Questions answered by Kirk J. Angel

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Can an employer claim fmla leave on an employee who is out on a workmans comp claim and still getting treated??

Kirk's answer | Answered on July 12, 2011

The FMLA is a job protection, or job holding, statute. You are allowed 12 weeks of leave for a serious health condition in a 12 month period. The...

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Can employer fire me for hear say? Her word of policy violation against mine.

Kirk's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

The general answer is yes. An employer may terminate you for hearsay, i.e. the reports of other employees. Whether you can take legal action...

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Discrimination

Kirk's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

By itself, that is not enough to establish discrimination. However, it could be discrimination if you are being treated differently than other...

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How can I prove NC employer falsified information sent to Employment Sec Comm which caused UI benefits to be denied?

Kirk's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

The only way to prove falsification, or to win your benefits, is to offer sufficient evidence at the hearing and present your case correctly to the...

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What is lumbago

Kirk's answer | Answered on July 07, 2011

I haven't heard that term in some time and I don't think physicians use the term anymore. However, it generally refers to lower back pain...

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I have been RIF'd by my school system. I am 63 years old and woould be eligible for retirement in 2013.

Kirk's answer | Answered on June 27, 2011

In North Carolina, application for Social Security disability benefits will prohibit you from getting unemployment benefits. Absent exceptional...

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Can an Dept. Social Service (employer) prohibit emplouee from volunteer mediating because of possible confict of interest?

Kirk's answer | Answered on June 26, 2011

Yes, in North Carolina an employer can prohibit you from engaging in a potential conflict of interest and limit your participation in mediation...

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Employer prohibiting an employee from volunteer work when they consider it a conflict of interest with some of the same clients.

Kirk's answer | Answered on June 26, 2011

Did you have a question?

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I am denied opportunities for employment becase of a false accusation appearing on my background check. Case dismissed, but...

Kirk's answer | Answered on June 25, 2011

Probably not from an employment law perspective. In North Carolina, employers are free to choose whomever they want as employees as long as there...

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My exboss owes me over $4000 in back wages. Dept of Labor cannot help. Won my small claims case, but still not paid.

Kirk's answer | Answered on June 25, 2011

You can keep pursuing your claim against him and try to get paid. However, it may be a long losing battle. The old saying "You can't get blood...

Kirk J. Angel's Answers (2400)

Can an employer claim fmla leave on an employee who is out on a workmans comp claim and still getting treated??

Can employer fire me for hear say? Her word of policy violation against mine.

Discrimination

How can I prove NC employer falsified information sent to Employment Sec Comm which caused UI benefits to be denied?

What is lumbago

I have been RIF'd by my school system. I am 63 years old and woould be eligible for retirement in 2013.

Can an Dept. Social Service (employer) prohibit emplouee from volunteer mediating because of possible confict of interest?

Employer prohibiting an employee from volunteer work when they consider it a conflict of interest with some of the same clients.

I am denied opportunities for employment becase of a false accusation appearing on my background check. Case dismissed, but...

My exboss owes me over $4000 in back wages. Dept of Labor cannot help. Won my small claims case, but still not paid.