I'm a union member and was suspended pending investigation for someone saying i had said something racial can i be terminated ?
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Answered on November 27, 2018
Mr. Pedersen is correct, but as he notes, your CBA may give you greater protections. In fact, it would be surprising if it did not contain some...
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Which lawyer do I approach for impersonation and personal debt collection? The debtor is now not responding.
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Answered on November 23, 2018
Since neither you nor your ex-boyfriend currently reside in Washington, do not bring a lawsuit there unless you believe your ex-boyfriend has...
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Is it legal to be terminated the day after returning from a medial leave?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
You cannot be terminated for taking a medical leave. You can be terminated after returning from a medical leave if the termination is unrelated to...
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What can I do to protect my business if a client wants to poach my employees to work for them directly?
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Answered on November 14, 2018
If you don't have something in your contract with your client that addresses this issue, you may not be able to do aything. Covenants not to...
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Can my employer reduce my hours or lay me off because of disability accommodation? r Lay me off?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Your employer cannot retaliate against you for requesting a reasonable accomodation for a disability. Termination or a reduction in your hours...
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Can an employer fire me for a code of conduct that happened 3 years ago?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
If you are a non-union employee and do not have an employment contract that says otherwise, then you are an at-will employee who can be fired at...
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Is there a time limit for a employer to respond to a retaliation allegation in ca?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Yes, there is a time limit for your former employer to respond, but you will not be sent a copy of their response. It is not at all unusual for you...
Can my employer withhold my final paycheck if I quit without the 30 day written notice in my contract ?
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Answered on November 04, 2018
Your employer is required to pay you for all time worked and any unused vacation time within 72 hours if you quit voluntarily without prior notice....
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I made a workmans comp claim with my company. And a week later I was demoted based on speculation.
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Answered on November 04, 2018
The timing of your demotion certainly does make it look retaliatory. While there would be nothing wrong in demoting you for misstating your...
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Can I sue for being paid a wrong amount then guaranteed? , because this has happened more than once already.
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Answered on November 04, 2018
Yes, you can sue for that, as well as for the fact that you have been missclassified as an independent contractor. There are class-action lawsuits...