As for witnesses in case this goes to an appeal.. The only witnesses that know of the situation at my previous job all still currently work at the company and wouldnt want to lose their job in effort to help me. What ideas would you have to overcome not having witnesses to help back my side of the story?
Also is there a company or program that offers free legal help to represent me in an appeal hearing?
I would really like to PM you CBG, it is a bit long I hope you dont mind? I have been working on it last night and this morning.

