Can an employer terminate someone on medical leave?

Both Oregon and Federal law prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and retaliation based on taking lawful leave under FMLA or OFLA. ...

Should I sue for discrimination

Maybe, but due to the scarcity of facts, it is hard to say whether there is a claim here. I'm not licensed to practice in Washington state,...

How can I find an attorney who will take my case regarding wrongful termination? (Please see details below).

It sounds like you're already aware of the fact that disability based discrimination is unlawful, and are more interested in information regarding...

I am not licensed to practice in Virginia, but a quick peek at Virginia's wage and employment laws relating to payroll deductions appear to...

Improper pre-employment question?

The type of inquiries that employers can make in the application/hiring process are generally limited (primarily, but not exclusively, by federal...

Are punitive damages available for civil rights violations from a state government employer?

Generally, in claims brought under 42 USC 1983, punitive damages are not available against municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities...

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Job termination due to racial, sexual and religious discrimination???

These facts suggest the presence of a number of potential claims. I strongly recommend that your daughter get in touch with an experienced...

The dentist That I Work with always pulls my hair and whispers dirty things in my ears. He recently touched my boobs, can I sue?

On these facts, it certainly sounds as if there may be a viable employment discrimination claim here, but - as is often the case with law - it is...

Do apartments that provide handicap parking, have to provide wheelchair access to residents with a disability???

A number of federal laws -- such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act --...

Am I able to sue a foster agency thats now being closed by the state for abuse and neglect I suffered on their watch?

I'm very sorry to hear what happened to you and your sister; no child should ever have to suffer abuse. I highly recommend contacting an...