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White male over 55 , 30 years exper and only 3 jobs fired after receiving bonus, raises and good performance reviews., legal?
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Answered on June 06, 2014
There is no way to assess your situation based on the information given. Proving suspected age discrimination is very tricky as the standard of...
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WHAT BODY FORM SHOULD MY APPEAL FOR DENIED UNEMPLOYMENT APPEAL BE WHEN I WRITE IT UP?
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Answered on June 04, 2014
You can appeal over the Internet or via fax (804-786-1358). I would suggest that you contact your local legal aid/legal services office to make an...
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Can my employer fire me for providing first aid to an injured customer?
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Answered on June 02, 2014
Ah, no good deed goes unpunished... However, from what you have described, what the employer has done to you is legal in Virginia. Virginia adheres...
I was fired one week and rehired the next, I worked for two days and was laid off due to lack of work. Is this legal?
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Answered on May 31, 2014
While I agree with Ms. Spencer's reply, there is nothing in your post that would appear to make the boss's actions illegal in Virginia. In fact,...
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Wrongfully terminated due to being in hospital from pregnancy
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Answered on May 22, 2014
In addition to my colleagues suggestions, you may locate an attorney through this web site, your local bar referral service and the following two...
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Hi, I would like to know if it's legal for my employer to put me on a 35 hrs per week, 70 hrs bi-weekly salary pay?
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Answered on May 22, 2014
Just putting you on a salary does not make you an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act as you must meet a duties test too. As long...
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A coworker told my boss that I said I saw my boss stealing company money. I never said any such thing.
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Answered on May 19, 2014
You cannot be sued for speaking the truth to the HR department. It sounds as though you immediate supervisor may have had similar issues in the...
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Can an employer in the state of Virginia reduce your wages without notifying the employee and can the employee do anything?
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Answered on May 18, 2014
Unless you have a valid employment contract, which states otherwise, the general answer is yes. If, however, the employer is signaling you out...
Can a contractor sue a client for discrimination and ill-treatment? What is the procedure to get started? Report to the CEO or
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Answered on May 18, 2014
From your post, it is questionable whether you are an employee or an independent contractor.
It is important to locate the reason for...
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Employer lied to VEC saying I voluntarily quit. I provided evidence & VEC awarded benefits. Do I still have a case against them?
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Answered on May 16, 2014
Under unemployment compensation statutes, employers have a motive to lie because if they do not contest unemployment claims, they run the risk of...
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