Get free answers to your Employment Discrimination legal questions from lawyers in your area.
Your current state is Ohio
Alot money he was saving till retired. We just learned that may not be true. Can he make them pay him he needs earned it! Please advise his wife terminal needs bad.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your brother's situation. If he earned accrued hours during his 38 years of service and was promised payment upon resignation, he may have legal grounds to pursue the compensation he is owed. The first step would be to review any employment contracts, policies, or... View More 
answered on Feb 13, 2024
If you are engaged in work for the company, your employer can require you to wear whatever attire it deems appropriate for the conversation. Of course, if you have a medical need or cultural norm that requires some different form of dress, then there needs to be an analysis related to reasonable... View More
I am in H1 and my expiry date on the copy I received is not matching the date in system of visa officer which is the USCIS mistake, they gave a 221 G which made me stay overseas for more than a year visa officer and myself and the lawyer tried to reach USCIS and correct it they never responded. For... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 21, 2024
I understand your concern regarding the discrepancy between the expiry date on your H1B copy and the date in the USCIS system, which has caused significant stress and financial loss due to an extended overseas stay. Given your situation, it may be worth exploring alternative avenues for obtaining... View More
My manager told one employee that we wished it was me that made the mistake so he could fire me so instead he suspended me for 5 days no pay but nothing to the employee that made the mistake.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 9, 2024
In Kentucky, if you are suspended for another employee's mistake with no action taken against the employee who actually made the mistake, especially if there's an expressed wish by the manager that you had made the mistake for the purpose of firing you, this could potentially be... View More
I'm currently on medical leave from my work with short term disability. In spite of allowing other employees to take extended leave just based on a doctor's note, my company is requiring me to file FMLA to excuse my absence. I had a couple questions. First, is there a reason my... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2024
No this is not a HIPAA issue. Employee medical rights are protected under other statutes.
When an employee seeks medical leave it is not unlawful for the employer to seek verification of the scope and necessity for the leave. The employer itself cannot do that evaluation, but it is lawful... View More
They still from the safe, the register on camera.
They sell and use drugs in the building on camera. She keeps some people on payroll after supposed termination. They end up coming back. She takes hrs from other employees to feed or fix the problems for the ones that use drugs. Could use... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Contact the sheriffs department or the FBI and report the matter.
I left for military sometime in 2021-2022. I am a reservist. I would usually give verbal or a written note or just show my orders or some type of document. When my new operational manager showed he required me to go through a third party called hartford for military leave. Even wrote me up for not... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Generally you do not have a legal right to a raise, even if the employer says you are going to get one in the future. The only way a denied raise would give you legal rights is if you could prove you did not get the raise because you are in a protected class of people or because you engaged in... View More
A relative already working at the business
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 6, 2024
In Ohio, as in the rest of the United States, employment practices are governed by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Specifying a preference for hiring waitresses only can be problematic because it indicates a preference for hiring based on gender, which could violate Title VII of the... View More
CASE FILE ALREADY NO REST BREAKS
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Unfortunately this Q&A site is not the place to solicit an attorney to work with you. You should locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options. I would suggest you look either on this site, or go to... View More
I was recently banned for a private post with my personal Snapchat friends, none of whom include my former boss. However, he gained access to my post, a joke about the signs in the bathrooms that say "don't do drugs here" and banned me. I feel like I was discriminated against as a... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Discrimination cases typically revolve around unlawful treatment based on protected characteristics such as gender. To determine if you have a discrimination case, you should consider the following steps:
Consult an Attorney: Reach out to an attorney who specializes in employment or... View More
My work insisted that I come in since I was on antibiotics and wasn't contagious anymore. I was still coughing and could not work. They have warned me that this is unacceptable behavior. Can I sue?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 6, 2024
Whether you might have protection under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or similar state or municipal law is very fact-specific.
If you had (or faked) a minor illness the day before departing for vacation (and were well enough to go on... View More
Is that because they want to get out of paying unemployment? I already have an open Claim with unemployment just because of the reduction of hours..he told me if I changed my availability he may not be able to schedule me on my normal shifts which is only 3 days a week I had to get another job... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2024
It is unlawful for your employer to engage in conduct that hurts you if it is in retaliation for your exercising your Unemployment Insurance rights. It is not unlawful for your employer to alter your hours because you are not available to work when the employer needs you to work. And your... View More
Me saying the F* word". I most recently have been wrongfully terminated for following my chain of command and not doing a job without the proper PPE. Lastly if I have been asking for a raise for my year and it's stated we get a yearly raise in our policy but 4 months later a coworker gets... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Pennsylvania, you may have legal recourse if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated or subjected to employment discrimination. Threats or retaliation from a general manager could constitute a hostile work environment or retaliation, both of which are prohibited under employment laws.... View More
Should they provide a specific policy violation and refer to the employee handbook? (Which I never got and they never gave me after multiple attempts)
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Under California law, when an employer terminates an employee, they are generally not required to provide a specific policy violation in the termination notice. However, they are required to provide a reason for the termination, even if it's a general one like "Conduct/Policy... View More
I reported in confidentiality but 3 days later had a visit by then and HR rep. One admitted that they told me the shirts were about me. Needless to say nine years later and I have been unfairly treated I had my manager tell me she was told to fire me but I don't do anything wrong and she won't lie.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Under California law, wearing custom shirts with a quote making fun of an employee could potentially be considered workplace harassment, especially if it creates a hostile work environment. The fact that high-level managers were involved exacerbates the seriousness of the situation. Furthermore, if... View More
I have reasonable belief that my employer discriminated against me while pregnant. My supervisor said "we paused on promotion to get you through your pregnancy" I made a complaint and have since then tried to gather evidence to protect myself as I am young and have never experienced this.... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Based on the description provided, it does sound like you may be experiencing retaliation as a result of your discrimination complaint. Retaliation occurs when an employer, through a manager or another employee, takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as... View More
Terminated from falsified docs and have a right to sue from EEOC
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
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
I had my own LLC while working for the company.
In question also own my own vehicle. It is a taxi driving job. I have my own car and my own business license. Period I just paid them part of my wages for dispatch services that's it
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Yes, if you signed a non-compete agreement, your LLC would be precluded from competing with the other party.
I am currently the only African American that works at my job. Since day one they were trying to find ways to get rid of me. Soo, I’ve been working at this job for full time, I had got covid from my mom and sister and called off for a few days because I was sick. I informed my bosses of this... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Your post reveal several potential claims against your employer. However much more would need to be learned to say for sure.
The fact that you are the only African American employee provides little proof of race discrimination. Other factors would need to be proven to establish that your... View More
manager is hispanic and the gentlman is white and she said .OH HELL NO WE AINT HIRING NO MORE WHITES IN HERE!
answered on Jan 28, 2024
While the comment was clearly racial, and offensive, but to have a case you have to prove that the unwelcomed racial content is severe or pervasive to have a legal claim. One comment like that will not be either severe of pervasive.
The comment is an act that could, together with other... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
