Im glad I requested my termination letter from the employer because now I have in writing they fired me for a protected activity (talking about unpaid bonuses). Im gonna fight for this.
I'm in Texas and the company I work for is family owned. They used our times worked during the holidays and instead of paying overtime ( the owner is ridiculously cheap 🙄) they paid us in PTO. I was upset , but let it slide. They recently during the Covid spike locally .. we had accumulated a lot of overtime and he decided to change our pay periods .. which drastically caused us to be under regular full time hours instead of in overtime and without warning. The other thing he's done to me personally is I had a dentist appointment on a Thursday and used my PTO to cover that day , but ended up having to work that Saturday which was fine I felt better anyway. Then come payday I realized my pto which was approved prior was removed and my supervisor said it's due to me working that Saturday I couldn't use pto and be paid overtime. At this point I was so fed up that i looked into our manual and it's NOT stated in there ... it said in the event pto is used with overtime that you are paid regular hours.. which should have been 6 days of regular pay .. no overtime and that's what I expected and needed. I'm asking if there are any ways I can handle this legally.. since it seems my job is doing things illegally.. and is it worth the hassle and the other question I have is should I if I sue .. look for another job? I love what I do but I hate the company I'm working for
Hi Kristina. Sorry to hear of this. You may want to contact the Dept of Labor dol.gov and file a complaint there for them to investigate these issues. You can also check with your local Bar Association to determine if an employment attorney in your locale may be available to investigate the matter for you. DOL usually does a good job of getting to the bottom of wage issues. Stay well.
Capn, if you informed the employer about your medical condition and they refused to accommodate your medical needs then the next step is to contact your jurisdictions EEOC office or states human rights commission and file a complaint. You can usually do this online. You may have rights to wage loss and other remedies so act quickly as in many cases you only have a limited time period in which to file your claims. You may also want to seek legal assistance in your jurisdiction. Wish you well Capn!
My son is 23. His boss told him he has to take his check from his wknd OT to start paying him back because he made a mistake at work. My son is an hourly employee. His boss (the owner of the company) told him he's gonna give him a deal to only pay him back 2k instead of 6k. My son has been noticing his checks have been short for months prior to the mistake he made this wknd. My son fixed the mistake already but he's saying he has to come up with "a solution" himself to get him this money and he suggests $50 wkly until paid off. He's signed no contract and doesn't want to answer him. The boss already owes him money. He works FT but gives him 0 benefits also. He was accruing sick time but it disappeared. He's also not getting pay stubs anymore just checks and we found the man is being sued left and right. There's no breakdown of his pay anywhere. He doesn't know what to do and he's so young. Is liable for a mistake he made at work as an hourly employee? What about the money he missing out of his checks and the sudden lack of official normal paystubs?
So sorry to hear of this. I suggest he contacts the department of labor at dol.gov and file a complaint and they should investigate it for him for free. Also, he should consider seeking a local employment attorney to discuss a wage and hour violations issue or possible federal claims. I wish you all the best in his search for justice!
Sorry you are experiencing this problem. You can reach out to the department of labor dol.gov and file a complaint. They are supposed to Investigate and get you the funds. We wish you well! Legalnoggin.
Worked for a company for 4 years,Started getting sick at work! Manager took my work vehicle away and just gave me a ride home to find a neurologist on my own.. Was found to have non epileptic siezures.Was put on STD and as soon as fmla was up they told me they had to fill my position due to company hardship! Told me i would receive LTD and then I lost my medical while waiting for decision, It took 4 months for a denial and I've lost everything... Found out that my manager didn't follow company policies and procedures when I got sick at work. Anything I can do?
Hi Royce. Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I would suggest you reach out to your jurisdictions human rights commission or the EEOC.gov and then contact an employment lawyer in your locale. The fact that you were out for so long may be an issue, but it certainly is worth looking into. Also, if they denied your LTD then find a lawyer immediately that handles ERISA claims. They may be able to assist you in that matter which is separate from the possible discrimination issue. I wish you well and justice in your situation. Stay well!
Is intimidation a cause to sue? I witnessed an employee commit a crime, went to an immediate supervisor, said he would handle it. Came out later he never went to higher management. So i did. They told me it wasn't illegal, they told me several lies, that what i saw was a policy violation not criminal, that nobody there liked me or wanted to work with me, told me names of several employees who had complained about me. Never mentioned beforehand. I was told it was up to the board to determine if it was a crime. I caught the immediate supervisor doing the exact same illegal thing and videotaped it. Also got several other employees committing the same crime on video. Is this grounds to sue?
Hi Kevin. Typically the intimidation needs to relate to a public policy like racism, gender discrimination, ageism or disability for example. Sometimes you may experience mental health issues resulting from the intimidation. That could raise an issue that is a human rights issue if it implicates anxiety or depression for example. Some jurisdictions may allow for wrongful termination claims (if you have been fired) when they relate to a violation of public policy such as reporting a criminal offense and being fired for it. Those cases are often difficult and need to relate to the reporting of the illegal activity. You can always contact your local human rights commission and raise the issue with them. Generally that is a free service and they can give you some guidance. I do wish you well. Legalnoggin!
I’m bilingual (English, Spanish) I work in NYC for a clinic office. I have to mention that there are a lot of patients who are bilingual or they only speak Spanish. They need me to translate a lot and I don’t get pay to translate. We also get interns for internships, and the majority that comes in their native language is Spanish, so I talk to them in Spanish so we could have a better communication. Today june 8, 2022 my employee told me that I couldn’t speak Spanish because in the office we have to talk in English only. Also, in the office we have variety of cultures, and languages. They speak their language when they need including the manager, but now she told me that I couldn’t because that is disrespectful. Adding that, I speak English with that ones that speaks English only, so I communicate with everyone using the language that we have in common or the easiest one for both parties. The manager told that they had a policy that mentioned that and I asked her that no one told me about it when they hired me, and if she had it that she has to show it to me (she didn’t showed it). In conclusion, all of them use me to translate for them, For their own benefit and they don’t even pay me for that, but I can’t talk to my coworkers in Spanish because “that’s disrespectful” what should I do?
Dear Olga, I am sorry to hear that you have been treated this way. You do have options, while this is not legal advice, it is general information that may help you. If your not being paid for your services as a translator you could seek out an attorney that handles Fair Labor Standard Act claims and wage and hour legal claims. Additionally, you can also reach out to the EEOC.gov and file an application about the issues related to the Spanish speaking harassment. They will investigate the matter for you for free. Remember: NY law may also have its own statutes which protect workers like you so reach out to the Human Rights Commission in NY or to an employment attorney in your jurisdiction. We wish you the best!
I was fired over some gossip the owner daughter said and I was never paid properly for my overtime how do I move forward with this case free lawyers are a joke
Hi baby Active, you may want to check into the DOL.gov and file a complaint. They will investigate whether your employer failed to pay you what was owed. You may also find a lawyer that handles Fair Labor Standards Act or wage and hour cases. I agree, there are no free lawyers although some do pro bono (work without a fee) work. I guess nobody really works for free.
I have a video of a girl at my job who says she doesn’t like black people I’ve showed HR and the managers numerous amounts of times but they have not done anything. Today I just got fired and I’m not sure why at all I have been mistreated since I have been working there people throwing things at me being disrespected everyday is there a lawsuit I could make out of this?
Sportzz, you may want to consider contacting the local human rights commission to see if there is any possible racial bias going on. Sometimes videotaping a co-worker could lead to discipline but since the context is racial harassment it doesn’t hurt to file a complaint. EEOC.gov is also a place to file for redress. We wish you peace and justice in your situation.
My past two employers told me my taxes were not being removed because the IRS sent out different W4 forms. They did not look different nor did I file exempt on any for. But for some reason my federal taxes are not being removed. I make 15 an hour and get paid weekly i have 500 checks and some week 300 because me and my daughter were sick none have federal taxes taken out.
