Questions answered by Matthew James Porter Coffman

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Can my employer fire me while under the care of a doctor?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree that you should speak with an employment attorney to determine if your employer has violated the ADA or any other laws. Many attorneys...

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I was unjustly discharged from my job.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree that your termination was wrong and unfair, but I don't believe it would qualify as an unlawful termination giving rise to a legal claim....

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Can my mom file a lawsuit against the new company for refusing to hire her

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree that your best option is to speak with an employment attorney because the failure to hire may be a violation of the law against workers'...

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Went from exempt to non-exempt and company is paying back wages for past two years.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Contact an employment attorney and retain them to recover the full amounts due to you. If you have been working since before 2013, then you may be...

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I have a disability; a stuttering problem. Consistently at work I recieve bad performance reviews.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

You may contact the EEOC or an employment attorney to discuss your employment and how your condition affects your ability to do your job. Are the...

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I did some freelance work for a company three weeks ago. I have not been paid. They have stopped communication. What should I do

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You may file an action in small claims court if they are unwilling to pay you. Cases where $3,000 or less is in controversy may be filed there....

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Employer is taking 35% of my tips.

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

I agree. You should contact the Department of Labor or an employment attorney. Many attorneys offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee.

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I was fired for not taking flu shot, never given choice to wear mask,

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

I agree with Mr. Neel that you may have a case of discrimination. You should contact an employment attorney to further discuss what occurred.

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Can a person be fired from a job for a mistake that can't be proven to be a result of that person's actions?

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I agree that it does not appear your wife has a legal claim unless she is a member of a union or has an employment contract. If the bank is...

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My daughter was a employee for a company. She left for unpaid maternity leave. Started trying to call her employer after three

Matthew's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Your daughter should speak with an employment attorney immediately. Depending upon the size of the employer, your daughter's former employer may...

Matthew James Porter Coffman's Answers (506)

Can my employer fire me while under the care of a doctor?

I was unjustly discharged from my job.

Can my mom file a lawsuit against the new company for refusing to hire her

Went from exempt to non-exempt and company is paying back wages for past two years.

I have a disability; a stuttering problem. Consistently at work I recieve bad performance reviews.

I did some freelance work for a company three weeks ago. I have not been paid. They have stopped communication. What should I do

Employer is taking 35% of my tips.

I was fired for not taking flu shot, never given choice to wear mask,

Can a person be fired from a job for a mistake that can't be proven to be a result of that person's actions?

My daughter was a employee for a company. She left for unpaid maternity leave. Started trying to call her employer after three