Is it legal for my former employer to tell members of the community why I was fired?

It doesn't sound illegal to me, provided the information the President shared with the preacher was true.

Fired for stealing at my job in Florida

Unless you had a contract stating otherwise, the employer was likely within its rights to fire you with or without proof of misconduct. However,...

Can I request a/an continuance on a case I've appealed as a Pro Se Plaintiff?

You can always request a continuance (unless the Court has already admonished you otherwise), but that doesn't mean it'll be granted. Typically,...

Can an employer force accommodations on an employee?

Your employer has an obligation to engage in a cooperative process with you to establish workplace accommodations. You may also have a...

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If you quit your job how long does the employer have to send your 401 k retirement?

Your question is a bit unclear. You own your 401(k), less any unvested employer contributions at the time of the separation of employment, and...

Is it legal to hire an employee and then not let them work because of a disease keeping them from doing so.

The employer has an obligation to work with the employee to find an accommodation that will allow the employee to perform the material duties of...

Is it possible that I receive just a payment plan for misrepresenting weekly unemployment claims for 5 weeks?

You will likely be required to repay all of your unemployment benefits, plus a forfeiture. It is unlikely that you will be criminally prosecuted...

What is the most argument to overturn a defendants motion to dismiss an employment discrimination case ?

It's true that the employer, not the individual supervisor, is the proper defendant in an ADEA case. Nobody should give you specific legal advice...

I have a signed seperation agreement with my company with a stated monetary payout benifit and seperation date.

You should be entitled to the benefits outlined in your agreement.

Can I get a default judgment against a defendant who has not anwered my complaint?

If they have been properly served and the amount of time within which to answer has passed, then you may attempt to obtain a default judgment. You...