Work fairness

It appears that you may have a claim under the Pregnancy Act for unlawful discrimination. My office offers consultation on such issues.

Co-worker has been coughing since February 2008. What can be done about this?

A non-windowed office and a co-work with a chronic cough for over a years sounds like you have an environmental problem. You may want to request...

I worked for a company as a full time employee, I worked the last 3 months unpaid. How do I go about getting them to pay.

I would recommed that you file a claim with your State's department of labor for unpaid wages.

Am I, and the other employees, entitled to some of the finances that have come from selling the company I worked for?

Employee Retirement Income Security Act covers employee retirement plans that are sometimes funded under ESOP. You may want to gather all of your...

This is a case where your employer is correct. Contact the plan administrator after the money is deposited into your 401k.

How long do I have to wait to access the funds in my esop plan with my former employer?

It would be best for you to send a letter (with tracking information) to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator may not be the same as your...

Former employer distributed funds in 2009 from "secret" pension plan to some select employees; laborers, mgrs & sales? Not all.

Perhaps you have a claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"). I would advice you to gather all documents that you have or...

Is there recourse for sexual harassment - (hostile treatment) of me as only woman on 7 member board, as a volunteer board member

The laws against sexual harassment -other than that which is under the criminal code- covers and employee/employer relationship. In your case, the...

Can you use a recorder on a military base as a worker there

A military bases have their own set of rules especially when it comes to security and the recording of a conversation. Here's some advice: stop...

Do I have any recourse against my employer who terminated me 2 days after my FMLA expired?

You may have an ADA claim based on your employer's refusal to give you a reasonable accommodation for your disability.