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I was let go from my company ,here in PA I'm an at will employee so no problem there. However, in my contract I'm eligible

Edward's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

The company has to apply uniformly any policy they have, but they do not have to give you a prorated bonus if its not their uniform policy to do...

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How do I make my employer and workplace bully know that their action or non-action is not acceptable. An apology is expected.

Edward's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

Most people feel bullying is illegal. If they are doing this because of your health issues (disability), sex, age, national origin, race, color...

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My friend needs to get personal belongings from his home after his girlfriend kicked him out.

Edward's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

One way is for the son to hire an attorney. In my experience, hiring an attorney can be cost prohibitive in this situation, but it is potentially...

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I have been working at a company for approx 13 months. After a 7 year employee left to work for competition, they are asking me

Edward's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

Hard to finesse this one. If you get fired, you will be likely eligible for unemployment. Sometimes stalling works. Ultimately, when push comes...

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What's going to happen?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 04, 2012

You may get lucky and win an Unemployment case but you would have to convince the Referee you were not really stealing. May not be fire here but...

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Can I get fired from my job for being late ?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

I agree with other counsel. Asthma is a chronic condition covered by FMLA which covers emergency leave taken for a serious health codition of a...

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Can an employer legally look at my personal bank account and assets?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

Not clear how the employer would get access to that information. You should check with your bank to make sure if he didn't get the information...

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I have a previous employer that is calling my current employer

Edward's answer | Answered on October 02, 2012

This sounds like a good defamation case. You should contact a Pittsburgh lawyer about a defamation case.

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Who do i contact for issues like this

Edward's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

I agree with the other lawyer. This does not sound like illegal conduct. Being a bit of a jerk is not illegal. Treating someone different...

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Why doesnt an assistant manager move up to manager position if manager is terminated?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 01, 2012

It's all within managment's discretion to make the call, even from VP to President in a company. I often tell my clients that workplace decisions...

Edward Clement Sweeney's Answers (1311)

I was let go from my company ,here in PA I'm an at will employee so no problem there. However, in my contract I'm eligible

How do I make my employer and workplace bully know that their action or non-action is not acceptable. An apology is expected.

My friend needs to get personal belongings from his home after his girlfriend kicked him out.

I have been working at a company for approx 13 months. After a 7 year employee left to work for competition, they are asking me

What's going to happen?

Can I get fired from my job for being late ?

Can an employer legally look at my personal bank account and assets?

I have a previous employer that is calling my current employer

Who do i contact for issues like this

Why doesnt an assistant manager move up to manager position if manager is terminated?