What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace and can employer be sued?
Normally a single comment is not enough to prove hostile environment sexual harassment. The fact that the statement was made by an owner is an...
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Normally a single comment is not enough to prove hostile environment sexual harassment. The fact that the statement was made by an owner is an...
You may want an attorney to review your documentation to see if the events you describe automatically trigger an immediate termination and...
Under the law an employer cannot terminate you because of your pregnancy. You may also be entitled to intermittent leave for office visits if...
You state your friend was promised one year of employment. If this is true and she can prove it, hopefully through a written agreement signed by...
At a minimum you should report the incident to HR or the owner, and document the report. While this falls into the category of sexual harassment,...
If the handwritten notes were used for any disciplinary, performance, or other employment related decision they are part of the personnel file and...
Depending on the size of your company, you may be covered by the FMLA if you meet the eligibility requirements. If so, you should be entitled to...
As an at will employee they can legally demote you and lower your wages. With regard to collecting unemployment benefits, you may be able to quit...
You have raised several issues. The first is whether you were properly classified as an independent contractor versus an employee. Second, if you...
I agree with the first attorney's answer. Depending on the nature of your complaint you may be protected by law against retaliation. You should...