If I end up filing for a wrongful termination claim, is there anyway that can cause a status change in my unemployment benefits?

Hello. Filing a wrongful termination claim should not have any bearing on your unemployment benefits eligibility one way or the other. Please...

Hello, What your employer is doing is likely illegal. Your practical dilemma is understandable - following a doctor's note and getting fired...

What are solano county, CA laws on the minimum hours an employer can give a worker?

There is no law requiring employers to provide minimum hours of work to employees. One common exception is If an employee is a union member, then...

Can Unemployment be denied if I was warned but still couldn't preform duties

You should be entitled to benefits based on the reasons you mentioned for your termination. Not keeping up with work for whatever reason, except...

Generally, employers are allowed to disclose true information about their former employee, unless it's private and confidential (i.e. medical...

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Can I know the various laws that affect how people are treated in the work place?

Your question is very broad. However, here are a few important things to keep in mind: 1. An "at will" employee (i.e. most employees in private...

Offered severance (cash + COBRA) - will future employers get to know?

Future employers should have no way or reason of finding this information out. But even if they did (which they won't) this should not affect you...

Hello What constitutes age discrimination?

Hello, It's possible that the real reason for the threats you are getting is your age, but more facts are necessary to determine whether that's...

Can I be rejected from a probationary period without reason?

This is not different from a typical at-will employment situation in a private sector. This type of termination would not be illegal unless there...

Wrongfully fired from my job

As other attorneys mentioned, unless your termination was for discriminatory or retaliatory reason, it's not illegal however unfair it might seem...