Questions answered by Eric A Shore

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How can I sue my old job for firing me specifically for being on my prescribed medication?

Eric's answer | Answered on March 01, 2020

If your manager fired you because you have a disability or because you were taking medication for your disability, then I believe that you may have...

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Wrongful termination

Eric's answer | Answered on February 29, 2020

I’m sorry you had so much trouble with your job. I do believe that it sounds like you may have a case. It sounds unreasonable to let you go when...

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Can an employer offer a higher severance package to a high-litigation risk employee over another based on race?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 27, 2020

Excellent question. I would say that it depends. If part of the reason is to settle possible claims of discrimination, then it’s not illegal. But...

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Can a employer terminate your employment after receiving information from a health care provider while on FMLA?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 27, 2020

I agree with Mr. Karpf. It is usually illegal to terminate someone because they filed for FMLA. You really should get a free consultation with an...

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Is this an example of targeted or discriminatory behavior?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 24, 2020

It depends on why. In your opinion, why are they treating you this way? Is it because of your race, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual...

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Employees at my job are always smoking at the door entrance, giving off second hand smoke. This can cause cancer. Can I sue?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 24, 2020

You can report their “illegal “activity to your company. This may encourage them to take action. If they don’t, I’m honestly not sure that you have...

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Maternity leave demotion. Does this qualify for unemployment?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 20, 2020

Sounds like discrimination to me! Could be based on pregnancy or based on gender or based on FMLA retaliation. But it does sound like a case to me....

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How do I go about handling discrimination here at my work?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 20, 2020

I’m sorry you are having so much trouble at work. If you are being targeted or discriminated against because of your race, religion, disability,...

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Was terminated for filing workman comp claim?

Eric's answer | Answered on February 18, 2020

In our law firm, our employment law department handles these kinds of cases. We usually bring them as Workers’ Compensation retaliation or...

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My employer is forcing me to change positions, they present it as "there is no other way" meaning i can't say no.

Eric's answer | Answered on February 18, 2020

It depends. Why are they treating you this way? Are they targeting you for a particular reason? If they are, then it may be discriminatory. You...

Eric A Shore's Answers (1604)

How can I sue my old job for firing me specifically for being on my prescribed medication?

Wrongful termination

Can an employer offer a higher severance package to a high-litigation risk employee over another based on race?

Can a employer terminate your employment after receiving information from a health care provider while on FMLA?

Is this an example of targeted or discriminatory behavior?

Employees at my job are always smoking at the door entrance, giving off second hand smoke. This can cause cancer. Can I sue?

Maternity leave demotion. Does this qualify for unemployment?

How do I go about handling discrimination here at my work?

Was terminated for filing workman comp claim?

My employer is forcing me to change positions, they present it as "there is no other way" meaning i can't say no.