Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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What can i do if i dealing with the manager of hr and she is not doing anything to help.

Joel's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

By the word "harassment", we can't tell if you mean that your manager is bullying you (being mean), in which case you really can't do much about it...

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Is this a case for discrimination ?

Joel's answer | Answered on December 24, 2015

Depending upon the total number of employees (8 more more) at this company (both branches combined) on the payroll for the requisite number of...

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Can my job demote my position and pay rate because of labor cost? Or is it pregnancy discrimination how do I know

Joel's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

One can't be demoted simply because one announces that (or shows) one is pregnant. You should speak with an attorney about this problematic and...

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He must know the companies lawyer and someone who is in the company do I hire another attorney this is crazy.

Joel's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

Assuming you no longer have an attorney representing you, and want to find another attorney (my guess as to why you posted the above), you may want...

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Is this discrimination, can my employer legally make such drastic cuts in my hours, and what are my options?

Joel's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

You should contact an attorney so as to discuss more facts, and to learn about your options, and the best strategy available to reach your...

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What rights do I have? Have my rights been violated? What rights protect me from getting retaliated against?

Joel's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

If you were to ALSO complain about the racially inappropriate comments (and ideally in writing, via email, and keep a copy in your Sent emails),...

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What can I do if I get in situations that I get a store manager that won't help me on this situation

Joel's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Speak with an attorney about the degree to which this company is required (or not) to provide you with a reasonable accommodation.

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Is it too late to pursue a claim against my previous employer for wrongful termination if I missed the EEOC deadline?

Joel's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

The likely answer is that you still haven't missed the 180 day deadline (especially on the retaliation portion of your claims), since you were...

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How likely are we to get any justice in have these people fired

Joel's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

There are various issues that need to be discussed. I urge you to find a lawyer (Avvo has many listed) to discuss your concerns. In particular,...

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Next steps after EEOC complaint.

Joel's answer | Answered on November 28, 2015

Next the company will be asked if it too wishes to agree to mediate. If it agrees to mediate, then likely in the next month or so, the mediator...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2406)

What can i do if i dealing with the manager of hr and she is not doing anything to help.

Is this a case for discrimination ?

Can my job demote my position and pay rate because of labor cost? Or is it pregnancy discrimination how do I know

He must know the companies lawyer and someone who is in the company do I hire another attorney this is crazy.

Is this discrimination, can my employer legally make such drastic cuts in my hours, and what are my options?

What rights do I have? Have my rights been violated? What rights protect me from getting retaliated against?

What can I do if I get in situations that I get a store manager that won't help me on this situation

Is it too late to pursue a claim against my previous employer for wrongful termination if I missed the EEOC deadline?

How likely are we to get any justice in have these people fired

Next steps after EEOC complaint.