Questions answered by Michael F. Brown

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I am seeking a consultation with a worker’s rights / worker’s compensation attorney in the Silver Spring, Maryland area?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Your best bet is to consult with an MD-based attorney who practices in employee rights and workers comp law. You can search for a listing of such...

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If you are physically assaulted by a customer without provocation while at work, do you have a legal case against your employer?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

I am sorry to hear all that happened to you. I'd strongly recommend you consult directly with a PA-based attorney who practices in employee rights...

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Basically everything i made a formal complaint about and sent in to HR and my manager at the request of them was turned on me

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

I can't tell from your post what question(s) you have. It appears you may be looking for help (1) to see if the employer retaliated against you in...

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Disability discrimination, police complaint, shoving blame onto your mental illness

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You should consult with a FL-based civil rights attorney. An attorney could not provide a legal evaluation or advice via Avvo. You would need to...

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Can a man sue for sexual discrimination

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You should contact a WA-based employee rights attorney. You can search for a listing of such attorneys at this Avvo website ("Find a Lawyer" tab)...

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I have been experiencing retaliation after reporting harassment and bullying by a co-worker to my HR dept. What can I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

It's possible you have legal rights in your situation, but you would need to consult with a WI-based employee rights attorney to get a legal...

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I was recently called to the bosses office and accused of stealing for something over a year ago. I did not steal.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You are on the hot seat. Not a good place from which to be blaming others. Forget what others may have done wrong, or why the employer may be...

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If I appeal my unemployment do I still have a chance of winning?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

As a first matter, be mindful that filing a TIMELY appeal (before the deadline passes) is your responsibility. Because unemployment standards are...

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Can an employer have people work for them for free? Our boss is cutting hours and pay.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

You should consult directly with an employee rights attorney who regularly handles wage cases. It is possible there are wage-law violations and...

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Can I collect pa unemployment if I quit, I have proof to back up my claim

Michael's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Because unemployment standards are a matter of State law (PA law it appears in your case), you should directly consult with a PA-based employee...

Michael F. Brown's Answers (554)

I am seeking a consultation with a worker’s rights / worker’s compensation attorney in the Silver Spring, Maryland area?

If you are physically assaulted by a customer without provocation while at work, do you have a legal case against your employer?

Basically everything i made a formal complaint about and sent in to HR and my manager at the request of them was turned on me

Disability discrimination, police complaint, shoving blame onto your mental illness

Can a man sue for sexual discrimination

I have been experiencing retaliation after reporting harassment and bullying by a co-worker to my HR dept. What can I do?

I was recently called to the bosses office and accused of stealing for something over a year ago. I did not steal.

If I appeal my unemployment do I still have a chance of winning?

Can an employer have people work for them for free? Our boss is cutting hours and pay.

Can I collect pa unemployment if I quit, I have proof to back up my claim