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Retaliation for asking for accommodation in job change

Massachusetts I was a part time bagger at a grocery store, and also a cashier. I am 36 years old and have a disability. Last summer I took paid time off because my family had to move unexpectedly. My manager was hostile because a competitor store was on strike and our store was swamped...

He alleged I had someone else doing my job, which basically entails just being in a public place, monitoring people. This, while he should have been at his own job, across town. The guy is a complete jackass, who claimed he was beaten by police, in spite of six witnesses to the contrary. My...

The other member claimed I was not at work, on numerous occasions. We work offsite. He ended up getting my job, which is closer to his house. He has a documented history of making false allegations about the police.

To cut to the chase, what should he have done to protect my interests? The other guy ended up getting my job!

He sat through my hearings and didn’t say ONE WORD in my defense. I wish I had brought a tape recorder.

Massachusetts I was fired due to allegations (untrue) by another union member. I was rereading the allegations and noticed my union attorney’s name appeared on his complaint as a witness to his signature. Wasn’t he supposed to be representing me?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? ME We bought a used car in southern Maine October of 2011 (2001 Dodge Stratus 83,000 miles on odometer at time of sale). Dealer disclosed in the buyer's guide that there were no known problems. Car had Maine inspection sticker which was issued...