Questions answered by Susan A. Wuchinich

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Can I seek damages since I feel I quit under duress?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

Unless you had an enforceable valid employment agreement that the employer breached, there is little you can do about working conditions as a...

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Because of a learning disability, Geico is trying to let me go: What are my options ? Can I get unemployment?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

If you can not do the job through no fault of your own, you should qualify for unemployment compensation. I would suggest, however, that keep all...

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Can I sue for discrimination?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

In addition to this website, you may find an attorney through www.mwela.org or www.nela.org; these are two organizations that are composed of...

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I put in a 2 wk notice on Wed., May 20th for my last day to be Tues, June 2nd. Is that adequate 2 wks notice? 14 days exactly.

Susan's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Make sure that you have the correct policy and that it has not been revised or updated. In most situations, where you comply with the employer's...

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Need a free consultation with a lawyer that specializes in wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment.

Susan's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

In addition to AVVO, you may want to try your local lawyer referral service or www. mwela.org or www.nela.org. The last two are organizations...

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I was getting unemployment from a job that i was let go from went to work at at hotel was getting 16 hrs a week

Susan's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

I always counsel employees to check with a representative who is knowledgeable in unemployment compensation BEFORE quitting. Virginia has a tough...

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Am I being paid wrong/illegally?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 16, 2015

If the employer is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and you are not exempt, the employer must pay you premium pay for hours worked over 40...

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Is it illegal for my former employer to answer the question "is she eligible for rehire" with "I do not want to answer that"?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

To counteract such a comment, you may want to get a written letter of recommendation from someone very familiar with your work. Also, please see...

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How do I know if my clinical diagnoses of depression/anxiety means I have a right to accommodations from prospective employer?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

If you have a disability under the ADA, the employer is obligated to accommodate you provided that such accommodation does not cause the employer...

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Can my employer refuse to pay me during training period if I quit.

Susan's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

I agree with my colleague regarding the illegality of this arrangement. If this restaurant has a liquor license and serves alcohol, it will likely...

Susan A. Wuchinich's Answers (2105)

Can I seek damages since I feel I quit under duress?

Because of a learning disability, Geico is trying to let me go: What are my options ? Can I get unemployment?

Can I sue for discrimination?

I put in a 2 wk notice on Wed., May 20th for my last day to be Tues, June 2nd. Is that adequate 2 wks notice? 14 days exactly.

Need a free consultation with a lawyer that specializes in wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment.

I was getting unemployment from a job that i was let go from went to work at at hotel was getting 16 hrs a week

Am I being paid wrong/illegally?

Is it illegal for my former employer to answer the question "is she eligible for rehire" with "I do not want to answer that"?

How do I know if my clinical diagnoses of depression/anxiety means I have a right to accommodations from prospective employer?

Can my employer refuse to pay me during training period if I quit.