Questions answered by Ryan Michael Paulus

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What would be an amount to ask for in a Religious and Sexual Harassment, Hostile work environment, Constructive Discharge Claim?

Ryan's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Possible damages are back pay, front pay, garden variety emotional distress (assuming that you never received medical treatment for the emotional...

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Is it legal to make me use my FMLA time to get well from a company injury & when the FMLA time runs out I'm terminated?

Ryan's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

While FMLA can run concurrently with your worker’s compensation leave, you have other protections under the law that you may be able to rely on....

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Do I need a lawyer for workplace harassment?

Ryan's answer | Answered on May 13, 2012

I'm sorry for the situation you are in. Yes you need to talk to a employment lawyer. There are some things you should do prior to talking to hr if...

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Wrongful termination??

Ryan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2012

Ms. Spencer provides some great information and I agree with her recommendations. St. Louis has some great NELA Attorney’s who will provide a free...

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What is the law concerning breaks at the workplace?

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2012

Under federal law no. Your state may have laws that provide greater protection.

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What are the consequences if some claims that they are married and put their girlfriend or boyfriend on their employers insuranc

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2012

If the insurance company found out they would deny the claims and probably attempt to recover what was paid out in the past.

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Can my 1099 employer force me to repay a $4000 training class fee if I were to leave the company and drop my commitment?

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2012

It depends on if a valid contract was formed and if so, did they materially breach the contract first.

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Who is responsible for medical bills if a child hits another child at school.

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

If charges are filed, the court will usually require Student A to pay the medical bills as part of the terms of probation. A better result would be...

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Can Charges be brought against a 21year old who asked for nude pictures of a 15 year old.

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

Yes. Possession of nude photos of 15 year old child is a crime. You would have to file a police report and it would be up to the Prosecutor's...

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The company I work for denied hiring me full time after Iworked through my probation period due to my past felonies.

Ryan's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

Complete the EEOC assessment and intake questionanaire here: https://egov.eeoc.gov/eas/. A absolute bar to employment based on past convictions has...

Ryan Michael Paulus's Answers (47)

What would be an amount to ask for in a Religious and Sexual Harassment, Hostile work environment, Constructive Discharge Claim?

Is it legal to make me use my FMLA time to get well from a company injury & when the FMLA time runs out I'm terminated?

Do I need a lawyer for workplace harassment?

Wrongful termination??

What is the law concerning breaks at the workplace?

What are the consequences if some claims that they are married and put their girlfriend or boyfriend on their employers insuranc

Can my 1099 employer force me to repay a $4000 training class fee if I were to leave the company and drop my commitment?

Who is responsible for medical bills if a child hits another child at school.

Can Charges be brought against a 21year old who asked for nude pictures of a 15 year old.

The company I work for denied hiring me full time after Iworked through my probation period due to my past felonies.