I was fired from my job as a school bus driver. my own union worked against me .

My answer is based on the private sector, though you are probably working in the public sector if you are a school bus driver. Most public sector...

I was recently awarded full disability. Now my union denied my 11 month disability cobra. What are my rights Do I need a lawyer?

Your situation needs an assessment of the specific facts, including the disability plan, your medical records, and the correspondence. The Avvo...

I was fired on 6/24/11. The Union fought it and lost on 8/17/11. Is it too late to file a lawsuit for unfair representation?

If you work in the private sector, yes, it is too late. If a union employee wants to pursue a claim against the union, there is a six month time...

For years I have been targeted by manegment employees for being involved in my union most recently a maneger comment on going ig

You should speak with your union leadership about this. Unions have strong incentive to oppose retaliation against members who support the...

My Manager and HR disclosed my identity to the co-worker I made complaints against. Is this okay? Any union rule on this?

Union rules are found in the union's bylaws. The bylaws and the union constitution are the governing documents of the union, and they are...

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The starting point is what the union AND the employer negotiated. No union can force an employer to agree to any contract term – unless the workers...

An apartment tenant who has claimed "reasonable accommodation' for her disability objects to cctv cameras outside her unit.

I agree with the two previous responses, and write to add that if the cameras only record common areas and hallways surrounding her unit, and no...

Can you be termiated after twelve weeks of disability,when person is in managemaent position for more than 5 years .

First, I've shared your question with Avvo's employment law forum, where your question may be seen by more attorneys who practice in this area of...

If I get fired or lay off after my disability and also complaint to HR, is it retaliation?

It is illegal to discriminate or retaliate against an employee because of the employee's disability or because the employee engaged in legally...

Do I need an attorney for Calpers disability retirement benefits even though Social security approved disability benefits now?

Cal-PERS and Social Security have different definitions of disability, though Cal-PERS is usually less difficult to get. However, without knowing...