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Is there anyting I can do when my previous employers have lied and say they have no record of me working there?
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Answered on December 07, 2011
You should write your former employers and inform them of what you have been told and ask for assurance that they will truthfully respond to...
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Should I be concerned if my disability hearing is set for February and my attorney has not asked for any records?
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Answered on December 07, 2011
I suggest you schedule an appointment w your attorney, and that you do so in writing. You should mention your concerns when requesting the...
Do I need to hire a lawyer or talk to my union representative?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
You should speak with a PA employment lawyer. In addition to your possibly being entitled to benefits and rights under WC, you may be entitled to...
Can my employer refuse to allow me to return to work with restrictions/light duty after an on the job injury?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
If your injury constitutes a disability (or if your employer perceives your injury being a disability), then you might have an ADA and/or PHRA...
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I am a counselor in PA and was told by my employer as a salaried worker I have to work as long as it takes to get my work done.
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Answered on November 24, 2011
It is not unlawful for an employer to set and modify schedules.
If you are an "exempt" employee within the meaning of federal and state wage...
EEOC complaint vs. hiring an attorney?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
In PA, you need to file with the EEOC before filing a filing such a lawsuit, whether or not you hire an attorney. I think that typically, having...
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Do I need a lawyer should I choose to sue a previous employer for unpaid wages?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
You should contact the PA Department of Labor to determine whether the amount in controversy falls within its jurisdiction. If so, you should...
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I work for a non profit organization in which they made me sign a paper stating that I can not visit any resident after hours.
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Answered on November 24, 2011
I don't see either condition as being unreasonable, let alone unlawful.
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Can I file a lawsuit against my company for making false accusations?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
I don't see what you described as warranting a defamation lawsuit.
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I think I might of been fired for blowing the whistle on a safty issue at a hotel I worked at. can I sue for damages?
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Answered on November 24, 2011
It sounds like you have a CEPA (Conscientious Employee Protection Act) case. This is NJ's whistleblower statute.
You should consult with an...
