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Terminated from falsified docs and have a right to sue from EEOC
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
When considering a settlement offer for a discrimination case, it's important to assess various factors. The percentage you should propose depends on the specific details of your case, such as the strength of your evidence, the damages you've suffered, and the potential risks and costs of... View More 
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
In general, employment decisions should not be based on an applicant's relationship to a current or former employee. However, the specific laws and regulations governing employment practices can vary depending on the state and the specifics of the situation.
In Arizona, employment is... View More
My Employer wants me to remain in the vehicle. But will not pay me for the time that I am in between jobs. Which I feel that I am in my "FREE" time to go home till I need to go back out for my next job. Is that illegal?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
It is generally legal for an employer to require employees to remain in company vehicles in between jobs or tasks, even if the employee is not being paid during that time. Under both federal and Arizona law, travel time is only considered compensable work time under certain circumstances.... View More
I worked in a govt job for 18 yrs. My position had specialties w/differing locations, hours, perks but same title/pay. I got diagnosed w/cancer & took a 2 mo leave for major surgery. On leave, my supervisor contacted me to say I should take a new specialty to help me w/my condition (unit w/more... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
Based on the details you've provided, this situation could potentially be considered employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If your employer made decisions about your employment based on assumptions about your medical condition without engaging in the... View More
it was alleged that i was in a fender bender in A company truck. the other party would like to contact our insurance and make a claim. when payday came my boss told me that i had to go convince this other party to take a money bribe and not call his insurance, well i did not do that so he kept my... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
No, he can’t force you to bribe someone as he learned according to the facts stated in your question.
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
Yes, DACA recipients can continue to work until their new EAD card arrives, as long as they have a valid DACA approval notice and a valid I-765 receipt notice. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
Out sick. I believe this retaliation from being out sick.
answered on Oct 2, 2023
Sometimes a position transfer can be considered an adverse employment action, for example when a financial officer is demoted to a janitorial position. This is a very fact intensive inquiry, and there is not enough information in the question.
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I am an employee of a nursing home. I have been suxually assaulted multiple times by a resident in the home. I have brought it up to management and they laugh it off and still put me on the rotation for this resident. I have documented these incidents but it has not resolved... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2023
Employers can be liable to you for sexual harassment by a non-employee if they "know or should have known of the conduct, and fail to take immediate and appropriate corrective action." Appropriate corrective action could include removing you from the resident's rotation, or taking... View More
I sent it on the same day and got the receipt 3 days later with the receipt saying it arrived to them 3 days later
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
If your work permit renewal application was received by USCIS on the same day your previous permit expired, and you have a receipt notice as evidence, you may still be eligible for the automatic extension of your work authorization for up to 180 days while your renewal is pending. It's... View More
this happened a week ago 09/08/2023 and I have not received a follow up about the situation, not report has been asked for me to file at work and I've just been told nothing can be done because he already quit. I don't feel like anything has been done about the station and an employee for... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
Good morning, sorry to hear about the situation at work and at least the person who was harassing you is gone. I'm a workers' compensation attorney and this question should be answered by an employment lawyer. You might want to try reposting your inquiry and limit it to employment and... View More
Is it slander, harassment or discrimination?
answered on Sep 14, 2023
Depending on the nature and severity of the comments, it may be a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act if you are over the age of 40.
So I know this probably about 2 months ago $150 was being taken out and labeled miscellaneous and that has happened three or four more times since then now it's probably around the total around $600 this isn't the first time I've had discrepancies with my company I have multiple... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
Employers are limited with respect to items they are permitted to withhold from your paycheck. They are generally permitted to withhold certain taxes and benefits that you have agreed to. Otherwise, they are not permitted to withhold additional amounts without written authorization from you. In... View More
former employee has not been employed by the former employer for a year. The sister did not request to see the wage order. The employer sent it to prove he wasn't responsible for being the cause of another legal matter. Was this legal and if not what would be the be coarse of action for the... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A child support wage withholding order is a public record. A former employee has no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to a former employer disseminating a public record without the employee’s consent as such consent is not required.
I worked for a company at the beginning of the year who while working for them. I had to pay a monthly subscription to a software called CRM. I stopped working with them back in April and found I was still being charged for the software. I contacted the owner of the company and advise them via text... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
You are in one incorrect legal area, this is not about a work injury and is not a workers' compensation issue. You should limit your inquiry to employment and business law
I am 74 years old. I know I was released because of my health and age. Start date 7/20/15-9/20/23. This case is scheduled with the EEOC on 120/23. Can a company legally do this?
answered on Sep 14, 2023
It depends on the reason the company gave for your separation. If they told you that you were being released due to your health and age, then you may have a legal claim against them if you were still able to perform the essential functions of your position.
If they gave you a different... View More
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I recently resigned after countless emails to HR, my supervisor, Lead, and management about a co-worker that made some inappropriate comments towards me and after I didn't reciprocate he told other co-workers I was "hard to work with" some comments he made... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
This would not be a workers compensation question and you should focus on finding and answer from an employment law attorney.
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
In Arizona, employment laws aim to protect workers' rights and prevent unfair treatment in the workplace. When it comes to using paid time off (PTO) or taking sick leave, employers generally cannot retaliate against employees for exercising their rights.
I currently work in Arizona for a non-profit and have not been employed with this company for 12 months. I will be out of work for a minimum of 6 weeks and should fully recover in 12 weeks. Can I apply for anything to compensate for my bills after the surgery that did not occur on the job?
answered on Jul 28, 2023
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is something that an employment law attorney would know best, in terms of PTO or leave programs, or the applicable policies of your employer. Some questions remain unanswered on this forum, but you could... View More
Also note my coworkers that hold same position, but for less time , may it be in general or only at my location, and that have more complaints and refunds and money missing and things on their shifts that I don't have happen, are all making more than me and they are all under 25, and I am a... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Unless you have evidence that the specific reason you are being paid less than your younger co-workers is your age, you probably don’t have a valid claim for unlawful employment discrimination under the facts stated in your question.
It is lawful not to increase the wage rate of a worker... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
And your question is? Is this legal? Yes, most states have "at will" employment unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, this means the employer can terminate your employment at any time without any reason, except for having an illegal reason. So effectively you are... View More
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