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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Nevada on
Q: I resigned last week . HR wants me to write and submit why I think my former boss hates me . Should I ?
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answered on Nov 18, 2024

HR is concerned you will file suit and will use your statement against you.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Washington on
Q: Do I have a case if I got fired for breaking a company policy , but my coworkers who broke the same policy didn’t?

I work in a male dominated industry and feel like I’m being discriminated and targeted. My boss also broke the company policy too.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Nov 16, 2024

If you are female and you were fired for breaking a company policy, while male employees are not disciplined for breaking the same policy, then you may have a claim for gender based discrimination.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: In a work contract (I am a teacher) does the term "up to" include zero?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

The term "up to" in employment contracts typically includes zero unless explicitly stated otherwise. This is particularly important in teaching contracts where terms like "up to X hours" or "up to Y classes" might be used.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am a home health aid receiving $14/hour for about three months. Can my hourly wage be reduced for any reason?

The company says that since I am working so much overtime as I am the only current caregiver, they need to reduce my hourly rate. Are they allowed to do this?

Joseph Korsak
Joseph Korsak
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Yes

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Employer retracted last payment electronically, 10 days after depositing.

I also had approximately 60 hrs of PTO, which was earned time per pay period. I am not sure what to do at this point

Joseph Korsak
Joseph Korsak
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Make a demand. If nothing is forthcoming you can sue under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: What is needed for emotional distress case

I worked for over 6 yrs without ever being promoted or receiving clear feedback on how to advance. Despite repeatedly reporting instances of being spoken to disrespectfully by coworkers, management dismissed my concerns, telling me to 'let it go.' Over time, the ongoing mistreatment... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

I worked for over 6 yrs without ever being promoted or receiving clear feedback on how to advance. PRIVATE EMPLOYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON HOW TO ADVANCE BUT THEY CANNOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CLASSES TO WHICH AN EMPLOYEE BELONGS.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: Legal Advice Needed for Discrimination, Retaliation, and Constructive Discharge

I recently resigned from my position at Din Tai Fung in Glendale, CA, due to a hostile work environment. I experienced discriminatory treatment, retaliation after raising concerns, and inadequate training compared to colleagues. Additionally, I was subjected to unjust negative performance... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Based on your description, you may have valid claims for discrimination based on national origin, retaliation, and constructive discharge under both California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Your first step should be filing a complaint...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Connecticut on
Q: Why are women, that sleep with influential men for career advancement, considered victims instead of prostitutes?

For example, sleeping with a producer in exchange for acting jobs or sleeping with a CEO in exchange for an inflated salary and gifts.

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I think that you're making a false dichotomy between "victim" or "prostitute".

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Business Law for Florida on
Q: What can i do for a contract and work issues, because me and my wife got pregnant

Me and my wife have a business issue with our partners.

We purchased 25% stack from a company and we work there too, we get 1099 for paychecks, W2 from the company, and dividend in wire transfer.

We get pregnant and now the other partners say we break the contract and they dont... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Nov 14, 2024

This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: FLORISA/SARASOTA CO.

Q: Is it illegal for home depot to post private photos and videos online without my permission? on a company web site than i was fired, as i gave no one consent and i like to sue for lost of income medical ins. and lost of bonus twicw a year

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 14, 2024

Presumably you were fired for some other reason, not because the company posted images of you online. So, whatever the reason for your firing, your lost income would not be a result of their posting of your "private" images. So, you have failed to indicate facts which would show that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Immigration Law and International Law on
Q: What jobs are allowed on top of on-campus employment as an International student?

I was wondering if anybody can provide legal and right information. I already have an on-campus job for around 16-17 hrs ($10/hr) which is too little to handle all the expenses. Are there any jobs I can legally do besides the on-campus jobs? I searched it on Google and it gave me a bunch of... View More

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Your options for additional work as an international student are limited by F-1 visa regulations, but there are some possibilities worth exploring.

During the academic year, you're generally restricted to 20 total hours of work per week, combining both on and off-campus employment....
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Business Law for Ohio on
Q: Getting laid off - no non-compete signed. Can I be told I can't take a job if I'm contacted for one?

I am Getting laid off - no non-compete signed. A company reached out to me and I interviewed and was offered a position. My company laying me off called me today to let me know that i can work for a competing agency but they are not permitted to reach out to me. They said they have a list of... View More

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

If they have such a series of agreements, they violate federal anti-trust law and are unenforceable. You are fine to go work for them.

Q: How to work email legitimate

I have this girl with the owner whom my ex said she's a part of it . They change everything they steal my phone , to get t as g on to radio walkie t as like I try to find it but it's in area of somebody else . They stolen my father's research title we took him off the chair we baught... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

This situation sounds very concerning and appears to involve several serious legal issues including identity theft, fraud, and potential misuse of university resources. You should document everything thoroughly and gather any evidence you have of these incidents.

Your first step should be...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: Can an employer be selective in which employee can use time tracking software like timecamp.

As in a portion of the office is required monitor / account for their time on projects using timecamp software and the other employees don't need to. Even though employees have similar duties. I question if this is an equal rights issue.

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 12, 2024

Yes. An employer has no legal obligation to treat all employees the same. However, if you suffer an adverse difference in treatment because you are a member of a protected class of people or because you engaged in some form of legally protected conduct, then you might have a meritorious unlawful... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Employment Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have an Illinois registered LLC that is employing a TN employee. What do I need to do to comply with the law?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024

If you plan on conducting any business in Tennessee, you will need to register with the secretary of State. This can be completed online.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: My drinking water is contaminated where I reside in employee housing and it's been more than 6 months

It failed the bact t test

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Safe drinking water is a basic right in employee housing under California law. Your employer has a legal obligation to provide habitable housing conditions, including clean, potable water that meets health and safety standards.

You should immediately document everything, including the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have grounds for a lawsuit due to severe privacy violations and extreme neglect of workplace conditions?

I am a travel sterile processing tech and recently learned from permanent staff at the hospital where I was contracted that the director was fired for using security cameras to check out female staff members. Despite the hospital’s awareness of this misconduct, they failed to inform travel staff... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 11, 2024

You will need to prove that the director used the security cameras specifically to inappropriately check out you. If he only checked out other female staff members, you will have a difficult time proving damages to you.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: I filed retaliation termination and I got workers comp

I wanted to ask if I can still file on the retaliation cuz I was treated wrong snd I hurt myself as well but I got settlement for my injury so can I file for the retaliation still!

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 9, 2024

The answer to your question will require an attorney to look at the settlement agreement in the workers compensation matter. If the scope of the workers compensation settlement was written too broadly, you might have signed away your rights to sue for unlawful retaliation. You need to locate and... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Ohio on
Q: My boyfriend in Ghana wants to migrate to USA for work.

What documentation and applications are needed, and what direction do we go to begin the entire process? He is open to work in any field but has skills in digital/graphic design.

Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Nov 9, 2024

A US employer must file a petition to sponsor him for an employment based visa

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: My severance paperwork has someone else's name on it but I was advised to mark out the name and write mine. Is this okay

I have had several issues with my former employer and I took short term disability but ended up getting terminated. There is a clause in the severance documentation stating I should remain silent regarding any negativity towards the company if I wish to receive payment. My biggest concern with this... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 8, 2024

It is lawful to do as the employer has suggested. The thing you should consider doing, however, is getting confidential specific advice about the issues you will be giving up as part of the severance agreement. There are serious red flags of possible unlawful conduct when you get terminated... View More

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