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Sexual harassment case at work was concluded with no repercussions for offender (with a witness to the event).Do I have a claim?
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Answered on July 29, 2014
There is nothing in the fact pattern you have presented that bars you from litigating this matter and seeking damages from your employer. The...
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Is it illegal to test for the use of tobacco products for a pre-employment drug screen in an effort to hire only non-smokers?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
Banning smokers – is it legal?
First, you and your supervisors should understand there’s no federal law that protects smokers or entitles them...
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Is it legal for an employer to rescind a written job offer due to employee's health problem?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. An individual...
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If i got fired, am i still held to the non-compete i signed
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Answered on May 18, 2014
Mr. Cheiken's answer is excellent. Notably, one defense to a non-compete, that it is not necessary to protect a legitimate business interest of...
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I'm asking if a lawyer should be able to tell how much money their trying to get for the client in his case and if I have the
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Answered on April 15, 2014
The client has the right to communicate with their lawyer about any aspect of his or her case at any time. Nevertheless, a lawyer will be unlikely...
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I am female. If a male in my company with the same job title makes more than I do, is it discrimination?
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Answered on March 04, 2014
Equal Pay/Compensation Discrimination
The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The...
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False accusations of sexual nature on the job.
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Answered on March 02, 2014
You should immediately retain criminal defense counsel.
Can i get fired for trying to get a union into my job?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
I agree with the other commenter. You should discuss what you can say with an employment lawyer.
And, the law is very clear. Under the NLRA,...
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Eligible for umemploment benefits if employer changes my status?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Although it is possible that you might claim unemployment compensation for the hours you lose when you go from full time to part time, the fact...
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How do you apply for mediation for harassment ?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
If the harassment were employment harassment by your employer or its agent on the basis of your membership in a protected class, such as age, race,...
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