any one study employment law? HELP!?
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i study law in Britain. \n\nfirstly if you are in America you need 29 U.S.C. § 206 -  it ensures that all employees are entitled to equal pay for equal work, but so far as i know it has to be between a man an a woman.\n\nin the EU (including the UK) its article 141, but again between a man and a woman, you must lodge a tribunal application, go and see a solicitor about the specific procedures, or there may be help on-line-try \n\nhttp://www.employmenttribunals.gov.uk/\n \nArticle 141 says: \n \n1. Each Member State shall ensure that the principle of equal pay for male and female workers for equal work or work of equal value is applied.\n \n2. For the purpose of this Article, 'pay means the ordinary basic or minimum wage or salary and any other consideration, whether in cash or in kind, which the worker receives directly or indirectly, in respect of his employment, from his employer.\n \nEqual pay without discrimination based on sex means:\n \n(a) that pay for the same work at piece rates shall be calculated on the basis of the same unit of measurement;\n \n(b) that pay for work at time rates shall be the same for the same job.\n \n3. The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251, and after consulting the Economic and Social Committee, shall adopt measures to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.\n \n4. With a view to ensuring full equality in practise between men and women in working life, the principle of equal treatment shall not prevent any Member State from maintaining or adopting measures providing for specific advantages in order to make it easier for the under-represented sex to pursue a vocational activity or to prevent or compensate for disadvantages in professional careers.\n\nin the UK there is the equal pay act 1970, the scope is basically the same as the EU, and the EU one has amended it.\n\nunless you can find an opposite gender employee from the 'new batch' to compare with and use as an example to validate your claim (nothing will happen to them, they would just be an example!), so far as i know there is no law against discriminating between same gender people, although case law is starting to lean that way.\n\nthere are basically the same laws as those above if you are black, homosexual, disabled, you feel it could be down to appearance or any other minority group (email and i can give you these exact laws if you want them). however there may be actions under human rights act article 14 freedom from discrimination. it would be something to see a solicitor about as there is not enough room for me to go into too much detail here!
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If you do, and don't have a union or all employees to back you up, be prepared to be fired.  You won't win any lawsuits either since it's called insubordination and non-performance of duties and a rightful reason for termination of employment.  If you don't like your job situation, the best thing would be to try to find another one you like better.  Depending on the job, there are usually a lot of people standing in line to take it if you don't want it.
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You could start by looking here: http://www.megalaw.com/oh/top/ohlabor.php\n\nThis site has links to Ohio Employment & Labor Statutes, and many, many links to other labor information.
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You need an attorney who handles civil matters such as contract law unless you had an employment contract which would mean you need someone who handles employment law.\n\nGet a referral from the local bar association.
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This is a very tough situation you are in.  I believe the labor laws vary from state to state.  To begin with, you might call the Labor Board for the state of Georgia.  You may want to search this website http://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/employment_laws_rules.htm\nfor any initial action.\n\nSince there is financial problems, you may also want to see if you qualify for benefits with your state welfare system.  They may be able to help you during this time with purchasing food and may help with some bills.  Explain the situation to them and you may get the help you need.\n\nGood Luck!!
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Your best bet is to consult an attorney. They don't charge too much for consultation services.\n\nMaybe start here:\n\nhttp://www.hg.org/employ.html\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/laborlaws/l/aa102300_2.htm\nhttp://www.lawguru.com/\nhttp://www.cbia.com/HR/HRIssuesAndLaws/laborrelationsandunionlaws/default.htm
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Before you contact a lawyer you should consider doing the ground work.  Have you contacted someone in the Human Resources dept. (if your company has one) or have you made anyone at work aware of the situation?  If you haven't already, start keeping notes concerning when, where and everything about any instance that you consider boss abuse.  You weren't specific as to whether it was physical, verbal or just in general abuse but no matter which one, keep anything that can "prove" your case - pictures, notes, emails, audio recordings.....\n\nThis doesn't exactly answer the question you asked but I thought it might be of some use.
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You have every right to sue for wrongful termination and discrimination.I wish you the best of luck in dealing with this but you can win.All you have to do is contact a lawyer and go from there.
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Just contact the EEOC. they will file a law suit against the person. Report it to the boss in writing.
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open your phone book go to labor relations if ya can't find that, talk to the employer  (BE NICE) and then if no luck go to small claims court you don't need an attorney and the cost is about $45. to file be sure to sue for court cost too so ya can recover your filling fee and cost of copies of paper work or whatever. You must have proof of all that you are going after though. Good luck
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If you work in a Right to Work state then not really. The employer or the employee can terminate the employment at anytime without reason. \n\nAs long as there was not blatent act of discrimination, and as you said, they informed you that you violated the attendance policy, then you probably won't have much luck in a court of law. \n\nHopefully you live in an area where jobs are plentiful.\n\nGood Luck
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Look up 'hostile work environment', get a lawyer.
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Were you specifically told that your condition was the reason for your termination? You need to speak to an attorney who specializes in labor law.\n\nDepends on what the condition is as well.
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Employment Law is decided by Employment Tribunals, rather than courts although final appeals can go to the High Court particularly if they are about a specific point of law. But those are very rare.\n\nCheck the link below for more information.
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If you have already addressed it with your supervisor and no action has been taken, I would go to the HR department.  If no HR department exist and they do not have a discrimination policy they are following, then you might want to find a lawyer soon.  \n\nThe proper order is supervisor then HR then lawyer.
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This depends entirely upon your state's employment commission. I recommend finding the website for them, or giving them a call so they can either tell you what your rights and procedures should be or refer you to appropriate counsel.
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You'll have to read the fine print in your contract. Your employer may reserve the right to reduce your working hours in certain circumstances. It also depends on the laws where you live.\n\nIf in doubt, go see a lawyer - preferably one familiar with labor law. An initial consultation shouldn't cost you more than $100 - or may even be free - and if your case is valid, they'll work on contingency (which means you don't pay unless you win your suit).