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can I sue

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Yes, if you can show that you were discriminated against due to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or age with respect to an adverse action like termination.
Yes, if you can show that you were discriminated against due to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or age with respect to an... Read More

Do I have a case in which my freedom of speech has been violated?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney John M. Rogers   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
The Constitution and your rights under its various amendments protects you against Government action.  It gives you no rights with respect to a private employer unless Congress or the State of Texas pass specific laws giving you such rights. There is no general right of free speech in a private workplace.  Moreover, in Texas, an employer can terminate or discipline and employee for any reason or no reason (but not a reason prohibited by statute or contract), even if it is not spelled out in a policy manual. The description of your issue does not reveal that the employer did anything illegal.  ... Read More
The Constitution and your rights under its various amendments protects you against Government action.  It gives you no rights with respect to a... Read More

fired due to wrongful termination

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Not on these facts.  The employer is not required to tell you about accusations against you.
Not on these facts.  The employer is not required to tell you about accusations against you.

short term disability termination

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
You may want to contact an attorney and send your employer a letter requesting that they engage in the interactive process and provide you with the reasonable accommodation of 2-4 additional weeks beyond the expiration of your short term disability. In the letter, I would reiterate that you have been told you would be terminated if you were unable to return to work without restrictions following the expiration of your short term disability. It is important that your physician put the 2-4 week timetable in writing to your employer and not leave it up in the air as an indefinite leave.   Ohio Disability Discrimination Attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com ... Read More
You may want to contact an attorney and send your employer a letter requesting that they engage in the interactive process and provide you with the... Read More

What rights do I have as an employee in NC,

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.
North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.

How can I take a law sue agains my work?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
we are seeing many employment cases where the employer uses a 'pretext' for the termination. the employer wants to terminate the employee but has no reason. the employee commits a 'venial sin' which the employer uses for termination. these are difficult cases to win. ed dimon, esq. 
we are seeing many employment cases where the employer uses a 'pretext' for the termination. the employer wants to terminate the employee but has no... Read More

Do I have a case?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Was your employment terminated?   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com
Was your employment terminated?   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com

Released/Contract Not Renewed for First Year Medical Residency in New Jersey - Said I have a Disability

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
I have a son and a daughter-in-law who are doctors and went through this process. I am positive that I can help with the problem. I would determine what caused the problem and determinIda remedy. Please call me. Ed Dimon. Esq. 732-797-1600
I have a son and a daughter-in-law who are doctors and went through this process. I am positive that I can help with the problem. I would determine... Read More

Can I sue Xerox if they "RIF'd" me after I had to leave for military service

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
If you can show that your job was eliminated due to your military leave, then you may have a viable legal claim.
If you can show that your job was eliminated due to your military leave, then you may have a viable legal claim.

is being bullied at work and talk down to because of my smaller size ilegal

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Unforunately, there is no employment law violation based on these facts.
Unforunately, there is no employment law violation based on these facts.

Can I file a lawsuit against at will employer in indiana for firing me for just being arrested for battery

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Christopher Edward Clark (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Indiana is an "at-will" employment state.   Simply stated, your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as it is not on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age (over 40), sex or other retaliatory reason.  Your arrest for battery, even though there has been no determination of guilt, would be a legitimate reason for termination.... Read More
Indiana is an "at-will" employment state.   Simply stated, your employer can fire you for any reason, as long as it is not on the basis of race,... Read More

I was terminated from my job for racial comments. I did not do this.What can I do?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Unfortunately, probably nothing.  A non-government employer is not required to provide you with due process.  What happened to you is a common, and not unlawful, occurrence for men who are accused of workplace sexual harassment.
Unfortunately, probably nothing.  A non-government employer is not required to provide you with due process.  What happened to you is a... Read More

I was hurt at work and they will not allow me to return. They will terminate my employment.

