I've had the same issues! Sorry to hear. I don't know of any state regs, but different cities have local requirements and that is where I would...

What options do I have if I was denied employment possibly due to a background check post-offer?

Unless you are able to find evidence of illegal use of background material or discriminatory practices there is likely not much you will be able to...

What is the next step to take when an employer does not pay severance?

It really depends what your severance agreement, if there was one, said. Labor department will lot help enforce it, since it is a contractual...

I am a web designer a client canceled halfway through a project with me I have a contract in place but they want refund

This is a repeat question. Please post only once.

If you recently closed your business, that address is no longer valid for recieving important letters , do you need to update

What sort of business form ? Corp ? Sole proprietor?

Do all 4 Beneficiaries sign listing or can just the two that are co-trustees

Listing is signed by the trustees, but I wouldn't do it without consent to terms signed by all.

Can an employer change you from a full-time, 40- hour a week, employee, to a part-time, 35-hour a week employee.

Yes. Unless you have a contract requiring set hours, the employer can modify at will.

Can I get out of the contract?

A lemon law attorney will know what rules apply and don't apply. Use the avvo attorney finder link to find someone local. Good luck.

Unless the change in terms are due to discrimination, you probably do not have much of an argument. An employer can restructure and change terms.

Thank you all.

Great way to start the morning ! Thank you.