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Ohio unemployment appealing denial because of severance
I saw an answer on MEL (I-was-denied-unemployment-because-of-my-lump-sem-severance-package) Is there anyway to appeal the denial of benefits because of a lump sum severance. Ohio unemployment has dete... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do i qualify for unemployment with a lump sum severance in Indiana?
Hello - I received a lump sum severance package in Indiana due to reorganization/buyout at my company. I was told to go ahead and apply for unemployment.... they gave it to me...and now they are askin... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Received severance lump sum, TN, denied unemployment. I am awaiting an appeal hearing as I understand the law states if it is a lump sum payment then its not distributed, it was taxed at the gift tax rate, will I win an appeal?
Separation letter states severance pay, severance agreement states lump sum payout taxed at 22%. I was denied unemployment and I have appealed. Doesn’t the law state if it was a lump sum and not dis... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

In Florida, how does unemployment work after receiving lump sum of severance?
I am in Florida. I was laid off and given a severance package for 3 months to be paid out biweekly. It has been paid out bi-weekly until 1/15 when the company decided that it would pay out the remaini... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

I am being let go in Ohio and am going to receive 45 weeks of "severance"
It is my understanding that the "severance" will be paid in a lump sum. Am I correct in assuming that I can apply and receive unemployment compensation after declaring this lump sum on the first week ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance pay and Ohio Unemployment
I received a lump sum severance where it states it is the cash equivalent of 6 months of my gross base pay. ODJS is stating I cannot collect unemployment until after the 6 month period since the sever... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Update to my question... I am in Florida and wondering if I have a chance at winning an appeal?
I am in Florida. I was laid off and given a severance package for 3 months to be paid out biweekly. It has been paid out bi-weekly until 1/15 when the company decided that it would pay out the remaini... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

In Florida, how does unemployment work after receiving lump sum of severance?
My last day is Sept 30th and I will receive lump sum severance in October for 40 weeks. What is the current answer for 2019. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

COVID Layoff, then a lump sum payment (likely PPP loan related)...should I be claiming unemployment?
COVID-related: I was given a lump sum intended to equal my pay from May 31 until July 31. Some posts on here advise I do not qualify for unemployment benefits until after July 31, others suggest the d... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I may be stretching. But in lieu of me being told I would qualify for unemployment immediately because the severance was dispersed in a 'lump sum.' I received my rejection for the period until 'lump sum' is exhausted. This is an assessment from ODJFS. Yes
Seems a bit unfair because the lump sum is half of my regular pay, yet they want me to treat the period as regular when it virtually reflects half the time. Not only was my group laid off, but there a... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Should I pursue appealing denial of unemployment compensation due to lump sum severance pay?
I received a year's wages in one lump sum in a severance pkg upon leaving my job due to office closure. I filed for unemployment benefits (TN) but was denied due to severance pay. They informed me of ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Is an employer allowed to change their mind after the fact about severance allocation?
When I was laid off, I opted to take a severance package rather than be placed on a recall list. I asked my employer twice whether the payments would be counted as lump sum or allocated over several w... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

I am employed in Delaware and am receiving a lump sum severance payment as my role was eliminated. Can i file for unemployment? When do i file and what would i be eligible for?
I am employed in Delaware. My position is being eliminated and i will receive a 2 month severance lump sum. Can i file for unemployment? When do i file (immediately? After the lump sum is paid? after ... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

I live in FL and receiving a lump sum sev pkg, do I have to wait till Severance depleted to collect?
I am losing my job due to re-allocation of position to another state. I will receive a severance pkg in one lump sum. This will be equal to one years pay, do I have to wait one year before I can colle... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

What goes on line 8, Section 2 if one lump sum?
On FL U.I. Online- line 8, Section 2 it asks for dates covered in severance (a required field ), the payout will be a one-lump sum. We have not sent in the signed severance packet because we needed ti... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Lump sum Separation pay received 2 months after Michigan unemployment claim filed.
My employment ended mid October. I was told by payroll to file for unemployment right away, but waited to file the following week since I received my final pay Friday of the same week employment ended... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I live and I was previously employed in the state of Ohio. I worked for my previous employer for 12 years 8 months. My employer paid severance 2 weeks for every year of service. I was told by an atty that I should wait for ~6 months before applying for un
Salary > max benefit amount ~13 wk tenure with Ohio Company I Live in Ohio I Received one check (lump sum) for 25 weeks of severance Should I apply for unemployment as it has been 4 months since laid ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Lump sum severage payment promised on last day not received. Told 6 wks. Unemployment?
Hello Mel: I did look at your severance FAQ section but I don't believe the unemployment question was addressed. I worked nearly 5 years as a full-time employee for a major company here in Phoenix. I ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

In the State of Florida, if you are paid severance for a number of weeks in a one lump sum, are you allowed to collect unemployment or do you have to wait until the severance weeks are depleted?
I was laid off due to a reduction in workforce. My employer offered a severance agreement of 9 weeks payable in one lump sum. Can I still collect unemployment benefits during those 9 weeks or do I hav... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Nevada lump sum severance pay
State: Nevada I was recently laid off. I signed an agreement with my employer that includes non-compete, non-disparagement, non-disclosure clauses as well as a waiver to the right to any commissions o... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Hi I would like to know I'm being laid off with a lump sum severance, can I apply for unemployment?
I'm getting a lump sum this month would like to know if I can apply for unemployment? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Severance package and agreement release
Hello . I was laid off due to lack of work. My employer gave me a package containing the choice to receive a lump sum equivalent to 8 weeks of pay if I gave up my rights to sue and so on. I did not lo... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was laid off for a mass layoff/buyout due to covid 19 and entered the 2000180 code into the Ohio Job and Family Services Claim. My employer recently paid me for my unused vacation time for three weeks and will also give me a lump sum severance based off
I was laid off for a mass layoff/buyout due to covid 19 and entered the 2000180 code into the the Ohio Job and Family Services Claim. My employer recently paid me for my unused vacation time for three... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Hi Neil - My company of 20 years is eliminating my position. I work in the office and the only other job available is on the factory floor which I cannot physically do. I am meeting with them today to discuss my options. If I receive a lump sum severance
My job is being eliminated and I am having a meeting today to discuss my options. I have been with my company for 20 years. If my company gives me a lump sum severance package, am I able to collect un... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

company closed under warn act but am told that NYS Unemployment benefits won't be paid till my lump sum payout ends. Is that legal?
since I was laid off due to site closing and given a lump sum payment, NY Unemployment denied my claim until after money runs out. I thought payments under warn act did not affect unemployment eligibi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a company change the method of severance payout if it was agreed to of a condition of a merger?
The publicly traded telecommunications company that I currently work for was merged (purchased by) another company nearly a year ago. As part of the conditions of approval of the deal by the FCC and/o... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I received a severance package for 28 weeks which is longer than normal unemployment benefits. Even after the 28 weeks I have been unable to secure a job. Will I then be allowed to file for unemployment?
I received 28 weeks worth of severance pay in a lump sum. I assumed I would be able to get a job in this period. Unfortunately this hasn't happened. I never filed for unemployment. Being that unemploy... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

How do I complete a W-4 for a lump sum severance?
I have just signed a letter of agreement to receive a lump sum severance payment. I obviously would like to minimize my tax payment on this money. How to I complete my W-4 to save on taxes?? I've been... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Do I have to report severance pay to the South Carolina unemployment office?
My company is downsizing and laying me off after 15 years. They are giving me 15 weeks severance pay in one lump sum. Do I have to report the severance pay when I file for unemployment in the state of... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

lump sum payment
i received a lump sum payment when my plant closed. It was not a pension and not severance. my paperwork even stated so. It was stated as such on my paper work. Is this deductible on a weekly basis or... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How does severance pay affect unemployment benefits?
My husband is losing his job after 25 years. They are offering him a year of severance pay that will be paid out in a lump sum on January 3rd, 2014. Will he be able to file on January 4th and start co... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Worked for company in WI for 26 years, severance package to those admin staff 55 and older was lump sum pay at 1 week for every year worked. Can I collect unemployment comp?
Worked for company in WI for 25 years, severance package to those admin staff 55 and older was lump sum pay at 1 week for every year worked. Can I collect unemployment comp until I find a job? applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during 2 months following termination?
Florida employee. Unemployed now. Received lump sum severance at termination time (RIF) to equal two months' pay, but no current payments or income. Can I receive unemployment now, during the 2 month ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Just started getting unemployment an got it for a year can I get a lump sum instead of weekly
How to get a lump sum instead of weekly applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was denied unemployment because of my lump sem severance package
I was laid of in February from my full time job because of lack of work, My severance was based on my pay and the number of years that I worked for the Company, the Company did not fight, but Ohio une... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

was laid off late February 2018 and employer instead of lump sum severance kept me on payroll for 6 months. While receiving the monthly payments I have applied to over 160 jobs and have no offer of employment. Was told I could not apply for unemployment u
Was laid off late February 2018 and employer kept me on payroll for 6 months, rather than giving me a lump sum severance. Have applied to over 160 jobs with no offers. Was told I could not apply for N... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can you apply for unemployment while on severance pay weekly or in a lump sum?
The company I work for is releasing all of their employees due for closing the plant and moving the equiment to other locations outside New York state. applies to New York  ·  0 answers

2018 Florida Unemployment Insurance. How does it work regarding severance?
I received a lump sum severance on 11/1/2018. May I apply to collect unemployment starting the next week Sunday 11/4/2018 since I will have no income coming in? Plus the owner put 33% to the IRS for w... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Do I have to payback lump severance? I was tricked to retire retroactive to severance day.
I was involuntarily terminated. Later I signed the severance agreement and I received a severance lump sum and other severance benefits. After that, I believe I was tricked to change my retirement sta... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Lump sum, release-of-claims severance agreement: any impact on SDI benefits?
Hello. I was fired from my job at the end of 2015. I have been receiving SDI benefits for a disability, and the benefits are set to run out in July. I am contemplating signing a severance agreement to... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Employer denies involuntary leave in layoff with severance choice
I was recently laid off and offered a severance package. There are two options, take a lump sum payment or a weekly payment. If I take the lump, my employer states that they will consider this a volun... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I'm in Florida and have been told that my job ends on 6/30; they are offering us severance in a lump sum, following the 60 day WARN period which begins July 1. If I find employment between 7/1 and 8/31 (the WARN period), will it invalidate my right to a s
Job is being relocated, not discontinued, but the company is offering a lump sum payout, following a 60 day WARN period, which will begin 7/1/15. If I accept a position during this 60 days, are they s... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was laid off in Ohio. Applied for and have been receiving UI with Cares Act funding for 5 weeks. Am currently appealing date used to determine elegibility amount as ODJFS is using the last date of employment rather that date of furlough (which does impa
Worried accepting severance in lump sum worth 4 weeks pay will risk losing federal cares act support and subsequently limit $$ in the long run. Employer can’t tell me how the severance is reported. ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I am being offered a 10 week severance pay. if I am still unemployed how will this affect my unemployment benefits in arkansas?
I am being offered a 10 week pay severance package. to be paid on regular paydays. either in one lump sum. or. 3 installments at employer discretion. my question is how will this affect my unemploymen... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