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
You should contact an employment attorney immediately. Your employer cannot retaliate because you filed a workers' compensation claim. In addition, you may have claims under the ADA or FMLA. Please feel free to contact my office to discuss the circumstances of your employment and injury.   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
You should contact an employment attorney immediately. Your employer cannot retaliate because you filed a workers' compensation claim. In addition,... Read More

termination

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
You can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all unless the reason for your termination is an unlawful reason. If a customer complained (even if the complaint were untrue), an employee could be lawfully terminated.   Ohio Employment Attorney: www.mcoffmanlegal.com
You can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all unless the reason for your termination is an unlawful reason. If a customer complained (even... Read More

Wrongful Termination

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
In Ohio, you may be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. Unless the reason you were treated differently was an unlawful reason, you do not likely have a legal claim against chipotle. If you think you were terminated for an unlawful reason you should consult with an employment attorney. You should, however, receive unemployment benefits because the analysis is only whether you were terminated for just cause which it does not seem like there was just cause in your case. I wish you the best of luck. Ohio Employment Attorney: www.mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
In Ohio, you may be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. Unless the reason you were treated differently was an unlawful reason, you do not... Read More

I would like to know if the case I want to pursue has merit

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Unless there was an unlawful reason for your termination that you can prove and you can prove that you met job requirements, then you likely do not have a legal claim. Feel free to contact an employment attorney to discuss further though.   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
Unless there was an unlawful reason for your termination that you can prove and you can prove that you met job requirements, then you likely do not... Read More

i was let go of my trucking possession for refusing to drive with an eye problem causing me not to be able to see at times fully !

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
If you are not able to drive or not able to pass a physical, then it is probably lawful.
If you are not able to drive or not able to pass a physical, then it is probably lawful.

Do I have a case? If so is it criminal/civil or both?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
You may have a claim for criminal assault or battery against her, but I see no claim against the employer. 
You may have a claim for criminal assault or battery against her, but I see no claim against the employer. 

Can an employer force my to resign and if I don't they can terminate me?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
No, if you did not or will not resign, then they will have to fire you.  However, North Carolina is an employment-at-will state so you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all.
No, if you did not or will not resign, then they will have to fire you.  However, North Carolina is an employment-at-will state so you can be... Read More

Class Action Certification

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
You should contact an employment attorney. Class actions may result in a higher settlement for the class, but it would be split up. Furthermore, not just any type of civil litigation can become a class action unless the proper requisites are met.   Ohio Employment Attorney mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
You should contact an employment attorney. Class actions may result in a higher settlement for the class, but it would be split up. Furthermore, not... Read More

In Hunterdon County in the state of New Jersey. Is there a minimum theft amount needed to be reached before termination for theft is legally allow?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
the employer can terminate the employee who 'forgot to pay'. the dollar amount is of no consequence. ed dimon, esq.
the employer can terminate the employee who 'forgot to pay'. the dollar amount is of no consequence. ed dimon, esq.

IIs it legal to be fired for refusing to shake someone's hand?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Yes.  North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason; good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.
Yes.  North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason; good reason, bad reason or no reason at all.

have a drug addiction and was terminated after asking for help

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
the employer has the discretion to offer help for addiction or not offer help for addiction. if the employer offers help with addiction, they control the terms and conditions for the help.  ed dimon, esq.
the employer has the discretion to offer help for addiction or not offer help for addiction. if the employer offers help with addiction, they control... Read More

Do I have a case against my employer

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
the key is your doctor's written opinion that you can return to 'full duty' at work. the company has no obligation to put you back to work unless it is 'full duty'. ed dimon, esq.
the key is your doctor's written opinion that you can return to 'full duty' at work. the company has no obligation to put you back to work unless it... Read More

can a person be terminated while on FMLA

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Wrongful Termination
Not during the 12 week period. You may want to contact an attorney immediately to discuss your termination.
Not during the 12 week period. You may want to contact an attorney immediately to discuss your termination.
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