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During an argument at work, a coworker, who is in the military reserves, threatened to beat me up and insulted my age by calling me old and senile. In response, I mentioned I wasn't afraid of him because he is in the stupid military. He filed a discrimination claim against me, alleging... View More 
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answered on Apr 9, 2025
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You may want to seek counsel within Florida if that is the jurisdiction you are working in. This is a matter of some concern to you obviously, as it should be. Unfortunately, you have to wait on the response from your employer but if you have not given notice of the co-worker's... View More
I moved out of state for a job advertised as an office manager position, but it was actually an accountant role for a small business and personal accountant for the owner. The job falsely advertised benefits like paid holidays and insurance, which were not provided. I have the original job listing... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
Sorry to hear of this. My suggestion is that you call an employment attorney in your locale and discuss possible claims falling under gender discrimination and harassment. You can also reach out to the EEOC online and file a complaint. It is urgent that you do so quickly as there are limitation... View More
I'm employed through an agency that contracts with a school district to hire substitutes and paraprofessionals. I recently posted a comment on a news article about a raise for the superintendent and assistant superintendent, which was publicly disclosed, but not the specific amount.... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2025
Public school teachers have First Amendment rights. The First Amendment doesn't give public school teachers unlimited rights, but may protect their speech when speaking as a private citizen on a matter of public concern. If your situation fits within that scope, and you were not hired as a... View More
I had to call out of work because I tested positive for COVID and had a fever of 101.5 degrees. I informed my employer two hours before my shift because I was experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath and light-headedness. I sent them a picture of my positive test as requested and used my PTO... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2025
I note counsel's points below. I would also be curious if your illness was more serious than a simple bout of COVID. For example, if you have underlying disabilities like COPD or Asthma that were aggravated or exacerbated by COVID, also did you need to seek Family Medical Leave if you were... View More
I had a 5 year old felony
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answered on Feb 6, 2025
Generally, if you work in Pennsylvania, employers are not permitted to discriminate against you in hiring due to a former criminal conviction as this may be a violation of the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). However, the caveat is that if a person has been convicted of stealing,... View More
I had been terminated and at that time was told my termination reason was “confidential”. I had applied for unemployment and was denied due to “willful misconduct”. There was a file attached from my boss that was not added to Paycom until 10.23.24, when I was terminated on 10.11.24 and... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2024
Sorry to hear about the loss of your job. The medical issue could potentially qualify you to make a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). You will want to speak with a local attorney who practices in Employment law and discuss this further as well as the confidentiality... View More
Signed by my doctor. They sent me home. On the second day I brought in a note and they allowed me to work the full day. The following day they denied the note stating that because it was a printed note provided by my employer's third party FMLA leave provider to my dr, that they could not... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2024
Very sorry you are dealing with this issue. Employers have a lot of latitude when they deal with employee FMLA issues. With that said, there could be some issues that fall under the Americans with Disabilities ("ADA") if you qualify. When an employer requests that you return to full duty... View More
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
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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
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
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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
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
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