Questions answered by Jenna Reese Wolinetz

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My employer usually post my schedule on Saturday but he didn't this week so do I have to work next week.

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

This is not a legal question. You should contact your employer to determine what your schedule for next week is.

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Work place exclusion/ malice a group of assist managers who are friends the store manager with influence and human resources

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

Workplace favoritism is not illegal and you will have no recourse for it. In addition, there are no laws protecting employees from bullying in the...

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Can I be sent home from work because a school board member heard that I had a Motor Neuron Disease'?

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

You have not presented enough facts in order to determine if you have some sort of claim. This is a complicated situation because it appears that...

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What should I do?

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

The best way for you to protect yourself would be to contact a local employment attorney; even if just for an initial consultation. You will be...

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Can a company take your whole paycheck to pay for insurance

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

There are not enough facts here to properly evaluate your situation. You should contact a local employment attorney who can complete a detailed...

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My daughter participated in a workforce reduction program and thus was laid off by her employer. EDD determined that it was a

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

Your daughter's circumstances are different then a basic unemployment claim. I have dealt with similar unemployment claims and have gotten...

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Do I have a case?

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

From the facts you have laid out you may have a viable claim of discrimination based upon national origin. In order to determine if you truly have...

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Based on this clause on an agreement, is the employer laying me off/firing me? I'm the employee.

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

This clause of the agreement sounds like it belongs in a severance agreement. However, it is impossible to evaluate an entire contract/agreement...

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I'm employed by a company with a federal contract. How do I get a copy of the statement of work and the companies Fed contract?

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

You can ask your employer if you can see the contract. However, as previously stated you are not entitled to review your employer's contract with...

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I need a way out of an employment contract. I signed an 8 month contract and I'm not getting any work.

Jenna's answer | Answered on September 02, 2013

You need to set up a consultation with a local employment/labor attorney. In order to advise you the exact language of the contract must be reviewed.

Jenna Reese Wolinetz's Answers (62)

My employer usually post my schedule on Saturday but he didn't this week so do I have to work next week.

Work place exclusion/ malice a group of assist managers who are friends the store manager with influence and human resources

Can I be sent home from work because a school board member heard that I had a Motor Neuron Disease'?

What should I do?

Can a company take your whole paycheck to pay for insurance

My daughter participated in a workforce reduction program and thus was laid off by her employer. EDD determined that it was a

Do I have a case?

Based on this clause on an agreement, is the employer laying me off/firing me? I'm the employee.

I'm employed by a company with a federal contract. How do I get a copy of the statement of work and the companies Fed contract?

I need a way out of an employment contract. I signed an 8 month contract and I'm not getting any work.