the employer may have to pay fines or change its practices
EEOC -- Employer Equal Opportunity Commission
To address a discrimination claim against an employer, steps can include documenting the discrimination, filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), seeking legal advice, and potentially pursuing a lawsuit if necessary.
Employer means someone who hires people to do jobs for him/her
Contact your state employment commission, which enforces a state payday law.
Contact the EEOC in your area, which is short for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Go to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and file an intake questionair within 180 days either on line or by mail.
If you are considering suing your employer for retaliation, you should first gather evidence of the retaliation, such as emails, witness statements, or performance reviews. Next, consult with an employment lawyer to understand your legal rights and options. Consider filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a state agency before pursuing a lawsuit. Keep detailed records of any further retaliation and document all interactions with your employer.
Contact your local wage and hour commission. Usually they are located at the employment office.
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
Whether an employer must pay you your commission if you don't give two weeks' notice depends on the company's commission structure and any applicable state laws. Generally, if the commission is earned before your departure, you may still be entitled to it, but this can vary by contract terms. It's advisable to review your employment agreement and consult local labor laws for specific guidance.
Employment law would say likely not. According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any tests and certifications required for employment must be "job-related and it's results appropriate for the employer's purpose." http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/docs/factemployment_procedures.html In other words, any certifications or test results required as a condition of employment by an employer must be ones used directly in the applicant's day-to-day job duties. Therefore, unless the position at Microsoft would entail daily job functions which would require Microsoft certification, it cannot be legally mandated.
This question cannot be answered here. It is all dependent on what kind of employment agreement you have with yoru employer.