Can I be fired if I told the company that I had a criminal record and I even told them what is was and they hired me anyway.

Yes, you can be fired based on your criminal record, even if your employer was aware of it at that time of hire. With that being said, it's...

Hi I'm planning on building a case against starbucks for discrimination. How would I go about getting a lawyer.

Discrimination cases can be very complex and hard to prove. You will probably not be able to find an attorney to assist you in the case pro bono,...

I am a teacher at a Charlotte Charter school. I have been forced to resign. Do I have legal recourse?

I agree with Mr. Ward. You should definitely consult with an employment law attorney to see if you have any possible options. Good luck.

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Is it lawful to get terminated from employment nine days after intermittent FMLA approval from an employment at will state?

I agree with the other attorneys. You should definitely consult with an education law attorney about a possible FMLA and/or ADA claim. An...

Ms. Sergeant is right; you need to consult with an education law attorney who can view your contract to see if there are any grounds to bring a...

If child attends a private school can school override MD order

The other attorneys are right. They can absolutely do this.

Mr. Rothrock is right. In NC you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. The exceptions are if you were terminated based on your...

Hi I was treated unfair from my manager and get fired 2 weeks ago

Mr. Love is right. There is no law that requires an Employer to terminate any employee's employment simply because of illegal drug use. They...

Can I sue my former employer if I feel I was wrongfully terminated as an "At Will" status employee?

The other attorneys are right. You should look at your severance agreement (if you have one) to see if you waived any rights to file these claims....

I agree with the other attorneys. Wrongful discharge/discrimination/retaliation cases are difficult to prove in NC, but it can be done. And just...