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Can my small business employer legally fire someone for dating a co-worker?

If you do not have a written employment contract which guarantees you employment for …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

Can I sue a company for firing me because of remarks that I made while off the clock?

An employer can fire an employee for any reason or no reason at all. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if I have been suspended from my job of 3 weeks because there is money missing from the stores account?

You have no recourse to fight the suspension or a termination, even if you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if I'm a contract employee and the company that I do work for withheld my last paycheck and states that I owe them money for overcharges?

1) Even if you do owe the company money (see below), they may not …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If I am a teacher's assistant, is it legal for me to work one on one with a special needs child who is very verbally abusive to me?

It is not clear what you mean by "legal" for you to do this. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago