Questions answered by Jeremy Randall Summerlin

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Can I sue them because this is stressful not having money to support my kids and my household.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

You may have claims under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act or the Family and Medical Leave, but a determination of whether either apply requires a...

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Should I negotiate more time on my severance and get the clause about paying their attorney fees if I sue removed?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I agree with Mr. Meisenhelder. The employer is not obligated to offer any severance, and if you make a counteroffer, then that constitutes a...

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Can my job drug test me or will my word be enough? Can they fire me for an assumption fir someone's opinion?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

The default rule in South Carolina is that employees are presumed to be "at-will" employees unless there's an employment contract that says...

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Can they tell me i am not at fault and then penalize by not paying

Jeremy's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

In South Carolina, the employer is only obligated to pay for the hours that you worked, unless an employment contract provides otherwise. If you...

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Can this non-compete clause still be enforceable if the employer has not paid on-time and if they are decreasing pay?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

The answer will depend on the language in the contract and the facts surrounding the the signing of the contract and your employment since signing....

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Do I need an attorney?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

Nothing in your question would provide a basis for any legal claims. If you have additional facts, you should speak with a local employment lawyer...

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Do I have any legal avenues in this situations Could I receive any financial payout from him/company for his actions

Jeremy's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

You may have claims for assault and battery for his putting hands on you. I don't believe you would have any claims for racial harassment since you...

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Do I have any legal recourse?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

If someone is saying things about you that are untrue, then you may have a claim for defamation, although the viability of it would hinge on the...

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Do you have any attorney that can help with.

Jeremy's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

The Find a Lawyer tab at the top of the page is a good place to start. The SC Bar also provides the Lawyer Referral Service, which can be accessed...

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Can a South Carolina non profit be held liable for discrimination and false repersentation ?

Jeremy's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

You've not submitted any facts that implicate unlawful discrimination, or any other legal right for that matter.

Jeremy Randall Summerlin's Answers (385)

Can I sue them because this is stressful not having money to support my kids and my household.

Should I negotiate more time on my severance and get the clause about paying their attorney fees if I sue removed?

Can my job drug test me or will my word be enough? Can they fire me for an assumption fir someone's opinion?

Can they tell me i am not at fault and then penalize by not paying

Can this non-compete clause still be enforceable if the employer has not paid on-time and if they are decreasing pay?

Do I need an attorney?

Do I have any legal avenues in this situations Could I receive any financial payout from him/company for his actions

Do I have any legal recourse?

Do you have any attorney that can help with.

Can a South Carolina non profit be held liable for discrimination and false repersentation ?