My unemployment benifits case was denied can i get a lawyer for the second hearing?

It is not clear what stage of the process you are at. If you already had a hearing and the judge ruled against you, you can appeal the decision to...

Can I be fired if I called work saying I wouldn't be coming in because my brother was in critical condition?

Your question in the header appears to not be an accurate representation of the actual facts in your situation. From what you have written, you...

Retaliation matters taken at arbitration can later taken to the Govt for breaking the law? Confidential?

I agree with Mr. Doland. Regardless of what happens in arbitration or even if there were a settlement agreement, an employer cannot prevent an...

Unfortunately, unless you have a contract guaranteeing a minimum number of hours, an employer is free to assign and to change work schedules as is...

No. In order to qualify for unemployment benefits, you must have been employed and your employer must be taking payroll taxes and paying into the...

Can a manager (of a large retail chain) force employees to wear humiliating sign around thier neck?

This is a tough question for me to answer because as an attorney who defends employee rights, I would love to sue an company that allows its...

How is a lump sum award for "future medical" arrived at? Please tell me what and how it is computed so I can get an idea. Thank

Every case is unique and is evaluated based on the specific facts and circumstances that apply. There are too many variables to list here, so there...

Do i need a lowyer

I assume your spelling of "lowyer" was inadvertent, though I know some people view us that way. Answering your question, look at it this way,...

Being let go from a job, does the employee have right to retain legal counsel in efforts to review the paperwork?

An employee has the right to retain counsel anytime they want to. But please specify what paperwork you are referring to? Employees do not have to...

Out of state (IL) temp agency hires in-state employee for in-state company and refuses to pay. Would CA law apply or IL law?

If you live and work in California, out of state employers must comply with California wage laws. Go ahead and file your claim with the DLSE. The...