My company I work for takes out FICA but has clause on application no one can file for unemployment upon bein g laidoff can they

There are some categories of workers such as independent contractors and real estate agents that do not qualify for unemployment compensation. If...

Can I collect long term disability from employer plan and get unemployment?

Yes, you can under VA Code section 60.2-229 and information supplied by the Virginia Employment Commission, wages do not include: "[T}he amount...

I am being forced to resign, in order to collect my WC award Am I eligible for Unemployment

A worker compensation award is not considered wages for purpose of unemployment compensation (UC). See VA code section 60.2-229. To qualify for...

Medical leave. I was terminated while under doctors care.

FMLA leave is unpaid while most employer accumulated medical leave is paid. As a general rule, it is illegal to terminate you while on FMLA. The...

Fired want unemployment benefits

Without knowing all the facts surrounding your employment, it is impossible to say. I suggest that you contact you local legal aid organization...

Unfortunately, unless you can prove that the employer is motivated by (1) PROHIBITED discrimination (e.g., such as race, age, sex, national origin,...

Sick leave. I went out on sick in October 2013 and has been under doctors care up until now. I used all of my sick time .

There is no enough information provided here to provide the basis for guidance. You do not state whether or not you were using leave provided by...

Am I still eligible for unemployment benefits? (please read below for details)

Quitting for good cause in Virginia is a very difficult standard for employees to meet. Please see my guide on this and the general reasons that...

Can I claim Partial Unemployment Benefits in Virginia as a 1099 Contractor whose hours have been cut short?

It depends on whether or not you are fit within the legal definition of independent contractor. If so, you are not going to be able to collect...

I am 46 and was given 48 hours to sign a general release. There was no mention of the older workers protection act.

Generally if you are signing a release of all claims against the company, the employer is required to give you 21 days in which to consider the...