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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Employment Discrimination and Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: 11 years at the company new boss is always leaving me out and just took all my job duties from me is this harassment?

I went home sick and found out he took all my it admin rights away from me which is my entire job duties without telling me and then also posted my exact job online looking for interviews but has yet to say anything to me. He singles me out and is always micromanaging me and putting me down. he is... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2024

Under California law, what you are experiencing may be considered workplace harassment, especially if your boss's actions are based on discrimination regarding your sexual orientation or any other protected class. California is known for its strong laws against workplace harassment and... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Nevada on
Q: My shift lead at work came up to me and my bf aggressively, accusing us of stealing his headphones he left at work

He has no proof but proceed to threaten that if they aren’t returned there will be consequences

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: I am a former employee, my former employer, sued me.

I am a former employee, my former employer, which is not the CEO, I did not sign the non compete with her, yet she sued me! The deposition is this coming Thursday. I understand it is such a short notice, but I need an attorney to attend with me.

Thank you in advance

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 26, 2024

A Georgia employment attorney could advise best and should have first opportunity to respond, but if your deposition is in two days and it's already past 5:00 pm today, I wanted to prevent you from losing valuable time awaiting a response. As a general matter, this forum isn't set up for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Indiana on
Q: my dad hired a lawyer to sue my previous employer for sexual harassment against me can i fire the lawyer?

I'm over 18 and don't want my dad hiring a lawyer but he wants to do it for the money I don't want to sue what can I do in this situation

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: Inconsistent Discipline

I was suspended for something in 2017, and I made adjustments, at great cost, to be compliant and avoid further problems.

I am now seeing the same issue that I got suspended for a LOT at my workplace. It's happening so often that I cant believe management doesn't know about it.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: I would like to sue the state of Oregon for harrassment, employment, and racial discrimination .

Whole residing in Oregon I endured psychological, emotional, and physical abuse while on the job and off the job throughout Oregon. Laid off, pay cut, singled out, and targeted. Gang stalked, under 24/7 surveillance, trying to cause personal injuring with vehicle , trying to run me off the road.... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

If you're considering suing the state of Oregon for harassment, employment, and racial discrimination, the first step would be to consult with an attorney who has experience in civil rights law. They can help you understand your legal options and whether you have a viable case against the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Colorado on
Q: I was terminated for looking at my phone. Our GM gave us permission to do so, so He could communicate with us.

I worked for Durham Transportation.Ive been driving for Durham for about 6 years. I had never used my phone while driving a school bus and only used when our GM gave us permission. He never admitted to Durham that he had ordered us to do so Durham has a NO Tolerance rule. I reported it our... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer track my ip address on my personal cell without my permission?

My employer accused me of doing a bad survey for the store. They said their proof was them tracking my phones ip which linked with my phones personal number.

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: Can I sue my former employer for wrongful termination based on not receiving the annual training for Lock out tag?

I was discharged for not following SOP 111(lock out tag out) and SOP 23 (Safety). I was out most of this past year and I had not received the annual training.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Colorado on
Q: Is it appropriate for my Manager to ask if the new puppy I adopted will prohibit me from traveling?

I have been with this company for almost 5 yrs and we have recently been experiencing some growing pains, a lot of new leadership coming into the organization that is seemingly toxic - my leadership team included unfortunately. I was recently passed up for a promotion that I had worked two years to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: How to report anonymous Mgr. Forge employee timesheet for time not worked. Intimidates other from adding actual time?

Mgr. of 3mths w/firm threatening/harassing me. I'm 3+ yrs w/company. Just as others I always arrive to work early by 30mins or so for late night requests & ontime arrival. No problems w/previous Mgrs. Great perform reviews. Mgr. now says I need his permission to work OT. Reprimanded 2 days... View More

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answered on Mar 23, 2024

It looks like your pay is on an hourly basis. All employees who are paid by the hour must be paid for all time for which they are permitted to suffer labor (that is language often used by the courts). If you work hours, including overtime at 1.5 times your regular pay rate, you must be paid for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination on
Q: I called in to work 2 or 3 days in row and ended up going to Urgent Care. The physician at urgent care wrote a doctor

Note placing me under her care until I see PCP and was not permitted to return to work until seen by pcp. Appt with pcp was couple weeks away and was take. Off schedule until after appt. Was seen by aprn who wrote me off work until the following Monday. Was scheduled for a different shift or set of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: FRCP 12(b)(6) v. FRCP 12(c)?

The opposing party early in the case file a FRCP 12(b)(6) to dismiss stating the I failed to state a claim for relief, I didn't exhaust my administrative remedies for EEOC. So, I survived that now the opposing party is coming under v. FRCP 12(c) almost a year later regarding the pleading. He... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 21, 2024

While the two are equivalent and are subject to the same standard, there are some subtle differences. For example, a 12(b)(6) motion only considers the allegations of the plaintiff's pleadings. A 12(c) motion also considers the allegations of the defendant's pleadings and the court can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for New Mexico on
Q: My attorney is not being straight up with me and Im afraid he's gonna Run off leave me stuck

I need to make sure my attorney is doing his job because I don't get feed back like I should he gets mad when I email him too much tell me to stop contacting him that he will let me know when there's any updates on my case and whenever it's time for me to start looking for another lawyer

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Construction Law and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: I reside in Phoenix, Arizona and was recently terminated, what is my recourse? Please see details.

I work as a construction superintendent and was told I was being teminated because "I was being investigated by detectives" which is false. What happened was detectives came to my jobsite for me to answer questions about a crime I witnessed with the perpetrator still at large.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: Arizona is a right to work state but how far does that extend can anything be done to protect my dad’s job

My dad has been working in tech for almost 25ish years he is a veteran and has recently had hip issues and needs a replacement he has his surgery tomorrow and has till Monday to except or deny a severance package

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Your question hopefully will be answered by an employment law attorney, because it is not a workers' compensation issue unless your father's hip problems are the result of a work injury (accident or repetitive activities). I am not an employment lawyer but I generally tell my work injury... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Illinois on
Q: What should I expect from a potential employer once I've interviewed for a position; and sent a followup correspondence?

It's been more than a month now since my interview and despite me reaching out ( via phone call and emails) to know of any decisions made. They have just not responded. I feel a bit of age discrimination on their part for how I'm being treated. And I'm upset by it. They at least... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Criminal Law for California on
Q: How can I do to demand unpaid tips from waiters for my work assisting asbusser as it is stated in the restaurant policy?

The owner said she can’t allow me to be working along the servers because she is afraid of we having a fight in front of guests. I am a victim of a crime and suing now my attackers. I want to call the Marsy’s law if I had to. What can I do to make them lay? I was sent home today because of this

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Mar 20, 2024

DO NOT FIGHT WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES. YOU CAN BE TERMINATED AND/OR GET HURT.

If someone threatens you, take out your phone and film them.

Be careful what you say - do not threat anyone with harm.

The employer has the obligation to enforce the written tip sharing policy....
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