answered on May 11, 2022
This individual should first make a written report of the instances of harassment to the company's HR department. If corrective action is not taken after this, this individual can next file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Am i able to sue the company for illegally changing my hours. I control when i clock in and clock out. This isn't the first time my hours have been changed either. Please help me out.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
Depends largely on the employee rules and regulations handbook.
I am on limited probation in KY as an LPN. In my agreed order it mentions if I can’t meet the agreement terms I could put in writing that I wanted to surrender my license and it would only be for a period of 2 years then I could try to get them back. Is there a possibility that they wouldn’t... Read more »
answered on Apr 11, 2022
There is a real possibility that they might not let you back in. You should consult an attorney immediately before you do anything. In any event, I would not recommend surrendering your license.
I complained to my boss about harassment and people keeping from doing my job in correct and timely manner. also sexual assault happening in the work place. He set up a date for me to walk in that was March 25 at 8:30am and as soon as I walked in he already found a different way of firing me and... Read more »
answered on Mar 30, 2022
You may have a claim for retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, but this will depend on what you told your boss in your complaint. Your complaint must be "protected" under the law, meaning your complaint of harassment must be based on your race, sex, age, disability, and/or... Read more »
I am going through a divorce, and have had to take an excess of personal time off while taking care of things, my wife, who has a friend that works for the same hospital, contacted her an was given copies of my "call ins", and schedule in an attempt to threaten me. Is the hospital liable... Read more »
I work at a fire protection district in Kentucky. If the need to fill a spot, they pull from a list of overtime hours. They will force the person with the least amount of hours to come in on their off days. If you can't or won't make it, you will receive a write up. Wright ups prevent... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2022
There are no laws that place caps on the amount of hours an employer can make you work. Thus, while the above situation sounds unfair, your employer's system is permissible.
The position applied for was to be considered for a position investigating civilian complaints against local law enforcement. A sample civilian complaint was given, and the prospective employee was required to subjectively identify violated SOPs within the scenario, as well as make a finding on... Read more »
My job is a contract job and my pto is called non contract days which they deduct partially from each paycheck to cover costs of the days I take off. Can they legally require me to get approval when my contract states that I just need to let them know as far in advance as possible when I need to... Read more »
when I took the job 3 1/2 years ago. It’s a huge world wide organization and there are other employees still working in office just not my department. Can they require me to take the hit financially by trying to wire in internet along with paying for a desk and chair, etc? A part of me feel that... Read more »
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Yes. As long as they make reasonable accommodation for you to work from home.
I did not give consent for them to audio record me and it isn’t posted at the workplace anywhere. Do I have grounds for suing ?
I am a director and I have provided a legitimate reason for needing their addresses. Our HR department told me that due to privacy laws they have to maintain confidentiality and cannot release that information. I have to ask each employee separately for their address. My question is really based on... Read more »
answered on Nov 10, 2021
There is no law requiring your HR department to disclose employee's home addresses to you. If HR choses to keep this information confidential, there is no law that entitles you to it.
I am a salary employee. I have COVID and am having to miss work because of it. Can my employer dock my pay because of this?
answered on Oct 27, 2021
This will depend on how much work you will be missing. Salaried employees' pay may be reduced if they are absent from work for one or more full work days. However, if you only miss part of your work day, your pay cannot be reduced.
Also, which State if I remote work permanently in a different state than my employer. I pay state taxes to Kentucky but support Federal Agency in Virginia.
I was a housekeeper but I was being sexually harassed by someone and when brought to the owners attention I was wrongfully fired and now I'm being kicked out can they just do that
answered on Oct 23, 2021
You have two separate issues: 1) a possible sexual harassment case and 2) an eviction. Unless you have a lease on the space, they can ask you to leave anytime with reasonable notice.
A little back story is the CEO of the company I worked for sat me down and said I have a week and half to get vaccinated or bring in a religious/health exemption. I brought In a religious exemption but was informed they are denying it. There’s more details but that the main story. My question is... Read more »
answered on Oct 6, 2021
The answer to your question depends on the basis for your religious exemption, as well as whether your request for modification of the mandatory vaccination policy would cause your employer undue burden. You should contact an employment law attorney in your area to discuss the details of your... Read more »
I took an at home covid test which came back positive, can my employer require me to go to the doctor for proof on paper that I am positive. This is for unpaid quarantine
answered on Sep 22, 2021
This kind of problem is under laws that are specific to each state, and different. This could be an invasion of your privacy or violate some other local requirement. However, it could be a reasonable requirement from the employer to determine whether your absence was excusable for HR purposed..... Read more »
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 »
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Theoretically, there could be a lawsuit. However, it would cost more in money, time and trouble than you could ever hope to recover.
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