http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/-t1.htm American with Disabiltys Act (A.D.A) Age discrimination (ADEA) 1964, Civil Rights Act (Title VII) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:22:26 GMT 10 http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,6515314,00.jpg http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/-t1.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/ada-and-eeoc-case-on-disability-leave-t226.htm theretoo http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-inflexible-medical-leave-policies-may-violate-the-americans-with-disabilities-act.html http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-ninth-circuit-holding-reminds-employers-to-think-carefully-before-denying-requested-accommodations.html apparently ups has some 'disabilty' issues Employment Discrimination Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:22:26 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/ada-and-eeoc-case-on-disability-leave-t226.htm#1139 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/ada-and-eeoc-case-on-disability-leave-t226.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/northern-ca-discrimination-case-currently-with-feha-t224.htm theretoo i have seen atty's from the sf area have posted here and may have access to dfeh case info on-line mine should be right there, filed in april '09, i am in solano county i will try to be brief in the details, however, i am note that i am currently looking for representation for myself in the case. my current thoughts are to bring an atty on board for litigation at the completion of the feha investigation last i knew, the current status of the case was that the employer has refused ... Employment Discrimination Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:32:57 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/northern-ca-discrimination-case-currently-with-feha-t224.htm#1130 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/northern-ca-discrimination-case-currently-with-feha-t224.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/terminated-feedback-pleasedefinitely-discrimiationca-california-t210.htm wazuri77 hi all so i was hired at this job and was working there for about 2.5 months. my immediate supervisor was a white female and i was the only african american and male reporting to her. all my colleagues were white females... although i was told by my supervisor via emails and verbally that i was doing a great job my employment was terminated. her reason was that she felt i was only doing a good job because i was on probation, that i was not providing "reasonable eye contact" and she ... Employment Discrimination Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:11:56 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/terminated-feedback-pleasedefinitely-discrimiationca-california-t210.htm#1030 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/terminated-feedback-pleasedefinitely-discrimiationca-california-t210.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/was-i-wrongfully-terminated-do-i-have-a-case-t173.htm JimmyJazz4 1) If I think I was terminated because of a disability, how does one start the claim process in PA? Do I have to start with PA Human Rights Commission? Philadelphia Human Rights Commission (I was employed in Philly). EEOC? Lawyer? All of these? Some of these? 2) This is all new to me. I called lawyers, and only 2 replied and they both said that I would have to pay them to represent me--employment related cases aren't handled on a contingent basis. Is this correct? 3) I had a breakdown in ... Employment Discrimination Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:23:40 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/was-i-wrongfully-terminated-do-i-have-a-case-t173.htm#861 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/was-i-wrongfully-terminated-do-i-have-a-case-t173.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/laid-off-after-maternity-leave-do-i-have-any-recourse-t102.htm laidoffinatlanta I was just laid off from my job with a major telecom company. I have worked there for 5 years with excellent performance reviews and sales results every single year. I was given notice of my layoff without explanation. I was the only person in my department laid off and I was also the only person out on maternity leave for 10 weeks this year. I feel that I was discriminated against due to my pregnancy and leave. Do I have any recourse? Employment Discrimination Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:17:16 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/laid-off-after-maternity-leave-do-i-have-any-recourse-t102.htm#546 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/laid-off-after-maternity-leave-do-i-have-any-recourse-t102.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/did-i-commit-libel-slander-defamation-of-character-in-my-letter-virginia-t94.htm Verryberry This is a letter I wrote to my bosses' boss, to which I never got a reply (not illegal, I know). I was wondering if I wrote anything that could be used against me in terms of defamation of my boss. I would like to blame my poor punctuation on the fact that I wrote this two hours after I got fired and was highly emotional but the real reason is I suck at punctuation, so please be easy on me in that respect........ Hi Deloris; Well, I'm sorry that I had to be let go and I do appreciate ... Employment Discrimination Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:13:04 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/did-i-commit-libel-slander-defamation-of-character-in-my-letter-virginia-t94.htm#505 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/did-i-commit-libel-slander-defamation-of-character-in-my-letter-virginia-t94.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/would-this-hold-water-if-i-chose-to-sue-in-virginia-t95.htm Verryberry I don't want to wast time or money so could someone read my situation and tell me if you think this could be a wrongful termination case or a firing due to discrimination case ? I was hired by my District supervisor as a Medical Assistant and fired by my Center Manger after about 25 days. No reason given at-will/on 90 day probation. Background info- my Center Manager was new too, had been there only a few weeks prior to me starting. I am the only African American in this division, everyone ... Employment Discrimination Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:38:34 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/would-this-hold-water-if-i-chose-to-sue-in-virginia-t95.htm#506 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/would-this-hold-water-if-i-chose-to-sue-in-virginia-t95.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/hwe-or-supervisor-responsibility-t83.htm bears00 I posted this over at LLT too I want your opinions on something. Let's say that a supervisor receives sensetivity training. During the course of that training, the COMPANY ATTORNEY advises that all supervisors/managers have a DUTY to monitor their workplace for signs of harassment/discrimination, things or interactions that COULD BE perceived as harassment/discrimination or could lead to such, and have a duty to make harassment STOP if they see it. The company also requires the manager to ... Employment Discrimination Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:52:50 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/hwe-or-supervisor-responsibility-t83.htm#461 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/hwe-or-supervisor-responsibility-t83.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/injustice-of-written-warning-t32.htm Anonymous Hello - I am a 12 year employee (supervisor) with good performance reviews and no history of discipline problems. I spoke with another female supervisor at our parent company about how the work environment was affecting my health and made negative comments about the Gen.Mgr.(my boss). She relayed this info. back to HR and I was issued a written warning(which in our employee manual is used for cases of serious misconduct) for not reporting through proper channels. When I later read the policy, ... Employment Discrimination Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:18:53 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/injustice-of-written-warning-t32.htm#167 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/injustice-of-written-warning-t32.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-termination-medical-t38.htm BJL As an employee who works in WV, I understand that the emploer hes the free will to fire without just cause. Here is my situation: Diagnosed with a life threatening disability, I must have regular blood testing to monitor my illness. I suffred a stroke in 2004 which took a long time to recover. Prior to starting employment with a Non-Profit agency, I disclosed my medical condition and explained the need for absenses as a result. I was told by the CEO that it would not be a problem, and began ... Employment Discrimination Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:27:53 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-termination-medical-t38.htm#206 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-termination-medical-t38.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/unfair-treatment-not-sexual-what-do-i-do-illinois-t27.htm Worker In Need of New Wor I need help. My workplace - a small business - has become unbearable. I am a qualified female office manager, do the bookkeeping, manage accounts, etc., but it began way back in April when my then-friend, and "Catering Director" began saying to me while he was drunk, things like, "I will make your life so miserable that you will quit." I stayed away from him, because of his abuse, which got worse - the threats, the intimidations - he even burned my flannel in a work grill, ... Employment Discrimination Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:39:19 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/unfair-treatment-not-sexual-what-do-i-do-illinois-t27.htm#142 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/unfair-treatment-not-sexual-what-do-i-do-illinois-t27.htm http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-terminiation-because-of-a-disability-t23.htm happyfeet1957 I'm bipolar, live in Oregon & ran out of my med the Wed before I was terminated. I'd been on the job for a little over 2 weeks. On that Thurs I had a manic episode, but was still able to preform my duties on the job. Fri I was 15 min late & explained to the Regional Director that I was bipolar & have nocturnal epileptic type episodes. These can sometimes make me drained, but I worked the whole Fri & was told I was doing really well. On Mon I still didn't have my med, & ... Employment Discrimination Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:30:48 GMT http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-terminiation-because-of-a-disability-t23.htm#116 http://joeslegalforum.forumotion.net/employment-discrimination-f6/wrongful-terminiation-because-of-a-disability-t23.htm