Question on contract and/or labor law in Connecticut involving promissory estoppel and detrimental reliance.
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Answered on September 29, 2014
Generally, if the offer clearly stated you would be hired on an "at-will" basis you have no legal remedy based on the rescinded offer. The CT...
FMLA question on intermittent leave concering transfer of position. FMLA act 825.204
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Answered on September 12, 2014
Under the cited section of the FMLA an employee cannot insist on the transfer, but may request it. The employer then has the option of granting...
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Is this a case of discrimination. Fired after working 24 years with same company. I am now 52 years old.
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Answered on September 11, 2014
It is hard to answer your question without more detailed information. If you can prove that you were treated differently in the way you were...
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Dentist, unable to find job due to possible discrimination
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Answered on September 11, 2014
I do not believe you have any legal cause of action based on the failure to hire. Left handedness is not a "disability" covered by the ADA or...
I was laid off, told not for cause, due to restructuring. My position was filled two days later. I was forced to sign separation
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Answered on July 31, 2014
If you were an at-will employee you can be terminated for any reason, unless it is an unlawful reason such as discrimination or retaliation. Even...
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Is it legal to suspend an employee, and not suspend another employee who committed the same infraction?
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Answered on July 15, 2014
If your husband is an at will employee there is little that can be done about the disparate treatment. However, if he can show that some protected...
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Laid off do to lack of work
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Answered on June 10, 2014
Being "laid off" typically means an employee has recall rights to a job for some defined period of time, which is called the "recall period." At...
Can I be fired if I have a doctors note that excuses me from work for a week due to a injury not work related
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Answered on March 06, 2014
Unfortunately, yes. While it may not be fair, your injury is not covered by the ADA or CFEPA, and since you have been employed less than a year...
Employment - you have cancer, can an employer fire you after you have exhausted your allowed 12 weeks FMLA in CT?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Both attorneys have provided an excellent overview of the law. If the employer is covered by the CT FMLA then your sister is entitled to 16 weeks...
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Huge Company I work for only offers tuition reimbursement to a select group?
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Answered on December 18, 2013
Yes, it is legal, provided the group denied the benefits is not being denied based on their protected class. For instance, if the employees...
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