Depends solely upon the fact pattern.
Yes.
On me and they didn’t and my employer fired me without proof of the EPO being filed before they terminated me is this wrongful termination and do I have legal rights to take action on this
No. Kentucky is an at will employment state, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason.
Every month they assign "dashers" a premium service called "top dasher" if you meet all their requirements by the end of the month. I've met all of there requirements for 15 months, and this month, they refused to give me this service. This service entitles dashers more... Read more »
Theoretically, there could be a lawsuit. However, it would cost more in money, time and trouble than you could ever hope to recover.
Stepdad has foot surgery months ago and had physical therapy, and the therapist was too aggressive and reinjured his foot, so he had to take another 6 weeks off, Docs orders. Foot still not healed. And his other foot now needs surgery. He informed his employer, who then fired him. Is this... Read more »
It’s possibly discriminatory, depending on other underlying facts in the case.
I was terminated for having a miscarriage. The child had a heartbeat on may 30th but no longer on may 1st when I was admitted to the emergency room. I called my boss and spoke to him that day told him what was happening and that the emergency room had given me a note to be out until may 5th. I was... Read more »
No. You may have a claim against your employer but more facts are needed to make that determination.
What is your question?
They demoted me twice, last year. Once time from an acting sergeant position, due to mistake that I made, the second from a training officer, with no explanation for the second one. When I ask the lieutenant and sergeants about this, they say I get placed in these units because I have no... Read more »
No.
This is NOT about sexual orientation (that I'm aware of). My partner and I are working for a small company, I'm full-time and he is contracted. There are 3 office employees and 2 coworkers that have been hostile towards both of us at different times for the past month, HR is one of the... Read more »
Probably not advisable but more facts are needed to properly answer. Schedule an appointment with an employment lawyer.
What statements do I need to make?
That she works for you snd makes x dollars.
I passed a background check and the required physical testing and the nurse is still questioning my anxiety and hep C. Also non narcotic medicine that I take such as flexiril and ibuprofen 800. I have been dealing with GE appliances in this since Aug 18th 2020.
Assuming your medical conditions would not prevent you from performing your job, you may have a claim for perceived disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA offers protection to individuals with disabilities and to individuals whose medical conditions do not... Read more »
I was sick for a couple months. I was asked to come back repeatedly eventually I told her I would even though I wasn’t 100%. When I showed up she had informed me that they terminated me in the system to get around having to complete some of monthly training. So I could not clock in I wasn’t in... Read more »
You may have a claim for the 4-5 hours you worked but that is all. The Labor Board might be interested in the fact they showed you as terminated in the system. That smacks of fraudulent behavior.
My supervisor advised me that I would be fired if I didn't come into work on my scheduled off day. We are all "on call" but we are not paid to be on call.
Yes. Kentucky is an at will state, meaning they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all.
I need answer in detail PLZ. I've endured great deal of retaliation/bullying & unfair wages due to members leaving work & dumping work duties on me. Have filed grievances & complaints were under investigation by then VP of Production till Pandemic shifted priorities. Company is... Read more »
Yes, you can probably get the automated time records.
What can we do?
Probably not much bc Kentucky is an at will employment state, meaning they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all.
I work for a nonprofit that is under the abilityone program. My doctor stated in a letter to my employer that I can only work 8 hours per day. Several other employees have similar restrictions. One only works 4 hours per day.
Could be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
They allowed a white male underage to come in, she asked to check my id and I showed her my american visa and she said no. I asked why she had a problem and she said I need a ky id but I can’t I’m a immigrant. She then proceed to threaten to call the cops. I’m feeling so humiliated, I... Read more »
What other evidence do you have of racial profiling?
I put in my two weeks with my current employer. My manager told me I can work the next two weeks and then my employment will be terminated. Her boss (part owner/owners son) said I can only work the next week and then my employment with their company ends. Does that mean they laid me off? I know... Read more »
If you have your two weeks notice, you are not being laid off and you cannot draw unemployment. How the last two weeks are handled is solely within the discretion of the Employer.
Unless you can prove that your termination is retaliatory, Kentucky is an at will state which means an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all.
I am a receptionist for a privately owned dental office. I have been laid off for a couple weeks. The doctor has been going in by himself to treat emergencies only. He just got approved for the PPP loan and tells us today (Friday) that all his staff have to come back to work Monday or they will be... Read more »
This is a tough situation. It sounds like your employer is a small employer (employs 50 or less employees). If that is the case, then the job protections set forth in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act may not apply to you. However, you may be protected under the Americans with... Read more »
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