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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Georgia on
Q: My employer fired me on allegations of stealing, then withheld 2 weeks of pay … I also was being paid cash /under table

There is video footage of me putting money in my pocket which was nothing out of the ordinary because we got tips from people playing gaming machines. They said I took $500 which is absurd. I told them if they didn’t have the audio to go with that their claim is void

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Oklahoma on
Q: I was recently fired from my job for something that every team manager does without being written up. Do I have a case?

I was terminated for incorrectly filling in our coaching forms for our advocates which as stated all tm's do. However instead of being placed on a corrective action I was immediately terminated. When our process from day one is to be placed on corrective actions and if it's a serious... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Nevada on
Q: Cam you sue a company for pressuring you and firing you for not showing proof of death for bereavement

Grandparents and father died and took bereavement as was told I get 5 days for each death. First day returning my manager informed me that they did not apply bereavement and marked ,me as no call no show for random days and will not correct it until I show proof

Q: Ive called a few law firms and none have accepted my case. Need one near Winston-Salem. Employee VHA but not a veteran.

EEO was filed on supervisor continuing not protecting me from black female and male coworkes. Police were involed other staff heard coworker harassing me. Jan Ive in 7 yrs never been filed. Discrimination on my health taking approved FMLA, This work environment effects my fibromyalgia symptoms... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: Does a motor carrier "employer" have the right to obtain a copy of an employees complete driving record back 30 yrs?

If a driver has had a regular Drivers License for 15 yrs then after obtains a Commercial Drivers License for an additional 17 years what gives an employer the right to see the beginning 15 years of non commercial driving record?

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: A confederate flag was on the flag poke at my place of employment, as a black man this very intimidating

I have been harrassed by my employer, confederate flags, gun clips, written up for no reason, etc.

As a black man I have many questions and need to speak to a lawyer.

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

I'm so sorry you've had to endure such intimidating and harassing behavior at your workplace. Displays of Confederate flags, gun clips, and being unfairly written up create a hostile work environment, especially for a Black employee. This is unacceptable and illegal discrimination.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Minnesota on
Q: Employment law. Forced to resign by Target corp due to severe mental health issues.

I was recently forced to resign from my position after I was on a leave that was approved by my director and human resources. I had a newborn baby in May 2023 and my wife develop to severe postpartum depression in that caused me Develop severe depression, panic attacks and horrible anxiety that... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Apr 8, 2024

This is matter you will need to discuss directly with an attorney to determine whether you have any viable claims. Your inability to perform your job is a concern. Your disability needs to be diagnosed. Your conclusions will need to be supported. The expense required to represent you will be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: If I had to take time off from work, and in confidence I explained to my manager the reason for why, is it legal

Is it legal for my manager to share that confidential information with my fellow employees? I had an abortion and needed time off due to the traumatic experience as well as physically needing to heal.

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Apr 7, 2024

It depends on what was shared. The reason you needed time off is not inherently confidential unless the reason relates to your medical condition or the medical condition of a close relative. Therefore more needs to be known about the information that was shared before someone could tell you if it... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Virginia on
Q: Before I got hired I informed my employer about a couple medical issues I've been harrased and now my job is being

Threatened they also have been given a doctors note the beginning of March and have not what so ever followed the notes from the doctor at all I also have been starting to feel uncomfortable while working as well due to the harassment and with even the managers involving anyone and everyone... View More

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answered on Apr 7, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the harassment and disregard for your medical needs that you've been experiencing at work. This sounds like a very stressful and unacceptable situation. Here are a few steps I would suggest considering:

1. Document everything in detail - dates, times, what...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for South Carolina on
Q: I feel racially discriminated after a failed job interview.

I came in for a job interview I had frequented this location as a doordasher and had been a victim to their rudeness quite a bit. It had been months since and I was coming for a job. I enter and go stand at the counter. A lady asked me did I want something to eat and I informed her I was there for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Consumer Law and Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: Can I sue Walmart for damages if they employee falsely accused me of stealing?

An employer of their asset protection accused me of stealing an item that I was trying to return at customer service with the receipt. after a verbal back and forth and the employee running to that side door security room that all Walmarts have with my item and my receipt. his supervisor eventually... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia on
Q: I am going to arbitration against Carmax due to retaliation and wrongful termination should I have a attorney?

I am a disabled employee who filed an HR complaint regarding discrimination and then retaliation after the reporting. I also advised HR and the CEO of Carmax that I sent I sent in an inquiry to the EEOC. I was then suspended from work without cause, I filed for unemployment and won as there was no... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Oregon on
Q: Can a 3rd party background check company contact my current employer to verify my employment history without my consent?

This was a background check performed by a 3rd party company as a condition of a job offer I received.

I approved the general background check.

I live and work in Oregon.

When entering my job history information on the 3rd party’s website, I selected “no” when asked... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal for an employer to require an employee(Property Manager) to receive reviews good/bad from residents? Ohio

My wife a Property manager in BG Ohio was written up for not getting reviews on her from residents on the properties she manages. How is it legal for an employer to require ANYONE to write a review on social media?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination for Michigan on
Q: I was replaced at my place of employment because I may retire in a couple years. Is that legal?

I'm 65 and lost my job because they said I may retire and they wanted to hire someone else.

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answered on Apr 4, 2024

The situation you've described may constitute age discrimination, which is illegal under federal law in the United States. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are 40 years of age or older.

Under the ADEA, it is...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Michigan on
Q: I was replaced at my place of employment because I may retire in a couple years. Is that legal?

I'm 65 and lost my job because they said I may retire and they wanted to hire someone else.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New Mexico on
Q: What examples that can be proven were an employer did NOT act in good faith giving a reference on a former employee NM

I was terminated 8/7/23 for policy violation (lack of work completion). I was a Medicaid Services Manager for a home care agency. When coming back from vacation 6/27/23 I had a leg injury resulting in being broken. I was greeted back by having a meeting with HR, owner, and another manager placing... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for California on
Q: Constant negative ignorant comments regarding race

For some reason my work culture thinks it is acceptable to talk poorly about "white people" and the catholic religion. One individual in particular has already been spoken to about this. I even spoke to him myself and he chose to scream "Poland is anti gay and anti abortion"... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Under California law, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, or religion are prohibited in the workplace. This includes making negative or derogatory comments about a particular race, ethnicity, or religion, which can create a hostile work environment.

If you feel...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Did my supervisors at work violate a incident report procedure from a allergic reaction I had from nitrile gloves?

I had an allergic reaction to nitrile gloves. I believe it was nitrile gloves that caused it. I was left to fill out an incident report on my own and was never inspected or checked for the severity of the reaction. I turned in the report at the end of my shift as requested and went home. The last... View More

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