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Seeking Law Advice for Discrimination in the Workplace
Asked by T.H. from Lexington
on January 17, 2012
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Does anyone know of an attorney/law office in Lexington, KY that can advise on workplace discrimination pro bono? Background: I worked for company for 6 years, had s...
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- What is your discrimination? You had a child? Has your attendance been an issue? Did they say anything prior to your leave? As an HR professional, I'm not going to...
- I found this as a resource: http://research.lawyers.com/Kentucky/Employment-Law-in-Kentucky.html Personally, I don't think you have a case, since they terminated...
- What would be the discrimination? At my company, we've had lots of coworkers go on leave, and come back to find themselves out of job for reasons totally unrelated ...
Breastfeeding Discrimination Incident
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on December 6, 2009
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Hey moms!
I was hoping to get everyone's advice on an incident that happened on a few days ago. I'm not going to mention names or anything because I'm remaining dis...
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- C.- I did a quick search about breastfeeding laws in Oregon. I found on the La Leche website (link below) women in Oregon are allowed to breastfeed. The rest of t...
- This is horrible, I am so sorry & you did the right thing. Lawyers can be jerks too, you need to find a good one that advocated for women because you definatly have a ...
- Michelle S and Marda P are spot on. The issue was not the nursing, although I do suspect that the office manager may have had some personal issues about it. When my ow...
Pregnancy and Job Balance
Asked by C.W. from Phoenix
on May 28, 2010
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I am 8 or 9 weeks pregnant, so not ready to tell people in general. I work in a very small bar that by definition, would not be covered under the no pregnancy discrim...
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- Every company that pays federal taxes is upheld to the FEDERAL law for FMLA (familymedical leave act) if you have worked at you job for 1 year (or more in your case.. ...
- I think that you should talk to your employer and let him know that you are pregnant. You won't be able to hide it for long, nor should you. Hopefully, he will value...
- I can see how you feel trapped. If I were you, I'd put the house-buying plans on hold for a while. You need to find a sustainable work-home balance. Even if you manage...
Personal Questions Being Asked on Job Applications.
Asked by S.J. from Denver
on June 18, 2010
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How common is it these days for employment applications to ask any of the following questions:
Are you affiliated with a church? Are you active on any social networ...
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- Most of these questions are not appropriate and should not be asked, unless they are directly related to the job. Church, smoking, and drinking are all discriminary q...
- They can ask but you do not have to answer some of those questions. You can even check with the labor board to find out your rights to be sure. The only way religion c...
- i know it's illegal to ask the chruch question because they could use that as discrimination. i'm not sure about the drinking and smoking question. now the social netw...
Stabbed in the Back! So Mad!!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on August 1, 2011
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Several months ago a friend of mine (we've been friends since high school but were not very close) asked me to get him a job at my company. I honestly didn't know muc...
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- My dad owned a company and had to fire a problematic, under-performing employee. The employee accused my dad of firing him b/c he was Jewish. My dad pointed out th...
- People cry racism because that's the weapon the congress and Johnson and lawyers have given them. It used to be American business and government hired the best ma...
- Two issues here: 1. NEVER stick your neck out for someone you know regarding a job. If you haven't worked with them on a professional level--you don't *know* them...
Do You Sahm's Agree with This Opinion?
Asked by G.A. from San Francisco
on August 20, 2009
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I have been a SAHM now for a little over 3yrs and am liking it. It did take me a good year after our 1st child was born to get over the fact that I was a SAHM and not ...
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- I agree that it's harder to get back in the longer you're out, but don't worry about it. I've been out (with minor jobs here and there) for about 15 years, but I don'...
- Dear G., To let something play on your mind for two years is not good for you. If you indeed plan to reenter the workforce at some point it would be a helpful if y...
- Keep up on your skills... and consider it a blessing when some crazy person won't hire you because you were responsible to your family first. If only all relationships...
Not Sure What Can Be Done
Asked by K.A. from Boston
on September 28, 2008
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My son was fired from his job, we are both devistated. He is for the most part a great kid. He has alot of learning disabilies which is difficult because he doesn't al...
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- Hi K., Before too much time passes your son SHOULD appeal the firing. If the job is part of a union, he should contact his union representative. If not, he should...
- Hi K., From your posting, I do not know how old your son is or his level of disability. My daughter with Down Syndrome is still in high school, and I really haven't ...
- Hi K., Does the business where your son was working have an HR department or even an HR person? If so, I would recommend calling them and talking to them about what ...
How Do Working Moms Handle the Sick Days and Sleepless Nights While Working?
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on October 2, 2006
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How do other working moms do it? I have a 17mth old daughter and baby due in December. I am currently lucky because I am only working 32 hrs a week but I feel pressure...
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- Protect yoursef with an FMLA, you cannot get fired because your kid is sick. I am not sure what your career is, but there are so many child friendly employers out ther...
- You will be fine, I promise you..I have 3 children, and work full time in the medical profession, so I know first hand how it is when you get pressured to work longer ...
- Keep in mind that your employer can't fire you for having children unless your work performance declines. I definitely know where you're coming from. It's imposs...
Seeking Legal Counsel for Descriminatory Practices at Work
Asked by C.R. from Washington DC
on January 6, 2011
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I am a single mother and a racial minority who has been working in corporate America since July 2002. I come from the belief that if you work hard and prove your worth...
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- I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. Unfortunately in order to actually censure them or have a case of any kind, you're going to have to have proof that you h...
- If the reason they want you out can be proven to be your race or sex, you may have a case for the ACLU, but if it has more to do with a clash of personalities, than I ...
- The US Department of Labor Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is equipped to investigate complaints of discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity. Conta...
Question for Minorities Raacism Issue
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 28, 2011
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ok so my manager is white. i am an assistant manager who is also white. we have another assistant manager who is a minority. we have 3 employees who are minorities. th...
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- Hi D., This manager of yours, sounds like she's clowning around. I don't know how old you are, or she is for that matter, but you should definitely get together with t...
- I understand what you are saying. This type of behavior is not acceptable and Corporate needs to be informed. The company could so easily be sued by customers and the ...
- You can try contacting HR and explain the situation. If they are smart (and not all HR depts are), they will conduct some periodic sexual harassment / sensitivity tra...
