I am no written contract with the contractor and he has stopped working. We have paid him in full but the work is incomplete hel

If this teaches you anything, always enter into a written agreement with a contractor. Since you do not have such a contract, you will have a...

Can my employer terminate me for having a criminal record 30 years old, that was disclosed at the time I was hired.

If you have a CONVICTION, you will have to answer the employer's questions honestly, Arrests generally need not be disclosed. Keep in mind that...

If you receive the payment in a lump sum, it will only affect the work week in which it is received for unemployment purposes. Virginia Code ...

My boss is the same gender and she is harassing me at work. Are there legal avenues I can take to stop the harassment?

If you do not already have an attorney, I suggest that you consult with one as soon as you are able to about your situation. The two following...

What if a past employer is telling my new employer that I shouldn't work for them because I stole from them.

Unless the employer disclosed the misinformation with "with knowledge that it was false, or with reckless disregard for whether it is false or not,...

Can I sue my employer for forced unemployment?

Unless you have a valid contract to the effect that the employer is agreeing to hire you at your new location along with other conditions of...

As you are now unemployed and may qualify for free services, I would contact your local legal aid organization immediately for a consultation and...

I was fired over the phone on my day off after working 12 1/2 hrs with no overtime compensation. Is there something I can do?

If you were terminated as a result of the employer not paying you for something you were entitled to under the law, you may be entitled to...

I quit a contracting gig. My manager said I was fired, affecting my ability to gain employment in other groups in that company.

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

How do I know if what my company is doing about my per diem is legal?

You do not say whether you are publicly or privately employed. If you are publicly employed, the employer may limit reimbursement expenses based...