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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: Would I have a case if I received a job offer by phone and then was told later the the offer was receded.

When I asked why I was told I’m no eligible for rehire with no further information however during my previous employment I was never put on any disciplinary actions

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Dec 21, 2024

No, you probably would not have a case. Employment is normally "at will", which means that an employer does not need a reason to terminate your employment.

Q: Do i have a case against my boss for unfair treatment

I have gotten written up for things that happened 5 months ago after already being reprimanded and treated like crap for a month mind you 4 other girls do the same things I do and never get written up for anything just me. She also takes a half hour pay from us everyday for lunch but won't let... View More

Joseph Korsak
Joseph Korsak
answered on Dec 18, 2024

You at least have a wage and hour claim under federal law. Look me up at korsaklaw.com,

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: Should I seek legal counsel if the harassment continues?

I had recently asked about a coworker calling me a derogatory name. Thank you to the attorney for the response.

I know my employer spoke with the male employee. He wasn't terminated. However, I think he is going to retaliate. I pulled out my cell phone out just in case. He was in... View More

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Dec 17, 2024

If he continues, keep a log of each incident, continue reporting it to HR and reach out to an attorney to discuss privately off line. Postings on this board are not protected by the attorney client privilege.

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: And the plaintiff in one case and the defendant another. Yeah, the district attorney will not talk to me. What do I do

I'm basically being ignored in the court proceeding that I built. And I'm the victim in both cases

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: I work at a school and did not get a raise the last two years while every other employee did. Is this legal?

I am a daycare director, I have many years of experience and was hired at $16/hour. For two years in a row now every single hourly employee (and salary) including my own assistants have received a raise and been added to the schools pipeline EXCEPT for my position. Not only is it not recognized by... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: My boss is targeting me and has told a coworker that he hates me, wishes he could push me down stairs and fire me. Help!

My performance reviews are outstanding.

There is a grace period at my job but my boss specifically targets me whenever I am 2 minutes into the grace period stating the grace period only applies to payroll. He makes negative comments to other employees about me. Even going as far as the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Idaho on
Q: How to get my employer to stop false deductions?

I work for Amazon Pharmacy. I do have a disability and just returned to work from leave. My pay checks have been 0.00 due to additional deductions. I have no arrears balance for benefits this has been confirmed but my pay continues to receive these extra deductions. This has happened a few times... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Colorado on
Q: I'm denied UI due to a positive drug test - employer policy. I deny having drugs and can show 2 add'tl test. case law

Employer did not reach out to talk about circumstances at all! I immediately took 2 more test at a more repitable lab, both negative! I am appealing for original UI benefits that I did not pursue due to attorney pursuing work comp first. looking for case law relating to improper termination as... View More

Q: I got charged with a misdemeanor of marijuana and I had back ground checks done for work which I did not get

Cause on back ground it showed a felony of meth. I do not at all do that drug and my family has seen ity community and it has been hard to get work or place to live housing and it is hurting my image what can I do can I sue

Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
Mr. Kent Thomas Jones
answered on Dec 15, 2024

You can request your criminal record. I would consult with a local attorney to find out why it is on your record and whether he/she can get it off if it is false.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Hawaii on
Q: Can someone sue the employer for breach of confidentiality due to disclosure of employment decisions to a third party?

She is still awaiting to hear back from management about the promotion but is interested to know if in fact what the third party stated is true and she does not get the position is that grounds for a lawsuit.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Health Care Law for Nevada on
Q: As of today my employer has banned any employee from wearing a mask. Can they do that?

Please note: this is Las Vegas NV Casino Industry

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: I have not been paid my regular paycheck in 7days. What are my options?

My employer did not deposit my whole paycheck last Fri. I immediately told my manager and he said others had same issue. I messaged throughout the day and was told payroll was resubmitted at noon on Friday and it will deposit most likely next business day. It's now Thursday of the next week... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 12, 2024

You can file a wage & hour claim with the Texas Workforce Commission:

https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/wage-and-hour/texas-payday-law

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Massachusetts on
Q: Paystub in accuracies & payroll recovery for business trip as W2 full time employee( Indian based company in US)

1. I have been employed since April 2024 , I was hired on a project that was global but the payroll deducted MA taxes instead of NH , which is 0 tax state , I reported the issue multiple time but no answer.

2. Bonus in accuracies and under paid without any explanation on the pay stub.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: Is this considered employment discrimination?

Hello: Back in September of 2023 I was injured at work. As of now, I'm still on work restrictions. Back in June of this year, every employee was due for a raise. Everyone but myself received the raise. When I brought it up to my admin, she said "You were accidentally missed, we will fix... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Oklahoma on
Q: My employer denied my accommodation request & have refused/ignored my request for them to submit objective evidence.

Accommodation request was denied, citing safety reasons. I asked for objective evidence that would prove the accommodation and/or I would present safety concerns. It has been 3 months since I last heard anything despite asking multiple times for objective evidence.

I also received two... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Tennessee on
Q: In tn if I make a complaint about upper management and get fired can that be considered retaliation also how can I prove

How could I prove this is retaliation?

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Dec 10, 2024

TN is an employment at will State, where you can be fired for any or no reason. If there are illegal activities going on, record them. Unless you have another job to go to, do not complain about your bosses.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for New Mexico on
Q: Work injury, My employer cancelled drs appointments due to staff shortage. Written up for being upset about cancelledApt

2 Hernias have been discovered now that I have had a CT scan. Job is Physically demanding.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: Hello. My job had wrongfully terminated me about a month ago and because there was no probable cause they had to re hire

But it seems that now that they have been picking with me and constantly threatening me with a last and final when I never had a write up with my 6 years.

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for California on
Q: My employer consistently pays us late and our payroll checks BOUNCE every paycheck. I was just suspended for picking up

…My check on payday. Management was out of town, couldn’t reach anyone so I picked up the checks, we still can’t cash them 4 days later and now I’m suspended for a week because per usual “there was no money in the account”. I have An obvious case right?

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Dec 8, 2024

Since you were subjected to discipline, a suspension, for picking your paycheck on payday, you likely have a claim for illegal retaliation for seeking your timely payment of your wages. Your employer is not allowed to delay payment based upon case flow.

Since your employer is consistently...
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