There are generally three types of damages that you could get in a Title VII discrimination or retaliation claim. First, if you were fired, you...

Wrongly fired

I agree with the attorney who posted first. Yes, the employer can do that. It is irrelevant that the employer learned of the charge from your ex.

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I was expected to drive work truck owned by my boss to do my job and got pulled over year ago for expired registration.

I agree with the attorney who posted first. The court will not accept as an excuse that you thought your boss took care of it because it is your...

I agree with the attorney who posted first. The question moving forward will be: what was the motive for the adverse action? If the motive was...

My employer reduced my hours from 40 to14 per wk to 16 for the month. When would this be considered a constructive layoff?

Can they do this? Yes. The difficult question is whether you can get, or keep, unemployment benefits and the answer would vary depending on...

Do/should I need/have an attorney for an employment benefit hearing?!

The appeals hearing, whether conducted in person or via phone, is a legal proceeding in which testimony is developed via direct and cross...

Can I sue a company for wrongful termination if the work was funded through a government grant?

In almost all cases, you will only be able to sue your actual employer and no one else. Your pay statement should tell you who your employer was...

Can a company create a position then promote an employee without giving the opportunity to apply to other employees with seniori

Yes, the company can do that. The question is actually: can you take legal action based on the company's action? In general, a company can promote...

I was laid off (seasonally) with no specific return date. Can they cut my unemployment?

You should proceed with caution. Under the facts you state, I believe the Division of Employment Security would likely conclude that you either...

I told my manager on dutie that i was on water pills she announced in front of customers and told another manager bout my issue?

I agree with Attorney Spencer and the employer may have violated its responsibilities under the ADA. However, I strongly recommend that you...