Your current state is Virginia
I am suffering from repetitive stress injury. I called out of work and went to the doctors. I requested to fill out an accident report. They filled one out and gave it to me at the end of the work day. Once I read it they filled it out incorrectly. Not putting what I actually told them. Seems to me... Read more »
I assume they asked you to sign it. If so, you should have corrected the errors before signing it.
I work for a large company that had a New Years event and made it mandatory for us to attend. It was from 7:45AM - 3PM. They had us do physical labor such as lift and carry police barricades, tie balloons, and stand for long hours as crowd control. All this for a $5 envelope that they give us at... Read more »
If the mandatory event takes place outside of your normal working hours and you are non-exempt employee who is paid by the hour, your employer must pay you for that time. If you have already worked 40 hours during the normal workweek, then you must be paid time and a half for the overtime.... Read more »
I got arrested Sunday night for a 2nd DUI (1st one 7 years ago). I called my manager the same night to inform him I need my Monday Tuesday schedule covered which was more than a 24-hour notice. That I would be back to work by Friday. I had Wednesday and Thursday off. I got out Thursday night. I... Read more »
The answer depends on the nature of your job and many other factors which will come to bear on your situation. It will also turn on a number of questions which you have not addressed at this point.
I suggest you contact a good lawyer who handles wrongful termination cases for employees. You... Read more »
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File a complaint with the Kentucky Department of Labor.
I was fired from my job because I pointed out due to a FMLA mixup that matrix tried to correct and whirlpool denied. They also refused to pay me my earned PTO time that I have left upon being fired because they said I did not request that I have it paid out. However, I was never told I had to... Read more »
Hi, the FMLA is a complex area of law and more facts are needed to fully evaluate your situation. Please reach out to an employment law attorney in Ohio.
A company has different departments. Some department has incentives and some department doesn't. The incentive basically works on how much time you save. So for example: You complete a 60 minute assignment in 30 minutes. So any time you save is added to your weekly check.
Every so often... Read more »
I think you need to call some employment lawyers. We would need to inquire much more about the facts which are actually motivating the changes to pay practices.
And intimidated by my coworker, our boss, our bosses boss who is also my coworkers mom. I filed an official grievance per comp policy over this. I have now been moved into a corner desk, restricted from speaking with coworkers, threatened with firing, and now they made a revision to our employee... Read more »
I would not sign the new handbook it you already believe that you will be fired. You did not mention how many employees the employer employs. I am assuming since you filed with the EEOC that it is at least 25. You really need to consult with and retain an employment law attorney. Most JUSTIA... Read more »
I have been discriminated against at work because of my nationality. I recorded my direct boss where he confessed that the HR manager discriminated against me.
Yes, you can record the conversation. You should also talk to an employment law attorney as soon as possible. It looks like you should file a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or EEOC, but helping an attorney help you file either of them is a generally good idea. Some attorneys will... Read more »
I got let go while I was off work on disability wrongful termination TEC found in their findings it was medical verifiable illness so I won my case it to EC I did collect unemployment
Hi, you should search for employment law attorneys in your state. Some you may be able to find through Google. Good luck moving forward.
This is not a standard policy for all employees in this company
Unfortunately, there is nothing the legally prohibits an employer from requiring a doctor's note for missed absences due to illness.
I feel that I was misclassified as an independent contractor in the first place but I know things get blurry in the realm of real estate: does this change anything? I also believe that I was terminated on grounds that were discriminatory and retaliatory but I am unfamiliar with my rights since I... Read more »
You're asking the right questions. The problem is that you need to schedule an appointment with a lawyer well-versed in employment law who can develop the information necessary to answer them by speaking with you. No one can provide you useful advice on the scant information provided.
One... Read more »
I was removed short term from work August 2019 due to surgery. After surgery I had complications still and the dr felt I needed to be seen by another surgeon of his choice for a second opinion. The surgeon filled the required paperwork out and sent it to my short term disability company. They... Read more »
More information is needed to determine if you should have been eligible for job protection under the Family Medical Leave Act or eligible for an accommodation in the form of continued medical leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You should contact an employment attorney to discuss... Read more »
Like never got a paystub didn't get paid for training didn't pay me for times I worked took money out of my check for register being short when there was more than one person in the register manger would get in my face and yell at me infront of customers and when I finally had enough after i finaly... Read more »
"...what are my legal options."
Countless. See an Employment Lawyer.
What do you mean by "shakedown"?
He used other supervisors that are friends with him to intimidate me. They keep telling me he "has it out for me", and I'm quoting. Yesterday while I was working on a solo project, and a friend of the boss who is threatening, came in and began telling me I wasn't wanted at a job site. Because my... Read more »
In short, leave. No one should have to work in such an environment. However, the law does not make it unlawful to bully others in the workplace. Unless you can prove you were being treated this way because you are a member of a protected class of people or because you engaged in some form of... Read more »
I told her I didnt think she could do that. I also told her that I was going to start sending out resumes. She called me into her office and presented me with my last check and told me her attorney would be contacting me with a severance package. I asked her if she was firing me and she said no,... Read more »
You, too, ought to get a lawyer.
Your question raises issues of whether your medical condition or any disability caused her to prevent you from going to work. Did they try to work with you about your medication.
Also, it raises the question of the real reason she wanted to get... Read more »
If you work for a non-government entity in California, then yes, your employer must provide you with a reasonable opportunity to take a ten-minute uninterrupted and duty free rest period for every 4 hours (or major portion thereof) that you work. The number of employees is not a consideration.... Read more »
Can an employer threaten employees with termination if co-workers, as witnesses for a fired employee? In an unemployment hearing. I went to my hearing without any witnesses or evidence. I know I could have subpoenaed witnesses but I respected their fear termination. Of course, I was denied again.... Read more »
It would be unlawful for them to do that, see: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/659A.233
I want to be honest about my experiences but dont want to be pursued for defamation. Its a small team and it would be easy to figure out that i wrote the review, especially since the person in charge is the owners mother, the only manager and the one that im writing about. These people are really... Read more »
Good luck in your new career endeavors. An employment attorney could advise you as to the employment-related attributes of your question. As for the Libel & Slander category issues, I do not believe an attorney would be willing to give you a green light as to "understanding your limitations."... Read more »
resulting in an increase of 40%. I recently found out that I’ve only been receiving a quarter of what my Colleague is getting for bi annual bonuses. I’ve been getting $7K at Christmas and my Colleague has been getting $30K. Is this considered an unfair practice on my Employer’s part?
Take your contract to an attorney and review the particulars to ensure you are getting the benefit of the bargain.
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