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How can I recieve compensation for being illegally terminated from my job without statements being taken from me to defend mysel
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Answered on October 19, 2010
Wisconsin is an at-will state and the manner in which you have been terminated, though less-than-ideal, isn't illegal. You may be eligible for...
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Was I wrongfully terminated, and do I have a case?
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Answered on October 18, 2010
This isn't "wrongful termination." However, why do you suppose you were treated this way? Employers don't always show their real motive for...
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I was denied unemployment because my employer said I disclosed confidential information
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Answered on October 18, 2010
I do not practice law in CA but presume there is an appeal process for initial denial of unemployment. If the burden is with the employer to show...
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An employee who worked for us for about 1.5 mos made false accusations causing our company to get terminated. Can we file suit?
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Answered on October 18, 2010
If what you say is true, you probably have a fairly decent case for defamation. However, there is a practical side of these types of suits: does...
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I was receiving unemployment for 6 months while working by accident, and now just received 6 letters from UIMN stating fraud.
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Answered on October 18, 2010
There is an "intent" element to these fraud claims so you'll need to appeal this, take it to a hearing, and show the administrative law judge that...
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I am 17 days late on rent. My landlord says he will turn the power off if I don't pay tomorrow. Can he do this?
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Answered on October 17, 2010
Probably not. Wisconsin statute prohibits self-help eviction and this arguably is self-help eviction. I am also not sure if he can even do this...
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Where an employer has employed underage minors, what is the statute of limitations re the FLSA and re Connecticut's labor laws?
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Answered on October 17, 2010
This question requires more facts. The FLSA and State labor laws have exemptions.
Federal labor laws have several exemptions to the child...
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I rear ended a vehicle and I do not have insurance but the person I hit does.
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Answered on October 17, 2010
Wisconsin now requires car insurance so you'll want to avoid being reported and she may sue you but that does not mean she will prevail--it just...
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If I leave a job without finishing my notice, can the boss legally call ahead to a new job and give a bad reference?
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Answered on October 17, 2010
FL may have a specific statute against employment references, otherwise, this may be a defamation claim. Contact a local employment attorney who...
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What do I need to do to get my unemployment, I was denied?
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Answered on October 17, 2010
You may simply not be eligible for benefits. Simply being unemployed doesn't mean you are elgible to receive benefits. Contact a local attorney...
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