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What happens if you move before a lawsuit is filed but after you have already retained an attorney in Wrongfull Termination Case

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

You need to have an attorney who is licensed to practice in the state the case will be filed in. You should contact your current attorney and let...

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Which type of attorney can address my claim regarding a back injury aggravated by a jarring hit from an ex-colleague ?

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

A personal injury attorney would be type of attorney you would need to consult. To prove your case, you would have to show that your ex-colleague...

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Have my rights been violated? Do I need an attorney to pursue this issue?

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

It does sound like your co-worker violated your right to medical privacy when he shared your diagnosis with HR. Now that HR is on notice of your...

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When hired employer was aware my skill level was low. then terminated me 28 days later. then referred me to another company.

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

In California, all employment is presumed to be "at-will," unless there is a contract which defines the relationship differently. "At-will" means...

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My public school district has now 7 EEOC complaints this year for gender discrimination against male managers and teachers.

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

There are several overlapping issues in the set of facts you have presented. First, there appears to be gender discrimination. Second, the male...

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Numerous times I request my HR file. My employer continues to mislead and protect me from other employee"s wrongful doing.

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

I am assuming that when you say "HR file," that you are referring to your personnel file. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1198.5,...

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Where can i find a lawyer willing to represent a wrongful termination case for whistle-blowing ?

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

I agree with all the suggested attorney referral sources. If you are so inclined, you can also file a claim with the Labor Commissioner...

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Do I have a lawsuit case against my employer?

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You have identified several potential causes of action against your employer: 1) Wage and hour claims; 2) Disability discrimination/failure to...

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I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer on April 4, 2014 and still haven't heard from my employer if I still have a job.

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

Unfortunately, there are not enough facts in your question for me to provide a more definitive answer. It does appear that the turnover in HR has...

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I have been on Disability for Mental Illness for 3 months (12 weeks) my job told me that I will be terminated. Is this legal?

Gabrielle's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

Many employers are not aware that the duty to accommodate a worker with a disability under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”),...

Gabrielle Jan Korte's Answers (100)

What happens if you move before a lawsuit is filed but after you have already retained an attorney in Wrongfull Termination Case

Which type of attorney can address my claim regarding a back injury aggravated by a jarring hit from an ex-colleague ?

Have my rights been violated? Do I need an attorney to pursue this issue?

When hired employer was aware my skill level was low. then terminated me 28 days later. then referred me to another company.

My public school district has now 7 EEOC complaints this year for gender discrimination against male managers and teachers.

Numerous times I request my HR file. My employer continues to mislead and protect me from other employee"s wrongful doing.

Where can i find a lawyer willing to represent a wrongful termination case for whistle-blowing ?

Do I have a lawsuit case against my employer?

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer on April 4, 2014 and still haven't heard from my employer if I still have a job.

I have been on Disability for Mental Illness for 3 months (12 weeks) my job told me that I will be terminated. Is this legal?