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Recently Asked Questions

What is the employer required to compensate if your position is eliminated?
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2013 1:47 PM [EST] in   |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is a non-compete agreement valid if it is not co-signed by the company?
1 answer  |  asked May 6, 2013 7:02 PM [EST] in Non-competition  |  applies to Ohio

Is it legal to demote employee without notice when FMLA has expired?
1 answer  |  asked May 10, 2013 2:52 PM [EST] in Other  |  applies to California

Employer requires employee to be available by phone and in person during term of severance payments.
1 answer  |  asked May 13, 2013 09:38 AM [EST] in Severance pay  |  applies to Massachusetts

can a employer tell you have to work 12hrs or else?
1 answer  |  asked May 7, 2013 10:05 AM [EST] in Other  |  applies to Ohio

Questions Needing Answers

Can your supervisor announce your termination to all staff before you are notified even if the emplo
asked Apr 7, 2013 9:44 PM [EST] in At-will  |  applies to District of Columbia

Are non-competes enforceable?
asked Mar 11, 2013 9:35 PM [EST] in Non-competition  |  applies to Tennessee

Is IVF (in-vitro fertilization) covered by FMLA?
asked Apr 28, 2013 11:54 AM [EST] in FMLA  |  applies to West Virginia

I have been harassed and discriminated against for 3 years
asked May 17, 2013 10:44 AM [EST] in Harassment  |  applies to New Jersey

Limit me directly or indirectly own, manage, operate, invest, or financial assist a restaurant?
asked Feb 28, 2013 1:21 PM [EST] in Non-competition  |  applies to Michigan