I am being accused of being involved in this theft. I had talked to this customer beforehand and he left so I took a break then he came back in the store and stole cartons of cigarettes and walked out while I was outside on my break. I’ve never seen this man a day in my life and I definitely... View More 
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
Employers have a broad right to discipline their employees for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal or discriminatory. In your case, your employer may argue that you were negligent in your duties by not preventing the customer from stealing the cigarettes. They may also argue that you... View More
I got layed off work with no warning .said because of my medical issues.there was never any talking to me about any problems.just layed me off at the end of my shift
I was told if my HR doesn’t help me to go to the costumers HR I tried talking but she stopped me told me she couldn’t help that I needed to talk to my 3rd part HR, I then received a call from my Hr hours later and was told that the costumer was upset with me and doesn’t won’t me back at the... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2023
You need to hire an employment attorney and let them handle this for you.
I live in ky and have a mental disability, i work for a call center and answering calls became too much. My dr filled out paperwork for offline work, it took them awhile but i was transferred to data entry where i was suppose to make outbound calls but i didnt bc it went against my restrictions.... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
As long as you can do the work set forth in the accommodation, they must follow the ADA.
Being bald it's my safety and others at risk
Employee based on the results based on violating a drug-free workplace policy? But, the employee had not been in the workplace for 7 days. Post injury & workman's comp window of time for testing had long passed. Not at fault for the injury.
No warning, was threatened to submit or... View More
answered on May 13, 2023
No. That is clearly pre textual for violating your civil rights. Hire a lawyer immediately.
I have been employed at a nursing home for 14 months they did their pre-hire background on me and hired me. today they said they did another one on me and they fired me can they run a background without my permission and the charges that were on the first background were also on the second... View More
They stated since I worked another job within the system to better my education to get a better job. Under a different job title, they said that was considered double dipping and I did not qualify for the raise. Yet I met all qualifications filled out all the paperwork and was approved for it two... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
You may have an equal protection claim against the employer. More facts are needed to flesh this out correctly, but it is worth investigating.
I have ptsd anxiety and depression
Is this legal and what can I do cause the EEOC I can't even get an appointment with
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Go to the EEOC online portal and file a complaint with them online. You will never get through any other way.
My husband was exposed to 4 members of his family that had positive COVID tests; he called off work to get tested. We ended up having to do a home test due to our Medicaid lapsing; since his test was negative his job is trying to fire him for it. I'd also like to point out we live my... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2023
You can but it’s probably a loser. Kentucky is an employment at will state which means you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. If it was a commercial test rather than a home test, it would have made your case much stronger.
Is this legal?
I wasn't offered EAP which is written Corporate Policy. When I went into work that evening, the Maint Supv asked "what are you doing here? He then told me had received an E-mail over the weekend announcing to those with access who are given a Marzetti E-mail account (leads, supervisors,... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2022
Unfortunately, the facts as you set them out above do not have the requisite elements for an employment discrimination claim or a libel and slander claim.
My employer said they were going to suspend me without pay for 4 days bc I was a no call no show 3 times. I appealed and provided documentation that I had doctors excuse & called in (records from AT&T) On 2 of the dates. Now they have sent me info saying I was a no call no show on another... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2022
No. Should not be able to add incidents, especially where original incidents are proven unfounded. File a complaint with the Labor Board.
My employer pays vaccinated employees 5 days of sick leave if they get Covid. If an unvaccinated employee gets Covid they are forced to use PTO or take the time unpaid.
New GM showed me a bag with sexual toys and said I could have them and started playing with them, then brought some to work to give me, and gave me alcohol and led to other things. Is this sexual harassment? Also the new AGM gave me quite a few long hugs
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Certainly could be, yes. You should contact a civil rights attorney near your to review the case.
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