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when I took the job 3 1/2 years ago. It’s a huge world wide organization and there are other employees still working in office just not my department. Can they require me to take the hit financially by trying to wire in internet along with paying for a desk and chair, etc? A part of me feel that... View More 
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Yes. As long as they make reasonable accommodation for you to work from home.
I did not give consent for them to audio record me and it isn’t posted at the workplace anywhere. Do I have grounds for suing ?
So i’m applying for a tech company. I have a assault 4th degree misdemeanor convicted 7 years ago. The state of the company follows the “ban the box” rule (they are not allowed to ask about criminal record until initial interview/conditional offer has been made). I’m currently at the last... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2021
Right before the background check. You also might want to think about expunging that misdemeanor from your record so this is not an issue in the future.
Also, which State if I remote work permanently in a different state than my employer. I pay state taxes to Kentucky but support Federal Agency in Virginia.
On me and they didn’t and my employer fired me without proof of the EPO being filed before they terminated me is this wrongful termination and do I have legal rights to take action on this
answered on Oct 3, 2021
No. Kentucky is an at will employment state, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason.
Every month they assign "dashers" a premium service called "top dasher" if you meet all their requirements by the end of the month. I've met all of there requirements for 15 months, and this month, they refused to give me this service. This service entitles dashers more... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Theoretically, there could be a lawsuit. However, it would cost more in money, time and trouble than you could ever hope to recover.
Stepdad has foot surgery months ago and had physical therapy, and the therapist was too aggressive and reinjured his foot, so he had to take another 6 weeks off, Docs orders. Foot still not healed. And his other foot now needs surgery. He informed his employer, who then fired him. Is this... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2021
It’s possibly discriminatory, depending on other underlying facts in the case.
I was terminated for having a miscarriage. The child had a heartbeat on may 30th but no longer on may 1st when I was admitted to the emergency room. I called my boss and spoke to him that day told him what was happening and that the emergency room had given me a note to be out until may 5th. I was... View More
answered on May 6, 2021
No. You may have a claim against your employer but more facts are needed to make that determination.
They demoted me twice, last year. Once time from an acting sergeant position, due to mistake that I made, the second from a training officer, with no explanation for the second one. When I ask the lieutenant and sergeants about this, they say I get placed in these units because I have no... View More
This is NOT about sexual orientation (that I'm aware of). My partner and I are working for a small company, I'm full-time and he is contracted. There are 3 office employees and 2 coworkers that have been hostile towards both of us at different times for the past month, HR is one of the... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2021
Probably not advisable but more facts are needed to properly answer. Schedule an appointment with an employment lawyer.
What statements do I need to make?
I passed a background check and the required physical testing and the nurse is still questioning my anxiety and hep C. Also non narcotic medicine that I take such as flexiril and ibuprofen 800. I have been dealing with GE appliances in this since Aug 18th 2020.
answered on Sep 30, 2020
Assuming your medical conditions would not prevent you from performing your job, you may have a claim for perceived disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA offers protection to individuals with disabilities and to individuals whose medical conditions do not... View More
I was sick for a couple months. I was asked to come back repeatedly eventually I told her I would even though I wasn’t 100%. When I showed up she had informed me that they terminated me in the system to get around having to complete some of monthly training. So I could not clock in I wasn’t in... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
You may have a claim for the 4-5 hours you worked but that is all. The Labor Board might be interested in the fact they showed you as terminated in the system. That smacks of fraudulent behavior.
My supervisor advised me that I would be fired if I didn't come into work on my scheduled off day. We are all "on call" but we are not paid to be on call.
answered on Aug 14, 2020
Yes. Kentucky is an at will state, meaning they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all.
I need answer in detail PLZ. I've endured great deal of retaliation/bullying & unfair wages due to members leaving work & dumping work duties on me. Have filed grievances & complaints were under investigation by then VP of Production till Pandemic shifted priorities. Company is... View More
What can we do?
answered on Jul 9, 2020
Probably not much bc Kentucky is an at will employment state, meaning they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all.
I work for a nonprofit that is under the abilityone program. My doctor stated in a letter to my employer that I can only work 8 hours per day. Several other employees have similar restrictions. One only works 4 hours per day.
answered on Jun 27, 2020
Could be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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