Looking for an attorney to represent me on a Charge I filed with the EEOC about 3 years ago. Should be a very simple case to win

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How far back in years can consumer reporting agencies report a dwi to a potential employer?

The usual rule is seven years, but there are a number of exceptions, depending on the job you are applying for. For instance, if you are applying...

Can i get laid off because of work related medical leave?

Your employer does not generally have to keep your job open for the amount of time you will require before you can get back to work. When you...

Is it fair that I was terminated for something that happened off company time.

This is both legal and fair. Your employer can legally terminate you for any reason or no reason at all, and pouring beer on a manager after a...

You will have a difficult time prevailing on a claim against your former employer on the facts you have provided. Washington state law makes it...

How to report employer to IRS for being paid under the table

If you believe your employer has been paying you under the table in order to evade its legal obligation to withhold legally owed taxes from your...

What recourse does my daughter have for an unlawful termination of employment?

Your daughter may have valid claims under not only California Labor Code Section 230(c), but also the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California...

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Didn't get job promotion. Former employee was hired instead. Discovered former employee is personal friends with manager. Legal?

This is legal. There is nothing in the law that requires an employer to hire the most qualified candidate for the job, nor is the employer...

Were my fmla rights violated?

This is not an FMLA violation. Your employer cannot legally retaliate against you for using FMLA leave. But that doesn't mean that the employer...

Can you legally force your employer to give you a job reference or respond to calls from other potential employers? No. Do you have legal...