My company is forcing removal of Confederate flag from my tool box, will not force removal of a rainbow flag. Discriminatory?

I agree with the other attorneys' comments above - your employer has not taken any adverse action against you with respect to their request to...

Can I file a lawsuit on my employer or press charges on coworkers based on homeschool discrimination

I agree with Attorney Olson - the fact that you were home-schooled is not a legally protected class under the various federal and NYS...

Distributing assignments by performance vs nationality?

First and foremost, you should contact an employment attorney who represents companies/ management as soon as possible to discuss ways to handle...

If someone threatens to harm you in the work place, an you report it and you get fired.

You would have to give more information with respect to the problem employee's history of threats, whether he/ she followed through on his/her...

I worked in a hostile work environment. This culminated in my job being eliminated. What can I do?

In order to give some feedback, you need to provide more information. From what you've provided, it seems you're suggesting that your age may have...

Am I eligible for unemployment benefits in N.Y.S related to a vacation which was approved by my boss, my position was filled.

Based solely on the facts you've disclosed (there could be other facts that could affect your eligibility to unemployment benefits), you should go...

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Terminated without cause.

I agree with the the attorneys above - you really need to consult with an attorney who is well-versed in employment discrimination, whistleblower...

Do i have to pay back all the weeks i got UE? appeals decision does not say that or will I get a bill soon>?

Based on my experience with unemployment hearings and appeals, it is likely that you will have to pay back any unemployment insurance benefits you...

I agree with what the other attorneys have said so far. As was stated, If you haven't done so already, you should document specifically when (i.e,...

Could an employer escape liability in a discrimination case by proving that other employee is treated the same way?

I agree with the points raised by both attorneys. With respect to your initial question whether the employer can mount a successful defense to a...