Q: I am a PRN receptionist who has a question
My employer refuses to give me any assignments when I can see the multiple positions online. I went on unemployment because of this and they threatened to terminate me. My unemployment just ran out. This has been going on for 6 months now. I just reached out again after seeing a few more positions posted and was told again they have no work. What can I do?
A: Whether you can pursue a legal claim in this situation depends on two things: (1) whether there actually is work available for you; and (2) if so, why you aren't being selected to perform it. If you suspect the company is passing you over for available jobs due to a protected class characteristic (i.e. based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, military status) then you should contact an employment attorney in your state to discuss a potential claim for discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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