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My wife is 8 months pregnant and her due date is, Jan 1st. She started a new job on 10/11 and she goes on leave 12/15. Her current HR told her she is only covered until 12/31 and then she will not be covered anymore. They told her she cannot enroll for new coverage until 11/2018. Is this possible?... View More 
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answered on Nov 28, 2017
Mr. Urba's responses are sound.
I have been complaining to several people at Tops Markets about the work place harassment and the abuse.I was then fired for a excuse to get me out.they agreed in writing to uncontested unemployment then they sent in a damming claim letter.
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answered on Nov 15, 2017
You should speak with an employment lawyer. Some employment lawyers, such as my office, provide a free telephone consultation. Unlawful employment discrimination or reprisal often directly relates to an unemployment insurance claim.
Co hired new bkgtound co and gr larceny felony came up. Asked if I have waiver which I never was told i needed one. I enroll people for insurance which doesn't req a license
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answered on Sep 29, 2017
Seems you are saying that you have been, or may be, fired for the old felony conviction. Do you think bias may be involved as well? Is your employment in NYC? A useful site is: https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/nyc-fair-chance-act-ban-box .
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answered on Aug 30, 2017
Generally speaking, of an adverse job action is motivated by gender bias, it's illegal.
- I read somewhere there had to be four or more employees.
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answered on Aug 18, 2017
Not your situation, when when there are more employees then federal law may apply (with limitation periods LESS than 1 year, e.g., 180 or 300 days, depending upon the State and federal claim).
I live in NYS but worked for a small, company based in CA for the past 2.5 years. I was suddenly laid off, along with another woman (we make up 66% of the female workforce at this company) with no notice, under the guise that they were running out of money. I was also told, that they thought I... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2017
It is unclear where you worked from your question. If there were more than 15 full-time employees, federal law (Title VII) may provide protection if the layoff was motivated by gender discrimination. I recommend you discuss this with an employment lawyer who represents workers. Most of us will,... View More
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answered on Apr 28, 2017
"Harassment" is a broad term, and whether you have a requirement to report it depends upon many things. If the harassment is against you (or someone you wish to protect from harassment), and the harassment is motivated by your race, national origin, gender, religion or other personal... View More
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