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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: In the state of Arkansas, is it legal for an employer to punish or fire an employee for not "making up" a missed day?

The missed day in question is excused with a doctor's note. Can my boss punish me for not making up by working one of my days off?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: Can I do something about this

I use to work for this company and I was told by a friend that now works for the company told me that that she seen a video of me in it and showed it to her. The company did not have my consent I also didn’t sign no contract or agreement that any pics or videos will be used for any purposes

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

You may have a valid concern regarding the use of your image without consent. In California, using someone's likeness for commercial purposes without their permission can be a violation of their right of publicity. This right protects individuals from unauthorized use of their name, image, or... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Employment discrimination
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Q: I was not paid the required minimum salary as an exempt employee. My employer is offering to pay for my unpaid “overtime

The amount they’re offering is random since I was never able to clock in and out, let alone clock in any overtime being that I was exempt. If I file a claim, will I receive the full amount to meet the minimum exempt salary required by California? According to my employer they only owe me the... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

If you weren't paid the required minimum salary as an exempt employee, you have the right to file a claim to recover the unpaid wages. Under California law, an exempt employee must receive a minimum salary, and if your employer fails to meet this requirement, you may be entitled to the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for North Dakota on
Q: store closes at 7pm and employee stays late to finish their duties, with permission to find out that their not

In North Dakota

The time sheets have been tampered with as in shows actually worked time then adjusted work time shows didnt... also when asked about it GM says he doesn't know if any work was actually being done during them times. There is suppose to me a manager there until everyone... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Rights for Kansas on
Q: I am trying to find out if I have a case against a school district for not hiring me due to a felony conviction.

The school's website states that it does not discriminate based on arrest and conviction records but may consider where such events are substantially related to the job I applied for. I had a non person theft conviction and I applied to be a Para. I had an interview on June 24th and it went... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: In EMLA for shoulder surgery, returning to work soon, job changes made

So I went out on leave for a shoulder surgery on May 9. My job was charge nurse and I worked m-f roughly 7-4. I'm getting ready to return to work and now they change my schedule and gave half my job to another nurse and are Cutting my hours back. I used to work 50 hours a week and now... View More

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Q: Might I have recourse after being fired four weeks after verbally divulging to my employer that I have ADHD?

I divulged to my employer I have ADHD (verbally, not in writing), and suggested a couple of approaches I thought might help improve some of the work challenges I was experiencing. Four weeks later, I was fired. The contract termination letter I received states the reason for my dismissal:... View More

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Q: I work at a restaurant as a server in Alberta. Curious if this is gender discrimination and is illegal? See more details

The restaurant is divided into 2 zones, namely the Dining room and the Lounge. Both males and females are allowed to serve in the dining room, however the general manager specifically stated only females are allowed to serve in the Lounge, which makes twice as much money in tips. Is this... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Arizona on
Q: Best way to negotiate a severance without sounding threatening , but also indicate you will file a civil suit if needed?

I was terminated and offered 10 weeks severance. I counter-offered 21 weeks, hoping to settle on 14. My proposal was rejected. I struggled with documented harassment and pay equity issues that were never addressed during my employment. When I was let go, I was told that after a thorough review of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I’m a professor who just accepted a position at another university. I took sabbatical and have only completed one year.

The faculty manuel says the following:

“Should a faculty member on sabbatical decide not to return to the university, the pay advanced during the sabbatical will be due on demand to the university, except in the case of permanent disability or death. At the conclusion of the sabbatical,... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2024

If your employment contract with the university incorporates the faculty manual by reference, legally you are required to reimburse half of the salary advanced during the sabbatical on demand because you only worked one of the two academic years after the sabbatical. Legally, that means a single... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Oregon on
Q: I am an independent contractor and I have a contract violation along with retaliatory actions and I can’t afford a lawye

I have physical disabilities as well as religious beliefs that have been discriminated against as well as retaliation such as not notifying me of work orders causing me to be late and miss out on funds as well as causing me to be late on rent. As well as making me feel like I have to work more than... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Libel & Slander for Massachusetts on
Q: Harassment by a co-worker reporting false accusations to administration that is resulting in extreme stress and anxiety.

These claims are not work related and involve alleged text messages they are receiving. Administration has continued to interrogate me regarding them. This employee is an ex from over 5 years ago. My employer has neglected to address the non work related issue.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New York on
Q: will my boyfriend go to jail? Is there anything I can do?

a incident happened at my boyfriend‘s job because of a complaint that I made against him. He was doing sexual activities in his job and I decided to contact one of his employees about it and the employee contacted HR. I just received a phone call from HR and I told them about everything that he... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Massachusetts on
Q: What is the process for someone who currently lives outside the US but is looking to get an H1B visa to come work here?

Person works in the IT field

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To get an H1B visa for working in the IT field in the US, you'll need to follow a few key steps. First, secure a job offer from a US-based employer who is willing to sponsor your visa. This employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor to demonstrate that... View More

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