Hi Sophia. I would definitely speak with your Human Resources department to clear this up. If you have filled out the form properly then the burden is on the employer to handle the taxes. Best wishes, Legalnoggin
I work In a medical waste plant where we deal with needles and blood daily, well the lights went out in certain parts of the plant. So I told my employer that I can’t work if I can’t see, I’m not going to stick my hands in a bucket full of needles and blood when I don’t have any light to see, so then he tell me well it’s part of the job go home. I was wondering how could I go threw osha to try and sue or is it even possible for me to sue? It’s not part of my job to work in the dark it’s going on a month now and he has yet to get the lights fixed, please help
Treyball Rico it is appropriate for you to express your objection to the possible harm that could come to you by working in those conditions. Put it in writing as well if possible. Contact OSHA and the any administrative oversight that may be available. If you are fired then you may seek damages - find an attorney in your local jurisdiction or check with your local Bar Association for more assistance. Stay well!
I worked at Walmart 6 years ago, I had horrible morning sickness from my 1st pregnancy & I was reprimanded by management not to eat saltines at cash register, and I needed a letter from my doctor to do that, a few weeks later I vomited like crazy while ringing up a customer & when I tried taking legal action, the employee rights attorney I saw told me "no go!"
browneyedgirl428 sometimes attorneys can rush things along when they feel there is no wage loss. However, pregnancy discrimination exists. I am sorry your experienced this treatment by your employer when he could have made some accommodations. Hope you and your family are well now!
Hi Shaquan. While this is not legal advice I would like to make some suggestions. If the employer is having you operate heavy machinery without certifications, where required, you would want to reach out to your employer (Human Resources) and ask them to help you obtain the necessary certifications. If they refuse and continue asking you to operate the machinery without certifications, or proper training, then you may consider contacting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and report the matter. I wish you well. Best, Jeremy at Legalnoggin.
I have a question. I was hired through a disability program that helps people with disabilities work. I struggle with social anxiety. The manager and her assistant have both yelled at me within a weeks time because 1) manager didn't include a full day of pay on my payroll and after she seemed to not care too much, I sent multiple emails and a photo of my timecard to corporate. She yelled in front of everyone for me to stop sending emails. But good thing I did becz they ended up cutting me a check for 8 hours. Her assistant yelled at me a week later becz I asked her to help me get onto the employee portal and she claimed I was bugging her 🤦 these incidents are disrespectful and stressful. Can I sue?
Hi Ten Toes. If you are to make a claim for hostile work environment based on anxiety then you will need to show that the employer (supervisors or coworkers) are engaging in severe or pervasive actions. This generally means they need to be harassing you in a way that would objectively be viewed as a violation of the law. What this means in simple terms is that you have to be able to show that the harassment is related to your anxiety and it needs to be more than just ordinary work related concerns. The pay issue and yelling are probably not enough but if the yelling persists to where it creates exacerbations of your health condition, you should ask your supervisor to stop or if its a coworker tell a supervisor or Human Resources. If they refuse to do anything about it then you can go to the EEOC.gov or a local human rights commission and file a complaint. Always keep good documentation as it could be useful later if a suit is filed. Best, Jeremy at Legalnoggin!
@@legalnoggin Thank you so much! I plan to file an internal complaint tomorrow and will be speaking with department manager and someone from corporate. Thank you for your help ☺️
Hi Olivia. Work breaks are generally required by law so your issue could fall under a violation of wage and hour laws in your jurisdiction. I would reach out to a local employment attorney in the jurisdiction where you live and set up a consultation. Best, Donham Law.
Jake. This sounds like it could possibly violate wage and hour laws. You can reach out to the Department of Labor (dol.gov) and file a complaint there. Often they can help resolve the matter. However, you could also try to write your human resource representative and tell them what has happened and if they do not respond then you can show the DOL that you made the effort to resolve it first. Hope this helps! Stay well. Donham Law
Dear uploader. Can you please advice me. Yesterday i bought milky bar chocolate from tesco. Inside the sealed packet there was a dead moth embedded inside the chocolate when i bit in to it, It was disgusting 🤮 . This has never happened to me as i always enjoyed eating nestle brand chocolates. I have the receipt from tesco and clear picture of the moth. I also left my chocolate inside the fridge. My question is, do i have a claim ££ here 🤔. I have contacted the company today and they said for me to email receipt & pictures of it. On the email shall i say how much compensation i want and if so how much money can i ask for realistically. I was hoping to write down £1000 minimum. P.S i subscribed.
Wow, that’s terrible Travel! Sorry to hear of this. It looks like you are in the UK so you will want to seek counsel from a Barrister in your jurisdiction. I think if it were me I would ask for a truck load of candy bars lol. Just kidding. I would think you should have some type of claim but one has to seek out what damages you incurred - at least that is the way the States looks at these types of cases. If you were made to be sick and it was diagnosed then perhaps you have a claim for higher damages (money). You may want to consider asking for a refund and perhaps some new chocolate - but check with a local Barrister as they may know of additional remedies! Best! Legalnoggin
My Job Wont Give me my entitled raise And i tried talking with managers and they say they are not abke to do anything about it the reason im not getting a raise is because i got A write up that i did not agree and not sign for not agreeing with because It was an absurd write up and now i think they did that just to not give me a raise
J Steam. Sometimes the failure to give a raise can be because of poor performance or a business in financial difficulty. However, sometimes it can be related to discrimination. If the failure to give a raise or to treat you similar to your peers at work is related to unlawful racial discrimination for example or due to a disability or ageism then that can be an actionable claim to take to the EEOC. Sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue and I hope things work out for you but if there is discrimination occurring, contact the EEOC.gov to discuss these concerns. Stay well. Legalnoggin.
Pelumi, this is an area our firm is largely unfamiliar with as we typically only handle matters related to employment discrimination. What you may try to do is speak with your Human Resources about this concern, or if they refuse to respond, you could check with the labor department perhaps. Best wishes, Legalnoggin
I am currently working for a retail chain as a cashier. I deal in my store with a General Manager who curses at us and makes comments such as “ im gonna kick you in your ass” or “you are worse then a woman” as well as sexually vulgar comments about the women customers. I would kindly like to know if you think i have something worth pursuing because it is such a toxic environment.
Corey. Sorry to hear about the abuse you have been exposed to. It is not uncommon for this type of abuse to cause emotional distress, anxiety and panic. The first thing we can suggest is to go above his head to Human Resources or a district manager, for instance, and then report the harassment. If they refuse to help then file a complaint with EEOC.gov - document the actions as well so you have a paper trail and make sure any reports to upper level management should be in writing. Stay well and we wish you the best.
What about if they made you work after you informed them about vomiting at work ..denied you a break for no reason .. and says mean comments to you and causes emotional distress… I have anemia and bpd
Petite, sorry to hear you are not feeling well and that the employer is being harsh about it. I would suggest you speak to your HR department about an accommodation like Family Medical Leave (if you qualify) so that if you become ill and it’s related to your anemia or bpd then you can take adequate time to recover. If they refuse to assist you or harass you further then you can file a Complaint with the EEOC.gov or a local human rights commission for harassment. Also, remember to try to keep your discussions in writing so you have a paper trail. I wish you the best, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin.
I’m not vaccinated and the company I work for secure movie sets. They wanted me to hop on a bus with ppl with mandatory vaccines I said no I’m not vaccinated. I’m suspended now.
Hi Matthew. You may want to reach out to your local human rights commission to ask them some questions. It is a free service. I will tell you that being unvaccinated alone is not a protected category when it comes to the “At Will” laws and exceptions to those laws. However, if you are not vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons, the company knew this, AND you were asking to be accommodated in some fashion, then you may be able to discuss a possible resolution with either the company, or the human rights commission. For example, if they would let you wear a mask or respirator on the bus that may be considered a possible accommodation. Or perhaps they allow you to drive yourself or seek other transportation such as an Uber. Best to reach out to your Human Resources and explain why you are not vaccinated and ask how they can accommodate this when traveling. I wish you well! Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
So i have this " job". And i was lied to he would say im FAMILY and said if i helped him he would help me, now three years in ge hasn't helped me with a damn thing I haven't had money to EAT and im tired of his shit how much could a person get from this because my wife works with me and im afraid he well made her THINK he was helping and she doesn't want to sue but im going to with her or without
Aaron, sorry this has happened to you. It sounds very unfair. The thing you will want to do is make sure you have any documents like emails and get those together and try to find a lawyer that will review that stuff and see if you can make any claims. In most states you have at will doctrine issues to contend with and contracts with an employer can be hard to find. However, it is worth getting a case review in your jurisdiction. The best to you on your search for justice!
