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An accusation was made and is being investigated internally at work. The accusee is on paid leave..is a lawyer needed?
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Answered on April 16, 2014
The company's purpose is to avoid liability. Yours is to see that it is accountable. Those are not the same. Get your own lawyer to review this if...
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Under the following scenario, would I be entitled to back severance pay?
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Answered on April 15, 2014
I recommend that you contract counsel about this. Good luck.
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I have had trouble getting an attorney for a multi-faceted Federal case. If I file a complaint initially with the EEOC and it
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Answered on April 15, 2014
Absolutely consider consulting with counsel at the outset. Your later court case must be defined by what you alleged to the EEOC. Just last week...
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Can my employee stop me from taking FMLA leave and if they do what is my recourse?
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Answered on April 07, 2014
the law permits up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, if the company is large enough, you worked over 1200 hours in a year and you've been there at least...
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Is there recourse for an employee who is discriminated against for having a worker comp injury that evolves into retaliation?
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Answered on March 31, 2014
There may be. However, your lawyer will need to sort out the extent to which the discipline may appear reasonable and non-retaliatory.
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A legally exempt salaried employee who calls in sick for the day. Maryland
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Answered on March 29, 2014
Full day deductions may be permissible, but if you are working part of the day, albeit at home, that exempt status which the employer values may be...
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Got unlawfully terminated from job in another state, do I need a lawyer from that state or the state of my residence?
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Answered on March 26, 2014
To litigate, you will most likely be in Michigan and would therefore need counsel admitted to practice there. However, at this stage, you need to...
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My company now requires salaried store managers to work 45 hours a week but are only paid for 40
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Answered on March 25, 2014
Depends on the details. The law has its own way of determining whether the employers are in fact hourly despite employer designation of salaried.
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Is it beneficial to first use the EEOC sexual harassment/employment since the fact finding and investigation are free?
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Answered on March 25, 2014
Is your employment in Prince George's, or another area jurisdiction? The answer may depend.
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Ive bend told I would make a certan salary and was payed what was in my job tittle, every time I work a certain amount of hours
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Answered on March 25, 2014
This might very well violate Fair Labor Standards Act and D.C.'s wage and hour law, too. Discuss this in detail with counsel.
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