Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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Do I have a case against my employer for harboring a hostile work environment and how to make a employer retaliation claim?

Joel's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

While the bullying behavior you described isn't something the company may be liable for, assuming the employer is large enough (15+ employees, but...

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Returning to work after surgery and was informed that I would be monitored closely after returning to work.

Joel's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

Be on guard for your employer suddenly treating you differently (worse than other employees at that company) based on your association with your...

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I believe my company is discriminating against me and others because of age and sex. Do and should I try to sue?

Joel's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

You should contact an attorney to discuss the relevant facts in your case.

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Would it better to file a discriminating / retaliation case in state court vs. federal court in Texas?

Joel's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

There are reasons/factors why many lawyers think filing in one court rather than the other may be advantageous to you. You should probably trust...

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Is 300K the max you can see in a sexual discrimination case in federal court.

Joel's answer | Answered on August 15, 2014

You should speak with a lawyer who handles such cases, and the lawyer can educate you on the various damage models that are associated with company...

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How should demand as a settlement in an eeoc racial discrimination/retaliation case?

Joel's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

You ought to consult with an attorney, for the company likely will be represented by one, and you probably don't have the experience to evaluate...

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Is a store manager(starbucks) allowed to make sexist comments against women with no repercussions?

Joel's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

Such comments are inappropriate. Some ways of complaining are better than others. You may want object in writing (and keep a copy of it prior to...

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I am an administrator who was sexually harassed. I filed a charge with EEOC, the case is currently being reviewed. Case????

Joel's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case. Those of us who handle sexual harassment cases first need to know the details...

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I was assaulted during a meeting with me and my supervisor when I was complaining about how another employee.

Joel's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

You posted a similar but updated description to this post, but asked a question about assault (the legal term is "battery") and EEOC. Please see...

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I was assaulted at work by a supervisor during a meeting between us.

Joel's answer | Answered on August 05, 2014

If you mean that the supervisor hit you (the legal term is "battery"), then you may wish to contact a Personal Injury lawyer to discuss your...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2416)

Do I have a case against my employer for harboring a hostile work environment and how to make a employer retaliation claim?

Returning to work after surgery and was informed that I would be monitored closely after returning to work.

I believe my company is discriminating against me and others because of age and sex. Do and should I try to sue?

Would it better to file a discriminating / retaliation case in state court vs. federal court in Texas?

Is 300K the max you can see in a sexual discrimination case in federal court.

How should demand as a settlement in an eeoc racial discrimination/retaliation case?

Is a store manager(starbucks) allowed to make sexist comments against women with no repercussions?

I am an administrator who was sexually harassed. I filed a charge with EEOC, the case is currently being reviewed. Case????

I was assaulted during a meeting with me and my supervisor when I was complaining about how another employee.

I was assaulted at work by a supervisor during a meeting between us.