Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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What are the laws on scheduling outside of availability?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 27, 2017

Normally, the company is allowed to schedule you at the hours that suit it, despite any conflict you may have. But there exists a certain federal...

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I was terminated in April 2016 because of my disability. My employer failed to accommodate me because of my disability.

Joel's answer | Answered on January 24, 2017

In the State of Georgia, an individual has 180 days from the date of alleged harm to file a charge with this office against an employer with 15 or...

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Can you sue both the franchise and parent company?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 19, 2017

Yes. Often lawyers will help clients by filing a charge against both entities.

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I have migraine headaches which up until several months ago were controlled for years with medications.

Joel's answer | Answered on January 19, 2017

On one hand, you clearly have a disability, and sought out a reasonable accommodation. The company pursued the "undue hardship" defense. It is...

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Can an employer watch your activity on your private cellphone outside of work? And do I need to hire me a lawyer?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 19, 2017

I'm not equipped (knowledgeable) to answer your questions about stalking/invasion of privacy. My first thought, however, was that because the...

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My question is that if my manager calls me honky,white girl n always talking down on white people infront of u.

Joel's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Depending upon the size of your employer, whether you complained about the racially discriminatory language, and other factors, you may have a...

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What to do at this point?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 15, 2017

When you complained to HR about racially insensitive language, you were engaging in "protected activity", and in theory were protected from being...

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After so many years past can I sue for sexually harassment at work and getting fired I was to young didn't know any better

Joel's answer | Answered on January 12, 2017

If you're implying that you were raped, then I believe there is no Statute of Limitations for filing a criminal charge against the rapist. Short of...

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Do I have a discrimination case? Wrongful termination? Am I protected because I'm bipolar?

Joel's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

I suggest you contact an attorney off-line for legal advice, for some defense lawyers review such posts as these, and it would be best for you to...

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How long do uhave to be on ur job before u can get unemployment.

Joel's answer | Answered on January 10, 2017

I'm sorry about what the company did to you. I suggest you contact an attorney to discuss your options with respect to a potential pregnancy...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2417)

What are the laws on scheduling outside of availability?

I was terminated in April 2016 because of my disability. My employer failed to accommodate me because of my disability.

Can you sue both the franchise and parent company?

I have migraine headaches which up until several months ago were controlled for years with medications.

Can an employer watch your activity on your private cellphone outside of work? And do I need to hire me a lawyer?

My question is that if my manager calls me honky,white girl n always talking down on white people infront of u.

What to do at this point?

After so many years past can I sue for sexually harassment at work and getting fired I was to young didn't know any better

Do I have a discrimination case? Wrongful termination? Am I protected because I'm bipolar?

How long do uhave to be on ur job before u can get unemployment.