Job offer rescinded after false statement made by former supervisor.

From what you are stating, it does appear that the past agency is making false statements that may very well fall into the category of defamation. ...

As one of my colleague has stated unless you can establish that you were let go because of (1) PROHIBITED discrimination, such as race, age, sex,...

I work closing shift 4-10 and have to be at work at 8am for a 5 min Meeting. I live 20 miles away, can my employer do that?

Quitting for good cause in Virginia is a challenge for most employees. Please see my guide on this. From the facts that you have presented, the...

Can I sue my previous employer for breech of contract or unlawful termination? We have a written contract but he didn't sign.

Even if the written contract was not signed by both parties, you could certainly argue that you had an oral contract under which there was...

I worked as an hourly wage earner and then was promoted and put on salary. When they told me this I was told that any overtime

Whether or not you are entitled to OT depends not just on your being paid a salary but also upon whether or not are performing exempt duties under...

Can I sue my employer for emotional distress?

Before taking any action, I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney on the particular facts of your case ASAP. You can locate an...

I was laid off by my employer. The reason given is that I am too old to be familiar with social media. Is this reason legal?

Based on what facts you have provided, you should not be disqualified from unemployment compensation. Please see my guides on this for some...

Exempt employee but performing duties as a nonexempt employee?

I would contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to carefully explore whether you have indeed lost the exemption; it will cost...

Can I sue my contractor for poor workmanship?

In the future, if you have not don ie so with this contractor, it a good idea to check references and get the arrangement (e.g., contract)...

What can we do

Unfortunately, absent PROHIBITED (i.e.,race, age, sex, national origin, creed and/or disability) discrimination or recognized protected activity...