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Can I sue my employer for terminating my employment when I won an appeal with the UC.

Harold's answer | Answered on October 04, 2011

Pennsylvania is an at will state in which you can be terminated for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all. You cannot be terminated in...

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Can an employer terminate an employee without giving them a termination letter?

Harold's answer | Answered on September 07, 2011

The terms of your contract dictate all aspects of your termination, including whether you can be terminated and how it should be...

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Can someone help me fill out my unemployment claimant questionnaire?

Harold's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

This website is chock full of employment lawyers. Pick up the phone, my friend. Nobody can "fill out a form" on the internet for you.

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I was fired from my job, and I believe it to be because I'm pregnant.

Harold's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

The exit interview is not required by law, nor is any statement of what the job requirements are. Pennsylvania is an at will state in which you...

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Fell and broke my leg.I called the HR dept. the next day, and was told that she didnt know if I was eligable for FMLA she would

Harold's answer | Answered on June 29, 2011

You are only eligible for FMLA if: (1) your employer has at least 50 employees within a 75 mile radius; and (2) You have been employed for at least...

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My question is what does discrimination fall under the law of employment

Harold's answer | Answered on June 19, 2011

You asked this question four times and it's so imprecise, I suggest if you *really* want a coherent response to whatever your questions are you...

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My 50 yr old sister was verbally harassed by fellow employee. Complained to supervisor.End result was she was let go

Harold's answer | Answered on May 27, 2011

If she resigned, she may be ineligible for unemployment benefits. "Verbal abuse" means many things. There are bullies all over the workplace,...

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Does this qualify for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

Harold's answer | Answered on May 15, 2011

There is no cause of action for "intentional infliction of emotional distress" recognized in PA by employees against employers. There is a cause...

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I was fired due to absenteeism while I was in the hospital with my child.

Harold's answer | Answered on May 08, 2011

If the only issue contributing to your absenteeism is your son's serious medical condition (and your son is dependent upon you and resides with...

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Can I be fired for NOT asking for disability during a leave of absence?

Harold's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

Yes, you can be terminated, and the reason would be absenteeism. Since you have only been there since October of last year, you have not been...

Harold Mark Goldner's Answers (203)

Can I sue my employer for terminating my employment when I won an appeal with the UC.

Can an employer terminate an employee without giving them a termination letter?

Can someone help me fill out my unemployment claimant questionnaire?

I was fired from my job, and I believe it to be because I'm pregnant.

Fell and broke my leg.I called the HR dept. the next day, and was told that she didnt know if I was eligable for FMLA she would

My question is what does discrimination fall under the law of employment

My 50 yr old sister was verbally harassed by fellow employee. Complained to supervisor.End result was she was let go

Does this qualify for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

I was fired due to absenteeism while I was in the hospital with my child.

Can I be fired for NOT asking for disability during a leave of absence?