Last summer (2019), I hired an expungement lawyer to have my criminal record restricted. I was eligible for record restriction as the charges from my 2015 arrest were dismissed. I am a new hire to the school district and am concerned about what shows up on me after my fingerprinting and my criminal... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2020
If you want to know what has been revealed you should run a copy of your own criminal history with a law enforcement agency for employment purposes and see what shows up. Often times there are errors when the records are input into the system.
I have the dr note saying I'm high risk. Job said I can go on unpaid leave. I told them shelter in place was through june 12th, they basically said I was a liar.
answered on May 28, 2020
Hi, you can request a reasonable accommodation for your severe asthma in light of the risks associated with covid-19. You and the employer will need to engage in an interactive process to determine a reasonable accommodation that won't pose an undue hardship on the business. If unpaid leave or... View More
answered on May 17, 2020
It's difficult to say, based on these facts alone. It could depend on the provisions of the health care plan, whether you were working under a contract that addressed such benefits, whether Georgia law provides for options for employees to continue their health care coverage, and other... View More
My daughter was (I believe) wrongly terminated by her employer on 4/6/20. She was on FMLA the previous week &non-verbal for mental health reasons & her employer was duly informed of her FMLA week leave. They sent her an email after that requiring her to call in everyday which she... View More
answered on May 4, 2020
If she was approved for FMLA as indicated, she would have a good claim for FMLA interference with rights, and potentially a retaliation claim. Based upon these facts, it is a claim worth obtaining legal representation. You can contact me or anyone else who handles employment claims, and some will... View More
answered on May 1, 2020
Your circumstances are unfortunate, however more information is needed before an accurate answer can be provided. It is best to contact an attorney who can discuss and assess the details of your case.
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Yeah they stated that I was abusing substances and diverting medications yet never could show me any kind of paperwork or proof and there’s tons of safeguards so I know that there’s not anything that they had against me one because I didn’t do it and two they reported me to the board of... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2020
At this point, you might be better off reaching out to attorneys to discuss your matter instead of waiting further for a reply. You're looking for an attorney and this isn't really a referral service; it's only a Q & A Board. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer for the... View More
My wife was told due to her higher risk of coronavirus being pregnant she needs to stay Home from 3/23/20-4/6/20. This will be unpaid unless she uses vacation time. Other employees are still allowed to work during this time who are not pregnant. Is this discrimination?
answered on Mar 18, 2020
This is discrimination. If she is capable of working medically, then her pregnancy cannot be a reason to put her on unpaid leave. That is discrimination based on her pregnancy. You should contact an employment lawyer in Georgia to discuss your options.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
If your employer is not responding to questions about your pay, you should reach out to an employment lawyer in your state. There are federal and state laws that require payment of minimum wages and payment to employees within a certain amount of time.
I provided my voluntary resignation on 2/6/20. I received a letter from my former employer today stating that he would not be paying me for the three days PTO I took prior to turning in my resignation - he actually edited the "Handbook" to include that he didn't have too if you... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Since you are an at-will employee, your initial offer letter is not an employment contract in that it doesn't create enforceable legal rights to benefits like PTO. As for the handbook, employers may change their PTO policies at any time, and the Fair Labor Standards Act does not require that... View More
My former employer is The Krystal Company who filed on 1/19/20 and they still owe me money from where I worked a week in the hole. Am I considered a Creditor in their case because I received a notice of the bankruptcy filing
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Yes. You are a creditor and you should file a priority proof of claim with the court because you will likely get most of your money.
The ins. can't process my claim without it. Been out of work since April 2019 for a disability.
answered on Jan 25, 2020
Your post remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could contact Georgia employment law attorneys you find on this site, or through your own independent searches, and discuss the matter in confidence with them. Based on these brief facts, it's anyone's guess why the form has been... View More
Work comp doctors treatment with what approved, no benefits,
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answered on Jan 9, 2020
There’s no deadline for the adjuster to schedule an IME. Speak with a workers comp lawyer ASAP to fully understand your rights and responsibilities.
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Unfortunately, Georgia is an "at will" state which means that you can be terminated with or without notice, for cause or without cause. Unless you are covered by an employment agreement an employer may terminate your employment without notice, assuming that you have not been terminated... View More
No idea what the details are for non compete in contract. I don't have a copy. I was given paperwork and told sign "the highlighted sections". I won't be able to better myself staying here. I am charged for lapses on policies that existed before I was employed. Those effect my... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
It is in your best interest to contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of your case and provide you a more tailored response. Non compete clauses are standard in most sales positions, however they must be reasonable. Determining "reasonableness" is not always cut... View More
The employee has been with the company for 2.5 years, its an outbound call center job. The reason for working at home is because the doctor requires the person to recover for at least 3-5 days. The job is denying me this, I have FMLA already but this is shorting my pay when the person may need to... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2019
Arguably you are suffering from a disability with a cancer diagnosis. So then your employer should engage you in a discussion and interactive process in attempting to accommodate the work restriction. If they have a legitimate business reason why you cannot work from home, then they don't... View More
I have been assigned morning and afternoon traffic duty at the same K-5 school for 10 years. I teach a school chorus afterschool one day per week. This year, under a new principal, my planning period was taken away and I am assigned to teach reading during my preparation time, told to do planning... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2019
Without details about your school district's policy, as written in your employment contract, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer. It will be best to consult an attorney who can examine the facts of your case to determine your best course of action.
We wish you well,... View More
Payment and I have all the emails and documents that I wad sent from the scamming business can I be convicted of a felony for cashing it.
answered on Nov 19, 2019
There are more details needed in order to provide you with an answer. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible. There are certainly defenses available, but you would need to meet certain requirements under the law.
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During my shift a coworker hit me in the head with a bottle and ambulance was called. I called my employer and he said that if I press charges against the coworker, he is going to fire me. I recorded the phone call
answered on Oct 27, 2019
Legally, at least, if both of you were in Georgia or a state that requires only one party consent, the tape recording is legal.
However, if your employer prohibits tape recording on the company's property, you can win the battle, but still lose your job. Check your employee handbook.
This is my only offense; therefore, what will my limitations amount to after a background check?
Can I do anything about the employer or seller?
answered on Sep 26, 2019
There are not enough facts here.
Re: the seller or manufacturer, determine whether they included warnings about the product potentially causing one to fail a drug test designed to detect marijuana, etc. If so, it's probably on you.
Re: the employer, this is a developing area of... View More
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