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Hi. I have an appointment with the EEOC on 1/13. I am nervous. I am Autistic and I was bullied into resigning. There are several illegal acts that were committed that I have almost no proof of. I have emails, and someone else reported my e
JA: Have you discussed this with a manager or HR? Or with a lawyer?
Customer: Employer to compliance. They were investigated and found at fault.
JA: Are you an "at will" employee? Do you belong to a union?
Customer: I discussed it with my hr ada representative who did nothing. Management, who declined to meet. No lawyer yet.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I was a state employee, at will state, with ada accommodations in place and intermittent FMLA protection

12.26.2022

Is it legal to ask about mental health on a job application and could I be fired so answering no?
JA: Is this regarding an at-will position or was there a contract of some kind?
Customer: At-will
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: It's a 911 dispatch center with around 100 employees
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: Alabama
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

12.26.2022

What steps should I take to report an employer for sexual misconduct if hr violates the whistle-blower act
JA: When did this begin? Has any sexual harassment been documented or reported?
Customer: Has been reported then boss withheld promotions for reporting it
JA: Where are you located? Sexual harassment laws vary by state.
Customer: New jersey
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This has been going on for over approximately four years I'm still employed there

12.26.2022

My niece is a victim of sexual harassment at work. She reported it to her supervisor, but the next thing that was done is that she was called into a meeting to be told she is no longer a salaried employee, but now an hourly. She believes this is retaliation for her report. No further action was taken to address her allegation. What can she do?
JA: When did this begin? Has she documented or reported any sexual harassment?
Customer: This began approximately two months ago. Yes she made a verbal report to her supervisor and then sent the report in writing. The allegation is against the owner which makes it really scary for her.
JA: Where is she located? Sexual harassment laws vary by state.
Customer: Baltimore, Maryland
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The owner's wife is the person who forced the pay cut; even though she has a contracted salary. She has worked there for 8 months.

12.26.2022

I need some advice on being targeted at work,im pretty sure im going to get fired for false claims
JA: Is this regarding an at-will position or was there a contract of some kind?
Customer: at will
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: im an er nurse, the hospital is privately owned
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: texas
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

12.26.2022

What happens if I put in a sexual harassment claim two months ago and the claim was ignored
JA: When did this begin? Has any sexual harassment been documented or reported?
Customer: It happened two months ago both my supervisor and his supervisor were made aware and an email was sent out but HR never responded and changed it to reasonable suspicion of the person being drunk on the job
JA: Where are you located? Sexual harassment laws vary by state.
Customer: New York state
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: That's the gist of it

12.24.2022

Hello....I have an Fmla for myself. I have been off since Monday. I submitted documentation for my return. However, the supervisor wants something stating that I am incapacitated.
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: USPS
JA: Have you worked there at least 12 months? And at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months before the leave?
Customer: Yes
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I have arthritis and fibro. I work 8 days straight, 1 day off and for 15 hrs.

12.24.2022

I’m looking for legal representation in my unemployment insurance claim appeal
JA: Have you already contacted the U.S. Department of Labor about this?
Customer: i’m going through the appeals process now. But afraid they’ll deny again even though I’ve proven the at risk for Covid health claim
JA: Where are you located? Unemployment law varies by state.
Customer: Dallas Texas
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

12.24.2022

How can I get help filling out an equal opportunity employment claim
JA: Was this discussed with a manager or HR? Or with a lawyer?
Customer: I have made a statement to HR and now I have a retaliation claim
JA: Is the workplace "at will" or union? Is the job hourly or salaried?
Customer: at will. hourly plus commision
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Can I ask the lawyer?

12.24.2022

Can I be fired by not showing up to work because I was sick and I tried calling multiple times but they wouldn't pick up?
JA: The Employment Lawyer can help answer that. Was this based on any form of discrimination?
Customer: No
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: Public
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: Illinois
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I just want to know if they can fire me I haven't been fired

12.24.2022

A manager at my old job (Rodney) and owner (Deanna) literally just fired me (without telling me, they just asked me to leave the store?) Because his girlfriend/baby mama works there currently as a shift lead, and I made her a little upset last night and today her boyfriend (the store manager) Rodney, fired me (again, without ever verbally or written (3 times or even once, telling me) .and even had me placed as "Criminal trespassing" though I caused no "Criminal distrubance" even tho I was leaving without being told cops or whoever was being called, (they asked me to leave and i was getting dressed to leave, though for some reason they gave told me the manager asked me to leave twice or so, but i was getting rwady after the first time, putting on my coat and gloves and such, ready to walk the cold 3 blocks home) blocks down the road on my way home, as I to go home and as they had asked, and then all of a sudden, the police showed up, asked me a few questions, and then they even gave me a ride home because I didn't have anything on me or I didnt have a way to get back home in this 11 degree weather (i have no car, no ride to ask, i usually walk at least 1.3 miles to work in any weather any day to get to and from work one way, I was leaving, and cooperative before the police that helped me get home, but either way, no manager shoulad have a shift lead as their girlfriend and mother to their child. As specially as the manager (Rodney) is 28-29 and Jodie Clark just turned 20 and their baby is ABOUT to be 2. I'm sure as the EEOC, you can see where the favoritism can come in, and where there is no room for improvement when
JA: Is this regarding an at-will position or was there a contract of some kind?
Customer: Can you please call me, my number is(###) ###-####JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: Private, but it was not at will I didn't even know I was getting fired fromthe girlfriends manager
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: I work in Texas, used to at Fire house Subs in Shermn, TX, I don't know if was it wad owner but I know it had to do with the manager (28 years) and his girlfriend (20) that is a shift lead (unethical), and I got a "Criminal Trespassing" though I was asked to leave, and left, without further ado
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Not to my knowledge other than. I may have made the girlfriend of the manager mad yesterday because u told her she didn't need to kiss and hug on her boyfriend (the manager at FireHouse Subs) they don't need to kiss and hug at work because they were at work and some other petty 20 year stuff she (the 20 year old) may have been upset about because I told her (me being 30) that personal and professional lives need to be differentiated

