Do I need an employment lawyer?

I am sorry to hear about your termination. Unfortunately, there does not appear to be any work related claims. A "hostile work environment" is only...

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Is it legal for a potential employer to refuse to hire an individual with a weight lifting restriction?

A key question is whether the employer considered any accommodations for the employee. "Occasional" lifting may not be an essential job function...

Was I wrongfully terminated?

You may have claims under both the FMLA and ADA. However, you should discuss those claims with an experienced employment attorney to review certain...

Do I have an Equal Pay Claim at a Retail Co that I have worked for 34 yrs, recently reclassified with 2 other employees?

You do not appear to have an equal pay claim for at least 2 reasons. First, there is a female who makes more than you. Equal pay claims are almost...

For an hourly admin assistant in az, can your boss dock your pay for an error made?

Your employer may only withhold your wages if the law requires (taxes or wage garnishment), you give permission (like your healthcare premiums) or...

As stated in the other post, there is not enough for explicit discrimination, but it is certainly implicit. She may consider filing a charge of...

Unemployment Issue: The company I worked for said I "voluntarily quit" but is that so? I am appealing the decision.

If the allegation is true (that you missed work without providing notice), then it is considered a voluntary resignation a/k/a job abandonment. Of...

Childbirth and Leave

I understand your concern. Two of our children are 16 months apart. In short, your answer will depend on the new employer's policies. Some...

What do I do next in my civil case?

The motion to dismiss was denied because the court must assume that the allegations in their counterclaims are true. This is merely to test...

Can I file a lawsuit after being sued myself?

You may file what is called a counterclaim. When there is a nexus of similar facts, parties, and issues, courts prefer that you assert these within...