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Sexual harassment

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

Not necessarily. There is not enough information provided in the question to be able to give a complete answer. For example, if the employer has...

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How much can i sue for,for sexual harassment?

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

The question of damages in a sexual harassment case depends on many factors such as the indentity of the harasser, whether the company was aware of...

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Do i need an employment/labor attorney .l.g

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

It is always a good idea to have a lawyer review the agreement and answer any questions you may have. It is sometimes possible to negotiate for...

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How do I go about filing a sexual harassment claim if I was employed by the agent and not the company?

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

The situation you describe can be complex depending on the number of employees employed by the agent. Uner federal law the employer must have at...

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I was employed through a temp agency & was let go by the company. Can future employers call the company or just the agency?

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 29, 2009

The law does not limit the right of an employer to contact the temp agency or the company. They may contact either one for the purpose of...

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My employer has overpaid me 3 weeks in a row even after I told them about it do I have to pay them back

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

Generally speaking when one receives money by mistake, to which they are not entitled, the money must be returned. The fact that your employer may...

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I am 55 years old, have worked for the federal govt for 18 years as a LEO. I have been asked to step down or told I would be.

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

You essentially have three choices if you would like to assert an age discrimination claim against your employer. (1) You could do nothing and...

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I have worked for the City of Tyler for 18 years, and have been repeatedly been discriminated against for gender, relgion, and d

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 21, 2009

You should keep in mind that there are time limits regarding claims of discrimination under both state and federal law. The fact that you have...

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Can an office manager call you while on vacation and threaten to fire you because the fill in couldn't do your job?

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 20, 2009

Assuming your friend is an at will employee, the answer to your question is yes. However, based on your description of events, there may be some...

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What information can a former employer tell a potential employer?

Archibald's answer | Answered on July 20, 2009

Age discrimination is obviously illegal, but under Florida law you only have one year to file your claim with the Florida Commission on Human...

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Sexual harassment

How much can i sue for,for sexual harassment?

Do i need an employment/labor attorney .l.g

How do I go about filing a sexual harassment claim if I was employed by the agent and not the company?

I was employed through a temp agency & was let go by the company. Can future employers call the company or just the agency?

My employer has overpaid me 3 weeks in a row even after I told them about it do I have to pay them back

I am 55 years old, have worked for the federal govt for 18 years as a LEO. I have been asked to step down or told I would be.

I have worked for the City of Tyler for 18 years, and have been repeatedly been discriminated against for gender, relgion, and d

Can an office manager call you while on vacation and threaten to fire you because the fill in couldn't do your job?

What information can a former employer tell a potential employer?