Can a former employer be sued for breaking verbal confidentiality agreement?

Your question raises two issues: (1) Would you have a legal right to have the fact and/or reason for your termination kept confidential from your...

Isn't it illegal for your boss to divulge information of your termination to another employee?

Unless something is going on that you have not mentioned, this is legal. It was unprofessional of your boss to disclose the reason you were...

The store is not obligated to tell you the reason why they asked you to leave. The store discriminated against you unlawfully if -- and only if...

Would my current employer be able to sue me and terminate me for working a different job while I am on FMLA leave?

You are eligible for FMLA leave only if you have a serious medical condition that makes you unable to perform the functions of your job. If you...

Your question raises several issues: (1) Does your landlord have to allow Damon to live in your apartment, when he is not on the lease? (2) Does...

Suing the federal government for refusing service on the basis of sex?

In order to bring a successful tort action against a defendant -- any tort action at all -- you generally have to demonstrate four things: (1)...

Last name on Birth Certificate is not the name I used as maiden name

When it comes to Social Security eligibility, your name is not as important as your Social Security Number. As long as you have been using the...

What do we do if my girlfriend hasn't filled her taxes in 10 years?

For some reason, the AVVO software categorized your question under Employment instead of Tax. I'm going to relabel your question under Tax so that...

How can my parole be extended from 3 years to 5 years.

For some reason, the AVVO software categorized your question under Employment. I'm going to relabel it for you so that you can get a response from...

Is falling asleep at work a really serious situation? Yes. It's impossible to say for sure without seeing your collective bargaining agreement,...