I was denied unemployment because I was fired, but my employer said I quit.

This comes down to a battle of "he-said, she-said." Were there any witnesses to this conversation? If you can get the guards to testify, perhaps...

Landlord just gave me 12 hours notice, can he do that?

Check with a local landlord/tenant attorney who is familiar with the eviction process in your state. Every state has different time frames for...

Can a company terminate an employee in NY for breaking a rule that's not in the employee handbook?

At a minimum your gf is more than likely eligible for unemployment compensation since she did not violate a clearly articulated and written rule. ...

Received EEOC decision and right to sue letter,

The right to sue letter just means the EEOC is not going to represent you and you have now exhausted administrative remedies which allows you to...

It might and you may want to consult with a local attorney who handles unemployment compensation issues because they will be familiar with your...

Can an employer cut your hours to 0 because he heard you were taking another position elsewhere?

Appears to be perfectly legal so long as this isn't discriminatory and solely based upon your working at this new restaurant. You may be eligible...

What is the cap amount to settle for in a discrimination/retaliation/harrassment case? How do you calculate a reasonable amount?

The sky is the limit on a settlement. The cap on an award in court depends on the size of the employer. The EEOC's website provides those caps:...

Ex-Employer denying to provide verification of past work / employment.

You will probably want to check with a local employment attorney on this as IL may have a specific statute on this topic. However, given the rise...

Can my manager force me to work full time hours to not risk losing my part time job?

I do not practice law in NJ but this seems like something the employer can do so long as they're not doing it in a discriminatory manner or...

Whom do i pay the rent too?

A lease is a contract. You had a contract with your landlord but your landlord also had a contract in their mortgage. Perhaps all of the leases...