full time teacher and coach paid on contract: lump sump for season. Had surgery at the end of summer; can they dock my coaches lump sum pay for days missed?
paid on yearly contract for teaching - monthly paydays. Coaching contract lump sum payment over 3 month period. End of summer had surgery; can HR deduct wages from coaching contract pay? applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Hi I Would Like To Know I'm Being With A Lump Sum Severance, Can I Apply For Unemployment? in texas
i was with the company 8.5 years and was terminated without notification and lost my job upon notification applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I collect a lump sum severance from a Georgia company, then I go home to Oklahoma, can I collect unemployment from Oklahoma?
If I collect a lump sum severance from a Georgia company, then I go home to Oklahoma, can I collect unemployment from Oklahoma? applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Should I file my weekly unemployment claims during the four weeks I will get severance pay?
I was laid off end of November 2015 in OHIO. I immediately applied for unemployment. I will also receive 4 weeks of Severance Pay, allocated through December. My weekly severance pay will be greater t... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can I collect unemployment if I just received a lump sum severance package?
The company I work for just merged with another company and approximately 80% of the employees are being laid off, including myself. The severance packages are from 3 months to 6 months payout dependi... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance & Unemployment Benefits
Akron Ohio employer is closing up at 12/31/2006. They are offering one week severance pay for each week of service. How will the receipt of this severance pay impact employees' ability to collect Ohio... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Due to merger new company offered me severance package can I collect unemployment?
Worked for my company for 8.5 years I live in Maryland company is located in California the severance package was based on one week for every year with company so lump sum severance is for 8.5 weeks c... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

If I have a signed severance agreement stating that I am receiving 15 weeks pay and benefits and the $$ will be paid out in bi-weekly installments until paid in full, and then after a few paychecks, they pay the balance out in a lump sum (effectively canc
The signed separation letter states 15 weeks pay, another e-mail from the VP of Human Resources (who write the separation letter) states benefits are part of the severance. Letter says the sum total w... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My company is closing down and has offered severance and 25% stay on bonus weekly.
However this is to be paid out weekly after termination has begun. Not as a lump sum. will this prevent us from receiving for unemployment untill these miniscule payments stop? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

severance pay
Is it legal to have an employee keep working as they "close up shop" and be paid their severance pay during that time? Also, when severance pay is offered, is it usually paid in one lump sum or as the... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Florida Employee job eliminated severance one month after laid off.
Florida Employee job eliminated. Received Lump sum Severance pay one month after termination date (equal to 12 weeks pay before taxes). I had no income for month prior to receiving the severance was I... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance offer and rehire in Maryland
My job is being eliminated for budgetary reasons. I am being offered a severance package at ~38 weeks. Ironically the same company but different dept is offering me a job. Should I take the lump sum s... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

We are a FL based construction company, about to do some lay offs. Some of the employees have unused lump sum PTO. Is the employer obligated to pay out the unused PTO?
Employees that have been given notice of upcoming layoff are requesting pay out of their lump sum, unused PTO. Is the employer obligated to pay out? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

In Florida, can I work during severance payout period without affecting my ability to collect?
In Florida, I am getting a lump sum severance payment that covers 3.5 months. I understand that I cannot collect unemployment until that period ends. But will I be penalized if I work during that peri... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

what% of taxes should be taken out of a lump sum severance payout?
I received a severance package and was taxed at 37.5%. My employer at the time told me that i would be taxed at 20-25%. applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

I did not receive unepmloyment because of my severance package. Other is my compa ny did do I have
Myself and several of my co workers were let go the same day and received the same lump sum severance. Some have received the un/employment. Shouydn't I be entitled to the same? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

An employee will be receiving a severance pay at the end of the month. The employee would not like to receive the severance. Instead, he would like the expected severance payout to be included as part of his 401k contribution. The employee is 56.
Employee is seeking to have lump sum severance payment made as a contribution to 401k plan. He would not like to receive the payment. Instead, he wants the severance to be contributed directly to 401k... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

How would a lump sum from a settlement agreement affect your SDI, SSDI and SSI benefits?
If you sign a settlement agreement that waives your rights to sue and then received a lump sum for signing that document. Would this need to be reported to EDD for SDI or to Social Security for SSDI o... applies to California  ·  1 answer

In response to the answer of my first question
We all received lump sum severance and it was about 2 weeks after we were let go. Why would severance be received at different times I was originally told the 30 and then it was moved up to the 18th S... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

filing cal unemployment form asks for severance amount and date to and from,know amount but have not received yet,can i file now
form asks for amount of severance, and dates to and from,its a lump sum can i file now or have to wait for date i receive and then file applies to California  ·  0 answers

Company states no access to pension or 401K during salary continuance
My Cerritos, California facility was closed yesterday and 50 of us are laid off with salary continuance. Mine is for 40 weeks. My (ex)employer states I cannot access my pension, either enact annuity n... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hello, I lost my job in Ohio, was offered severance and DID NOT file for unemployment due to the severance. I ended up moving to Florida for a job and am now unemployed again after 6 months. My question is, can I go back and still file for Ohio's unemploy
Hello, I lost my job in Ohio after 1.5 years with company, was offered severance and DID NOT file for unemployment due to the severance. I ended up moving to Florida for a job and am now unemployed ag... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can management decide to pay severance to some employees and not others?
Our company is going out of business and everyone was laid off this month. There are 5 directors and a CEO. Three of the 5 directors are receiving 4 weeks severance pay. The CEO is receiving a large l... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

I was let go because of the covid effects in my industry and we agreed on a severance including a lump sum payment. Then I realized they made a tax deduction on the amount that we agreed and that is in the contract. While the contracts says my severance i
when I got relocated to US for this job, I was also offered a relocation package where the company paid me a certain amount of money net and I've reminded them this very fact. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Hello - I was working in Florida and was laid off 3/31/2021 due to a reduction of force (COVID). I was paid approximately 9 weeks of severance in one lump sum payment. I've been battling with the FL DEO (long story I won't go into), and now they're saying
see question applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I am losing my job due to reduction in force and I am being paid 8 months salary in severance. I am told they plan on paying me on a pay card in one lump sum. My bank is a small independent bank and does not take the cards. Am I entitled to a check if I r
Do I have the right to request a check for severance instead of a pay card (credit card). The check will be rather large and my bank does not accept the pay cards. No bank will allow me to get the ful... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Relocation Repayment for a Temporary Foreign worker
I was transferred to the the US on an L1-A visa by the Employer last year. (Resignation in my home country and fresh offer in the US). However I have resigned because the role offered to me did not ma... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Holding severance for unpaid travel allowance.
I was recently laid off. I signed a severance package stating I would receive a lump sum payment of 1 month's salary along with the week I had already worked along with unused vacation time. This tota... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

I was recently informed that my position was eliminated and was offered severance pay. I requested for money to be put into my 401k for which my employer said they would not. Are they legally required to do so in ca if employee requests.
I work for a hospital. My position has been eliminated and i was offered severance which will be paid lump sum. I have worked here for 27 years I asked for some of the money to be putinto 401k to redu... applies to California  ·  1 answer


Can an employer change severance agreement? So I was laid of last week and was given a severance letter upon leaving the building stating I would get a certain amount of $$. At the time when I was bei... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for unemployment?
I was offered a job at a distant location for less pay and part-time. I was full-time. They also offered a severance for 9 weeks pay. They informed me that my position was eliminated a week after havi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Separation Agreement and Employer Filing Conflict
I signed a separation agreement that says 'pay as soon as receive papers for # of weeks". The agreement reads as a 'lump sum.' However, the employer has filed it differently stating that they will pay... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Can my employer pay out severance in a lesser amount than stated in the severence contract?
I was recently laid off from my job due to company bankruptcy. We were all offered severance in exchange for signing a contract giving up rights to sue etc. Before I signed my contract I learned that ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Unemployment vs Severance
I've been let go from a huge business in Ohio, I don't agree with the reason I was let go but understand. I was offered 9 weeks of severence, full pay of my annual base salary. Should I accept that or... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

From a tax standpoint is it better to take a lump sum payout or biweekly payment ?
From a tax standpoint which is better to take a lump sum payout or biweekly payment. This is for tax purposes. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Unemployment issues due to recent cash advance industry law.
I have some questions that affects 6,000 people here in Ohio - Ohio law (H.B. 545) which is effectively closing down the industry. My company is passing along information to it's employee's that make ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Ohio Unemployment rule for 401k & Vacation Pay
I was laid off two weeks ago and have my approved waiting week for unemployment. My employer is just now giving me my 3 days of vacation pay. In Ohio will I be denied unemployment compensation for the... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Is it legal that minimum wage settlement denied as payment to qualify for unemployment insurance?
I wasn't paid anything for working at my job so I could not claim unemployment, so I filed a minimum-wage case and won a settlement which was paid in one lump sum. However now the New York unemploymen... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Is a lump sum settlement for age discrimination taxable. I did get a 1099 for it.
I received a w 2 for half of it. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Severance Pay and Disability
I am in a union and have a severance policy in place for the last five years. It does not address my situation. The policy states you must apply for the severance by October 15 and request your retire... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

If I take a job while receiving severance pay and had to quit the job after a day because I couldn't do it. After my severance pay runs out can I apply for unemployment. And will that job that I took make me ineligible to receive unemployment. Even though
While on severance pay I took a job in another state and after a day I could not perform the job. After my severance pay ran out I applied for unemployment and was denied because I took that job and q... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

After 16 yrs of service ny employer eliminated my position, although i applied for other's i wasn't selected and given a lump sum payment, but when i saw my final pay theu took out over $4000 in deductions, so I'm thinking instead of 3 months paid its act
Need advice applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Was given a choice of layoff or severance pay, how will either affect unemployment
In Ohio, how does layoff vs severance pay affect unemployment? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unemployment Compensation vs. Severance
Hello! I recently lost my job in Indiana to "corporate realignmet." Can you tell me if there is a way to collect unemployment compensation before or during my severance period (18 weeks)? According to... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Collecting Umployment on Seperation Pay
My company is laying off 8000 employees and is offering a Seperation Plan that pays out 2 weeks for every year plus 8 weeks and any vacation. This is not a lump sum payment so every 2 weeks employees ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

