Most lawsuits involve incident that happened in the past. But there is a statute of limitations which may be a defense to a lawsuit if the events occurred too long ago.

It is unwise to ask such questions on a job application because it can generally be assumed that information requested on a job application will be part of the basis for making an employment decision, and discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and age is unlawful. It is not illegal per se, but... View More

There is a legal concept known as “constructive discharge.” For example, if you are a shift worker who is assigned work on a periodic basis by means of a schedule prepared by someone, an employer might just stop putting you on the schedule.

The answer to your question heavily depends on whether you are still capable of performing all your essential job functions.

Depending on the size of your employer, you may have FMLA options.

Your submission raises a complex question as to whether your claim under the ADA is preempted by the RLA or by the terms of your union’s collective bargaining agreement with your employer.

See https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Protecting+railroad+workers+with+the+ADA.-a016995247... View More

No, you cannot be fired for being sick and in the hospital.

You can, however, be fired for not reporting to work on time as required by your employer.

Yes, a company can determine if it wants to have an anti-nepotism policy and the parameters of such a policy.

Under the Texas PayDay law, wages must be delivered to the employee at their regular place of work during working hours, mailed by registered mail or by direct deposit to be received by the employee not later than payday, by any reasonable means, or to any person authorized in writing by the... View More

MTV moved in 2009. According to news reports in 2009:

Landlord SL Green has put the space on the market, saying it could go retail or to another broadcast, but Viacom didn't renew the studio's lease. He told the paper, "We're taking it back from MTV at end of year.... View More

Probably not.

It isn’t unlawful employment discrimination. Unless you have a contract that limits the reasons your employer may terminate you which doesn’t encompass falling asleep during your workday, you don’t have any legal recourse under the facts presented.

If you have an employment agreement that expressly limits the grounds on which your employer may terminate your employment, you can possibly sue for breach of contract if your employer terminated you for reasons not encompassed within your employment agreement.

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If your SSN card and SSA database only show the truncated version of your first name, it could potentially cause a name mismatch issue during the e-verification process with your employer. This could potentially delay your employment or cause other complications, especially if your employer... View More

Under Texas Executive Order GA-40, the only penalty for an employer requiring an employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is a fine of $1,000 under Texas Govt' Code Section 418.173. It does not create a private cause of action that you can sue under. Moreover, you have not suffered any... View More

Under workers compensation laws, a worker who is injured on-the-job is not required to establish that his employer or a co-worker was negligent in order to receive compensation for medical expenses and lost income. In exchange, the employer is not subject to a personal injury lawsuit by the... View More

No it is not illegal. There is no law that requires a company to provide employees with a phone. If you do not have an agreement with your employer that requires it to provide you with a phone, the employer can require you to use your own phone.

You do not mention any facts that suggest unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, age, disability, or pregnancy.

It depends on the nature of the claim. An employment discrimination claim under Title I of the ADA must be filed within 90 days of the date you receive your right to sue letter from the EEOC.

A Title II or Title III claim must de filed within two years of the act complained of.... View More

Without knowing what you were arrested for, it is not possible to form an opinion as to whether this incident meets that particular provision.

As a licensed professional, you should have a written employment agreement that clearly delineates the circumstances under which your employer may... View More

If you earn less than $684 per week, you are likely entitled to overtime under the FLSA.

It is definitely discrimination but that does not necessarily mean it is unlawful discrimination.

Employment discrimination is unlawful if it is based on your being a member of a protected class, for example race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, disability, or age.