Do I have a case if I was fired unjustly

An employment lawyer would have to actually read the improvement plan to see if it rises to the level of an enforceable contract and if the company...

What should I do in a wage counterclaim scenario as an employee?

Hire an attorney who represents employees. You should have a very strong legal position if your ex-employer failed to pay you your salary. The...

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What are my rights as an employee if I was wrongfull accused and terminated for theft?

You should definitely file for unemployment insurance benefits. The IDES only considers theft misconduct if there is an admission, voluntarily,...

Hostile work environment after I filled a sexual harassment complaint at work. They want to fire me, I need my job?

Yes. The EEOC would receive your complaint of discrimination---both for sex harassment and retaliation against you for making the complaint. You...

Impending Layoff

To obtain unemployment insurance benefits you must be "able and available for work". If you are not "able and available for work" under either of...

Can I file a law suit against my boss for verbal abuse

The only way that you could bring a successful lawsuit against your employer is to show that he is treating you poorly because of a protected...

Can I sue for sexual harrassment if there were no witnesses?

Report this client's inappropriate behavior to your employer, and discuss with the employer how this client should be handled in the future...

Can an employer legally withhold my last paycheck? Could that be considered retaliation? Am I able to sue them?

Hire an employment lawyer to deal with all of these issues. Yes, you are entitled to your paycheck under both state and federal law. Your...

Not sure what to do, herassemen or not

Put a complaint in writing and submit the written complaint to HR. Put in details---dates and times and locations as to what he said to you. Also...

An employer can request that you have a certain kind of phone, but it is up to you if you wish to comply with his request. If you choose not to...