Questions answered by Steven E. Petrou

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What labor laws apply to my case?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 08, 2016

You should not be a discriminate on the basis of your disability. You should also not be discriminated because you're 62 years old. Thirdly, you...

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Am I protected under the whistle blower act for a social media post?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2015

You may be protected by the National Labour Relations Board. They generally prohibit a company from interfering with communication between...

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My employer has spread the rumor he will file sexual harassment against me and try to have me removed off the Executive Board.

Steven's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

Your former employer should never make false statements about you in order to get you terminated from another job. You should tell them to cease...

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Does cps Texas have to notify me if they do a background check on me?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

Not necessarily. If you mean Child Protective Services, they are allowed to investigate anyone who is alleged to abuse children. You certainly...

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Am I able to sue?

Steven's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

Right now, there is no Texas state law or federal statute that protects homosexuals from job discrimination. However, the City of Houston has...

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Can I claim constructive discharge because I am being held to a higher standard than my coworkers? I was suspended idefinitely

Steven's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

If you were suspended indefinitley, then you were fired. Constructive discharge is when your employer makes your job so miserable that a...

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Can I be demoted while I am on medical leave

Steven's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

If you are on family medical leave, you should be restored back to the same job, after your medical leave is o is oiver. You is overmust be...

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Can I take legal actions if a sexual harassment occurred outside the workplace from an employee of the same company?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

Even if the harassment takes place outside of work, especially by a manager, it should be dealt with and stopped. If you are made to feel...

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I was assaulted by my supervisor during a meeting between me and her.

Steven's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

You can file a claim of assault against your supervisor in civil court or file a criminal complaint. You may also have a claim for harassment and...

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Can my boss demand that I sit in the office with I man even-though I say it makes me uncomfortable? What are my employee rights?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

You need to explain why you feel uncomfortable being in the small office with a male co-worker. Is there harassment or a hostile work environment?...

Steven E. Petrou's Answers (157)

What labor laws apply to my case?

Am I protected under the whistle blower act for a social media post?

My employer has spread the rumor he will file sexual harassment against me and try to have me removed off the Executive Board.

Does cps Texas have to notify me if they do a background check on me?

Am I able to sue?

Can I claim constructive discharge because I am being held to a higher standard than my coworkers? I was suspended idefinitely

Can I be demoted while I am on medical leave

Can I take legal actions if a sexual harassment occurred outside the workplace from an employee of the same company?

I was assaulted by my supervisor during a meeting between me and her.

Can my boss demand that I sit in the office with I man even-though I say it makes me uncomfortable? What are my employee rights?