In Virginia, can I get unemployment benefits if I submit a resignation letter?

The Virginia Employment Commission considers such a demand a termination, not a voluntary separation. The issue then becomes whether or not you...

What can I do about my employer/owner being drunk on the job and berating me in public?

Unless you want to explore filing a concerted activity charge with the National Labor Relations Board, there is nothing legally you can do about...

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Is it unlawful for an employer to refuse an interview to their own employee for a higher position?

Unless you can prove that the reason for failing to consider you (provided you are qualified for the position) is motivated by (1) PROHIBITED...

How will "Discharge for Misconduct" from unemployment claims examiner impact my future? I resigned because of mismanagement.

From what you have written, you appear to have prevailed on your appeal from the deputy examiner's decision, denying you unemployment compensation....

What can I do if someone in the workplace said slanderous things about me to get a promotion?

In general to maintain a defamation action, a person must show that the information was false, that it was published to a third party, that there...

Do I have legal recourse?

The key is identifying what is motivating this person's actions against you; is it based on (1) PROHIBITED discrimination such as sex, race, age,...

Hello , what if you have been working for this preschool as a teacher for 8 1/2 years, and is only making $9.00

I suggest that you get a new job first and then complain to the state authorities that license preschools....If you don't, the employer is likely...

Denied VA unemployment b/c I voluntarily quit to relocate with my spouse. Does military PCS orders count as 'good cause'?

Section 60.2-618(1) was revised to recognize good cause for spouses who quit their jobs to relocate with a military spouse. However, this...

Can any legal action be taken if a employer allows a employee to continue working with another employee that he assaulted at wor

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Do I have a case/need an attorney? is there anything else I should/could do about the harassment?

Unfortunately, physical appearance is not a recognized basis for PROHIBITED discrimination such as race, age, sex, national origin, creed and/or...