Questions answered by Steven E. Petrou

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Can I get fired because of a document I did not sign?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

It is not clear what the document is that you do not want to sign. However, it is unlawful for an employer to fire you because you filed a...

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FMLA

Steven's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

No, you cannot qualify for FMLA leave without having at least worked for your company for 12 months.

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When can I take FMLA?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

You are allowed to take up to 12 weeis for pregnancy and care of a baby. It should be no problem to take leave before your baby is born. Ask your...

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If an employer terminates do u receive unemployment

Steven's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

You may get unemployment benefits, unless the employer proves that you were fired for misconduct. If you show that it was an innocent or careless...

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Should I file a claim with EEOC for employment discrimination due to a disability?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

If you have a disability and you can perform the essential functions of a special education teacher and the school district is not hiring you back...

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Fired while on Short term Disability , what type of Lawyer do I need, Social Security, Labor,Workers comp, or Personal ?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

If you were fired, but can still perform the essential functions of a truck driver, then you may have a disability discriminaiton case and you...

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I was sold along with a division of my old company and cannot be employed by my old company for five years. Out of State buyer

Steven's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Any agreement that you signed regarding any future employment or sale of a business will have to be carefully reviewed by an attorney before...

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Can my employer fire me or "let me go" if I am charged for an allegation on sexual asualt?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 14, 2014

An employer can put you on leave, while the allegations are investigated. If the allegations are false, you should give them evidence to prove...

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Can I file a lawsuit if my supervisor makes sexual comments to me and about my sexual orientation?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

If the harassment is based on your sex or if there is sexual steriotyping, you may have a claim for sexual harassment and hostile work environment....

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My employer has eliminated my job and has offered a severance but only if I agree not to seek employment with a competitor. Can

Steven's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

The severance agreement should be reviewed by an emplyment lawyer before a definite answer can be given. Generally a non-compete cannot be overly...

Steven E. Petrou's Answers (157)

Can I get fired because of a document I did not sign?

FMLA

When can I take FMLA?

If an employer terminates do u receive unemployment

Should I file a claim with EEOC for employment discrimination due to a disability?

Fired while on Short term Disability , what type of Lawyer do I need, Social Security, Labor,Workers comp, or Personal ?

I was sold along with a division of my old company and cannot be employed by my old company for five years. Out of State buyer

Can my employer fire me or "let me go" if I am charged for an allegation on sexual asualt?

Can I file a lawsuit if my supervisor makes sexual comments to me and about my sexual orientation?

My employer has eliminated my job and has offered a severance but only if I agree not to seek employment with a competitor. Can