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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Rhode Island on
Q: Someone filed a false complaint against me at work, an investigation was started 15 weeks ago, I'm still employed.

Wanted to know if I can file a sexual harassment complaint against her without any repercussions from work or being arrested. This would be a true complaint. I work for federal government

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Dec 6, 2021

Meet with an attorney who specializes in this area to evaluate all of the detail in private. If you are a member of a collective bargaining unit, there may be other avenues to explore for resolution as well.

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Q: A Colleague and I worked together for a few years. During this time, I designed and worked with our Programmers

resulting in an increase of 40%. I recently found out that I’ve only been receiving a quarter of what my Colleague is getting for bi annual bonuses. I’ve been getting $7K at Christmas and my Colleague has been getting $30K. Is this considered an unfair practice on my Employer’s part?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jan 10, 2020

Take your contract to an attorney and review the particulars to ensure you are getting the benefit of the bargain.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI, Employment Discrimination, Copyright and Internet Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Webmaster of local news website declined to remove an article on my DUI charge. May I work with arresting officers?
Daniel P Leavitt
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answered on Oct 16, 2018

What do you mean when you ask if you may work with arresting officers?

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Rhode Island on
Q: Can a supervisor allow only 2 out of 3 employees the opportunity to work Overtime? all 3 are members of Laborers union
Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have sufficient information to answer this completely or with true accuracy. Under Federal and Rhode Island Law, a supervisor cannot discriminate against employees for certain reasons. Those reasons are race, gender, age, disability, perceived disability, ethnic background, religious... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Contracts and Employment Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How can a member of a Laborers union fight against being wrongfully terminated due to nepotism by the union steward??

Its a long story but I've been with this company many years, (almost 20 years) I am beyond devastated,

Bernard P. Healy
Bernard P. Healy
answered on Mar 3, 2018

I do not have sufficient information to answer this question fully or accurately. Let me give you my initial impressions. I assume you are a member of a Laborers Union which has assigned you for many years to a specific business. You have apparently performed your job well and you are being forced... View More

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Q: How can a Laborers Union member get the union to enforce their Collective Bargaining Agreement

Nepotism in Rhide Island

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Jun 11, 2017

Perhaps the Judge's cousin is achieving extraordinary results Talk to the steward and find out what's what.

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Q: Overtime at hospital is done by non rotating seniority list. Besides being unfair can someone sue the union?

This condition makes it unfair and inequitable to every and all members paying the same dues. The CBA only states by seniority. " it's always been this way" is the answer I recused as to why it isn't a fair rotating list. Is there any repercussions against the union or the body... View More

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Aug 21, 2016

Speak to your union rep and the attorney that is provided by your union. If necessary, take your agreement and meet privately with an employment lawyer.

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