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Can a confidental conversation between an employee and manager be used in court?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 07, 2012

Of course they can. What goes through your mind that you would sign something that was false, implicated you in a crime, and then think that the...

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I WAS TERMINATED FROM MY JOB; MY CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS MAY HAVE BEEN VIOLATED.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 07, 2012

Let me preface my comments by stating that I am not admitted to the practice of law in Illinois and therefore if there are Illinois state laws that...

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My lead worker told me I was going to be laid off, Im a temporary worker, then on Monday told others that I got another job ..

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 06, 2012

I am not licensed in your state so my comments are general in nature. I don't know what kind of complaint you want to file but I see no cause of...

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Can a manager lock an employee in a walk-refrigerator against his/her will for 15 minutes?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 06, 2012

Please note that I am not admitted to practice law in Kansas so my comments are general in nature. No, that is not allowed. She and the...

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I was wrongfully fired from my job and i received my written warning. Do i have a case?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

First, let me explain that I am not admitted to the practice of law in your state so my comments are general, and if there is a law in Illinois...

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Do I have a case against an employer who terminated me for being arrested before they ever found out if I was innocent or guilty

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

I am not admitted to the practice of law in Florida, so if there is a state law that protects you in this situation, I would not be aware of it. ...

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Can an employer make an employee pay for equipment if it was stolen from an auto break in even after police report was provided?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Please understand that I am not admitted to the practice of law in Virginia. Therefore, my comments do not include any information about Virginia...

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I believe I have a strong case for Defamation of Character and Slander by a fellow employee while at the workpleace.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

You might have a case as you describe but the real question I ask as an employment lawyer is why this action against you is being tolerated. Your...

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I filed a report for domestic violence against my husband, will this show if I had a background check?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 04, 2012

If you filed charges against him nothing will show up on a criminal background check, if he filed charges against you, and you accepted a plea or...

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A co-worker told me point blank "This is your last warning" the games must stop, I replyed what games, then he repeated it.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 04, 2012

I agree with the previous answer that this is too vague to be actionable. I suppose you could report this statement to management, but that may be...

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Can a confidental conversation between an employee and manager be used in court?

I WAS TERMINATED FROM MY JOB; MY CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS MAY HAVE BEEN VIOLATED.

My lead worker told me I was going to be laid off, Im a temporary worker, then on Monday told others that I got another job ..

Can a manager lock an employee in a walk-refrigerator against his/her will for 15 minutes?

I was wrongfully fired from my job and i received my written warning. Do i have a case?

Do I have a case against an employer who terminated me for being arrested before they ever found out if I was innocent or guilty

Can an employer make an employee pay for equipment if it was stolen from an auto break in even after police report was provided?

I believe I have a strong case for Defamation of Character and Slander by a fellow employee while at the workpleace.

I filed a report for domestic violence against my husband, will this show if I had a background check?

A co-worker told me point blank "This is your last warning" the games must stop, I replyed what games, then he repeated it.