Answers Posted By Henry F. (Hank) Sherrod III

Answer to Fired, no reason, maybe discrimination

need more information

I would be glad to help, or see if I can, but I need more information, including details on the incident with the other employee and why you think discrimination might be involved (and what kind). Your employer does not have to have a reason to fire you, but it cannot discriminate based on certain categories, like race. It would probably be easiest for you to send me contact information so I can call you, probably on Thursday, as I am out of the office today.

Hank

Henry F. Sherrod III
Henry F. Sherrod III, P.C.
P.O. Box 606
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posted Jan 19, 2005 06:54 AM [EST]

Answer to workplace favortism

workplace favoritism

This is a common situation. Technically, favoritism is not the basis for an employment discrimination claim. Alabama is an employment-at-will state, which means employers can generally make employment decisions without a reason or with bad, unfair, and even untruthful reasons. Based on the limited information you have provided, you might have a claim for national origin discrimination, though that would seem to be somewhat unlikely to have actually been the employer's real motivation. You have certainly been treated unfairly and may have been discriminated against. If you believe discrimination was involved, you should contact the EEOC (go to www.eeoc.gov for information) about filing a charge of discrimination. You have 180 days. You should also consider hiring an attorney to assist you.

For more information about your rights generally, go to www.workplacefairness.org. />
Hank

Henry F. Sherrod III
Henry F. Sherrod III, P.C.
P.O. Box 606
Florence, AL 35631-0606
Phone: 256-764-4141
Toll free: 888-764-4141
Toll free fax: 877-684-0802
Email: hsherrod@hiwaay.net
Web: www.alabamacivilrightslawyer.com />
Go to www.workplacefairness.org to support fair workplace polices and practices and for information about worker rights.

posted Oct 9, 2004 05:47 AM [EST]

Answer to Denied Employability

Denied Employability

Covenants not to compete often can be challenged based on their unreasonableness. That there is no geographic restriction gives you a good start. There are many issues raised by your fact pattern. You should contact a local attorney. I believe you may very well be able to successfully challenge the covenant not to compete. You should consult a local attorney.

posted Jul 12, 2001 7:22 PM [EST]

Answer to Are these pay and overtime errors legal?

It depends on the size of your employer and your d

Whether you are entitled to overtime compensation first depends on the size of your employer's business in dollars. Assuming your employer is large enough, the next question is whether you are exempt from the overtime requirements. That depends upon a number of factors, including the type of work you do, the number of persons you supervise, how much you are paid, and how you are paid. You can contact the Department of Labor in Huntsville for answers to questions. You could also provide additional information. The answer to the second question can be straightforward or more complicated, depending upon your situation.



posted Feb 11, 2001 6:13 PM [EST]