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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: I was on medical leave from some time in May to sometime in June for heart problems that have developed recently.

I was on medical leave from some time in May to sometime in June for heart problems that have developed recently. I got an email today stating that my job was taking action to bring my termination request up at the next board meeting due to not returning to my job within the school system. I have... View More

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jun 30, 2021

You should follow your employer's instruction to call them if they have requested you do so. You should explain that your medical absence has been approved by the Director and provide your estimated return to work date. Additional information is needed to analyze whether you would have a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: Security officer at my job taped me for his own personal use without my permission. And also created a youtube page .

What can i do?

Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore
answered on Mar 3, 2021

The immediate thing you can do is to notify your employer. If this security officer has done it to you, chances are he is also doing it to others.

I will try to place your question to a category that might provide more responses for you.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: My husband is being forced to take leave without pay due to some medical restrictions that have been placed on him.

They have made no attempts since he returned to work in May for reasonable accommodations. His restrictions are only no driving and no working on elevated surfaces or climbing ladders or stairs. The dr request was for him to be able to do table top work or desk work. Based on the ADA how can... View More

Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson
answered on Dec 29, 2020

They may not be able to. It sounds like they are saying he needs to be "100% healed" to return to work. This may be a violation of the ADA. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation and to discuss options.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: I can I be lawfully fired in an "at will" state for not being able to tell a manager what another employee said?

It is a private sector job and I couldn't even remember what the employee said in passing in the first place. I was promptly fired as well as banned from the premises for a year for not telling him.

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Dec 9, 2020

While your situation seems unfair, there is nothing inherently unlawful about this. Since you live in an at-will employment state, that means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all (as long as the reason isn't discriminatory).

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: Would my boss be pretextually firing me?

I'm 5 months pregnant and work at a preschool. Last week I had a doctor's appointment and my boss asked me how it went. I told her there were some complications and I may require more frequent doctor appointments at a high risk doctor 2 hours away. The next day she sent me a text message... View More

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Nov 25, 2020

If your boss fires you, demotes you in either pay or job responsibilities, or refuses to allow you to return to work following a medical leave, then you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The close time proximity between notifying your... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: My first offender cannabis related felony was completed successfully in 2018 and I'm still being denied employment.

Can I get this discharged? And will this allow me a chance to work? Cobb county ga

Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
answered on Jul 18, 2020

It is possible that it hasn’t been properly discharged. You may want to have an attorney look into it.

For more information visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: Is it against the law for your employer to make you wear a mask? They cause nothing but nosebleeds.
Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jul 15, 2020

No, it is not against the law for your employer to require masks. If you have a medical issue that is causing you to get nosebleeds or you have some other medical reason that makes wearing a mask difficult for you, you should work with you doctor to submit an accommodation request to your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Bankruptcy for Georgia on
Q: Some one work for me steal my check and he take 2000$ can I Prosecute him??
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 1, 2020

Yes, although this is not a bankruptcy question.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: Georgia wrongful termination FMLA and unemployment

My daughter was (I believe) wrongly terminated by her employer on 4/6/20. She was on FMLA the previous week &non-verbal for mental health reasons & her employer was duly informed of her FMLA week leave. They sent her an email after that requiring her to call in everyday which she... View More

Mitchell Feldman
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Mitchell Feldman
answered on May 4, 2020

If she was approved for FMLA as indicated, she would have a good claim for FMLA interference with rights, and potentially a retaliation claim. Based upon these facts, it is a claim worth obtaining legal representation. You can contact me or anyone else who handles employment claims, and some will... View More

Q: I need to talk to a lawyer about unlawful termination from Emory Johns Creek medical in 2019 over Getting terminated

Yeah they stated that I was abusing substances and diverting medications yet never could show me any kind of paperwork or proof and there’s tons of safeguards so I know that there’s not anything that they had against me one because I didn’t do it and two they reported me to the board of... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 25, 2020

At this point, you might be better off reaching out to attorneys to discuss your matter instead of waiting further for a reply. You're looking for an attorney and this isn't really a referral service; it's only a Q & A Board. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer for the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: My wife is pregnant, her employer a dental company told her she cannot work due to her being pregnant. Is this allowed?

