My boss refers to me as "his n*gg*r," is this legal or is it some sort of discrimination?

It's an interesting question as to whether it constitutes discrimination to use an ugly and derogative term about someone who does not belong to...

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What kind of lawyer will I need to sue my ex job

Mr. Stilwell gives you good advice. Let me just add one quick thought. Discrimination on account of pregnancy is unlawful under federal law and...

Mr. Fromm and Mr. Masiak give you good advice. There is no good reason why it should take several months to at least start the probate process. ...

I am sorry for your loss. As Mr. Doktofsky advises you, will are not usually "read" in New York, although I have seen it done in some other...

Is it possible to have a will that would penalize those that unsuccessfully contest your will even if they aren't listed?

Usually what one does as a means of discouraging challenges to the will is to insert what is known as an "in terrorem clause," which states that...

First, it is unusual to allow more than two years to pass before seeking to administer an intestate estate. Assuming your father was not married...

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My employer hired someone full-time into the same position I work without asking me if i would like to have the position.

There is no legal principle that requires an employer to promote from within the company, if that is what you are asking. Nor is there any law...

Either there are an awful lot of people here on avvo who are being sued for $4,000 based on a personal credit card charge or you are posting many...

Do i have to mention Juvenile record during interview

I suppose that you only need to "mention" particular things during a job interview if issues involving it arise. You do not need to gratuitously...

Manager keeps spreading false statements about me, throughout the office because of my EEOC complaint. What are my options?

Forget about defamation. It's not a worthwhile pursuit. Do file an additional EEOC charge that alleges further retaliatory conduct by your...