Questions answered by Mishka L Marshall

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Can we terminate an employee who never returned her FMLA paperwork and will not contact us. She has been out for over 30 days.

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, if the employer sent the FMLA certification to the doctor and it was not returned within 15 days and there is...

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I believe and have evidence that I wrongly laid off due to reduction in work force.

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

These cases tend to be very fact intensive and do not lend themselves to a thorough review in a public forum. Once you receive your severance...

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What are the risks in telling my employers about my intellectual and sensory disabilities? Could I get fired?

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

You haven't provided enough information for an answer. As a general rule, if your employer has at least 15 employees, it is covered by the ADA. ...

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Is an employer allowed to take away your commission as part of a discipline action?

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

I don't believe the employer's actions are lawful. There are specific instances where an employer can withhold wages (such as payment of taxes,...

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I was rear ended by a driver at the stop light,we have exchanged our insurance info, should I hire a lawyer ?

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

Hire a personal injury attorney before you do anything else. Insurance adjusters often try to take advantage of unrepresented parties. Do hire an...

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Can I sue a tire store if I have no injury.

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

You generally cannot collect damages if there was no injury. Fortunately for you, your unborn child, and your toddler, you caught the problem...

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Can I sue my employer for firing me over the intercom for the whole company to hear, I was mortified!

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

Unfortunately, you probably do not have a claim against your employer. If your termination was unrelated to your membership in a protected...

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My employer told me that I can't get my check on next Friday because I didn't give a two notice

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

I am not licensed in Michigan, but it appears your employer is violating state law. I have added a link to the Michigan Department of Licensing...

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I had to call in because I had a grandmal seizure. I have epilepsy and I really feel discriminated against. do I have a case?

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

Your question does not mention whether you requested an accommodation from your employer. The fact that you have epilepsy and were terminated does...

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Is it too late to file charges against someone for vehicular homicide?

Mishka's answer | Answered on October 25, 2013

You should see a local personal injury attorney right away. You probably have a serious problem with the statute of limitations. As for the...

Mishka L Marshall's Answers (1494)

Can we terminate an employee who never returned her FMLA paperwork and will not contact us. She has been out for over 30 days.

I believe and have evidence that I wrongly laid off due to reduction in work force.

What are the risks in telling my employers about my intellectual and sensory disabilities? Could I get fired?

Is an employer allowed to take away your commission as part of a discipline action?

I was rear ended by a driver at the stop light,we have exchanged our insurance info, should I hire a lawyer ?

Can I sue a tire store if I have no injury.

Can I sue my employer for firing me over the intercom for the whole company to hear, I was mortified!

My employer told me that I can't get my check on next Friday because I didn't give a two notice

I had to call in because I had a grandmal seizure. I have epilepsy and I really feel discriminated against. do I have a case?

Is it too late to file charges against someone for vehicular homicide?