Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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Do I have a case against my employer of 8 years for my dismissal?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

You may want to contact an attorney to discuss whether you have a valid ADEA claim (age discrimination). You have 180 days in TN (state law claim)...

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Who would be a recommended lawyer for my situation? possible wrongful termination and sexual harassment.

Joel's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss this situation off-line, be it any of us who handle these types of cases via Avvo, your local bar...

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How do I go about filing a complaint racial complaint for my son against a prison guard ?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You should contact a lawyer off-line to determine the best strategy on how to handle this issue. The lawyer will want to speak with your son too.

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Do I Have a Case..or what should I be doing, preparing for?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

The question is whether you simply experienced "business world retaliation" (my term; no remedy for it), or whether you possibly suffered "legal...

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If a gyn/ob dr made me feel uncomfortable because he was telling me inappropriate jokes while he was doing his exam -

Joel's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

If you're an employee who works at the same place as the doctor, I urge you to contact a lawyer and possibly consider filing a charge of sexual...

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Are they doing anything illegal? Is this race, and/or sexual orientation discrimination?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

I suggest your wife contact an attorney to address a number of these possible discriminatory issues.

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Do I have a serious case?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

While federal employment laws historically haven't covered (protected) sexual orientation discrimination, there is a movement in that direction in...

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Can I sue

Joel's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss this case (off-line). Possible ways to find a lawyer are your local bar association, word of mouth, one...

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Great job interview! Offered job same day! Rescinded day after because I take medicine for anxiety? Job discrimination?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

You should contact a lawyer, whether your local bar association, Avvo, word of mouth, etc..., to have a more detailed discussion about whether you...

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Is it fair that a woman was a store manager and they demote her and put a younger male in her position?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

I'm not one to judge whether the company's decision was "fair." However, depending upon more facts (such as your age, i.e. if you're 40+ years old;...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2406)

Do I have a case against my employer of 8 years for my dismissal?

Who would be a recommended lawyer for my situation? possible wrongful termination and sexual harassment.

How do I go about filing a complaint racial complaint for my son against a prison guard ?

Do I Have a Case..or what should I be doing, preparing for?

If a gyn/ob dr made me feel uncomfortable because he was telling me inappropriate jokes while he was doing his exam -

Are they doing anything illegal? Is this race, and/or sexual orientation discrimination?

Do I have a serious case?

Can I sue

Great job interview! Offered job same day! Rescinded day after because I take medicine for anxiety? Job discrimination?

Is it fair that a woman was a store manager and they demote her and put a younger male in her position?