Hi Tyler, you will want to reach out to the local bar association in your jurisdiction (place where you work). Another option is to contact the EEOC.gov which provide free services. It all takes time so contact them today online! Best, Legalnoggin!
Hey I’m from the uk I work for company where they put workers thew pressure because there production is down and if there wasn’t a target you reached you world get moaned at sweared at in order to make you work right the place is dirty there were pegions flying were people eat in the cafe reckon I could get a case ?
Hi Gelda! You can always go to your supervisor or Human Resources and report that these conditions exist. Sometimes there can be retaliation though so be mindful of that. If you are dealing with anxiety over these conditions be sure to explain your concerns and tell them about your anxiety. Doesn’t hurt to also put it in writing in case they try to fire you. The EEOC.gov can help if they do and you have discussed your anxiety and a request for workplace accommodations. Sometimes you can request to see an employee assistance program therapist to discuss these issues as well. You may also contact OSHA about the conditions and sometimes they will investigate. I am sorry your are experiencing these issues but wish you all the best! Stay well!
Oh my. I hope the mouse bite did not hurt him too badly. If he was harmed he may want to seek medical attention and discuss workers compensation for any medical bills, if it is serious. He certainly should tell the employer (human resources) about the pesky critter and they should get some pest controls. Stay well!
I was fired from a direct care job that never payed me the raise the governor advised how do i approach this situation to get my money im owed from over a year ago
Hi. You could contact the Department of Labor and have them investigate the matter if the company owes you money. Dol.gov I believe. So sorry this happened to you.
That code covers experimental drugs but given the fact that there have been clinical trials and now some vaccines are FDA approved - it would be a hard sell. You are better off to determine if you may be exempted by disability or based on one’s religious beliefs. If so there may be an accommodation. Regular testing may be required or masking, at least until this virus winds down.
@@legalnoggin Thanks for answering my half-sarcastic response professionally. I appreciate the insight. What's your opinion on the long term legal standing on these mandates? Will anything be done to combat this? Can anything be done? Why were politicians just nine months ago saying this was a legal impossibility but now okay with it? I am young and healthy and have likely already had covid, how is it legal and ethical to force this vaccine on me? I have never felt this level of anxiety in my life. I am distressed and scared and it is detrimental to my health. I don't want to lose my job, but that's looking like the way this is going to go...
@@xraceboyex no because all the lawyers and judges are in on this scam they're mostly pedophiles covering their own ass so theyre subjugating the public. Masks cause cancer
@@xraceboyex not many attorneys are working with clients in the court systems but we try to do our best to help folks in these circumstances. I believe we are seeing some positive signs in the courts that there has been overstep and we hope it continues so that individual rights are upheld as to disability and religious accommodations for the vaccines. Stay well!
Hello I’m from Houston Texas long story short the Job I’m currently working on first day of hire my trainer didn’t speak any English and it turns out they immediately made me get on the forklift and begin working even though I was assigned to another department that doesn’t use a forklift mainly they never train me on how to properly lift anything in the warehouse and there’s no safety training at all or protocol whatsoever they never tell you to put on PPE when handling glass it’s a glass warehouse they don’t provide and eye protection unless you directly go to them and ask for it so basically the sum this all up there’s absolutely no safety protocol training.. no sexual-harassment training or any type of training whatsoever to protect you.. today I recently dropped a pallet of glass that could’ve killed someone because it was overweight and I was immediately demoted to another position even though I’ve never received a day of training for my position I have tons of proof videos voice logs of me talking to supervisors in emails is there anything I can do legally about this or does it not matter thank you
Hi Stone. This is not legal advice but a suggestion. You could try to reach out to OSHA and report the unsafe working conditions. You may want to seek out an employment attorney in the Houston area, though, as you may experience retaliation if you do contact OSHA and you will want to be ready in case the employer takes any kind of adverse action. I do wish you the best in getting this resolved! Take care and stay well. J. Donham.
Please help if you can, I worked for JVC through staffmark a temp agency in California my original assignment was only a few weeks. The company liked the way I worked and kept me there 4 months until today where I was fired after a normal day of work with no warning one possible signed write ups but just out of the blue ironically on the same day new employee’s got hired. I asked for sick pay for the previous week since I had a stye on my eye. It’s also felt as if the company was black mailing my co-workers and i by stating that if we do not stay overtime it will result in a negative impact on your performance report which was never shown to us. Felt threatened to ask questions about the Intricacies of the job and once I built up the courage to ask about the these situation shortly after I’m unemployed
Ivin. Very sorry to hear this. Check into the EEOC.gov or your state human relations or civil rights commission as they will assist you free of charge and sometimes try to mediate a resolution with your former employer. You may also want to reach out to an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction to get some legal advice. Best wishes on a resolution and stay well.
I work presently for a large company and I am a Veteran with a permanent disability for the last 8 years. 2 weeks ago my store mgr told me to get a doctor's note. I conformed and have him the letter a few days later that stated 8 years ago that I am a disabled veteran with a permanent disability. After I found out that i was supposed to give him permission to ask for this letter because it protects my privacy. can I sue my employer?
Salvatore, that is an interesting question. The real question you should probably my ask, if you haven’t already, is why did the employer want to letter. If the employer wanted a letter to assist you with a workplace accommodation of some sort then your consent to get that for him was probably a legitimate interaction regarding workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If he just wanted it to harass you then perhaps you should reach out to the EEOC.gov to seek some guidance. I wish you well.
I’ve been working with a security company and I reported a sexual harassment report and all and now they gave up my position and joked about it when I were on a call with them please help me how do!
Ja’Kiera. I would suggest to go directly to the EEOC.gov and file under Title VII sexual harassment/retaliation and any state counterparts that may apply (if your in PA). In some states you can get a lawyer and go directly to court. Sorry you are experiencing this terrible situation. Best, Donham Law
my employer is a private company in Pennsylvania. I have not received a two-week termination notice as it says in my contract. I am a yearly salaryed employee. my hours have been approved until last week. I get paid Sammy monthly. and I have not got paid for the last pay period. also I have not get paid for the overtime I worked on the previous two pay periods accordingly. after asking multiple times via email I was told on a phone call by HR person that she was told to let me know that my employer does not pay overtime as time and half they pay overtime in regular hours. they have just stopped paying me without any notice or any information . I am seeking your advice. please help . it will help a lot of employees like me.
Syed. You can seek the assistance of the Department of Labor Dol.gov regarding pay issues. If the pay issue is related to race, national origin or some other protected class then the EEOC.gov may be able to help. Our firm does handle some matters related to these issues of you want to check out our website. StY well. Donham Law.
I’m working for the same company for 7 years and I’m the only asian guy who works there which btw I have no problem with but every time my boss would need something done I’m always the first person she tells to do even if it’s not in my department and there are times I’m doing on a regular basis by myself and there was a time where it became so bad that I had an assistant and the following day the person who help me the day before who rarely does anything was given a gift card and I was wasn’t given anything despite of me doing on a regular basis and lately everyone in my department has been getting overtime but me and I’m the Jack of all trades in that facility and I really want her to be investigated or better yet fired because I’m really stress and depress and I applied at other places and I haven’t gotten any call backs and my theory is the employers where I applied probably called my current employer and she’s probably make stuff up about me I want to hire a lawyer ASAP 😢 I’m literally working for a Karen…I really need help
Hi Someone Just, sorry you are going through this. It appears from your facts above that there could be some national origin issues. I would suggest you contact the EEOC.gov or your local anti-discrimination agency, or an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction for more help. The EEOC offers free services and can help you to identify if there are claims. In some jurisdictions, you can go straight to court, but that can be costly. I never hurts to get a consultation with an employment lawyer. There may be a consult fee but it could give you more insight, direction into what to do next and maybe some peace of mind. I wish you well in your search for justice. Stay well, Legalnoggin!
