I was fired after 8 months of service.

I agree with Ms. Burley's response. Assuming you were an at-will employee, the employer is not required to discipline you, give you notice, or...

I have missed out on three good jobs where I had plenty of pull and still didn't get them. I am starting to wonder if something

I generally agree with the other responses. Failure to hire claims are very difficult to establish. I have to say, though, that it strikes me as...

I received a settlement from a discrimination suit. What parts r taxable, what isn't?

I am not a tax expert, which is who you really need to consult with, but in general all "income" you receive is taxable, yes, except for...

First, touching on the shoulders and/or arms is not going to constitute *sexual* assault because you are not being touched in a sexual area/manner....

Is it legal to have my pay cut in half after returning from sick leave?

I agree with Mr. Nirenberg's answer; it depends on WHY your employer took the adverse employment actions that it did. As he said, IF it was...

My case involves discrimination against the U.S. Forest Service. I was not re-hired by the agency as a seasonal employee.

You do not provide enough relevant facts, such as your age, gender, race, etc., and whether the Forest Service actually did go ahead and hire...

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Should I sue my job for discrimation ?

On these facts alone, no. If the person selected is in a different protected classification (race, age, gender, disability, etc.) and you have...

What obligations does my employer have to me regarding a sexual harassment complaint?

If you were offended by the "gift," then you did the right thing to report it. A single incident like this, however, without more (you don't...

Can my employer legally cut my pay?

Absent an employment contract (individual or union collective bargaining agreement), the general answer would be yes, your employer can change the...