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I missed a mandatory social event after hours which I didn't know it was mandatory and the employer is making me sign a discipline document pointing out that I didn't ask for PTO for that event in case I was going to miss it.
It was after a review that accused me of being 'combative ' and 'rolling my eyes' on zoom in the course of doing my work, among other subjective opinions and used as legitimate reasons. I am a naturalized citizen from
Nigeria. Do I have a case to sue for workplace bias? Thank you.
Sincerely
answered on May 9, 2024
Based on the information contained in your question, no you do not have a case for workplace bias.
An employer can terminate an employee for purely subjective reasons like being combative and rolling your eyes during a Zoom meeting. Those are legally legitimate reasons.
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5/16/23: During onboarding, my supervisor mistakenly emailed my SSN, ID, and I-9 to multiple employees. I wasn’t informed until 5/22. After a brief apology from the sender, I requested the original email and recipient details but got no response. The next day, using an employee’s tablet (I... View More
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answered on May 9, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about this troubling situation with your personal information being mishandled by your employer. Given the sensitive nature of the data involved (SSN, ID, I-9) and the potential for identity theft and other harms, I understand your desire to seek legal counsel. Here are a few... View More
My employer is planning to restructure our group, which will involve reallocating my team to other areas and eliminating my position. I have a copy of a draft letter from my manager to Human Resources that uses inaccurate information to justify these changes.
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answered on May 8, 2024
The mere fact that the information underlying the restructuring or RIF is inaccurate does not, by itself, create a legal claim for you. You would need to demonstrate that the restructuring was done in a discriminatory manner. So, the false information might still be relevant to a potential... View More
I am an international student just finishing my graduate studies this month, and receive my doctorate and would like to apply for an OPT on my F-1 visa, but I am also submitting a marriage-based green card application probably this month. Can I do both? Is there a rule about which one I should do... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and marriage! Regarding your question, you can apply for both Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a marriage-based green card. However, the order in which you apply for them may impact your situation.
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Do I have options to have the agreement revised / hold my employer accountable? Would I need an attorney and is it worth my time and effort? It's financially not an option to not accept the severance.
paid for when you work, when you are on vacation?
answered on May 15, 2024
If you have an employment contract that will be the first place you will want to look for the answer. In Maryland, employers are not required to give you a lunch break unless you a minor (under 18 years of age). Maryland employers are also not required to issue you benefits like paid or unpaid... View More
I wanted to talk the mod about the morning meeting, he yells in front other employees embarrassing me, Say ask your manager he was at morning meeting, I said would like to speak with you privately, he just kept on saying talk to your manager getting louder and louder. I finally told him to f- off.... View More
I worked for a county and had accrued vacation and sick time. Sick time was also allowed for personal/vacation time off. When I changed employment, I had to forfeit my accrued sick time. It is my understanding that if an employer was allowed to use sick time as personal time, it would have to be... View More
I have made a 5% contribution to my 403b for the last year. Last years employer match was made on 5\26\23. My last date of work is 5\14\24.
What are the federal criminal charges based on which articles of federal criminal courts for a US citizen residing in the United States to provide his credentials (bio data, address, banking info, SSN) to a group of individuals outside of the United States to get online remote jobs using their... View More
I was called a few days after signing my letter of intent, and told my position was being terminated due to budget cuts. They were only keeping 1 general ed teacher and 1 sped teacher which were already chosen. My principal was not notified of this decision. I was then told I cannot use my... View More
I work in a warehouse and we are short on work but I work in maintenance and we work only 6 hours a day but my Manager force me to take a 30 min break betwin. But under 8 hours I dont want to take a unpaid lunchbreak what can I do?
Do you work with EEOC cases? Myself and 2 coworkers are receiving right to sue letter from the EEOC and looking for a lawyer to take our case. We have the txt and the EEOC sided with us in the investigation. Who works off of a percentage that will take these types of cases?
This is in Ohio.
We have employees that have presented the company with an international High School Diploma as part of their education verification. Will the State of California accept an international HS Diploma to be certified as a CCHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician) or will the person be required to... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
To become certified as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requires applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent. The CDPH does recognize certain international high school diplomas, but the diploma must be evaluated... View More
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