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schedule and fired me . Can I sue for wrongful termination? I was in pain and sick for 6 whole weeks and still showed up everyday . I'm a teacher for a preschool and finally took two days off and now I need surgery and have no job.
answered on Apr 6, 2019
Unfortunately, Kentucky is an “at will” state, which means they can fire you for any reason at all or no reason at all.
not previously documented with that college, is it a violation of that student’s rights if the nursing committee denies all applicants without reviewing any reapplications, including the student with the disability? (Said disability was documented with college at the time of application for... View More 
I knew of this kid, but didn't know him that well. He was a senior, Class of 2018, well mannered, and made good grades. To my knowledge, he had no history of threatening or bullying. He was a class clown, and was involved in the Drama Club, and other school activities. Following the Parkland... View More
answered on May 5, 2018
We really need to see the contents of the paper to determine whether a threat was made or even intended. Obviously if he’s suing them, his lawyers think he’s on pretty solid ground. Publish the article he wrote when he gives you permission and a much clearer discussion can be had.
Is that legal, exposing him to someone else's blood like that?
answered on Apr 29, 2018
Not prudent but not criminal unless the blood was infected, the Coach knewcor should have know it was infected, and intended harm to your son.
For a mock trial in high school class, we represent the teacher who searched the bag and several other random student's bags. We believe there was reasonable cause.
answered on Mar 4, 2018
There is no criminal offense that is strict liability in Kentucky. You have to have known marijuana was on you and in school. I don't think it is enough to say, "yea, its mine. But, I swear I left it at home with my bong and album cover I use to de-stem my stash."
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My daughter was assulted by a 17 year old girl who wasnt supposed to be on the school bus and i wasnt contacted... then arrived at school and was violently assulted by another girl which resulted in a concussion where she was on cognative rest for 2 and a half days.. i was informed two days later... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Talk to an Education Law Center if they have one ; contact a member of the Kentucky Justice Assn who handles education issues--they give free consultations.
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