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I have been offered a new job and the employer is asking for references from my two most recent jobs. I worked at my second most recent job for about 2 months before resigning due to concerns about my treatment concerning race and gender, which led me to file a case with the Pennsylvania Human... View More 
answered on Apr 19, 2025
How you reveal your PaHRC filing is not a legal question so I will not respond to it.
Your former employer has every opportunity to trash you. Your problem is that it may be done verbally and therefore you will not have the evidence you need to sue for slander. You have to cross your... View More
During an argument at work, a coworker, who is in the military reserves, threatened to beat me up and insulted my age by calling me old and senile. In response, I mentioned I wasn't afraid of him because he is in the stupid military. He filed a discrimination claim against me, alleging... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2025
Hi,
You may want to seek counsel within Florida if that is the jurisdiction you are working in. This is a matter of some concern to you obviously, as it should be. Unfortunately, you have to wait on the response from your employer but if you have not given notice of the co-worker's... View More
I moved out of state for a job advertised as an office manager position, but it was actually an accountant role for a small business and personal accountant for the owner. The job falsely advertised benefits like paid holidays and insurance, which were not provided. I have the original job listing... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Sorry to hear of this. My suggestion is that you call an employment attorney in your locale and discuss possible claims falling under gender discrimination and harassment. You can also reach out to the EEOC online and file a complaint. It is urgent that you do so quickly as there are limitation... View More
I had a 5 year old felony
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
Generally, if you work in Pennsylvania, employers are not permitted to discriminate against you in hiring due to a former criminal conviction as this may be a violation of the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). However, the caveat is that if a person has been convicted of stealing,... View More
The photo was taken of my pants, and then was showed to a boss. The boss failed to report the action. Can either of them be found in legal trouble for the incident?
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
Good afternoon. This is a difficult query as we may need additional context to better understand why the co-worker was taking pictures of you. You certainly will want to consider bringing this to the attention of your human resources and reporting it as it could be deemed harassment in some form... View More
I have gotten written up for things that happened 5 months ago after already being reprimanded and treated like crap for a month mind you 4 other girls do the same things I do and never get written up for anything just me. She also takes a half hour pay from us everyday for lunch but won't let... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
You at least have a wage and hour claim under federal law. Look me up at korsaklaw.com,
Hello! I am currently an employee at Pizza Hut. I've been working here for almost a year now. When hired, I was told that we did not get to keep any of our tip money and was instructed to put the tip money recieved from customers into a small box, which does not get redistributed to the... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Illegal, illegal, illegal!
You need a lawyer to make a demand on your behalf. Are you keeping some record of the amounts you paid in?
Call me.
They say it's posted so other employees know who isn't vaccinated so they can make sure the unvaccinated employee is masking.
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Good day. There may be potential violations of privacy or the employer's policy. It would be a good idea to seek legal counsel to discuss this as it may depend upon the jurisdiction you worked in and the laws of that jurisdiction. We wish you the best in your search for a resolution to your... View More
I had been terminated and at that time was told my termination reason was “confidential”. I had applied for unemployment and was denied due to “willful misconduct”. There was a file attached from my boss that was not added to Paycom until 10.23.24, when I was terminated on 10.11.24 and... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Sorry to hear about the loss of your job. The medical issue could potentially qualify you to make a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). You will want to speak with a local attorney who practices in Employment law and discuss this further as well as the confidentiality... View More
Signed by my doctor. They sent me home. On the second day I brought in a note and they allowed me to work the full day. The following day they denied the note stating that because it was a printed note provided by my employer's third party FMLA leave provider to my dr, that they could not... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
Very sorry you are dealing with this issue. Employers have a lot of latitude when they deal with employee FMLA issues. With that said, there could be some issues that fall under the Americans with Disabilities ("ADA") if you qualify. When an employer requests that you return to full duty... View More
I was hired in August 2024 but recently let go. Even though I worked hard, was always on time, and worked overtime, I never got paid for it. I never talked about politics or religion and always tried to fit in with the team. But I always was excluded from team-building functions like lunch or... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
Good afternoon, very sorry to hear of this. If you did not receive pay that was owed to you then you may want to contact the Department of Labor at dol.gov and file a complaint with the agency. They investigate claims of wage and hour violations for free. You could also seek legal counsel to... View More
i had to climb a fence to excape , he also took a collectors coin i found pretended to help me look it up and instead of returning it he fired me and claimed it was the property of the estate grounds
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of this. You will want to speak to a local employment attorney that handles employee cases regarding possible claims of invasion of privacy as well as possible emotional distress. If the intimidation has caused you anxiety, for example, there could be claims under the... View More
My motion deadline has ended, but the defendant still has a week to respond to the motion, before the judge makes her ruling.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
No. This is fraud. They cannot eliminate a benefit that you are entitled to. Sounds like you need a new job.
I was out on fmla as inpatient at a facilty. The facility said they will contact my job, they did not. I got fired for abandonment. Showed them all proof needed where I was and they did not care. They upheld there decision. I got lawyer and filed suit. I filed unemployment and now there saying they... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation. First, consider getting a second opinion from another lawyer who has experience with FMLA and employment law. They can provide you with advice tailored to your case and help ensure that your rights are protected.
Document everything... View More
I've been employed at my current job for almost 2 years. Over the course of time, my department has been ran by 2 people. As of March2024, I was the sole person left in my department. My job also provided me a merit increase, but it wasn't the full increase that they guaranteed me. It... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You may have claims under federal and state law. The Equal Pay Act, a federal law, prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex. An employee must show: (1) the employer pays different wages to employees of a different sex at the same establishment and (2) the employees perform substantially... View More
Me saying the F* word". I most recently have been wrongfully terminated for following my chain of command and not doing a job without the proper PPE. Lastly if I have been asking for a raise for my year and it's stated we get a yearly raise in our policy but 4 months later a coworker gets... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Pennsylvania, you may have legal recourse if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated or subjected to employment discrimination. Threats or retaliation from a general manager could constitute a hostile work environment or retaliation, both of which are prohibited under employment laws.... View More
Daughter has been at the school working for over a year, after they found out she has epilepsy they have done everything to get rid of her. She is good at her job, and the kids love her so they are having a hard time but keep trying. They made her sign something today and she is very upset.
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
So sorry to hear of this. You will want an employment discrimination attorney. If your in PA, feel free to reach out to our firm for more information. If not in PA, then you can check with the local bar association and ask for an employment discrimination attorney, or google "employment law... View More
I have been a manager at a large retailer for the past 9 years, my coworker who was hired at a higher position and then stepped down and was able to keep his pay and now makes 13000 more then me, he has only been with the company for 2 years vs. myself who has been with the company for 18 years. We... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2023
You did not reveal your gender, but among other potential claims, you may have a cause of action under the the Equal Pay Act, which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal and this is... View More
I have an additional one year of experience at the company and am training the new hires
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
It's important to address pay disparities. You may consider discussing this issue with your employer or HR department to ensure fair compensation. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
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