Questions answered by Kirk J. Angel

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I'm so lost

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys. You should consult with an experienced employment attorney as soon as possible. The EEOC is notoriously slow in...

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Can the county I work for permanent part-time be sued for not keeping the work place safe for me?

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

If the attacks occurred on the job or resulted from your work duties, then it is likely your only option would be to file for Worker's Compensation...

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If your boss told you to lick his butthole playing or not would that be considered sexual harrassment?

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

That comment, by itself, will not rise to the level of actionable sexual harassment in North Carolina. However, if he is making other sexual...

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I feel as though i am being racially discriminated against at my place of employment. what should i do?

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 15, 2013

If you are being treated differently because of your national origin (American) or race, you may have a claim of discrimination. Here are some...

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Should a felony 24 years old keep a person from getting employment

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 14, 2013

Legally, yes, an employer can refuse to hire you due to a felony regardless of when it occurred.

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Can I sue my employer for monetary compensation because he gave out my address (specifically asked not to for this purpose).

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 13, 2013

I agree with Attorney Koslyn. No. It is not illegal for your employer to give out this information. Additionally, it is unlikely that you would...

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My performance write up resulted in my raise being rescinded 3 days after getting a raise can an employer do this

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

The short answer is yes. An employer can change your rate of pay at any time as long as it complies with applicable Wage and Hour Law. Reducing...

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Is vacation time required to be paid if company has new ownership.

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 12, 2013

It depends on the circumstances. Employers are not required to provide any paid time off (PTO) including vacation. However, if an employer...

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I believe erroneous convictions reported by background checks have prevented me from getting jobs. How can these errors be cor

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

I recommend getting a copy of your criminal history and reviewing it for errors. Sometimes these reports can have erroneous information in them...

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Can a company uphold a non-compete contract with me as an independent contractor?

Kirk's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

A non-compete can be enforced against a contractor so it does not matter that you were not an employee. However, courts regularly enforce...

Kirk J. Angel's Answers (2400)

I'm so lost

Can the county I work for permanent part-time be sued for not keeping the work place safe for me?

If your boss told you to lick his butthole playing or not would that be considered sexual harrassment?

I feel as though i am being racially discriminated against at my place of employment. what should i do?

Should a felony 24 years old keep a person from getting employment

Can I sue my employer for monetary compensation because he gave out my address (specifically asked not to for this purpose).

My performance write up resulted in my raise being rescinded 3 days after getting a raise can an employer do this

Is vacation time required to be paid if company has new ownership.

I believe erroneous convictions reported by background checks have prevented me from getting jobs. How can these errors be cor

Can a company uphold a non-compete contract with me as an independent contractor?