In an unemployment appeal hearing, the employer will have the burden to demonstrate misconduct on your part that was connected with the work. It is...

While not required, it is certainly recommended to have an attorney with you at mediation. An experienced employment attorney will be able to...

I walked off my job but agreed to come back the next day. My manager wants to write me up for walking off the job. Can she?

The employer is perfectly within its rights to write you up. Even if the review was unfair, and the warning did not cover everything. Tennessee is...

Just because there was no misconduct found in the unemployment appeal hearing does not necessarily mean the employer violated the law in...

I would definitely agree to the mediation, and consult with an employment attorney. The EEOC selects certain cases like your for mediation. The...

I need an attorney maybe an hour consultation with someone who could please help me or consider helping please .

I would suggest you use the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of this page for plenty of good choices in your area. You could also check with your...

From the information given, it appears that the employer's actions were not unlawful. Tennessee is an at-will employment state. This means the...

What next?

Once you have filed a charge with the EEOC, you will receive a letter with the name and phone number of an Investigator assigned to your case. The...

Fired for something that happened while out sick

Tennessee is an at-will employment state. This means that an employer may terminate an employee for any reason or no reason. Unfortunately, this...

It is strongly advised to retain legal counsel for the hearing. An experienced attorney can help you present your evidence in the best possible...