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If I am I 60+, job with significant customers contact can I be denied hours because employers fears I could get corona at work,
Asked in Wilmington,  DE Mar. 24, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Job requires me to check members, clean cart they use.

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Can I sue employer after laying off and refusing severance agreement offer?
Asked in North Hollywood,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I had a lot of issues with my employer related to discrimination under race and also disability for years. I was forced to sign an arbitration agreement earlier this year and I knew they had plans to find a good excuse to lay me off which happened to be Coronavirus and economy getting hit. I receive...

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Will I be able to collect employee's pay due to the virus, as the other employees, because HR stopped my sick days pay on FMLA
Asked in Dallas,  GA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I am a school bus driver I went on FMLA due to surgery, when the doctor filled out the FMLA forms the date for my follow up was entered in the Anticipated Leave End Date, although the form stated that I was having foot surgery, my employer determined that I was to return to work 2 days after the ent...

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What to do if my boss threatens to cut hours because I am uncomfortable with changes to my normal job tasks due to my health?
Asked in Reisterstown,  MD Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

So today on 03/20/20 I met with my boss (the owner) regarding my upcoming schedule at a family owned grocery store.Due to the coronavirus, many departments have cut hours so employees (like me) are taking on separate tasks at times.My boss asked if I would support the managers with grocery shopping,...

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My fiancee was just demoted from her manager position because she was sick and had brought doctors notes every time ?
Asked in Lake Isabella,  CA Jan. 12, 2019 ,  3 Answers
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My fiancee has been getting terribly sick and has had go to the Er multiple times each time she has her doctors notes and the general manager had wrote her up for being sick shortened her hours and is trying to write her up for anything she can

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Do I have to file with the EEOC or State Agency for discrimination or can I go straight to court?

I was discriminated against at my job and terminated after I complained. I'm trying to find out if I HAVE to file with an agency or if I can go straight to suing them.

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Do I have a case if a foreman has discriminated because of my age, weight in front of coworkers and over a radio
Asked in Fontana,  CA Jan. 11, 2019 ,  4 Answers
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Foreman calls me old Mark because there are 2 Marks...tells coworkers that my belly has gotten bigger since I’ve worked there and bullies me on a radio which everyone can here throughout the hospital. Once I told the safety guy what was going on, they’re moving me to a different crew...

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Can employerbdeny u to park in handicap parking space?
Asked in Newport News,  VA Dec. 16, 2018 ,  2 Answers
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I work at a Salon suite on Virginia, can the owners deny you to park in the front row of the handicaps parking space, I have a sign. Said to me that's it for clients not members.

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What can I do ?
Asked in Sea Island,  GA Dec. 14, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I was hired for a job with a big company here in my town. Aced everything got my acceptance e-mail and all later that day they called back and said the doc said my sugar was high and they were taking the offer back and I couldn't apply again.

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Sleep apnea accommodation at work?
Asked in Washington,  DC Dec. 08, 2018 ,  2 Answers
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Does my employer have to provide a portable CPAP machine at its expense as a reasonable accommodation if I travel due to my job? My health insurance will cover at home treatment but not travel treatment because it is considered a luxury and not essential. I believe this would be a reasonable accommo...

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What should I plea? and what do I do to get the least of everything? Cant do jail because of my son unless house arrest if need
Asked in Rancho Cucamonga,  CA Mar. 03, 2016 ,  8 Answers
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Pulled me over for speeding then asked ?? yes I had drank the night before and had a bloody mary bout 3hrs prior to being pulled over. I had my ADULT special need child w me. I am the only care giver for my son he is 21. I am a single mom and I have NO one else to watch my son whom is still in diape...

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Should I hire a DUI Lawyer or Stick with the public defender?
Asked in Woodhaven,  NY Feb. 24, 2015 ,  13 Answers

I got into an accident in Queens, New York and my car got wrecked. The person I hit, his car was alright, and left. I was inside the car while my friend took a look at my car outside. Two police officers came out of a train station came over. The car wasn't moving. Fast forward, I blew a .18 BAC. I'...

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I received my first dui and have a clean record. I am wondering if I need a lawyer.

I would like to plead guilty and minimize the impact on my family. I am grateful that I was pulled over as I had put myself and others in harms way. My BAC was extremely high and I'm afraid of potential jail time. I spoke with one lawyer and he said that his services could cost up to $5000 if we pur...

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Walgreens & others, denying filling my script. Seems thousands are having this problem.
Asked in Ocala,  FL Dec. 05, 2014 ,  2 Answers

I'm in Ocala, Florida 53, been fully disabled thru sociial security for 12-yrs. Have medicare with Humana supplement policy. I'm not poor, probably considered well off. But, I'm 80% bedridden, especially since not being able to get my scripts filled, due to what they say is walgreens new "good faith...

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Does a CA DUI criminal trial have the authority to lengthen a DMV-imposed license suspension?

I had a DUI in the state of GA in 2009, and got it with a GA license. I completed probation and all the requirements. I then moved to CA, re-took the drivers test, and obtained a CA license. I got another DUI in September in Orange County, and I assumed it would be counted as my 2nd DUI due to my GA...

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First time dui arrest without visual evidence of driving. Is it possible for my case to be dropped?

First time dui with a clean record. My car broke down on the freeway, resulting in me having to push it to the side of the road. I stood outside of the vehicle the entire time, waiting for AAA to arrive, when a highway patrol car pulled up behind me. The cop asked me to perform a series of field sob...

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Dwi charge without breath test?

My friend was arrested for drunk driving/dwi, but did not take breath test. I dont understand how she can be charged with dwi if the cops cant prove she had alcohol in her body with a breath test--is this legal?

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I am seeking representation as plaintiff in a California ADA/Unruh Act claim of disability discrimination in a local bank branch
Asked in Long Beach,  CA May 29, 2013 ,  1 Answers
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I am a "qualified individual with disability" as defined under law and have suffered discrimination via a refusal of a business to provide "reasonable accommodation" in a public facility. I have significant evidence to support my claim

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