Can I sue my former employer?

Melissa Webb
answered on May 26, 2019

You may have a cause of action but I recommend you consult an employment attorney. They cannot withhold pay, and you may be considered a "whistleblower", which may afford you additional protection. A lot of this is dependent on additional facts.

I had 30 hrs of PTO on my 4/10 paycheck and my next paycheck was 4/25 & my PTO is gone. They said they take it away because I did not use it by my 4/13 anniversary date. They never told me I had to use it or lose it. Is this legal?

Melissa Webb
answered on May 26, 2019

I recommend you consult an employment attorney to discuss the details. Find out if this policy is in an employment handbook or otherwise documented somewhere. If so, be sure to bring it to the attorney consult.

for the system to pull up which really means I'd need to get to work early to meet the requirement. Can they do this?

Kyle Persaud
answered on Mar 25, 2019

Yes.

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Kyle Persaud
answered on Mar 13, 2019

The answer to this question depends on the contractual agreement between you and your employer.

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Kyle Persaud
answered on Mar 13, 2019

This would depends on the rules of the government agency for whom you want to work.

that she said but the mgr over heard it and told me we are going to be doing drug testing soon, i took it as discrimation, harrassment , and bullying so i told her i will take one when she take one. just weeks before that all the employees had to sign a new drug statement since medical marjuana is... View More

Doak Willis
answered on Jan 7, 2019

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My employer emailed me on November 19, 2018 that I "would be allowed to stay in the house through December 31, 2018." I have received no other eviction notice. This is my permanent home. I live in Oklahoma. Is this proper notice to vacate?

Doak Willis
answered on Dec 30, 2018

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Jason Perkins
answered on Nov 8, 2018

If you feel that the child is being harmed you should contact DHS and speak with an attorney about what other options you have available.

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Reece B. Morrel Jr
answered on Aug 20, 2018

Welcome to the murky waters of employee vs. independent contractor.

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In Oklahoma, you have the IRS, the OTC and the OESC just to name a few.

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Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 3, 2018

Depends on the wording of the bonus offer. Seems like you want to contact a member of the Ok Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

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Richard Winblad
answered on Oct 22, 2017

She may be entitled to Workers Compensation and/or claims against the dogs' owners. She should seek out an attorney who handles comp & personal injury claims.

Non-criminal/ nonpublic records such as a police report of a police transport to an emergency room for a mental health hold? I am needing help interpreting 5 U.S. Code § 9101 specifically.

Robert Donald Gifford II
answered on Jul 27, 2017

They do a pull of the NCIC, so if it is reflected there it will show up. I do believe there is a question on the SF-86 on mental health, so make sure you answer it fully and completely. It's the cover up that always gets people.