Is going through the DC Dept. of Employment Services the best way to receive restitution for unpaid wages or is a lawyer better?

Before you do anything else, why don't you contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division? In such cases, an investigator can call...

I have a unemployment hearing where I believe that there's more information. Am I supposed to have a copy of all papers?

You will only find out when you receive the VEC appeal packet once either you or the employer appeals the original decision, which is made by a...

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What is the likelihood of winning a wrongful termination suit?

I agree with my colleague but from what you have described unless you have a valid employment contract with a good cause provision against...

Can I file a complaint against my former employer?

Unless this conduct was caused by PROHIBITED discrimination (e.g., race, age, sex, creed, national origin, and/or disability) or protected activity...

Are employer deductions for loan repayments required to be in writing?

It depends on the terms of your severance agreement. You should consult with an attorney about this to see if what has been done is legal under...

Contract employee hired through a grant issue

It depends on the terms of your contract. You should consult with an attorney through this web site, your local bar referral service or the...

Working for a company 2 company but no pay

An offer letter may or may not qualify as a an employment contract. In addition, it depends on what your position is and how you are paid. If you...

Unemployment Benefits Denied, how to appeal?

I would contact Legal Services of Northern Virginia (ASAP) ASAP to see if you qualify for free legal services. If so, LSNV will set up an intake...

Should I get an employment attorney if I feel as though my boss has racially targeted me over the last two years using writeups?

Racism affects all people. You should discuss your situation with an attorney who is seasoned in discrimination law through this website, your...

Can my employer force me to make deliveries on my own time, to customers after work if their was a mistake or shortage?

Depending on various factors, you may or may not be subject to one of the Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions. This law is enforced by the US...