I worked TWO jobs, was laid off both. Absolutely no money coming in. Suffered from depression for many years. Will need therapy when this is ovee

No. To succeed on any emotional distress claim, you need to show that someone intentionally caused, by their actions, you emotional distress. More to your point, you would need to overcome governmental immunity, which is unlikely in this scenario.
there being positive cases at my work. My company employs less than 500 employees but I work in healthcare and they said they don’t have to pay me to take the time off. Is that true?

I believe that sort of leave would fall under FMLA and would be unpaid to the extent you don't have sick time or other compensation available to you through the employer.

You can certainly apply for unemployment. Your question does not provide enough information to determine if you would qualify as a threshold matter. If you did, your employer may challenge it, in which case you'd be entitled to an administrative hearing to determine whether you quit for cause.
Today at work, I work at Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services and a resident threw urine on me. The resident had already been acting out throughout the week and the punishment for that is he couldn’t come out his room. So during the day someone had to sit at his door to monitor him. That’s what I... Read more »

You can't sue your job for that. Unfortunately Mental Health workers face assault and abuse but there is little that can be done. If you have a union speak with them.
It is not in line with another employees that I asked confidentially. They received one week for every year of service. I was only offered 4 for 12 years. There are many circumstances leading up to the company saying they accepted a resignation, I never gave and I repeatedly told them that.... Read more »

I recommend that you contact an employment attorney in your area to go over the agreement before you sign. This forum is too general to give an appropriate response.
unknown injury- blow to abdomen and ribs
Told mother and landlord the true story; also girlfriend. It's been three days. I just didn't want to jeopardize my new job because they've been known to fire after injuries.

You made things tough for yoruself. Contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice that handles comp claims--they give free consults.
My workers comp nurse manager told me that was my best bet. But I want to make sure if I do I won't lose my work comp

Hopefully you are working with an experienced workers comp attorney. That person's advice should dictate what you can or should do.
I don't believe they have a large lump sum of money but can I get monthly payments from them over a period of time?

You need to contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice who handles workers compensation claims--most states have a state fund to cover situations like yours.Short answer is if there is no comp you may sue them for the injury.

I don't practice WC law in your state. However, you should review your contract with this lawyer. It may give him the right to assert a lien. Also, the lawyer may feel he has done work for you. If so, if he can show his hours that he worked on your case, thke tribunal may award him attorney's fees.

Assuming that you were working for an Alabama employer, generally, you would need to submit a claim for Workers Compensation benefits in Alabama.
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