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1 answer | asked Mar 16, 2013 1:38 PM [EST] | applies to New York
What can be done when your supervisor retatiates against yoy for asking for reasonable accommodation
State employee with 20yr seniority I am 47 yrs old with type 2 diabetes wearing an insulin pump. In November of 2011 we ordered new uniforms and I asked for a uniform that properly fit due to my pump ...
1 answer | asked Mar 16, 2013 11:35 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
STD/FMLA situation. refused to accommodate and FMLA lapsed. ODJS D/c without just cause.
I had a massive blood clot in right leg and was on STD/FMLA. My lovely boss would not agree to hold my RN educator job (desk)so my physician cleared me to return to work. I was using cane. Restriction...
2 answers | asked Mar 14, 2013 11:40 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
What should do when the employer masks information to the EEOC
Here's my dilemma, I'm currently engaged in a EEOC claim with my former employer where I was terminated for negligence or misconduct concern another associate stealing from the company and I was ultim...
1 answer | asked Mar 14, 2013 10:18 AM [EST] | applies to Alabama
Doctors recommendation not sufficient
Turned in FMLA paperwork to HR director who told me it was not sufficient taking 12 weeks off after delivery as doctor stated. Told me I need a medical excuse for taking 12 weeks. Correct me if I'm wr...
2 answers | asked Mar 12, 2013 07:37 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can an LPN be forced into an exempt status?
A few LPN's in my co. were changed to exempt status to save the co. money. I still have the same duties as before, patient care,med passes, treatments supervision of aides,scheduling, we interview pro...
1 answer | asked Mar 7, 2013 06:39 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Am I being discriminated against? Internal job offer
I'm currently working as a contractor overseas and recently received an internal post of some positions at a different site. I immediately spoke to my supervisor whom is the person in charge of the se...
1 answer | asked Mar 5, 2013 06:16 AM [EST] | applies to Florida
Typical Length of Time at one client
I have a quick question regarding the testing for independent contractor v. Employee Status. I have reviewed the IRS 20-factor test for determining if an individual can be an independent contractor. A...
2 answers | asked Mar 3, 2013 9:27 PM [EST] | applies to California
New job responsibility imposed by Employer
I work as a Sr. Telecommunications Specialist in the IT dept. where I was hired to do a specific job relating to the company's voice systems and devices, (I'm paid salary, not hourly). In an effort to...
1 answer | asked Feb 28, 2013 11:40 AM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
forced to carry pager when off duty with no compensation
i work as a line leader for first energy we are required to carry pager and respond 100% of time or will be disciplined we get no compensation to carry pager can they do this?
1 answer | asked Feb 26, 2013 08:47 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio