James Patrick Garrity

James Patrick Garrity's Answers (276)

Tallahassee, FL

Wrongful termination Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

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I was sexually harassed at work in March did I wait to long for a law suit ??

James's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Hi there. I'm terribly sorry to hear about your situation. Employees who suffer discrimination or harassment in Georgia have 180 days from the...

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I was demoted of position and status upon return from FMLA leave. is this retaliation?

James's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Generally, it is unlawful for an employer to demote an employee returning from FMLA leave. ...

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I have returned to work after a lengthy workers comp claim which is still open, and am feeling harassed

James's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

HI there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some additional thoughts. Georgia does not have a law protecting employees against...

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Last year I was terminated from my job because I was on a medical leave during the 6 months probationary period. Should I sue?

James's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You might have a claim, depending. The FMLA generally does not apply to employees who've...

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Can National Origin Discrimination apply to being born within the US?

James's answer | Answered on June 20, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The short answer is, being from New York, if that's the actual motive for your employer's...

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Can an employer hold your bonus

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. There are some issues your question raises that an employee-rights lawyer could help you with. ...

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I live in Georgia, I feel that this car lot is discriminating against me being I'm one of few being sued.

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2015

HI there. I'm sorry to hear about that. Believe it or not, you might have a claim. The dealer has the right to sue you if you're not paying...

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How would I go about filing a sexual harassment suit against my former employer?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You have two options in most sexual harassment situations. One is to file a lawsuit...

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Was i wrongfully terminated?

James's answer | Answered on June 19, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Why did you refuse to sign the FMLA forms, just out of curiosity? You're right that you...

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Overtime and of the books

James's answer | Answered on June 14, 2015

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I represent employees only, and only in the area of workplace issues, so a few possible claims...

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