Am I eligible to receive unemployment benefits if my former employer fired me after I submitted my 2 weeks notice?

Generally, a person claiming unemployment benefits (a “claimant”) is eligible for benefits if ALL of the following is true: he or she is (1)...

. I was hired full time. Can they force me to work 6 days and only take the day off that we're closed?

Unfortunately, employees have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of leeway in how they choose to run their businesses. In...

I recently was approved for intermittent FMLA. Today I was told that my position is being eliminated. Is this legal?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

My daughter has been threatened with termination due to mrsa she works as a salesgirl in a local family owned bakery

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

Federal employee, filed EEO complaint against former managers, they are now going to file a Motion for Summary judgment.

Most likely, the agency's summary judgment motion (aka motion for decision without a hearing) will ask the administrative law judge to dismiss your...

Most unions try to do the right thing and obtain justice. Sometimes “justice” does not help an individual employee. One reason is that unions have...

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Can my employer make me take down personal blog that doesn't mention them at all, but reflects my humor/ views on current news

Unfortunately, employees have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of leeway in how they choose to run their businesses. In...

Am I entitled to a copy to everything in my employment file after termination? if yes how quick?

Ms. Johnson has given you the exact law that applies to your question. I write to add that you make your request in writing, sign and ate it, and...

If i dont want to get involved in a case of wrongful termination, Work lawyers want me for info. WHat are my choices ?

Mr. Kirschbaum is absolutely correct. Whatever you decide to do, tell the truth. There is no benefit whatsoever to you to hide the ball or avoid...

I have been denied my state disability back pay how do I get it and fight it to get what is due to me?

Mr. Kirschbaum is correct. You have to file an appeal. If you have already missed the deadline to appeal, do it anyway and provide the best, most...