Unfortunately, your employer can fire you for this. The legal rule is that an employer can fire an employee at any time, and for any reason at...

Do employees that aren't eligible for FMLA protection have any rights when a medical injury occurs outside of work?

Your daughter's condition sounds like it is serious enough that she might be able to qualify for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans...

First things first -- You should not be posting your personal telephone number to the internet where anybody could see it. This website is not...

First -- You CAN afford a lawyer. All of the anti-discrimination statutes that govern your situation contain fee-shifting provisions, which means...

State Laws in Nebraska and meal breaks?

(1) The laws of the state in which you are employed govern. In your case, that state is Nebraska. (2) You are correct that Nebraska law requires...

Is it defamation if someone didn't use the exact correct terms to describe you?

It depends. Defamation is when someone makes a statement about you that is -- false; -- a statement of fact; and -- something that makes you...

I need help figuring out if I got fired lawfully?

This is legal. Your employer can fire you at any time, and for any reason or no reason at all. It follows logically that your employer can fire...

Can I sue a nightclub owner in illinois for hiring a registered sex offender at his club and my minor child had a party there???

You cannot sue the nightclub for harm that did not happen. In order to bring a civil lawsuit against anyone, you generally have to prove four...

Was I threatened at work by my boss?

Were you threatened? Yes, your boss has threatened to fire you if you do not comply with her demands. Were you threatened in a way that is...

Yes. You should report this manager to the HR department immediately. If this is a one-time occurrence, it's not enough for you to have a...