Your current state is Ohio
if I qualify in every requirement except for my skin color/sexual orientation/age?!? If not, can I take the company to small claims over it? Thank you!
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Under California law, it is generally illegal for an employer to discriminate based on protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or age in their hiring practices. This includes stating a preference for certain protected groups in job postings.... View More 
My problem is i have a felony from 32 years ago for embezzlement. employment background only goes 7!years , what about livescan.. Xan i obtain a guard card ??
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
In California, obtaining a guard card (also known as a "guard registration card") with a criminal record can be challenging, but it may still be possible depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Here's what you should know:
1. Livescan background check: The... View More
My job requires me to show up at our distribution center and if the load isn't ready we are supposed to wait until it is ready which may take most of the day and if we don't wait at the distribution center they will write you up and they will stop go ong you loads for a couple days. They... View More
Way they went at it I feel they violated her rights
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
I understand that this is a difficult and concerning situation for you and your wife. Discrimination accusations are serious matters that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to approach the situation calmly and gather as much information as possible. Here... View More
All movements on social media profiles being tracked by a manager at work. up to and including all aspects of profile movements, interactions, messages, and connections. going back months. Is this legal practice in England. Months work including messages, likes follows shares everything.
The homemade device was a piece of pipe filled with oxygen and acetylene taped off and ignited shot a avocado seed towards me and put a hole in the wall head level it didn't hit me but there was no reprimand for it and it is still allowed I am no longer at that company but I have friends that... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Even if you are no longer with the company, you may still have a case, especially if you have witnesses or documentation of the incident and the company's failure to address it properly. An attorney can also advise you on whether your friends who still work there might have a case as well.
Received disciplinary action for attendance and scheduled in while off on pfl. Forced to cancel pfl. Employer refused to show me personnel file when requested and forcefully ripped pages from me. Never received designation letter. Told me I was to pay Employer med.coverage.used fmla days when no... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems there are several potential legal issues and violations of your rights under California law and federal law (FMLA). Here are some key points:
1. Asking about the specific method of your wife's childbirth (vaginal or cesarean) is likely a... View More
Am I able to sue? I am the only woman of color at the company, they don't have DEI so this process has left me feeling lonely. I also have a complaint documentation that has other workers speaking about his abrasive and combative attitude. However, what sparked the claim was him putting a... View More
The bullying continued after they rehired him an now my supervisor wants me to fill out harassment form but I feel like it's just to save them a law suit. Because they knew about the situation before they brought him back. It's just a toxic work environment an has caused me to not get the... View More
The appeal court made factual errors and reversed the LA superior court's dismissal of my employer's Anti SLAPP motion against my complaint and awarded them attorneys fees. The ruling removed one small element from each claim, but all the claims remain and the damages are the same. The... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Under California law, when responding to a court order to show cause after an appeal ruling on an Anti-SLAPP motion based on factual errors, the relevance of the appellate court's errors depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Here are a few key points to consider:
1.... View More
I am a current employee for Alro and just heard about this lawsuit they had for not paying hourly employees for punch time. Alro is still doing this, at least at my branch. What should I do?
I am worried that the colleague who is in trouble with my former employer could then sue me personally for any deposition or statement I give, even telling the truth. I want to be of some help to my former employer but I also worry that the unflattering things I witnessed will be used by the person... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Discrimination is never acceptable, regardless of how widespread it may be within an organization. If you are experiencing or witnessing discrimination, the appropriate course of action is to report it through the proper channels and seek assistance in addressing the issue.
I had a disability that developed after 3 years of employment. I work contract security and the contract will be up soon. Which means that have to place us at a New Site. Being on my feet long time and long patrols on foot are not an option for me. I`ve been told that they will try to place us... View More
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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