A family member of mine is drawing unemployment and got a email saying something about severance pay and does unemployment pay severance pay because she ain't got a severance pay offer from a recent job
Curious about a unemployment serverance pay email? applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Relocation Reimbursement
Our company is relocating its headquarters in CA to another city that is farther than the current location and it has triggered an actionable event situation. They gave everyone a notification letter ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I haven't received my severance pay in the time frame provided.
Hi, my employment was eliminated effective august 17th. I received a severance agreement and signed it effective august 25th. In the agreement in paragraph 2, section a, it says my lump sum will be re... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Allocation of Severance pay
I am receiving Severance Pay from my employer over a period of weeks. I am being denied unemployment benefits because of the severance pay. When I questioned the Unemployment office the said that my e... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Filing for Unemployment as remote-based employee of non-Ohio company?
I recently was let go (severance separation due to company downsizing) from a remote-based consulting position with a company based outside of Ohio. I have been seeing conflicting and incomplete infor... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do I get 14 weeks unemployment payment or full 26 weeks after my 12 weeks of severance?
I work in Rhode Island. My location is closing Dec 31st and I will be getting a severance package of 12 weeks paid. It will be paid each week like my normal check. They have said to apply for unemploy... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

If my severance letter says I resign am I still eligible for unemployment after my severance pay expires?
In my state I can receive unemployment benefits after the entirety of my severance has been paid. However, my severance package says I am resigning due to workforce reduction. If I resign I'm ineligib... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

severance
i recently got laid off with a severance pay. 3 days after i filed for unemployment ,i was asked if i was let go with severance pay i told them i did.she then said that i had a hearing schedule to det... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

I was laid off today and my last day is at the end of this week. I was offered severance. If I accept the severance, will I still be able to file unemployment?
severance pay and unemployment applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My previous employer breached my severance contract, signed by myself and the CEO. I've asked when will I receive payments and they have not answered any of my emails. The amount in question: $2,990. Should I go thru small claims court?
The contract states a lump sum of $11k. They broke up into 3 payments. The 3rd payment of $2,900 was dependent on the laptop return. Tracking states the laptop was returned, but no payment was receive... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this a Breach of Contract?
Well I worked at Domino's Pizza for almost one year and my wife worked there for 7 months. After management changed my wife was let go and due to the situation, management thought that I was going to ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Im a server in a hotel bar in CA, which sometimes has special events which are usually “open bar” so free to the guests of the event. The host of the events paid the hotel a lump sum, automatic gratuity was added, then divided between staff working th
Im a server in a hotel bar in CA, which sometimes has special events which are usually “open bar” so free to the guests of the event. The host of the events paid the hotel a lump sum, automatic gr... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is offer from company considered "comparable employment"
I relocated from CA to take on a senior level position. They offered a lump sum for relocation that has to be paid back if I leave company in 2 years. My senior level position was recently eliminated ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Collect Unemployment while reviewing Severance Agmt?
I was recently terminated due to "gross misconduct". However, they were unable to provide me proof of said action. They offered four weeks pay for severance (been there five years). In the Severance A... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I was recently laid off and my official last day cut off is August 17th. My severance package starts on August 18th. My severance pay will be paid every two weeks but 22% taxed! I will no longer be considered an employee after August 17th. In the state of
I was recently laid off and my official last day cut off is August 17th. My severance package starts on August 18th. My severance pay will be paid every two weeks but 22% taxed! I will no longer be co... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

If I am terminated from a job in Ohio, can the employer refuse to pay me for unpaid leave balances?
If a person is terminated from a job in Ohio, and they have received their last paycheck, but the employer states they do no have to pay the remaining leave balances of personal, sick and vacation lea... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Seeking to minimize the tax impact of the settlement of an employment discrimination claim
I would like to structure a settlement using an annuity purchased by the employer to spread the receipts over several years, to avoid higher tax rates from a lump sum payout. How do I ensure that this... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay and Unemployment after resignation.
I signed a severance agreement with my former employer when I resigned. I applied for unemployment benefits and they are questioning my reason for leaving. How does the agreement I signed affect what ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I received my bonus check with taxes taken out even though I told him I wanted it in one lump sum.
Out of the $5,000 promised I received $3,060. I wanted to be the one to dictate how I wanted to process taxes on it. He said oops sorry. Nothing I can do about it now. Is there any recourse for me? Is... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How does unemployment compensation and severance payments work?
I will be receiving a 6 month severance package to be paid out every two weeks (company relocated and I did not). Do I need to file for unemployment starting that first week I am unemployed but collec... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do I have a chance to sue even after signing waiver (under duress)?
Hello, Worked for two years for a company. in mid-town New York City. Last year around March became ill with what was then an unknown issue. Had stents put into my heart, but still had issues where I ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Hi, My position was terminated end of July due to budget cuts. I immediately filed for unemployment and told them that I expected to receive a severance, but no agreement had been signed. They told me to go ahead and apply for unemployment benefits. Three
I was terminated July 20 with pay to Aug 2. No agreement was signed and a severance/vacation pay/PTO, etc. was all in negotiation until I signed the agreement on Oct. 23. I applied for and collected u... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Does the stated dollar amount in a severance package trump the math, even when math is incorrect?
The agreement says that the Employee (me) will be paid the cash equivalent of "Nineteen (6) weeks of Employee's gross base salary. The aforementioned gross dollar amount will be paid to Employee in a ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

severance/ unemployment
My job was recently eliminated and thus I am now unemployed. I was offered a perty standard severance package. The two questions I have are as follows: 1) Should I have an employment lawyer review the... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can taxes be taken out of severance pay?
I was laid off on 10/3/01. My employer said he would give two months' pay and three months' health benefits, and that he would pay me in the next four paycheck cycles. I have asked for this in writing... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Salary Cap/Bonus
1. My employer decided to put a year salary cap. Therefore any inflation raises are paid to me in a lump sum and does not get included on the overall pay. 2. My employer bought my past company and con... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I have worked with a company for 24 years and 7 month. I got laid off but I didn't received a severance pay. Right now I'm under unemployment benefit but someone told me that I should receive at least 6 month of Severance Pay for my length of service. The
the company that I worked for (Texins Fitness Center) for 24 years and 7 months has let me go. I didn't received any bonus neither a severance pay. I applied for an unemployment benefits and they acce... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Position elimination vs Quitting
My job was eliminated and then I was given a servance package; and now my former employer is denying my unemployment benefits. I was originally getting unemployment benefits, but then 2 months later u... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  4 answers

What are my rights, what is reasonable, and how do I know that I'm not getting screwed?
I was a VP for a small firm (only there for about 3 months) - prior to this, I worked hard for 30 years or so and never had any problems with any employer. After a discussion with my employer last wee... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

umemployment benefits
if I agree to a "VOLUNTEER CALL OUT" from my CO. I'am I agreeing to be layoff and therefore not eligible for unemployment benefits after my 26 week severance pay? the layoff is permanent with no chanc... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

severance and unemployment please help
I recently was terminated from my job, they offered me severance pay over the phone. They said I would receive it every two weeks for two months they would give the checks to my sister who is employee... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If a person was let go from their job, received unemployment , and after unemployment was done then got a severance package, would they have to repay unemployment?
after using all unemployment benefits { 6 months } my ex company called and told me i was getting a severance package with benefits, will i have to repay unemployment? applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Negative PTO and Unemployment
Negative PTO and Unemployment Negative PTO and severance Pay. I was required to go into negative PTO because the company did not have any work. Soon after I was dismissed with a severance pay of two w... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was placed on long-term disability from my employment in April 2016. I recently applied for Social Security benefits. I was told if I received a lump sum payment from Social Security, I would need to repay the amount of money I received from long term i
I have had seven spinal surgeries. I have been declared by long-term insurance as being totally disabled. I was told by the long-term insurance company I needed to apply for Social Security benefits. ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If schools closed due to covid and I can't work but boss continues to pay partial hours is the pay considered special pay or severance pay
Unemployment defines special pay as money given that no services were performed for and it does not go against unemployment in Maryland applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I received a lump severance payment in the amount of $30K. My former employer miscalculated my deductions by $5K. I have written twice to the employer to see about fixing this mistake with no answer. Do I have any recourse? This took place in NY.
I was terminated by employer but my employment contract provided for a 3-month severance package in the amount of $30K. My employer mailed me the severance check, but it over deducted by over $5K. Now... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If you have a bargained severance agreement, where you agree to release the company from any future liabilities. Are you eligible for unemployment the day you separate from the company?
When do unemployment benefits begin? Since there is an exchange of my rights as an employee to not hold employer liable, can I receive unemployment benefits the week after the separation date plus the... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

What is the current status of PA Unemployment law with respect to severance when received in return for signing a
My wife is one month away from her termination. She will sign a "release of claims" agreement in return for a severance payment. I know MA law regards such payments as substantially different from sev... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

my employer is trying to deduct unemployment from my full back pay award
Hello Mel, I was so happy to have ran across your web site it's very useful. I live in Ohio, I was working for a hospital and I was terminated for unjust cause. The case was arbitrated by my union and... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was laid off for 90 days due to COVID and then notified it was permanent on July 1st--but now my employer is offering severance as
I'm in NJ and was laid off temporarily from Apr-Jul (layoffs due to COVID); the layoff was made permanent on July 1st. I was collecting unemployment during the temporary layoff, but now they are offer... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I was placed at a lower level on a new pay schedule that was adopted by an Ohio county board. I had earned my way to a certain point on the old pay schedule (it took over 20 years to get there). When it was deemed that the old pay scheduled was below mark
I am a county employee in Ohio applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer go back on promising not to contest unemployment benefits?
I was informed by my former employer that my position’s salary would be cut in half & i could either (1) take the drastic pay cut or (2) sign a release of claims with a severance payout. my former e... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

I got 4 weeks of Severence pay, when should I apply for Unemployment
I was working for one company till Aug 9th and my new job started only on Sep 16. Then I was let go with Oct 28th being my last day for budget issues. I am getting 4 weeks of severence pay and I had a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Does COBRA paid by my former employer affect my unemployment benefits?
I was laid off in September. My employer offered me 2 weeks severance and I had 2 weeks leave - these were both paid to me on the regular pay schedule with deductions that were supposed to continue my... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I received a severance package and want to receive unemployment benefits. My benefits are being postponed for 6 months (this is the amount of severance I received) I can appeal but need to use the correct wording as to why I should receive them. Any help
Texas - I was laid off on Oct 3, 2017 and just now received a severance pay. My unemployment benefits were postponed for 6 months, due to the severance. I want to appeal. Do I have a case and if so I ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I WAS FIRED AND MY EMPLOYER OFFERED ONE WEEK OF SEVERANCE PAY- I DONT WANT TO ACCEPT IT BECAUSE HE IS JUST OFFERING IT SO I WONT GET UNEMPLOYMENT. DO I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT? WILL IT AFFECT MY CLAIM WITH UNEMPLOYMENT? PLEASE HELP
should I take it or not, I really don't want it because I don't want to lose my unemployment benefits. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Does my severance pay affect my unemployment in Hawaii?
If I receive severance pay for being laid off will it affect my unemployment in Hawaii? applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

if your company is giving you severance pay every month for a year. Can you collect unemployment at the same time. The company's division left the country
my company offered me severance pay due to the fact that they are moving our division to Mexico. So I will be receiving my normal paycheck once a month for 15 months benefits etc included. Just as if ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What is the statue of limitations on Employer's Overpayment of Severance/ Pension Plan?
A former employer from over 13 years ago sent me a letter today stating that their oversight had given me a check(s) that was too large as I left the company. I assumed at the time this amount was for... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Ohio- Retroactive Pay Cut
In Ohio, is it legal for a company to issue a company-wide pay cut that was effective 7 days prior to a verbal notice? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can you collect benefits and accept a severance after you've been terminated if you accepted the severance AFTER applying for benefits?
I was laid off last year and immediately enrolled the same day for unemployment benefits. I did not sign and accept my severance package until 20 days after I enrolled for unemployment benefits. Now, ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Got severance, denied unemployment. Can I win?
I am being denied unemployment because the company has stated that I was discharged, but I was told I was laid off. -I worked for a subsidiary company in with 65 employees with a much larger parent co... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

