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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
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Q: store closes at 7pm and employee stays late to finish their duties, with permission to find out that their not

In North Dakota

The time sheets have been tampered with as in shows actually worked time then adjusted work time shows didnt... also when asked about it GM says he doesn't know if any work was actually being done during them times. There is suppose to me a manager there until everyone... View More

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Q: I work at a restaurant as a server in Alberta. Curious if this is gender discrimination and is illegal? See more details

The restaurant is divided into 2 zones, namely the Dining room and the Lounge. Both males and females are allowed to serve in the dining room, however the general manager specifically stated only females are allowed to serve in the Lounge, which makes twice as much money in tips. Is this... View More

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Q: Best way to negotiate a severance without sounding threatening , but also indicate you will file a civil suit if needed?

I was terminated and offered 10 weeks severance. I counter-offered 21 weeks, hoping to settle on 14. My proposal was rejected. I struggled with documented harassment and pay equity issues that were never addressed during my employment. When I was let go, I was told that after a thorough review of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Oregon on
Q: I am an independent contractor and I have a contract violation along with retaliatory actions and I can’t afford a lawye

I have physical disabilities as well as religious beliefs that have been discriminated against as well as retaliation such as not notifying me of work orders causing me to be late and miss out on funds as well as causing me to be late on rent. As well as making me feel like I have to work more than... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Massachusetts on
Q: Harassment by a co-worker reporting false accusations to administration that is resulting in extreme stress and anxiety.

These claims are not work related and involve alleged text messages they are receiving. Administration has continued to interrogate me regarding them. This employee is an ex from over 5 years ago. My employer has neglected to address the non work related issue.

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Q: I was the plantif along with 2 other we was awarded 1 million 42thousand & i only received 23,000 the other plantif

12,000 and the other plantif 20,000 and we was told the rest went to the class! But if they couldn't find all the class members the remaining go to us the plantif.which we never received any of that settlement

to this date! Was my Attorney suppose to do that! It still to this day... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 25, 2024

It is impossible to tell without knowing more information including the size of the class and the amount of your compensable damages

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Nevada on
Q: Can a employer do this, put u at a wage sightly lower than the original ad, but won’t compromise My wage

I work at Korger I work for bakery but they also put me as deli mind you I don’t have experience for bakery but for deli I do, they been crossing training me for awhile but the thing is they haven’t cross train the hirer who got hire before me also theyre paying that employer 17.50 and me 14.50... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New Mexico on
Q: Can I turn off Automations I made for an employer without their direction? They would not want them permanently off?

I work for a newly developed dept. at a call center. As a lowly rep. I used my technical skills to create documentation and automations based in multiple company tools well above my job description and pay grade. The supervisors were happy to use my projects to make their metrics look good since... View More

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Q: Can I turn off Automations I made for an employer without their direction? They would not want them permanently off?

I work for a newly developed dept. at a call center. As a lowly rep. I used my technical skills to create documentation and automations based in multiple company tools well above my job description and pay grade. The supervisors were happy to use my projects to make their metrics look good since... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I was granted permission to sue my employer in December 2023 and they have been retailing sense. What can I do?

The company has done so many things and I have it all documented in audio recordings, emails and text messages. I have had my schedule changed when coming back off of vacation time without being told. The manager that told me his leadership was telling him to skip steps of the attendance policy was... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 23, 2024

If you were issued a "right to sue" letter by either the EEOC or the TWC, the time to file a lawsuit is 90 days from the date of the letter for a federal lawsuit and 60 days from the date of the letter for a Texas state court lawsuit.

In Texas, arbitration agreements are usually...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Can an employer tell an applicant they refuse to hire them due to current staff threatening to quit

I applied at Casey's general store in Argos, IN and when calling to check on my application the manager told me she will not hire me because her current staff threatened to quit if I was hired.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: Do I have a case against a local volunteer fire dept for discrimination for trying to suspend me without cause?

The Board of Commissioners pulled together a “special” meeting that was posted on their Facebook page 3 hours before the meeting. They then sent a letter stating that I was suspended effective immediately, but gave no reason. This is not the first time they have attempted this type of... View More

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Q: my problem is this. We fell behind on our rent,and began doing jobs for our manager at our complex,in return for rent.

After the storms recently the complex was torn up by trees landing on vehicles,landing on rooftops,and everywhere.This is a huge job!!which was bidded at 13-21 thousand $$$.My manager and I agreed to 5,500,with 3,000 credited to my rent.I hired one other person to help me get this done,and his pay... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 23, 2024

You can file a breach of contract case in small claims court since the total amount at issue is less than $20,000. You do not need an attorney in small claims court given the small size of the cases there. It would not be cost effective.

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Q: I am 66 years old, been with the company for 17 years & am a minority.

I am the oldest in the office & am being riffed. I wanted to put in one more year. Do I have a claim?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Tennessee on
Q: I was fired from my job for not taking the Covid vaccine on 11-2-2021. Has the statute of limitations expired to sue? TN

I have Graves disease, so taking the shot was not something I wanted to do. I was a contractor assigned to a Tyson site. Vaccine were mandated to be done by 11-1-2021. Almost all religious and medical exemptions were denied.

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