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Is it ok to be degraded in front of an entire dealership of over 20 people. I was yelled at and told I was an idiot.
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Answered on December 19, 2012
Is it okay to be degraded by being yelled at and called an idiot? No it is not. However, the question should be: Is it lawful to be degraded by...
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I am a federal employee and I believe I was not selected for a job I applied for with my agency because of my national origin.
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Answered on December 19, 2012
This is more complex than it seems. For the initial part of the internal process, you probably do not need an attorney. However, having a...
Am I able to file & receive unemployment if I'm fired due to a denied medical claim, but my company labeled it "job abandonment?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
If you "abandoned" your job you are not eligible for unemployment benefits. However, if you are not able to work your job due to a health...
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As temporary associates we are having to take a mandatory vacation. Is this legal?
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Not sure what you mean by "mandatory" vacation. The employer is free to cut your hours at any time it wishes. The term "vacation" implies that...
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Can I make a law suit over Subway not hiring me because of my felony.
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Answered on December 18, 2012
Short answer: most likely no.
Can employer force me to disclose a previous WC injury while requiring me to perform duties outside of my job description?
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Answered on December 16, 2012
You are not required to provide health information just because the employer asks about it. However, you are required to show that you can perform...
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I have been working as a 1099 employee for a company for just over a year. I signed a non-compete agreement with them at the tim
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Answered on December 14, 2012
I would need more information and you should probably consult with an attorney directly about it. However, if the party to the contract did not...
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My mother's place of employment wants to fire her, due to her being disabled. Is there anything we can do.
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Answered on December 14, 2012
If she works for an employer with 15 or more employees, the following applies:
If she is disabled, but can perform her job, terminating her...
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IC payment
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Answered on December 14, 2012
If you were an independent contractor it will likely depend on what the contract says regarding payment.
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Can I apply for unemployment benefits, if I am out of work due to a non-work related injury?
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Answered on December 13, 2012
If you are unable to work the former job due to the injury, but you are able to perform some jobs, then I would argue that you are entitled to...