My company offered to lay me off instead of taking a pay cut. Then changed their mind a week later.
My company was giving pay cuts to its employees. If an employee got a pay cut above a certain percentage, he or she could choose to take a lay off with severance pay and collect unemployment insurance... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Was My Relocation Agreement Voided
I signed a relocation agreement but then left the company due to many other circumstances. In the agreement it states: "If Executive is required to reimburse COMPANY pursuant to this Agreement,Executi... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I collect Severance pay and Employment?
I was collecting Severance pay and it will end in JUNE. Can I collect my unemployment now? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Severance package accepted but employer wants to deny unemployment benefits can they do this?
My employer has offered a severance due to closing their facility. I work for a union shop and the first agreement is to offer a severance package and not to contest unemployment benefits. That was ag... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Ohio-Pay Cut
Ohio-My employer stated he will be cutting my wage due to financial troubles with the business. He has thrown out several pay cut "ideas" but my new wage has been consistent in conversations. Does my ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Recently got terminated from a publicly traded company i worked for 7.5 years without a cause, i was never told the reason i was let go. (i’ve heard restructuring and eliminating my position was a reason but two days before my termination new job openin
Recently got terminated from a publicly traded company i worked for 7.5 years without a cause, i was never told the reason i was let go. (i’ve heard restructuring and eliminating my position was a r... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Hello- I reside in Florida and will be losing my position due to a reduction in force. I will receive severance payments for 16 weeks. Should I file for unemployment immediately or wait for the severance payments to end. If I file immediately will my 23 w
Will the fact that my severance is being paid over 16 weeks reduce the 23 weeks of unemployment available if I file immediately or will the 23 weeks be available in total after the last week of severa... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was laid off from a business in Kentucky but I live in Ohio. Which state do I file?
Which state do I file unemployment in? The job was in Kentucky but I live in Ohio applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

When can i file for unemployment?
My employer (based in New Jersey)deleted my part-time position as an Administrative Assistant (I worked remote from home) and they gave me a two week notice which has already passed, but they said I d... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Breach of contract?
Well i worked at Domino's Pizza for almost one year and my wife worked there for 7 months. After management changed my wife was let go and due to the situation, management thought that I was going to ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can they take money out of my paycheck?
My place of employment is telling me they are going to take $250 out of my paycheck. A few months ago there was a malfunction at work and one of the computers was not printing drawer change slips. The... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance pay, Vacation time pay
Three months ago we were told our division in the company would be put up for sale. Shortly thereafter we met individually with HR and were given documentation on what our severance qualifications wou... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

personnel file access in Ohio
I would like to know if in Ohio I am permitted to see my personnel file at my place of employment? Your answer "In New York State, unlike many other states, you have no right to see the contents of yo... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

State Unemployment Benefit Eligibility
In Illinois, if an individual is let go from his job and he accepts a severance package that includes a year's pay, is he still eligible for unemployment benefits from the state? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Relocation Payback
Trying to determine if I am obligated to pay back my relocation expenses. I started July 26, 2010. I have been paid a lump sum, expenses, and house closing costs through June 15, 2011. I am planning o... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

What are the HR Record Retention Guidelines for State of Ohio
Looking for Ohio's guidelines in record retention - Federal law states basically that 7 years is the amount to keep records - I'm trying to verify Ohio guidelines due to the fact that we have run out ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Will my unemployment be 24 or 26 weeks In Ct if I received 2 weeks severance pay?
laid off and received 2 weeks severance pay Will unemployment benefits be 24 or 26 weeks applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

can unemployment not pay me now for severeance pay that i will not recieve for two more months
i got laid off at end of year and unemloyment stated that my employer says im getting severance that covers January but i wont get this check until March due to the employer's process so can unemploym... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was let go after 25 years of employment and am receiving severance pay for almost a full year (2 weeks pay for every year of employment). Can I receive unemployment compensation after my severance pay ends?
I was let go after 25 years of employment and am receiving severance pay for almost a full year (2 weeks pay for every year of employment). Can I receive unemployment compensation after my severance p... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Signing a contract to not get unemployment benefit !!
I am losing my job soon , as the business I work for ( an independent jewelry store) is going out of business. They want me to sign a contract that I will not apply for unemployment benifits if I exce... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 4 and 1/2 years and was laid off with severance. Got a new job for 9 weeks and had to quit for ethical reasons. Can I get unemployment?
I worked for a company for over 4 years and was offered severance pay for 8 weeks. During that time I got a job for 9 weeks but that employer was doing some illegal and unethical stuff and I quit. Cou... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can I still file for severance pay after 6 years of being terminated after 20 yrs of employment when I just knew this year that my co worker got a severance pay ?
I just knew from my co worker that she was getting severance pay after being ask to resign I don't know about the severance pay when I was terminated 6 yrs ago after having a heart surgery and working... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Question regarding severance pay in Nebraska.
Hello, I have a question regarding severance pay in Nebraska. I was recently laid off from my company. On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 I was given a letter from my company that stated due to current b... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

My company asked me to move to another office. I can not. Should I get servence and unemployment?
April 2011 - My company (located in Berkeley, CA) was acquired. I had worked there for 8 years. June 2011 - the new owners (located in Southern CA) laid off 1/3 of the company with severance. They pai... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Percentage of Commissions with held
I have no contract, only a written agreement of what my salary and commission compensation would be when I started my managers job 3 1/2 years ago. My first year I was on a guaranteed salary/commissio... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

how will a 401k distribution effect an UN-opened claim
I was laid off last tuesday and on friday had a pre-scheduled meeting to roll over my 401k, to my local bank, into an IRA. The intention was to be able to take a lump sum payment, due to serious econo... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

If I deposit my severance check after 30 days of termination will that affect my unemployment?
Hi, I live in New york. I recently got laid off. Last day was 8/27. I am going to recieve a severance check by mail next week. If I deposit it after 9/27 will that affect my unemployment? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is there any way to challenge the state's failure to pay unemployment compensation benefits?
My wife lost her job in June 2007 when her employer moved his laboratory from Cleveland, Ohio to Buffalo, New York. Since she lost her job through no fault of her own, she qualified and applied for un... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance pay for some, but not all - Fair or Unfair?
I was recently laid off after nearly 8 years with my former company. I did not receive any severance pay, and I understand that it is not a right to receive it. I am concerned, however, that other emp... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can one obtain unemployment if the past company they worked for did not pay into unemployment
Worked for a nonfor profit daycare for two years and the company did/does not pay into unemployment insurance but I found a new job that does pay into unemployment, but then got laid off from that, th... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Overpayment of severance pay
I was laid-off in February of 2002 (via Fedex) after working for a company 4 years. The severance package was for two weeks of pay. Since I am over 40, I was given six weeks to sign it. However, befor... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Do i have rights to refile using being let go before my notice was carried out?
I live in Ohio working for a personal injury law firm. After several years of doing the work for my boss along with my own and the jobs of those they did not replace ( admin went from 7 to 3) I decide... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

When is severance pay issued when agreed upon by all parties?
I was dismissed from my duties as a library director with 2 weeks severance pay on Sat., May 21, 2005 by a seven-member-board of elected trustees. I called the library today, Wed., May 25 to inquire w... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do non-compete clauses still apply if worker's state voids such clauses?
I work as a part-time 1099 contractor for an Ohio-based company, however I work in California. When I started, I signed a non-compete document that bars me from taking any position with a competing co... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wage overpaymeny by State of Ohio
I was State of Ohio employee in 2007, overpaid by $12,000 during course of year due to "glitch" in newly installed pay system, "OAKS". Attny General's office requesting to be repaid in full plus inter... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an Ohio employer work you for one day without signing a contract and not pay you
Worked for a company called Metro PCS for one day they told me they were going to hire me in the next day they called me let me go and refused to pay me I contacted the US Department of Labor Clevelan... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unemployment compensation after severance expired
I was laid off on 1oth December 2008 and my employer paid 2weeks of severance and 1 weeks of vacation for me in 2 installments. I received my last cheque from the employer on 29the December. I claimed... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My daughter is about to start a new job after being laid off recently. She was offered a severance pay of 10 weeks. Can she collects severance pay in this situation?
Her termination ends Last day of October and severance pay starts after that! applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Warn Act Pay counted toward weeks of Severance Pay
A large group of employees were recently let go under the WARN Act, given the 60 days notice and pay. I always thought that this was separate from Severance pay. The employer stated that Severance was... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If I get a severance package and reach my severance date and then get a different job in the same company do I have to pay back the severance pay
The new job is one I got by applying and interviewing it was not part of or discussed at severance. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Wrongful termination declared by unemployment office should I seek further legal action?
I was recently terminated from my employer for reasons that I felt were not justifiable, so I claimed unemployment and after hearing my case the unemloyment office ruled in my favor stating exactly th... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

forfeiting 1/2 of severance pay if hired by another organizaiton.
My employer has outlined some provisions regarding severance packages. One is that if an employee receiving a severance package is hired by another organization, they will only receive 1/2 of their re... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

Switching my pay from salary to hourly and cutting it in half
My employer is eliminating my salaried position and moving me to an hourly wage which, at full time hours, nearly cuts my pay in half. They're essentially saying to take it or quit. I'm an employee in... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am receiving severance from a company in PA. I took a contract job, but realized on day one that the job had been misrepresented and I decided to leave. Does this impact my ability to collect unemployment once my severance runs out?
I am collecting severance until December 21. I took a contract job (W2 through an agency) and realized on day 1 that this job was misrepresented and that I did not have the skillset to do the work. Do... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Severance that is not continuation of salary
I was laid off in July 2002 and was offered a severance package that includes an agreement by me to travel to any location specified by my former employer to testify in behalf of them in any action ag... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can I still receive unemployment benefits, etc?
Can I Receive Unemployment For Not Renewing Contract Work? I live in CA, and we were acquired by a company from the east coast in May of this year. The company addressed that they would be closing our... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay/Umenployment compensation
I was just laid off/downsized at Underwriters Laboratory. They will pay my bi-monthly salary for 20 weeks. Am I still entitled to unemployment compensations? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Paid non-compete and unemployment benefits
Hi I am getting a severance package of 2 weeks from my employer in NJ. However I also have a non-compete for 1 year. They are going to pay me during the 1 year non-compete and preventing me to work at... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Does the owner have to honor my severance agreement made with my boss that is no longer here?
My boss (who hired me, and ran the office I worked in) agreed to a severance package along with some other things I requested when I was hired 5 years ago. All because it was a small company and FMLA/... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can I still file for severance pay after 6 years of being terminated after 20 yrs of employment when I just knew this year that my co worker got a severance pay ?
I just knew from my co worker that she was getting severance pay after being ask to resign I don't know about the severance pay when I was terminated 6 yrs ago after having a heart surgery and working... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I still file for severance pay after 6 years of being terminated after 20 yrs of employment when I just knew this year that my co worker got a severance pay ?
I just knew from my co worker that she was getting severance pay after being ask to resign I don't know about the severance pay when I was terminated 6 yrs ago after having a heart surgery and working... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Duration of Severance
I was recently laid off and my former employer offered a severance package. In the contract it states that severance will be discontinued once I start "working". Doesn't severance pay continue for a d... applies to Vermont  ·  2 answers

