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What to do if I reported my boss for his temper to human resources andthe very same day he wrote me up?

No, it's not illegal: there is no law which says that a supervisor may …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if I was laid off for lack of work but when I filed my unemployment claim, my ex-employer denied it?

Charitably, the employer may be either mistaken (e.g. they got you mixed up with …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Is my employer required to notify me in advance when the insurance deduction on my check increases or decreases?

Yes, actually you are supposed to be informed of any changes to your policy …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if I was fired 3 weeks into my 4th quarter at a financial office, and they are refusing to pay my 3rd quarter bonus?

It would be legal for a company to have a bonus policy that bonuses …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if I quit a good paying job for a promise from my current employer for a salary plus commission position but I didn't get the wages that I was promised?

Yes, this is absolutely considered detrimental reliance and even fraud by your emploiyer. If …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago