After disclosing my criminal background I was offered a job, then fired because of the background.

This is very sad but unfortunately in most cases it is difficult to challenge; EEOC has some new guidelines in this area which you might want to...

Can you get denied unemployment benefits for misconduct if not told when discharged by employer was not given any reason

Yes; there are circumstances where your actions can disqualify you from UI without any prior warning. The law on unemployment compensation is more...

Fired for sexual harassment. The employer never gave me a chance to defend myself , is that leagal.

I would definitely consult with an attorney about your situation as soon as possible. You can locate an attorney through this website, your local...

I'm a passenger van driver paid salary bi-weekly, am I entitled to overtime ?

To determine whether you are exempt under the Motor Carriers Act Exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), I would contact the US...

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I work in Virginia. My company sold their services to another company. My houly pay will be reduced by half if I go with them.

Normally a pay cut of 1/3 of your wages would be considered severe and could be the basis of quitting for good cause. Regardless, I do not suggest...

Retaliation on job

In your search for an attorney, you may also wish to visit the following websites of two organizations composed of employee-side attorneys:...

As a contract worker who is an employee of a surf shop in Virginia, if pay is cut back for piecework can I file for unemployment

The answer to this question involves many factors not presented here and cannot be sufficiently addressed through a simple email reply. Quitting...

Do I have a valid unemployment claim.

From what you have described, you have left work voluntarily and will not be entitled to unemployment. I have a guide on this that you may wish to...

I went out of workon std(had serious surgery), today I was terminated, Can I collect unemployment, if I am receiving STD $498/ev

Disability payments are generally excluded under the Virginia Unemployment Compensation statute; so receipt of them will not be considered wages. ...

Is it legal for an employer to have you work and call you the next day saying it was a trial run?

If your employer is subject to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, you must be paid for all your hours of work. There is no exception for "trial...