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In a civil law suit involving a former employer can that employer CFO reach out to the new CFO to discuss case for any reason?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
If the former employer is threatening your new job or maligning you to the new employer, it could be considered illegal interference with you new job.
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I haven't been sleeping, but it doesn't affect my job performance. I heard that management may ask me to go to the hospital.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
It is illegal to discriminate against an employee either because they have a disability or they are perceived as having a disability. So, if the...
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What is the legal definition of criminal harassmen?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
If you feel physically threatened, you should contact HR right away as one of my colleagues wrote. If the supervisor is "just" being a bully, it...
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My concern is do i have a case for discrimination?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
I assume you are an at will employee, in which you case you can be fired for any reason at all, so long as it is not an illegal reason. For...
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I signed a non-compete contract with a sub contractor 2 years back which doesn't allow me to join the client.
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Answered on August 23, 2012
Evaluation of a noncompete question is always case specific because it depends on the wording of the noncompete clause. Often, the clause...
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Can my former boss have any grounds to sue me if I open a similar company while still working for him?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
I am not licensed to practice law in Texas so I am not familiar with local rules. But there are common law requirements even an at-will employee...
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Can I sue owner of company for sex harrassment? No policy in place for it
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Answered on August 15, 2012
Yes, you can sue for this. But you should consider if you want to stay there where your boss is allowed to sexually harass employees, or if it...
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How do I protect my job? I have a disability. What can I do? Do I need a lawyer? Who can I talk to about this?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
I worked with a client with severe sleep apnea on getting the employer to accommodate her disability. There is a good website called the Jobs...
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What are the consequences of violating a covenant not to compete for a dentist in MA?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
Massachusetts prohibits noncompetes against physicians and nurses. The statute does not specify whether physicians includes dentists.
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Can i sue my employer for beliteling me in front of employees then firing me?
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Answered on August 15, 2012
It depends. If he was harassing you because of your age or sex or race or marital status, etc., that might be illegal. But it is not illegal to...
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