The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?

The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?

I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What can I do? Can I collect unemployment? Good luck! Your chances of collecting back pay from an illegal proprietor is about as likely as New … Read more

I was lied to about my job being remote — can I quit and get unemployment?

I was lied to about my job being remote — can I quit and get unemployment?

I was hired for a 100% remote work-from-home position. Now, all of my work assignments are far from where I live. I am being tasked with airplane travel, long days and work far from home. I spoke to HR and they said this would be minor fieldwork maybe 5% of the time but my manager … Read more

Am I in trouble for asking an interviewee about her kids?

Am I in trouble for asking an interviewee about her kids?

I run a small business and recently conducted a Zoom job interview. The applicant commented on the family photos on the shelf behind me, saying how cute my kids were. I then asked her if she had kids. She clearly got uncomfortable and answered no. I then received a complaint letter from her attorney who … Read more