Common Questions

Is it unlawful to fire an employee for exercising a right to obtain an employee benefit?

Is it unlawful to fire an employee for exercising a right to obtain an employee benefit?

Section 510 of ERISA makes it unlawful for a person to "discharge, fine, expel, discipline,…

7 years ago

I have never filed a lawsuit before and am worried about the stress. What should I expect?

    The reality is that filing a lawsuit in court can be a stressful…

7 years ago

What is at-will employment?

At-will employment means that an employee can be terminated at any time for any reason…

7 years ago

Does a whistleblower’s disclosure of his misconduct deny the whistleblower protection under whistleblower retaliation laws?

No.  The disclosure is still protected and the core issues will be whether the employer…

7 years ago

What is the impact of an offer of reinstatement?

If an employer makes an unconditional offer of full reinstatement and the former employee rejects…

7 years ago

Can a false reason for an employment action prove discrimination?

Yes, if the jury finds that the reason the employer has given for taking an…

7 years ago