Both state and federal law protect employees from discrimination or harassment based upon sexual orientation or "perceived" sexual...

Can I be fired for being pregnant?

Federal law and the law of your state provides protections for pregnant individuals. The actions of the employer as you describe them are...

My employer leaked private information to another employee. Is it illegal?

While private enforcement may not exist, HIIPA laws may prevent such a disclosure by the employer. Further, the employer may have violated your...

Dept of human rights fmla told employer that my right to fmla were violated and they need to make this wrong a right.

Often times, if the EEOC orders reinstatement, the employer will consider settling the matter for a lump sum, in lieu of reinstatement. You...

Unfortunately, at-will law has developed in manner which allows the employer to freely terminate exceptional, average and poor employes, all at at...

My old employer did not pay for 9 months, just gave paystubs

I recommend you pursue this matter. I understand the practical concerns, but this conduct is unacceptable, and legal action may be the only way to...

If you work in an at will state, can your employer fire you for specific reason? Even if you have proof?

Yes. No question. Any reason. No reason. Wrong reason. All are sufficient in at-will employment state.

Wrongful termination libeled defamed by company. Have right to sue letter what is the next step?

It is difficult to decipher your question, given the limited facts. While you have a right to sue letter, the issuance is inconsistent with a...

I discovered my manager had altered 22 of my time cards as well as coworkers. Is this not a firable offense?

Despite the limited facts, and without review of the policies and procedures in the collective bargaining agreement, this conduct is typically a...

I was terminated for misconduct at a company picnic where everyone was drinking. will i be denied unemployment?

Most jurisdictions require "gross misconduct" or acts consistent with that standard to deny unemployment. Under that standard, your conduct might...