Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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Can I be reinstated at my job if I was wrongfully terminated but under the guise of violating company policy?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 17, 2019

You should speak with an attorney about a potential disability discrimination, national origin discrimination, and retaliation charge. Those who...

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ADA Violation?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 17, 2019

While I can't judge and give you a definitive answer, here are some thoughts: a) The hospital management seems to have failed to engage in the...

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What can my son do about harassment on his job by supervisors?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 16, 2019

It is possible that he may have a disability discrimination claim, and he/the other African Americans may have a racial discrimination claim. He...

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Is the general manager allowed to hold off on letting an employee file a grievance for any reason?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 15, 2019

You can file a written complaint about sexual harassment at any time (you didn't need to wait). It is smartest to send via email, so that you have...

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Pregnancy discrimination? Do I have a case based on information provided in a previous question? Can someone help me?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 15, 2019

Contact an attorney to discuss your situation and learn about your rights (and to discuss each of your questions) under the Pregnancy...

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Is there a conflict of interest if my boss’s office counsel is someone that is also a patient I’ve seen several times?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 14, 2019

See my prior answer regarding how wise is it to file/represent yourself at EEOC. The main issue is age discrimination, not so much any potential...

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I think that an employer might have discriminated against me due to a serious medical condition that I was born with.

Joel's answer | Answered on February 14, 2019

There are various law firms that won't charge you an hourly rate for a consultation. I suggest you contact another firm to discuss in more specific...

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Can an employee sue their workplace for the racist remarks made by other employee?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 12, 2019

Speak with an attorney regarding possible next steps you may wish to take, especially if the company begins to retaliate against you (demotion,...

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Is an employer supposed to interview the complainant when a complaint is filed for discrimination

Joel's answer | Answered on February 12, 2019

It would be ideal and reasonable for the HR rep. to interview the one who complained about age discrimination. It isn't mandatory to interview you,...

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Is my employer violating ADA by denying a reasonable workplace modification due to diagnosed and documented disability?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 11, 2019

Contact an attorney off-line to address the next step you may want to take to address your ADAAA situation.

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2418)

Can I be reinstated at my job if I was wrongfully terminated but under the guise of violating company policy?

ADA Violation?

What can my son do about harassment on his job by supervisors?

Is the general manager allowed to hold off on letting an employee file a grievance for any reason?

Pregnancy discrimination? Do I have a case based on information provided in a previous question? Can someone help me?

Is there a conflict of interest if my boss’s office counsel is someone that is also a patient I’ve seen several times?

I think that an employer might have discriminated against me due to a serious medical condition that I was born with.

Can an employee sue their workplace for the racist remarks made by other employee?

Is an employer supposed to interview the complainant when a complaint is filed for discrimination

Is my employer violating ADA by denying a reasonable workplace modification due to diagnosed and documented disability?