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I need help in filing a suit on Hotel where the customer service desk clerk treated me badly

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You would need to seek an attorney who practices in the state of Minnesota because that is where the incident happened.
You would need to seek an attorney who practices in the state of Minnesota because that is where the incident happened.

Can my employer retaliate against me for expressing concerns to the HR department that my new supervisor may retaliate against me for what she heard?

Answered 7 years ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
If you are allergic to cigarette smoke or even the smell of smoke on smokers, you should make a written request with HR for a reasonable accommodation asking that you not be placed close to a smoker in the work place. If you are retaliated against, you will have a written request already on file. This will help protect you from adverse employment actions.... Read More
If you are allergic to cigarette smoke or even the smell of smoke on smokers, you should make a written request with HR for a reasonable... Read More

My daughter was assaulted in school. Their are recordings of her being attacked by the same girl that attacked her before. I tried to file assault cha

Answered 7 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Your daughter may be able to sue the school and the girls parents. More facts would be needed to know. Discuss in private with counsel.   Stephen office in Houston and Orlando.
Your daughter may be able to sue the school and the girls parents. More facts would be needed to know. Discuss in private with... Read More

My employer has less than 15 employees, they do not hire males even though they apply for positions. Is this illegal for a company of this size?

Answered 7 years and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
If the company has a total of 15 employees including other locations then the threshold is met. The employee count is not limited to one company site. If a male employee was qualified and turned down there may be a viable case. 
If the company has a total of 15 employees including other locations then the threshold is met. The employee count is not limited to one company... Read More

I’m a female financial Advisor working for a local Financial institution Austin, clear acts of discrimination are shown. Who can I reach out to.

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
were u sexually harassed?
were u sexually harassed?

I was discriminated against by a large Texas grocery store chain when mgmt assistance was requested by me after being assaulted by another customer

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
As a white person, you are not a part of a protected class so you probably don't have a discrimination claim as defined by the federal Civil Rights laws. Also, the store would not be the entity to address that type of claim. However, you have more common claims like assault, both criminal and civil. Did you report the assault to the police? If so, you can press your assault and battery claims in the criminal court. You may also press your claims in a civil suit against the woman as well as the store. ... Read More
As a white person, you are not a part of a protected class so you probably don't have a discrimination claim as defined by the federal Civil Rights... Read More

Position eliminated

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
this sounds like a viable case   Steve   Licensed in Tx amd Fl
this sounds like a viable case   Steve   Licensed in Tx amd Fl

Can an employer make you resign because of a disability that they were aware of and it was documented in my file and I asked to be accomdated and

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You may have a Title VII claim of discrimination based on disability. The claim should be filed with the Texas Workforce Commission or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
You may have a Title VII claim of discrimination based on disability. The claim should be filed with the Texas Workforce Commission or the Equal... Read More

Is kicking someone out of a business because they have a Service Dog discrimination?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You could file a more local complaint. You could also file a lawsuit against the company; however, there are some exceptions to the law (concerning service dogs and discrimination against those with disabilities) that may prevent you from winning the suit.
You could file a more local complaint. You could also file a lawsuit against the company; however, there are some exceptions to the law (concerning... Read More

requirement to file discrimination

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You may make a claim of age discrimination with the Texas Workforce Commission. Their process will determine whether you have an enforceable claim.
You may make a claim of age discrimination with the Texas Workforce Commission. Their process will determine whether you have an enforceable claim.

What can I do

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You could file a claim of discrimination with TWC/EEOC as well as Texas Payday Law claim for the wages you weren't paid. The forms to file both claims can be found at the TWC website: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/
You could file a claim of discrimination with TWC/EEOC as well as Texas Payday Law claim for the wages you weren't paid. The forms to file both... Read More

I have been suspended without pay

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by attorney Renea Overstreet   |   1 Answer
You should file a discrimination claim with the Texas Workforce Commission as soon as possible. What county are you in?
You should file a discrimination claim with the Texas Workforce Commission as soon as possible. What county are you in?

Can I represent my husband in an human resources complaints

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Joseph Francisco Botelho (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It all depends on where the complaint is being brought. If it's being brought in a company, then you may have to follow the company's bylaws or certain union rules. Certain government agencies such as HUD, allow non-attorneys to to represent complaintants. If it's in a court of law, you absolutely must be an attorney to represent someone.   I have responded to your inquiry according to the laws of Massachusetts, where my firm is located. Laws can vary significantly from state to state and cases tend to be rather fact-specific, so you are best served by consulting with a knowledgeable attorney in weighing your options. Email messages/Online Correspondence are akin to conversations and do not reflect the level of analysis applied to formal legal opinions. Email/Online responses do not form an attorney-client relationship.   Joseph F. Botelho, Esq.BOTELHO LAW GROUPAttorneys At Law901 Eastern Ave. Unit 2Fall River, MA 02723 Office:  888-269-0688FAX:    877-475-8147 http://discriminationandevictionlawyers.com/   #Employer, #Employee, #Fired, #Landlord, #tenant, #eviction, #lease, #bedbugs, #mold, #discrimination, #rental, #agreement, #summary, #process, #civil, #rights... Read More
It all depends on where the complaint is being brought. If it's being brought in a company, then you may have to follow the company's bylaws or... Read More
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