Severance pay and unemployment

If the agreement specifies that the lump sum constitutes pay for a specific time period, you will be ineligible for Ui until that specified time...

Is it legal in WI for employers not to hire based on a felony conviction?

You are correct. They cannot categorically exclude a felon. The 7 year threshold does no get them off the hook. The substantial relationship test...

Can my employer keep me from returning to work on light duty if my Dr. says it is ok?

What you describe would be a violation of state and federal anti-discrimination law if your medical condition is long-term and the employer could...

What can I do about getting terminated from job, after 10yrs. for being sick??

Your situation possibly implicates the state and federal laws regarding medical leave and disability. You will need to provide a lawyer with a lot...

What is the new salary limit for exempt employees?

A FLSA lawyer can discuss with you the nature of your job to find out if any exemptions apply to you. If not, you can go back a period of up to 3...

The FMLA and the ADA may be implicated in this situation. You need to speak with a management-side employment attorney to sort this out in great...

Can I seek a wrongful termination suit for not receiving quota relief in a commissioned sales position while on FMLA?

The case law says you are protected: The FMLA does not require an employer to adjust its performance standards for the time an employee is actually...

How do i get my employer to pay me my short term disability?

Before you exhaust your last administrative appeal, it would be wise to discuss your case with a lawyer. It's extremely important to create a good...

An employer that is not a religious institution, cannot force an employee to engage in conduct that is contrary to the employee's own religious...

FMLA while working on VISA

The employer is entitled to the certification from your doctor. If you do not provide it timely, your FMLA leave may be denied. The employer cannot...