Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of questions that we address on a regular basis. While general answers to these questions may be of some benefit, because of the complexities of the laws as it relates to each situation; general answers can be misleading or entirely incorrect. For this reason it is urged that if you have a legal question that you secure an evaluation to your specific facts.
Age Discrimination
Am I being treated differently because of my age?
Race Discrimination
Am I being treated differently because of my race?
National Origin Discrimination
Am I being treated differently because of my country of origin?
Pregnancy Discrimination
Am I being treated differently because of the fact that I am pregnant or because I have requested time off related to my pregnancy?
Disability Discrimination
Am I being treated differently because I have a disability or because have I requested an accommodation that would allow me to perform my job, but have been refused or have I been retaliated against for requesting an accommodation?
Sexual Orientation
Am I being treated differently because of my sexual orientation?
Wage and Hour Claims
What does "exempt" mean?
I have been given the title of manager, but I don't manage anyone. Am I still exempt?
How far back can I go to collect overtime?
Who decides/what controls if I am entitled to overtime?
Does the fact that I am a highly salaried employee affect whether I am entitled to overtime?
How can I prove the hours I've worked if I don't have records?
Can my employer (current) take action against me if I bring up the issue of unpaid overtime?
At - Will
What are my rights as an at - will employee?
What if I have relocated to accept a job and find out after accepting the job that the position is not what was promised or I was terminated shortly after accepting the position?
Arbitration Provisions
If I have signed an arbitration provision can I still sue?
Can I be forced to sign an arbitration agreement?
Sexual Harassment
What constitutes sexual harassment?
Do I have to complain about the harassment to be able to sue?
Do I have to participate in an investigation?
Can I just quit and still sue?
What is hostile work environment?
How often must harassing conduct occur before it is considered hostile?
Can I be sexually harassed by a person of the same sex?
What do I do if it is my boss that is harassing me?
Can I complain anonymously?
Do I have a say in what happens to the harasser (ie. Termination)?
Can I be retaliated against for bringing a sexual harassment complaint?
Family Medical Leave
How much time am I entitled to take and under what circumstances?
Do I have to take my leave all at one time?
Can my employer retaliate against me because I've taken Family Leave?
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