In 2016 my employer random drug tested me and I passed, two weeks later they drug tested me again and it came back inconclusive and said I failed. Twc, made us go to court and they produced two drug test with one positive and one inconclusive but neither of the test where signed and I beat them and they ended up paying me out of pocket for unemployment. Could I sue them ?
Tehuti. Often there are time constraints on legal action. You will want to consult an attorney in your area or the human rights commission in your jurisdiction with these questions. I wish you well in any case.
Sorry to hear this Ruth. You will want to seek workers compensation benefits if you were hurt. That is the way to cover your medical expenses and paid days off when you have a work related injury. If in PA, Martin Law is a great workers compensation firm. Steve Ryan is an attorney there and he is one of the best! If they try to retaliate then file a charge at the EEOC.gov under disability retaliation if you qualify. They can tell you if you do for free! Best, Donham Law.
Hi Apple. Sadly, it is hard to believe in the times we live in that a supervisor would say such things. However, unfortunately that is not enough to sue. You need to be in a protected class such as race, disability or age for example and you are either seeking workplace accommodations for some reason (i.e. medical leave) or you are being harassed due to your gender, age or race, for example. If the employer or supervisor causes you anxiety, for example and you tell them the harassment is causing you anxiety and ask for it to stop and then they don’t stop it, then you could seek assistance at the EEOC.gov or your local human rights commission. You can also contact a lawyer that specializes in employment law to help you. I wish you well, Legalnoggin!
Hi Big Speaker - you will most likely want to begin by contacting a local employee focused law firm or you may want to reach out to the EEOC. Best wishes!
@@bigspeaker781 union, yes but also the EEOC. Unions deal with Collective Bargaining Agreements or contract issues, EEOC deals with discrimination issues.
I was fired because of an altercation I got in with a member of my credit union. When fired I tried to apply for unemployment, I was denied unemployment for 2 months because my employer reported I was fighting but I did not fight on the job, I have the reason why I was terminated. I submitted an appeal letter to the department of labor. Should I sue for defamation of character on a libel act because this was falsely reported on my name resulting me not being able to collect unemployment and also this has made me not being able to get a job because of this on my resume and record
Hey Juiceman. Defamation in employment cases are tough ones but if they are lying it may not hurt to find a local attorney and see if they are willing to take the case. If you feel you were discriminated against in some fashion then an EEOC claim may also be an avenue and while that would not cover defamation the defamation claim could be included later. Be careful though because the statute of limitation periods are very short for defamation in most jurisdiction so check into that with your local attorney. Stay well!
Hi, I’ve worked at my company for over 2 decades, and recently interviewed for a internal position that I am highly qualified for however, I received a email they decided to go with another candidate because I did mot use the STAR method while interviewing . Is this a case? Thank you in advance.
Dear Steph. Thank you for your inquiry. The decision not to hire you must be based upon a “protected class” such as your gender, race, age, or status as a disabled worker in order to be actionable. If they just used “STAR” or some other reason then you would not be able to sue. You sound as though you have a long distinguished career so it does seem suspicious but it must be related to a protected class. I wish you the best! Be well. Jeremy with Legalnoggin.
Hello Sir,I worked for an app and I was supposed to get paid for my work,but I'm cheated always and paid less,I am in Africa and the company is in the USA,the only contact I had with them,they blocked me how can I sue them for this since I'm far from their country
Abby, while this is not legal advice, I wanted to give you general legal information. If you are not an employee I believe you will probably have to file a contract action in a court in the US where the entity is located - headquarters. There may be other ways to seek pay but you may need to contact an attorney with familiarity in international law. If you worked as an employee for them you could file a complaint at DOL.gov. I wish you well, Donham Law.
Hassan. You can contact the Department of Labor at dol.gov and file a complaint - you may also want to seek out help through the EEOC.gov if you feel the failure to pay you properly is related to a protected class like age, disability, race, gender or national origin for example. Best wishes!
Hello, I caught scabies from my job. It's a nursing home, they are very dirty, i don't ever see a janitor, and they always have short linen. How do I go about doing that
Contact the state boards that oversee these facilities and have them investigated. Be sure to document any information that you have access to but be careful not to invade the employers company documents or computers without authority as that could result in your termination for cause. Let the investigators do their job. It could take time because there are many places that need investigated. The inspector general or attorney generals office may also consider helping if they handle these issues in your jurisdiction. In some states you may be considered a whistleblower if you are fired or demoted so check with a local attorney for more information.
Dear JRackob, you may want to speak to someone in Human Resources or the safety officer. If they will not assist you then you may want to reach out to someone at OSHA. Best, Legalnoggin
That is a great question. The answer could be yes if you have a justifiable reason for not taking the vaccine such as an allergy to the vaccine or a religious reason. You will definitely want to contact a lawyer in your local jurisdiction or reach out to your state human rights commission as they evaluate cases for free. Best, Legalnoggin!
Hi Felix, sorry to hear this. Sounds like you spent a good long time working there. I recommend you contact your NC Human Rights Commission and discuss whether there may be actionable claims. Local Bar Associations sometimes offer consultations for a small fee and those attorneys may have some helpful information. I wish you well as you seek justice! Stay well, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
Hi Felix, sorry to hear this. Sounds like you spent a good long time working there. I recommend you contact your NC Human Rights Commission and discuss whether there may be actionable claims. Local Bar Associations sometimes offer consultations for a small fee and those attorneys may have some helpful information. I wish you well as you seek justice! Stay well, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
If I have a discrimination and unequal pay suit I'd like to file and have my right to sue letter; would you still not advise to file in court without an attorney?
Paul Levere filing a lawsuit can be a difficult proposition but pro se plaintiffs have and do filed their employment claims. It is your decision to make but you may want to seek a consultation with a local employment practitioner to see what your options either way. Best regards!
Hello dear.. My employer took money from me for removing my absconding case , bt aftr receiveng money they nt removing my case ... Instead blackmailing me... Plz suggest
Angel. You may want to check into wage and hour laws to see if what they did is legal. You can file a complaint online and have them investigated through the Department of Labor if there is a violation. Go to Dol.gov - best wishes!
I told me employer about some comments that offended me. They brushed it off and the person was not fired. My coworkers has been sexually harassed and they didn’t fire the guy who harassed her. A trans woman worked with me and an older guy kept saying the wrong pronouns to her on purpose. My manager fired him and the company hired him back at another store. I feel like I need to do something to this company in order for them to wake up and realize how disgusting they are .
Hi Mariah. Sorry to hear this. There is always the EEOC.gov or your local Civil Rights Commission. They will often investigate for free. It takes time but sometimes they are able to resolve the issues without the need for going to court. We wish you all the best.
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Im glad I requested my termination letter from the employer because now I have in writing they fired me for a protected activity (talking about unpaid bonuses). Im gonna fight for this.
Let us know how it goes!
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I'm in Texas and the company I work for is family owned. They used our times worked during the holidays and instead of paying overtime ( the owner is ridiculously cheap 🙄) they paid us in PTO. I was upset , but let it slide. They recently during the Covid spike locally .. we had accumulated a lot of overtime and he decided to change our pay periods .. which drastically caused us to be under regular full time hours instead of in overtime and without warning. The other thing he's done to me personally is I had a dentist appointment on a Thursday and used my PTO to cover that day , but ended up having to work that Saturday which was fine I felt better anyway. Then come payday I realized my pto which was approved prior was removed and my supervisor said it's due to me working that Saturday I couldn't use pto and be paid overtime. At this point I was so fed up that i looked into our manual and it's NOT stated in there ... it said in the event pto is used with overtime that you are paid regular hours.. which should have been 6 days of regular pay .. no overtime and that's what I expected and needed. I'm asking if there are any ways I can handle this legally.. since it seems my job is doing things illegally.. and is it worth the hassle and the other question I have is should I if I sue .. look for another job? I love what I do but I hate the company I'm working for
Hi Kristina. Sorry to hear of this. You may want to contact the Dept of Labor dol.gov and file a complaint there for them to investigate these issues. You can also check with your local Bar Association to determine if an employment attorney in your locale may be available to investigate the matter for you. DOL usually does a good job of getting to the bottom of wage issues. Stay well.
I was fired because I cannot wear a mask. I told them the reason and medical condition they did not care..
