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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.
Decieved me with what they called" religious exemption" but in fact exempted me from accessing my benefits and earning wages health insurance etc. Drug was emergency use authorization only and was clearly and ineffective for stated purpose i claimed it wasn't legal from the... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
Depending on additional facts that need to be developed, you may possibly have a claim for damages for all or part of your loss.
As a nurse in KY, I have accepted a new job.my current employer is threatening to "hold" me in my current job for 90 days to prevent me from leaving/accepting the new job. Is this legal?
answered on Oct 26, 2022
While your employer can't force you to remain in your current role, there may be legal ramifications if you decide to leave early. For example, if you signed a contract stating you'd remain in the role for a certain amount of time and then leave before that time is up, your employer may... View More
I received a copy of my background check I had done in order to start my new job. On the report, it shows that I have a warrant for my arrest due to 4 years ago being fired from a store due to scanning coupons, the way I was taught, but they apparently think I was scheming with those customers to... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2022
This happens from time to time. People have old warrants in the system. You need to hire an experienced attorney to take care of this as soon as possible.
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.
I have a medical condition that causes me to have very frequent bathroom breaks my HR department wanted my doctor's office to fill out an ADA form but now that they have the form my employer wants me to clock in and out for bathroom breaks when no one else has to what can i do about this?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
You should contact a Kentucky employment attorney to discuss your situation in greater detail. Generally, break periods of 20 minutes or less constitute paid time. In addition, if you are being treated differently than other employees based on your disability and accommodation request, this can... View More
Suppose I have an employment contract that says I have to give 30 days notice before resigning. Could my employer really force me to work against my will for 30 days? Could I be sued for not fulfilling the 30 day notice requirement?
answered on Sep 16, 2022
Theoretically, yes, although that is generally not how it happens. Once you give notice, they will generally ask you to leave shortly after that. The notice period rarely ever comes into play.
I put in 2 years of very hard work at my job while they did nothing but degrade me, and belittle me. It led to my eventual HR claim against the management. The managers then retaliated and I was wrongfully terminated a few days after the claim. Without any kind of notice that I had been fired, I... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
This individual should first make a written report of the instances of harassment to the company's HR department. If corrective action is not taken after this, this individual can next file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Am i able to sue the company for illegally changing my hours. I control when i clock in and clock out. This isn't the first time my hours have been changed either. Please help me out.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
Depends largely on the employee rules and regulations handbook.
I am on limited probation in KY as an LPN. In my agreed order it mentions if I can’t meet the agreement terms I could put in writing that I wanted to surrender my license and it would only be for a period of 2 years then I could try to get them back. Is there a possibility that they wouldn’t... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2022
There is a real possibility that they might not let you back in. You should consult an attorney immediately before you do anything. In any event, I would not recommend surrendering your license.
I complained to my boss about harassment and people keeping from doing my job in correct and timely manner. also sexual assault happening in the work place. He set up a date for me to walk in that was March 25 at 8:30am and as soon as I walked in he already found a different way of firing me and... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2022
You may have a claim for retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, but this will depend on what you told your boss in your complaint. Your complaint must be "protected" under the law, meaning your complaint of harassment must be based on your race, sex, age, disability, and/or... View More
I am going through a divorce, and have had to take an excess of personal time off while taking care of things, my wife, who has a friend that works for the same hospital, contacted her an was given copies of my "call ins", and schedule in an attempt to threaten me. Is the hospital liable... View More
I work at a fire protection district in Kentucky. If the need to fill a spot, they pull from a list of overtime hours. They will force the person with the least amount of hours to come in on their off days. If you can't or won't make it, you will receive a write up. Wright ups prevent... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
There are no laws that place caps on the amount of hours an employer can make you work. Thus, while the above situation sounds unfair, your employer's system is permissible.
The position applied for was to be considered for a position investigating civilian complaints against local law enforcement. A sample civilian complaint was given, and the prospective employee was required to subjectively identify violated SOPs within the scenario, as well as make a finding on... View More
My job is a contract job and my pto is called non contract days which they deduct partially from each paycheck to cover costs of the days I take off. Can they legally require me to get approval when my contract states that I just need to let them know as far in advance as possible when I need to... View More
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 ?
I am a director and I have provided a legitimate reason for needing their addresses. Our HR department told me that due to privacy laws they have to maintain confidentiality and cannot release that information. I have to ask each employee separately for their address. My question is really based on... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2021
There is no law requiring your HR department to disclose employee's home addresses to you. If HR choses to keep this information confidential, there is no law that entitles you to it.
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