Originally my Manger started off sending messages while on leave to me about work related concerns eventually it transpired to I need to let them know ahead of time if I plan on being out of work. I was told my attendance is an outlier and that instead of staying home not doing anything come to... View More 
answered on Jun 15, 2019
Hmm, seems like some of this might be a violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act but some of this does not seem like a violation, such as an employee refusing to do work assigned. Unfortunately, unless you need a medical accommodation for some sort of job related task, which does not mean the... View More
We Live in Florida and my wife is high risk pregnancy. She is currently at week 20 and will have to be admitted to the hospital and use FMLA at week 23 through 33 of her pregnancy. Her HR director told her that she'd have to resign after 12 weeks of FMLA while in the Hospital. Is it legal to... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2017
This is a very close call and depends on several factors. Contact an attorney to discuss. There is some chance that she can request more time.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
Does not seem right. Obviously, it depends on all the facts but contact an employment attorney that can help evaluate the matter and explain how we can help.
They're stating they will mail my check but I don't trust that I will receive it when I normally would or that it'll be sent to correct address even though I informed them of a new mailing address, they had my original address wrong. Aren't they supposed to pay at time of termination if asked?
answered on Sep 12, 2017
They need to pay within a reasonable time which is generally speaking the normal pay period. If they do not pay, contact an attorney. Generally speaking you can get an attorney to help at no cost to you with this type of case but it all depends on the facts.
After verbally reporting I had Been sexually harassed by a co worker to my superior the next day I found out i wad removed from my sight and forced to take a 2$ pay cut and the owner of the company and bosses refused to take my written statement or even talk to me about it. I was told by the... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You can bring a case against them to stop them from doing it again. Speak to an attorney for an evaluation.
My step mom was fired while she was on maternity leave. She worked for dollar general she was put back on schedule with out her knowledge. And she was still under dr care he had not released her from maternity leave while on that leave. And because she had not known she was suppose to work and... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
The facts are unclear but seems like there may be a case here. Call an attorney for a free consult to explore the issues. You have little time to start these types of cases.
I was retaliated against and written up /disciplinary action for reporting a manager abusing an elderly dementia patient. The abuser is still working safely, while I have been terminated from my position. Is this at all legal?
answered on Aug 3, 2017
You may have a case here but more details are needed, call and speak to an attorney for an intake.
answered on Jul 21, 2017
Probably not, there is right way and wrong way of doing this. Speak to an attorney that can help guide you through the situation.
My employer created a flying trapeze teacher training program that I am in charge of. All students have the choice to pay a fee or exchange work hours. A friend of mine is part of the program and was injured (due to my boss's negligence). My boss is now trying to force My friend to go back to... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2017
You may have a workers compensation claim here. You need to act before you run out of time. If there is a contract, an attorney will have to review it but generally speaking, if the contract purposes is frustrated, you may be able to get out.
It would be 1-2 days a week, 3-4 hours each day, doing sweeping, mopping, and light janitorial work at my job. I would be willing to sign a permission form authorizing him to work. Does he HAVE to be 14?
answered on Jun 27, 2017
Not sure based o-n the question but if you worked in FL and you were not paid, you should get paid, speak with an attorney.
I make $8.50 an hour and the position they are making me work starts at $9.50 an hour
answered on Jun 27, 2017
I agree with Mr. Feldman, unless it is due to discrimination.
Currently the policy is an employee has to work 60hrs per pay period.
answered on Jun 27, 2017
Again, I agree with Mr. Feldman, you need to see how many hours you worked in the year. Speak to an attorney as well.
answered on Jun 21, 2017
Speaking to an attorney to help gather evidence and speak to the company correctly.
My wife works for Wal-Mart corp. She took a transfer from one store in Boynton Beach FL to Dublin, Va. Her start date was yesterday and when she went in they stated that she couldn't start because of a background check. She has been working for the corporation for over three years and already... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
Do you think it has something to do with discrimination? Why did they do a background check again after the transfer?
Speak with an attorney.
I returned to worked 5months later in October with the assumption I would be going to another position but once I was able to come back that changed. Over the next 7 months it was a constant up hill battle that I had to climb because I hadn't worked with the supervisors that came aboard while... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
Do you think they are doing this on purpose because of your medical leave? Is it just hard to get back to work? I would speak with an attorney on the phone before things get worse.
I have just received a judgement for permanent disability for the PTSD I suffered on the job, by a social security judge. The judgement even specifies the incident that caused the illness. Can my employer be held responsible for refusing my accommodation request? The request was easy and would... View More
answered on May 10, 2017
Seems like something is wrong, worth calling and speaking with an attorney to explore your options. Just a denial alone is not enough for a case but seems as you have done some homework and they may not have a legal excuse. Don't wait, call an attorney asap before the company takes any further... View More
answered on May 5, 2017
This does not seem right, speak to an attorney that can help clarify this situation. Generally speaking you should be paid for all hours worked.
manager of a stepdown unit and even ran the unit for a year with minimal oversight. Anyhow we finally hired a new director and we did not start out on a very good foot. He was rude to me in the first few days but we have overcome that and it has been fine. Today I am called down to HR with them... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2017
Sorry to hear about this situation, it seems pretty tough. Based on what you provided, its a pretty sticky situation that can't be resolved with a simple posting online but would really require you to invest sometime with an attorney trying to help you through this tough process that may or... View More
I was having real bad feet pains and I asked her if I could work less hours in the day or less days in the week. I feel like when I go into work she is going to say I can't work because my foot prohibits me from doing my work
answered on Apr 26, 2017
You should immediately seek medical treatment and contact an employment attorney to help potential bring a workers compensation claim. Many attorneys can speak to you for free, just call to set up an appointment.
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