Can I sue employer for wrongful termination?

New York, as you observed, is an “at-will” employment state. That means you can be terminated at any time, for any reason (or even for no reason...

There is no statutory requirement that an employee be given ANY severance package at all, let alone any MINIMUM amount of severance.

What can I do if the prosecutor does not pick up a case?

Unfortunately, you can't prosecute someone for committing a crime "in absentia," meaning when they are absent. While there are a very few, limited...

As you noted, Indiana is an “at-will” employment state. That means you can be terminated at any time, for any reason (or even for no reason at...

How can a company force me to hand over drug testing results when I do not work directly for them but for a contractor?

Indiana is an “at-will employment state. That means unless you have a contract that says otherwise, your employer can change your job title,...

Can gay 17 year old highschool junior date a gay 15 highschool sophomore with no sex in Indiana?

First, the 15-year-old's father cannot "press charges." All he can do is report it to the police, who will, if necessary, investigate the...

I want to know if I called my manager 8 hours prior to me working and get fired can I file civil sue?

If I understand you correctly, you took time off from work to assist your daughter during labor. At that time, you had no remaining leave time...

Can I retract a statement of guilt to an officer when I was not arrested or shown proof of my guilt?

The first issue is that it doesn't sound as if this police officer is completely honest. I don't know of any jurisdiction in which an individual...

I need advice on how an where to file a claim of defamation of character and who to file against.

Defamation (sometimes called “libel,” if it’s written, or “slander” if it’s oral) requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant: (1)...

Getting fired for unable to verify identity

First, there are specific documents that you are allowed to use to prove your eligibility to work legally in the United States. If you do not...