Questions answered by Janice L Williams-Jones

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Is it legal to be let go from a job site without prior r reprimand via text from a supervisor or a fellow employee w/ no rank?

Janice's answer | Answered on July 30, 2015

Much more information is needed to accurately respond to your question. Your should contact a local employment law attorney to discuss your case in...

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Is there a minimum amount of days an employee has to be absent from work while caring for a sick child to qualify for FMLA?

Janice's answer | Answered on July 30, 2015

Generally, to be eligible for FMLA leave, you must have worked for a covered employer (which has more than 50 employees); for at least 12 months;...

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If my employer can't meet compensation obligations to his employees can I take my clients to another employer.

Janice's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

Please meet with an attorney before going to a new company. As stated by others, you should bring all relevant documents to the meeting,...

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I have been singled out on my job by management as an incompetent employee and I am being forced out .

Janice's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

You should contact an attorney who handles employment law issues immediately because more information is needed to adequately evaluate your case. ...

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I was fired from a job (in DC - at will) due to absences from being sick (I still have my proof and pictures of the conditions).

Janice's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

If you were eligible for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off and were discharged because of FMLA or disability related reasons, you might...

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How much does it cost to retain an attorney for an EEOC Mediation case ?

Janice's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Your costs will vary depending on the length of mediation and any other time the attorney will need to adequately prepare for the mediation. For...

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Would I be able to sue for age descrimination from being too young(early 20's)

Janice's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects employees who are over age 40, which means you can't sue for age discrimination. However, your...

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Illegal interview questions

Janice's answer | Answered on April 30, 2015

The prospective employer's questions might be evidence of marital status, national origin or gender discrimination and could potentially be used to...

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I was terminated for absences and productivity, but we think it was based on my pregnancy.

Janice's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

You have stated some facts that might prove discrimination. However, an attorney would need more information to adequately evaluate the merits of...

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If my day off falls on federal holiday am i entitled to another day of with pay?

Janice's answer | Answered on April 29, 2015

If your employer provides an employee handbook, you should consult the handbook to answer your question. If there is no handbook or if the handbook...

Janice L Williams-Jones's Answers (46)

Is it legal to be let go from a job site without prior r reprimand via text from a supervisor or a fellow employee w/ no rank?

Is there a minimum amount of days an employee has to be absent from work while caring for a sick child to qualify for FMLA?

If my employer can't meet compensation obligations to his employees can I take my clients to another employer.

I have been singled out on my job by management as an incompetent employee and I am being forced out .

I was fired from a job (in DC - at will) due to absences from being sick (I still have my proof and pictures of the conditions).

How much does it cost to retain an attorney for an EEOC Mediation case ?

Would I be able to sue for age descrimination from being too young(early 20's)

Illegal interview questions

I was terminated for absences and productivity, but we think it was based on my pregnancy.

If my day off falls on federal holiday am i entitled to another day of with pay?