Questions answered by Meredith Jean Carter

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Can I sue my employer for asking me if I am pregnant?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 24, 2017

You lied on your FMLA forms? That is not good. If they did retaliate against you for exercising your rights under the FMLA or for pregnancy...

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My husband told my employer as well as called a former employee spreading rumors about drug use and other things

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

Is anything he disclosed true? If so, then you would not have a case for defamation and/or slander. However, there may be other contractual options...

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Why would my right to sue letter be provoked due to address

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

I am not following your terminology. What is the date on the RTS? You have to file a lawsuit within 90 days of the date on the letter. Is your...

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Do I have a legal case against my company?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

If the negativity and comments are causing you economic harm and are published to a third party, you could possibly have a claim for defamation,...

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Can I take legal action?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

Sounds like you have a potential disability discrimination claim. You should speak with an employment attorney to discuss your legal options.

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I was sexually harassed at work and not on work time by employees. What can I do?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 15, 2017

I'm sorry you went through this. In regards to the male who assaulted you at a birthday party, you can always file criminal charges against him....

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In Ga can an employee deduct money from your check for mistakes without your permission?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 13, 2017

This is called wage theft. You can file a complaint with the Department of Labor for these unlawful practices. You can also consult with an...

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My husband was threatened at work but he was a contract employee. Is there anything he can do about it?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 13, 2017

There is a cause of action in Georgia that mandates employers maintain a safe work environment. If the threatening behavior continues, he should...

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Coerced into resigning... what rights do I have in terms of a) final paycheck date and b) rights to commission I earned?

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 13, 2017

Did you think your supervisor did not like you because of any protected characteristic? Or, was it just your personalities did not match? If it was...

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What can I do to get my servance pay

Meredith's answer | Answered on March 13, 2017

If you have a written contract, as you stated, then you could file a breach of contract claim in Magistrate Court for the remaining wages owed, or...

Meredith Jean Carter's Answers (587)

Can I sue my employer for asking me if I am pregnant?

My husband told my employer as well as called a former employee spreading rumors about drug use and other things

Why would my right to sue letter be provoked due to address

Do I have a legal case against my company?

Can I take legal action?

I was sexually harassed at work and not on work time by employees. What can I do?

In Ga can an employee deduct money from your check for mistakes without your permission?

My husband was threatened at work but he was a contract employee. Is there anything he can do about it?

Coerced into resigning... what rights do I have in terms of a) final paycheck date and b) rights to commission I earned?

What can I do to get my servance pay