Questions answered by Nicholas G Smith

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Am I able to request severance pay from my previous employer or have a case to demand it?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

You may have a strong case for discrimination and wrongful termination. From what you posted here, the conduct of the employer sounds egregious...

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Was I wrongfully terminated? I drive my own car and pay my own insurance.

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

It sounds like you have a case for wrongful termination, but it may be difficult to prove. Your employer is going to say that they did not...

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Can I sue for wrongful termination?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 10, 2015

You may have a viable case for discrimination/wrongful termination. Out of everything you posted in your question, I find most important the fact...

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My manager found out I "no hired" him. I told HR. Now my position has been eliminated. Is this legal?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

I recommend you contact an attorney immediately for a consultation. Depending on your main objective, an attorney will be able to help you...

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Is it discrimination when you are treated diferant at work beacuse of your lack of religon

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

Under state laws against discrimination you cannot be discriminated against due to your religious beliefs. It sounds like your manager treated...

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Would it be considered discrimination if your employer askes your age?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

It is discrimination, but what are your damages? If you are over 55, and you get fired or demoted, then I would say you have a strong case for age...

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I was fired while on medical leave fmla

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Under FMLA, you are entitled to 12 weeks leave related to a serious health condition. It sounds like you may have been out for more than 12 weeks,...

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After 4yrs of sales, and, 4mos after an award for sales proficiency , can one be fired with no warning for "lack of sales" ?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

The short answer is, yes. Washington is an "at-will" state so you can be fired for no reason at all. If you believe you were fired due to your...

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Do I have a potential wrongful termination case? Pro Bono perhaps? Is there any risk/repurcussions from my employer?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Were you terminated? You may have a claim for wrongful termination if you were discriminated against because you belong to a protected class of...

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Do I have a case for wrongful termination of employment?

Nicholas's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I do not see a case for wrongful termination here. If you are a member of a union, you should contact your Union representative and exhaust any...

Nicholas G Smith's Answers (186)

Am I able to request severance pay from my previous employer or have a case to demand it?

Was I wrongfully terminated? I drive my own car and pay my own insurance.

Can I sue for wrongful termination?

My manager found out I "no hired" him. I told HR. Now my position has been eliminated. Is this legal?

Is it discrimination when you are treated diferant at work beacuse of your lack of religon

Would it be considered discrimination if your employer askes your age?

I was fired while on medical leave fmla

After 4yrs of sales, and, 4mos after an award for sales proficiency , can one be fired with no warning for "lack of sales" ?

Do I have a potential wrongful termination case? Pro Bono perhaps? Is there any risk/repurcussions from my employer?

Do I have a case for wrongful termination of employment?