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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
I am facing employer discrimination and harassment, and I have been assaulted at my workplace. I reported the incident to HR, and I want to know if I have a case against my employer. What steps should I take next?
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You should start by writing down every detail you remember—dates, times, locations, what was said and done, and any witnesses. Gather any relevant emails, texts, photos of injuries, or medical records, and keep them in a safe place.
Follow your company’s grievance procedure in... View More
I am 22 years old and was laid off due to my company's truck insurance policy not covering employees who are 23 or younger. I had been employed for 1 year and 11 months, and I received only a verbal explanation for the layoff, with supporting documentation from unemployment. There were no... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
In order to pursue a claim for age discrimination, the plaintiff must be 40 years of age or older.
I feel like I'm being discriminated against at my workplace. Over the past 3 months, I've been passed over for a promotion, my schedule has changed, and I'm not being trained in my position. No reason has been given for these actions, and I haven't yet spoken to HR. What should I do?
answered on Mar 14, 2025
Ask why they are taking these actions.
Remember that discrimination is only unlawful if it is done for certain specific reasons like your race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or pregnancy.
I was fired after a manager yelled at me and told me to "do my job!" I responded by saying, "you are not going to talk to me that way." The manager then texted higher-level management, and about two weeks later, I was fired for "disrespecting authority." I tried... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
Sure it could be considered "harassment" as that term is commonly understood. It's not illegal employment discrimination.
My friends mom was mad at me she called my work and made allegations about me cheating my drug screens so they sent me for an observed without a reason why except it was probable cause
answered on Feb 3, 2025
Yes. And being notified by someone that you were "cheating" your drug screens is ample reason for an employer to request an observed drug screen.
My former employer fired me at the beginning of this month, recently found a new job and was told former employer called in to talk negative on me as well as found out where I worked by driving to where I live to get current jobs number off of new work vehicle.
answered on Jan 31, 2025
If your new employer fired you because he believed what your old employer told him about you, you might have a valid claim for defamation.
My employer did not deposit my whole paycheck last Fri. I immediately told my manager and he said others had same issue. I messaged throughout the day and was told payroll was resubmitted at noon on Friday and it will deposit most likely next business day. It's now Thursday of the next week... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
You can file a wage & hour claim with the Texas Workforce Commission:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/wage-and-hour/texas-payday-law
Occurred Jan/Feb of this year. Wage claim filled with TWC. No reason was given. I had to contact a different work area to be reinstated. I believe not paying me for the month is a crime. It certainly hurt.
answered on Oct 10, 2024
In my professional opinion, it is not a crime but is good grounds for a wage & hour claim with the TWC.
Lots of other sketchy practices, kinda want to take down the buissness because of them ranging from gender based and other discriminations during hiring to making employees pay for stolen product.
employer asked me have doctor send over restrictions, employer asked me to modify restrictions to meet their requirements, which I did, and then said I still cant wear my brace that I have to wear.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your return to work. If you have a documented medical need to wear the brace and your doctor has provided restrictions, your employer is generally required to make reasonable accommodations for you under the... View More
Time period. 12 weeks. I’m full time and salaried.
My staff work 5 am to 10 pm daily. Open every day.
answered on Aug 19, 2024
Yes, you can ask. Texas law does no prohibit an employee from asking to be off Thursday and Sunday instead of Saturday and Sunday.
12,000 and the other plantif 20,000 and we was told the rest went to the class! But if they couldn't find all the class members the remaining go to us the plantif.which we never received any of that settlement
to this date! Was my Attorney suppose to do that! It still to this day... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
It is impossible to tell without knowing more information including the size of the class and the amount of your compensable damages
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Your question states a non sequitur. A statute of limitations sets the time within which a lawsuit must be filed. Obviously, a lawsuit cannot be won unless and until it is filed. If your discrimination lawsuit was barred by the statute of limitations, it would not have been won if the defendant... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2024
Careful and thorough research for attorneys who practice in that area of law in or near the county where you were employed.
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