What recourse do I have for being denied employment because of my age, (60) in favor of young girls under the age of 25?

From your summary, it seems that the hotel will argue that they hired internal candidates who had more knowledge and experience at the hotel, and...

Government employment

While Illinois allows medical marijuana, the federal government does not. Nevertheless, simply being her caregiver should not pose a problem,...

Do i have a case?

If you informed the company BEFORE you were terminated about the sleep apnea, as opposed to just saying you had some sleeping issues, then you...

Do I have a wrongful termination against employer if terminated for misconduct?

There are laws that prohibit termination for refusing to engage in any act that would violate a law. For example, if the DOT rule they asked you...

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Can a signed offer be rescinded given results of a background check?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been pushing employers to carefully consider a criminal record to make sure the conviction is...

Is sexual assault at work diff from sexual harassment for purposes of a constructive discharge claim? One time event but threats

It would seem that your stronger claim is against the retaliation taken against you based on making a complaint of sexual harassment. There may...

Should we get paid for that?

There would have to be some agreement with the company or written policy, or union contract that would allow you to be paid in these situations. ...

Could these actions possibly be disability discrimination?

As long you are able to perform your essential job functions with reasonable accommodations, this should not affect your performance ratings, nor...

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Employer failed to pay settlement so may I now sue in federal court?

At a minimum, you can file suit for breach of the settlement agreement. There is also some case law that allows you to file what would otherwise...

Can I draw unemployment if I am unable to do my job and quit?

This will depend on how much your job is changing from the duties you have been performing for the last few years, and whether the changes to your...