Capn, if you informed the employer about your medical condition and they refused to accommodate your medical needs then the next step is to contact your jurisdictions EEOC office or states human rights commission and file a complaint. You can usually do this online. You may have rights to wage loss and other remedies so act quickly as in many cases you only have a limited time period in which to file your claims. You may also want to seek legal assistance in your jurisdiction. Wish you well Capn!
My son is 23. His boss told him he has to take his check from his wknd OT to start paying him back because he made a mistake at work. My son is an hourly employee. His boss (the owner of the company) told him he's gonna give him a deal to only pay him back 2k instead of 6k.
My son has been noticing his checks have been short for months prior to the mistake he made this wknd. My son fixed the mistake already but he's saying he has to come up with "a solution" himself to get him this money and he suggests $50 wkly until paid off. He's signed no contract and doesn't want to answer him. The boss already owes him money. He works FT but gives him 0 benefits also. He was accruing sick time but it disappeared. He's also not getting pay stubs anymore just checks and we found the man is being sued left and right. There's no breakdown of his pay anywhere. He doesn't know what to do and he's so young. Is liable for a mistake he made at work as an hourly employee? What about the money he missing out of his checks and the sudden lack of official normal paystubs?
So sorry to hear of this. I suggest he contacts the department of labor at dol.gov and file a complaint and they should investigate it for him for free. Also, he should consider seeking a local employment attorney to discuss a wage and hour violations issue or possible federal claims. I wish you all the best in his search for justice!
I quit my job because they were screwing me in my overtime. Yes, I have documentation of it.
Sorry you are experiencing this problem. You can reach out to the department of labor dol.gov and file a complaint. They are supposed to
Investigate and get you the funds. We wish you well! Legalnoggin.
Worked for a company for 4 years,Started getting sick at work! Manager took my work vehicle away and just gave me a ride home to find a neurologist on my own.. Was found to have non epileptic siezures.Was put on STD and as soon as fmla was up they told me they had to fill my position due to company hardship! Told me i would receive LTD and then I lost my medical while waiting for decision, It took 4 months for a denial and I've lost everything... Found out that my manager didn't follow company policies and procedures when I got sick at work. Anything I can do?
Hi Royce. Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I would suggest you reach out to your jurisdictions human rights commission or the EEOC.gov and then contact an employment lawyer in your locale. The fact that you were out for so long may be an issue, but it certainly is worth looking into. Also, if they denied your LTD then find a lawyer immediately that handles ERISA claims. They may be able to assist you in that matter which is separate from the possible discrimination issue. I wish you well and justice in your situation. Stay well!
Is intimidation a cause to sue? I witnessed an employee commit a crime, went to an immediate supervisor, said he would handle it. Came out later he never went to higher management. So i did. They told me it wasn't illegal, they told me several lies, that what i saw was a policy violation not criminal, that nobody there liked me or wanted to work with me, told me names of several employees who had complained about me. Never mentioned beforehand. I was told it was up to the board to determine if it was a crime. I caught the immediate supervisor doing the exact same illegal thing and videotaped it. Also got several other employees committing the same crime on video. Is this grounds to sue?
Hi Kevin. Typically the intimidation needs to relate to a public policy like racism, gender discrimination, ageism or disability for example. Sometimes you may experience mental health issues resulting from the intimidation. That could raise an issue that is a human rights issue if it implicates anxiety or depression for example. Some jurisdictions may allow for wrongful termination claims (if you have been fired) when they relate to a violation of public policy such as reporting a criminal offense and being fired for it. Those cases are often difficult and need to relate to the reporting of the illegal activity. You can always contact your local human rights commission and raise the issue with them. Generally that is a free service and they can give you some guidance. I do wish you well. Legalnoggin!
I’m bilingual (English, Spanish) I work in NYC for a clinic office. I have to mention that there are a lot of patients who are bilingual or they only speak Spanish. They need me to translate a lot and I don’t get pay to translate. We also get interns for internships, and the majority that comes in their native language is Spanish, so I talk to them in Spanish so we could have a better communication. Today june 8, 2022 my employee told me that I couldn’t speak Spanish because in the office we have to talk in English only. Also, in the office we have variety of cultures, and languages. They speak their language when they need including the manager, but now she told me that I couldn’t because that is disrespectful. Adding that, I speak English with that ones that speaks English only, so I communicate with everyone using the language that we have in common or the easiest one for both parties. The manager told that they had a policy that mentioned that and I asked her that no one told me about it when they hired me, and if she had it that she has to show it to me (she didn’t showed it). In conclusion, all of them use me to translate for them, For their own benefit and they don’t even pay me for that, but I can’t talk to my coworkers in Spanish because “that’s disrespectful” what should I do?
Dear Olga, I am sorry to hear that you have been treated this way. You do have options, while this is not legal advice, it is general information that may help you. If your not being paid for your services as a translator you could seek out an attorney that handles Fair Labor Standard Act claims and wage and hour legal claims. Additionally, you can also reach out to the EEOC.gov and file an application about the issues related to the Spanish speaking harassment. They will investigate the matter for you for free. Remember: NY law may also have its own statutes which protect workers like you so reach out to the Human Rights Commission in NY or to an employment attorney in your jurisdiction. We wish you the best!
I was fired over some gossip the owner daughter said and I was never paid properly for my overtime how do I move forward with this case free lawyers are a joke
Hi baby Active, you may want to check into the DOL.gov and file a complaint. They will investigate whether your employer failed to pay you what was owed. You may also find a lawyer that handles Fair Labor Standards Act or wage and hour cases. I agree, there are no free lawyers although some do pro bono (work without a fee) work. I guess nobody really works for free.
I have a video of a girl at my job who says she doesn’t like black people I’ve showed HR and the managers numerous amounts of times but they have not done anything. Today I just got fired and I’m not sure why at all I have been mistreated since I have been working there people throwing things at me being disrespected everyday is there a lawsuit I could make out of this?
Sportzz, you may want to consider contacting the local human rights commission to see if there is any possible racial bias going on. Sometimes videotaping a co-worker could lead to discipline but since the context is racial harassment it doesn’t hurt to file a complaint. EEOC.gov is also a place to file for redress. We wish you peace and justice in your situation.
@@legalnoggin thank you!!!!!
My past two employers told me my taxes were not being removed because the IRS sent out different W4 forms. They did not look different nor did I file exempt on any for. But for some reason my federal taxes are not being removed. I make 15 an hour and get paid weekly i have 500 checks and some week 300 because me and my daughter were sick none have federal taxes taken out.
Hi Sophia. I would definitely speak with your Human Resources department to clear this up. If you have filled out the form properly then the burden is on the employer to handle the taxes. Best wishes, Legalnoggin
I work In a medical waste plant where we deal with needles and blood daily, well the lights went out in certain parts of the plant. So I told my employer that I can’t work if I can’t see, I’m not going to stick my hands in a bucket full of needles and blood when I don’t have any light to see, so then he tell me well it’s part of the job go home. I was wondering how could I go threw osha to try and sue or is it even possible for me to sue? It’s not part of my job to work in the dark it’s going on a month now and he has yet to get the lights fixed, please help
Treyball Rico it is appropriate for you to express your objection to the possible harm that could come to you by working in those conditions. Put it in writing as well if possible. Contact OSHA and the any administrative oversight that may be available. If you are fired then you may seek damages - find an attorney in your local jurisdiction or check with your local Bar Association for more assistance. Stay well!
I worked at Walmart 6 years ago, I had horrible morning sickness from my 1st pregnancy & I was reprimanded by management not to eat saltines at cash register, and I needed a letter from my doctor to do that, a few weeks later I vomited like crazy while ringing up a customer & when I tried taking legal action, the employee rights attorney I saw told me "no go!"
browneyedgirl428 sometimes attorneys can rush things along when they feel there is no wage loss. However, pregnancy discrimination exists. I am sorry your experienced this treatment by your employer when he could have made some accommodations. Hope you and your family are well now!
