Questions answered by Pamela Anne Smith

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I have MS and my company is holding me accountable for responsibilities not part of my job and threatening to fire me can I sue?

Pamela's answer | Answered on November 02, 2012

Perhaps. If you work for a company that has more than 6 employees, you enjoy certain protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act. As a...

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Can an employer recover legal fees if suing an employee?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 24, 2012

You don't identify the nature of the contract. If it was a noncompetition/confidentiality/nonsolicitation agreement, there is often a clause that...

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We are being threatened with our jobs to do a cheer at our workplace,what are our rights?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

Is the cheer racist, sexist, etc.? If not, I don't see any legal claim.

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Can an employee be made to make up hours missed due to being hospitalized?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

Does the company have more than 50 employees? If so, and she has worked the required number of hours for the year, she is eligible for time off...

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I have been sexually harrassed retaliated against and fired for filing a complaint with the company.

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 18, 2012

It is illegal to retaliate against an employee who complains about sexual harassment. It is important that you tell the state unemployment agency...

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Was I wrongfully terminated

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

Below is information from my blog about forced FMLA. Good luck. Under what circumstances may an employer force an employee to take time off...

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What kind of action can i take against my employer for teminating me after my boss began sexual relations with 1 of my staff?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 17, 2012

You have a claim for sexual harassment even though you were not a party to their relationship. If the boss treats another employee better because...

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How do I write up an exit plan ? The company I work for has been sold and I may be laid off after 37 years of employment.

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I often help employees negotiate a mutually acceptable exit strategy. In order to assist with a negotiation, I would need to know more specific...

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My Supervisor texted message to a fellow employee telling them I was a "dick" and so was the center I worked for can I sue her?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I have a different viewpoint than my colleagues. You need to take protective action and it doesn't have to be a lawsuit. There are steps in...

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Can your employer force you to do a job you aren't qualified/trained to do?

Pamela's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

I do not know the answer to this question off the top of my head. I suggest you start by looking at the government website that regulates this...

Pamela Anne Smith's Answers (287)

I have MS and my company is holding me accountable for responsibilities not part of my job and threatening to fire me can I sue?

Can an employer recover legal fees if suing an employee?

We are being threatened with our jobs to do a cheer at our workplace,what are our rights?

Can an employee be made to make up hours missed due to being hospitalized?

I have been sexually harrassed retaliated against and fired for filing a complaint with the company.

Was I wrongfully terminated

What kind of action can i take against my employer for teminating me after my boss began sexual relations with 1 of my staff?

How do I write up an exit plan ? The company I work for has been sold and I may be laid off after 37 years of employment.

My Supervisor texted message to a fellow employee telling them I was a "dick" and so was the center I worked for can I sue her?

Can your employer force you to do a job you aren't qualified/trained to do?