I work for a company that is based out of Texas. I was told in August 2019 that my job was being elimated do to going overseas. We were given a severance letters with details. I have since found out that this company filed CH 11 two weeks prior to getting
If a company filed chapter 11 and offers you severance is their a recourse if that company choses not to pay your severance to you? If I don't get my severance do I have any legal recourse to have the... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

repayment of severence pay if i get another job with ANY employer
my employer wants me to sign a severance agreement that states "you are entitled to X weeks severance pay, but you must not get another job within X weeks or the severance pay must be repaid". This is... applies to California  ·  0 answers

maternity leave info needed for ohio and michigan
i have been on intermintent fmla (reduced hours due to complications with pregnancy) for almost two months. i am due october 24th. what happens if i use up my fmla weeks before i can go back to work? ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Change of Payday
Pay day question. Employed 35 yrs for an N E Ohio company that is a union shop. Pay is based on 2 weeks work, payed out historicaly on following Thursday (1 day early)even though 'official' payday is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Co. fails to pay vendors & sls mgr loses commission due work not done. Void non-compete?
Ohio company, non-Ohio-based employee. Industrial repair and maintenance service company. Company presumed to have lost a recent lawsuit with ex-employees and subsequently issued a new 5-page non-comp... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Severance package accepted,am I required to continue working for the company paying me the severance
My company downsized and offered a severance package effective April 1. I took the package and now they are demanding I come back into the office, after the effective date, to do work, and are refusin... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

fired vs quit
I recently lost my job. My former employer told me that he could no longer afford to pay me and that my position was being eliminated effective immediately and that he would pay me 1 month severance O... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Duration & Geography
What is a reasonable duration under Ohio law for enforcement of a non-compete agreement in Ohio? If different services and products are offered can it technically be considered a competitive situation... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Ohio Non-Compete Enforceable in New York?
I signed a non-compete for a company in Ohio that manages properties in Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. My employment contract expired, and for personal reasons I would like to move back to and take ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Should I sue for severance pay?
After 22 months of service I was laid off along with 5 other employees with no notice. There reason allocation of staff due to budget problems. They let go of the Nurses with the least amount of time.... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

statue of ohio's non-compete clause for prof. employment
I am trying to find either the (specific) place online to look up the Ohio codes or information on non-compete clauses in employment contracts for professionals (veterinarian). I know that 5 states, (... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My job in California, is doing a lay off in my Dept. I'm on a corrective action right now. Can they hold off on paying me severance pay when everyone else is getting paid severance
I was just given my first corrective action. I was told I cannot post out to other jobs not am I eligible for any compensation bonus. Nothing was mentioned about holding off paying any type of severan... applies to California  ·  2 answers

severance pay and effect on earned income for earned income tax credit
I recently learned that my job was closing our branch. Iwas given a package for a signing bonus and severance pay for 16 weeks. Will my severance pay be considered as earned income for tax purpose. Wi... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

STD/FMLA situation. refused to accommodate and FMLA lapsed. ODJS D/c without just cause.
I had a massive blood clot in right leg and was on STD/FMLA. My lovely boss would not agree to hold my RN educator job (desk)so my physician cleared me to return to work. I was using cane. Restriction... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

If I receive a severance check for 8 weeks and work a minimum wage job then quit after severance from previous job ran out could I still apply for unemployment?
N/A applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Non-payment of severance and....
My position with a large company was eliminated and I was terminated/laid-off (no recall). I was handed an Agreement of Termination and a severance pay offer of 1 month's wages to be paid withing 20 "... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can I still get another job and still receive severance pay?
I wanted to know if My daughter can still receive severance pay if she finds another job during the time frame that she is receiving severance. Will the severance package prevent her from getting anot... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was awarded unemployment, then I found employment (I'm an RN of 21 yrs experience). I only worked 4 days as that employer did not meet the written job descrpiton given to me as an RN, they had me doing clerical tasks, even though I kept going to HR aski
I was awarded unemployment State of Ohio. I diligently sought work. I was offered and accepted a job with the written description of what RN duties I would be performing. I've been an RN 21 years. Upo... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance
My company is closing we were told we will receive a severance pay. We recently found out a new company will be taking over the business. We will still have jobs under the new owners. Will our present... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can they place me in a much lower position and if I decline lose severance and unemployment?
My company has decided to close my branch. Currently there are no AVP branch manager positions available in California, but they are offering me a sales position with a lower title and different job d... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance - Wages vs. Assets
My current position was eliminated and I was given 60 days notice with an additional 8 weeks severance payable at the same schedule as my previous wages. Immediately following my layoff, I was served ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Franchise non-compete
I own a franchise in minnesota - The franchise headquarters is in Ohio. We have a non-compete and arbitration agreement that would be handled in Ohio. The issue is that we have under paid our royaltie... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

I recieved double pay of a severance agreement. My former company requests that I pay back their error. I do not have the money due to health issues. The company has sent monthly payment plan. My current income is VA disability and unemployment. Please te
I recieved double pay of a severance agreement. My former company requests that I pay back their error. I do not have the money due to health issues. The company has sent monthly payment plan( which I... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Pension funding dropped in partnership buyout
I have been an employee of a company for 23 years receiving funding for a pension which provided unreduced retirement benefits (with a medical benefit) at age 55 for me. Four years ago I took a positi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

severance pay advise
Two of my employees recently told me that they had been offered a better job somewhere else. I told them that I could not match their offer and that I needed to know what they were going to do. They t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My son works for a company that offered severance pay for voluntary lay offs…..a once and done offer they had to take by a certain date. He did not take it, then later gave his 2 week notice when he found another job.(he saw the handwriting on the wall)
My son tried to revoke his resignation the next week after hearing from other employees that they would get severance and be able to collect unemployment if they did not opt to work a different shift... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

loss of severance pay if I accept a position at another place
The preschool that I work for is closing down. They have offered severance pay in writing. The preschool up the street that has agreed to take our children & some of our teachers. It was stated verbal... applies to California  ·  1 answer

laid off prior to plant closing, do I get severance pay
I have a question. I know there is no guidelines on Severance pay. But our plant-- Techneglas just closed. We had a contract, which states we will get severance pay. My question is: Is employees who w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Unemployment compensation appeal by former employer.
I was terminated for violating company policies in April 2009, and had to have a hearing with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (telephone hearing) to determine if they would pay my unemp... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

It's been 14 years since I signed a non compete agreement in Ohio is it possible for the ex employer to come after me if I violated it. Two years before I signed it I went to business for self in the same field.
In 2000 I joined in a partnership in direct competition with my employer, I was told he was moving to Florida and shutting this company down and starting a new company not related to what we were sell... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Could it be considered as duress having to sign a no suit agreement to get severance?
I was discharged today and I was shown a severance check for $20,000. I was then told that I could get it today if I signed an agreement to not sue the company. I have been keeping notes on what I fee... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Resignation or Severance Pay
my job role/ responsibilites have recently changed for the worse, and my question is: if my employer proposes a new position within the company (lateral move), and i choose not to accept the position,... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can an acquiring company hold back a severance package?
The company I work for is being acquired by another. A severance package is promised to employees that are not retained after the merger. The buying company needs many of the employees to stay on for ... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Unemployment and Forced Resignation
I'm an hourly employee at a large corporation and received a negative review for "poor judgment". Whether fair or not, I have been given the option of 1) signing a voluntary termination agreement waiv... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I file for unemployment even though didn't pay into unemployment. It is a curch related daycare.
Preschool does not pay into unemployment applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Can u cancel a severance package offer that your sign for. They didn't inform me that I need to talk to a lawyer or I keep the argument so many days
On June 29,2016 my supervisor called me in the office and told me I was being terminated after 4-years because of my criminal record. She said we giving u severance pay and not fight your unemployment... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

If terminated in the middle of a pay period does the severance package replace the wages already due or would it be in addition to if not specified in the severance agreement?
I was let go nine calendar days into a pay period. The severance package I was offered and signed the same day I was let go stated the first payment would be the Friday following the "7 day Rescission... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment if my position is eliminated?
Company being bought out by a larger company. My position is being eliminated. New company told me no work at this location but "could try to find me something at another location. I was honest and to... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

When to file for Florida benefits when I have a severance agreement
I have a question about the timing of when to file for unemployment benefits in Florida. I have a severance agreement that will pay me an equivalent of eight weeks of work. Currently, currently Florid... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Non-payment of promised severance pay
My former employer promised us 2 weeks severance pay on the date of our termination (August 15, 2003). To date, this severance has not been paid. In e-mails he claims they are working on it. Do we hav... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

when is severance pay due in california? i'm growing impatient....
i was promised a month's severance. it's been over a month since i left. when is severance pay due to an ex-employee? i signed a release but i think i'm being led around by my nose.... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Took medical leave for surgery, dr wouldn't release me to return, said I would never work again, company fired me once fmla was exhausted, they refused to pay me vacation time or any severance. When I questioned it, I was told they don't do severance anym
I'm in my 40s, female, wasn't released from dr care before fmla exhausted, was fired and denied vacation pay or severance, close to a year afterward, my boss, Male in 40s was fired and got vacation pa... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

I am being laid off from my job after 15 years of employment. they are giving us a severance packge they have also said they are looking to make a position for me but i do not want to take the position in another department can they not pay the severance
i do not want to take another position with company i am being laid off from can they not pay me the severance pay? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Does Severance Agreement Disclude Unemployment Benefits?
I am concerned that if I sign a Severance Agreement offered by my employer, that the agreement might exclude me from otherwise being eligible for Unemployment Inusrance benefits. Specifically, does th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

In 2012 I was laid off and received 6 weeks severance pay.
I need to file taxes for that year and my W-2 has the severance amount lumped in with my regular income. In my state, I can list severance pay as a deduction, but I have to have a statement from the f... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

