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I am sponsored for a green card with my current employer, but my supervisor has made my work environment bad through retaliation for something I raised, can I move companies/jobs as soon as I get my green card?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Once you receive your green card, you gain permanent resident status which gives you the freedom to work for any employer in the United States. Your green card status is not tied to your sponsoring employer.
However, if you received your green card through employment-based sponsorship, you... View More 
What documentation and applications are needed, and what direction do we go to begin the entire process? He is open to work in any field but has skills in digital/graphic design.
answered on Nov 9, 2024
A US employer must file a petition to sponsor him for an employment based visa
It’s been about 70 days, all my lawyer said was they haven’t heard anything back yet. Ok? So what exactly how long are you going to wait?
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
There are way too many unknown facts here to give an accurate answer. As a general rule, the next step after a demand letter is ignored is to file a claim. If it is an employment claim, this generally starts with an administrative filing in the EEOC or OCRC.
My position was client manager, salaried position
answered on Oct 10, 2024
There is just not enough information here to give a fully-informed legal opinion. I strongly recommend contacting an employment lawyer who can get more information about your employment situation and then can give you a thorough analysis.
Was salary, thought I wasn't paid right, owner kinda agreed and put what we agreed to with a payroll check and they took the whole payroll check for taxes
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
Yes, an employer can issue a settlement check with a payroll check, but it can have tax implications. If the settlement is considered wages or back pay, it will be subject to payroll taxes like any regular paycheck. This means that the amount agreed upon could be reduced significantly once taxes... View More
He IS HR and every other role and the handbook is 4 pages long and not addressed in any way. She has contacted former co-workers and they said that they weren't paid. Most were so happy to leave they didn't ask. Vacation and sick time are one bank. Any thoughts?
answered on Aug 10, 2024
Generally, the employer can follow its established policy of paying out or not paying out accrued PTO. If it does not have a policy, then it must pay out vacation time. Sick time is less clear.
over, we are paid the same. Our company is partnering with another company we will be employed by. They will pay us per point.
They are adjusting points to line up with our current salary, but if we are under points for the week we will get paid less, so if volume down, meaning not as many... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2024
Hi, more information is needed in this case. Specifically, how is a "point" determined to have been attained and how much is paid per "point." I'd reach out for a consultation.
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
FMLA issues are usually fact intensive determinations. Many questions need to be answered, and there is not enough information here to provide a proper analysis. I would reach out to an attorney to discuss this matter ASAP.
The company's name is Beltmay LLC in Los Angeles, CA. Their address is 1801 Century Park E, #1540,
Los Angeles, CA 90067. This is the only address I can find for it but I believe this company is fraudulent. I have reported it to the BBB but they were not helpful.
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
How many hours did you work? All employers are required under state and federal law to pay their employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. I would reach out to an attorney to discuss your options.
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answered on Feb 16, 2024
No. There are no employee legal protections in Ohio for being credibly accused of using marijuana and required to take a drug test.
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
It is likely that her contract with her company contains non-compete and non-solicitation clauses that would prohibit her from sniping clients from them. There is likely a liquidated damages clause in the contract that the company would use to prevent her from working for you directly.
I yelled at a coworker in the break room in front of another peer. I did not use threatening language, but used two profanities.
answered on Oct 13, 2023
There is no question in your question. So I'm guessing as to the substance of your inquiry.
Because you were fired for just cause, you may not be entitled to recover unemployment compensation.
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
It depends on the terms of the caregiver's employment contract and the laws of Ohio. If the caregiver's employment contract contains a non-compete clause, the caregiver company may be able to sue the caregiver if they breach that clause by going to work for a competitor. However, there is... View More
I do realize that I have proof of it. Also, I have been seeing a therapist, and it has come to light that many of my anxiety issues are related to this abuse. I was not the only paralegal he abused either.
answered on Oct 5, 2023
The statute of limitations in Ohio for sexual harassment that occurred before April of 2021 is six years, so you can still pursue a claim. The statute of limitations under federal law (Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) is 300 days.
answered on Oct 4, 2023
Apply when your severance runs out, unless the severance agreement states that your severance pay is allocated to the last day that you worked, in which case file when you are laid off.
the company privately for an undisclosed price and now wants to "make me whole" by making 20 payments of $500 or $10,000 total to compensate for my 10%. That would mean the company is being valued at $100,000--equal to the salary of a current employee.
I can't accept this... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
Your rights as a minority 10% owner are determined by the LLC's Operating Agreement and any buy-sell or other agreements. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local business law attorney to review those agreements and advise you of your options.
My husband’s employer told us if we paid for our own insurance health insurance they would give us a refund check for the amount each month so we paid for two months in advance because the insurance company told us to the employer gave us a refund check, but they taxed it. We already paid taxes... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
Taxation on insurance refunds can vary depending on the specific circumstances and applicable tax laws. It's advisable to consult with a tax professional or accountant to review the details of your situation and determine whether the taxation of the refund check is in compliance with relevant... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2023
In Ohio, whether 3rd shift differential pay should be included with vacation pay can depend on company policies and employment agreements. It's recommended to review your employment contract, company handbook, or any relevant documents that outline the terms of your compensation and benefits.... View More
I filed charges with state agency.
answered on Aug 29, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, one option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney to review your file in detail. Good luck
Hi, I am currently working 6 months in my company and no plans to leave. I am an immigrant, they sponsored me to be here. Now they are asking me to sign a contract that binds me to work for them for 3 years or pay a huge amount of money. They said they sent it to me last 2022 but I have proof they... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2023
It's going to be difficult for attorneys to offer meaningful and definitive guidance on something like this without seeing the contract. And the format here isn't set up for uploading of contracts or other confidential documents for review - it's limited to short format questions.... View More
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