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Do I need an employment lawyer

Michelle's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

It would be a good idea to have an employment attorney review the separation agreement and discuss your options.

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What type of attorney do I use to go over an employment contract that includes a stock option agreement?

Michelle's answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Perhaps I am biased, but I would recommend an employment attorney to review employment contracts. While you might be focused on the stock options,...

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Can an employer refuse to let an employee return to work after being medically cleared by her doctor to return.

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 31, 2015

She should speak with an attorney about a possible disability and age discrimination claim. The employer may also be violating the FMLA.

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My employer pays me overtime, but it is always lower than minimum wage is this leagal?

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

As others have mentioned, it sounds as if the employer is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition to getting a lawyer, be sure to keep...

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Not enough space to include entire situation, but I'm wondering if I should seek an attorney for harassment/retaliation?

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

It sounds as if there is some disability related discrimination going on as well that you should report to HR. You should speak with an employment...

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I was hired at a local hospital with a sign-on bonus and relocation bonus over a two year period.

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

More detail is needed to advise you on this. You should see an employment attorney to discuss further.

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As a newspaper carrier, does the distributor have enough control over me, to be classified as an employee?

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

You may be improperly classified. There have been class actions filed by newspaper deliverers under somewhat similar circumstances.

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Do I have to register my company in every single state where I will have a sales rep?

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

This would require a state-by-state analysis to determine whether each state where you have a representative considers that doing business in the...

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What can I do if my manager and co-workers make the work environment very uncomfortable? I get harassed, discriminated against

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

I agree that you need to attach the harassment to a protected category. Are you in a different demographic than the employees who are not blamed?

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Is a contract worker required to sign employee dress code, lunch & break docs, social media doc. Contractor works at home

Michelle's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

I would go ahead and sign, but I agree this points to a situation in which you may be misclassified.