Questions answered by Bonita M. Riggens

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Does an employee have the right to a non hostile work place?

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 18, 2009

There is no law prohibiting mean and nasty bosses, but some of the other things you describe may be illegal. Him having "a thing" for young girls...

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Will someone be eligible for unemployment benefits if terminated.

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 18, 2009

She should be able to receive her benefits but if the initial Determination denies her make sure she appeals it. She will then have a telephone...

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What steps should I take if I feel like I was wrongfully terminated and personally discriminated against by a former supervisor

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 18, 2009

It depends upon which workplace issues occurred to determine whether you were illegally discriminated against by your supervisor. Before you do...

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How can I get paid for work done in 2007? My ex-boss is still giving me the run around and still hasn't paid me?

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 08, 2009

Yes there is still time to make your claim but do it as soon as possible. Bonnie Riggens Law Office of Bonita M. Riggens 669 1st Ave....

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After a year, still haven't heard from the unemployment office.

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 02, 2009

It is way overdue from you to hear from them. they normally send out a wage transcipt within 2 weeks after initial filing. You need to call and...

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Question about loosing an unemployment appeal in wisconsin. and if it is justified?.

Bonita's answer | Answered on June 02, 2009

You need to contact an attorney in Wisconsin who is familiar with unemployment compensation law. If you can't find one on AVVO, check out...

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My husbands unemployment was appealed and I don't know what to do

Bonita's answer | Answered on May 27, 2009

1. It may be a clerical error that they are saying ABC is appealing - it's not unheard of. The agency is currently overloaded. Call the Agency...

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I filed an EEOC claim and I need to know what I should ask for in my mediation. I'm not sure what i am entitled to?

Bonita's answer | Answered on May 27, 2009

It all depends on the kind of case you filed. Go to EEOC.gov and read about the different types of discrimination charges and what types of...

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Need to know what to do

Bonita's answer | Answered on May 27, 2009

The very first thing she should do is apply for unemployment compensation. If there really no customer complaints, then the manager may have...

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What can I do about false statements resulting in loss of employment in Florida?

Bonita's answer | Answered on May 22, 2009

There is no wrongful termination action available in Florida against your former employer. Florida is an employment at will state, meaning your...

Bonita M. Riggens's Answers (528)

Does an employee have the right to a non hostile work place?

Will someone be eligible for unemployment benefits if terminated.

What steps should I take if I feel like I was wrongfully terminated and personally discriminated against by a former supervisor

How can I get paid for work done in 2007? My ex-boss is still giving me the run around and still hasn't paid me?

After a year, still haven't heard from the unemployment office.

Question about loosing an unemployment appeal in wisconsin. and if it is justified?.

My husbands unemployment was appealed and I don't know what to do

I filed an EEOC claim and I need to know what I should ask for in my mediation. I'm not sure what i am entitled to?

Need to know what to do

What can I do about false statements resulting in loss of employment in Florida?