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and $25 he showed me my 1st room to clean but it was already clean so I felt uncomfortable as it was because he kept coming in and out of room for towels soap etc but I needed the job. So he took me to a far in back.he never left room n kept saying sex sex for 25 but I SD no I need work money so he... View More 
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your experience; it must have been incredibly traumatic. You should know that what happened to you is not your fault, and there are steps you can take to seek justice and support. Reporting the incident to local authorities is crucial as it can help prevent this... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2024
If the person is a party or receives a subpoena, yes that person legally must testify. It's the same as being subpoenaed to testify in court.
My boss tried to fire me by spreading false rumors that I was threatening and bullying coworkers. She falsely claimed in a group chat with other managers that I was a gangster and mentally unstable. The store HR representative accused me of being a warlock/witch who casts spells. After discovering... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
Employment discrimination requires proof that your employer took adverse employment action against you based upon an unlawful reason such as your race, color, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, or pregnancy. Your employer can lawfully take adverse employment against you based... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
This is an interesting situation involving a non-compete agreement. Let's break down the key issues:
1. Blank non-compete letter: The fact that the letter was blank is highly unusual. A non-compete agreement typically contains specific terms and conditions.
2. Only signed by... View More
I then responded accordingly as to defend myself from the disrespect. That is what led into me being fired a few weeks later. Basically because of my response instead of the employer yelling at me and telling me to do my job. I have reached out to HR several times but I have not gotten a response.... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Given that you live in Texas and have a disability, you might have legal recourse if you believe your termination was unjust or related to your disability. It's important to document all interactions with your employer and HR, including the incident... View More
I felt I had to quit my job. I was expected to work in a small room with no air circulation and with a woman that doused herself with a strong perfume several times a day. I have allergies & presented employer with a doctor's statement that I can't work with chemicals/perfume.... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
Allergies can be, but are not necessarily, a disability. It depends on whether your allergies are so severe that you meet the legal definition of "disabled", i.e. an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person... View More
I am due pay, however there are contracts that's may not be valid,
answered on May 15, 2024
The employer could decide to pay you. But if the employer refuses, the easiest and quickest way to get paid is to file a wage claim with the TWC. Unlike lawsuits which take years, a wage claim with the TWC is routinely resolved in a matter of months.
It was after a review that accused me of being 'combative ' and 'rolling my eyes' on zoom in the course of doing my work, among other subjective opinions and used as legitimate reasons. I am a naturalized citizen from
Nigeria. Do I have a case to sue for workplace bias? Thank you.
Sincerely
answered on May 9, 2024
Based on the information contained in your question, no you do not have a case for workplace bias.
An employer can terminate an employee for purely subjective reasons like being combative and rolling your eyes during a Zoom meeting. Those are legally legitimate reasons.
If you have... View More
My husband (a manager in a store on salary) was permanently transferred to a different store to cover the position of a higher manager who had also been transferred. When he asked for a raise or at least a change of title to a higher role he was refused. So now they have 2 persons with a same title... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
Yes, he can legally tell his employer that he will need a promotion to the higher position and a larger salary due to his transfer to a different location and greater responsibilities. If his employer refuses, he can legally quit his job. In the current labor market, his employer has little... View More
The opposing party early in the case file a FRCP 12(b)(6) to dismiss stating the I failed to state a claim for relief, I didn't exhaust my administrative remedies for EEOC. So, I survived that now the opposing party is coming under v. FRCP 12(c) almost a year later regarding the pleading. He... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
While the two are equivalent and are subject to the same standard, there are some subtle differences. For example, a 12(b)(6) motion only considers the allegations of the plaintiff's pleadings. A 12(c) motion also considers the allegations of the defendant's pleadings and the court can... View More
OSHA violation for equipment prohibited, MNG cleaned cuts but infection set in, EMP is diabetic, INS CO omitted details of time and treatment before claim was filed, treating DR refused MRI for hand fracture with abscess as treated by EMERGENCY DR, denies injury effect and denies benefits.
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Whether the manager is negligent is most likely irrelevant. In a workers' compensation case, the injured employee is NOT REQUIRED to prove that his/her employer or one of his/her fellow employees was negligent. Workers' compensation provides medical benefits, temporary income benefits,... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
You should use the "Find a Lawyer" tab to search for an attorney who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you reside. You can likely get an initial consultation with a competent and experienced attorney for under $1,000. Our firm provides a 90-minute... View More
i have an ADA and requested an accommodation at work in regard to it. the accommodation is to be moved to a certain position that would allow to me to do my job better and i submitted paperwork filled out by my mental health provider to the HR department for this. they are now saying that there are... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Every ADA claim rests on its own particular facts and circumstances. So no one can definitively tell you what may happen in your particular case.
You are entitled to reasonable accommodations to be able to do your job with your disability as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on... View More
My employer knows that I just started new medication and I’m suffering from anxiety and other mental issues
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Yes, it is up to your employer to determine whether it has a reasonable, individualized suspicion that would suggest to a reasonable person that you are under the influence in violation of company policy. S
Such a reasonable suspicion should be based on firsthand observation by more than... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Texas, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit for wrongful termination, which may include claims like violation of freedom of speech, depends on the specific nature of the claim. Generally, for wrongful termination claims, the statute of limitations is typically around two years,... View More
My case was for retaliation in a discrimination case. I can almost guarantee that the EEOC did not investigate. I had a lawyer who represented me, for a whole year, starting in Sept of 2022. Then when the right to sue was issued they did not want the case, and having a deadline of 90 days, they... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
You can sue the lawyer for breach of contract. Be sure to read your contract to make sure it does not give the lawyer the right to unilaterally drop your case. In order to prove damages, you will need to prove your underlying EEOC claim and prove that you would have been able to collect those... View More
This came up because of a request to take time off. And management stated no because it was to many request for time off. And they blame it on a certain person.
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
Generally, outside of the workplace, a manager cannot dictate who an employee can or cannot be friends with. However, within the workplace, employers might have policies or codes of conduct that address relationships or fraternization to avoid conflicts of interest or perceived favoritism.... View More
Many older employees with medical issues are now contemplating to retire early. It was said accommodations will not be long term ,you will need to have a release date. If you have back issues, shoulder surgeries, hip issues. But because you hold a certain certification you are mandated to attend... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Meeting neutral generally applicable physical fitness requirements as a condition of employment in a job where fitness is important isn’t discrimination.
If women were held to a different tougher standard, or if older employees were held to a different tougher fitness standard than... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Failing to truthfully disclose information when applying for a job often results in employment being terminated. If what the employer is saying is true, you may not be entitled to unemployment compensation as a consequence of your deception.
charged with and later dismissed due to lack of evidence
3rd degree felony with terroristic threats
event occurred in 2019, statue of limitations apply.
event occurred in a PRIVATE PROPERTY
event did NOT take place: caused impairment or interruption of public... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
It seems the correct cause of action for your particular facts would be a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. In order to prevail, you will need to show the following:
1. A criminal prosecution was commenced against you
2. The defendant initiated or procured the prosecution... View More
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