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Emails proving discrimination

Edward's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

Yes, you can, and should probably do so. One problem in many cases is that your need to collect evidence and use it often conflicts with a desire...

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Non solicitation clause with therapy company

Edward's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

This seems a bit odd. Lets start at whether you are bound. Did you sign an agreement? You are not bound by anything you did not agree to. Now...

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Well I was injured at work 14 months ago and about 2 months ago they fired me. stating after a year you lose your seniority and

Edward's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

Sounds like you may have a case. It sounds like they potentially retaliated against you for filing a workers' compensation claim. Please call me...

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Can I be made to sit with patients? Also patients in isolation?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Sounds like they want you to quit or storm off. If you storm off, you will not be eligible for unemployment. You may be able to take the position...

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Can unemployment compensation decision be presented to EEOC and/or court in support of a discrimination argument?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

Not much. An unemployment decision is (1) almost never binding on a case of discrimination and (2) decides different issues than raised in a...

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As a member of SEIU I went to arbitration & the Commonwealth and Union must submit their briefs. Am I entitled to a copy of it?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

Not sure. There could be an odd union rule that you are not, but in most circumstances if an attorney represents you then you are the client and...

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I was terminated from my job and filed unemployment. Employer stated this was due to parent complaints.

Edward's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

More information is needed. Have you been ruled against? Why do you need to appeal? If you had a referee hearing and none of this came up, it...

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I recently dropped my homeowners by not paying the new premium. Can they send me a bill for a cancellation fee?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

They cannot charge you a cancellation fee without a contractual right or pre-notice to you this could occur in some way. I would review your...

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Is it unethical or misconduct when a male lawyer gives unwanted attention to his client's female opposition? What can be done?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

Depends. Attorney conduct of this nature may be unethical if it impacts substantively on your interests, and even if it does not, it is probably...

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Subpoena duces tecum

Edward's answer | Answered on April 07, 2013

Your attorney does not have power to subpoena documents before the EEOC. However, he has the power to ask the EEOC to do it. However, the EOC...

Edward Clement Sweeney's Answers (1311)

Emails proving discrimination

Non solicitation clause with therapy company

Well I was injured at work 14 months ago and about 2 months ago they fired me. stating after a year you lose your seniority and

Can I be made to sit with patients? Also patients in isolation?

Can unemployment compensation decision be presented to EEOC and/or court in support of a discrimination argument?

As a member of SEIU I went to arbitration & the Commonwealth and Union must submit their briefs. Am I entitled to a copy of it?

I was terminated from my job and filed unemployment. Employer stated this was due to parent complaints.

I recently dropped my homeowners by not paying the new premium. Can they send me a bill for a cancellation fee?

Is it unethical or misconduct when a male lawyer gives unwanted attention to his client's female opposition? What can be done?

Subpoena duces tecum