The definition of misconduct is behavior that is deliberate and willful. You may have won at the local office, but there was no actual hearing at...

If you were an employee at will, Walmart had a right to terminate you for any reason, without notice or cause. However, they cannot fire you for...

Should I sue the managing attorney or the law firm?

If you speak with an employment attorney who represents employees, they can hep you figure out if you have viable lawsuit(s) against your...

Can I sue for damages if my previous employer, with whom I have a non-disparaging agreement, gave me a bad reference?

You do not say if your agreement(s) are just oral or written. Each word in an agreement is important in a legal controversy. Also, you would...

I recently got caught using coupons at jcp that were not mine to use i took them for myself i owe 120 who do i pay it to?

If you agree that you should pay back the money, call a person whom you know, respect, and trust within jcp and ask them what you should do. If...

My mom was recently fired from a banquet hall because of an inaccurate customer complain. Is this legal?

I am sorry about your mother. I am assuming that she was an employee at will, and therefore her employer can fire her for any reason, good or...

Short Term Disability coverage of addiction

Your group short term disability coverage is described in plan documents. It is a detailed contract laying out all of specific terms of coverage. ...

Is it legal for an employer/supervisor to look at individual responses to a confidential 360 feedback instrument?

Reducing your role in the company may be viewed as punitive. Denying you a raise may be viewed as punitive. If these punitive actions can be...

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Do I need an employment lawyer?

You should retain an experienced employment lawyer who represents employees. That attorney can help you evaluate whether your termination was...

Can my employer demand I work more than 40 hrs and deduct pay for being late?

If you are exempt from overtime, your employer does not have to pay you overtime. Meet with a qualified employment lawyer who represents...