Can I get unemployment if I resign from my job because of an ongoing health condtion?

You have a complicated question/situation. If your ER indicated if you do not resign that (s)he will fire you, that could be a constructive quit,...

Implied job security?

If you do not have an individual contract or are not covered under a collective bargaining agreement, you are probably an employee at will which...

Do I have any recourse if a past employer's new executive is telling people I didn't do my job? I never met/worked with her?

While I agree generally with the other attorney remarks, I would advise you to immediately consult an attorney and inquire if you have a cause of...

Had accident at work. Once it was recordable, I was written-up. When I opted for surgery, I was wrongfully terminated.

I am not sure where you got "recordable" injury from, but there is no such thing under the Wisconsin workers compensation law. An work related...

I am not so sure that the actions engaged in by your ER are legal. I would suggest you call the Equal Rights Division and speak to a discrimination...

I was fired and told they 'found out information' that led them to believe I wasn't trustworthy with no more info. Is that okay

First, you can request a copy of your employee file from the ER. They have 7 business days to get it to you or you can file a complaint with the...

Can my employer keep my commissions if I leave the company?

I would suggest you file a wage claim complaint with the Equal Rights Division of the State of Wisconsin. Generally speaking, an employer cannot...

Does my friend need an unemployment lawyer?

You have two different issues, unemployment and discrimination. The employer cannot force someone to waive unemployment benefits. In fact, only the...

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We found in the paperwork a statement the the company will not challenge your eligibility for unemployment compensation.

It is not clear what you mean by paperwork, i.e., a severance package, an employee handbook, etc. If it is part of a severance package and you and...

Should I get an attorney for an appeal unemployment case against a previous dentist I worked for? He terminated me with a letter

First of all, an employer cannot deny unemployment compensation. Only the state can do that. Second, it is not clear where your unemployment case...