My wife was told due to her higher risk of coronavirus being pregnant she needs to stay Home from 3/23/20-4/6/20. This will be unpaid unless she uses vacation time. Other employees are still allowed to work during this time who are not pregnant. Is this discrimination?

Greg Mansell
Greg Mansell
answered on Mar 18, 2020

This is discrimination. If she is capable of working medically, then her pregnancy cannot be a reason to put her on unpaid leave. That is discrimination based on her pregnancy. You should contact an employment lawyer in Georgia to discuss your options.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: Can i record a phone call between me and my employer in order to present it in court? Is it legal without his consent?

During my shift a coworker hit me in the head with a bottle and ambulance was called. I called my employer and he said that if I press charges against the coworker, he is going to fire me. I recorded the phone call

Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Oct 27, 2019

Legally, at least, if both of you were in Georgia or a state that requires only one party consent, the tape recording is legal.

However, if your employer prohibits tape recording on the company's property, you can win the battle, but still lose your job. Check your employee handbook.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a child be taken off school grounds on a trip without parental consent?

Also a child thats in a special needs class cause he has autism

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
answered on Sep 23, 2019

Schools typically send home a permission slip for field trips. Have you tried speaking with the school to get the details about this and find out why no notification was given or why they didn't seek permission? I would first reach out to the school to speak to them about it and ensure them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: I work as a resident manager, received text from tenant by mistake, tried calling my boss & texted her.

Joanna said she has a bug!!! She is in the bed under cover!!! Don't 'recon somebody told her 'bout tomorrow do you??? This is the text I received.

This is what I asked my boss

This was just sent to me,what's going on? Her reply (Yes which is fine I don't... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Aug 9, 2019

Your question makes no sense. Rewrite it and send again.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: Applied for child support 6 months ago can't locate employer it's enforced what now?

I gave his physical address paternity is established court order was made 2008 every time I contact local office I'm told wait 4-6 weeks or he has 45 days my son's autistic I do not work and need the non-costodistal to pay his part what can I do?

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answered on Jun 27, 2019

You can hire a private attorney to enforce the order.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do if my former employer doesn’t pay me my full paycheck that I earned?

He docked pay saying I took it from the register, but took more than the amount he said. He also already docked the previous paycheck the mentioned amount.

Mitchell Feldman
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Mitchell Feldman
answered on Nov 23, 2018

You are owed for the wages earned and you can request payment of seek to hire a lawyer to get the wages for you. Give a demand for pay and if not seek advice of counsel

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal for mgt to tell you that you will be replaced with Mexican labor and then actually do it?
Mitchell Feldman
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Mitchell Feldman
answered on Nov 17, 2018

If you company replaces you solely because of you not fitting a face or ethnicity that’s would be unlawful if no legitimate need.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Georgia on
Q: Is it Defamation of character & discrimination,if your supervisor tells you you're suspicious of theft?

Although nothing has been stolen ,they are insinuating that I am a thief...of course I am black with dreadlocks & have been labeled far too much in my life the same way,& I'm sick of it I'm 45 yrs old,when does this Idiocracy stop? ...I believe this is racially rooted &... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 24, 2018

Defamation generally requires some form of communication to a third person (someone other than yourself). This can be in the form of spoken words, social media post, email, letter, article, etc. An employment law attorney might be able to provide more meaningful insight about some of the other... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Family Law, Banking and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: I was cursed of being a $100 short and got fired what should I do

I was accused and my boss did not contact anyone

P. Justin Thrailkill
P. Justin Thrailkill
answered on Jun 15, 2018

You need to schedule an appointment to speak with a local attorney to discuss this, as there is not enough information in your post to answer your question.

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