To supplement what the prior attorney stated, the University likely has a handbook, policies and procedures that relate to due process rights you may have as a professor, and particularly if you're tenured. You've now been unpaid for 4 months. I would not delay any further in hiring an attorney.

In Pennsylvania, a nonprofit is generally not liable for an auto accident caused by an independent contractor who is driving a personally owned vehicle to or from a job. If, however, a court finds that the theatre exercises enough control over routes, schedules, or use of vehicles that the actors... View More

Liability is a factual question and the real details of your relationship with the actors needs to be analyzed. However, you have substantially protected your charity with the significant insurance coverage that you have purchased. If the actors are truly independant contractors, then you are... View More

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answered on Apr 9, 2025

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You may want to seek counsel within Florida if that is the jurisdiction you are working in. This is a matter of some concern to you obviously, as it should be. Unfortunately, you have to wait on the response from your employer but if you have not given notice of the co-worker's... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

Sorry to hear of this. My suggestion is that you call an employment attorney in your locale and discuss possible claims falling under gender discrimination and harassment. You can also reach out to the EEOC online and file a complaint. It is urgent that you do so quickly as there are limitation... View More

Public school teachers have First Amendment rights. The First Amendment doesn't give public school teachers unlimited rights, but may protect their speech when speaking as a private citizen on a matter of public concern. If your situation fits within that scope, and you were not hired as a... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

I note counsel's points below. I would also be curious if your illness was more serious than a simple bout of COVID. For example, if you have underlying disabilities like COPD or Asthma that were aggravated or exacerbated by COVID, also did you need to seek Family Medical Leave if you were... View More

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answered on Feb 6, 2025

Generally, if you work in Pennsylvania, employers are not permitted to discriminate against you in hiring due to a former criminal conviction as this may be a violation of the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). However, the caveat is that if a person has been convicted of stealing,... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2024

Sorry to hear about the loss of your job. The medical issue could potentially qualify you to make a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). You will want to speak with a local attorney who practices in Employment law and discuss this further as well as the confidentiality... View More

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answered on Dec 2, 2024

Very sorry you are dealing with this issue. Employers have a lot of latitude when they deal with employee FMLA issues. With that said, there could be some issues that fall under the Americans with Disabilities ("ADA") if you qualify. When an employer requests that you return to full duty... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2024

I am very sorry to hear of this. You will want to speak to a local employment attorney that handles employee cases regarding possible claims of invasion of privacy as well as possible emotional distress. If the intimidation has caused you anxiety, for example, there could be claims under the... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

Hello,

My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.

I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

A: Hello,

My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.

I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More

Interesting situation, you could be covered by PA law or NY law or both. You would want to research which is more favorable. Check not only the wage laws/employee laws that provide that you are entitled to recover wages AND EXPENSES expended for the benefit of your employer, and you are entitled to... View More

I do not believe that the mentioning of your wage jn the grant app gives you any vested rights. Unless you have a written contract for a specific term, you are an at-will employee. As such, an employer can change the terms of employment at any time.

You should be looking for other... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation. First, consider getting a second opinion from another lawyer who has experience with FMLA and employment law. They can provide you with advice tailored to your case and help ensure that your rights are protected.

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No, your employer cannot legally fire you, a disabled veteran, solely for having too many VA appointments or trips to the ER, especially if you have provided as much advance notice as possible. You are protected under several federal laws:

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You may have claims under federal and state law. The Equal Pay Act, a federal law, prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex. An employee must show: (1) the employer pays different wages to employees of a different sex at the same establishment and (2) the employees perform substantially... View More

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answered on May 29, 2024

As an international student on STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), your eligibility for unemployment benefits can be complex. Here are a few points to consider:

1. Unemployment benefits are typically available to workers who lose... View More