Can I change a termination from a company to a lay off? (While being terminated they handed me a sheet and said nothing)

If the reason you want to characterize it as a lay off rather than a termination is for employment applications, you should not do it unless your...

Do I need attorney? Do I have the right?

If you are truly an independent contractor then you have no right to overtime or breaks. However, you could easily be missclassified as an...

Should a business owner worry about a terminated employee who has not cashed his/her final paycheck?

Some employees believe that they can't pursue a wage claim if they cash their final check. This is incorrect. But unless you have reason to believe...

There is no requirement that an employer provide you any type of paperwork regarding your separation of employment.

Minimum hours my Job can schedule me for a work week

As an at-will employee, there are no minimum number of days or hours an employer is required to schedule you. Your only options are to convince...

Can a judge order the implementation of a denied reasonable accommodation, or are they limited to awarding money?

It is possible for a court to order that you be granted a reasonable accommodation as a "make-whole" remedy in addition to money damages. You...

Employment

You can go to the "find a lawyer" section of this website or search for an attorney at cela.org. Good luck.

Do I gave an employment discrimination case as a gay man?

Although you are a member of a protected class, you would need to prove that the difference in severance pay was motivated by your being gay. The...

Employee quit today, I ran payroll yesterday & she will be paid by direct deposit in 4 business days. Do I need to pay sooner?

You are correct. Final payment is due within 72 hours, including weekends. Although you processed the direct deposit, it sounds like it will be...

Public Sector Labor Law

You can find an employment attorney in the find a lawyer section of this website or at Cela.org. Good luck.