What kind of attorney do I need?

I am a California lawyer, not licensed in NY. A few years ago, a fairly senior person at the Wall Street Journal successfully sued the WSJ, as I...

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In California I was hired and later the company changed the requirements to have a degree in something i don't have

Unfortunately for you, the employer does not need a reason to fire you. THis is an at-will employment state. Depending on the circumstances, it...

Where can I find representation for work place exploitation?

Most often, lawyers refer to the area of law that you are dealing with as "wage and hour law." This term might help you find the right lawyer. ...

Can we get unenployment and sue for sexual harrasment? we were fooled to sign our resignation form...

I agree that these are complicated facts. You should see an experienced employment lawyer immediately. Perhaps they will advise you to go ahead...

Can the company I work for cut ALL MY HOURs and tell me to not work but wait until the budget comes for me to work?

Both of my lawyer colleagues are correct. You have been laid off. These are tough times. I suggest you apply for unemployment benefits and focus...

Union local 439 company did not respond within 10 days----legitimacy of the proceedings are called into QUESTION?

It is extremely difficult to understand your situation. The "headline" seems to state that the union had a duty to respond to something and did...

Does my employer have the right to tell me I cannot do something when I am off the Clock?

They can order you not to go and then terminate you for insubodination of you do go. THat could jeopardize your ability to get unemployment...

Can I still report an employer I worked for a year ago?

Based on the facts presented, I do not see how the employer abused their authority. You quit. There are situations where a former employee can...

Presumably, there is some good faith confusion on the part of the insurance company as to whom the money should be paid. The insurance company is...

If I was not qualified for fmla leave because of my length of employment being less than a year, can I qualify now?

If that was the only disqualifying factor before, then you have passed the one year barrier, assuming you still have the cumulative hours set...