In Canada you could sue easily for human rights violations. Usa laws don’t protect employees well
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In Canada you could sue easily for human rights violations. Usa laws don’t protect employees well
@@sean4060 no they don’t, I would have loved to sue those corporate whores too
@@sean4060 USA is an embarrassment and a joke
EEOC worked for me in 3 months once
Hey, at Least that's actually a whole lot more Way Better than 6 months if not seven West Coast Or Bust.!!!!! Perfect Actually.!!!
Eeoc is employed by the company.He never even called me back until 5 months later after another compliant.
Can I sue my employer for having me operating a forklift without certifications
Hi Shaquan. While this is not legal advice I would like to make some suggestions. If the employer is having you operate heavy machinery without certifications, where required, you would want to reach out to your employer (Human Resources) and ask them to help you obtain the necessary certifications. If they refuse and continue asking you to operate the machinery without certifications, or proper training, then you may consider contacting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and report the matter. I wish you well. Best, Jeremy at Legalnoggin.
I have a question. I was hired through a disability program that helps people with disabilities work. I struggle with social anxiety. The manager and her assistant have both yelled at me within a weeks time because 1) manager didn't include a full day of pay on my payroll and after she seemed to not care too much, I sent multiple emails and a photo of my timecard to corporate. She yelled in front of everyone for me to stop sending emails. But good thing I did becz they ended up cutting me a check for 8 hours. Her assistant yelled at me a week later becz I asked her to help me get onto the employee portal and she claimed I was bugging her 🤦 these incidents are disrespectful and stressful. Can I sue?
Hi Ten Toes. If you are to make a claim for hostile work environment based on anxiety then you will need to show that the employer (supervisors or coworkers) are engaging in severe or pervasive actions. This generally means they need to be harassing you in a way that would objectively be viewed as a violation of the law. What this means in simple terms is that you have to be able to show that the harassment is related to your anxiety and it needs to be more than just ordinary work related concerns. The pay issue and yelling are probably not enough but if the yelling persists to where it creates exacerbations of your health condition, you should ask your supervisor to stop or if its a coworker tell a supervisor or Human Resources. If they refuse to do anything about it then you can go to the EEOC.gov or a local human rights commission and file a complaint. Always keep good documentation as it could be useful later if a suit is filed. Best, Jeremy at Legalnoggin!
@@legalnoggin Thank you so much! I plan to file an internal complaint tomorrow and will be speaking with department manager and someone from corporate. Thank you for your help ☺️
My old job would not give us our required breaks, is this something that they could be sued for?
Hi Olivia. Work breaks are generally required by law so your issue could fall under a violation of wage and hour laws in your jurisdiction. I would reach out to a local employment attorney in the jurisdiction where you live and set up a consultation. Best, Donham Law.
I was paid some of my check not all of it after getting about 55 hours
Jake. This sounds like it could possibly violate wage and hour laws. You can reach out to the Department of Labor (dol.gov) and file a complaint there. Often they can help resolve the matter. However, you could also try to write your human resource representative and tell them what has happened and if they do not respond then you can show the DOL that you made the effort to resolve it first. Hope this helps! Stay well. Donham Law
Dear uploader. Can you please advice me. Yesterday i bought milky bar chocolate from tesco. Inside the sealed packet there was a dead moth embedded inside the chocolate when i bit in to it, It was disgusting 🤮 . This has never happened to me as i always enjoyed eating nestle brand chocolates. I have the receipt from tesco and clear picture of the moth. I also left my chocolate inside the fridge. My question is, do i have a claim ££ here 🤔. I have contacted the company today and they said for me to email receipt & pictures of it. On the email shall i say how much compensation i want and if so how much money can i ask for realistically. I was hoping to write down £1000 minimum. P.S i subscribed.
Wow, that’s terrible Travel! Sorry to hear of this. It looks like you are in the UK so you will want to seek counsel from a Barrister in your jurisdiction. I think if it were me I would ask for a truck load of candy bars lol. Just kidding. I would think you should have some type of claim but one has to seek out what damages you incurred - at least that is the way the States looks at these types of cases. If you were made to be sick and it was diagnosed then perhaps you have a claim for higher damages (money). You may want to consider asking for a refund and perhaps some new chocolate - but check with a local Barrister as they may know of additional remedies! Best! Legalnoggin
@@legalnoggin hmmm 🤔. Okay. Thank you so much for your reply.
My Job Wont Give me my entitled raise And i tried talking with managers and they say they are not abke to do anything about it the reason im not getting a raise is because i got A write up that i did not agree and not sign for not agreeing with because It was an absurd write up and now i think they did that just to not give me a raise
J Steam. Sometimes the failure to give a raise can be because of poor performance or a business in financial difficulty. However, sometimes it can be related to discrimination. If the failure to give a raise or to treat you similar to your peers at work is related to unlawful racial discrimination for example or due to a disability or ageism then that can be an actionable claim to take to the EEOC. Sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue and I hope things work out for you but if there is discrimination occurring, contact the EEOC.gov to discuss these concerns. Stay well. Legalnoggin.
I worked in a hotel and they made me distribute and sell alcohol on a daily and I’m not even legally allowed to do that can I sue
Pelumi, this is an area our firm is largely unfamiliar with as we typically only handle matters related to employment discrimination. What you may try to do is speak with your Human Resources about this concern, or if they refuse to respond, you could check with the labor department perhaps. Best wishes, Legalnoggin
I am currently working for a retail chain as a cashier. I deal in my store with a General Manager who curses at us and makes comments such as “ im gonna kick you in your ass” or “you are worse then a woman” as well as sexually vulgar comments about the women customers. I would kindly like to know if you think i have something worth pursuing because it is such a toxic environment.
Corey. Sorry to hear about the abuse you have been exposed to. It is not uncommon for this type of abuse to cause emotional distress, anxiety and panic. The first thing we can suggest is to go above his head to Human Resources or a district manager, for instance, and then report the harassment. If they refuse to help then file a complaint with EEOC.gov - document the actions as well so you have a paper trail and make sure any reports to upper level management should be in writing. Stay well and we wish you the best.
What about if they made you work after you informed them about vomiting at work ..denied you a break for no reason .. and says mean comments to you and causes emotional distress… I have anemia and bpd
Petite, sorry to hear you are not feeling well and that the employer is being harsh about it. I would suggest you speak to your HR department about an accommodation like Family Medical Leave (if you qualify) so that if you become ill and it’s related to your anemia or bpd then you can take adequate time to recover. If they refuse to assist you or harass you further then you can file a
Complaint with the EEOC.gov or a local human rights commission for harassment. Also, remember to try to keep your discussions in writing so you have a paper trail. I wish you the best, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin.
I’m not vaccinated and the company I work for secure movie sets. They wanted me to hop on a bus with ppl with mandatory vaccines I said no I’m not vaccinated. I’m suspended now.
Hi Matthew. You may want to reach out to your local human rights commission to ask them some questions. It is a free service. I will tell you that being unvaccinated alone is not a protected category when it comes to the “At Will” laws and exceptions to those laws. However, if you are not vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons, the company knew this, AND you were asking to be accommodated in some fashion, then you may be able to discuss a possible resolution with either the company, or the human rights commission. For example, if they would let you wear a mask or respirator on the bus that may be considered a possible accommodation. Or perhaps they allow you to drive yourself or seek other transportation such as an Uber. Best to reach out to your Human Resources and explain why you are not vaccinated and ask how they can accommodate this when traveling. I wish you well! Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
So i have this " job". And i was lied to he would say im FAMILY and said if i helped him he would help me, now three years in ge hasn't helped me with a damn thing I haven't had money to EAT and im tired of his shit how much could a person get from this because my wife works with me and im afraid he well made her THINK he was helping and she doesn't want to sue but im going to with her or without
Aaron, sorry this has happened to you. It sounds very unfair. The thing you will want to do is make sure you have any documents like emails and get those together and try to find a lawyer that will review that stuff and see if you can make any claims. In most states you have at will doctrine issues to contend with and contracts with an employer can be hard to find. However, it is worth getting a case review in your jurisdiction. The best to you on your search for justice!
I need to speak to a lawyer
Hi Tyler, you will want to reach out to the local bar association in your jurisdiction (place where you work). Another option is to contact the EEOC.gov which provide free services. It all takes time so contact them today online! Best, Legalnoggin!
