Questions answered by Joel Efrem Cohen

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Do I need an employment attorney?

Joel's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible, given your description of your work situation.

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I feel I am being harassed on the job because of my age.

Joel's answer | Answered on May 01, 2014

Assuming at least 20 employees are employed by your employer, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss this unfair situation....

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I work as a waitress the owner keeps calling me a stupid b***h and telling me such things as f you if Front of my customers

Joel's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

You may have a valid sexual harassment case, but it depends on many more factors than the limited post you placed on Avvo. It also depends if 15+...

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Work for employer plus 7 years...broke my limb never have been written up etc. Within 9 days written up and terminated. law?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

There is a decent chance that you have a valid sexual harassment and retaliation case, based on the limited information you've described. You...

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I was asked to resign or take less money after telling my boss I was pregnant, when I refused, they terminated me for low sales.

Joel's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

Depending upon the number of employees who work at your prior employer at the time of the circumstances you described, you likely have a viable...

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Is this situation a violation of my rights under ADA?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

I strongly urge you to contact an AR license attorney, and one of us can speak with you about your options and situation. One immediate answer--if...

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Sexual harassment at work

Joel's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

I'm sorry that your boss engaged in this type of behavior towards you, and that you were fired. I urge you to contact a lawyer who handles these...

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Sex discrim case pending w/EEOC. 182 days ends 4/30. Is it advisable to request the "right to sue" letter at this time?

Joel's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

As Attorney Jackson wrote previously regarding the 180 day issue you noted (not 182), you ought to consult with an attorney before requesting the...

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What is a hostile work environment? My childhood sexual abuser won't leave the office

Joel's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

In addition to the safety issue that the other attorneys have raised based on your well-founded fear (what this man did to you in the past),...

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My daughter lives in Washington. She has been abused verbally and intimidated sexually over the course of her

Joel's answer | Answered on March 27, 2014

She needs to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. That lawyer can then provide advice as to what steps to take, both legally and medically, to...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2403)

Do I need an employment attorney?

I feel I am being harassed on the job because of my age.

I work as a waitress the owner keeps calling me a stupid b***h and telling me such things as f you if Front of my customers

Work for employer plus 7 years...broke my limb never have been written up etc. Within 9 days written up and terminated. law?

I was asked to resign or take less money after telling my boss I was pregnant, when I refused, they terminated me for low sales.

Is this situation a violation of my rights under ADA?

Sexual harassment at work

Sex discrim case pending w/EEOC. 182 days ends 4/30. Is it advisable to request the "right to sue" letter at this time?

What is a hostile work environment? My childhood sexual abuser won't leave the office

My daughter lives in Washington. She has been abused verbally and intimidated sexually over the course of her