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I have no idea what kind of work you do or industry you work in but it appears to be out of the norm. Planting marijuana in people's cars as a test???? Your average employer sure doesn't do that. I think you're on the verge of spending a lot of money for nothing. If you were at the gym...

That depends on a lot of particulars. Calling someone a fag, a polack, or terms of a similar nature is incredibly rude, ignorant, and offensive of course but it's not against the law. Occasional instances of calling someone an offensive or slang name does not constitute prohibited...

So what did top management say when you told them that was not your signature and that you were out of the office at the time the interview is alledged to have happened?

I'm curious if in a management position, in an at will work state, is there a limit to the number of hours you work straight at one time? A few States have a requirement that an employer provide "one day of rest in seven" but that's it. Being in management (or not) has nothing to do with the...

The manager being a world class jerk is not against the law. If individuals were singled out for less favorable treatment BECAUSE OF their gender, race, national origin, religion, etc. that is prohibited discrimination. Other than the sexual harassment incidents you mention (which didn't...

Thank you. Now I understand. If you worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months and your medical condition meets the criteria of a "serious health condition" as defined in the FMLA, you should requalify for up to 12 more weeks of intermittent FMLA. Generally speaking, no, you may...

The "FMLA people?" I find it bizarre that a company would outsource FMLA administration but I guess they can if they wish to. I'm sorry but you still haven't answered the critical question. Saying you have taken the "full amount" of your original FMLA doesn't tell me anything about how much...

I was fired today while awaiting a decision on a FMLA extension, and was told it was because my FMLA had been denied. When I called to find out why the FMLA claim was denied, I was told it wasn't and was still awaiting information from my doctor. Who did you speak to on each occasion...

Do I have any legal grounds for a lawsuit? The answer to that is VERY fact-specific. You really will have to consult with an attorney and show him/her all the e-mails and share the detail of all conversations you had. If so would a lawyer take this on a contingency basis? How an attorney...

Your principal and members of the school board are "parties in interest" in your employment. As such, they have a legitimate reason (and an obligation) to discuss the job performance of employees, including voicing their concerns about job performance and reason for termination. Nothing in...

I believe that it is discriminatory for an employer to tell you what to wear. No, it is not discriminatory. The courts have repeatedly upheld that an employer may adopt whatever dress code they feel appropriate for their business. The only exceptions would be in the area of accommodating...

well in general called him a "punk a** b***"....... While you may think a suspension was all that was warranted, I assure you that saying that to your supervisor or a member of management anywhere you might work will get you fired. Your former supervisor did not defame you when sharing his...

The fact that you happen to be female and the other employee happens to be male doesn't make this discrimination. Among the possibilities (off the top of my head) why your manager is requiring you to transfer that have nothing to do with gender are: 1. You were the person primarily at fault...

How does someone deal with someone like this who is a vengeful liar?? You do exactly what you have done - complain to your supervisor and let him/her handle it. This is entirely an internal management issue. No laws require bosses to be nice people or make it unlawful to be a jerk. If the...

Based on the information you have provided in your post, there is no legal recourse. Being "indirectly advised" that the position might lead to increased compensation is not a guarantee, nor is your employer legally obligated to pay you anything greater than minimum wage. They could pay the...

What do OSHA reg's have to do with a wage and hour complaint???

Is there any legal action I can take to stop her harassment which appears to be based on her retaliating against me for the memorandums I've sent her? It's quite likely your only option is to avail yourself of any internal complaint, grievance, or "open door" policy. There are no laws that...

BTW - It's fairly obvious to anyone that the reason I was fired was because I was standing up for the employees and myself, but couldn't they just make up other reasons why I was fired to cover that up? Sure, they can try and they probably will if you bring a legal claim. The problem...

You're referring to the "at will" employment relationship doctrine. Yes, you may quit a job any time you like. Conversely, an employer can terminate you for any reason EXCEPT FOR a specifically prohibited reason. For example, a 60 year old handicapped Hispanic female may be lawfylly terminated...

My take on the situation is that all would have been fine except for the fact that the owner happened to be looking for you and your boss happened to be on vacation that same day and therefore didn't get your message. So the owner was irritated that he couldn't get an answer on where you were...