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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: Can an employer make me sign a new handbook and employee agreement?

New management is taking over and they are talking about significantly reducing my benefits and enforcing a new agreement.

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Can an employer terminate you because your a victim of domestic abuse?

I was getting physically abused by my partner for awhile and my work started to get affected. After I finally admitted what was happening in my personal life to my manager, he scheduled a meeting with Human Resources. The three of us are meeting and they will formally terminate me based on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Employees mandated to train for a specific martial art after being employed for a number of years with medical issues.

Many older employees with medical issues are now contemplating to retire early. It was said accommodations will not be long term ,you will need to have a release date. If you have back issues, shoulder surgeries, hip issues. But because you hold a certain certification you are mandated to attend... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Meeting neutral generally applicable physical fitness requirements as a condition of employment in a job where fitness is important isn’t discrimination.

If women were held to a different tougher standard, or if older employees were held to a different tougher fitness standard than...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal for an employer to install ring cameras with motion detection outside of an employee door?

I live in an apartment complex, but I also worked there as well. Towards the end of my employment here they started putting up ring cameras, despite having regular video surveillance cameras. (like the ones you see at Walmart) they put these cameras up in places where I would go, while also... View More

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Q: I live in Oak Grove Mo, and I started a new job 09/07/2023 the boss said I would be in training for 30 days.

On 09/14/2023 she said, "I see that you are struggling" and I explained that I take medication that causes memory loss. We agreed that I would move to a different position that might be a better fit. She stated that I didn't have to do this and that she wasn't worried about... View More

Q: I work in the hotel that I am living in with my family can I be kicked out for leaving the property after work?

I am living with my husband in two small children in a hotel i was paying daily then I started working here for a room for me and my family. I do not get paid I stay here for no cost i work 7 days a week. the manager has been messaging me making me feel kind of uncomfortable chose to ignore it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Utah on
Q: Hello, My question is on employment law.

I work at the airport for a security company under big d construction. I overview security for new airport construction. One of our managers was caught with some illegal substance at work. I assume he was fired but all we know is that there is an ongoing investigation and now all night shift... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Kentucky on
Q: If I was doing my job everyday . An on FMLA.an no conversation from employer about my work.ethics.lay me off med.issues.

I got layed off work with no warning .said because of my medical issues.there was never any talking to me about any problems.just layed me off at the end of my shift

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2023

What is your question?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: I returned to work after taking an unexpected FMLA leave that was approved. Upon my return I was demoted

I was told by management that they conducted and investigation while I was out and determined that I violated policy. I followed the internal process to fight the demotion and have been met with a reduced schedule, attendance points that could lead to my termination showing up weeks after the... View More

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Q: I was given a right-to-sue letter by the EEOC after 2 years investigation now I'm wondering how to proceed.

I have statements and evidence. No question, they were in the wrong, but they were in the middle of being bought out for a large sum. That's why I'm being deadlined. I have all the EEOC case files, if someone could take a look; I'd be happy to supply those.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for New Jersey on
Q: An interviewer asked my age during an interview and didn’t select me for employment. Can I file a complaint with eeoc?

Also insulted me at the start of the interview.

Paula M. Dillon
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Paula M. Dillon
answered on Sep 23, 2023

You can file with the Eeoc

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for Alabama on
Q: Can a former employer access my personal email and give my new work schedule out to current employees?

I recently left a job where I was in a relationship with the person directly ahead of me in the workplace hierarchy. I’ve felt previously that my former boss was meddling in our relationship because in the past he’s admitted to doing exactly that. I didn’t get a chance before leaving to sign... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Employment Discrimination for Hawaii on
Q: Access to justice room court forms

Employment retaliation discrimination against my religious beliefs. Plot and planned to terminate my employment by misrepresenting the truth and this month makes a year since I got injured on the job, then all that " premeditation " criminal behavior has been endlessly damaging my mental... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Ohio on
Q: A company ran my background without my consent and also told my background to an employee I have him on recording

I have the hiring manager on recording admitting everything as well as admitting he told my personal info to 2 employees, I also have a statement from those 2 employees

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Arkansas on
Q: I was let go from my job for tardiness, I was only late twice in a 12 month period. Is that misconduct

Tardy, I was placed on a pip for being tardy twice in a 12 month period. In that pip period I was so called late twice. On days we see patients starting at an early time then normal. Late as in 3 mins once and the other 7 mins. Although out of the years I was told to be at work by 645. Pip said 630... View More

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Q: My boss doesnt allow me to use the elevator to go to the bathroom meanwhile I have a worked related leg injury.

The bathroom is on the 7th floor while im at the 3rd, ive been working overtime for a long time now and my boss has been changing my shifts last second. Im from greece thessaloniki

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answered on Sep 21, 2023

In Greece, as in many other countries, employers have an obligation to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees. If you have a work-related leg injury, the law usually requires reasonable accommodations to be made for you. Not allowing you to use the elevator to go to the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Work at a private company in NH. They are "requiring" me to remove "offensive" bumper stickers on my private vehicle

can they do this? I do not park in the employee parking area, I park on the street. The offensive stickers are political in nature; guns, Trump, morals, etc. Latest job review stated I have to remove them and keep them off.

Q: My employer is trying to evict me since I work where I live but the lease was previously under my now roommate

Good day my name is Alex looking for legal rep advice in matter of labor hostility and harassment discrimination, I have evidence and I have tried to get in good terms with employer I was forced to quit now getting evicted wrongly and maliciously please help

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