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Based on my resume, reference and background check, I was hired to help a hospital open their new Obstetrical Unit. The majority of the staff had migrated from a hospital in the area to work there including the director and manager. Things went fairly well but they were quite stand-off-ish with me.... View More 
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
It is not appropriate for a manager or anyone in a professional setting to describe an employee using derogatory terms like "ghetto." This kind of language is discriminatory and unprofessional and can contribute to a hostile work environment. Such behavior might violate workplace policies... View More
I work for property management company and I also rent from them. I was injured a couple weeks ago. But I have been reporting being harassed while in my apartment. I believe I am being constructively dishcharged. I reported again being harassed all night and didn’t not go to work. I am being... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
It sounds like you're in a very challenging and stressful situation. Generally, an employer can request a drug test, but there are specific conditions that need to be met, such as reasonable suspicion, policies outlined in your employment agreement, or post-accident procedures. If the request... View More
employer asked me have doctor send over restrictions, employer asked me to modify restrictions to meet their requirements, which I did, and then said I still cant wear my brace that I have to wear.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your return to work. If you have a documented medical need to wear the brace and your doctor has provided restrictions, your employer is generally required to make reasonable accommodations for you under the... View More
Reported it 4 days later in person to my Service manager. He failed to repost it to higher up, I continued to work through my injury while he watched. So myself contacted the higher up, total of 11 days have gone by. Now Since I brought up work comp , they want to drug test me . Is it necessary to... View More
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
It sounds like you are dealing with a frustrating situation. Reporting a work-related injury is your right, and it's important that your employer takes it seriously. The delay in reporting by your Service Manager could complicate things, but you've done the right thing by contacting... View More
Everyone helps load each other’s trucks and they leave and I’m left alone to load mine and dispatch still complain to me about overtime. No one offers to take extra runs after shift is over only me. It seems like they all hang out outside of work with the supervisors and since I don’t, they... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
It sounds like you’re facing a difficult and unfair situation at work. Being treated differently, especially after raising concerns, can be incredibly frustrating and isolating. It’s not okay for you to feel left out, especially when you're putting in more effort and still getting less... View More
This particular University has a clause in its *Faculty Handbook* (which is legally part of every faculty contract) that explicitly states it "will not base decisions with respect to these [termination] policies on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability,... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
Yes, a private Catholic university could potentially be sued for sexuality-based discrimination in employment termination, especially if it has committed in its Faculty Handbook not to make decisions based on sexual orientation. The clause in the handbook creates a contractual obligation that the... View More
I was a sub yard duty at the school district in 2019, and passed my live scan. I worked for a year, and injured myself at home, I Couldn't work anymore.
I recently applied for a sub job, and 12 other positions, but was denied because of my background!
My interview was great,... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
In California, school districts typically follow state laws for background checks, which means they conduct thorough Live Scan fingerprinting that searches both state and federal criminal databases. Even though you passed the Live Scan in 2019, they might have different criteria now, or there may... View More
"......he dies." And then when you write emails and try to contact the Human Resources and head nurse departments, your met with obstruction and mocking harassment. Is that normal adult behavior in South Carolina where the Lexington County medical system is owned by a New York Physician.... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
It is not normal or acceptable behavior for nurses or any medical professionals to speak in a disrespectful or insensitive manner about a patient, especially in such a vulnerable setting as a suicide ward. This kind of comment is unprofessional and violates the ethical standards expected in... View More
Since May I have been concerned for being targeted by line management in an effort to subversively remove me from my project. I contacted management above line regarding the concern immediately. Only one email was ever sent by line manager to request anything of me. I declined some requests as it... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're in a challenging situation where you feel unfairly targeted by your line management without any clear communication or justification. You've taken some good initial steps by reaching out to upper management to express your concerns and document what's been... View More
All the jobs that I have had I always said no on the application due to the age of my felonies. My felonies were from 1996, 1997, 2002 respectively.. I have never been denied employment. This recent employer denied me employment because on my application, like always, I put I do not have a felony..... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Arizona, the law does not automatically exclude felonies from background checks after seven years. Employers may conduct background checks that include criminal history, and there is no statewide law restricting them from considering convictions that are older than seven years. However, some... View More
Are there any type of worker that this law does not apply to? Can any specific business ignore this law?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Kentucky law, Ky. Rev. Stat. § 2.110, is related to Labor Day observance. According to this statute, Labor Day is recognized as a public holiday, and it prohibits any form of work on that day for employees unless it is essential to public necessity or welfare. Essentially, this means that most... View More
I have a possession charge with wrong people wrong time but it was my car. I took them proof of 3 negative hair follicles and negative urine test from over the past year and they said that’s fine everyone deserves a second chance. I was giving a start date and time then they text me and said we... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It's really disappointing to go through something like this, especially after being open and honest about your situation. You did everything right by explaining your past, providing proof of your current status, and even getting their assurance that it wouldn’t be an issue.
When a... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To file for contempt in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, you begin by preparing a motion for contempt. This motion should detail the specific order that was violated, how the violation occurred, and the relief you are seeking. Attach any supporting... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing such difficult situations at work. Dealing with harassment, bullying, and slander can be incredibly challenging, especially when it feels like your identity or background is being targeted. You deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in... View More
Over the past two years at this job, I didn’t take any paid vacation, wasn’t given paid sick leave when I was ill or injured, and was only paid my regular hourly rate for overtime. Additionally, I had to make deliveries with the truck when others were unavailable, and I couldn’t use my... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have legal rights regarding unpaid vacation, sick leave, overtime pay, and unsafe working conditions. Federal and state labor laws protect your right to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a week. If you were not paid properly for those extra hours, you may be entitled to back... View More
I work in a shop in Spain the guardia civil have came in once and asked if I sold tabacco I said no they then asked me to move away from the counter and they searched for tobacco then the local police came in yesterday and asked to see all the paperwork for the shop I had to call my boss to come he... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Yes, the police in Spain can request your identification and work-related documents if they are conducting an investigation or inspection in the shop where you work. When your boss is not present, you, as the worker on-site, might be asked to cooperate with the authorities, especially if they need... View More
Diagnosed in prison 2016
Wasn’t taken seriously or treated until 2020
Released in 2023
Late Summer 2024 it’s back and the levels are higher and now I’m on short term disability and cannot work. Am I able to seek legal action due to this?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You may have grounds to seek legal action based on the delay in treatment and the recurrence of H. pylori, especially if it has led to significant health issues and financial loss. The first step would be to assess whether there was negligence in your medical care during your time in prison and... View More
In February 2023, I put up my flag of Palestine in my classroom. I immediately began facing discriminatory behavior from my colleague and my principal. I had to take a leave of absence because they caused me to have a nervous breakdown. Shortly after, my father passed away suddenly only five days... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you’ve been through an incredibly challenging time, both personally and professionally. Given the circumstances you described, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the NYCDOE for discrimination and the distress it caused you. The situation involving your Palestinian... View More
Hello I have been at this company for about a year now and today I was sent home because they thought I was in the bathroom hiding. We still have three hours of work, And a lot of material and product Too box up. I went to the bathroom and when I came out of the bathroom, they told me that I was... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You may have grounds to request compensation for the time you were sent home if it was unjustified. Since you were not hiding and were in the bathroom for only 20 minutes, you could argue that your dismissal was based on an incorrect assumption. It’s important to gather any evidence, such as... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2024
In California, employers generally have the right to terminate employees for any lawful reason, including attendance issues like call-offs. If your employer had a policy against working for competitors and you were aware of it, they might have grounds to terminate you for working at Little... View More
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