Do they have to present evidence, dates, accusers? Do they have to investigate in a timely manner?

to confirm contract approval both parties then agree on said start of assingment, 5 days leter unknown employee emails and states "conflict of interest" no reason givin after having met all standards and criteria required by the company. contract states company will pay estimated amount... View More

owner calls to confirm approval of contract next day , and both parties agree to move foward in the coming days unknown employee calls and says there is a conflict of interest, after all paperwork was reviewed and approved. company will not provide reason for decision and owes according to contract.

My job requires me to show up at our distribution center and if the load isn't ready we are supposed to wait until it is ready which may take most of the day and if we don't wait at the distribution center they will write you up and they will stop go ong you loads for a couple days. They... View More

Am I able to sue? I am the only woman of color at the company, they don't have DEI so this process has left me feeling lonely. I also have a complaint documentation that has other workers speaking about his abrasive and combative attitude. However, what sparked the claim was him putting a... View More

There is video footage of me putting money in my pocket which was nothing out of the ordinary because we got tips from people playing gaming machines. They said I took $500 which is absurd. I told them if they didn’t have the audio to go with that their claim is void

I am a disabled employee who filed an HR complaint regarding discrimination and then retaliation after the reporting. I also advised HR and the CEO of Carmax that I sent I sent in an inquiry to the EEOC. I was then suspended from work without cause, I filed for unemployment and won as there was no... View More

Needed during that period? Possible retaliation feared in my last two weeks.

Company said jobs were eliminated, but 2 days later they advertised my exact job and title. I’d just gotten a merit raise. They are trying to cut costs. I’m a widow with a mortgage. Do I have a claim?

I am a former employee, my former employer, which is not the CEO, I did not sign the non compete with her, yet she sued me! The deposition is this coming Thursday. I understand it is such a short notice, but I need an attorney to attend with me.

Thank you in advance

Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 26, 2024

A Georgia employment attorney could advise best and should have first opportunity to respond, but if your deposition is in two days and it's already past 5:00 pm today, I wanted to prevent you from losing valuable time awaiting a response. As a general matter, this forum isn't set up for... View More

I was discharged for not following SOP 111(lock out tag out) and SOP 23 (Safety). I was out most of this past year and I had not received the annual training.

So I’m wanting to know if I can sue my job for sexual discrimination because today on 11/15/23 I was given three days suspension for giving my female lead the finger and swearing at a male co worker but they did nothing when I came to my supervisor when somebody was watching me in the bathroom... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

You may have grounds to pursue a legal claim for sexual discrimination, but it's important to understand that the success of such a lawsuit can depend on various factors. In your situation, it seems like you've been treated differently based on your gender, as evidenced by the suspension... View More

I am living with my husband in two small children in a hotel i was paying daily then I started working here for a room for me and my family. I do not get paid I stay here for no cost i work 7 days a week. the manager has been messaging me making me feel kind of uncomfortable chose to ignore it... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

I'm deeply concerned about your situation. Based on what you've described, it seems you may be facing potential labor and housing violations, as well as potential harassment. It is crucial to document all interactions, messages, and any incidents with the manager. The Fair Labor Standards... View More

My wife and I just had our 3 month old newborn. I wanted to take 12 weeks FMLA to bond with my child but my employer's HR is saying I'm not qualified to use FMLA and I would have to take personal leave instead and FMLA only for those who need to care for someone who is sick. I read the... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 21, 2023

Both mothers and fathers are entitled to 12-weeks unpaid FMLA leave within twelve months of the birth of a newborn, but your employer may require you to take accrued paid sick leave, personal time, or vacation days provided by the employer which will run concurrently with unpaid FMLA leave.... View More

I have 3 pending felony charges. One from 2020 and two from 2022. One count of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement (2020). Two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor (2022). I am currently in school for my cdl. Many of the truck driving applications I have filled out are asking if I... View More

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answered on May 10, 2023

I don't know that it's necessarily illegal to lie on a job application, as they are not legal documents, but I would expect most truck companies would want to run a background check on you before they actually hire you--regardless of how you answer that question. If that's the... View More

I was forced to take the call off of speaker phone because the examiner didn't like the sound of rustling paperwork. Despite my having requested in writing prior to the hearing that any accomodations be made to assist my hearing impaired conditions. She hung up on me and I haven't heard... View More

N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 2, 2023

The attorneys answering questions here don't receive information about the people submitting them, because the Q&A forum isn't really intended to be a referral platform. If you're seeking an attorney to take your case, and not just to answer your questions, you will likely have... View More

Employed 12+yrs,FMLA for my disabled child/I self have a medical condition can’t lift over 50lbs Because I refused to go work in a different dept. that wasn’t my job description or duty it required me to lift over 50lbs I was fired.Manager was angry because I called HR corporate because of my... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of a medical condition or the need to take FMLA leave. If you were fired because of your medical condition or because you exercised your FMLA rights, you may have a legal claim for wrongful termination. It is recommended... View More