Did my former employer break the terms of my severance agreement based on what they told a prospective new employer of mine?

Only a judge or jury could determine for certain if a breach occurred. An attorney could review the language of the agreement, as well as external...

Do I have a case to sue for more of severance package from my employer? Who should I contact in my area?

We are not allowed to recommend specific attorneys via Avvo. At a minimum, you would need an employee rights attorney who practices federal law...

Is it up to a company's discretion to see how far back they look into a work history to see if I would qualify for severance pay

It is possible you would have options. Much could depend on documents at issue (e.g. severance policy documents, hours records, etc.) and detailed...

While I was out on leave of absence my site was closed all of the employees were offered a severance package. They are telling

I've had Federal employment cases across the U.S., and legal rights will depend strongly on the factual and legal circumstances of each situation. ...

I am looking for someone on discrimination.

Has the boss ever made any negative comment about you being a woman, or negative comments about women, generally? Some discrimination claims can...

Why do employers have to search for previous employees check stubs and then charge them $5 to $10 dollars each to receive them?

I'm not sure of all the details, and not sure offhand if the practice you mention is unlawful. But as a practical matter, I would not recommend...

It's not necessarily a bad thing. The employer wants, understandably, to resolve everything and to know how much it would cost to resolve all...

Do I need an employment attorney?

There are potential legal rights in this situation, and attorneys could not give you informed legal advice via Avvo. I strongly recommend you...

Can my employer mandate an Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy - is this violating my civil rights or labor laws?

Whether it's legal can only be decided by a legal authority (i.e. judge or jury). Attorneys can only assess whether it's LIKELY to be found legal,...

Fired without just cause

You should strongly consider consulting with an employee-rights attorney licensed in WI law. Generally speaking, professional workers fired under...