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Can your boss lay you off after you tell them that you are pregnant because your doctor requires you to be on bed rest?
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Answered on May 18, 2012
As a general rule no. The employer cannot discriminate against you on grounds of pregnancy. Also, you may also qualify for medical leave under...
Can Virginia deny unemployment benefits due to medical reasons?
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Answered on May 17, 2012
Each case is different and is depend on the circumstances. Please contact me If you are denied unemployment compensation after your first fact...
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Can I sue my past employer in Virginia, for discrimination and creating an hostile work environment?
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Answered on May 14, 2012
Unless you can prove that the employer's conduct is based on (1) PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION that being sex, race, creed, national origin,...
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What kind of lawyer do i need?
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Answered on May 14, 2012
Without knowing all the particulars of your situation, I would contact Legal Services of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia to see if you...
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Can a employee be terminated for researching info on an uncomfortable workplace?
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Answered on May 07, 2012
An employer cannot terminate an employee if the termination is motivated by prohibited discrimination (such as race, age, sex, pregnancy, creed,...
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Can Virginia employers fire based upon a feeling? (I asked this question before but want to add additional detail)
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Answered on May 06, 2012
Unfortunately, nasty behavior (as long as it does not amount to prohibited discrimination (such as race, sex, national origin, creed, disability)...
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Got fired looking to get my sick pay i accured over the 8 yrs their am i entilied to it.
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Answered on April 28, 2012
Under the Virginia minimum wage law and the Federal Fair Labor Labor Standards Act, you are only entitled to pay for hours actually worked. ...
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What arguments can I offer to extend my unemployment benefits to 79 or 99 weeks? This limit was stated by the President on TV.
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Answered on April 27, 2012
Without seeing the documents and knowing all the facts of your situation, I suspect that you are no longer eligible for extended benefits because...
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What is the likelihood of successfully pressing a case of harassment?
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Answered on April 25, 2012
If the true reason, given during your probationary period, was just because three people decided they did not like you and their decision was not...
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Work ending
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Answered on April 21, 2012
Unless you have a valid contract stipulating otherwise or the decision to lower your pay was motivated by prohibited discrimination (e.g., race,...
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