Questions answered by Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus

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Religious discrimination?

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

You can check with your local branch of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to see if this is illegal. Also, you can check with an...

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My employer let our GM sexually harass me, and violated labor laws with me, what can I do?

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

I am not licensed in your state. You may want to take this to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in your state. Also, you may want...

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Do you have to pay back unemployment already received when it was approved first.

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

You should definitely appeal the denial. Yes, you do run the risk of having to pay this money back if you lose the appeal. You can check with your...

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Question regarding an incident at a former employer.

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

If your appeals are not exhausted, you should appeal your denial of unemployment compensation. You should check with your local legal aid office to...

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I was fired for using the restroom for 7mins... and for using 6days of my p.t.o to see my sick father

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

You should check with an employment attorney in your state to see if this is violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Also, you should...

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I was terminated from my job after two days in the medical field for being color blind.My job consist of me knowing 3 colors.

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

You may have a claim under the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act. You should check with an employment attorney in Virginia Beach. You can also...

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Does time away from work while on workers compensation disability count for employee benefits such as vacation time & severance

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

I doubt that the law requires an employer to provide this benefit. You can check with your personnel policy or HR department. As the other attorney...

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Late Paycheck Law

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

I practice law in Virginia. Our state has a state wage an hour department in its department of labor and industry. You should check to see if your...

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Employment law

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

This depends upon the state. In Virginia where I have practiced for 35 years the illegal worker could not sue because his contract for employment...

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If your employer ask you to quit your job to be rehired later. Can you still file for unemployment?

Gerald's answer | Answered on July 09, 2010

I would definitely not quit. This could be a set up. You should also check with an employment attorney in your state. You may have a claim under...

Gerald Gregory Lutkenhaus's Answers (3674)

Religious discrimination?

My employer let our GM sexually harass me, and violated labor laws with me, what can I do?

Do you have to pay back unemployment already received when it was approved first.

Question regarding an incident at a former employer.

I was fired for using the restroom for 7mins... and for using 6days of my p.t.o to see my sick father

I was terminated from my job after two days in the medical field for being color blind.My job consist of me knowing 3 colors.

Does time away from work while on workers compensation disability count for employee benefits such as vacation time & severance

Late Paycheck Law

Employment law

If your employer ask you to quit your job to be rehired later. Can you still file for unemployment?