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Workers comp claim

Mathew's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

What do you believe your check should be? Keep in mind that the formula for calculating average weekly wage is complicated and injured workers are...

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Can an employer take money out of an employees check without their consent.

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

I would recommend contacting the Department of Labor and open an investigation into the employer's conduct.

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Under psychological harrasment can we file a lawsuit against an employer with handwritten journal documents proving it.

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

First off, I am sorry that your family is going through this terrible work situation. Nobody deserves to be harassed at work. The question for a...

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Resigning due to retaliation and discrimination based on a disability and using FMLA. Will I stand a chance to collect UE in NC?

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

Under the current iteration of North Carolina unemployment, the answer is likely no. However, you may still have remedies for FMLA...

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Can an ex-employer continue your IRA and cash it in getting the money claiming you as an employee when your not? Is this fraud?

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

Any IRA plan provided by your employer is governed by the plan documents that should have been disbursed upon your inclusion in the plan. Many...

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Personal defamation.

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

I agree with my colleagues' analysis, but with a caveat. Since they accused you of a crime, this may qualify as defamation per se, in which...

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In NC, if an employer violates any of the terms of an employment contract, does that mean the whole contract is void?

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

This depends on the contract. I would retain a local attorney to review the contract and give an opinion on whether they are in breach and what...

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Can I sue for my manager telling Co workers I'm getting fired. I've been out of work for 7 weeks with a injury.

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

No, you cannot sue for your manager telling a co-worker that you will be fired. However, if his grabbing of your hips was non-consensual, you...

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Can I be terminated from my job because I make people feel uncomfortable?

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

They are allowed to fire you for any non-discriminatory reason. Making people uncomfortable would apply. They do not need to be objectively...

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Is there anything I can do about my husband firing me from a job?

Mathew's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Honestly, you may want to seek domestic counsel instead of an employment counsel. As to the termination, you would need to provide additional...

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