EMPLOYER HAS 400 EMPLOYEES AND OWNER PARENT COMPANY HAS 10,000
answered on May 19, 2022
I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced lawyer to handle this. You can reach out to any attorney on this platform by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers, including those at my office, offer free consults to see what can be done to help you out.
A manager\general manager at a certain company came into my office and was talking to a fellow coworker. At first I was not paying much attention and I heard her say "I said it about that dumb ass over there" "nothing but wasted space". I looked around my coworkers monitor and... Read more »
answered on Mar 11, 2022
With the way that it looks, you may end up having a potential claim for constructive termination, given that your manager is creating an environment that is not suitable for working. That being said, you may want to consult a lawyer in your area to discuss further.
I filed an hr complaint for harassment against an employee at work. Since making that complaint I was asked to take a urinalysis drug test after returning from lunch break. I was suspended immediately until the results come back. However it’s been two weeks with no follow up. Is it legal to be on... Read more »
answered on Jan 5, 2022
This depends on why you were selected for the drug test. If the selection was random, or if your employer has a work-related reason to test you, then it can require you to remain out of work until the results are received. However, if you believe you were selected based on your complaint of... Read more »
Moreover I’m asking if it’s legal or not for them to work us around 17 hours and not allow us to get 8 hours of sleep in between shifts especially since I live a hour away from the workplace
answered on Sep 22, 2021
There is no Federal Law limiting the hours you are working . Certain states do have an 8 hour limit on the day unless extra hours are paid overtime premium pay. As long as you are receiving whatever overtime premium pay is required in your locale, you may be required to work this schedule, under... Read more »
I will miss 2 to 3 months of work making only 60% of my day? Do I not get paid my full pay because I injured my knee at work. I have already missed time from work for other treatments for my knee and was only paid for a few days missed. Some of the days I missed I wasn't paid for?... Read more »
answered on Sep 1, 2021
It sounds like there are quite a few issues with how Amazon is handling this situation. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an experienced workers comp lawyer ASAP, as these types of matters are very time sensitive. Most lawyers on here, including myself, offer free consultations to answer... Read more »
My debate relates to what does the term “employer
and carrier” means in this context?
answered on Aug 29, 2021
Under the statute, the terms are defined as follows...
"The term "employer" means an employer any of whose employees are employed in maritime employment, in whole or in part, upon the navigable waters of the United States (including any adjoining pier, wharf, dry dock,... Read more »
Prior, I sure it’s from the chemicals I worked around and the industrial paint we used, Should the company be held liable for this ??
answered on Nov 28, 2020
There is a very real possibility that the employer could be liable to some extent, as well as the manufacturer of the industrial paint that you used. I would highly encourage you to reach out to an attorney to further discuss. Most lawyers on here, including myself, offer free consultations to see... Read more »
I was hired as A boat Captain in MS to replace the existing Captain ( howard) who the company said, was Going to retire. Howard had no intentions of retiring. Howard did everything he could to run me off. I tolerated it for sometime because I really needed the Captains job. Eventually it became... Read more »
answered on May 22, 2020
There may be a case there for constructive termination; however, your best bet is going to be to contact a lawyer directly to review the facts and circumstances in more detail. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the contact information next to their name. Most lawyers on here,... Read more »
Workplace only has one employee so worker’s compensation isn’t required. If that employee gets injured at work, is the employer responsible for medical bills?
answered on Apr 20, 2020
The employer could be, depending on the circumstances. I would highly encourage you to reach out to a workers compensation attorney sooner rather than later, so that you can go over the details of your potential case.
RN nurse has asthma and their usual job is in a orthopedic surgical facility. The facility has been shuddered temporarily and all nurses are reassigned to the main hospital to be placed in care of COVID-19 patients. Hospital has refused to place in a position away from contact with the patients.... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2020
The nurse could submit a request for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requesting that she be placed in a role allowing her to work without coming into contact with the patients. The request should be accompanied by a doctor's note explaining her condition and... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently gave guidance on this issue and stated that it is permissible, under the current situation, due to the community spread of the Coronavirus, for an employer to take an employee's temperature. However, employers actions related to the... Read more »
answered on Mar 19, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently gave guidance on this issue and stated that it is permissible, under the current situation, due to the community spread of the Coronavirus, for an employer to take an employee's temperature. However, employers actions related to the... Read more »
I've been there almost five years.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
Yes. Your employer is not required to give you breaks but they can regulate how they are taken. Brakes of 20 minutes or less must be paid.
answered on Feb 26, 2020
The Fair Labor Standards Act only requires that you be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for all hours worked. It looks like Mississippi's state minimum wage is also $7.25 per hour. Thus, while this situation is unfair to you, there is no state or federal law that has... Read more »
I use to work at community bank. I’m pregnant and no one would hire me. What do I do?
answered on Jan 1, 2020
You really need to consider reaching out to a criminal defense lawyer, as there will likely be criminal charges coming down the pipeline. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to avoid jail time and having this go on you record. Feel free to reach out to any lawyer on here by clicking the... Read more »
The practice owner goes back and forth if he likes me or not. Recently, he got rid of his old crew and I’m the last. Now, he is going over my boss’s authority trying to get me fired but they have no reason so they can’t. I’ve recently had to be put on nerve medicine due to the treatment. Is... Read more »
answered on Dec 12, 2019
It is not "okay" to use intimidation tactics but it may not be unlawful. If the treatment is based on your belonging to a protected class (eg. age, race, gender, religion, disability, national origin, etc.) then it become discrimination under Title VII and make potentially be a hostile... Read more »
And terminated for job abondment while on approved vacation
answered on May 6, 2019
It sounds like you may need to speak with an attorney. If you were working at the time of your injury, then you may be entitled to worker's compensation. Plus, there are some rules that protect you while you are on leave.
I put on my employment form a direct deposit information the correct information however the bank sent an email to my employer stating it was wrong and gave another account ( which isn't mine ) but I had already had a direct deposit from my employer the week prior. now they stated that my... Read more »
answered on Apr 8, 2019
Regardless of the bank SNAFU, if you are receiving pay for the time worked you have no viable claim. Litigants MUST have a real injury in order to sue somebody.
I was fired for allegedly falsifying documents which was untrue. This got really ugly. They intimidated me.harassed me and lied and defamed my character to discourage my law suit. Am I eligible to file an action against them
answered on Jan 13, 2019
You may be able to; however, it will depend on when you were injured, the type of employer, and whether the employer had worker's compensation coverage. I would strongly encourage you to reach out to an attorney ASAP, as there is only a set amount of time to initiate an action. Feel free to... Read more »
if i got to the court to have my hearing done again can the creditor ask for additional money ?
answered on Nov 11, 2017
Yes, you could be charged for the creditor’s additional attorney fees if you are found to owe the debt.
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