Fiance not allowed to work, but not fired...been a week of no work already!

He is currently either laid off or suspended. He can immediately file for unemployment benefits if he's not permitted to work. In WI, where I...

If I quit this job, can I still get unemployment?

You should consult with a local unemployment attorney in your state. I assume the rules differ by state, but in WI, we have what is called a...

Can I file a lawsuit against my job

If your "letter of hire" is an employment contract, you may be entitled to the hours or compensation for the hours. You should consult with a local...

I was wrongful termatied from my job , of here say of a racial slur. Can I sue the person who said it, and the employer ?

You probably can't sue the employer, but you may have a cause of action against the individual if you can prove that the individual: made a false...

If you resign and apply for unemployment, you can count on your claim raising red flags. Your claim will likely be investigated, and it will be...

Can an employer give a totally different response to the Unemployment Claim Office than the one I was given at termination?

At an unemployment hearing, your former employer's representatives will be placed under oath, and they will have to tell the truth about the reason...

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Hours cut when returned to workDo I have a case ???

Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you may have a case. You should consult with a local employment attorney. The FMLA...

Sexual harassment at work

The document you described sounds like an illusory, unconscionable, and unenforceable contract. I sincerely doubt it would hold up in court, unless...

Employer died i worked there 50 years am i entitled to anything?

You're probably entitled to unemployment insurance benefits if the employer paid in for you. Obviously at age 70, you could collect social security...

Can i file a wrongful termination law suit after accepting a discrimination settlement from the same company?

It depends. Usually, when a company settles a discrimination case, its lawyers will require you to sign a global release. Such releases typically...