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Is it okay for my employer to keep a Bible on his desk in plain view of everyone at a public workplace? Is this discrimination?
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Answered on February 17, 2011
While it is not against the law for an employer to keep a Bible on their desk or otherwise make their religion known in a private workplace, it is...
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Requested FMLA due to foster child placement - how much verification is required to present to employer?
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Answered on January 23, 2011
An employer must keep medical records received in connection with a FMLA request strictly confidential, limited only to those personnel verifying...
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I late from my lunch, because took medications and felt weakness. My emploer fired me. Can I sue my employer?
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Answered on December 18, 2010
It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for making a good faith complaint of harassment. Your case sounds like it might be...
If you are pregnant and lifting restrictions can your employer fire you for not being able to perform your job?
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Answered on December 18, 2010
If you truly are unable to perform the essential functions of your job, your employer is not required to create a light duty position for you...
I am on FMLA leave and my employer insisted I come in for a meeting or "They may make a determination concerning my continued
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Answered on December 15, 2010
It could be a potential violation of the Family Medical Leave Act under an interference theory for an employer to require an employee to attend a...
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Should i take legal action against my former employer?
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Answered on December 15, 2010
I agree with you that you should consult a lawyer to analyze your potential legal recourse against your former employer. Based on the course of...
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Is a non compete contract valid if salary has been cut and work hours reduced by more than 50% and forced into state work share?
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Answered on December 14, 2010
Washington courts generally uphold non-compete agreements so long as they are reasonable and not overly broad in scope. The circumstances...
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Re: Non-competes, would a consulting firm that does not staff full time resources be competition for a full time recruiting firm
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Answered on December 13, 2010
Whether your non-compete agreement is reasonable or not can only be determined based on a review of the language of your contract and the...
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My boss would always say" come on my little Toby my little n#^^r lets go to work" asked him to stop but it continued.
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Answered on December 09, 2010
Even though you were a "contract" employee, different laws apply different tests to determine your actual employment status - regardless of whether...
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After 2 pay periods without receiving wages, am I unemployed if I have a job but my boss can't pay? Wth?
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Answered on December 05, 2010
Hi. You are not required to work for free but you should be very cautious before voluntarily quitting your job in order to seek unemployment...
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