If you receive a lump sum payment for severance, you will probably not have a problem qualifying for unemployment benefits. If the severance is...

Is there a time frame when a boss can notify a person what time he/she is to be present the next work day

There are no laws that specifically address this issue. It is merely reflective of bad management. If you cannot resolve the practice directly...

I was accused of a theft that I did not commit in February of this year? What are my options?

Ms. Koslyn's response is absolutely correct. I might add that you should try to find out what your former employer is saying about you to...

If you have only been with this employer for six months, you do not qualify for FMLA or CFRA protection under the law, which means that an employer...

Approved time off changed after the fact to lesser time by boss

Employer benefits, like sick pay and vacation pay, are not required by law. They are a perk that employers may give to employees, if they so...

Do we need a labor lawyer?

Since this is covered as a benefit plan, you can contact the U.S. Dept. of Labor (not the State Labor Board), and file a complaint.

If i quit a job due to my boss violating labor laws and violating health codes, will i be able to receive unemployment?

In a short paragraph, you have suggested there may be several rights that have been violated, but whether they are actionable under a constructive...

Although there is a line that can be drawn where an employee can assert a right to medical privacy, there are situations where it may serve the...

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What to put in a job application?

You should tell the truth. Criminal convictions are public record and not hard to find. If you are eligible, you could see about have your...

Can my employer tell me when to return to work off of an FMLA leave with a signed physicians note returning me earlier?

Although the facts are unclear, if you have a medical release from your doctor that you are able to return to work, your employer must take you...