Questions answered by Henry Wilkins Frampton IV

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Do I have more of a case than just being reimbursed for unpaid hours?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

It sounds like you may have a good claim for unpaid overtime and for retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the overtime claim...

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Can you get out of a release and separation agreement if the company was using it as a cover up?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

It sounds like you may have some grounds for voiding the severance agreement you signed, but you would need an employment attorney to review it to...

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What legal protections do I have for testifying at trial of a fellow employee?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

Depends on the type of proceeding. As a general matter, if you testify truthfully in an employment discrimination case, federal law protects you...

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Can a person living in a prison ministry trailer who is paying rent and complying with all rules be evicted?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

It depends to some degree on the lease agreement with the ministry. Generally, residential tenants cannot be kicked out for no reason as long as...

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I had been working for my employer for 2 yrs plus. I gave notice 5 weeks prior to date. It has been 2 weeks. What to do?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

I can't quite tell what the question is, but your post raises a lot of issues. First, if anyone at your organization is being pressured to...

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I purchased a laptop from a North Charleston business, in good faith. Turns out the laptop was stolen

Henry's answer | Answered on November 18, 2015

I would be curious on what grounds the business refuses to refund the money. Sounds like you probably have a meritorious lawsuit against them, but...

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I was fired from my job without cause. Can they do that? Can they block my 401k money too?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 18, 2015

While South Carolina is an at-will state, meaning that employees can generally be let go without cause, there are a few exceptions. For example,...

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Is this an overtime law violation?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 17, 2015

It depends on the situation. Under federal law, when you're scheduled for a shift of 24 or more hours, the employer is generally permitted to...

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Can my employer make me pay back used vacation time if I quit?

Henry's answer | Answered on November 17, 2015

Doubtful. It depends on the specifics of your wife's situation and the employer's written policies, but it is unlikely that the employer would be...

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Henry's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Whether a lawyer will take a defamation case on contingency will depend heavily on two factors. First, it will depend on how strong your case is. ...

Henry Wilkins Frampton IV's Answers (45)

Do I have more of a case than just being reimbursed for unpaid hours?

Can you get out of a release and separation agreement if the company was using it as a cover up?

What legal protections do I have for testifying at trial of a fellow employee?

Can a person living in a prison ministry trailer who is paying rent and complying with all rules be evicted?

I had been working for my employer for 2 yrs plus. I gave notice 5 weeks prior to date. It has been 2 weeks. What to do?

I purchased a laptop from a North Charleston business, in good faith. Turns out the laptop was stolen

I was fired from my job without cause. Can they do that? Can they block my 401k money too?

Is this an overtime law violation?

Can my employer make me pay back used vacation time if I quit?

Civil litigation lawyers that gets paid based off contingency fees