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Gender-based discrimination? I work in NYC for a public company and was just fired for questioning wage disparity?
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Answered on March 01, 2015
It sounds like you have the beginnings of claims for gender discrimination and retaliation. I say "beginnings" because the devil is always in the...
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I recently lost my job as a construction estimator?
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Answered on March 01, 2015
Maybe. You should consult with an employment lawyer before you sign anything. Most severance agreements require you to waive your right to sue in...
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I have a case for sexual harassment and retaliation
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Answered on February 28, 2015
Do you have a lawyer? If so, then you should talk to your lawyer about all the facts. If you do not have a lawyer, why not? Employment...
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Do I have a case against an employer who treated me horribly and deliberately drove me out of office?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
You may be entitled to unemployment benefits if your employer forced you to quit. It is called a "constructive discharge." If the abuse was...
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I had a Co worker take a photo of me from behind undressed, after I got out a shower,
I told him to delete the photo.
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Answered on December 27, 2014
You have several possible claims here. Your claims may include wrongful termination, retaliatory discharge, disability discrimination, and...
A settlement conference took place in my case for sex harassment and retaliation against the company that fired me
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Answered on December 16, 2014
You should not handle this on your own based on advice over the internet. You should sit down with a lawyer, explain all the facts, and let the...
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Do I have to submit written complain before i get fired?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
Yes, you should file a written complaint. In addition to creating a paper record, it may cause your employer to think twice about firing you. If...
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According to the employee handbook " sick day will not be paid on an employee's day off. when an employee calls in sick, the day
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Answered on December 11, 2014
Your employer's policy may not be valid. Everything changed this year when NYC passed a new sick leave law. If you work more than 80 hours per...
Can I sue my employer for not giving me a lunch break
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Answered on December 10, 2014
It sounds like you may have a case. The rules for breaks depend on what industry you worked in and what shift you worked. For example, if your...
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Employment law: any recourse if I was hired on unfair terms (other than quitting)?
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Answered on December 07, 2014
You may have a case. It depends whether you can prove that the difference in pay is due to your age. You should pull together some basic facts --...