Can I sue my employer / coworkers for defamation if they purposely made false statements to justify termination ?
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Answered on June 13, 2022
Defamation claims are tough. And, co-workers have a common interest defense (see Mr. Bryant's excellent answer), so you'd have to show that the...
What can I do due to wrongful termination arising out of workplace discrimination?
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Answered on June 13, 2022
You should absolutely get a consultation with an employment lawyer. The tough part of cases like yours is proving that there is a correlation -...
At will employees rights
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Answered on June 09, 2022
Your treatment is only illegal if it was because of your protected class (e.g. age, race, gender, national origin, disability, etc.) or because you...
Employer required 30 days' notice but policy stated "expected to give four weeks", do I need to give a 30 days' notice?
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Answered on May 10, 2022
I agree with Mr. Urba's conclusion that you should have an attorney review your agreement. that said, most notice provisions are meaningless -...
Defense for discrimination without a handbook or policy?
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Answered on May 09, 2022
Talk to a lawyer. An employer is allowed to treat employees differently for lots of different reasons - just not based on protected classes like...
Can an employer Withhold a job from me if I have a medical medical marijuana card in the state of NY?
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Answered on May 03, 2022
Mr Bryant is right. Only if it is regulated by fed law (or otherwise safety sensitive). Otherwise, it would be discriminatory failure to hire. ...
Can I sue my employer for adding more work responsibility and not paying me for it?
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Answered on May 03, 2022
I agree with Mr. Bryant. This is not illegal. Your employer can make you do more work, even if this was not initially contemplated. Sorry.
What can an employee do if they are being verbally abused and threatening of their jobs daily ?
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Answered on May 03, 2022
Unfortunately, there probably is not much you can do beyond looking for another job. An employer is generally allowed to be a jerk. The only...
Have I been discriminated against? I also witness racist remarks about customers to?
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Answered on March 30, 2022
Seems like your boss is an idiot and a bigot. Get a consultation with an employment lawyer. You may have employment discrimination claims.
Can I collect unemployment if I resign so that I can continúe my education ?
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Answered on March 02, 2022
Generally speaking, when one resigns they are NOT entitled to unemployment. Sorry.