Charles Shinkle Watson's Answers (616)

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Will signing a separation and release agreement stop me from making an unemployment claim?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

I agree that you really need to have a consult with employment law attorney prior to making any decisions. Move as quickly as is possible.The...

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Independent Contractor or Employee? Company claimed I was IC, but think lack of independence indicates I was actually employee.

Charles's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

There is a significant chance that you are correct, and that you are an employee and not an independent contractor. However, there are many other...

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Can a job let me go if they did not do an extensive enough background check?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 21, 2013

Probably not. Background checks can be problematic for an employer, and asking certain questions on the application is prohibited. Therefore, many...

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Had accident at work. Once it was recordable, I was written-up. When I opted for surgery, I was wrongfully terminated.

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

The claim arises in Wisconsin. You really need to speak with a Wisconsin attorney. I know there are a number of good employment attorneys in the...

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Lack of jurisdiction....motion to vacate

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Get to a lawyer – yesterday! Your situation is complicated, and do not attempt to do this by yourself!

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I was fired after an investigation of a coworker's illegal activity. I was not involved at all. Do I need to hire an attorney?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

if you have some evidence that this wasn't the real reason for your termination, and the real reason was something illegal, you may have a claim....

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I quit a trucking job the employer is refusing to pay me for 45 days and deduction his portion of ins because of a deer strike

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

You have to agree to any deductions from your pay. However, you don't describe the details of the relationship between you and your employer, and...

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Can my employer fire me for being sick and having a doctor's note.

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Its highly doubtful that you will be able to do anything.. As an "at will" employee you have very few rights. Unless the reason stated was not the...

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I owned a home in Illinois for 1 year before I got married, 9 months later I got a divorce, does she have any right to the house

Charles's answer | Answered on June 20, 2013

Judy, as usual, is right on the money. If the divorce is done, and there was no discovery fraud, the final judgment will control. If, however, you...

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What are the damages for terminating physician employment in IL before 3-month notice period?

Charles's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

Mr. Kasher has the right of it. His employment as a professor at the medical school is subject to the terms conditions in the university's rules...

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