Questions answered by Joseph E Maloney

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Is taking away your 2 breaks during an 8-10 hr work day legal?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Below I have added a link with a great deal of information about Illinois wage and hour law.

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I was resistantly fired for ask worker of freedom mine to call me or text me and also was threatened after a medical reason

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Your question implicates several issues, including discrimination based on disability. You should contact the North Dakota Department of Labor and...

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If I am offered a severance pay for a personal injury at work, will I lose my option to file a lawsuit for the injury?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Any severance agreement is likely to have waivers of all claims. In California, workers compensation claims cannot be waived; I don't know if a...

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I was caught on camera hiding a merchandise at work and paid it after my shift now im facing a possible termination.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

I have published an AVVO guide on unemployment benefits, which you may find helpful. I've added a link to that below....

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Appealing a unemployment denial. Any advice on how to strengthen my case or prepare for a appeal?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

First, I have published an AVVO legal guide about unemployment insurance hearings, and I have posted a link below, hoping that it will be of some...

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May an employee request unpaid leave without prejudice so as not to set a precedent?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

Even at-will employees are entitled to reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs. The employer is taking a huge risk in refusing to grant leave...

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Can my employer verify time off then take it away?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

For the employer to go back on his word like this is not illegal. Employers are free to deny leave, and to change their mind about granting leave....

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Is it illegal to terminate your only employee if his neck and back problems prevent him from accomplishing strenuous tasks?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

If the employee has a contract, the contract governs termination, including grounds for early termination. However, whatever the contract says,...

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Can my boss legally hire my replacement while I am employed and then create a hostile environment in the office & terminate me?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

As my colleagues have pointed out, you need to consult a lawyer who represents workers in employment disputes in your area. In addition to the find...

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Early release of job contract

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

You do not say what is the source of this "requirement"; if it is a contract that you signed, then you should consult the contract as to the...

Joseph E Maloney's Answers (497)

Is taking away your 2 breaks during an 8-10 hr work day legal?

I was resistantly fired for ask worker of freedom mine to call me or text me and also was threatened after a medical reason

If I am offered a severance pay for a personal injury at work, will I lose my option to file a lawsuit for the injury?

I was caught on camera hiding a merchandise at work and paid it after my shift now im facing a possible termination.

Appealing a unemployment denial. Any advice on how to strengthen my case or prepare for a appeal?

May an employee request unpaid leave without prejudice so as not to set a precedent?

Can my employer verify time off then take it away?

Is it illegal to terminate your only employee if his neck and back problems prevent him from accomplishing strenuous tasks?

Can my boss legally hire my replacement while I am employed and then create a hostile environment in the office & terminate me?

Early release of job contract