I did not qualify for FMLA or the company’s maternity leave, so I applied for short term disability through the insurance I paid for out of my checks. I got one small payout while on leave. I wasn’t out of work for a full two weeks before HR emailed me and said my position was filled and I... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

Based on what you've described, you may have grounds for legal action against your former employer for pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination under federal and state laws. The timing and circumstances of your termination while on short-term disability for pregnancy-related... View More

There was no official "employment contract" with this position.

( although nothing was ever in writing) that a portion of his check every week would be deducted to pay for the car. However his boss never did. A year and a half later we had to sell the vehicle and get a different one due to that vehicle having multiple mechanical issues. His boss was fully... View More

I just received a job offer for a new position. It's remote, for a private company that is based in NC.

I have my medicinal card and am based in NJ.

Do I have any protections if THC shows as positive in my pre employment drug screening?

Should I be disclosing my card... View More

At my company, I work independently and my scheduled start time is 8:45am. My coworkers and I must text 'gm' between the hours of 12am and 6:30am to confirm that we're coming to work. Once in a while, I either forget or oversleep and I don't send the text in time. If you... View More

I am a part time employee in washington state. i am currently below the salary threshold. i work at a nonprofit. i asked my employer and they disagreed with me. is there any reason i am in the wrong? this would also apply up to three years past as well.

Brad S Kane
answered on Jan 6, 2025

Your employer is incorrect. The salary threshold is based on a 40 hour week, not a part-time week.

The Department of Labor and Industries provides a chart showing the required minimum weekly earnings at:

https://www.lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/f700-207-000.pdf

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My employer recently added the surcharge and does offer a cessation program, however my employer is stating that the surcharge will not be reimbursed upon completion of cessation program. They can not give a set time frame of program, says it depends on the person. Along with a stipulation that the... View More

I was hired with the pretense that I would bring in an income between $800-$1700 weekly, especially during peak season. Now the issue is, I was hired during peak season and my weekly income has been at $545 since being hired. I am falling behind on bills due to this false narrative. I use public... View More

My supervisor started treating me when my health declined. I had accommodations for intermittent leave due to appointments/episodes. This made mental health worse to the point of having panic attacks on my way there. They cut my hours, didn’t assign me a new client, and refused to give me hours... View More

Brad S Kane
answered on Jan 6, 2025

Normally, if the defendant ignores a demand letter, then the plaintiff will file a civil complaint in Court.

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I occasionally do legal mushroom edibles but always buy products that do not contain any THC or THC derivatives because my employer does random tests. My smoke shop started selling mushroom vapes so I decided to try one. After using it the effects were reminiscent of marijuana, noticeably different... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 6, 2025

There is no "good" or "right" answer to your question. If you tell your employer that you even accidentally consumed THC under the mistaken impression it was a psychedelic, and your employer has a zero tolerance or drug-free policy, or your job involves the operation of... View More

This has caused a lot of hardship for me. The day missed was supplied with court papers of defendent and my reference of Tubman following case.

I had been full-time with company 8 years, personal injury? Civil rights?

I was employed full-time for 8yrs. During the last year I had gone through hardships including 2 domestics which made my availability to work difficult at the time. The day they let me go I had court paperwork and Tubman as a reference for my absence. I have been struggling financially due to this.

My boyfriend and I work for the same company, he’s a manager and I’m on the other end of the food chain. I put in my two weeks notice, plan on working it out fully, but after so many years of bull happening there, I thought the higher ups should know what’s happening. Not that I think... View More

Since having my first child in January 2023, there were a few instances of discrimination such as being turned down for an additional role that I was more than qualified for and the reason being communicated that I was a new mom. I became pregnant again in July 2024 and told my manager in Aug 2024.... View More

Kirk Angel
answered on Jan 5, 2025

You can ask, but they may not give it to you. However, if you have suffered discrimination based on pregnancy, you must file a charge with the EEOC within 180 days of the discriminatory action. If you do not, you will lose your legal rights. Also, if you sign a severance agreement it will contain a... View More

I work for a Humanitarin a non profit, who deducts PTO when using California Sick. Is this allowed? My understanding of this law is that PTO and Sick are supposed to have separate “banks” and sick hours are completely separate and guaranteed hours.

Brad S Kane
answered on Jan 5, 2025

If you have sick leave accumulated, the employer should only be deducting from your sick leave if you are out sick. If you have no sick leave accumulated or run out, then you can draw on your accumulated PTO. Your employer can not require you to use PTO for sick, when you have accumulated sick... View More

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I'm a CNA and work at a retirement home.

I was hired to work two days a week at my company at a location 30miles away, I was told I needed to provide my own transportation and pay for gas. I’ve never worked a place that required that. Iam in California.

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

You might be worried about the extra cost of commuting to a work location 30 miles away. In California, the law usually doesn't force an employer to reimburse you for a normal commute, even if it's lengthy.

You may want to check if any company policies or union agreements... View More

Doing insurance repairs on vehicles, if a part is damaged upon removal and insurance refuses to pay can my employer make me eat the cost?

Initially signed for 84hrs a week. Then a few months later the employer came back and had us sign a new contract for 70hrs. When we travel they adjust our hours as well. Currently only allowing me to work 60hrs, with no overtime. I had to work a few hours with another site and informed the higher... View More