I am/was a FLDOC C.O.. After complaining of unsafe conditions & discrimination resulting in injury, I am now being terminated!

In addition to any protections you may have under the FMLA and the laws prohibiting discrimination, as a DOC employee you may also have the right...

Are there lawyers that work on contingency and have free initial consultations for Discrimination Cases in Georgia.

I suggest you write to the EEOC and request a copy of your entire file. This file is important because any lawyer who you contact will want to...

Could I have a discrimination case, if fired for filing a grievance letter with my boss/owners of the company

Based on the limited information provided in your question, it appears that you could have a possible claim regarding disability discrimination...

I live in Florida and did work as an independent contractor(1099) to a company in Boston. They have failed to pay me my last

If your claim is for less than $5000 you can file suit in small claims court in Florida. If it is in excess of $5000 you will have to file in a...

It appears that this issue is primarily an issue under the CBA. You should definitely file a grievance and hopefully pursue the mater up thorough...

Would I have to have signed something, or actually spoken to lawyer, if my name was entered on a civil suit against an employer?

It is not likely that you were a named plaintiff in a lawsuit. Depending on the type of case, you would either have to specifically opt in to the...

What can I do about pregnancy and race discrimination? The company has less than 15 employees so the EEOC cant do anything.

If the employer has less than 15 employees a claim for sex or pregnancy discrimination cannot be pursued, unless there is a local law or ordinance...

Can an employer demand that I work while I'm taking pre-approved Paid Time Off (vacation)?

Unfortunately, there is no federal or Florida law restricting the ability of the employer to require you to work even after previously having...

Although an employer can fire you when you are pregnant, they cannot fire you BECAUSE you are pregnant. In addition, based on what you described,...

Do I have a chance to win my unemployment hearing?

You clearly have a chance of winning an appeal if you were not sleeping. You will be given a chance to testify under oath at the appeal hearing...