Questions answered by Rachel Lynn McElroy

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Is a workplace allowed to put your health at risk during this national crisis if it is not necessary ?

Rachel's answer | Answered on April 03, 2020

Does your husband have an underlying health condition that substantially impacts his daily life that would put him at high risk for COVID-19? If so...

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Can I be fired for asking for leave during covid 19?

Rachel's answer | Answered on April 02, 2020

Since all schools in PA are currently closed you could be eligible under the Family First Act, which took effect April 1, 2020. However, I don't...

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Can I qualify for PA unemoyment and what are the stimulus ramifications?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 31, 2020

I suggest you contact the PA Office of Unemployment Compensation. They currently have a live chat available Monday - Friday from 8a.m. to 5p.m....

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Working in rat infestation?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 31, 2020

Wow! I agree with the above answers. You should look for a WV workers comp attorney to better understand your rights. You may also want to speak to...

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Do I have a case for wrongful termination ?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 31, 2020

I am so sorry this happened to you. As stated above, PA is an at-will employment state and your employer can terminate your employment at any time...

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Is it legal to terminate a employee duringa pandemic? The company has been closed, no reason just terminated?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 31, 2020

Unfortunately, yes. Pennslyvania is an at-will employment state and your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any...

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Can an employer hold back an employees PTO earned money upon a layoff. The only way you can collect it is if you quit

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 26, 2020

WV law does not require an employer to provide PTO. However, earned PTO hours that are determined by company policy as being payable directly to...

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I was offered a job in PA in March 2020 the background check said I had A harrasment charge I'n 2013 they took the job offer b

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 26, 2020

In Pennsylvania, a potential employer can only consider and deny you a job based on a past conviction if it directly relates to the job and they...

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Can my employer dock my pay for damage to merchandise while working at a dealership? (Non-negligent)

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 26, 2020

Your employer can require you to reimburse them for damaged merchandise. For an employer to take the amount out of your wages they have to have...

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Is my Company in violation of OSHA or any state labor laws?

Rachel's answer | Answered on March 26, 2020

I am sorry to hear that. Pennsylvania is an at will employment state and employers have the right to terminate your employment for any...

Rachel Lynn McElroy's Answers (73)

Is a workplace allowed to put your health at risk during this national crisis if it is not necessary ?

Can I be fired for asking for leave during covid 19?

Can I qualify for PA unemoyment and what are the stimulus ramifications?

Working in rat infestation?

Do I have a case for wrongful termination ?

Is it legal to terminate a employee duringa pandemic? The company has been closed, no reason just terminated?

Can an employer hold back an employees PTO earned money upon a layoff. The only way you can collect it is if you quit

I was offered a job in PA in March 2020 the background check said I had A harrasment charge I'n 2013 they took the job offer b

Can my employer dock my pay for damage to merchandise while working at a dealership? (Non-negligent)

Is my Company in violation of OSHA or any state labor laws?