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Co-worker made demonstrably false claims about me to HR. Should I go to HR with my version or first hire an attorney?
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Answered on February 15, 2014
I think that it is important to have on record your version of the story. I agree with Ms. McCall that it is premature to hire an attorney at this...
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My employer gave me an option to resign or they would terminate.
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Answered on February 15, 2014
First, Ms. Young's assessment is correct. Here are your options: (1) If you resign, you will not receive unemployment benefits UNLESS you can...
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I've become disabled while on Washington state unemployment and can not return to my trade, what should I do?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
You may also want to contact an attorney who specializes in social security and disability benefits. Your local Veteran's Administration should...
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Can I file a racial discrimination case on my employer?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
Contact your local State Human Rights Commission or federal Employment Opportunity Commission and file a complaint. Each of you should write out...
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Discrimination
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Answered on February 10, 2014
I agree with the response given by Ms. Marshall. Since your inquiry was posted under a discrimination claim, it is unclear as to whether you are...
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Is it better to file federal lawsuit or state lawsuit?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
There are many factors that weigh into whether a case should be filed in federal or state court. In California usually discrimination cases are...
Big Fortune 500 company terminating many senior employees without paying severance packages, anything employees can do?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
More information needs to be provided. However, the Older Benefit Workers' Protection Act may provide some relief for situations like yours. If...
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Do I need to look into discrimination or a disability rights attorneys?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
The previous answer provides a good start. However, since you believe that the Dean of Students is a part of the problem, may I suggest the...
A contractor tricked me into signing a non-compete so I can't work with the company one another contract.
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Answered on February 09, 2014
More factual information is required regarding your allegation that the company tricked you. Non compete clauses are recognized as valid in...
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17 yr old daughter was photographed without
consent. These pictures are now on social media sites. Professional says all
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Answered on February 09, 2014
What were the terms of the contract or agreement that the parents signed? What was the understanding as to the type of pictures and the purpose of...