Anyone here a lawyer?

Guru · January 22, 2008 6:45AM

Need some legal advice. PM me please. Thanks!

ripkenintheminors · January 22, 2008 6:44AM

ripkenintheminors · January 22, 2008 6:45AM

Apparently I knew what you were going to type before you did and posted my reply.

stown · January 22, 2008 6:46AM

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I want details, dammit!

BobaFett72 · January 22, 2008 6:50AM

The Priest touched you where? and how many times? How man zeroes do you want on the check?

tcbphd · January 22, 2008 6:51AM

Joe's a lawyer--call him direct.

ripkenintheminors · January 22, 2008 6:54AM

This sounds like a poll in the making...

Seriously though, I hope everything is going as good as possible.

WinPitcher · January 22, 2008 6:56AM

No but I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last nite.

Too bad you didn't ask for any message board lawyers, the place is filled with them.

In all seriousness I'm sure someone will turn up. Rip you have that crystal ball out or what?

Steve

Guru · January 22, 2008 7:01AM

Who's Joe? Joe Orlando?

bigfische · January 22, 2008 7:05AM

follow the ESQ.

larryallen73 · January 22, 2008 7:07AM

Post your question. If it has anything to do with wills, trusts or probate (and preferably California law) I can answer with authority! Esq.

ripkenintheminors · January 22, 2008 7:07AM

<< Rip you have that crystal ball out or what? >>

It would appear.

MeteoriteGuy · January 22, 2008 7:09AM

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<< Rip you have that crystal ball out or what? >>

It would appear. >>

Those crystal balls are overpriced trinklets (nice ones around $1000 or more). Go with the magic 8-ball. It is cheap and decisive. (Well unless you get the "TRY AGAIN.")

Guru · January 22, 2008 7:12AM

It has to do with unfair labor practices. I'm not really willing to post the details here.

bigfische · January 22, 2008 7:13AM

If you are white male, you probably dont have a case. Dont waste your money.

Alfonz24 · January 22, 2008 7:15AM

<< If you are white male, you probably dont have a case. Dont waste your money. >>

Unless he is gay.

Guru · January 22, 2008 7:16AM

Again, not wanting to post details. If you are a lawyer, please just PM me.

JTB · January 22, 2008 7:16AM

I know a little about this area, but am not a lawyer. In general, if you think you were treated unfairly, you probably were. It's also probably not illegal unless you have a contract in which your employer said they weren't going to treat you unfairly. Most people don't. If you don't like your job quit; otherwise shut up.

JT

bigfische · January 22, 2008 7:17AM

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<< If you are white male, you probably dont have a case. Dont waste your money. >>

Unless he is gay. >>

good call

WinPitcher · January 22, 2008 7:18AM

Also if it is family related I suggest you let it go.

Steve

WinPitcher · January 22, 2008 7:19AM

Most people don't. If you don't like your job quit; otherwise shut up.

Ouch

Steve

vintagetoppsguy · January 22, 2008 7:25AM

<< Most people don't. If you don't like your job quit; otherwise shut up. >>

I thought Guru just started a new job

Alfonz24 · January 22, 2008 7:25AM

Guru,

In all seriousness, if you really believe you have an issue/case, find a local labor attorney. I am sure you could call up, explain and see if they have any interest. If someone on the board does pm you and he feels you have a valid case, you will probably end up at the same place.

Also mentioned if this involves family, then it is more than just a labor issue and will (probably already has) cause future unintended problems. In which case, ALL sides lose.

Best of luck.

Guru · January 22, 2008 8:02AM

Hey JT, blow it out your rear buddy. It has nothing to do with me. It's not about my situation with my brother in law. I just said I didn't want to post details. I appreciate the advice Alfonz. Vintage, I have my final interview tomorrow.
By the way JT, where do you come off making statements like that. Do you have some issue with me or what?

julen23 · January 22, 2008 8:09AM

yes u will get laid 1 day....

1 day

j

gumbyfan · January 22, 2008 8:21AM

larryallen73 · January 22, 2008 9:24AM

I think the man formerlly no as TeknoBaby likes having you here Guru. People will forget about him if you keep up this soft shell. Relax dude.

calaban7 · January 22, 2008 10:01AM

We have a good law firm , here in the People's Republic Of Maryland, that goes by the name of "Dewey , Cheetim & Howe ". They mainly handle issues like Toilet direction issues for our Muslim immates, hate crime issues, where 15 underprivililiged youths beat a 75 year white women, but she drop the "letter" bomb and sued for fighting back and hurting one of these future imates or trying to ban the discussion of the Praying Mantis in pubic " Government" schools. Things that move society forward.

Its really ashame that 95 % of them ruin it for the rest.

Good Luck.

