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If I worked in Boston Massachusetts but lived in Ohio at the time of losing my job, but now reside in PA, but company HQ’s are in Georgia, which state would/should I seek a lawyer in? Can any attorney assist with employment law in any state?
answered on Dec 29, 2020
Generally, you can sue in the state in which the company does business or the state in which the events that gave rise to your claim took place.
answered on Dec 23, 2020
Federal law does not require any form of paid time off to be offered to employees, so employers unfortunately have a good deal of discretion over these forms of punishment. There is nothing inherently unlawful about your employer's actions in this situation.
answered on Dec 9, 2020
Hello. Child labor laws vary state to state. I would consult with your state's department of labor for information regarding break time for the minor.
Federal law governs the amount of time a minor aged 14 and 15 can work. The federal Department of Labor has exclusive jurisdiction to... View More 
I worked at a company for 2 years at the same job in the company as a high reach operator. They bought in a new supervisor and she changed me to another department were i had no experience or certification on the equipment. Which they told me I had to do. I am scared of heights and... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2020
In order to qualify for unemployment compensation in Pennsylvania when an employee quits work (i.e. resigns) the legal standard is that there must be a "necessitous and compelling reason" for resigning. Prior to quitting, an employee should discuss the issue(s) of concern with the... View More
My case is for equal pay and retaliation and now after providing excessive amounts of documents, opposing counsel is requesting access to all of my medical records. There is nothing medical related to the case therefore do I have to see sign the HIPPA release?
answered on Nov 11, 2020
Typically, you do not need to provide medical records if your medical condition is not part of your claim. Realistically, an attorney would need to know more about your case to determine if there is any reason to obtain your medical records. If you do not provide a signed HIPAA authorization, they... View More
I was given the bakers position at work. Without formal training. I had asked my department manager and the store manager for the training. I was told I'd get it. Instead, after months and putting in extra hours,someone else was hired, without my knowledge,and I was kicked back to my job I... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2020
While your situation sounds unfair, there is nothing unlawful about your employer's actions, at least from a wage standpoint. If, however, you think you were passed over for the position based on a discriminatory reason (i.e. because of your race, sex, disability, religion, or age if... View More
Went to ER Dr. Said it was a meditation issue and fixed it. Later the next day my foreman calked and fired me. Is this legal
answered on Nov 11, 2020
More facts are needed here. Do you have an underlying medical condition that caused the accident? If so, it may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of a disability. I would... View More
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For amendment, withdrawal, cancellation boxes
answered on Aug 2, 2020
There are dozens of forms on that website and each one has detailed instructions. Without knowing what form you are referring to or what the purpose is of the form, it’s not possible to say which box should be checked.
Have on their website? I also have been dealing with retaliation from this former employer that directly caused further damage to my heart due to loss of income and medical expenses nearly $250,000 from fraudulent accusations that have been proven false by Pa. Unemployment.
answered on Aug 22, 2020
At this point, with no response for five weeks, you could reach out to attorneys. Discussing the matter in confidence with an experienced employment attorney could be preferable to a public forum as well. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
He never asked my permission just told me that the conversation had been recorded then pulled out his phone and made a show of speaking into it and saying that this concludes this conversation at this time/place. At no time did I agree to this
answered on Jul 16, 2020
What an interesting, and dangerous, situation. I am a Pennsylvania lawyer so nothing that I say here, beyond get an employment lawyer now, is legal advice. That said, Pennsylvania is the kind of state where both people need to agree to recordings. Here's the statute and you can read all... View More
Backed into at work and was physically pinched between the back of a truck and a cement dock and employer refused to call police, wanted employee to fill out an incident report before medical treatment was even mentioned which the employee refused to sign, and then called the employee after hours... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2020
More details are needed to analyze your situation. Were you injured in the accident? Did you and your employer discuss filing a workers' compensation claim before you were terminated? It is unlawful for your employer to terminate your employment because you pursued a workers'... View More
Hello all, this is probably a super specific and odd problem, but I figured I’d ask here and see where I get. I worked at Walmart for a few days, but got a call from an internship opportunity which I definitely had to take. My problem is that the person at Walmart I needed to verify my two forms... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
It seems to me that Pennsylvania law is clear that anytime you work, particularly for a large employer like Walmart, you are entitled to some pay for that work. This assumes you were not volunteering there or at an unpaid internship. I would suggest making sure that Walmart actually has a record... View More
I'm a welder and never did the welding the company does, but they where going to train me how to do the job but, decided not to train me and let me go since I can't do the job!!
answered on Jun 5, 2020
You have a right to unemployment compensation. Unless the decision not to keep you was made for grounds that are forbidden--race, gender, religion--they aren't required to keep you. "changed our minds" is OK--but you get unemployment insurance.
My boss is a district manager and his son is my superior, both have asked me to break rules, and I have, and corporate had specifically sent us rules to fallow. Because I don’t want to go over the head of 2 of my superiors and anger the people I have to work with daily, I quit to avoid the... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
you file with the unemployment office. You explain you left because you were asked to break company policies. That should constitute a "necessitous and compelling reason." you may be eligible for a visit with an attorney with your local legal aid/legal services office.
I work as a hospital pharmacist. Recently, on a Friday, I first saw several areas of concern on my back. My thoughts immediately went to my mother and aunt who died of melanoma. Was very upset. At work that evening left a brief resignation letter that my health comes first under the bosses door.... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
you need to get a copy of the hospital's personnel handbook if they have one, also look at any agreements that you signed. You then need to contact an attorney who focuses their practice on employment law. You should drop off a letter to HR confirming your cancellation of your resignation. And... View More
This is a very common scenario in the laboratory business and I am referring to a compliant EKRa compensation plan that was promised
answered on Jun 5, 2020
Sounds like you have a breach of employment contract action. Contact an attorney who handles both.
I work for a newspaper company as warehouse employee when routes are down from no carrier we are asked to deliver. Our manager now are trying to write us up for refusing to drive around our carrier (contractors) on their routes during Covid 19. Using our personal vehicles. Are they allow to write... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
They shouldn't but you will want to contact the human relations commission and ask them about such things. At a minimum they should provide the "passengers" with masks and gloves which they should wear on entering the car and being in it.
Instead the company should pay for... View More
I was notified by that employer that I had to stop claiming unemployment and that he would be paying me. I can’t afford the massive pay cut this will give me, can I decline?
answered on Apr 23, 2020
Normally the answer would be no, because a condition of unemployment is that your job is terminated. However the new law provided for some additional protections, so I'd suggest you ask unemployment if they have any new rules on this.
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