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WHAT RECOURSE....I WORK 36 HRS. PER WEEK. DOES MY jOB HAVE TO GIVE ME THOSE HOURS, OR CAN THEY CUT THEM WAY BACK LEGALLY??

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

There are some key issues that are involved here about which you have ot provided enough information. There are two possible federal laws under...

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I AM A PARALYZED 43 YEAR OLD WOMAN. HOW DO I PROVE I CAN'T WORK DUE TO MANY DEFECITS I NOW HAVE. I AM FULLY PARALYZED ON LEFT

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

I am very sorry you are so ill. You should re-post your question under disability because I assume that you are seeking social security disability...

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In a casual conversation, I joked with employer my ADD was kicking in. (I do not have ADD)

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

You are probably right that she is trying to get you to quit on your own. If her comment (and subsequent actions against you) was based on the...

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Is it legal for my employer to set a quota of billable hours that involves making up all holidays and vacation taken?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 25, 2012

I don't quite understand your facts. It sounds like you have to put in extra hours without being compensated. If you are properly an exempt...

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What can I legally do in this situation?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 24, 2012

First let me say how sorry I am that you are being treated this way. Now let me get to the law. The law does not like to get involved in family...

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Harresment at the workplace

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 21, 2012

The question is why? you have to give me a little more to go on to see if your situation involves anything illegal. in your description focus on...

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I was recently fired from my long term seasonal position for excessive absences. I was never told my job was in danger. Help me

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 19, 2012

Since you are a seasonal employee i do not believe family medical leave act applies...however you may be protected by new jersey law against...

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I will be retiring in Aug.2013 at age 60,however have felt harrassed last 4 years which is reason for early retirement.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 18, 2012

You have not provided much detail about your situation, for example, is your application for fmla connected to an illness caused by the harassment,...

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What do I need to prove "suffer and permit" in a workplace lawsuit?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

You should consult a lawyer who does wage-and-hour work who will surely speak with you for free. Your fair labor standards rights arise not out of...

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Is it legal for a kmart employee to give a customer (X husband) information about a current employee and a previous employee.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

There is nothing illegal about someone giving truthful information about someone else unless there is a duty to keep that information confidential....

Elizabeth Tandy Foster's Answers (3485)

WHAT RECOURSE....I WORK 36 HRS. PER WEEK. DOES MY jOB HAVE TO GIVE ME THOSE HOURS, OR CAN THEY CUT THEM WAY BACK LEGALLY??

I AM A PARALYZED 43 YEAR OLD WOMAN. HOW DO I PROVE I CAN'T WORK DUE TO MANY DEFECITS I NOW HAVE. I AM FULLY PARALYZED ON LEFT

In a casual conversation, I joked with employer my ADD was kicking in. (I do not have ADD)

Is it legal for my employer to set a quota of billable hours that involves making up all holidays and vacation taken?

What can I legally do in this situation?

Harresment at the workplace

I was recently fired from my long term seasonal position for excessive absences. I was never told my job was in danger. Help me

I will be retiring in Aug.2013 at age 60,however have felt harrassed last 4 years which is reason for early retirement.

What do I need to prove "suffer and permit" in a workplace lawsuit?

Is it legal for a kmart employee to give a customer (X husband) information about a current employee and a previous employee.