Guru · January 22, 2008 10:14AM

Well, I think you should shut-up larryallen! J/k, point taken. Thanks.

grote15 · January 22, 2008 11:18AM

Ask SteveK, he knows lots of lawyers...

gumbyfan · January 22, 2008 11:22AM

Free Advice

JTB · January 22, 2008 11:27AM

<< Hey JT, blow it out your rear buddy. It has nothing to do with me. It's not about my situation with my brother in law. I just said I didn't want to post details. I appreciate the advice Alfonz. Vintage, I have my final interview tomorrow.
By the way JT, where do you come off making statements like that. Do you have some issue with me or what? >>

I don't have an issue with you. I'm just pointing out reality. Most people who bring up "unfair labor practices" think that they have been fired (or otherwise affected) illegally. The truth is that companies have the freedom to make many kinds of bad decisions, including treating people unfairly, without acting illegally (it's called employment at will). Almost every labor attorney has a webpage that basically says: "If you think you've been wrongfully terminated, you probably haven't. So don't even bother calling us." For example, from wrongfultermination.com

A “wrongful termination” is one in which an employer has discharged or laid off an employee in violation of a legal right of the employee. It is not enough for the employee to simply show that he/she was treated unfairly but the person must show that the firing was “wrongful” meaning one or more legal rights were violated. Almost every state has adopted the legal concept of “employment at will” which developed in England centuries ago and means that it is presumed that the employer has the right to terminate someone with or without a reason and likewise the employee has the right to quit at any time with or without a reason.

stown · January 22, 2008 11:43AM

<< the employer has the right to terminate someone with or without a reason >>

Don't know abou the state you live in but if you do that in Texas, they can sue.

Doesn't mean they win but you could end up in court.

WinPitcher · January 22, 2008 12:09PM

I guess it also depends on the company. A major corp. will have documentation and would likely not just fire someone w/o cause. A small company can always say we had to lay off. as long as they pay the unemployment insurance all would be good.

Steve

JTB · January 23, 2008 1:12AM

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<< the employer has the right to terminate someone with or without a reason >>

Don't know abou the state you live in but if you do that in Texas, they can sue.

Doesn't mean they win but you could end up in court. >>

And this is the kind of irrational fear that makes companies keep people they should fire. People _can_ sue for anything; but it will be hard to find a labor attorney who will take a case based on "they were mean to me". A couple of states have degraded employment at will. TX is not one of them.

larryallen73 · January 23, 2008 1:16AM

I believe there are different standards for "lawsuits" and "unemployment" hearings. Thus, even though most people are "at will" employees who can be terminated for NO reason I believe they still have certain remidies at unemployment hearings. I am NOT an employment lawyer. Additionally, I think there are some protected classes like older employees, minorities, etc... but I am really not sure of that. Also, as stated above people can sue anybody at anytime. They are not likely to win an employment lawsuit but they can sue. There are not a lot of employment lawyers who take those cases on a contingency which is a good way to judge if you have a case. If no lawyer will take your case on a contingency you probably have no case. Also, as a few people said, most people just deal with their job and if it gets to tough they go find another job... and then find out the grass is not necessarily greener. Good luck.

Leiascards · January 23, 2008 1:21AM

Actually Texas has very few laws regarding labor. They are an employment at will state which gives employers the right to discontinue employment with or without warning. It also gives employees the same rights.

As far as suing an employeer for wrongful termination in Texas or anywhere else the odds of winning a case are very, very slim. Usually the only way to win them is to prove your employeer broke an EEO law or you were terminated for refusing to do something that is against the law. Even then you have to have proof.

stown · January 23, 2008 1:43AM

<< Actually Texas has very few laws regarding labor. They are an employment at will state which gives employers the right to discontinue employment with or without warning. It also gives employees the same rights. >>

There is a huge difference between firing someone with or without WARNING and with or without REASON.

That's comparing apples to oranges; unless you mistyped and meant reason...

cravetopps · January 23, 2008 2:11AM

there are many exceptions to the "at will" employment laws. So, don't assume "at will" means you can be wrongfully terminated. I would urge you to take the advice of several of the people on this board and discuss with a labor attorney. of course, this could be costly and unless you have a huge payoff potential, it would be tough to find someone to take this on a contingency basis. Also, unless the employer has done something pretty blatant, they could drag this on for months or even years depending on how much they want to dig in their heels. sometimes you can get a "free" short consultation with a labor attorney based on a brief conversation of the merits of the case. call one.

Stingray · January 23, 2008 2:17AM

LarryAlllen I believe is one

storm888 · January 23, 2008 2:21AM

"There is a huge difference between firing someone with or without WARNING and with or without REASON."
That's comparing apples to oranges; unless you mistyped and meant reason...
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In "employment at will' states, I need NO reason to terminate an employee.

I simply CANNOT terminate an employee for "an illegal reason."

I cannot dump members of a protected class just because I dislike the class,
or just because they "cost more" than their replacements.

If an employee is dumped for an illegal reason, he has lots of recourse.
Otherwise, NONE.

Anyone here a lawyer?

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