Legal Question in Employment Law in Louisiana
Can i file a lawsuit against a employer that lied to unemployment stating i never returned back to work when i provided documentation that i was on sick leave.
unemployment found them to be wrong when i submitted a document stating my job was terminated. but i suffered for 16 weeks with no pay because of this lie
2 Answers from Attorneys
Unfortunately, you have received the remedy by winning the unemployment compensation hearing.
If you received sick leave, then you were paid. If you were terminated after that, then unless you have a discrimination suit for wrongful discharge, all you have is unemployment compensation and from what I read, you did finally receive that. Attempting to commit fraud on a government agency is a crime, so if you have proof that happened, go see the prosecutor.