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I started a new job on Monday and on Tuesday I was hurt on the job. After treatment the same day I was fired.
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Answered on February 09, 2013
It is unlawful to terminate employment because someone was injured on the job. Did you get your final paycheck on the day they fired you? If...
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I been removed from work from usps after 14 yrs
While on approved amount of 480 hrs FMLA newborn child bonding please help
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Answered on February 08, 2013
FMLA protects your job up to 3 months. You do not provide the reason for the termination of your employment. IF the reason was because of your...
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Can i collect backwages and wrong computations of OT from my previous employer?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
The statute of limitations for an overtime claim is usually 3 years and sometimes 4 years if the company has failed to pay others overtime as well....
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Worked in CA but employer is in VA. Where should I file small claim ?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
If you were employed in CA, California law applies and you can get one day's pay for each day you have to wait to get your final paycheck - up to...
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My husband was fired today, but has never been 'written-up for any violation of work, does he have a case?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
It is difficult to answer questions that are about someone else because many times a third party doesn't know all of the facts. If your husband...
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We have two employees with Med Ins benefit. One will be Maternity Leave and one was authorized leave of absences by her boss.
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Answered on February 06, 2013
What you propose could be deemed to be unlawful discrimination based on gender/pregnancy. If you want to make changes with regard to the...
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At work w/ temps, regular employees, consultants and maybe independent contractors, what sort of equal/fair pay rules/laws?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
Whether you are an employee or independent contractor requires an analysis of your duties. Write down your duties - from the one you spend the...
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Do I have a case for incidents of workplace harassment or workplace bullying?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
To have a viable case for workplace harassment, it has to be based on a protected class: age, gender, race, religion, pregnancy, etc. It is...
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Is this status/no benefit loophole intended to keep consult/temp from getting benefits from either employer?
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Answered on February 06, 2013
You raise a very interesting topic called "permatemps." If you work the same job, hours, etc. as other employees who are full-time permanent and...
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I fired an employee (part time-10 hours a week) due to very poor work performance. I told him
I would give him 3 more days
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Answered on February 06, 2013
It is unlawful to fire an employee BECAUSE of a serious medical condition. If you fired him because of poor work performance, which wasn't based...
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