Answers Posted By Frank Shooster

Answer to Retaliation for report to Internal Audit

Whistleblowing

What you describe sounds like a classic case of whistleblower retaliation in violation of state and possibly Federal laws.

There all all kinds of hoops to jump through before we can say you have a good case, but you would be well advised to consult qualified counsel immediately.

If you would like to schedule and appointment you can reach us at 800-207-4004.

posted Sep 26, 2007 10:12 AM [EST]

Answer to Harrasment and Retaliation for whistle blowing

Whistleblowing

This is a textbook whistleblower retaliation case.

You can sue your employer for economic and emotional distress damages and legal fees.

Whether you would win is an entirely different question. The law is complex and difficult to navigate. Moreover they are often difficult to prove since few co-workers are prepared to risk their jobs to support you. People whose integrity you respect will clam up or claim to have poor memories. If you aren't working for a government agency, and you can prove that your former employer is blackballing you, you could also sue for punitive damages.

There are normally lots of reasons to act quickly in these kinds of cases, since witnesses and electronic evidence can disappear.

There are a several dozen laws which contain whistleblower protections, each with its own technicalities and deadlines for taking legal action. You should consult an attorney right away.

Frank Shooster
advancingjustice.com

posted Sep 1, 2007 7:27 PM [EST]

Answer to Earned commissions not paid after discussed.

Failure to pay commissions

Your employer has breached the contract. A unilateral mistake by the employer is not a defense. Breach of oral contract has a 4 year statute of limitations. Commissions arte somtimes considered wages for purposes of the wages owed act, which would also require the employer to pay your legal fees. That stutate has a much shorter limitations--two years. Even though the law gives you time to pursue this claim, it is rarely advisable to wait. Memories fade, witnesses move or die, key documents are discarded and so on.

posted Jul 17, 2007 7:04 PM [EST]

Answer to owed vacation hours after being terminated for no reason

owed vacation hours after being terminated for no reason

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posted May 9, 2007 3:24 PM [EST]

Answer to Employee slandered and has proof

Employee slandered and has proof

Thanks for your inquiry. We screen each and every inquiry individual to determine if it has possible merit. Based on your inquiry, there may have been a violation of state and/or federal law. As much as we would like to answer your question directly, employment attorneys cannot ethically give proper legal advice without meeting with a client and reviewing a detailed intake questionnaire. Since employment claims often involve very short statutory deadlines, it is essential you obtain legal advice as soon as possible. Please call me at 1-800-667-3659 and I�ll be happy to schedule an appointment for you with one of our qualified attorneys. For more information about our firm, please go to www.advancingjustice.com />

posted May 9, 2007 3:23 PM [EST]

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