The first part of this answer is to suggest talking with a local attorney who practices within FMLA. Your state may have laws that govern...

Am I correct in filing an appeal of the decision on my unemployment benefits?

Yes, you should appeal. You've done a lot of the correct things already in obtaining your phone records. You should also call the State and see...

Can an employer make their employees falsify files and threaten to fire them if they don't do it?

If what you're being told to do is unlawful, then the employer would be engaged in a wrongful termination. Also, depending on the types of...

Is this discrimination for a diasability or age?

I'm a little confused. Both a 52-year-old AND a 20-year-old were terminated? The 20-year-old being terminated isn't dispositive and doesn't kill...

My landlord wants to advertise our apt. in Oct, my 1 yr. lease ends June 1. Can they ask us to resign this soon?

If you sign a 12-month lease then both you and your landlord are bound by those terms contractually. If the landlord attempts to terminate the...

What do you do when you are writtten a reprimand at work and you ask for a copy and are refused one?

Check with a local attorney who focuses on employment law. GA may have a statute that governs your personnel file like WI does. In WI employers,...

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

This may be an FMLA violation if you are an eligible employee. As with most FMLA claims, disability discrimination may be a theory...

If i opt to resign in lieu of termination w/ cause & the employer will not contest unemployment benefits, what will that affect?

This somewhat depends on what you were terminated for. The grievance process may not help you and you risk having the termination upheld, out of...

Can a employer schedule you to work 8 straight days 8 hrs per day then give you one day off

The answer, without knowing CA's laws on this, is probably. However, they also probably owe you the proper overtime wages for working anything...

What should I do about this?

Consult with a local employment attorney familiar with your state's laws regarding pay. Wisconsin, where I practice, has a statute that addresses...