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Can workers in an HR Department who are similarly situated bring a class action lawsuit against an employer?
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Answered on October 14, 2014
You each may have a legal basis to file a charge of discrimination against the employer. Each separate situation needs to be evaluated by an...
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What is my obligation to a pregnant employee who is not performing and whose doctor is not indicating any job limitations?
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Answered on October 14, 2014
You do not give any details about this employee's poor job performance. If you want to terminate a high risk employee for poor job performance,...
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Filing for employment discrimination?
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Answered on October 14, 2014
Recently I defended a company who was accused of gender discrimination in their hiring practices. There was no "proof" that the company...
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If I quit my job and my boss denies my notice, isn't he essentially firing me - "you can't quit because you're fired" ?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Yes, you may be entitled to 30 days compensation, but probably only an attorney can apply enough pressure to obtain that payment. I suggest you...
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Can i get my job back? Or do I have a wrongful termination lawsuit?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Yes, your employer can fire you within the employer's sole discretion---unless you are in a union or under a contract. You may want to consider...
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We just hired an employee and asked to have just Tuesday & Thursday mornings to work and the rest available any time.
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Answered on October 12, 2014
Yes , it is relatively safe to fire the employee. This employee sounds like an employee at will. Therefore, you can fire the employee at any...
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What procedure does an employer have to follow before verifying a doctors note?
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Answered on October 11, 2014
Ask your doctor to write a letter and date it and sign it. Explain the circumstances to the doctor. Employers can not directly communicate with...
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Can an employer Keep money that was to be kept in a whole for 1 week?
I have not been for 4 days work, h
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Answered on October 10, 2014
It is a violation of wage and hour law for an employer to deduct from your paycheck for errors that you made in the course of your workday. He...
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Can a former employer legally disclose a failed random drug test in a reference call if it was not reported to IL DOT?
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Answered on October 10, 2014
I think that the employer is taking a risk to disclose this information. An employer should only disclose this information if required to do so...
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How do I go about sueing a fast food restaurant for unpaid wages?
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Answered on October 10, 2014
If you were trained to work in the Burger King, you should have been paid. Ask to meet with the manager. Give him the details---exact number of...
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