Is it legal for them to require this letter before allowing me to return to work?

Yes. This is legal and common. Almost all employers require a medical clearance before they will allow a sick or injured employee to return to...

What causes of action can I sue under for an opposing attorney having communications with my employer (employment / defamation??

Without knowing any more about your situation than the facts you have just provided, I would say that your chances of winning a lawsuit against...

Why would my client want me as a W2 employee instead of a 1099 contractor? Are there clear advantages for me one way or another?

Without knowing anything at all about the client, I can hazard a guess. The United States Department of Labor is currently engaged in a HUGE...

Does this policy cover the employer if the employee tries and seeks overtime even if they did not get the prior approval?

The policy means exactly what it says. If you work overtime without the Executive Director's approval, you have violated the policy. If you ask...

Is it legal to change job requirements after 11 years?

Unless you belong to a union and have a Collective Bargaining Agreement that says otherwise, your employer is free to change the terms and...

Can I be put into corrective action for repeating what the supervisor said outside of work?

Yes. Almost all non-union employees in the United States are employed "at will," which means that the employer can terminate your employment for...

Can I still get a job

Having a criminal conviction does not bar you from getting a job, generally. It is up to the individual employer to determine whether it wants to...

I do not practice in Massachusetts, so you should give more weight to any answers you get from your own state. My understanding is that...

Is it legal for an employer to reserve jobs in order to reward certain workers? Do we have a legal case?

The National Labor Relations Act prohibits an employer from retaliating against its employees for engaging in union activity. If your employer is...

Can they prevent us from trying out? What can we do if we feel we didn't make the team because of gender?

The only reported opinion I know of that addresses your question is a 1989 case from West Virginia called Israel V. West Virginia Secondary Schools...