Questions answered by Michelle Dye Neumann

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Who do I get a hold of?

Michelle's answer | Answered on November 20, 2014

If you were terminated in retaliation for complaining about something illegal then you may have a claim under Minnesota's whistleblower statute and...

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Is there any sort of protection/help someone can be granted for being generally harassed at work?

Michelle's answer | Answered on November 19, 2014

You should contact an attorney who represents employees in employment claims to discuss this situation. If he is being retaliated against for...

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If I'm the only white cook with all the rest be in Mexican and they call me gringo could I sue for racism and discrimination

Michelle's answer | Answered on November 06, 2014

By itself, this is probably not enough unless it has been going on for quite a while. If you have complained about it and it has continued, or...

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Fired from current job because an employer I was trying to get a job from, contacted my current employer when I said not to.

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Minnesota is an at-will employment state. Therefore, you can generally be fired for any reason which is not illegal. From the information you give...

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Is this ethical employer policy?

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Whether it is an ethical policy is not something I can advise you on as a lawyer. It is however, most likely a policy which does not violate any...

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False accusation of sexual assult

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

A false accusation may give you a claim for defamation and/or slander. It is often difficult to establish real damages in a defamation claim making...

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Are recorded conversations with my ex and I also text messages between my ex and I useful in court??

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

It will really depend on the type of case, what you are using them for and a number of other factors. You will need to consult an attorney who...

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Will be losing my job. A upper executive does not like the tone of my voice in meetings over conference lines.

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

You should contact a local employment attorney. If this supervisor knows that your tone of voice is caused by a disability then you may have a...

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I have been working for company for 37 years I went out on FMLA for knee surgery. Upon return to work they changed my job.

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

You should contact a local attorney who represents employees in employment matter. If you are being retaliated against for taking FMLA you may have...

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How much can I ask for for my religion discrimination case? What can I ask and not ask for ?

Michelle's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

You should contact an attorney who handles employment matters on behalf of employees. You may have a claim for religious discrimination and...

Michelle Dye Neumann's Answers (138)

Who do I get a hold of?

Is there any sort of protection/help someone can be granted for being generally harassed at work?

If I'm the only white cook with all the rest be in Mexican and they call me gringo could I sue for racism and discrimination

Fired from current job because an employer I was trying to get a job from, contacted my current employer when I said not to.

Is this ethical employer policy?

False accusation of sexual assult

Are recorded conversations with my ex and I also text messages between my ex and I useful in court??

Will be losing my job. A upper executive does not like the tone of my voice in meetings over conference lines.

I have been working for company for 37 years I went out on FMLA for knee surgery. Upon return to work they changed my job.

How much can I ask for for my religion discrimination case? What can I ask and not ask for ?