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Hiring discrimination

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
absolutely.  No employer can use any protected classification as a factor in the hiring decision, to reject or offer you the job.  Simple example, an employer calls in Mr. Smith for an interview.  Sees that he's elderly and then decides to not offer him the job because of his age.  Somone gets a resume and tosses it in the garbage because you are a woman and they refuse to consider women for the role.  If the woman was equally if not better qualified and her resume is not considered based upon gender:  unlawful generally.  But of course all depends on the facts and proving this based upon suspicion is a shot in the dark without more evidence and facts as to support your belief.  ... Read More
absolutely.  No employer can use any protected classification as a factor in the hiring decision, to reject or offer you the job.  Simple... Read More

what really constitutes age discrimination when it comes to termination (workforce reduction)?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
Depends upon if unequal percentage are older workers unde disparate impact.  But law prohibits letting you go if age was the sole reason warn act may also apply.   Need More facts and consult a lawyer 
Depends upon if unequal percentage are older workers unde disparate impact.  But law prohibits letting you go if age was the sole reason warn... Read More

wrongful termination

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
If you want to go over facts you may contact me.
If you want to go over facts you may contact me.

Can I be fired for being diagnosed with cancer?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
Cancer may qualify as a disability which may protect you if cover d employer and depending upon the type of cancer 
Cancer may qualify as a disability which may protect you if cover d employer and depending upon the type of cancer 

What can I do after the fact that I have filed

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
 Your question is not clear but if you are saying that you filed an EEOC charge for discrimination and they have continued to harass discriminate and will retaliate against you this may be an additional violation of your civil rights. At this point you can file an additional charge for the retaliation but consult a lawyer immediately.    But you may also need to report the additional harassment or retaliation to human resources first... Read More
 Your question is not clear but if you are saying that you filed an EEOC charge for discrimination and they have continued to harass... Read More

I was hit by a drunk driver due to my injury I was terminated for not returning from medical leave. But as of right now I am still under doctor care

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
you may have a case if you were eligible for Family Medical Leave Act protection.  (you were employed over 1 year full time and company has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius).  Any employer under the FMLA is required to hold the position for 12 weeks only if your condition is serious and renders you unable to work.  More information is needed to see if you qualify.  ... Read More
you may have a case if you were eligible for Family Medical Leave Act protection.  (you were employed over 1 year full time and company has 50... Read More

I was terminated because my work couldn't accommodate my disability or even try in other areas. Do I have any legal grounds?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mitchell Lloyd Feldman   |   1 Answer
the ada requires the employer to enagage in an interactive process and attempt to accommodate and fmla protects your job while on leave and from retaliation. As long as released back to work but fired worth consulting lawyer.  Employer needs legitimate business reason such as safety not to accommodate ... Read More
the ada requires the employer to enagage in an interactive process and attempt to accommodate and fmla protects your job while on leave and from... Read More

Is this a case? Is this sytem discriminating?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Consult an Education Law attorney. It is probably too late to appeal the decision; however, an attorney may be able to help you with a new hearing.
Consult an Education Law attorney. It is probably too late to appeal the decision; however, an attorney may be able to help you with a new hearing.

can a nursing home based thier hiring on supervise smokebreak if you turn it down

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry to hear that. As long as the employer is not discriminating with their hiring procedures, it is allowable.  
Sorry to hear that. As long as the employer is not discriminating with their hiring procedures, it is allowable.  

During call to 911 Sheriffs office and Ambulance ignored for treatment and talk

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
They may have visually inspected your injuries. You should be able to request your records if you need information from their report.
They may have visually inspected your injuries. You should be able to request your records if you need information from their report.

Trying to find a lawyer to represent me in mediation at the EEOC in February

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you cannot find an attorney on Lawyers.com, the EEOC has a list of attorneys willing to assist you.
If you cannot find an attorney on Lawyers.com, the EEOC has a list of attorneys willing to assist you.

Do I have a case? My employer of 6yrs has been notorious for making offensive slurs and maintaining a hostile work environment.

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Call my office immediately 404-459-0000
Call my office immediately 404-459-0000

Pregnant

Answered 12 years and 2 months ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Its not right and you potentially have a claim, please email me at info@weinsteinwin.com or call 404-459-0000
Its not right and you potentially have a claim, please email me at info@weinsteinwin.com or call 404-459-0000

I just got hired at a new job. However on my first day, I was a asked by my supervisor if I was pregnant. I told him yes, but now I am scared they won

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. David Lawrence Selby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It would be legal to ask, however, if they do ultimately terminate you then the pregnancy knowledge may give rise to a legal claim.  Contact me to further discuss   David L Selby, Esq. The Selby Law Firm, LLC One North Parkway Square Suite 200 4200 Northside Parkway, NW Atlanta, GA 30327 Tel. (404) 365-5694 Fax: (404) 393-6537  david.selby@selbylawoffice.com www.selbylawoffice.com... Read More
It would be legal to ask, however, if they do ultimately terminate you then the pregnancy knowledge may give rise to a legal claim.  Contact me... Read More

I am not sure if this is a discrimination matter or not. I am wanting to see if it falls under any other category.

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David Lawrence Selby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Based on what you've said, I dont really see a claim here.  One your identity was protected,  two weight is not a protected class under federal / state law - so there can be no discrimination based on that.
Based on what you've said, I dont really see a claim here.  One your identity was protected,  two weight is not a protected class under... Read More

Can i sue a company if i was fired due to my race?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David Lawrence Selby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
please contact a labor and employment attorney to discuss this matter or go to the EEOC.
please contact a labor and employment attorney to discuss this matter or go to the EEOC.

I was fired last week because I couldn''t come in to work on my day off because I have church.....now I am out of a job and a lot of bills.

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. David Lawrence Selby (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
please contact an employment and labor law attorney such as myself to discuss whether you have a claim.
please contact an employment and labor law attorney such as myself to discuss whether you have a claim.
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