Can I get fired for missing days at work, only because I got hurt on the job and needed those days off to heal to return to work

This sounds like a workers comp question. When an employee gets hurt on the job, there are specific requirements the employer must follow, and...

Extra benefit for delayed pay?

I agree that it's not worth suing over, unless you go to small claims court by yourself. The Virginia Wage Payment Law says that, after you leave,...

Can an employer maliciously withhold information they have confirming that I worked for them in 2001?

Because you need the information for immigration purposes, you should talk with an immigration attorney. He can help you with how to proceed in...

Can we legally require medical clearance from employees returning to work from abroad?

Generally speaking, employers are allowed to treat employees in different ways, as long as there's not a discriminatory purpose behind it. I would...

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Do the company have to pay for travel time if its for the company

Being summoned to court as a witness is like being summoned for jury duty. Your employer can't fire you for missing work for it, but they usually...

What happens if someone is caught lying to a judge over child custody, regarding employment?

If your wife did not report all of her income for purposes of child support, then you should contact her attorney and tell him that. He may tell...

My wife was forced to resign from a position as HR Director of a large church solely because of our marriage separation.

Churches are exempt from a lot (but not all) of discrimination laws, because their whole purpose for existing is to teach a certain philosophy and...

What court do I file under for employment discrimination?

You should contact your state's Department of Labor or Department of Human Rights. Usually, you have to report the discrimination within a year,...

How long should I wait to get paid from an employer? What recourse do I have? How long should I wait to take legal action?

You should contact an attorney! The Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act says that employers must establish regular pay periods that should be...

Good Day, is it legal to force an American contractor in Kuwait, to a war zone, and terminate employment if member refuses?

Generally, American law doesn't apply to citizens that are working abroad. There are some specialized laws that apply abroad, but I think your...