Biting the hand, should I sue my company?

What are your strategies for deciding if I should sue my company?
Your Rant: I think I have a good discrimination lawsuit against my company. But I once saw a coworker sue and lose everything-his job, home and marriage. Is there any way to tell when it’s worth the risk?
911 Repair,
Speaking of lawsuits, did you [...]

My lawyer is off base-I’m afraid of being thrown out

How do you determine if your lawyer is on target?
Your Rant: I’ve got a lawsuit against my company for unlawful termination. At the beginning I had a lot of confidence in my lawyer, but recently he doesn’t seem to care about my case. 
911 Repair,
Of all the entrepreneurial ventures I’ve heard about, Akira Harreruya’s is [...]

Sue the #*@$! How to find a great lawyer

What are your strategies for getting a great lawyer to take on your case?
Your Rant: I got screwed by my company. I want to fight back. What’s the best way to find a good lawyer? 
911 Repair,
Before we get to lawyers, let me tell you what I learned about “fighting back” from my daughter. Hallie was [...]

Work hurts, coping with a dangerous job

What are your strategies for surviving a dangerous job?
Your Rant: I work in a warehouse and my coworkers and I all think that conditions here are unsafe. The company won’t listen to our complaints. What can we do?
911 Repair,
At least you know unsafe when you see it. Check this out. A guy named Luke [...]

Fingers to the bone in overtime-pay vs “comp” time legalities

 How do you deal with overtime issues?

Your Rant: My company offers us one hour of comp time for each hour of overtime we work. Shouldn’t they be paying us time-and-a-half? SHOW ME THE MONEY
911 Repair,
Check this out: a guy in Marion, Illinois robbed a bank, got arrested, then tried to post bail using the cash [...]

Whistle or lose it! I gotta blow the whistle on my company

What’s your whistle blowing strategy?
Your Rant: My company refuses to pay us the overtime we’re owed. I’ve complained to my boss but he says that it’s this way or the highway. It stinks and I’m thinking of calling the local paper to blow the whistle
911 Repair
Recently Pat Rusin blew the whistle on another smelly situation. [...]

Your rights at work, less than you probably realize

 What are your strategies concerning your rights at work?
Your Rant: What exactly are your rights at work?
911 Repair: Our series on the most important workplace laws concludes this week with a legal doctrine that was first established by a 19th century lawsuit. Believe it or not, this precedent, the “at will” doctrine, still largely defines [...]

Penny for your thoughts, getting paid fairly at work

 What are your strategies for getting paid fairly at work?
Your Rant: Is there anything you can do to ensure that you’ll be paid fairly at work?
911 Repair: This month we’re reviewing the top four laws that every employer and employee needs to understand. We’re up to number two this week, the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Remember [...]

Not a discriminating person, coping with discrimination at work

What are your strategies for overcoming discrimination at work?
Your Rants: How can you protect yourself from discrimination at work?
911 Repair:
Last time we covered the fourth most important workplace law, the OSH act. This week, it’s number three in our countdown of most important workplace laws; Title Seven of the Civil Rights Act. This is the [...]

Working Wounded, tips for creating a healthier workplace

 What are your strategies for staying healthy at work?
Your Rant: I’ve got a bunch of medical problems because of my job. Is there anything I can do to create a healthier workplace?
911 Repair:
We are a nation governed by law and that’s why I’m going to devote the next four columns to the most important laws [...]