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I bought the restaurant 2 years ago and old employees working here sued the previous owner but the motive has my name on it. I made new corporation and I don't know the plaintiff.
answered on Dec 27, 2024
Check your agreement with the prior owner, the prior owner should be required to defend and indemnify you for claims that arose prior to the purchase.
If purchased the assets only and not the business, you may have a defense there.
Further, you will need to hire a lawyer to defend... View More 
I recently ended my time with a small business and upon my exit I brought to the owners attention that I believe I was misclassified and owed unpaid overtime. I submitted to the owner why I believe I was misclassified and why even offered a salary the job compensation and responsibilities do not... View More
Which I have proof that I’m being retaliated against. Now he went to my new supervisor and told him to tell me to stop coming to the department which I go and visit my coworkers on my breaks. What is that called? Is that harassment?
My employer has no written policy about decorating your work area with personal items. Many people do this however I was told I couldn't have a Bible and picture of Jesus on my desk because it's offensive. I work for a large corporation in the construction industry located on Indiana.
answered on Dec 26, 2024
File a claim for your unpaid wages in the bankruptcy action.
If the Settlement is approved, each Settlement Class Member will be entitled to a gross payment of approximately $1,300.00 out of the Settlement Fund, less deductions for settlement administration costs, attorneys’ fees and costs, and an incentive award to the Class Representative, or a net... View More
The lied and my copies I kept prove they didn't follow h.r. procedure and hid it not knowing I had copied which shows pretext
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Start by researching attorneys who handle employment disputes and offer contingency fee arrangements. Look for those with a track record of success in cases involving HR procedures and employer misconduct. Online legal directories and reviews can provide insight into their reputation and... View More
I’ve used app subscription to void small trips on Uber. The app itself was offering much more then voiding trips but I have not used them. uber blocked us and now TLC is sent us the settlement to plead guilty and take out TLC license away for a year or go to the hearing and if found guilty we... View More
She is definitely being discriminated against for her gender and treated differently
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
When you work and live on hotel premises, your rights differ from those of guests. As an employee, you are entitled to specific workplace protections, including fair treatment and a safe environment. Employers must adhere to labor laws, which cover issues like working hours, wages, and... View More
I work at a restaurant where we are part of a front of house tip pool. Yesterday, my manager got mad at me for chatting too much at work, however gave me no verbal warning and never communicated with me directly that she did not like my behavior. (To be clear - I was barely chatting and all of my... View More
Management deducts 20% to busboys and 8% to hostess’s from my paycheck. Their responsibilities are to bring customers drinks. I’m tipping out a percentage of my tips for the food sales but they do not serve or deliver the food. Is it legal for them to do this?
answered on Dec 24, 2024
Yes, hosts and bussers can share in the tip pool as long as they are in the chain of service, which includes seating customers, cleaning tables, delivering drinks and preparing food, provided the percentages are reasonable. Managers, owners and supervisors are not allowed to participate in the tip... View More
Fellow co workers one quit because they weren't paying on time. Employer denied claim so were going to second should I have witnesses prove not first time
answered on Dec 24, 2024
Having a former employee take their time to come testify on your behalf about suffering from the same complaints will likely increase your chances of winning. It is a good idea. Ask the witness to bring documentation of their complaints. (You should do the same.)
I had an accident and someone came to the scene and tested me. She said the test would go to the employer and they would send it to the lab. The accident was on Dec 9 and I was fired by my employer then. I just got the call today from the lab.
answered on Dec 23, 2024
An employer is allowed to perform a post-accident drug test, and is allowed to rely upon the results, even if you dispute it, in making an employment decision. Your recourse, if any, is against the drug company who presumably messed up the test, not your employer. Sorry. Good luck to you.
I have bipolar disorder and need to know if my job can be at risk because of it.
answered on Dec 23, 2024
You should contact a lawyer who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you work. Typically speaking, if your employer has enough employees to be covered by the applicable statutes, and you can show that your bipolar disorder qualifies as a bona fide disability, your... View More
I have two night preceptors so I am sched nights only.
Went in to svt at work due to working rotating shifts and workmans comp denied it
This all started at the end of October 2024. I started getting written up for anything. I never had verbal warnings first. HR was the issue. It was one lady and she just kept picking at me. I expressed my concerns to my regional manager and the owners via email. They showed her my email and the... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2024
I agree, the facts that you presented, appear to show retaliation against you for a protected activity, so long as the employer knew that you filed an EEOC charge.
I am being told that because my current employer re-branded from American Family Insurance to AFICS - AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CLAIMS SERVICES (a servicing company, or parent company to all our subsidiary insurance companies i.e. American Family. The General, Homesite, MSA, Connect etc.) that I... View More
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