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I made a demand this last Monday for my unpaid vacation time and Christmas bonus and received the last check but was not paid for vacation time or bonus.
answered on Dec 14, 2021
You should contact a wage or employment law attorney to discuss this matter. The penalties for failure can include an award of attorney's fees so you should hire an attorney to represent you on this----or at least consult with one to make sure you are aware of your rights and options. Of... View More 
I have emails stating that my time has been approved. Also I have already paid for my vacation
answered on Dec 10, 2021
Without knowing the full story, I would ask you if this is the type of employer you would want? If not, then continue working at your current job while seeking other employment with better work conditions.
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I need to seek advice regarding an decline of my resignation letter to a company. I work for an Autism company as a Board certified Behavior Analyst. I respectfully put in my 2 week notice as stated in the company handbook. The company declined my resignation letter and stated oh... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2021
At-will employment states do not require you to provide any notice before resigning your employment. Your employer cannot force you to continue working after your two-week notice period has expired. in addition, assuming you can transition your workload to other individuals over the next two weeks,... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2021
Religious grounds would be the best way to get excused.
employee has exceeded the 3 month probation timeframe and is still unable to perform the job. Removal from the job position is appropriate but how is it done correctly?
answered on Jul 2, 2021
If this is a parish government position which is considered classified, then the employee might be entitled to some protection per the rules for classified employees----contact the parish government's human resources department and see if it will provide you the rules for classified employees.... View More
Can they refuse a payout of that “Available Vacation Time” after termination stating that it is awarded in good faith and that my length employment was long enough?
answered on Jun 24, 2021
Depends on whether the website is accurate and in accordance with the employer's rules regarding vacation. If you are entitled to unused vacation pay after termination and your employer does not compensate you timely, then the employer is possibly subject to paying your penalties as well as... View More
My former employer accused me of stealing a thousand dollars. I did not do this. I was asked by him if I would take a polygraph and I said yes. I waited to hear from him and did not. 3 months later I am riding with my boyfriend and he gets pulled over and he was told that they was looking for me to... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2021
You should speak with an attorney to discuss your rights regarding the unpaid wages. There are specific laws that regulate the time within which an employer must pay you. After the alleged theft issue was resolved, he may not be able to claim that as a defense. At the very least, you should... View More
She only hollers at the black men in front of customers and has a problem keeping her fingers to her side at black men and she always calls us aggressive when she is always the aggressor and corporate knew about it and
She admitted that to the DM
answered on Apr 28, 2021
No. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are only required to pay their employees for the hours they work, and there is no obligation to offer paid time off for any reason. However, your employer may not discriminate or retaliate against you for taking time off work to serve on a jury.
answered on Apr 12, 2021
It depends on the employers policies and procedures, and hopefully, it is contained within a written policy and procedure manual. Of course, the employee should have the right to dispute this with his employer and with the court should the employee desire to do so.
I asked my employer through their third-party administrator for an ADA accommodation once I go back to work they ignored 5x I called him out on it so they are pretending as if I asked for leave of absence as an accommodation and Backdated it as if it was approved the whole time is this illegal
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Hi, more information is needed here. This does not sound illegal, but rather, beneficial to you. If they are allowing you to have time off as an accommodation, it should not count against you for any absence related discipline. If you are having trouble with a request for accommodation outside of a... View More
What types of proof would I need to have for a lawyer to say hands down I’m taking this case because this client has irrefutable evidence !
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. What is the specific accommodation you are requesting? It depends on that and the response the employer provides. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
My company called recently and asked me about my return and still pretending they never received my request.What can I do as far as my civil rights? What can I do as far as discrimination ?
answered on Mar 10, 2021
An employer cannot ignore an an ADA request for an accommodation. When an employee requests an accommodation, the ADA requires an employer to engage in good faith in an interactive process to determine if there is an accommodation that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions... View More
I work construction and all other employees had another job to report to but I didn't. I asked my supervisor where I was going next and I was told to call the office. I called and they told me I was laid off out of the blue. They told me there was no work even when the other employees had jobs... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
More information is needed here. Your medical conditions may qualify as a "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That law provides employees with certain protections. You may also qualify for FMLA depending on the amount of time you worked for the company and depending on... View More
3 years ago and now here a few months ago they changed my taxes from a w-2 form to a 10-99 form and changed my dependents to 99 and never gave me a notice or nothing isn't that illegal and can I sue them for doing that without my consent
answered on Dec 6, 2020
You don't have a colorable lawsuit or any damages to speak of. Fix the situation with your employer/HR department, etc as soon as possible.
The temp agency couldn’t get any accommodations for me even though I offered to work outdoors under the carport. The refusal to accommodate because of my severe allergic reaction to Christmas trees seems wrong due to the company has policies regarding scents used in the building. My unemployment... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2020
There are many unknown variables involved in your situation and in response to your inquiry. Consequently, it is not possible to state definitively whether your employer did anything wrong. To name a few - you have not provided information as to the size of your employer (how many employees are... View More
I have not applied for a job with a woman and she found out why I was fired and she is now threatening me with it. Please advise
In Louisiana
answered on Dec 5, 2020
Your former employer violated no law by releasing the reason for your prior termination to a third party - like a prospective employer.
answered on Dec 3, 2020
More information is needed here to evaluate your claim. How long has passed since you were supposed to get paid? Some states have laws requiring a certain amount of time to pass before you can bring suit to recover wages. Otherwise, it sounds like a violation of federal minimum wage law. I would... View More
how do i obtain her lawsuit
answered on Oct 11, 2020
You should have the executor of her estate contact the law firm that was handling the case for her.
employees? Worked for the State of Louisiana from 2003-2006. I just received a letter from a debt collection agency saying I owed the state money for overpayment of wages. Is there some sort of statute of limitations for the recouping of these overpaid wages?
answered on Oct 7, 2020
Most Florida lawyers cannot answer this question because the law is (probably) different in Louisiana; re-ask this question and aim it at Louisiana lawyers.
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