Questions answered by Susan A. Wuchinich

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What actions should he take to protect himself? Is this illegal? Should it be reported or proved in some manner?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 20, 2016

You cannot be fired for a garnishment for one debt . See https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs30.htm. However, "The Act does not...

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My question is is this something worth pursuing legal action?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

If you left your last job because you and the new company had agreed on this rate, you could argue on a contract or quasi-contract theory...

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What legal actions or options do I have in this situation?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

If she grabbed you by the arm, it would appear to be an assault and battery. However, I would discuss the details of what happened privately with...

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Is it aganst the law to deney a promation based on teeth alone and then not stand by your employee when they do get there teeth

Susan's answer | Answered on May 08, 2016

There is generally no requirement that an employer promote you, unless failure to do so is based on a form of PROHIBITED discrimination such as...

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What can I do as far as suing for harassment and hostility in the workplace?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

If the company has done nothing, they value her more than they value you. Unfortunately, there is no requirement that employees be treated with...

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Can I reapply for unemployment and not add my job that I only worked for for 3 months? Can I file suit for 9yr job?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

What caused the end of your second job? Did you quit or did the employer terminate you, alleging misconduct?

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How this can be resolve by the state or supreme court? is there a way that I can get compensated?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

Unfortunately, there is little you can do about favoritism in the private workplace--- unless the motive is a prohibited form of discrimination,...

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Can i/we take legal action against the company and should we get an attorney or is there nothing we can do

Susan's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

As it is affecting other employees, I would contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division to file a complaint. The Department of...

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Can small business owners get away with not paying their illegal employees?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 22, 2016

You can report this matter to the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The fact that the employee is undocumented will not affect him...

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What can i do to stop this with out getting fired or hours cut?

Susan's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

Sometimes if an employer has a health insurance that kicks in after 90 day, the employer will try to either find grounds for firing you or forcing...

Susan A. Wuchinich's Answers (2105)

What actions should he take to protect himself? Is this illegal? Should it be reported or proved in some manner?

My question is is this something worth pursuing legal action?

What legal actions or options do I have in this situation?

Is it aganst the law to deney a promation based on teeth alone and then not stand by your employee when they do get there teeth

What can I do as far as suing for harassment and hostility in the workplace?

Can I reapply for unemployment and not add my job that I only worked for for 3 months? Can I file suit for 9yr job?

How this can be resolve by the state or supreme court? is there a way that I can get compensated?

Can i/we take legal action against the company and should we get an attorney or is there nothing we can do

Can small business owners get away with not paying their illegal employees?

What can i do to stop this with out getting fired or hours cut?