If your boss fires you, demotes you in either pay or job responsibilities, or refuses to allow you to return to work following a medical leave, then you may have a claim for pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The close time proximity between notifying your... View More

While your employer's conduct in demoting you is not unlawful in and of itself, you'll want to consider why your employer has chosen to do this. Do you think they had any kind of discriminatory motive for demoting you (i.e. based on your race, sex, age, disability, or religion?) If so,... View More

The term settlement is generally not used in criminal law. If by settlement you mean plea agreement, then you would have a criminal conviction which I expect your potential employer would consider before hiring you.

Your criminal record is composed of both (1) arrests and (2)... View More

Yes, the company can furlough you. However, yes, you should apply for unemployment benefits.

This is always an interesting question: Does the employer exercise so much control over an individual that the individual must, legally, be an employee. This is a very fact-specific and detailed inquiry. Make an appointment with a local employment attorney to discuss. You may be able to recover... View More

It depends where they told you that you would get these amounts. You may have a breach of contract suit. They cant really dodge your e-mails, can they? Other e-mails are answered from the same addresses? You work there?

So you have a record of asking for your funds. This might support... View More

Yes, it is within the employer's rights to do so in Georgia.

Depending on the circumstances, you may have a claim for disability discrimination and/or failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination such as termination based on a disability. However, COVID-19 may... View More

The Fair Labor Standards Act only requires that employees be paid at least minimum wage for each hour worked. However, if your employer has admitted it has made a mistake here, it may be worth it to request the issue be fixed in writing, both to your supervisor and to your HR department.

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answered on Aug 26, 2020

Hire a workers comp lawyer to represent you. Based on the facts provided, it sounds like you should be covered.

The policy you've described above is unlawful under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While employers need not pay you for breaks lasting 30 minutes or more, if your break is cut short, you must be paid for time you are performing work. In your situation, the 30 minutes you receive for... View More

No, it is not against the law for your employer to require masks. If you have a medical issue that is causing you to get nosebleeds or you have some other medical reason that makes wearing a mask difficult for you, you should work with you doctor to submit an accommodation request to your... View More

If you want to know what has been revealed you should run a copy of your own criminal history with a law enforcement agency for employment purposes and see what shows up. Often times there are errors when the records are input into the system.

Hi, you can request a reasonable accommodation for your severe asthma in light of the risks associated with covid-19. You and the employer will need to engage in an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation that won't pose an undue hardship on the business. If unpaid leave or... View More

If she was approved for FMLA as indicated, she would have a good claim for FMLA interference with rights, and potentially a retaliation claim. Based upon these facts, it is a claim worth obtaining legal representation. You can contact me or anyone else who handles employment claims, and some will... View More

Your circumstances are unfortunate, however more information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can discuss and assess the details of your case.

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It's difficult to say, based on these facts alone. It could depend on the provisions of the health care plan, whether you were working under a contract that addressed such benefits, whether Georgia law provides for options for employees to continue their health care coverage, and other... View More

At this point, you might be better off reaching out to attorneys to discuss your matter instead of waiting further for a reply. You're looking for an attorney and this isn't really a referral service; it's only a Q & A Board. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer for the... View More

If your employer is not responding to questions about your pay, you should reach out to an employment lawyer in your state. There are federal and state laws that require payment of minimum wages and payment to employees within a certain amount of time.

This is discrimination. If she is capable of working medically, then her pregnancy cannot be a reason to put her on unpaid leave. That is discrimination based on her pregnancy. You should contact an employment lawyer in Georgia to discuss your options.