AboutPaul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. Expertise I am a licensed attorney and Judge Pro Tempore who has conducted and been involved in hundreds of mediations and thousands of arbitrations. I can answer questions regarding settlement conferences, mediations or arbitrations. I do not give legal advice over the internet and it would be helpful to list your location such as country or state.
Experience I am a licensed attorney, Judge Pro Tempore and adjunct professor.
Experience in the area I have been a licensed attorney since 1989 and a Judge Pro Tempore since 2005. Additionally, I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics
Organizations State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court American Bar Association National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Kennedy Institute of Ethics National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004 Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Question Can you be terminated from your Job because you did not receive a bonus?
My company gives out monthly bonuses for people who meet certain goals now they are telling people that if you do not actually bonus you will be terminated. I'm not sure if it is just a scare tactic so that you will improve or if it is really a possibility.
Answer Kailey,
It depends on your state's laws and whether you are contracted, however, it sounds as if your company is saying the employees will be terminated if they do not meet their goals. Generally, this is acceptable unless it violates Title VII discrimination, the ADA or FMLA. To determine if it is a violation of these federal or particular state statutes, you should speak to an attorney in your state or consult with the Department of Labor or the EEOC.
