Questions answered by Randy T. Enochs

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I was placed under investigation for using sick time to make an appointment. I was told I was going to be terminated

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

This is a very unfortunate situation and it seems to all stem from your false use of sick time to attend an interview that you couldn't have...

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I was employed with a facility as a RN and became very ill with what my dr thought was contracted from work and was fired.

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

Were you on FMLA leave? If so, your rights *may* have been violated. However, there are exceptions to FMLA's requirement that an employer...

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I may be denied unemployment, what should I do during the appeal process?

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

The standard for being denied benefits when terminated is "misconduct connected to employment" and misconduct essentially means a "wanton willful...

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I wrote a letter to the HR dept. of my company about discrimination i was encountering. I was let go the next day.

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

Consult with a local labor & employment attorney. Your complaining to HR is protected activity and then you suffered an adverse employment action....

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Received a "right to sue" from EEOC. Disability Discrimination, Retaliatory in nature & Constructive Dismissal....can this all..

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

A "right-to-sue" letter from the EEOC simply means that they are not pursuing your complaint and that you may pursue it privately. Federal law...

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Two union employees fired for same exact offense minutes apart on the very same day, one gets his job back the other does not.

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

This *may* be unlawful but as case law has shown time and time again, the facts of each employee and termination may be distinguishable enough to...

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Why was the "at will" employee law passed?

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

Part of the rationale behind the at-will "doctrine" is that employers are able to terminate employees at-will because employees are able to quit...

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If tested positive for THC at a level of 21%, Can an employer force you to resign ? Can they share that with other employee's?

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

This is more than likely a violation of company policy and it's certainly a violation of the law. Thus, being asked to resign is better than...

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Can my employer deduct $1/hr from my wages without any prior warning or notice?

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

Check with a local attorney who focuses on wage & hour law. Some states have statutes against deductions and allow for deductions in very few...

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I had just found out today that i received a citation for $150 for littering.

Randy's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

That's unfortunate. I'd contest it and the DA's office or City Attorney if it's a municipal citation, may be amenable to dismissing the citation.

Randy T. Enochs's Answers (1055)

I was placed under investigation for using sick time to make an appointment. I was told I was going to be terminated

I was employed with a facility as a RN and became very ill with what my dr thought was contracted from work and was fired.

I may be denied unemployment, what should I do during the appeal process?

I wrote a letter to the HR dept. of my company about discrimination i was encountering. I was let go the next day.

Received a "right to sue" from EEOC. Disability Discrimination, Retaliatory in nature & Constructive Dismissal....can this all..

Two union employees fired for same exact offense minutes apart on the very same day, one gets his job back the other does not.

Why was the "at will" employee law passed?

If tested positive for THC at a level of 21%, Can an employer force you to resign ? Can they share that with other employee's?

Can my employer deduct $1/hr from my wages without any prior warning or notice?

I had just found out today that i received a citation for $150 for littering.