My company is not doing good . Closing stores, laying people off , cutting hours . They offered a one lumpsum severance package and I took it because my job was in jeopardy. I was denied unemployment . I appealed and was wondering what info you could give
was denied unemployment applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

time limit on non-compete
I have read several articles which say that legal precedent in Ohio limits non-competes to "six months or time of engagement," whichever is shorter. I can not find any instances where judges/arbitrato... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

non compete question
I am a manicurist with an independant contractor's license in the state of Ohio, and I am about to sign a lease agreement to RENT space in a salon in Ohio. The owner/landlord has put a non compete par... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I sign up for unemployment benefits if I am on a severance package
Can I get unemployment benefits if I am on a servencepackage applies to California  ·  2 answers

is a new employer liable to be sued by former employer in a non compete?
Left former employer, thought the non compete was void due to old employer shook hands, wished me well, and knew I was going to work for small competitor. 6 months later, old employer sent new employe... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance Pay for Part Time employees
With the closing of our plant, we were told we would receive severance pay, one week for each year of service. I started my employment here full time. After the birth of my son, I accepted a part time... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My daughter was just terminated from her position at a non-profit organization. She has been there for 12 years. She was offered a very small severance package ($7000) .Verbally she was offered a lesser position at the agency with a $10,000 a year pay cut
Her salary is $60k a year, been there for 12 years and only offered $7k severance. They had security walk her out of building in the middle of her shift. They offered her a lesser position at $10K pay... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Ohio Employment and Labor Law
I'm a college student writing a resarch paper on Ohio Employment and Labor law. Can you give me some general websites i can visit to get some information? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was terminated at 11yrs if service for the state after being put in probation for calling in a lot after the point system was established. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism during the same time I found out my mother had colon cancer in Ohio( I’m in
I’m unsure as should I take out my retirement or not, or due I continue to wait for unemployment, or get another job? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

May I collect severance pay if I find new employment prior to my involuntary termination date?
I have been notified that my office will close in six months, terminating my position. By company policy, I am thereby eligible for severance pay. I am not required to stay through the closing date if... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

If a company pays out severance to other employees and you find youself in the same situation...
I work for a wireless communications company based out of California, but I am employed in a retail store in Oklahoma. Back in 2009 they closed a store in Pryor, Ok and offered everyone positions in T... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Pay Docking
My daughter was docked an hour's pay for being five minutes late. Is this legal in Ohio? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

severance pay and age discriminations
5 employees were laid off for budget cuts not for work performance. All are 58 years and older. It appears may subcontract our positions to younger employees. No one was let go for cause. Also it ther... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If i employ someone for less than 60 days do i pay all of the unemployment? Is there a time frame to dismiss an employee without having to pay unemployment
I hired someone less than 60 days ago and the person is not working out. Am i responsible for his unemployment? applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Is it possible to collect unemploymemt benefits after receiving a severance pkg?
I received a severance pgk when i was laid off. Can i still collect my Unemployment benefits? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I was laid off on September 1st of this year, I signed a severance package offer. Since then I've had to call for vacation pay which took at least a month to receive when it was to be paid on my last regular paycheck. I've gotten 3 severance checks direct
Not relieving severance as agreed applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was laid off on September 1st of this year, I signed a severance package offer. Since then I've had to call for vacation pay which took at least a month to receive when it was to be paid on my last regular paycheck. I've gotten 3 severance checks direct
Not relieving severance as agreed applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

severance pay if hired back?
I was offered a severance pay pkg. If I accept employment with the same company but another position, can I keep the severance pay? or only after the date of my termination? Then am I hired back as a ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was recently laid off with an option to receive severance if I stay on for an additional month. If I deny this option and choose to leave sooner, will I still be able to qualify for unemployment benefits?
I was laid off due to the role not being a "good fit". The company asked me to stay on for an additional period of time, after which I would receive a small severance, however the workplace environmen... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

What remedies should I consider re my former employer not paying contracted severance pay?
Our employer offered an early retirement incentive plan, which included severance pay offered on a sliding scale, based on years of employment. Agreements were signed, and the exit interview form spec... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I have a severance pay question about an employee whom I'm looking to terminate tomorrow
I am looking to terminate an employee, and am wondering if a severnace pay agreement can legally bar an employee from applying for unemployment. applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay
My employer informed me that I was being laid off and they would provide me with 6 weeks of severance pay if I sign the separation agreement. I reviewed the agreement and asked HR to make a few change... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is it true that Ohio residents over 65 and terrified of a high risk job (dentistry) do not have to return to work and can stay on unemployment. For how long.
Dental hygiene— high risk of contracting disease due to aerosol spray applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are there any exceptions for long term employment to receive severance pay?
I had been working for the same company for over 22 1/2 years and the last 7 years I worked from home doing billing and collections for them. This past September I was laid off due to the company havi... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can I still represent my company to clients after being fired and receiving severance pay?
I was fired from my job and received severance pay in the form of six months pay, paid weekly. I have been asked to call on clients representing the company, while receiving severance pay. Can I do th... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
I signed a severance agreement in exchange for nine weeks of pay. The company paid me 4 weeks of pay and stopped. The agreement states when severance pay either in full or part is denied, I should get... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Sorting through benefits / options when
04/06/09 - Thank you for the forum this website offers! My father was let go from his 42-yr position as salaried employee at age of 61 last week! He is reading a litany of info provided by company re ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Serverance and age discrimination
On the morning of September 18, my immediate supervisor told me of his decision to replace me with a younger and lower salary individual. After this discussion I was paid up to date and told to leave ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My company cut my pay in HALF, and want me to resign, Does GA law allow me to get unemployment?
I live in CA. I was laid off in April and got several weeks of unemployment before finding a job. I was offered a regular employee position, but never got on payroll. The have been paying me via the e... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Jurisdiction in a non-compete
Hi. I just got blindsided by a company I reped for for 14 years. They basically just sent out a mass email to everyone saying I was terminated and not to talk to me anymore. That's the first I heard. ... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Recently fired. Told would be given 2 weeks severance pay but I am owed 1 week time worked. Can severance pay include hours worked? Or would I get paid my hours worked plus 2 week severance pay? (MN)
I was let go from my job on 9/4. I was told I would receive 2 weeks severance pay but am still owed for a week hours worked. Can my severance pay include hours worked? Or would I get paid for that wee... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Delayed Severance
Is a company allowed to specify that they will only pay the severance amount if no other work is obtained prior to a date 4 months later? I was laid off in 12/11 and will be paid 4/30/12 but only if I... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Delayed Severance
Is a company allowed to specify that they will only pay the severance amount if no other work is obtained prior to a date 4 months later? I was laid off in 12/11 and will be paid 4/30/12 but only if I... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

offered severance, resigned, rehired and denied severance
I was told in 2014 that our company would be closing by the end of 2015 and I was offered a severance package to stay until closing. In June of 2016, the company was still planing to close but the end... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

My employer failed to pay into or was behind on his payment when I filed for unemployment when I was laid off unemployment denied my first claim to which I appealed. During the processing unemployment told me I could just refile but it is still showing my
Unemployment and my employer both denied responsibility for the mishandling of my case applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer failed to pay into or was behind on his payment when I filed for unemployment when I was laid off unemployment denied my first claim to which I appealed. During the processing unemployment told me I could just refile but it is still showing my
Unemployment and my employer both denied responsibility for the mishandling of my case applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Dose the employer who terminated you pay part Or All Of Unemployment Benefit The State Provides
Employers sometimes contest an unemployment application and a hearing is established. Trying to understand the motivation to do so. Do they pay part of that benefit where getting the application denie... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Regarding my severance pay amount.
Dear sir: I have laid off last month. and I have received severance pay package. Then I found that My staff received severance package as his salary x 1/4 x 6years = over $4,ooo for his 10yers working... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How much severance pay will I receive?
I have worked for the state for 15 years and am losing my job for no fault of my own. Am I entitled to any severance pay? If so, how much? Thank you. applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

Employer made a mistake, overstating the number of weeks of severance pay that I will be receiving.
I was notified that my position will be eliminated in the coming few months. I had a very short informal meeting with an HR rep where the rep explained to me the number of weeks of severance pay to ex... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have been accruing PTO in Ohio in error to the fault of the company. Are they legally allowed to take it away?
Took a demotion to a position that did not accrue PTO until 1 full calendar year. I continued to accrue PTO at a rate of my previous position. I had accrued 80 hours, and all of a sudden they took it ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I gave a two week notice, then the following day in was told by my manager that corporate said that I needed to leave and not finish my two weeks notice, I live in Ohio can I file for unemployment
I gave a two week notice, then the following day in was told by my manager that corporate didn't want me to finish and to leave, can I collect unemployment, I was with this company for ten years applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

age discrimination
I (age-53) was terminated from my position on 08/01/08. I was the only employee in my department (Engineering). About four weeks prior to my release, A younger,(age-35) less paid and less experienced ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is Ohio a Neutral Reference State?
I am trying to find out if Ohio law permits Neutral References for past employment. I understand that this means that only dates of employment and last position held is the only information that will ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What's the best way to handle not getting paid without quitting so I can collect unemployment?
Employer paid everyone but me last pay period and now this pay period it happened again. I said something but nothing has been done. I think they want me to quit so they don't have to pay unemployment... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Where do I need to claim severance pay?
I have just received a severance package from my employer when my job was terminated. I am in the process of filling out financial aid forms to go back to school. Do I have to claim the severance pay ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Severance and vacation pay
I was terminated January 9, 2004 due to restructuring of the department. I was employed by this company for 12 1/2 years. I had also accumulated 4 weeks of vacation of which i had not taken any of the... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

The job that i have worked for 10 yrs is closing down . The owner sold the property to a college and were not being offered our severance pay. Im in a local union and the president of the union said that by law the boss has to pay us our severance. If he
Ive been working with this company for 10 yr and it has been in business for 75 yrs. Recently the owner sold the property as well as other locations to a college. As of the 14 of feb. We received a le... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay Discrimination
I was recently laid off. When I asked about a severance package they gave me $7,000 for now. They are suppose to let me know about my severance package. The last employee who was laid off received 1 y... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

In the state of Ohio, what constitutes a 'reasonable time after receiving the entire original of this agreement appropriately signed and dated'? My separation was issued 7/20, agreement signed 7/20, effective 7/22 at the close of the business day. Benefit
My position in the company was eliminated. Was promised one months' severance. Date of issuance keeps changing. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance Package
After 14 years of service, I have been advised that the owner of the PA based company is moving the accounting/office/support to CO. Terminating my job and that of one co-worker. The owner offered me ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Employer witholding my final paycheck -- Ohio
I resigned from my position at my former employer 3 weeks ago, and they are witholding my final paycheck. They say they will not send it until I do an exit interview. Their "employment at-will" policy... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How is severance pay taxed?
In the agreement they want me to sign they want me to accept all tax liability. If it's considered income shouldn't the corp. pay normal payroll taxes and insurances? How do you get an agreement revie... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does federal/state law require employers to deduct employee's new job salary from their severance?
I am being laid off in February and have been promised 21 weeks of severance. However, the HR representative has told me that if I were to find another job before the 21 weeks is up, my full severance... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I was recently offered a 2 week severance. I signed the agreement after reading it carefully. Other co-workers refused to sign it because they thought if they signed the agreement that they would not be able to apply for unemployment.
After a consolidation of departments the company I worked for offered a severance to any employee who was not able to move to another department. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

