I was told that I did not receive a promotion because I was "An Arrogant-Know-It-All". Can they say that to me?

My colleague, Mr. Morgan, is correct; unfair treatment very often does not equate to illegal.

Job offer was rescinded. Accdg to co. website, a local hire receives preference ONLY if they are more qualified. Is this legal?

If this is a private employer, there is little that you can do about it. Regardless of your qualifications, the company can hire whoever it wants,...

I am receiving unemployment i won the hearing.Now my employer is appealing the decision.I ask for an in person case.

I strongly suggest that you go to your local legal aid office as soon as possible and make an appointment. If you qualify for services, an...

Can my boss tell me to leave early the following week to make up for working over the previous week?

Unless you have an enforceable contract stating otherwise, what the employer is doing is legal under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...

Unfortunately, only the union can enforce its contract; the members cannot. You might explore filing a Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) against...

To help the balance the issues out, you should at the very least ask for a mutual anti-disparagement clause so that the employer can't disparage...

Is it legal for a company to take pay away from you when you move out of state and then not give any back when you move back?

Unless you have a valid employment contract with this employer that the employer is violating by lowering your wages, there is nothing you can do...

I am not licenses in New Jersey so I am not familiar with the New Jersey unemployment requirements. You do not state at what stage of the appeal...

I have a boss who yells & cusses at me in front of others.what are my rights?

Is this something that is happening to other workers? If so, you may want to contact the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and explore the...

A couple days ago, my boss told me that he is "retroactively" changing my employment status to a 1099, can he do that??

I would contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to see if you even qualify for such classification. (An informative link is...