Questions answered by Alan Scott Bradin

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Could I sue for wrongful termination?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Your question is setting all kinds of alarm bells off. I would recommend that you contact an employment...

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Can I sue my boss for firing me for firing me for a wrongful reason and false accusations and assumptions?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

While there is no specific cause of action for "wrongful termination," you are able to bring suit against an employer if your termination was...

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Can I sue them for this? Are these two scenarios legal?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I agree with Ms. Faenza's assessment, and will just add that the overtime exemptions for IT workers are very fickle, with some IT workers being...

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Do I classify my workers as Independent Contractors or Employees?

Alan's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

Good on you for spotting this issue and seeking legal advice. This is one of those areas where you REALLY want to pay an attorney to advise you on...

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Is this discrimination? Can I do anything? I didn't accept another position and am now pregnant and unemployed.

Alan's answer | Answered on December 30, 2015

You'll definitely want to speak to an employment attorney. Based on the facts you've described, I believe you have enough to make the initial...

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Pro-se now but seeking atty rep. need to extend trial so I can obtain medical review of all med. records and new med. condition?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

You should contact an attorney immediately to assist you with obtaining a continuance and providing you with representation for the remainder of...

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Do we have a chance to force her to stop and have her pay us for the damages? What type of representation should we seek?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 18, 2015

You should consult with an attorney immediately. While I would echo concerns expressed by the other attorneys that your noncompete may not be...

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Forget any moral or ethical reasons to contact the company, is there any legal reason why I cannot cash this check?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

There are many reasons (moral and ethical included) as to why you should not cash the check. My colleagues have provided you with legal reasons...

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Employer had us sign a paper saying we can only be absent 3 times in one year(even with Dr note). Can they do that?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

This is absolutely incorrect, and there is likely a claim here for interference with FMLA rights. However, it is important to note that damages are...

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Did my job break the law when they fired me?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

This is an example of a "selective zero-tolerance" drug policy; and many times it leads to an employee with a viable lawsuit under some theory of...

Alan Scott Bradin's Answers (143)

Could I sue for wrongful termination?

Can I sue my boss for firing me for firing me for a wrongful reason and false accusations and assumptions?

Can I sue them for this? Are these two scenarios legal?

Do I classify my workers as Independent Contractors or Employees?

Is this discrimination? Can I do anything? I didn't accept another position and am now pregnant and unemployed.

Pro-se now but seeking atty rep. need to extend trial so I can obtain medical review of all med. records and new med. condition?

Do we have a chance to force her to stop and have her pay us for the damages? What type of representation should we seek?

Forget any moral or ethical reasons to contact the company, is there any legal reason why I cannot cash this check?

Employer had us sign a paper saying we can only be absent 3 times in one year(even with Dr note). Can they do that?

Did my job break the law when they fired me?