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answered on Oct 28, 2018
Clearly a violation of many statutes not the least of which are Dept of Labor Wage & Hour and Work Condition Statutes.
Talk to an attorney who handles employment questions. If you need names give me a call.
answered on Oct 11, 2018
You haven't said why or what grounds. First get the appeal in before the deadline--you can always add to it.
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I was hired through an agency for light assembly. I was removed from the job I was hired to do and placed on a job that greatly exceeded my weight limits. I started to get lower back pain due to the heavier lifting. When I informed my employer, I was told there was no guarantee I could be placed... View More 
answered on Jul 24, 2018
You don't have a right to employment, and as you weren't an employee of the company that got you through the agency I don't see an ADEA claim. However you should fight for unemployment as it wasn't due to "willful misconduct."
and no one seemed to do the right steps it was still ongoing untill they found a way to fire me and now they r trying to get me with retail theft and its just messy the guy was stalking me talking to me touching me
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answered on Jul 1, 2018
It is important to review all facts pertaining to your situation with an experienced employment law attorney. Feel free to contact our office to Evan,hate your entire situation.
The county courthouse extended an offer tonme and I accepted. When I went to HR after the interview they gave me my benefit information then said No background check would be needed only a drug test. Then they called me and told me the retract the offer due to my background. I never consented to... View More
answered on May 4, 2018
I don't believe you would have a claim because anyone can run a background check on anyone else --they only need permission if its to get the medical records. But I suggest you contact a member of the Pennsylvania Assn for Justice who handles employment issues for a free consult.
I broke my foot while on vacation last October and needed surgery to repair this. At that point my FMLA started. Since then I have had complications and required 3 additional surgeries to repair my foot. My FMLA expired December 31st and I requested additional leave. I provided notes from my... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2018
It is possible that the additional leave that you requested and the request to work from home are reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. If so you may have viable causes of action against your employer. It is essential that you... View More
I was fired on 12/11/17 with the excuse of bad civility. I worked there 4 years and was never written up, suspended or disciplined for anything before and was never given a written termination letter. Also a week prior I filed a complaint against the supervisor and feel this was retaliation for... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2017
Given the brief facts that you outline, you could possibly have a claim for wrongful termination for pursuit of a workers' compensation claim; violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act, depending on the number of employees employed by your employer; and possibly retaliation, depending on... View More
Twice I called off because of pain and twice i left early cause of pain but this day i was fine
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answered on Dec 18, 2017
Your inquiry is not specific enough. If you have been approved for intermittent FMLA leave and called out for an FMLA intermittent leave approved reason then it is possible that there is a violation of the law.
I was cleared by the doctor to return to full duty, but employer said there is no work for me at this time. I was a driver on a established route, that someone was brought in to cover for me. Do they not have to give me my route back with same pay? I am employed through a logistics staffing... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2017
In general, PA is an employment at will state, and a work injury does not provide you with any additional job protection. There are other factors which may apply to you such as FMLA or a union contract. Since your situation is going to be very fact specific, I would suggest that you contact a... View More
There is an ordinance in the city of oil city which forbids any trick to be performed on a bicycle. This in essence would prevent any city resident from competing fairly in bicycle competitions. It would prohibit equal opportunity to practice and hone skills necessary to be competitive within the... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
If it prohibited tricks on private property, likely yes.Contact the Pa. Civil Liberties Union. On public property--I don't see it being invalid unless it is used to cover non-pedestrian areas such as open spaces used by jugglers, dancers, others.
A former employer, conducted my interview at a new company and refused to hire me, based on my previous employment with them at another company, which ended on bad terms 10 years ago; either I quit or be fired. I quit.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Of course they can--they know about you, and can use that knowledge.
i don't see why i have to leave my job... just because i got hurt at work or because my lawyer say so... i don't find that fear...
answered on Aug 27, 2017
Settlement is voluntary. If you don't want to settle your claim you don't have to settle. Similarly, if the employer/carrier is not interested in a settlement proposal, they do not have to take it. You don't have to settle your claim, but if you choose to do so, many... View More
im worried bc that was what i was told by my lawyer.... And i think that my employer should offer me job in w my retriccions given by my doc. i will like to my employer accommodate me in a job offer withing the retrictions i have for now... i wont like 2 lose my job o get fires just bc i got hurt... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Many workers' compensation insurance carriers and some employers do require that you resign as part of a settlement. The reason for this is that in Pennsylvania aggravation of a preexisting condition can be considered a new work injury, so the day after you settle your claim you could... View More
My daughter complained on Facebook about a person at work without naming them taking off all the time and having to constantly do their work where as anywhere else they would get fired I feel like because she didn't name the person it's wrong to be fired the boss says she harrassed her... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Doesn't sound like harassment if she didn't transmit it to the boss or identify them. Contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles employment.
My husband was hired through integrity staffing solutions (herein referred to as ISS) to work for Amazon in Easton PA. He was nearly terminated after an on the job injury, and then forced to leave early due to an asthma attack. He was told at the beginning of his employment that he could bring his... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2017
The facts that you detail could support a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relatins Act depending on how the situation plays out. Feel free to contact our office to provide further details for assessment.
What is the min of employees Pennsylvania allows in a paid fire dept.
answered on Dec 8, 2016
You have regulations on staffing of certain vehicles but there isn't a set number of employees you need. This is a question dealing with interpretation of regulations, not a legal question.
I was injuried in August and was out for three months, I wasn't injured on the job but was getting short term disability, I called them to let them know that I can return to work on December 19th but was told they hired someone else to fill my position. I was wondering if I was able to sue them
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answered on Dec 5, 2016
The answer to your question may be depend on the number of employees who work for your employer and the nature of your injury/disability. If you worked more than one year and there are more than 50 employees, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may provide protection. If not, depending on the... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
If you were out on comp, then they can let you go unless the union agreement forbids. Suggest you contact a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice who handles workers compensation cases--they give free consultations.
answered on Aug 15, 2016
No. Technically you can work overtime even if it's light and your doctor says it's OK. At theat point you may or may not have a a claim for lost wages (many places the light duty work is on a different pay level, doesn't get differentials, "bumps" etc.
Have a... View More
Consulting for a sole proprietor (softball program) and after being insulted, cursed at, humiliated in front of players, coaches, and peers at our latest showcase, I have been asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement as I expressed my dislike of the circumstance by one of the 3 owners. I have not... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2016
Given the perhaps idiosyncratic and vindictive personality you outline, using a template may not be enough. You may want to have all sign so it doesn't look like you are singling him out. Suggest you contact a commercial law attorney.
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