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What if the employer wants to meet at Starbucks? Should I ask for a paycut and set my number
Hmmm, can you be more specific? Like are you presently trying to negotiate with your employer regarding settlement of a claim?
@@legalnoggin I was asking should I? And he really wants to meet at Starbucks
You want a pay cut??
Hey I’m from the uk I work for company where they put workers thew pressure because there production is down and if there wasn’t a target you reached you world get moaned at sweared at in order to make you work right the place is dirty there were pegions flying were people eat in the cafe reckon I could get a case ?
Hi Gelda! You can always go to your supervisor or Human Resources and report that these conditions exist. Sometimes there can be retaliation though so be mindful of that. If you are dealing with anxiety over these conditions be sure to explain your concerns and tell them about your anxiety. Doesn’t hurt to also put it in writing in case they try to fire you. The EEOC.gov can help if they do and you have discussed your anxiety and a request for workplace accommodations. Sometimes you can request to see an employee assistance program therapist to discuss these issues as well. You may also contact OSHA about the conditions and sometimes they will investigate. I am sorry your are experiencing these issues but wish you all the best! Stay well!
My husband bought a snack at work an with out noticing some mouse bit Can we sue ?
Oh my. I hope the mouse bite did not hurt him too badly. If he was harmed he may want to seek medical attention and discuss workers compensation for any medical bills, if it is serious. He certainly should tell the employer (human resources) about the pesky critter and they should get some pest controls. Stay well!
I was fired from a direct care job that never payed me the raise the governor advised how do i approach this situation to get my money im owed from over a year ago
Hi. You could contact the Department of Labor and have them investigate the matter if the company owes you money. Dol.gov I believe. So sorry this happened to you.
How do i sue my employer for violating the Nuremburg codes and coercing me into undergoing a medical procedure as a term of employment?
That code covers experimental drugs but given the fact that there have been clinical trials and now some vaccines are FDA approved - it would be a hard sell. You are better off to determine if you may be exempted by disability or based on one’s religious beliefs. If so there may be an accommodation. Regular testing may be required or masking, at least until this virus winds down.
@@legalnoggin Thanks for answering my half-sarcastic response professionally. I appreciate the insight. What's your opinion on the long term legal standing on these mandates? Will anything be done to combat this? Can anything be done? Why were politicians just nine months ago saying this was a legal impossibility but now okay with it? I am young and healthy and have likely already had covid, how is it legal and ethical to force this vaccine on me? I have never felt this level of anxiety in my life. I am distressed and scared and it is detrimental to my health. I don't want to lose my job, but that's looking like the way this is going to go...
@@xraceboyex no because all the lawyers and judges are in on this scam they're mostly pedophiles covering their own ass so theyre subjugating the public. Masks cause cancer
@@xraceboyex not many attorneys are working with clients in the court systems but we try to do our best to help folks in these circumstances. I believe we are seeing some positive signs in the courts that there has been overstep and we hope it continues so that individual rights are upheld as to disability and religious accommodations for the vaccines. Stay well!
@@legalnoggin Glad to report my anxiety was unfounded in my field (: kept my job and am still free of the pharma poison. Thanks for the reply
Hello I’m from Houston Texas long story short the Job I’m currently working on first day of hire my trainer didn’t speak any English and it turns out they immediately made me get on the forklift and begin working even though I was assigned to another department that doesn’t use a forklift mainly they never train me on how to properly lift anything in the warehouse and there’s no safety training at all or protocol whatsoever they never tell you to put on PPE when handling glass it’s a glass warehouse they don’t provide and eye protection unless you directly go to them and ask for it so basically the sum this all up there’s absolutely no safety protocol training.. no sexual-harassment training or any type of training whatsoever to protect you.. today I recently dropped a pallet of glass that could’ve killed someone because it was overweight and I was immediately demoted to another position even though I’ve never received a day of training for my position I have tons of proof videos voice logs of me talking to supervisors in emails is there anything I can do legally about this or does it not matter thank you
Hi Stone. This is not legal advice but a suggestion. You could try to reach out to OSHA and report the unsafe working conditions. You may want to seek out an employment attorney in the Houston area, though, as you may experience retaliation if you do contact OSHA and you will want to be ready in case the employer takes any kind of adverse action. I do wish you the best in getting this resolved! Take care and stay well. J. Donham.
@@legalnoggin man thank you so much real thanks
Please help if you can, I worked for JVC through staffmark a temp agency in California my original assignment was only a few weeks. The company liked the way I worked and kept me there 4 months until today where I was fired after a normal day of work with no warning one possible signed write ups but just out of the blue ironically on the same day new employee’s got hired. I asked for sick pay for the previous week since I had a stye on my eye. It’s also felt as if the company was black mailing my co-workers and i by stating that if we do not stay overtime it will result in a negative impact on your performance report which was never shown to us. Felt threatened to ask questions about the Intricacies of the job and once I built up the courage to ask about the these situation shortly after I’m unemployed
Ivin. Very sorry to hear this. Check into the EEOC.gov or your state human relations or civil rights commission as they will assist you free of charge and sometimes try to mediate a resolution with your former employer. You may also want to reach out to an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction to get some legal advice. Best wishes on a resolution and stay well.
I work presently for a large company and I am a Veteran with a permanent disability for the last 8 years. 2 weeks ago my store mgr told me to get a doctor's note. I conformed and have him the letter a few days later that stated 8 years ago that I am a disabled veteran with a permanent disability. After I found out that i was supposed to give him permission to ask for this letter because it protects my privacy. can I sue my employer?
Salvatore, that is an interesting question. The real question you should probably my ask, if you haven’t already, is why did the employer want to letter. If the employer wanted a letter to assist you with a workplace accommodation of some sort then your consent to get that for him was probably a legitimate interaction regarding workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If he just wanted it to harass you then perhaps you should reach out to the EEOC.gov to seek some guidance. I wish you well.
I’ve been working with a security company and I reported a sexual harassment report and all and now they gave up my position and joked about it when I were on a call with them please help me how do!
Ja’Kiera. I would suggest to go directly to the EEOC.gov and file under Title VII sexual harassment/retaliation and any state counterparts that may apply (if your in PA). In some states you can get a lawyer and go directly to court. Sorry you are experiencing this terrible situation. Best, Donham Law
my employer is a private company in Pennsylvania. I have not received a two-week termination notice as it says in my contract. I am a yearly salaryed employee. my hours have been approved until last week. I get paid Sammy monthly. and I have not got paid for the last pay period. also I have not get paid for the overtime I worked on the previous two pay periods accordingly. after asking multiple times via email I was told on a phone call by HR person that she was told to let me know that my employer does not pay overtime as time and half they pay overtime in regular hours. they have just stopped paying me without any notice or any information . I am seeking your advice. please help . it will help a lot of employees like me.
Syed. You can seek the assistance of the Department of Labor Dol.gov regarding pay issues. If the pay issue is related to race, national origin or some other protected class then the EEOC.gov may be able to help. Our firm does handle some matters related to these issues of you want to check out our website. StY well. Donham Law.
I’m working for the same company for 7 years and I’m the only asian guy who works there which btw I have no problem with but every time my boss would need something done I’m always the first person she tells to do even if it’s not in my department and there are times I’m doing on a regular basis by myself and there was a time where it became so bad that I had an assistant and the following day the person who help me the day before who rarely does anything was given a gift card and I was wasn’t given anything despite of me doing on a regular basis and lately everyone in my department has been getting overtime but me and I’m the Jack of all trades in that facility and I really want her to be investigated or better yet fired because I’m really stress and depress and I applied at other places and I haven’t gotten any call backs and my theory is the employers where I applied probably called my current employer and she’s probably make stuff up about me I want to hire a lawyer ASAP 😢 I’m literally working for a Karen…I really need help
Hi Someone Just, sorry you are going through this. It appears from your facts above that there could be some national origin issues. I would suggest you contact the EEOC.gov or your local anti-discrimination agency, or an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction for more help. The EEOC offers free services and can help you to identify if there are claims. In some jurisdictions, you can go straight to court, but that can be costly. I never hurts to get a consultation with an employment lawyer. There may be a consult fee but it could give you more insight, direction into what to do next and maybe some peace of mind. I wish you well in your search for justice. Stay well, Legalnoggin!
