When conferring with a Union Rep. should I expect that to be in confidence such as Lawyer/Client privilege?
537934
No such privilege exist with union rep.
815542
In my opinion, I think you have to be crafty, deceitful is a good trait! Oh! I nearly forgot! Greedy! and lies, you must be able to lie effectively! Prolong litigation for as long as you can, as it makes you more money! And take them for as much as you can! Wring your client out so no more money is left! Of course that is after you've wrung out the defendant!!!!! lol. I hope this helps! Have a good day!
1028710
The law on this subject can vary quite a bit from state to state, as some (like New York) offer very strong protection for a person's identity -- particularly if that identity has some commercial or celebrity value.  I think you have several strong claims, including misrepresentation, fraud, unjust enrichment (the money they make selling copies of the interview), invasion of privacy, misappropriation of your name or face value (if you are famous or infamous), and on and on.  Many of the claims you would be making sound in equity rather than in law (a distinction that might bore you to death to see explained), but it basically means that those guys would come in "with dirty hands" in lawyer-speak, having committed a deception at the outset that basically invited trouble.  Judges hate that stuff and would probably tend to side with you, if it came to that.  Their lawyers will know that.  You should seriously consider interrupting your lawyer's holiday or talking to someone in his office or referral list.  (Most attorneys would usually have someone "on call" for their clients if they were going to be out of contact.)  You have a strong case but should probably act right away to preserve your rights.  Remember that vigilant defense of your rights this time can help discourage the bad guys from messing with you next time.  Good luck.
671499
A suggestion:  Look in the yellow pages for attorneys and see if any say they do workers' comp.  Call a few, set an appointment, go and tell them your story and get advice directly from someone who knows the field and can ask you questions if anything isn't clear.\nSecond suggestion: If you are in a union, or know someone who is find out who the union thinks is a good attorney.
85102
Present yourself in a nonthreatening manner. State it in question form. Let the superior think it was their idea. When you build a rapport with the superior overtime, they will learn to respect you and then you can get to a relationship where you can offer input and the superior may ask you for your ideas.
787513
I am not in a union anymore. I used to belong to the I.A.M. (International association of machinists and aerospace workers). There were monthly dues. I was a senior shop steward for 3 years. I found that the union was a joke. There were no real benefits. When it came to contract time the company gave what they were going to give anyway. What I mean is there were trained attorneys on their side when all the union had were regular working people that had no real education. \n\nMy name is Jim and I am a machinist (25 years).\n\nIf you are thinking of joining or implementing a union look into it very carefully. Talk to people whom they represent and see what they think of that particular union. \n\nPersonally, I would not join a union.
470371
You get a union card and an agent...show up for casting calls when they go out. Good luck!
247025
You should forward the emails directly to your supervisor AND to your Human Resources department also so they can keep copies in your personnel file.\n\nYou shouldn't worry at all about it looking 'conceited'.  Maybe if you just went to the supervisor and told him or her how great you are, that would seem conceited.  But you have references from customers saying how great you are, and that really is something the supervisor would want to know about!\n\nkeep up the good work!
207817
Best way is through good communication.  If the client always feels like he or she knows what you are doing and why, when it is likely to happen, and what are the potential outcomes, he is much more satisfied with you.  On top of that, you should do your best to know the client, make him or her feel like your remember him or her, work personal details about both the client and yourself into your conversations, but don't go overboard.  I've always though clients appreciate a representative who is comfortable as talks to them as an equal, rather than seeming wither 1) a superior professional "just leave this to the people who know" or 2) an overeager person desperate for their business "Whatever you say, sir, anything else I can do sir, etc."
867959
Having a good conscience is very commendable, but doing what is right for you is very important. Provided you tell your prospective employer as soon as possible, there's really nothing wrong with it. That's not to say they won't be upset, but that's life.
