Darrel S Jackson's Answers (1894)

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Employer says I'm not working overtime?

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

You are correct about the minimum wage -- it is now $8.00 per hour in New York. Also, it is very likely that you qualify for overtime pay. ...

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What legal action i can take against my co-worker for telling my other co-worker that i have a contagious skin disease?

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

I'm sorry that you had this upsetting experience, but this is not the stuff that lawsuits are made of.

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Can you get earned vacation pay in Indiana if fired?

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Payment of vacation time upon termination depends on what the employer's policy. In Indiana, if an employer provides paid vacation based upon time...

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What should I do about being targeted by supervisor after 18 years of never being written up?

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

If you have a process for grieving the write-ups, then you may want to do so. Try to look at the write-ups objectively to see if they contain and...

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Can an employer ask an employee for proof of the reason why he/she asked off?He/she have used all PTO , gave only a 2 day notice

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

If the employee has been with the company for only 7 months, then he/she would not be protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The...

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Can I switch lawyers without getting sued.

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

You always have the right to terminate your lawyer, and to retain new counsel. Your first lawyer could not sue you for terminating the...

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My friend and I both work at the same employer. She has been complaining to me about her supervisor sexually harassing her...

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

Your employer may have retaliated against you in violation of Title VII. You could file a charge of discrimination with the US Equal Employment...

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Was out on fmla. Im back but demoted from supervisor to clerk. Pay wwill stay at$21 till may 31 then drop to $13. Is this legal

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

It would be illegal for your employer to demote you because you took FMLA leave. It would not be illegal for your employer to demote you for many...

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My Company hired me as a "Manager Trainee" but there has not been training. He does not want competition.

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

I'm not sure what you are asking. Are you asking whether you can force your employer to provide training? If that is the question, then the...

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My sister was suspended indefinately on 03/13/2014. Due to a comment made kiddingly to other co worker

Darrel's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

If the police are investigating, then your sister may first want to consult with a criminal defense attorney. Regarding her job, your sister is...

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