Can my employer try stopping me from collecting my unemployment if I was laid off from my job through NO fault of my own?

The employer can try to stop your benefits, but if you were truly laid off you will prevail. Good luck.

Assuming you are an at will employee, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason whatsoever - even an erroneous reason. There is no notice...

Am I entitled to daily penalty pay for not paying me on time?

Yes, you are entitled to waiting time penalties as long as it was a willful failure to pay. "Assessment of the waiting time penalty does not...

Is it considered being terminated by my employer?

You should file for unemployment benefits. You were technically terminated. You have nothing to lose. Good luck.

I am not aware of any laws or statutes applicable to this situation. However, from a practical perspective, it seems fair that the employer is...

Legally, how many 15 minutes break times should I be provided by my company, 2 times or 3 times?

You are entitled to a ten minute rest break (not 15 minutes) for every four hours worked or major fraction thereof. Courts have defined major...

Do I have grounds for age and gender discrimination?

Being replaced by a younger employer doesn't necessarily mean you were discriminated against. You will have to show that you were terminated...

What are my options?

First, you should consult with an attorney in person who can review the documents and advise you properly. Second, you can always negotiate a...

What is your advice for representing clients at the Labor Board (Conference)?

This is not a question that can be answered in this forum. If you need this level of assistance, you or your client is best served by hiring an...

How could I keep my job proving that I wasn't under the influence when the incident happened?

There is very little you can do. You admit to using drugs. Even if it was a week before your test, it was still in your system. Your employer has a...