Unfair - absolutely. I would argue it is also poor management because of the obvious morale issue it causes. But illegal? No. It would be illegal...

Employer added job description with promise to increase salary that was never was paid.

There is no law which requires employers to increase pay along with an increase in job duties. It would seem only fair that they do so but...

Can I claim unemployment?

Losing a job due to unsatisfactory job performance is not a basis to deny unemployment benefits, unless it rises to the level of misconduct. That...

My sister didn't have any official employment in 2011 she just did some baby siting and house cleaning for a couple we know.

It sounds as though your sister is self-employed. Self-employed people are supposed to report the income they make. Whether they owe tax on that...

What type of lawyer would I need to sue some one

Mr. Doland is correct. There is no legal basis to sue your former manager for talking to others about your termination unless this person defamed...

What can I do if my employer refused to pay my annual vacation and also my sick days

I agree with Mr. Kane. I would add that if your employer is claiming he changed the vacation and sick leave policy, ask for a copy of the...

Fired from the Home Depot because of a P.C. 288.2

Because you are an at-will employee, the employer does not need to have a justifiable reason to terminate your employment. It can legally terminate...

Resigning & Employer Retaliation

There is no law which requires an employee to provide any notice of resignation, just as employers are not required to provide advance notice of...

If your supervisor was harassing you due to a protected characteristic, such as sex, race, age, disability or any other classification which is...

Can I file a wrongful termination case after my disability case was settled and I was asked to sign a doc stating I resigned

I am sorry things have not gone well for you. Unfortunately, I cannot provide you with an optimistic opinion. This is because there are probably...