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severance and unemployment benefits applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Can a company make an employee stay and take a demotion and work that job while every person in that eliminated position receives 3 months severance pay?
My company was bought by a company with a different model. All eliminated positions are receiving 3 months of severance pay. I am being made to perform a position that is a demotion and therefore not ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can a company give me a document letting me know I will get severance and then later tell me I wont?
Hello The company I worked for filed Chapter 11 in April 2001. They let go of almost half of the employees with a severance package. Each month or two after that, they continued to lay people off and ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

denied severance
I was terminated because of a reduction in work force from a large company (company "a"). They have a written severance policy. I accepted a job with a different company that purchased one of the comp... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Denial of severance pay
My company announced their plan to close our facility and pay severance; however it now appears they will instead sell the facility to a third party logistics company who may hire some of the employee... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Severance Shortfall
My father was just recently laid off after 10 years of service as an Engineer with a large multinational engineering firm. After, just completing a project which kept him on the road for a year straig... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Severance pay rules
Hi, My wife received laid off notification letter and severance package. After that her laid off date was extended for a couple months. She got the letter, but she did not sign anything. Her terminati... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Will I still be eligible to receive my severance pay if I except employment from another company with no affiliation
Can I still receive a biweekly severance pay if I accept employment from a company that is not affiliated with the company that is paying me the severance pay? applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Will I still be eligible to receive my severance pay if I except employment from another company with no affiliation
Can I still receive a biweekly severance pay if I accept employment from a company that is not affiliated with the company that is paying me the severance pay? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

forfeit severance pay if refuse transfer?
Our company based in MI is laying off the entire department in Burbank, CA. We haved an agreement guaranteeing us severance pay upon termination. They have recently offered other job "opporttunities" ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Severance Pay
My boss told me my position is elimated, however, I found it open on the website when conducting job search. Does the company have any legal libility for that? Can I get negotiate my severance pay wit... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I'm 57. The CEO offered me a 28% reduction in pay or take a severance package.
The dynamics( age range ) in the IT Department have change dramatically in 3 years. I use to be the ONLY person in the Department too. If I quit, would I have a case for unemployment benefits at least... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay Negotiation
My husband has worked for his company since 1989. 6 years ago he left the company and was rehired and reinstated for all benefits. When he returned, the company gave him a letter stating that his adju... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

How can they tell me no matter where I work and get laid off for the next year I can
I took the buyout Jan. 1 2007 Since then I have been employed with company and worked over 7 months and was laid off..I applied for Unemployment and was paid for 4 weeks and now Unemployment is saying... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance Pay - Breach of Contract
Severance Pay - Calif Was laid off from a Financial Institution due to office closing. Was given a contract to sign for salary continuation pay & benefits. Contract was signed by myself and institutio... applies to California  ·  0 answers

No notice of termination - Severance Pay?
Hello. I hope that you can answer my question? I was informed at 4.45pm on a Monday 07/25 that I had to be "let go" because finances were tight and they could no longer afford to pay me. I was given n... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

company defaulted on severance agreement
I have a signed notarized severance agreement with my past employer for 11 weeks pay at my regular hourly rate - benefits & taxes will be taken out as usual and I will be covered by health & dental un... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Non compete in Ohio under Pa law
Non compete in Ohio under Pa law I signed a non compete for employment in Ohio which is governed under all aspects by the laws of Pa. in Mid Sept 2009 when I signed a compensation agreement. In Novemb... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Non compete in Ohio under Pa law
Non compete in Ohio under Pa law I signed a non compete for employment in Ohio which is governed under all aspects by the laws of Pa. in Mid Sept 2009 when I signed a compensation agreement. In Novemb... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

After almost 5 years of employment, the company is downsizing and basically giving the option to volunteer for permanent layoffs or be subject to mandatory layoff at random. No severance or compensation. Can the employees collect unemployment if they volu
Volunteer layoff with no compensation/qualifying for unemployment applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Ohio Minimium wage under $250,000.
I am a small business with less then $250,000.00 a year gross income. How does the new Ohio minimium wage affect me? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

SEVERANCE PAY
A friend of mine was laid off today and was told not to come back on Monday. The reason is the small business that he works for is cutting costs. They are letting him go with no severance pay or earne... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is redundancy pay and making someone redundant? What are the qualifications?
My friends employer told him to come in Monday to receive pay and the company would be closing down, due to corona virus. His employer has not "titled" the pay as severance or otherwise. They also hav... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Apply for unemploymet after receiving severance package
The department I work for will be lying off 75-80% percent of its workforce tentatively speaking by October 2003. All who will be laid off will be given a severance package. Please explain to me how l... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

I live in Ohio. I was terminated Dec. 8 and asked to sign a settlement agreement that included a severance package. I signed the contract, but now the employer wants me to sign another that will pay me less money. I am not inclined to sign the amended
The signed contract states my salary is to be paid through March 2. The salary "approximate" total only pays me through February 23. When I brought this to the employer's attention, she sent me the fo... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was let go from a job (no fault of my own) on 1/27/20 but my employer wrote in an email that they will pay me through 2/15 as a form of severance. I was informed a check would be cut and mailed on 2/15/20 and as of 2/21 I still have not received a check
I am in financial straits due to the fact that I only worked for the company 4 months and have no cushion built from my unemployment prior to this job. I did good work for them and even got a letter o... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my employer pay severance to my coworker but not to me?
My coworker received a severance pay when he was laid off a month ago. I was laid off last week and received none. I have been working longer than him. Can my employer choose to whom they give severan... applies to Rhode Island  ·  1 answer

Employers paying unemployment benefits after termination
I'm a small business with an employee who needs to be terminated. Current employee is no longer a fit for our company and cannot complete current job duties as the job has expanded beyond the employee... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

My ex-employer has been complaining about having to pay my unemployment costs after letting me go.
I got laid off from my job and was at first, denied unemployment. I appealed and I won. I am currently receiving benefits and have been contacted by multiple old co-workers that my old boss consistent... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I live in Ohio and my employment was just terminated. The company I worked for was purchased last year by a capital buying group. Before I was terminated I lost 32 hours of accrued vacation time. I had 72 hours due to me but the company said they were onl
I have not yet signed the severance agreement or asked for them to modify the agreement based of the information that I have applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Does signing a settlement allow mw to collect unemployment benefits?
I have been told that if I signed a Separation and Release Agreement that for AZ unemployment purposes, my severence pay of two weeks would now constitute a 'settlement' and I should not count it as S... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Employee Quiting with Wages Owed to Employer
Employee took vacation and then quit and owes wages to Employer. What is Ohio's law regarding deducting wages from last paycheck? Everything I am searching says Ohio law is silent on the issue. Also, ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer in Ohio require forfeiture of unused vacation days yearly?
My company only allows the calendar year rollover of 5 vacation days and requires forfeiture of any unused vacation days above that total unless prohibited by state law (e.g. Cal). I am inquiring if O... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My husband owns his own company. if he lays me off, can I receive unemployment?
My husband is laying me off due to lack of funds to pay this position. Can I claim unemployment? He has paid into unemployment. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Relocated from FL to CA; now being laid off
I recently relocated from FL to CA for a position with a company in San Francisco. They paid all relocation expenses and the offer said if I separate with them or they ask to me leave for any reason, ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How can I make my employer pay me the rest of my severance that he told me he would pay?
My employer sold the business and the new owners did not need a supervisor. My employer told me he would pay 15 days severance. He paid 1 day and after several emails, I recieved 7 more. He still owes... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

What is the statue of limitation on an employers severance plan?
I was promised two weeks of severance pay per employers severance plan. Still have not been paid. It has been almost two years. applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

My company closed our store. Five days later they filed bankruptcy chapter 11. Everybody's severance was put on hold. We each received letters stating what we were getting in severance. The maximum states 12,800. I was to receive 14,000. However, I am get
Store closed. Associates are getting severance. Company filed chapter 11 five days later. Associates are getting only part of severance pay now. Should we file a claim to get our maximum pay or be hap... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

State of Ohio Laws regarding maternity leave
I work for a company with less than 50 employees so we are not covered by FMLA. Does the State of Ohio have any laws regarding maternity leave? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my company deny me severance if I go to work for the company to which the work was outsourced?
My current company's employee handbook states that employees who are laid off are eligible for severance pay. My current job is being outsourced so my position is being eliminated. I was told I was el... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Member of mgmt & co is bouncing payroll checks
I am a member of management at an Ohio Company. We have frequent issues with paychecks being returned for NSF. Although I am not aware of the bank account status at any time, I am concerned that I cou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

SEVERANCE PAY DISPUTE
I entered in to a severance pay agreement with my former employer. A dispute has arisen regarding company property. The company stopped payment of severance pay. I requested for furnishing of Severanc... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does receiving a severance package effect Oklahoma U.I.?
A reduction of work force after six years, I was laid off. The company offered me a Severance package. What is the law as far as getting my unemployment Insurance? I had filed on the day that I was la... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

The company I work for is owned by a Trust. The current Trustee is stepping down (retiring) and a new Trust company is taking over. The current Board of Directors voted to offer employees a year of pay as severance pay if the new Trustee lays us off. If t
Company has a history of paying severance pay but the company is gaining a new Trustee and therefore a new Board of Directors will likely be seated/appointed. Before new Trustee or new Board takes ove... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

I worked in homecare, the client is now deceased. Prior, i wanted to leave for another job but my employer asked me to stay on. He died in September and i was given a bonus and later applied for unemployment but unemployment do not want to pay me. We are
My client died and i was given a bonus payment, i later filed for unemployment and was denied. Prior, i was going to leave and my employer promised to give me this bonus so im shocked now that unemplo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Retention package FMLA
My company is located in California. Some employees including me were provided a retention bonus during org restructuring and the company provided me the retention bonus as long as I will be actively ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Contract requires severance pay if employee is terminated without cause. Company subsequently relocates to another state and offers employee same job at new location and to pay employee's relocation expenses. If employee refuses to relocate is he terminat
Severance contract is a separate severance agreement and not part of an employment contract. Employee does not have an employment contract. applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Contract requires severance pay if employee is terminated without cause. Company subsequently relocates to another state and offers employee same job at new location and to pay employee's relocation expenses. If employee refuses to relocate is he terminat
Severance contract is a separate severance agreement and not part of an employment contract. Employee does not have an employment contract. applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