484338
Sounds to me like you want to teach this person a lesson. Sorry to say that those are not good legal grounds for a lawsuit.  You will never find an attorney to take this kind of case on contingency.  So, if you really want to pursue this you'll have to do it out of pocket, which will be obscenely expensive.\n\nIf your reputation was not in fact harmed then I would say to have a talk with the person, their boss, etc and then let it go.
683389
Free advice being worth what you pay for it, I would definitely leave the race issue out of it if it were me.  After all, is it really a race issue or an issue of gender and hostility in the work environment?  That has nothing to do with race; it has to do with unethical people.  I'm not implying that you are, in any way, unaware of the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, but the emphasis is on Equal Opportunity; it is not meant to be only for race related issues.\n\nWere it me, I would definitely contact the EEOC; they will take your report.  When I did it, i believe I had to speak to someone along the lines of an intake coordinator, *briefly* describing what my issues were and they gave me a case number and told me i would be contacted by a case coordinator as soon as my complaint had been reviewed.\n\nGender discrimination and hostile work environment are two very valid EEOC areas of investigation and that sounds like what you are dealing with.  Also, if you happen to be older than the Union President (especially considerably so; example: you're in your late 40's and he's in his early 30's), you could file charges of age discrimination, as well.\n\nIt sounds like you have very legitimate grounds for going to the EEOC and at least starting the process.\n\nGood luck; it sure sounds like they are doing everything they can to force you to quit!
1023466
I guess it would depend on what company have hired you ... but i would make sure that you state very cleary what your role(s) are going to be  , how long the contract is for , your hourly rate for the service and things like that. I would see legal advice to make sure that any contact you have drawn up would be water tight in a civl court should anything go wrong.
986051
You should talk to your union representative if you have one.  Sometimes people are forced to resign from their jobs because their bosses threaten them with termination, but they do not realize that they may have a few more rights.  The moment your supervisor mentions termination then you need to demand the right to see your union rep.  Actually, you should postpone any meeting that may led to further discipline until a union rep can be with you at the proceeding.  If you do not have a union representative then maybe you could hire a lawyer and fight to be reinstated or have some sort of compensation.  However, it is often best to move on after leaving a position where you were fired because a dozen windows can often open once you have closed a door.  Life is not perfect, but if is better to find a job that will make you happy and were your boss might appreciate you more.
250932
go to phone book and find a lawyer who works on a contingency basis
260108
I am not sure if I can answer your question, but I will try... Communication in the workplace is not usually confidential or private. While you told your employer certain information in confidence, the breach of that confidence is a personal issue of trust between you and your employer, not necessarily a legal issue. There may be other issues that could give rise to a legal issue, but my only suggestion would be to speak to a lawyer in you area that could tell you what your options are.\n\nIf you need help finding a lawyer, try looking at http://www.martindale.com/
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The job section of major newspapers often have regular columnists. You could email them your question.\n\nYou could go to or phone an individual at the Reference Desk of a Library. They could put their finger right on the book you need and hand it to you.\n\nPick a company at random and ask for their human resources department and then ask them that question. I would NOT mention your assignment to people at your job or your school -- unless this is a school or work assignment and you've been instructed to do so.\n\nAre these rights that are guaranteed by federal law? state law? Then you'd check out government listings for fair practices and employment.\n\nAnother thought might the ACLU: American Civil Liberties Union.\n\nNOW, the National Organization of Women, might have that information also.\n\nI am wondering though if you feel that your rights as an employee are not being respected? If that is true, then I would recommend that you find someone that you trust that will listen to you, maybe a therapist? Because if you are going to pursue learning of your rights with the intention of confronting your boss, it might be wise to approach the situation with the best possible attitude. And you could discuss what that might be with a therapist. I would imagine if you are feeling that way that you are angry. And that is not the best place to be coming from when approaching someone about such a serious topic as your privacy rights -- unless it is something really really blatantly wrong. In that case you'd probably want to talk to a lawyer. There are places where you can get free legal advice ("pro bono").\n\nAll the Best of Luck to You.