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If employers cannot hire you if you smoke, are overweight, etc, can I limit who I hire on the basis of veteran status or not?

The law prohibits discrimination against veterans--e.g. not hiring or promoting someone because they are …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can my employer require me to submit a doctor's excuse to return to work for intermittent FMLA that is 3 or more days?

From a practical matter, if you have been on intermittent FMLA leave from work, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can my employer require me to submit a doctor's note for intermittent FMLA absences that are 3 or more days in length?

Your employer in order to cover himself/herself for insurance purposes can legally request that …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

What do to if a union president speaks about one's case with another union member? is it a breach of confidentiality?

Whether or not a union president's speaking with another union member about one's grievance …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Must an employment drug screen test be announced in advance?

1) No, it does not need to be announced in advance. As long as …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago