What is the best course of action?

If the toddler is 1 year or older, the employee should be treated the same way any other employee is treated for similar absences. By similar, I...

Do I have a legal case in the way that I was insulted, wrongfully terminated, and being denied my earned tips before leaving

You probably do not have a claim over your termination but you should consult with an employment law attorney to make sure. But you do have a...

Is this wrongful termination?

I agree with Mr. Friedman that this may be a violation of the FMLA and possibly pregnancy discrimination. This assumes that you returned to work...

What is the best way to handle this situation. Do I confess? And will they suspend my benefits?

One element of being able to obtain unemployment is the ability to work and look for work. IF you were honest with IDES and noted that you were...

Potential hostile work environment question here.

Unfortunately, I do not see any action you can take. Labor laws allow employees to make complaints about work conditions and about their bosses. ...

Does the phrase "claim of any type" include a criminal complaint?

There are criminal actions and criminal violations that are filed through the criminal court system, That requires that you report the matter to...

Can I take my employer to court for lost wages? What can I do if I get fired for this?

In addition to being able to take legal action for retaliation if you are terminated, or if your hours get reduced, there may also be violations of...

There are caps to the amount of compensatory and punitive damages for a Title VII case in federal court. The maximum is $300K, or less depending on...

I was on short term disability, and my employer posted my position before I came back to work.

The FMLA, if it applied to you, requires that the employer allow you to return to work if you return within the 12 week period. So, the FMLA would...

The employer, if it has a reasonable basis for doing so, can ask if you are taking any medications that may affect your ability to do your job...