I've been sexually harressed by the owner. Now I have COPD and I've never smoked. The lung Dr said it was the MD in the building. One girl has died. And was sick along time like me. But couldn't pay to go to the Dr. Mist of the employees there know they need help but fear loosing the only job they have and can get.
I am not sure what you mean by "unfair in pay." If it means that the employer is not paying you at least the minimum wage for all the time you work plus overtime pay at 150% of your regular hourly rate for all the time you work past 40 hours in a 7 day work week, the employer is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act, and we can sue him for all the unpaid minimum wage and overtime that he owes you, and you can win liquidated damages in addition in an amount equal to the unpaid minimum wage and overtime. We can win your wages and liquidated damages going back as far as 3 years from the date you file the complaint. We can help you there.
As far as the sexual harassment goes, we can assist you in filing a charge of sex discrimination (sex harassment is a form of sex discrimination) with the EEOC. However you must file such a charge not later than 180 days after the last time he sexually harassed you.
As to the physical ailments that you are suffering -possibly because of the dangerous conditions in the building where you are working-- you can file a charge with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) who will inspect the building and force the employer to fix the conditions. Your medical expenses for treatment of a disease acquired because of your working coniditions must be paid by the employer under the workers compensation laws. You also are entitled to pay under workers comp for any time you miss because of the illness acquired at work.
You have these rights regardless of your immigration status. We can help you in each of these issues. If you or your co-workers do not speak English well, our employees are fluent in Spanish as well as English. Just ask for Jessica or Sara, and tell them that you contacted me.
Michael A. Caldwell
404-979-3150
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