I filed for UI benefits and my employer lied saying I voluntarily quit due to medical issues

First, what did the attorney you spoke with feel you have a strong case for? Your unemployment claim? Discrimination? Wrongful termination? It is...

The company i work for changed my schedule from one day to another, and now they are threating to fire me. can they do that?

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

I have been on approved leave with a documented chronic disease, and my FMLA has expired. Can I now be fired?

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...

Am I really expected to just accept unpaid maternity leave even though I was initially told that I would receive paid leave.

Congratulations on your growing family, and I'm sorry to hear that this great occasion is complicated by concern about your income. Pregnancy...

Do state disability insurance payments continue after FMLA leave expires and your job has been terminated?

To add to Mr. Kirschbaum's excellent advice: if your medical condition is lasting more than the 12 weeks allowed under the FMLA, it is very...

My Husband a Retired Marine just Lost his Federal position he held for three years due to the gov adding a Security Clearance

I commend you for understanding your husband needs legal advice. But what he needs is more than can be found on the Avvo web site. He needs an...

FAILED FEDERAL WORKPLACE POLICIES caused EEOC/Emotional Distress (FEDERAL LAWYER)

It's somewhat hard to understand what you posted. If you are saying you work for a federal agency then: You have only 30 days from the...

On 11/1, I will officially be terminated as a government employee. Am I able to apply and be hired with other federal agencies?

It is always difficult to handle job applications after being fired. And you can't lie. Assume any potential employer will find out what really...

HOW DO I GO ABOUT SUING MY UNION REP

I'm sorry to hear about this situation. My answer is based on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the main labor law that applies to...

While I agree with Mr. Brinkmeir and Ms. Goldstein with respect to the union's right to file a grievance, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA...