Questions answered by Scott E Schaffer

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I feel I am being discriminated because I'm pregnant. Is there anything that I can do about it?

Scott's answer | Answered on May 15, 2013

There are various laws prohibiting pregnancy based discrimination. The comments made by your general manager seem inappropriate. In addition, if...

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I provided my employer with 2 requests for reasonable accommodations . Can they be ignored ?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

Under the CT Fair Employment Practices Act and the ADA employers must provide reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause an undue...

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I found my job posted on line , then 2 weeks later was put on a PIP and now my salary may be reduced . Need to find a lawyer !

Scott's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

You state you are being set up for wrongful termination. If you are an at-will employee, you can be legally terminated for any reason, or no...

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Is this legal?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 20, 2013

I agree with attorney Porier. Assuming your employer has at least 3 employees you are covered by the CT Fair Employment Practices Act. The Act...

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I just lost my job and was given a agreement and general release to be signed. what exactly does this document mean

Scott's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

A termination agreement and general release normally requires you to waive all legal rights you may have against the company in return for...

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Negotiation of lay off severance

Scott's answer | Answered on December 05, 2012

Severance agreements can often be negotiated to account for indivdual needs. Companies going through large scale downsizing often try to maintain...

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I need a Labor Lawyer because I believe that my Seniority rights have violated by both Company and Union.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 30, 2012

I am a labor and employment attorney and would be interested in speaking with you. My number is 860-216-1965.

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As an employer do I have to pay an employee overtime for the time he's driving to a training school on a Sunday.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 19, 2012

If it is a one day training assignment and he returns home Sunday then you must pay him for the time he spends driving to the school and back on...

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My employer is asking me to sign contract for 12 months, also I cannot accept full time job offer where ever his interest exists

Scott's answer | Answered on November 15, 2012

You state that the agreement your company is asking you to sign would prevent you from accepting a job offer that conflicts with the employer's...

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Should we get an attorney for being legally blind and working with unfair treatment.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 04, 2012

I agree with Attorney Bergus and would add that you should seek legal assistance prior to being terminated, with the goal of avoiding termination. ...

Scott E Schaffer's Answers (184)

I feel I am being discriminated because I'm pregnant. Is there anything that I can do about it?

I provided my employer with 2 requests for reasonable accommodations . Can they be ignored ?

I found my job posted on line , then 2 weeks later was put on a PIP and now my salary may be reduced . Need to find a lawyer !

Is this legal?

I just lost my job and was given a agreement and general release to be signed. what exactly does this document mean

Negotiation of lay off severance

I need a Labor Lawyer because I believe that my Seniority rights have violated by both Company and Union.

As an employer do I have to pay an employee overtime for the time he's driving to a training school on a Sunday.

My employer is asking me to sign contract for 12 months, also I cannot accept full time job offer where ever his interest exists

Should we get an attorney for being legally blind and working with unfair treatment.