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Biden Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements For Employees

On Thursday, President Biden announced that private employers with 100 or more employees require the COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test once a week. This means if you work for a private employer with 100 or more employees, you will either have to get vaccinated or show a negative test result every week before going…

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I was fired for not getting the COVID vaccine. Can I collect unemployment benefits?

Many employers are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Employers are now more comfortable requiring the vaccine as the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. That combined with the alarming increase of infections due to the Delta variant, companies are changing their corporate policies to require vaccinations. However, there are still…

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Can my company hire someone for my job while I am on furlough?

As companies reopen their doors, many furloughed employees are wondering when they will return to work. While this depends on the industry in which you work, if you start to see your employer posting job positions, it may be time ask. A job posting does not necessarily mean that you are being replaced, but if…

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The company I work for filed bankruptcy and owes me money. Will I get paid?

It can be unsettling if you hear that the company you work for has filed bankruptcy. Many employees assume that if their company filed bankruptcy, they are not going to get paid. While this may be true, it is not always the case. A bankruptcy filing does not necessarily mean that you will not receive…

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Can my employer force me to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine is a concern for a lot of employees. As offices begin to open, employers are requiring their employees to show proof of vaccination. Many employees question how a company can force something upon their body, and whether it is legal to do so. If you do not have a valid…

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Can I sue my employer if I was terminated during an investigation?

My employer started an investigation regarding my behavior. I was terminated before I could even tell my side of the story. My co-workers provided statements, but I was not allowed an opportunity. And, I did not do anything wrong! Is this legal? Can I sue? Many employees find themselves in a state of shock after…