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My motion deadline has ended, but the defendant still has a week to respond to the motion, before the judge makes her ruling.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of... View More 
i had to climb a fence to excape , he also took a collectors coin i found pretended to help me look it up and instead of returning it he fired me and claimed it was the property of the estate grounds
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of this. You will want to speak to a local employment attorney that handles employee cases regarding possible claims of invasion of privacy as well as possible emotional distress. If the intimidation has caused you anxiety, for example, there could be claims under the... View More
I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A: Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
The company I work for considers everybody part time but I easily work 40 to 50 hours a week. It’s a commission based per building and my portfolio used to be 200 buildings a month but now it’s 140 buildings a month since Covid hit. I constantly ask for vacation pay and they only gave it to me... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
Interesting situation, you could be covered by PA law or NY law or both. You would want to research which is more favorable. Check not only the wage laws/employee laws that provide that you are entitled to recover wages AND EXPENSES expended for the benefit of your employer, and you are entitled to... View More
The nonprofit is a stakeholder in an after school program I work for that gained grants through the Department of Human Services to operate in a school district. The grant proposal specifies my pay, and the director/owner is trying to claim 20% of my hourly pay, claiming that she has not been... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
I do not believe that the mentioning of your wage jn the grant app gives you any vested rights. Unless you have a written contract for a specific term, you are an at-will employee. As such, an employer can change the terms of employment at any time.
You should be looking for other... View More
I was out on fmla as inpatient at a facilty. The facility said they will contact my job, they did not. I got fired for abandonment. Showed them all proof needed where I was and they did not care. They upheld there decision. I got lawyer and filed suit. I filed unemployment and now there saying they... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation. First, consider getting a second opinion from another lawyer who has experience with FMLA and employment law. They can provide you with advice tailored to your case and help ensure that your rights are protected.
Document everything... View More
Seems unfair to me that I've had an issue come up with my health with a know issue, I'm a 70% disabled vet and going to a few VA appointments that I've told my boss was informed about in as much of advance that I knew minus the er trips
answered on Jun 20, 2024
No, your employer cannot legally fire you, a disabled veteran, solely for having too many VA appointments or trips to the ER, especially if you have provided as much advance notice as possible. You are protected under several federal laws:
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment... View More
I've been employed at my current job for almost 2 years. Over the course of time, my department has been ran by 2 people. As of March2024, I was the sole person left in my department. My job also provided me a merit increase, but it wasn't the full increase that they guaranteed me. It... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You may have claims under federal and state law. The Equal Pay Act, a federal law, prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex. An employee must show: (1) the employer pays different wages to employees of a different sex at the same establishment and (2) the employees perform substantially... View More
I was recently fired from my job after working for 1 year and 6 months. I am on Steem opt with a valid EAD card. I would like to know if I can apply for unemployment in PA.
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answered on May 29, 2024
As an international student on STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training) with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), your eligibility for unemployment benefits can be complex. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Unemployment benefits are typically available to workers who lose... View More
Middle Management is asking financial representatives to go door to door to local businesses without prior permission from the owners of these businesses to solicit financial services to their employees while the employees are working at their jobs. I guess Management's thinking is our perfect... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about the legality and ethics of soliciting employees at local businesses without prior permission. Generally, the practice of going door-to-door to businesses to offer services directly to employees during work hours raises several legal and... View More
I live in pa and was fired for sexual harassment. I was never charged with a crime but I need to get child abuse clearances will my firing show ony check
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
In Pennsylvania, child abuse clearances are designed to reveal any history of child abuse allegations or convictions. These clearances focus specifically on your interactions with children and whether you have a history that could potentially put children at risk. They typically do not include... View More
They told me that I’m not allowed to come in since I vomited within the 24 hour thing are they allowed to punish me for not coming in after they told me to not come in because they told me I would still get a write up for it after I asked if I could come in or not
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
It seems unfair for your workplace to punish you for following their policy by not coming in after you vomited within the 24-hour period. If they explicitly instructed you not to come in due to the policy, it would be unreasonable to issue a write-up for complying with their directive. It's... View More
They also texted victim multiple times saying hey do you work today and I think your cute. But they didn’t respond back and then he was making sure she was okay and gave her a church hug. Then she texted him the same day asking if he worked tomorrow. Then she said that he sexually harassed her
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If someone falsely accuses you of sexual harassment and as a result, you lose your job, it's a serious matter that can have significant consequences. False accusations can damage your reputation, career prospects, and emotional well-being. In such a situation, it's crucial to gather any... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Pennsylvania, employers are generally required to notify employees of any changes to their pay rate before the changes take effect. This includes any reductions in pay. A drastic change in pay rate without any notice may violate state labor laws, specifically regarding wage payment and... View More
They received money for a class. Do they have to declare something is confidential to be covered? Can my employer ask me to share what I learned with management and staff?
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Pennsylvania, when you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for a class paid for by your employer, the terms of the NDA dictate what information is considered confidential and what can be disclosed. Typically, NDAs require specific mention of what constitutes confidential information, which... View More
Don't know where to start. Overwhelmed with information I documented in 6+ months building my case. Need help sorting it all out.
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
If you were an independent contractor as an Uber driver and believe you have evidence of fraud or wage theft, you should consider consulting with an employment or labor law attorney who specializes in wage and hour disputes. Here are the steps to help you find the right attorney:
Research:... View More
Me saying the F* word". I most recently have been wrongfully terminated for following my chain of command and not doing a job without the proper PPE. Lastly if I have been asking for a raise for my year and it's stated we get a yearly raise in our policy but 4 months later a coworker gets... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Pennsylvania, you may have legal recourse if you believe you have been wrongfully terminated or subjected to employment discrimination. Threats or retaliation from a general manager could constitute a hostile work environment or retaliation, both of which are prohibited under employment laws.... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In employment law, the determination of whether an individual is considered terminated depends on various factors, including the terms outlined in the employment contract. If you were dismissed prior to the specified end date in your contract but received your full contract salary, the situation... View More
They refuse to pay me the one week that they say they would. I wasn’t on vacation I was as well as everyone else laid off for two weeks. But HR left a voice mail stating they were paying everyone one week. So I thought I’d at least get paid one of my two weeks when I actually took my scheduled... View More
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
In your situation, if HR verbally committed to paying employees for one week due to the work stoppage caused by the fire, and you have a voicemail confirming this, you may have grounds to request that payment. Verbal agreements, especially when supported by evidence like a voicemail, can be... View More
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