@@legalnoggin I’m scared I might lose my job but I think she’s close with the Employer Lawyer as well as HR
In 2016 my employer random drug tested me and I passed, two weeks later they drug tested me again and it came back inconclusive and said I failed. Twc, made us go to court and they produced two drug test with one positive and one inconclusive but neither of the test where signed and I beat them and they ended up paying me out of pocket for unemployment. Could I sue them ?
Tehuti. Often there are time constraints on legal action. You will want to consult an attorney in your area or the human rights commission in your jurisdiction with these questions. I wish you well in any case.
I got hurt at work with a tool that was faulty and they knew it was I did not and now after getting hurt they are finally not using it, what do I do?
Sorry to hear this Ruth. You will want to seek workers compensation benefits if you were hurt. That is the way to cover your medical expenses and paid days off when you have a work related injury. If in PA, Martin Law is a great workers compensation firm. Steve Ryan is an attorney there and he is one of the best! If they try to retaliate then file a charge at the EEOC.gov under disability retaliation if you qualify. They can tell you if you do for free! Best, Donham Law.
I work at a nursing home and my Employer said to never say no to her or she will make things hard for me .is that enough to sue ?
Hi Apple. Sadly, it is hard to believe in the times we live in that a supervisor would say such things. However, unfortunately that is not enough to sue. You need to be in a protected class such as race, disability or age for example and you are either seeking workplace accommodations for some reason (i.e. medical leave) or you are being harassed due to your gender, age or race, for example. If the employer or supervisor causes you anxiety, for example and you tell them the harassment is causing you anxiety and ask for it to stop and then they don’t stop it, then you could seek assistance at the EEOC.gov or your local human rights commission. You can also contact a lawyer that specializes in employment law to help you. I wish you well, Legalnoggin!
I’m think I want to sue my job. It’s a lot of codes they break and have broken. I have it all documented with pictures
Hi Big Speaker - you will most likely want to begin by contacting a local employee focused law firm or you may want to reach out to the EEOC. Best wishes!
@@legalnoggin so not the union?
@@bigspeaker781 union, yes but also the EEOC. Unions deal with Collective Bargaining Agreements or contract issues, EEOC deals with discrimination issues.
@@legalnoggin man thank yoy that might help my case
I was fired because of an altercation I got in with a member of my credit union. When fired I tried to apply for unemployment, I was denied unemployment for 2 months because my employer reported I was fighting but I did not fight on the job, I have the reason why I was terminated. I submitted an appeal letter to the department of labor. Should I sue for defamation of character on a libel act because this was falsely reported on my name resulting me not being able to collect unemployment and also this has made me not being able to get a job because of this on my resume and record
Hey Juiceman. Defamation in employment cases are tough ones but if they are lying it may not hurt to find a local attorney and see if they are willing to take the case. If you feel you were discriminated against in some fashion then an EEOC claim may also be an avenue and while that would not cover defamation the defamation claim could be included later. Be careful though because the statute of limitation periods are very short for defamation in most jurisdiction so check into that with your local attorney. Stay well!
Hi, I’ve worked at my company for over 2 decades, and recently interviewed for a internal position that I am highly qualified for however, I received a email they decided to go with another candidate because I did mot use the STAR method while interviewing . Is this a case? Thank you in advance.
Dear Steph. Thank you for your inquiry. The decision not to hire you must be based upon a “protected class” such as your gender, race, age, or status as a disabled worker in order to be actionable. If they just used “STAR” or some other reason then you would not be able to sue. You sound as though you have a long distinguished career so it does seem suspicious but it must be related to a protected class. I wish you the best! Be well. Jeremy with Legalnoggin.
Hello Sir,I worked for an app and I was supposed to get paid for my work,but I'm cheated always and paid less,I am in Africa and the company is in the USA,the only contact I had with them,they blocked me how can I sue them for this since I'm far from their country
Abby, while this is not legal advice, I wanted to give you general legal information. If you are not an employee I believe you will probably have to file a contract action in a court in the US where the entity is located - headquarters. There may be other ways to seek pay but you may need to contact an attorney with familiarity in international law. If you worked as an employee for them you could file a complaint at DOL.gov. I wish you well, Donham Law.
@@legalnoggin thank you
I’m in NJ .. my employer did not properly pay my wages for few months and did not fully pay my vacation days/time can I sue?
Hassan. You can contact the Department of Labor at dol.gov and file a complaint - you may also want to seek out help through the EEOC.gov if you feel the failure to pay you properly is related to a protected class like age, disability, race, gender or national origin for example. Best wishes!
@@legalnoggin thank you sir
Manager called me the N word. I made a complaint. Got fired the next week.
Senel. This appears to be a race based retaliation claim. Contact the EEOC.gov and file a charge as soon as possible. Best, Legalnoggin
Hello, I caught scabies from my job. It's a nursing home, they are very dirty, i don't ever see a janitor, and they always have short linen. How do I go about doing that
Contact the state boards that oversee these facilities and have them investigated. Be sure to document any information that you have access to but be careful not to invade the employers company documents or computers without authority as that could result in your termination for cause. Let the investigators do their job. It could take time because there are many places that need investigated. The inspector general or attorney generals office may also consider helping if they handle these issues in your jurisdiction. In some states you may be considered a whistleblower if you are fired or demoted so check with a local attorney for more information.
I need help I worked at a albertson and there mouse in back it in safe for families and children
Dear JRackob, you may want to speak to someone in Human Resources or the safety officer. If they will not assist you then you may want to reach out to someone at OSHA. Best, Legalnoggin
@@legalnoggin okay how can I reach out to osha. I even took pictures of the unsafe place for customers and employees
@@A1rB0rN. OSHA is online and by phone in most instances. Sorry for the late reply. Be well!
Can i sue a company for firing me for not getting the covid vaccine?
That is a great question. The answer could be yes if you have a justifiable reason for not taking the vaccine such as an allergy to the vaccine or a religious reason. You will definitely want to contact a lawyer in your local jurisdiction or reach out to your state human rights commission as they evaluate cases for free. Best, Legalnoggin!
@@legalnoggin it's not a vaccine it's poison
i work for a company for 10 years, i just got fired two days ago i got 10 years of dirt on them
ps: i live in NC
Hi Felix, sorry to hear this. Sounds like you spent a good long time working there. I recommend you contact your NC Human Rights Commission and discuss whether there may be actionable claims. Local Bar Associations sometimes offer consultations for a small fee and those attorneys may have some helpful information. I wish you well as you seek justice! Stay well, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
Hi Felix, sorry to hear this. Sounds like you spent a good long time working there. I recommend you contact your NC Human Rights Commission and discuss whether there may be actionable claims. Local Bar Associations sometimes offer consultations for a small fee and those attorneys may have some helpful information. I wish you well as you seek justice! Stay well, Jeremy @ Legalnoggin
If I have a discrimination and unequal pay suit I'd like to file and have my right to sue letter; would you still not advise to file in court without an attorney?
Paul Levere filing a lawsuit can be a difficult proposition but pro se plaintiffs have and do filed their employment claims. It is your decision to make but you may want to seek a consultation with a local employment practitioner to see what your options either way. Best regards!
Hello dear..
My employer took money from me for removing my absconding case , bt aftr receiveng money they nt removing my case ... Instead blackmailing me...
Plz suggest
Angel. You may want to check into wage and hour laws to see if what they did is legal. You can file a complaint online and have them investigated through the Department of Labor if there is a violation. Go to Dol.gov - best wishes!
I told me employer about some comments that offended me. They brushed it off and the person was not fired. My coworkers has been sexually harassed and they didn’t fire the guy who harassed her. A trans woman worked with me and an older guy kept saying the wrong pronouns to her on purpose. My manager fired him and the company hired him back at another store. I feel like I need to do something to this company in order for them to wake up and realize how disgusting they are .
Hi Mariah. Sorry to hear this. There is always the EEOC.gov or your local Civil Rights Commission. They will often investigate for free. It takes time but sometimes they are able to resolve the issues without the need for going to court. We wish you all the best.