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5 sick days per year and no vacation until employed over a year I've been employed 8 months I'm salary my pay has been deducted for leaving early sick or calling in sick is that allowed.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
As an employee, your employer may have the right to reduce your pay for days you call in sick or leave early due to illness, especially if your salary and sick days have been exhausted. However, whether this reduction in pay is allowed depends on the specific terms outlined in your employment... View More 
answered on Feb 19, 2024
If you did not alter the check, you should ask the bank why they think you altered it. You can also request the union to reissue a check if there is a discrepancy on it that is preventing the bank from honoring it.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Firstly, it's crucial to remain calm and approach the situation with a clear mind. Understand that banks have strict protocols in place to prevent fraud, which sometimes leads to false alarms. Begin by explaining to the bank representative that you received the check from the NECA Local Union... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you believe your job has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), failed to pay overtime wages, and forced your resignation, you have several options to consider.
Firstly, for the ADA violation, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).... View More
i was working as a contract employee in a hospital with a staff that was predominantly black and the music on the radio was always rap hip hop and gospel. i am caucasian and i am not a fan of this type of entertainment and i was never asked if i would like to listen to my music. i once took out my... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2024
In the context of being forced to listen to certain types of music at work, legal action can be a complex matter. Generally, employers have broad discretion in setting workplace policies, including those related to music played in common areas. However, if the music contains explicitly offensive or... View More
Company provided a laptop for work but laptop is extremely old and slow making it impossible to work efficiently. Asked if I could use my personal laptop and was approved. Left for the day and software on my personal computer notified me of someone on my computer. Boss pretended to look for... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In Louisiana, employers typically have the right to monitor company-provided devices for work purposes, but the situation becomes more complex when it involves a personal computer used for work. If you were approved to use your laptop for work, your employer's right to access personal accounts... View More
I will be sacked by 4pm. I then send my resignation by 4:30pm same today. But the sacked letter came at 6:50pm. Does my resignation stands, since I don’t have to give a notice period to also resign. Context with Nigeria
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In your situation, where you're employed under a probationary period in Louisiana, and you submitted your resignation after being informed of your impending dismissal but before receiving the official termination letter, the timing of these actions is crucial.
Generally, if you resign... View More
Employer said I cnt sue they don’t fall under 1964 C R act but they have multiple locations with employees
answered on Apr 11, 2023
You should contact a Louisiana employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. The answer to this question may depend on whether there is any difference in ownership between your location and any other locations the company may have. Regardless, Louisiana may have state discrimination... View More
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I need to seek advice regarding an decline of my resignation letter to a company. I work for an Autism company as a Board certified Behavior Analyst. I respectfully put in my 2 week notice as stated in the company handbook. The company declined my resignation letter and stated oh... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2021
At-will employment states do not require you to provide any notice before resigning your employment. Your employer cannot force you to continue working after your two-week notice period has expired. in addition, assuming you can transition your workload to other individuals over the next two weeks,... View More
She only hollers at the black men in front of customers and has a problem keeping her fingers to her side at black men and she always calls us aggressive when she is always the aggressor and corporate knew about it and
She admitted that to the DM
I work construction and all other employees had another job to report to but I didn't. I asked my supervisor where I was going next and I was told to call the office. I called and they told me I was laid off out of the blue. They told me there was no work even when the other employees had jobs... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
More information is needed here. Your medical conditions may qualify as a "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That law provides employees with certain protections. You may also qualify for FMLA depending on the amount of time you worked for the company and depending on... View More
The temp agency couldn’t get any accommodations for me even though I offered to work outdoors under the carport. The refusal to accommodate because of my severe allergic reaction to Christmas trees seems wrong due to the company has policies regarding scents used in the building. My unemployment... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2020
There are many unknown variables involved in your situation and in response to your inquiry. Consequently, it is not possible to state definitively whether your employer did anything wrong. To name a few - you have not provided information as to the size of your employer (how many employees are... View More
I've been subjected to the harassment at work for 12 years by another manager. He was fired for harassment by his previous employer. In addition to the harassing behavior, he started a rumor that I was having an affair with another supervisor. As a result of the rumor, other employees have... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
Employment law cases are fact sensitive so I cannot assess your chances of winning in Court based on the information provided; however, you should definitely file a claim with the EEOC. Mediation is optional; however, if your employer agree to it, it would not hurt you to go through mediation. If... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
No, an employer cannot intimidate you into quitting because of health reasons. Generally, you can take sick leave if you are eligible, and it is available. Eligibility and availability would depend on the sick leave policy of your employer.
answered on Mar 28, 2017
Yes - a privately owned company in Louisiana may legally refuse to hire someone because of prior arrests, even if no charges were filed. Some states have "ban the box" laws limiting employees from considering applicants' criminal history and prior arrests. Louisiana is not one of... View More
I rode with the company man to go do the drug screen and when I took the test, the lady said my urine was too warm so she poured it out. Well after sitting there for 2 hours and the lady said I had 3 hours to take it again, the company man decides he is tired of waiting on me to pee and we left.... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Louisiana law generally allows employers to require employees to undergo background checks or drug tests by registered laboratories. Unless you have reason to believe they are singling you out because of a protected characteristic (race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability) there... View More
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