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I am currently on parental leave for another 3.5 months. My employer has emailed me about one of my team members being placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation for possible compliance violations in their expenses, which I am responsible for approving. They want to speak with me about this and have asked me to meet with a member of the compliance team, despite being on leave. If I reply or meet with them, does this impact my job protection during my leave? I am concerned that they may also be looking to terminate me with cause, but I don't know if one of my team members having a significant compliance breach would be justifiable grounds for my own termination with cause. The company has also recently discouraged people from taking time away from work, so my leave may have been looked upon negatively as well.

I was put on a job search leave for 60 days and if I don’t find anything new at the same company I get laid off as of Jan. My severance is barely 8 months pay but I’ve been with the company for 9 years and making a $100k with all positive ratings and a great annual review every year. I am not entitled to more severance?

Am I entitled to severance after quitting my job due to my managers frequent intoxication for a period of more than two years, verbal abuse by an employee and unacceptable Deli conditions and practices. I have had many conversations with the owner to no avail.

My company has asked for a voluntary early retirement. I have 23 years with the company and the offer is the 2024 salary. I have till December 15 if I want to accept it. I am wondering if they can then legally do anything, lay off or fire me if I don't accept by December 15?

Can I be sued if I was on a sick leave for mental stress and then didn't return back. I wrote an email informing them that im not returning . Can I be sued for not giving a 2 week notice?