I injured myself outside of work. I have not missed work or asked for any accomodations. My boss requested a doctor's note.

Your employer is only entitled to certain medical information provided there are at least 15 employees, and if your employer has at least 5...

The two previous answers are correct. Unfortunately, employees and job applicants have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of...

Are you entitle to backpay for working above your title in the union? (receiving the hourly wage of the higher title)

Mr. Finn's answer is incorrect, assuming you work for a private employer. When the employees voted in the union, they voted for it to be their...

Unemploy hearing in CA: Company(co) was no show. Regardless, 2 hour hearing. My chances? Abbreviated to fit. TY so much

Mr, Kirschbaum provided an excellent response. I write to add that if the decision is against you, you can appeal it. You will be allowed to make...

Do I have a case against my employer?

It can be painful to know people are saying rude things about you behind your back. It's one of the many unpleasant things about our society....

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An employer is legally entitled to make a mistake and to act on that mistake. It isn't fair, but it's the law. Your best bet is to work with the...

Unlawful termination in Missouri in a union

If you are in a shop local, as mentioned, you first – and probably only – path is to contact the union to file a grievance. There is only a short...

Shall I take them to court, or accept reinstatement?

There are many considerations here. Perhaps the most significant is that in any wrongful termination in violation of public policy case, you must...

If you were improperly classified as an independent contractor when in fact you were an employee, the employer will be liable for contributions to...

Is there legal protection for employees being excluded from work compared to their colleagues?

Discrimination is certainly hard to prove because there is rarely a smoking gun; employers have learned not to be too obvious in their...