Questions answered by Holly V. Franson

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Can my employer fire me for having dyslexia why going through probation.?

Holly's answer | Answered on May 15, 2019

Daniel, please reach out to a firm that specializes in representing federal government employees. If a reasonable accommodation (change or...

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What should I know about severance negotiating?

Holly's answer | Answered on May 15, 2019

I recommend scheduling an initial consultation with an employment attorney to determine whether you have any possible claims against your employer...

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Is my job allowed to take me off Schedule for two weeks when we get paid every two weeks?

Holly's answer | Answered on May 09, 2019

Unless you have an employment contract, are a union member covered by a collective bargaining agreement, or you have reason to believe that the...

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What legal recourse can be taken for racial employment discrimination?

Holly's answer | Answered on April 25, 2019

Your friend likely does not have a viable claim for the racial remark that was made because the employer terminated the employee who made the...

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Company acquisition?

Holly's answer | Answered on March 28, 2019

The answer to the question depends on the terms of the acquisition and the relationship between the entities after the acquisition. If an employee...

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Can my husband sue his employer for getting hurt on the job and them fireing him for getting hurt on the job

Holly's answer | Answered on March 21, 2019

I recommend consulting with an attorney who practices workers' compensation law in Colorado. Based on the description you provided, there appear to...

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My employer L2 learning owes me over $12,000 in expenses associated with my travel to California school districts. What can I do

Holly's answer | Answered on March 18, 2019

I recommend consulting with an employment attorney who has experience representing employees in wage cases. Under the Colorado Wage Act, which...

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Can an employer discipline employees (from write ups to termination) for utilizing their allotted paid sick days?

Holly's answer | Answered on March 14, 2019

Generally, yes, an employer could terminate an employee for using five paid sick days if that is its policy. However, dependent on the specific...

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I need 4hrs off of my work schedule for a preexisting disability. Was threatened with termination, if I pursue it. What can I do

Holly's answer | Answered on February 28, 2019

From the information you provided, it appears that you would qualify as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act...

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Can I take my previous employer to court for a wrongful termination?

Holly's answer | Answered on February 21, 2019

There is no blanket claim for wrongful termination in the State of Colorado. Absent an employment agreement stating otherwise, an employer can...

Holly V. Franson's Answers (116)

Can my employer fire me for having dyslexia why going through probation.?

What should I know about severance negotiating?

Is my job allowed to take me off Schedule for two weeks when we get paid every two weeks?

What legal recourse can be taken for racial employment discrimination?

Company acquisition?

Can my husband sue his employer for getting hurt on the job and them fireing him for getting hurt on the job

My employer L2 learning owes me over $12,000 in expenses associated with my travel to California school districts. What can I do

Can an employer discipline employees (from write ups to termination) for utilizing their allotted paid sick days?

I need 4hrs off of my work schedule for a preexisting disability. Was threatened with termination, if I pursue it. What can I do

Can I take my previous employer to court for a wrongful termination?