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Do I have any rights to fight after being fired when employees found I was a registered sex offender and informed my company?
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Answered on November 24, 2014
I agree with Ms. McCall, you are likely an at-will employee, so the employer can terminate you at any time. Because the other employees supplied...
Can I file an EEO complaint after I've retired as a Federal worker? If so, is there a time limit for filing?
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Answered on November 24, 2014
I am a licensed Florida Attorney. The information I am providing is INFORMATIONAL ONLY. You should contact a Wisconsin attorney, as soon as...
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Can I be fired if I am on Short Term Disability? I am currently in a Mental Health program. I was approved through 11/28/14.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
This depends. Your question does not contain the length of time you were with the employer. The Family Medical Leave Act, guarantees job...
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I was terminated from my job. My former employee has not returned my personal items.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Potentially, yes. If they are refusing to return your goods this may be a type of tort. You need to discuss the entire matter wit h an employment...
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Does a client of a pro bono attorney have the same rights to be represented as an attorney that is paid for in a divorce.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Regardless of whether the representation is pro bono, the attorney should act in the best interests of his client. I do not know all the...
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Do I have to pay my lawyer's legal fee's thus far, if he withdraws? This is a civil suit.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Most lawyers do not "alter" contracts as a rule. If you signed a modified contingency fee agreement, then there may be costs or fees due to your...
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Is it legal for a company to make you work double to make up hrs that we use for the purpose of the business. W/o getting pay.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
I need to try to understand your question better. You are an exempt employee, who is now required to work twice the hours because for part of...
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Is it legal for me to copy almost 90% of Facebook idea?
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Answered on November 23, 2014
It is not legal for you to do this. This would be an intellectual property violation. All you have to do to understand how this could affect you...
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Can I file a medical malpractice lawsuit in federal court, after dismissal in a state court?
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Answered on November 23, 2014
Most likely not as it would be considered res judicata. This is the term used in the law to say that claim was a "matter already judged." If you...
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Can I find get fired for being pregnant and not qualifying for FMLA?
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Answered on November 23, 2014
Can you and whether it is legal are two different things. First, anyone can be fired for being pregnant. It is not legal for an employer with 15...
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