Elizabeth Tandy Foster's Answers (3485)

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Is it legal tohave a family member as your immediate supervisor in a company?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

I am not licensed in your state so my answer is general. I am not aware of any law that forbids nepotism, which is a very common practice. I...

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What is the best way to report alledged corruption between a governmental agency and a privately owned company to the media?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

Please note that I am not licensed in your state so my comments are general and have no specificity to state law in Illinois. Whistleblowers are...

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My wife was sent home ill 7/3. She is now going on temp disability. She was terminated 7/13. Is it wrongful?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

You have rights under the state anti-discrimination law, the NJLAD. Potential claims for failure to accommodate since courts have viewed time off...

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I was recruited for a new position. Accepted the position and gave notice to my current job.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

In order to bring a lawsuit, you need to show the court that you have been damaged in some way. And by that, I mean something more than...

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Can an employer require you to perform your duties while you are out on FMLA leave?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

Although you should technically not be asked to work while you are on leave, it turns out that when judges have considered this issue, that the...

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I have been injured on the job, fired, and denied unemployment benefits, can I sue my exemployer?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

You should contact an attorney who handles workers comp issues. I don't know about Georgia, but in NJ where I practice, there is a cause of action...

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Can I sue a former employer for being fired for wrong resons?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Employers are allowed to fire people for bad reasons as long as those reasons do not involve discrimination, whistleblowing or other protected...

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Is sending an anonymous email to my employer about another employee's comments about quitting without notice legal?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

I cannot think of anything that is illegal about it. However, if you are found out, then none of your peers will ever trust you. also you said...

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Can my employer do this

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

I am not licensed in your jurisdiction, so my answer will not contain any insight into California law. However, generally speaking, severance...

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If an employer is found guilty by the DOL wage and hour division , are they allowed to keep us from asking questions, hide info?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

You have a number of possible theories of liability: negligent supervision for the assault, negligent hiring for the assault, retaliation and...

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