What can I do?

The major issue I see in your question is your reference here to receiving a 1099 tax form, which indicates a type of independent contractor...

I was terminated from my employer and I have a laptop that was (part of my salary)now the employer wants it back.

I don't know enough about the laptop situation. If it was, as you suggest, given to you as some type of bonus, and without any conditions, it...

I was laid off and promised a bonus, but have not received it. Do I have a case if nothing is in writing?

You wouldn't be the first person not to have a formal written agreement to support his or her claims. I don't know enough about your situation,...

The effective date of a motion to withdrawal an civil action

I'm not familiar with this particular motion/procedure. However, I can tell you that a motion does not "take effect." Rather, a motion is a...

What are civil papers?

It seems like an odd way of doing things, i.e., asking you to come in to the sheriff's office to pick up legal papers. My curiosity would probably...

Do i need a lawyer?

Additionally, although highly offensive, I don't see the comment as giving rise to any legal claim for intentional infliction of emotional...

Can an employer withhold pay without notice?

Your question doesn't provide any details as to how equipment was broke, or how expensive the equipment was. Maybe this is done for a reason. It is...

Under Michigan law, your offense is called "retail fraud." It is a serious matter. However, the value of the items you stold limits the severity of...

Can I sue a grocery store for discrimation while trying to purchase alcohol?

I'm not sure what the theory of such a lawsuit would be. A claim for age discrimination is typically reserved for the elderly. I glean from your...

In the state of michigan can a company lower your hourly wage

Yes, if your reduced wage does not fall below the statutory minimum wage and if your employer tells you about the reduction to your pay before it...