Family Medical Leave Claims

Wrongfully Fired Because Of A Medical Condition?

How Employees Can Prove Disability Discrimination And FMLA Retaliation  When an employer gets sued for employment discrimination, wrongful termination, or retaliation, they all seem to know the same song: “performance.” They play it loudly. They play it repeatedly....

Wrongfully Fired. Should I Represent Myself?

Why Pro Se Employees Almost Always Lose  Many employees believe that if they were wrongfully fired, faced employment discrimination at work, retaliated against by a mean boss or manager, or simply treated unfairly, they can sue their employer on their own...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Refusing To Talk To And Train Coworkers

Even If You Are Pregnant And Scheduled For FMLA Leave Pregnancy protects employees from pregnancy discrimination. The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) protects eligible employees who need maternity leave. Neither one gives an employee a golden ticket to make...

Can My Boss Beat Retaliation Claims With Poor Performance? When Employers Use Performance To Defeat Discrimination Cases

If you’re an employee dealing with employment discrimination or retaliation; or maybe you were wrongfully fired today, you’re probably asking this question: can my employer really get away with this? In employment law, employers often try to repackage race...

If I Lose My Case, Can I Sue Again In Another Court? Why Res Judicata Prevents Repeat Claims

If you are an employee who lost an employment, retaliation, or wrongful termination, you might be wondering: can I try again in a different court against the same employer? In employment law, and whether your claim involves race/color, gender, gender identity, sexual...

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