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I was fired from my job for fighting but the other person hit me first.The Georgia department of labor denied my unemployment
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Answered on September 07, 2012
Depending on what actually occurred, you could argue that you were simply defending yourself. It does matter that you were hit first. But your...
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Can I sue Target for racial descrimination by one of their employees?
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Answered on September 07, 2012
No. The circumstances you described do not constitute racial discrimination.
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Am I being discriminated against in the workplace because I'm bipolar?
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Answered on September 07, 2012
It could be disability discrimination. Very basically, you'd have to prove that: you're disabled, you're qualified for the position, you applied...
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I am appealing the Dept of Labor denial for my UI benefits.
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Answered on September 07, 2012
Your recourse is to file an appeal and present your evidence at the hearing. You can testify about your attendance and rebut the employer's...
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How many times can an exployee appeal when unemployment is denied?
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Answered on August 13, 2012
You would likely have several chances to appeal. In Wisconsin, where I practice, there can be 5 levels of appeals in unemployment cases. Just make...
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What can I do? I'm being harrased at work and they are forcing me to quit cutting my hours.
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Answered on August 13, 2012
It might be a stretch in your case, but the EEOC recently had a case in which morbid obesity was found to be a protected disability. If you're...
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I have advanced hepatic encephalopathy from years of Hepatitis C. Is there a legal basis for not giving a civil deposition ?
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Answered on August 13, 2012
If you bring a lawsuit, you will typically be expected to give a deposition, and I am not aware of any exceptions on the basis you described. You...
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At my former job all employees knew I quit, but the boss said she asked me to leave, but she was not there on my last day. Help.
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Answered on August 13, 2012
It's actually helpful for your unemployment insurance prospects that the boss indicated that she asked you to leave. If you quit, you have to...
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Employee is on FMLA & is looking for work, employers called to verify employment. What can we do? He is on a Final warning.
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Answered on August 13, 2012
Verify his employment in the exact same way you would for any other employee. If you treat him different from others, he may take action against...
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In florida you have to make five job contacts each week to claim unemployment,can i use the same contacts for each of the weeks
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Answered on August 13, 2012
If there are different postings or jobs within these employers to apply for each week, you'd have a solid argument. However, the rule is meant to...
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