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

How can I help my mom get the correct amount of her union pension?

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...

Please see my response to your duplicate question here:...

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...

Received the right to sue letter from EEOC. How and where do you file a case in federal court?

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...

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Lack of ability to read and understand English and departure of the person who was assisting can't a reason to extend claim day

A person who files for unemployment insurance benefits (a "claimant") must take reasonable steps to follow the rules and procedures of the...

Yes, you can sue the Postal Service without an attorney, but it will be extraordinarily difficult. The process for filing a discrimination...

I would be completing my L1A visa limit of 7 years in 3+ weeks. Is there any chance I can continue to stay and work?

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I was fired from my job due to temporary disability. Do I have a case?

As Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Kirschbaum let you know, unfortunately you did not work for this employer long enough to qualify for family and medical...

I was wondering what the law is regarding expunged criminal convictions.

Attorneys McCall and Oleson are probably correct that the employer is being hyper-technical . . . but it may also be that the employer decided not...