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Human resources/employment law what defines hostile work environment. What defines retaliation and what is needed to prove this.

Susan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

I suggest that you search for an attorney through not only this website but www.mwela.org and www.nela.org; there two organizations are composed of...

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Can I be fired by accompany nurse or the company because I was sick and could not provide enough urine for a random drug test.

Susan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

I suggest getting treatment from a doctor and obtaining medical records on this. Since in Virginia, you can be fired for good cause, no cause or...

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If I file my wages I earned ($57.87) while on unemployment one week late is that a problem?

Susan's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

Reporting wages is very important in Virginia. Please see my guide on this Why did you not report them immediately?

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Can I take legal action against my employer for not paying the correct amount of overtime?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

It depends on whether your employer is subject to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); if it is and you or the company do not qualify for...

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What can I do if I've been on work restrictions for two weeks and it's starting to affect my right arm?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

It is not clear what you are asking. If this is a result of an injury at work, you should file a workers compensation claim, if you have not...

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How can I defend myself from a harassing boss

Susan's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

I agree with my colleague. To protected yourself in the event of a termination, I start looking for another job now. You may want to see my...

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Virginia overtime laws

Susan's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

As this appears to be affecting more than just you,you may also want file a complaint (which will be held confidential) with the US Department of...

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Can an "AT WILL" state lay someone off with a good rating and many years service and then replace them immediately?

Susan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Unfortunately, yes in the absence of an enforceable employment contract, prohibited discrimination or protected activity. I take it that you have...

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Are meal breaks required in long hour shifts 10+ in the state of Virginia

Susan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

However, in order to be deducted from hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a break must be generally at least 30 minutes long.. See 29...

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Can a job(factory) on the points system force a person to work on a mandatory overtime day while the employ has a family membICU

Susan's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Unless you qualify for FMLA, the answer, unfortunately, is usually yes. I am assuming that you have no enforceable employment contract with the...

Susan A. Wuchinich's Answers (2105)

Human resources/employment law what defines hostile work environment. What defines retaliation and what is needed to prove this.

Can I be fired by accompany nurse or the company because I was sick and could not provide enough urine for a random drug test.

If I file my wages I earned ($57.87) while on unemployment one week late is that a problem?

Can I take legal action against my employer for not paying the correct amount of overtime?

What can I do if I've been on work restrictions for two weeks and it's starting to affect my right arm?

How can I defend myself from a harassing boss

Virginia overtime laws

Can an "AT WILL" state lay someone off with a good rating and many years service and then replace them immediately?

Are meal breaks required in long hour shifts 10+ in the state of Virginia

Can a job(factory) on the points system force a person to work on a mandatory overtime day while the employ has a family membICU