Questions answered by Adam C. Doerr

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Is it common for an employment arbitration location to change on fairly short notice?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

There could be a number of reasons why it would or could change, but no it's not "normal" for that to happen on such short notice. Presumably...

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CA N AN INTENTIONAL TORT arise out of a employment agreement/contract that was breached and if so are these 2 separate causes of

Adam's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

Breach of contract and embezzlement are two separate causes of action, but the embezzlement claim is more appropriately raised by shareholders or...

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Can you be written up insubordination, then be threatened with insubordination for refusing to sign the write up?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 10, 2014

Discrimination occurs where someone is treated more harshly than others in similar situations "because of" a "protected characteristic," such as...

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I work in a union shop my employer has issued me a far worse discipline for a action that i have done wrong one time

Adam's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

Your question is loaded with issues and sub-issues. I'll start at the top. Union employees should generally be disciplined similar for similar...

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My employer has instructed me to lie on the books to cover up the money he is taking from his company. How do I cover my butt?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

I agree with the others. As to how do you "cover your butt," the law does that for you. The best way, then, is to NOT engage in conduct you know...

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Do I have the right to sue in this case?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

I doubt it -- those statements are mostly 'open to interpretation,' and although perhaps in bad taste, probably don't rise to the level of...

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I get my work through a union referral hall and some employers do not want me

Adam's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

There's a number of things you can do if you believe you're being discriminated against. File a grievance through the union against the companies...

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Looking for IL lawyer to help appeal unemployment - free or reduced fee?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

You can also try the "find a lawyer" tab here on AVVO. Best wishes.

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Can I file a claim with the dept of labor against the former ownerof a company. already have a judgement against the co,

Adam's answer | Answered on December 03, 2014

Complaints with the Dep't of Labor should be made if you've been the victim of (or if you know of) unlawful employment practices. If you're simply...

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Is following your co-worker in the store can be qualified as Harassment? can false accusations can be qualified of defamation?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 02, 2014

Issues of workplace harassment are extremely complex and fact-specific. But by wording your question so broadly -- "can" such conduct constitute...

Adam C. Doerr's Answers (197)

Is it common for an employment arbitration location to change on fairly short notice?

CA N AN INTENTIONAL TORT arise out of a employment agreement/contract that was breached and if so are these 2 separate causes of

Can you be written up insubordination, then be threatened with insubordination for refusing to sign the write up?

I work in a union shop my employer has issued me a far worse discipline for a action that i have done wrong one time

My employer has instructed me to lie on the books to cover up the money he is taking from his company. How do I cover my butt?

Do I have the right to sue in this case?

I get my work through a union referral hall and some employers do not want me

Looking for IL lawyer to help appeal unemployment - free or reduced fee?

Can I file a claim with the dept of labor against the former ownerof a company. already have a judgement against the co,

Is following your co-worker in the store can be qualified as Harassment? can false accusations can be qualified of defamation?