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Is a contract signed by two parites in different location can be null and void?

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

The answer to your question depends largely on the specific language in the contract and the impact of the bankruptcy on the contract. You would...

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Can age discrimination be claimed for layoffs/terminations within department or it has to be for the entire company?

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

The information that your provided in your question is probably enough to allow you to state a claim, but ultimately proving age discrimination is...

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What's the difference in taking a FMLA or Short term disability?

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

Many people (and many employers) mistakenly believe that FMLA is a form of leave that is taken separately from other forms of leave. Rather than...

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My new manager cut my hour from 32-37 now only 20-25 and hired new employee ,even I been work for those hour more than 6 years

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

If you have good reasons to believe that your employer is discriminating against you because of your age, then you could file an age discrimination...

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Do I have a wrongful termination case

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

I'm sorry that you are going through this difficult situation. You may run into problems because the employer may be too small to be covered by...

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If they agree I need $ amt. What are punitive damages/what $ do I ask for. Also pain and suffering $$$$$ and fraud $$

Darrel's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

I am sorry to hear that you are going through a difficult time. You would need to meet in person with an attorney to get a careful evaluation of...

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Can your employer terminate you if your an assistant director and you are asked by another manager why work is not etting done??

Darrel's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

Texas is an "at will employment" state, which means that an employer may terminate an employee at any time and for any reason or no reason. There...

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Why does my company want to settle my sexual harassment claim a day after our initial meeting?

Darrel's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

I am sorry that you are having a difficult time at work. An employment lawyer would need to get more information about your case to give you a...

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Employer i never worked for claimed I did and my unemployment was no longer paid.How do I go about solving this issue?

Darrel's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

I may be missing an important part of the story. If you were hired, then why didn't you take the job and get off of unemployment? Maybe the...

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Where can I go for an easy to understand guide to work rules/policies that my employer must follow.

Darrel's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

There are many laws that apply to the workplace. However, an employer generally has broad discretion to manage its work force and operations. ...

Darrel S Jackson's Answers (1894)

Is a contract signed by two parites in different location can be null and void?

Can age discrimination be claimed for layoffs/terminations within department or it has to be for the entire company?

What's the difference in taking a FMLA or Short term disability?

My new manager cut my hour from 32-37 now only 20-25 and hired new employee ,even I been work for those hour more than 6 years

Do I have a wrongful termination case

If they agree I need $ amt. What are punitive damages/what $ do I ask for. Also pain and suffering $$$$$ and fraud $$

Can your employer terminate you if your an assistant director and you are asked by another manager why work is not etting done??

Why does my company want to settle my sexual harassment claim a day after our initial meeting?

Employer i never worked for claimed I did and my unemployment was no longer paid.How do I go about solving this issue?

Where can I go for an easy to understand guide to work rules/policies that my employer must follow.