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Q: I was fired from flight attendant training because of a latex allergy.Can they legally do that?

I have found a non allergenic piece that could accommodate my allergy. I was removed from the program 2 days before graduation. I was forced to resign or terminate. I was in an emotional state and was confused. I served in the navy and have dreamed about being a flight attendant. I even suggested... View More

Terrence M. Nolan
Terrence M. Nolan
answered on Apr 30, 2018

Under Maryland law, you can be filed with or without cause, at any time. You need to check Ohio law and see if there are better laws for you. Did they pay you what they owed you? If not, you may be able to recover that money.

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Q: I have a discrimination case in federal court. Should I use video for deposition. What's more expensive?

I feel like I am in alone in fighting this case, as we are in the discovery stages and only I am viewing all the documents. I also believe that he might be working with the state to get a low settlement. I have been demoted, fired, harassed and lost my retirement. What can I do.

Andrellos Mitchell
Andrellos Mitchell
answered on Apr 10, 2018

I presume you have a lawyer. If you are not satisfied with your lawyer, why not hire a new one.

In my experience, videotaped depositions are always more expensive than traditional depositions.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Maryland on
Q: During 90 day probation, if employee came to work sick and was sent home can that absence being used against them

60 days into a new job- I came into work throwing up but ready to work. The doctor I was working for asked me to go home. Now during my review they are using that against me saying it was an unexcused day.

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answered on Mar 8, 2018

This is a employment question not a malpractice question and you should probably pose your question to the employment lawyers on here.

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Q: Can I be denied a chair at work at 37 weeks pregnant although I've provided a doctor's note stating I'm pregnant?

I was told by management that I need to provide another doctors note stating that I require the use of a chair. I work full time in retail at DSW and I'm always on my feet. Not to mention I don't always get my breaks.

Jonathan C. Puth
Jonathan C. Puth
answered on Jan 8, 2018

You should follow your employer's direction to provide a medical basis for your request for a chair. Accommodations for pregnancy may be covered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, but your employer does have a right to seek medical support for your... View More

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Q: can I be terminated for refusing to work more than 8 hours due to intimidation

the super I went to work for could not keep good help and always blamed his short comings on his workers he tried to intimidate me by telling me I had to work ten hours a day on his job not ask you to work mind you as he was behind schedule I have seen him personally run of 4 people since I... View More

Cedulie Renee Laumann
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Nov 21, 2017

Generally an employer can set hours and can terminate an employee who does not work the scheduled hours. That being said, certain youthful employees may have restrictions on the maximum number of hours worked and under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most employers must pay overtime when an employee... View More

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Q: I was terminated from my GM job on 8/3/17. The company is now denying unemployment and lying about why they fired me.

I was discriminated against the entire 10.5 months I worked there. By my boss and co workers and now they are lying to unemployment about why the fired me Do I have any legal recourse?

June Marie Marshall
June Marie Marshall
answered on Aug 30, 2017

You can appeal the denial of unemployment and request a hearing. You will have to provide evidence disputing the employer's claim about why it fired you.

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Q: can I sue my work company for difamation

I work for this company and today I was brought to HR due to this incident were 2 or more of my coworkers teamed up for difamation about me saying inappropriate things about my boss. HR said that she did an investigation and she came to the conclusion that since there were more than 2 people... View More

June Marie Marshall
June Marie Marshall
answered on Aug 22, 2017

Your defamation claim would be against your coworkers. You have to have evidence that you did not say what they reported. Regarding HR, since Black and Decker is a private company, you should check their disciplinary action policies to see if you have any recourse.

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Q: Can I sue a company because it is retaliating against me by providing lies to future prospective employers?

Only because I left the company without giving notice, because I couldn't tolerate disparaging statements against my ethnicity?

Jonathan C. Puth
Jonathan C. Puth
answered on Jun 27, 2017

If you complained of discrimination or harassment based on your ethnicity, yes, your employer may be held liable for retaliation if that's what motivated them to do so. The Supreme Court decided that issue in Robinson v. Shell Oil Co., 519 U.S. 337 (1997).

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Q: Is it possible to sue an employer in Maryland?

I was approached by a recruiter of a technology company in Maryland and was offered a position that would require me to relocate my family. I received an offer letter and sent it in, officially locking in my position with the organization. When I was asked about criminal history, I disclosed that... View More

June Marie Marshall
June Marie Marshall
answered on May 17, 2017

Generally, employment is "at will" in the state of Maryland, i.e., at the will of the employer or at the will of the employee. You may have a breach of contract if you can show that you and the employer made a contract for employment and the employer breached that contract by dismissing... View More

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Q: I am a nurse in MD, I turned my 2 weeks in, due to a unhealthy, hostile work environment.

I was met at the door the next day, asked to pack my belongings and escorted to my car. Can I collect file for unemployment?

June Marie Marshall
June Marie Marshall
answered on May 3, 2017

It's not clear from your statement if you were involuntarily terminated (when you were escorted out) or if you were asked to leave the workplace but you were going to be paid for the remaining two weeks. According to your statement, you voluntarily resigned with two weeks notice. You are not... View More

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Q: got hurt working a state job was told by state doctor couldn't return and had to take a desk job.

being i had to transfer to another agency do they have a right to take what i was already making away from me.

Andrew M. Rodabaugh
Andrew M. Rodabaugh
answered on Sep 13, 2016

This is a complicated question which depends on any contract obligations they have as well as any employee manual. If you were hurt on the job you would possibly be entitled to workers compensation benefits which could include being paid a portion of your lost wages back to you. Also, with an... View More

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Q: The Judge sets a hearing on Defendants motion to dismiss 1 year after my complaint was filed.Where's the judge leading?
Paula  McGill
Paula McGill
answered on Nov 21, 2012

The information you supplied is not enough to determine your chances of surviving the motion's hearing. He may need additional information from the parties that are not in the motion or response. It is difficult to speculate.

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Q: Hi! what is the statue of limitations time period for filing a civil case ?back in late 2009 and resigned in 2010 Sept
Cedulie Renee Laumann
Cedulie Renee Laumann
answered on Jun 2, 2012

Generally most civil matters must be filed within the three year general statute of limitations. That being said, some statue of limitations are shorter and some longer, depending on the specific cause of action.

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