Unless you have an enforceable employment contract stating otherwise, the employer can do this. Provided that it is subject to the Fair Labor...

If I was approved during a phone call for food stamps am I also being investigated?

They were trying to find out how many people were in your household, which affects the amount of food stamps you receive. As you husband is not...

I was denied unempolyment benefits. My employer says I was fired but I wasn't. Employer requested a benefits denial hearing?

You do not state at what stage of the appeal process you were denied. Please see my legal guides on this. I will provide additional guidance later.

What are our options?

If your husband's back issue amounts to a disability, the company would be obligated to accommodate him under the Americans with Disability Act,...

Can co-workers be told another employee is about to be fired but the soon to be terminated employee not informed yet?

Yes....this is perfectly legal, unless you have an enforceable employment contract stating otherwise.

I am being bullied at work, what should I do?

The best thing you can do is to keep looking for another job. Proving discrimination is often difficult because the burden of proof lies with you...

These sort of questions are difficult to answer without knowing more facts etc. You should as soon as possible consult with an attorney on your...

What can I do about a former employer who is discrediting my reputation after I voluntarily resigned?

Please see my legal guide on Defamation. You may or may not have a case... I suggest you try a reference checking service to determine what is...

I was fired 2 years ago from a job for padding my hours. They said it was stealing. i acknowledge that.

Please see my guide on Defamation on my AVVO.com page. It is important to find out what is being said about you to potential employers to...

I believe that only legal deductions (e.g., taxes, insurance, court-ordered garnishment etc) a can be made from an employee's pay. What the...