12.23.2022

I would like to back out of a music contract due to multiple breaches and a hostile environment.
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: Private with at least 3 other artists and no advance or money accrued
JA: Where are you located? Harassment laws vary by state.
Customer: Charlotte NC
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: There has been a sudden lack of communication, unanswered phone calls and unfinished projects, etc.

12.23.2022

I worked for Shipping Plus in Fair view Montana and North Dakota for over 31 days and it has not paid me yet. The Sheriff Department in North Dakota said it appears that the company address is the address of an abandon warehouse. I heed your help please!
JA: Have you filed a wage-and-hour claim for unpaid wages?
Customer: No.
JA: Have you talked to a ND lawyer about the unpaid wages?
Customer: No I have not.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No that is it!

12.23.2022

Good Day. How can I file a complaint, I work for School, NYC. my Union whom we Pay monthly we get Ignored, Abuse Of Authority on job site racist & statements from Supervisor "He has friends in High Places", As if he can violate our workers rights because he can..?
JA: Have you discussed this with a manager or HR? Or with a lawyer?
Customer: with my Union difficult, Calls ignored majority or we have to sign off as it it's our only choice. I did file complaint w/ Union. Called EEOC awaiting reply back. I also called Senators Office for quick help. Getting Scary, Especially with faulty Equipment that can cause harm. If we complain we get punishment extra work task & false write ups.
JA: Are you an "at will" employee? Do you belong to a union?
Customer: I work for Bd Of Ed, NYCSSS.ORG Maintenance/Cleaners of School.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: yes, Union 32BJ

12.23.2022

I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND RECEIVING MEDICARE BENEFITS. I HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO LIVE ONAND DO I HAVE TO SIGN UP FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS?
JA: What are the start and end dates for this job?
Customer: I WORKED AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOT A PERMANENT JOB. BEFORE THAT I WAS A STAY AT HOME MOM.
JA: Where are you located? Unemployment laws vary by state.
Customer: I LIVE IN FLORIDA
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: THIS IS ABOUT RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

12.23.2022

I have a question I was terminated for my job recently a nurse took a picture trying to say I was sleep I have shown HR proof of my text messages proven I was not sleep now they have me down as a no rehire what can I do because I was wrongly fired and my leader knows she lied on me
JA: Is this regarding an at-will position or was there a contract of some kind?
Customer: No contact
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: Ochsner hospital
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: Louisiana
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I just think it was a raciest thing cause I was the only black worker there on my unit at the time 2 white nurses and my leader and I know for a fact I wasn’t sleep I have to much information to count for it but HR don’t want to her me I never got a write up nor know points against me

12.23.2022

I was recently terminated from my job of 19 plus years . I'm not 100 % sure as to why I was told I was suspended pending an investigation I had just returned to work from a career break. I feel like I was retaliated on which there is a zero tolerance I was also in a hostile work environment
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: RTO HUGE COMPANY
JA: Where are you located? Harassment laws vary by state.
Customer: NC
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: This is the main concerns at this time

12.23.2022

My hours haven't been adding up with my money payout
JA: Are you hourly or salaried? How many hours do you work each week?
Customer: 32 to 40 hours a week
JA: Where are you located? Wage-and-hour laws vary by state.
Customer: 12.50 an hour
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Nothing els

12.23.2022

I'm working group home were individuals are covered by State when wrong doing has been brought to them. However oh however there's nobody to cover the Staff when falsely accused or trumped up charges & conspiracy theories are brought against them! There's NO Union Rep for the staff NO ADVOCACY!!! NOBODY to speak up for or defend us the staff, caretakers, caregivers, ... when unjust and outlandish claims are brought against US!?!?! WHOSE GONNA DEFEND US!!!???😭🥺😔🤷🏿‍♀️
JA: Was the accusation discussed with a manager or HR? Or with a lawyer?
Customer: Yes it was and I got written up and reprimanded for speaking out
JA: Is the workplace "at will" or union? Is the job hourly or salaried?
Customer: Hourly and I believe at will there's no union although I wish there was
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I'm scared of being terminated but willing to talk because I'm up against something bigger and gonna need legal representation in my mind to me to make my job is secure because I mean well! However no good deed goes unpunished!

12.23.2022

what do i do when an employee on my job has got fired from a previous job we was working for fighting an employee and the employee that got jumped on sued the nursing home and won her case , and the staffing coordinator knew about and still hired her at the nursing home that i work at now
JA: I know this can be a sensitive subject, but your answers will help the Employment Lawyer understand the specifics. Was this retaliation? Or based on age, race, religion, gender, or disability?
Customer: no it was because the girl said to the bully dont talk to me like im child and with that being said the bully had just lost a child ;and the other co worker never said anything about her child
JA: What kind of workplace is this (private sector, public sector, etc.)? How many employees?
Customer: nursing home
JA: Where are you located? Workplace termination laws vary by state.
Customer: augusta
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: ga

12.23.2022

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