can unemployment condone a business that is doing something illegal
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can unemployment condone a business that is doing something illegal
I went on Family Medical Leave when I came back my work wouldnt let me return, then offered me a position at a different store for less money. The unemployment department says they can do this and since i didn’t accpet the offer I quit my job. even though both state and federal law says they can’t do this
Asked on June 2, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You may be able to appeal the unemployment decision, and you may be able to sue your former employer. Both of these will depend on all of the facts of the case, and you should talk to an employment lawyer in your area as soon as possible, particularly since the time to appeal the unemployment denial is probably very short. One place to look for an attorney is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Government officials, like whoever denied your unemployment application, are just working people like the rest of us, and sometimes they make mistakes -- not always out of ill will or incompetence, it's just that nobody is perfect. And these days, a lot of people at the unemployment office are badly overworked. There is almost always a way to appeal a decision you disagree with. Usually, the notice of that decision will tell you at least something about how and when to challenge the decision.
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