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Hi, I am almost embarrassed to ask this question in the company of such kind and well-informed attorneys. But, since my attorney
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Answered on March 30, 2013
I assume you had a retainer agreement with your attorney wherein you authorized him to file suit, thus, you consented to that action. Nothing in...
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What is a reasonable settlement for Disability Discrimination during the mediation process with EEOC?
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Answered on March 30, 2013
A reasonable settlement is in the eyes of the beholder. When it comes to the $, it depends on how long you were out of work, how much you made,...
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Are independent contractors different than contractors hired through an employment agency in the eyes of the law?
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Contractors hired through an employment agency may be true independent contractors or they may be employees of the agency they work for, but...
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I was discharged for misconduct and disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits.
Should I go ahead and file a hearing?
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Answered on March 29, 2013
There is no downside in appealing -- worst case scenario, you get denied again. Tardiness is generally not misconduct so you my win.
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What do I need to prove for overtime violation/compensation?
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Answered on March 29, 2013
You can file a claim with the department of labor or retain GA counsel to assist.
You should find any documents, to the extent they exist,...
Is being forced to end a vow of silence religious discrimination?
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You may have difficulty establishing that your vow of silence is a required by your religion in the frst instance. For example, this is not an...
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Can i get fired
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Your question is very unclear -- permission for what? why were you written up? what did you do? Please clarify what you are talking about so the...
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Legal Implications of Faking a Diploma?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
Has he also considered that if they later learn he lied about the diploma, they could fire him for lying on his resume as well? Most employers...
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Discrimination and/or whistleblower case or no case at all?
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Each state's whistleblower law is different, so you definitely need a LA attorney, but from you describe, you may have a retaliatory discharge...
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I was fired for absense even though I have a doctor's note . Is this legal?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
It depends on your medical issue. If your company is large enough (over 50 employees) you may have rights under the FMLA, IF the condition...
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