It is legal as long as you are not being required to do work for your employer. If that is the case, then you should be getting paid for this...

Bullied at work by the manager, and she has support from the boss

Is the bullying you describe because of a reasons that are legally protected? If so, have you reported it to someone above her boss? Much more...

I have a contract with 18 months remaining and was terminated with "cause" yet the unemployment office found I was let go withou

While the determination made by the Employment department may be that you were let go without cause, therefore allowing your benefits, that does...