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What do I do in this case...

Joel's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss what avenues to take from here on out. One topic that should be addressed (besides the obvious one...

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I am the only female umpire in this region. can i sue for discrimination?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

You'd have to be an employee (and there is a particular definition of what constitutes an employee) to receive protection from the federal or state...

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I was recently fired from my job for chronic lateness. I told my boss i had serve ADHD and my medication kept me up.

Joel's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

You should consult off-line with a lawyer about your situation to see whether the company violated the ADAAA (disability discrimination laws) by...

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I'm being harassed and discriminated against at work. Reported to HR, but they aren't handling the problem. What are my options?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I suggest you contact a lawyer to see whether you have a valid ADAAA claim (disability discrimination).

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Is it insubordination if I tell my boss I'm scared to speak with him about some issues because I feel that he is the issue?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

I suggest you contact a licensed MS lawyer to discuss these issues off-line.

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Job termination due to racial, sexual and religious discrimination???

Joel's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

I strongly suggest you and your daughter contact a license TN attorney as soon as possible, given certain Statute of Limitations, to discuss...

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Forced to quit my job 4 months ago after 24 years, because I stood up to the RM and DM.

Joel's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Attorney Craft is correct about TN being an employment-at-will state. Likewise, he is spot on concerning whether you may have a basis to assert a...

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How can my company pay me less than a man in the same position when I have more job responsibilities than he does?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Given that there is a Statute of Limitations that is ticking (180 days-state; 2 years to file suit under the EPA; it can extend to 3 years, based...

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If I request a right to sue letter before the EEOC completes its investigation what will the letter say?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss your options. It may not be wise right now to request a Notice of Right to Sue, for several reasons.

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Employment lawyer...I resigned from my job due to the racial experiences and hostile job environment.

Joel's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

You should contact a lawyer, and one of us can advise you on what steps to take next. It would have been wiser not to resign (6 reasons I can think...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2417)

What do I do in this case...

I am the only female umpire in this region. can i sue for discrimination?

I was recently fired from my job for chronic lateness. I told my boss i had serve ADHD and my medication kept me up.

I'm being harassed and discriminated against at work. Reported to HR, but they aren't handling the problem. What are my options?

Is it insubordination if I tell my boss I'm scared to speak with him about some issues because I feel that he is the issue?

Job termination due to racial, sexual and religious discrimination???

Forced to quit my job 4 months ago after 24 years, because I stood up to the RM and DM.

How can my company pay me less than a man in the same position when I have more job responsibilities than he does?

If I request a right to sue letter before the EEOC completes its investigation what will the letter say?

Employment lawyer...I resigned from my job due to the racial experiences and hostile job environment.