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Do you offer a free consultation. I feel Iam being discriminated against by the VOLUNTEER fire department I belong to ????

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Generally speaking, employment law claims have low value unless there is significant income loss by the suing worker (e.g. if he has lost...

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End client is Deutsche bank.My consulting company,in Virginia, have not paid me my 1.5 month salary which is around $15,000,

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

I have handled similar claims in VA and elsewhere in the U.S. You may have potential legal rights and claims worth pursuing, but there is no quick...

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Do I have a valid harassment complaint?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

In theory, some legal authorities will find discrimination based on differential treatment of male versus female employees. In practice, most...

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Worried that my bad name at my current job will fallow me on future job opportunities.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

I am not licensed in NY law, but one thing to check is whether a defamation (slander or libel) claim is even possible against a current employer. ...

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How does an employer get away with not paying the federal minimum for mileage reimbursement?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

I can't tell you if it's legal or not. But if another attorney here does not know the answer from their prior research, a big issue for you is...

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I wad dismissed from a job because my heart was not in it. I worked for the company for 4 1/2 yrs.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

If you are interested in a legal evaluation or legal advice, you should set up a phone or office consultation with an employee rights attorney. If...

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I have been sexually harassed, threathened and bullied filled a complaint with the police department.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

The info you provided is too general for an attorney to respond with legal advice. And even if you provided more detail via Avvo, it is not a...

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Can they over look me for a promotion because I missed 4 sick days last year? Is this discrimination?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

A threshold issue is whether the job and pay differential is worth the risk of retaliation (i.e. being fired) if you pursued a legal claim. ...

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I was fired from the city of Mullinville ks in an executive session and no action was taken in regular session

Michael's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

It's not clear to me what your question is, but I'll assume you want to check (1) the lawfulness of the use of executive session meeting format for...

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Can I sue for not getting paid overtime?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

First, I suggest you speak to an accountant or tax attorney before filing taxes, so you can get advice how to appropriately handle and report...

Michael F. Brown's Answers (554)

Do you offer a free consultation. I feel Iam being discriminated against by the VOLUNTEER fire department I belong to ????

End client is Deutsche bank.My consulting company,in Virginia, have not paid me my 1.5 month salary which is around $15,000,

Do I have a valid harassment complaint?

Worried that my bad name at my current job will fallow me on future job opportunities.

How does an employer get away with not paying the federal minimum for mileage reimbursement?

I wad dismissed from a job because my heart was not in it. I worked for the company for 4 1/2 yrs.

I have been sexually harassed, threathened and bullied filled a complaint with the police department.

Can they over look me for a promotion because I missed 4 sick days last year? Is this discrimination?

I was fired from the city of Mullinville ks in an executive session and no action was taken in regular session

Can I sue for not getting paid overtime?