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answered on Apr 2, 2018
You can say no, but your employer would have every right to fire you for insubordination. SC is an at-will employment state, so unless the decision to send employees home is motivated by race, age, disability, sex, or other protected reason, the employer can send people home early.
I have a Master's degree, my company said they would pay for me to go back to get an MBA. Now, they changed their mind and said that they will not offer me tuition assistance for anything because I already have a graduate degree.
answered on Mar 2, 2018
No, level of education is not a protected category. However, if the company promised to provide tuition assistance but then went back on its promise, then it may be a breach of contract claim that you have. Of course, details matter and a consult with an employment lawyer would be required.
The other was to verify correct bottle n did. Another care giver caught it n friend was fired but the girl that verified that it was the correct bottle did not. Friend thinks because other is black n she is white. Reverse discrimination. Because of place saying it was misconduct n not safety... View More 
answered on Jun 28, 2017
The specific facts matter. She should schedule a consult with a local employment lawyer to review her case. She can also contact the EEOC to file a charge of discrimination.
I am a black man and I was fired for something that other white employees do also. The supervisor didn't like me and wanted to put his buddy in my office. So, he found stuff to terminate me for,when we have been doing it that way for 8 years. Other managers have said they did the same... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2017
If you were treated differently from a white employee because of your race, you may have a claim for race discrimination. You have 300 days to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or else your claim is time-barred.
Company and union offer a hush agreement due to illegal firing . Does not give back full rights or job.
answered on Jun 28, 2017
If your termination was based on an illegally discriminatory reason, such as age, race, sex, or disability, you should contact the EEOC within 300 days of your termination to file a charge of discrimination. You can also contact a local employment lawyer for fact-intensive consult regarding your... View More
She tried to make it that I quit. She said I accept your notice. I said I'm not giving a notice. We said this 2 or 3 times and said she wasn't going to argue and get my things and leave.
answered on Jun 16, 2017
To fully answer your questions, discuss your options, and advise how to best protect your rights, more information is needed. You need to contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. Don't wait, because delay can make it more difficult to prove your claim or you could lose... View More
The Dr put me on work restrictions, since then i was wrote up twice and terminated yesterday May 28, 2017, while still on Dr's care. Is this enough for a case? I've never had a mri or xray only a steroid shot, ibuprofen, and physical therapy.
answered on May 29, 2017
You have a workers' compensation claim for your shoulder injury and it sounds like you are receiving authorized medical treatment. If you are still having problems after this long a time, an MRI might be in order and you might benefit from a referral to an orthopedic doctor. Because you have... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Contact a member of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers who handles employment issues.
answered on Sep 1, 2015
I hope you consulted with a lawyer within 300 days of the discrimination, otherwise the claim in time barred.
working in a hostile work environment being harassed by another Nurseof another race??
answered on Sep 1, 2015
If you have been discriminated against on the basis of your race, you should file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with 300 days of the discrimination.
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