Can you get fired from your job if you owe union dues?

Most private sector labor-management contracts (collective bargaining agreements) include a provision that employees must remain in good standing...

Can federal employees file a civil lawsuit against their agency if their local union is providing poor to "No" representation?

Most unions try to do the right thing and obtain justice. Sometimes “justice” does not help an individual employee. One reason is that unions have...

When filing charges with the recording secretary against a union president, what is the process

The process is usually described in the local union's bylaws. Sometimes the process is described in the local's constitution, the international's...

I'll start with some general information, then get to the specifics of your situation. Most unions try to do the right thing and obtain...

Women who sexually harass men get to keep their jobs & get away with the harassment due to the employers actions. True or False?

Sexual harassment at work is wrong and usually illegal no matter who does it. Women are the victims of sexual harassment far, far more often then...

It's it legal for an employer to make a hiring decision based on the number of vacation and sick days you have?

I strongly urge you speak with one or more experienced employment law attorneys with whom you can discuss the details of your situation because...

ADR can be a great tool to resolve a dispute, but it can be harmful to you if you are an inexperienced individual who is not knowledgeable about...

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The way you wrote your question raises an issue that you may not be an independent contractor. If you've been working for this same employer for...

Is it wrong to seek treatment for a work related injury from your personal physician instead of a workers comp physician

You will probably receive answers to your question soon from workers' compensation attorneys here on Avvo. If not, you can find a workers'...

Question on attendance Short Term Disability

It isn't clear what your circumstances are or what you are asking. Are you saying that instead of being terminated on February 6, you want to...