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I was on maternity leave and 5 days before I was scheduled to return to work I was called and fired. Is that legal?
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Answered on January 03, 2011
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You are correct. It is unlawful to terminate an employee due to her pregnancy or pregnancy related leave or medical condition. The...
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EMPLOYMENT LAW - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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Answered on December 30, 2010
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It sounds like the plan is correct, although the execution by the employer is not perfect. At this point, you probably don't know if...
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Employer (Bank,Northern California) forced me out of my job due to cancer treatments. Due I have any recourse?
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Answered on December 28, 2010
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At this point, you should keep track of all the events, make sure you properly notify your employer of your condition and disability in...
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Do I have a Case?
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Answered on December 15, 2010
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Winning an unemployment appeals hearing does not establish that you will prevail in wrongful termination case since the standard of...
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Re: pregnancy discrimination I was nearly terminated but in the end I was allowed to go on leave Do I have a case?
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Answered on December 14, 2010
Generally, pursuing this kind of claim will not be worthwhile. First, as you pointed out, you were not terminated. Despite the improper grief that...
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Retaliation
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Answered on December 14, 2010
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This is not considered retaliation for two reasons:
1. First, bringing the above issue to the attention of your manager is not a...
My company is forcing me to work off the clock, what should I do?
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Answered on November 30, 2010
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This is a common wage and hour violation by the employer, especially if there is evidence that they know or should know that their...
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What Kind of lawyer do i need? What are my rights? How do i protect myself?
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Answered on November 17, 2010
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You need to contact an employment attorney. You might have a legitimate claim for defamation against that coworker who made a false...
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Can a potential employer call my past employer to ask them why I was let go?
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Answered on October 31, 2010
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Yes, they can call and ask, but your past employer should not be answering the question, unless there is a written authorization by you...
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I was denied unemployment because my employer said I disclosed confidential information
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Answered on October 19, 2010
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Under the circumstances, you have a good chance to prevail on the appeal hearing if the allegations are not substantiated and if there...