My wife just got MMI in TN for work related injury. She cannot work as a full time healthy nurse, but can work other nursing

Yes. She should be able to work if she finds the right job. Also, employers have a duty to accommodate if they can, under the ADA.

I had a stroke and my hours were drastically cut. Do i need an attorney?

This sounds like a violation of the ADA. You need to contact an employment attorney to understand your rights.

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Is this a Heppa violation or discrimination or a privacy issue

First, they have no right to your medical records, pre-employment. After you are offered a job, they can require some sort of fitness for duty test...

Is it cost effective to hire a lawyer...

I typically do not represent people at unemployment hearings for this very reason- too expensive, the net gain for a cash strapped client is not...

Is it legal for a company to run a separate background check on only you, and check for ADA claims or medical claims?

There is a lot going on here and I would need more facts, but it sounds like you have a case of ADA discrimination and/or retaliation. Keep in mind...

If you work for a business that has been incorporated, can you file suit against only one of the owners?

You can sure the corp. and the gentleman, but I have never heard of just suing one co-owner. Good luck.

How long do you have to file a civil suit?

There is a lot going on here. In Tennessee, you have 300 days to file a charge with the EEOC to preserve federal claims for most types of...

Can you be terminated by false allegations and what recourse is there?

The short answer is yes, BUT there is just about always something else going on when that happens. You need to consult with a Tennessee labor and...

Should I take my former employers severance pay package? If I do, I also affirm the company's 'no liability' agreement.

You should always have employment contracts reviewed by a labor and employment attorney so you can fully understand your rights.

Can an company refuse payment to an independent contractor if they don't turn in their time sheet by a certain time requested?

First, it depends on the contract. But, the bigger issue is whether the person been misclassified as an I/C when they may actually be considered an...