I was fired for requesting to be paid for overtime and now denied unemployment compensation

I would advise you to continue fighting for your unemployment benefits through the appeal process. Although I do not think you have a case for...

I had surgery yesterday and my Doctor said to take off a week. My Manager told me I had to return to work today.

If your doctor is willing to certify your need for leave, you may qualify for protected leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act. Employees are...

I was fired from my job of nearly four years only a few days after announcing my pregnancy.

It sounds like you may have an actionable pregnancy discrimination claim based on the timing and the circumstantial evidence you described. You...

Am I entitled to unemployment?

You should be entitled to unemployment benefits. You did not quit and your termination was for a reason other than misconduct. You may also have...

I generally agree with the other attorney. However, there are some things you can do to protect yourself and potentially avail yourself to...

It sounds like you have an actionable claims for sexual harassment and retaliation. I agree that you should file a claim with the EEOC and/or state...

Can I win my unemployment hearing

The other attorney correctly states the legal standards. I think you can win your unemployment hearing. If you made an honest mistake, you have a...

I work and a gas station that gets very busy at times and slow at others. When it gets very busy its hard to remember detail.

Your employer cannot unilaterally deduct monies from your wages for errors, losses, theft, or mistakes on the job that cost them money unless it is...

Unemployment Benefits

You likely answer a series of questions from the unemployment division each week to maintain your eligibility for benefits. If the investment...

Can my boss take stollen money out of my check and if so how much can he take at once

I practice law in Wisconsin, and it would be illegal to take that action in this state without the employee's consent. You should consult with a...