Can I sue my former employer?
answered on May 26, 2019
You may have a cause of action but I recommend you consult an employment attorney. They cannot withhold pay, and you may be considered a "whistleblower", which may afford you additional protection. A lot of this is dependent on additional facts.
The day before filing the case, they chg 50% plus cost, but case was not filed in Federal court instead it went district. Only $75,000 was requested for damages. Is this chg to high? Counsel request court for attorney fees. If I'm being chg cost from the award. Would the request to the court... View More 
answered on May 17, 2019
Sounds like you don't understand a contingent fee arrangement you have with your attorney. Ask him or her to sit down and explain how it works.
for the system to pull up which really means I'd need to get to work early to meet the requirement. Can they do this?
I spoke with the FBI and worked for a casino never went to jail, no charges made and no record because of it
answered on Mar 13, 2019
This would depends on the rules of the government agency for whom you want to work.
I have now been offered a job with a different employer and I have accepted the new position so can my current employer not pay me not only what has already been completed and just waiting on the customers to close out their purchase orders but also the sales that I made but the devices are still... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2019
The answer to this question depends on the contractual agreement between you and your employer.
"Contractual agreement" can include written contracts, but, under certain circumstances, verbal statements by you or your employer, or action by you and your employer, can also be part... View More
that she said but the mgr over heard it and told me we are going to be doing drug testing soon, i took it as discrimation, harrassment , and bullying so i told her i will take one when she take one. just weeks before that all the employees had to sign a new drug statement since medical marjuana is... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2019
If your employer does drug testing and makes it mandatory for all employees I don't see any problem of discrimination. If you were singled out there might be a case but other factors would still come into play. Since its supposed to be by blind pick, I would say that is fair. Have a talk with... View More
My employer emailed me on November 19, 2018 that I "would be allowed to stay in the house through December 31, 2018." I have received no other eviction notice. This is my permanent home. I live in Oklahoma. Is this proper notice to vacate?
answered on Dec 30, 2018
Since your room and board was included with your employment and your employment ended on November 19, 2018, and you were given more than 390 days notice to vacate, it was proper as the terms of your tenancy was ties to your employment which ended more than 30 days before you were required to quit... View More
She gets up at 6am every morning and works till 6pm chopping wood all day making 4x4x8 stacks of wood. Only paying her $20 dollars per trailer. That is below labor laws. She had told me other things in the past that were disturbing and cried not to go back and she was reported runaway last July... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2018
If you feel that the child is being harmed you should contact DHS and speak with an attorney about what other options you have available.
We’ve researched definitions of what makes an employee. We know they’re not in stone but we feel they meet enough we should be employees. It’s for a Trivia game nationwide company & we host trivia games at bars. So: they tell us when & where to work. They supply the items needed to... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2018
Welcome to the murky waters of employee vs. independent contractor.
Part of the problem is that you have several agencies - both federal and state - with overlapping jurisdiction.
In Oklahoma, you have the IRS, the OTC and the OESC just to name a few.
Not only that, but a... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
Sometimes, but they are generally frowned upon as a restraint of trade. Your agreement would need an attorney's analysis.
I have an ongoing workman's comp case which requires physical therapy under care of a Orthopedic Dr. My Employer said since I missed work (have medical forms stating I could not work) that I will not receive my bonus.
answered on Jan 3, 2018
Depends on the wording of the bonus offer. Seems like you want to contact a member of the Ok Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
She is 19 and received virtually no training on how to handle situations like that other than to squirt them with a water bottle. There were 3 employees watching 70 dogs. She wasn’t even allowed to leave to get medical treatment even though she was bitten quite badly. What legal actions can she... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2017
She may be entitled to Workers Compensation and/or claims against the dogs' owners. She should seek out an attorney who handles comp & personal injury claims.
Non-criminal/ nonpublic records such as a police report of a police transport to an emergency room for a mental health hold? I am needing help interpreting 5 U.S. Code § 9101 specifically.
answered on Jul 27, 2017
They do a pull of the NCIC, so if it is reflected there it will show up. I do believe there is a question on the SF-86 on mental health, so make sure you answer it fully and completely. It's the cover up that always gets people.
In January I slipped and fell on the job and severed my patellar tendon. The injury required surgical reattachment and for two days after surgery I was told not to move from my bed. I wasn't not sent home on any type of anticoagulants or with an exercise machine and I developed a DVT which led... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
I assume you have a comp attorney. Ask them. If you don't have one , contact a member of the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consults.
So, in January I fell while on the job which led to a major knee injury (completely severed my patellar tendon). The injury required surgery to reattach the tendon to my kneecap. After surgery I was specifically instructed to go home, elevate the leg, and do not get out of bed for 2 days. I... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
If you have a workers comp attorney contact them. If not, contact a member of the Ok Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical cases --they give free consultations.
insurance costs.It is not an insurance company so they have a pre-existing condition limitation.Pre-existing is defined as having symptons, signs or treatment within 1 year of joining.I joined in April 2016.I had a condition in Aug 2014 and last visit for it was Dec 2014.I had another incident in... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
Whether you have any legal recourse depends on the contents of your contract with the organization and with their own established past practices. You should take your paperwork to an attorney familiar with contract law and review it with him or her in detail.
answered on Apr 20, 2017
Legally, "harassment" isn't usually what people think it is. I would need much more information to determine if you have been the target of illegal harassment. However, you should not provide that information here on this public forum. You should consider discussing that with an... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
No. Under the Oklahoma payday law, checks must be issued within certain time frames. An employer is not permitted to withhold payroll from an employee except under special circumstances. None of the circumstances you mentioned are special circumstances that allow an employer to withhold payment... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
Generally, yes, an employer can require employees to be clean-shaven. For safety reasons, there are few alternatives. If it is merely part of the company "look" that employees be clean-shaven, and if your facial hair is part of a religious obligation, then you may try asking the... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2017
Usually, no. However, if the employee is out in the middle of nowhere when you fire him or her, you can't just leave the employee by the side of the road without opening yourself up to significant liability. Naturally, the case against you would be much stronger if something bad happened to... View More
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