Yes, they can do this. Many employers are switching to "use it or lose it" policies and those where unpaid leave is cashed out every year, in part...

I was fired after 14 years. i email hr about being harassed. and still was refused unemployment what can i do

There are not enough facts here to tell what is going on, but there could be FMLA, Title VII (depending on the type of harassment) and wrongful...

Do i have any rights as an employee if i am paid under 1099?

You are probably misclassified. You need to contact an employment attorney in your area ASAP.

Should I report my boss to the department of labor and IRS?

Sounds like he is avoiding overtime. You need to contact a wage and hour attorney in your area.

Yes. You should not be engaging in horseplay at work, it opens the company up to liability and if someone complained, obviously that person did not...

Yes, but they can fire you if it is positive. There are also different requirements for state or federal jobs, man of which require a clean test...

This is the sorriest law this country has a man works all his life and gets hurt and pays in ss and when he gets a settlement

Good luck with your situation. If you have issues with the way the law is structured in this regard, you need to contact your local congressman and...

Does the D.O.L investigate claims separate from a person having an Employment discrimination attorney?

No, they are separate, and if you have a discrimination attorney, you need to discuss the wage and hour issues also. In employment cases it is not...

Abused at work by co-worker,employer is not taking actions. What are my rights and what can I do?

You need to consult with an attorney, call me, I handle employment cases in Middle TN. There is not enough info here to tell one or the other and...

What can cause an employer not to pay the injured employee workers comp benefits?

You need to be very careful about what you say. In addition to the worker's comp issues, there is a consideration whether or not your injury...