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FFantastique

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Orlando, Florida, US

https://www.modelmayhem.com/forums/post/449723

Rather than incite a riot with resurrecting that old thread, I'm starting another since no one complains about thread proliferation but they do about referring to history.

That case isn't similar to the current situation a friend of mine is facing in Georgia.

So long story short, do you know any good employment attorneys in that state willing to have a pro bono conversation about potential wrongful termination because of discretionary behavior later today (Sunday) because the meeting my friend has with boss is Monday AM?

[I'm not authorized to release details.]

May 20 17 11:32 pm Link

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FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

I believe an initial consultation with an Attorney is always 'pro bono'

May 21 17 04:19 am Link

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PhillipM

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Nashville, Tennessee, US

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
I believe an initial consultation with an Attorney is always 'pro bono'

Yeah, I ran some stuff by an attorney with regard to possibly a legal suit against my municipality.  The phone call was like 10 minutes, and he didn't charge me.  I just ran details by him, and he responded with some thoughts on it.

But on a Sunday?  Might be tough.

May 21 17 05:09 am Link

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WisconsinArt

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Nashotah, Wisconsin, US

If you were groped and have witnesses, you're golden. Otherwise, no matter how much in the right you are, you're probably going to lose the legal battle.

Get over the bitterness and get back on the horse. The only winners in things like this are the lawyers.

May 21 17 06:01 am Link

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FFantastique

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Orlando, Florida, US

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
I believe an initial consultation with an Attorney is always 'pro bono'

Not always.

Jun 20 17 08:58 am Link

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FFantastique

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Orlando, Florida, US

New scenario.
Flight attendant wants to model but doesn't to get terminated.
How does she avoid problems while doing both?
Or is there no safe way?

Jun 20 17 09:07 am Link

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Risen Phoenix Photo

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

FFantastique wrote:
New scenario.
Flight attendant wants to model but doesn't to get terminated.
How does she avoid problems while doing both?
Or is there no safe way?

Is there a clause in her employeement contract forbidding it?  Like school teachers, people in the news business there may be a morality clause that would preclude her from modeling.

Jun 20 17 05:54 pm Link

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FlirtynFun Photography

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Houston, Texas, US

Georgia is a right to work state...you can leave without notice or they can terminate your position without notice as long as the cause is not discriminatory.

Jun 21 17 05:17 am Link

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FFantastique

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Orlando, Florida, US

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:

Is there a clause in her employment contract forbidding it?  Like school teachers, people in the news business there may be a morality clause that would preclude her from modeling.

Is there even a contract?
Let me inquire,..

Jun 21 17 05:23 am Link

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FFantastique

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Orlando, Florida, US

FlirtynFun Photography wrote:
Georgia is a right to work state...you can leave without notice or they can terminate your position without notice as long as the cause is not discriminatory.

The reality of the matter is that often the undesired behavior may not be identified but another reason might be provided, or none at all with the end result still being legal termination and undesired unemployment. I'm seeking the best practices to address the concerns of all parties so that we get optimal results!

Company is based in Illinois.

Jun 21 17 05:26 am Link

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Eagle Rock Photographer

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Los Angeles, California, US

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
I believe an initial consultation with an Attorney is always 'pro bono'

wrong

Jun 21 17 03:52 pm Link

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FlirtynFun Photography

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Houston, Texas, US

FFantastique wrote:

The reality of the matter is that often the undesired behavior may not be identified but another reason might be provided, or none at all with the end result still being legal termination and undesired unemployment. I'm seeking the best practices to address the concerns of all parties so that we get optimal results!

Company is based in Illinois.

it's great that the company is based in Illinois...but where does the employee you're talking about work? If it's GA, then said company has to follow Georgia's laws and right to work would apply.

Jun 21 17 07:48 pm Link