Are employers allowed to require different probationary periods for new employees with the same job title and hire date?

Generally, yes, an employer can required different probationary periods for different employees. An employer can even require a probationary period...

Some other alternatives to physically going to the employer's location: Return the keys via UPS or FedEx with a signature required; hire a courier...

Do I need to pay my own workers comp insurance without seeing a policy?

The first step is to figure out if you are an employee or an independent contractor. The general rule is that a person is an independent contractor...

Statute of limitations of civil rights violations coupled with discrimination, retaliation, harassment & union violations

The MSPB has a process to enforce its orders as set out in 5 C.F.R. 1201.182. But for events that took place over a decade ago, I cannot imagine...

What law do I base to request Company providing time card record as evidence in the Union grievance process?

Your union is entitled to these comparator records even if you are not. First, read the contract. There may be a provision in there that addresses...

Lawsuit against union

This answer assumes the job at issue is in the private sector. If it is a public sector workplace, the response would be similar but the legal...

I work for UPS and feel that I have been a target for harassment by management. What can I do if my Union can't stop it or help?

Employees have a right to concerted activity (acting together, acting "in concert") for things related to wages, hours and terms of employment....

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Is there a way around the statue of time limitations, what does the defendant have to do, to open that door?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

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I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

Years of service union member

Mr. Pedersen is correct. Unions are independent organizations, even if they are affiliated with the AFL-CIO or Change to Win. You can read the...

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