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Can my employer legally fire me for filing a discrimination complaint against a former employer?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

A client of mine about two years ago suffered the same experience. In short, yes, anti-retaliation provisions may apply to former...

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Do I need a sexual harassment, racial prejudice, hostile work environment lawyer?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

You're welcome to call me to discuss your sexual harassment allegations. It is difficult to understand from what you typed why you're claiming race...

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Have I been discriminated against on the job?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

I'm sorry for you having to endure these two incidents. Unfortunately, the incident two years ago is beyond what is dubbed the Statute of...

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Unfair treatment by employer while pregnant, is there anything I can do?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

If you go on the web and explore Title VII and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, you'll find information regarding potential protections for you....

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I was ondering why cant i get a managment job if i have removal of goods offense in 2008

Joel's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

The EEOC, an organization that deals with employment discrimination, has in recent months been advising companies by issuing an updated enforcement...

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I am a black male can I file a lawsuit if a company does not hire me because of a drug conviction on my background

Joel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

The EEOC, an organization that deals with employment discrimination, has in recent months been advising companies by issuing an updated enforcement...

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I was asked during an interview if I was married or have children...it made me uncomfortable. Is that legal?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

It was completely inappropriate, under federal law, and possibly TN state law too, to ask you the question you referenced above (married, or have...

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In Texas, am I required to report a car accident insurance settlement to unemployment and wrongful termination advice needed:

Joel's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I would be happy to speak with you about the sexual harassment portion of your post, and try to offer suggestions on what steps you may wish to...

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Should I notify my HR department before I file a sexual harassment lawsuit or proceed with filing the complaint?

Joel's answer | Answered on March 01, 2013

Since the job and sexual advances appear to have taken place in TX, if you decide to speak with an attorney (you're welcome to contact me at...

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Should I hire a lawyer for EEOC mediation?

Joel's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

It depends how small your business is. If your business employs 14 or fewer employees (though there is a legal definition of what constitutes an...

Joel Efrem Cohen's Answers (2406)

Can my employer legally fire me for filing a discrimination complaint against a former employer?

Do I need a sexual harassment, racial prejudice, hostile work environment lawyer?

Have I been discriminated against on the job?

Unfair treatment by employer while pregnant, is there anything I can do?

I was ondering why cant i get a managment job if i have removal of goods offense in 2008

I am a black male can I file a lawsuit if a company does not hire me because of a drug conviction on my background

I was asked during an interview if I was married or have children...it made me uncomfortable. Is that legal?

In Texas, am I required to report a car accident insurance settlement to unemployment and wrongful termination advice needed:

Should I notify my HR department before I file a sexual harassment lawsuit or proceed with filing the complaint?

Should I hire a lawyer for EEOC mediation?