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Is it legal for witness to offer evidence in exchange for 50% (or other %) of whatever money a proposed plaintiff might get?
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Answered on October 12, 2017
Assuming that what was said was defamatory (and not opinion), and caused damage to this person, I'm pretty sure that's not legal. Only attorneys...
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Can my daughter be suspended from her job for talking to the lawyer of someone that is suing the employer?
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Answered on August 11, 2016
She may have a remedy if the case she was being questioned about was brought under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. It states that it is...
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What recourse do I have in an employment case involving discrimination on the basis of national identity?
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Answered on July 27, 2016
The Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it illegal for an employer to refuse to hire someone based on their national origin. So, on it's face, it...
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Do I have a case against my employer?
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Answered on July 22, 2016
It sounds like you do, assuming you were not an independent contractor and you were properly classified as an hourly employee.
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Would it be almost/nearly impossible to think I can pursue & actually have a lawsuit filed in 15days before S/O/L Runs on 08/06
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Answered on July 22, 2016
At the very least you should call an attorney asap because you may need to exhaust an administrative remedy in order to bring the claim in court....
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Do I have a case of age discrimination and unfair termination.
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Answered on May 31, 2016
I would take a good hard look at their so-called business reasons for writing you up and/or firing other older employees. If you think that the...
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What will happen to my position when I return from disability/baby bonding 15 months total per company policy/state disability?
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Answered on March 29, 2016
You have many rights that you should be afforded based on what you state, but most of the rights do not exceed a 12 month period. It sounds like...
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Which kind of attorney should I seek? Defamation, Employment or Education?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
False statements that appear only in performance appraisals are often, but not always, treated as "opinion" by the courts in California. You want...
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I feel I was wrongfully terminated, I told the truth, but I feel the board already made up there minds, what more can I do.
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Answered on February 29, 2016
There is not enough information in what you have provided to answer your questions, but it sounds like you should talk to a lawyer as soon as you...
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