NEW OHIO WAGE
THE NEW HOUR WAGE INTO EFFECT FOR 01/01/07 FOR BUSINESS' UNDER 250,OOO IS EXACTLY WHAT AND FOR TIPPED EMPLOYEES?? I KEEP GETTING DIFFERNET RESULTS ON THE ISSUES. WHAT IS THE FEDERAL MIMUMUM WAGEM I KN... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was eligible for unemployment but took a contract job. They did not pay into unemployment benefits. I was laid off. Can I still get unemployment benefits?
I was eligible for unemployment benefits but took a contact job that didn't pay into unemployment benefits. Now they laid me off. Will I still get unemployment benefits from my previous job? applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Can I still collect severance pay if I got a new job
Severance pay information applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What if the reason for the change was that they dont want to pay unemployment for laying someone off?
Job description changed from Lab tech to utility, pay is same. Do not want to downgrade so am quitting. i feel like this was done to get out of paying unemployment. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

What if the reason for the change was that they dont want to pay unemployment for laying someone off?
Job description changed from Lab tech to utility, pay is same. Do not want to downgrade so am quitting. i feel like this was done to get out of paying unemployment. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was laid off and received a severance package. The package says I have to wait six months to file for unemployment. Can this agreement compel me to not follow state law in NM. State law says I can file as soon as I am laid off.
I was given a severance package after 34 years of service with my company. The agreement stated I couldn’t apply for unemployment for six months. State law says I can apply right away. Can the agree... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Exempt to non-Exempt to avoid severance payouts
Changing from exempt to non-exempt so not to have to pay Severance benefits ? --- Is it legal for public US based company with offices/employees worldwide - to abruptly just reclassify/change with onl... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

recieved less severance as a manager than a supervisor with a difference in 3 years service
I was given a seperation agreement to sign after my position was eliminated and provided 12 weeks of severance, when another supervisor recieved 8-month severance. I ask to be provided with the severa... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I was severed from my company on November 15th. They have still not paid out the severance payment that is contractually obligated. Is there a time-frame a severance payment should be made in? Can I sue them for interest or damages for delaying the check?
Is there any obligation on the part of a company to pay out a severance payment in a timely fashion? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Severance package bait & switch
The verbal severance package described during the recorded restructuring meeting did not include a detail which WAS included in the written package. If the company offers another position, I have 24hr... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Are seasonal employees entitled to a severance package when the company goes out of business?
My employer went out of business effective 12/31/2019. It offered employees it considers full-time a severance package, but not employees like me, who are considered seasonal (even though, in my case,... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I signed a 5 year non compete with a company registered in Ohio but the business is in Michigan.
Is there restrictions on the length of a non compete. 5 years seem a little extreme. Also since the business is only in Michigan do I use Michigan law? This company is only in Michigan and never opera... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Self-employed eligible for unemployment ?
I have been self-employed for 10 years. As an employee of my C Corporation I paid unemployment insurance to the state and federal governments. Due to the economic situation I am no longer able to pay ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

are you intitle of severance pay after 18 years??
employed with Mcdonald's for 18 years. i was let go on August 1st. am i entitle of Severance pay?? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Under Mass law, is a company required to pay employee severance if it files chapt 11 or chapt 7?
I joined an early stage company in Cambridge 1 year ago as an executive. The company is incorporated in Delaware and employees based in Massachusettes. I signed an employment agreement that included n... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Unemployment benefits for day to day layoffs???
The company which I work for has been rather slow for the last few months. To compensate for our lack of sales a 12 hour shift was eliminated. I was on this 12 hour shift and have lost a great deal of... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I get severance pay?
About 33 of us have been laid off; 30 get severance. I worked 17 years full-time, 3 years part-time and 1 year per diem for this hospital. Due to the latter (per diem), they refuse to give me severanc... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Laid off but made to say voluntarily resigned for severance
I was laid off, but told to sign a form saying I voluntarily resigned if I wanted severance pay. Is it legal to make someone lie in order to get severance? applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Do I have a valid reason to negotiate a severance pay ?
After 8 years of service my job got transferred to a sister company where I worked for another 10 years before i got laid off. The company offered me a severance pay for 10 years, not for 18 years. Do... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Would taking maternity leave impact the eligibility of getting the retention bonus?
My company is located in California. Some employees including me were offered the retention bonus as long as I will be actively employed for nine months at a satisfactory performance level. The wordin... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Company refusing to pay severance what are my options?
I am based in CA and went to work for a company based in MO and I worked in TX. I started work on 1/17/11 and was terminated on 4/1/11 (yes April Fools day). At termination I was told I would receive ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my former employer withhold severance and force to sign a contract after the fact?
I was told I would be given 2 weeks severance pay provided I did not talk bad about the company which I did not. Then two weeks later she sent me a email saying that I would have to sign a contract wi... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was laid off due to lack of work. In Ohio can I be replaced with new employee just because the supervisor does not like me?
Company could not get certified through the state. Had to close until such certification could be granted. A new supervisor was hired prior, who does not like me and wants her crew to work with her. I... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are initial severance pay offers typically what employers expect to pay?
My employer has offered me a severance package to resolve a dispute at work. It wasn't negotiated, they simply made an offer. Do companies normally expect to pay more than their initial offer? applies to California  ·  2 answers

Severance Pay Refusal
I have been working for the same company for 23 years and the companies contract I am working on is coming up to completion but will be picked up by another company. I will be getting laid off and bec... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I recently resigned from a company in illinois, after 4 years of service, I had 40 hours of unused accrued vacation pay (which i had to make several phone calls to get)...just found out today that they are paying me the 40 hours as severance pay...(higher
unused vacation being paid as severance pay applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Doctor previously worked for called and offered me a front office manager position. Accepted job and quit my present job. When I went to work for him the position I was hired for was not available. The person decided to stay. So he put me in a surgical as
My previous employer called an offered a front office Mgr position. When I went to work the position was not available. The person in the position decided not to leave. So they put me in a surgical po... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Unpaid wages from Nov. 07
I am putting my city/state as Marietta OH because that is where I worked. I actually live in WV but assume the case would be an Ohio case. I was employed with this company for over a year. My last day... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance pay withholding taxes
My severance pay check's withholding taxes was equivalent to 40% of gross pay. I've searched high and low on internet to get explanation, table, or reasons why it is taxed so high. Can you explain? Th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Our company switched to contracted employment and failed to mention severance pay if we did not go with the new company. How long do I have to decide to get the severance pay. I'm already working with the new company! I barely found out about the severanc
I didn't know about the sevrance package because they never told is about it. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Being denied severance
I have been issued a official lay off letter from Company A, and have been offered a severance package upon departure. The whole department has been outsourced to Company B. Company B wants to hire me... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have to sign separation agreement to get the previously promised 6 weeks of severance pay?
I was employed by a company in Arlington, TX for 1 year and 2 months. I received notification that I would be terminated as part of a restructure. However, after I was notified of the termination, I a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I get severance pay if I retire ?
I am 61 years old and want to stop working. Can I expect severance pay if i retire without being layed off? applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can my former employer refuse to pay my severance until I leave the state?
I worked on a large estate and was paid a salary. A residence was also provided. When I was terminated I was offered one month's pay as severance. The employer required that I sign a letter stating th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employer will not pay severance
My offer letter states that " If there is a change in business that requires us to terminate your position with Fathom, you will be entitled to receive a severance package of three (3) months salary o... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My previous company overpaid me severance. I did sign a contract that I would not sue them in exchange for 6 weeks of severance pay. I was paid unemployment also. I dedicated 14 years of service with them and my position was eliminated from the company's
My previous company overpaid me severance. I did sign a contract that I would not sue them in exchange for a certain number of weeks in severance pay. I was paid unemployment also. I dedicated over 10... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can an employer withhold severance when a release agreement was signed?
I was recently "laid off" from a company due to downsizing. I worked for the company for over 10 years and had a good relationship (so I thought) with them. When I was laid off, I was offered a severa... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

demanding that severance be returned
My wife was recently laid off. As part of the process she signed a severance aggreement/ contract and recieved her severance. A couple weeks later she was offered another position within the same comp... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How soon can an employer pay unemployment insurance on a reduced pay package after implementing it?
I am facing a reduction of pay on Dec 1st of 50% or annually. If I accept the offer my fear is that my employer is looking to then fire me and only pay reduced unemployment insurance. Is this possible... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

did not signed and returned severance package
Hello , I was terminated 4 weeks back , I was offered the severance pay package , however I was not aware that I have to sign and return it , I was supposed to sign and send it back within 7 days that... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Legaility of severance contract conditions
I have been employed at the same bank for 15 years and due to a recent merger which would force me to travel much further, I have declined the new position offered and accepted a severance package whi... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

FL employer has not paid severance. I want the money.
I got laid off a couple of years ago from a company in FL. I had a contractual severance package for 6 months of salary to be paid in monthly installments. They ceased sending the severance pay after ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

severance pay offered and I didn't know it was going to be offered
I resigned my position January 27th fearing there was a restructuring coming the same day my boss set up a conference call with HR, I was sure they were letting me go, I thought it would be best to re... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I know severance pay isn't mandatory, but.........
After 25 years of service, I am being terminated due to lack of business/income. Although originally told the company was closing, that has changed and the company will continue with only the owners a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Getting severance package. In indiana , do I have to wait to file for unemployment insurance
Company is moving out of state applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I live I Georgia. Two weeks ago today, my boss sent me a text at 8 pm stating the company is in financial trouble and cannot afford to pay me anymore. Stated he will give me two weeks severance pay. I worked two days that week and as of today, I've receiv
I was laid off 2 weeks ago via text at 8:30 pm. In the text, my exboss stated he would pay me 2 weeks severance pay. I've received nothing. I haven't been paid for the 2 days I worked that week either... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Unemployment Benefits NJ
I live in NJ and my last day of work was 7/31/2015 I was laid off as my position was eliminated. My severance package states that I will paid 1 week salary which ended 8/7/2015. I am trying to file my... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

My company is looking to sell and have said if they don't we will recieving a severance package. Can i deny to work for the new company and collect my severance package?
Company is looking to sell a division of the company to another owner. The company has said they are going to pay severance to employees but didn't make it clear if that's only if we didn't get sold. ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Non Payment of Severance
My wife has a severance agreement for six months pay. The company refuses to pay on the agreement. In Florida is this considered non-payment of wages? Can we get attorney fees? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was RIF'd on June 20th. I have 45 days to sign my severance agreement. Can I collect unemployment in those 45 days? This is in Florida
In Florida. I was RIF'd on June 20th and have 45 days to sign the severance agreement. If I wait to the 45th day to sign, can I collect unemployment for day 1-44? applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

at-will employment nullified ?
I work for a Tech company in GA. - I am a foriegn national - I have a work visa (H1-B) - My company required that I sign an employment contract binding me to them for 3 years, or pay them a large sum ... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Job Elimination - Severance Pay
My company is moving my department to another state. They have gave us a severance benefit, which provides two weeks of severance pay for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 26 weeks of... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Can a company deny your severance pay after they told you you would receive 2 wks severance?
I was told to resign or be terminated, either way I would receive 2 wks severance pay. Those were the exact words from my director. My clinical manager was present when she said this and now I have be... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

What are the laws concerning promised severance pay and going back on that promise?
My company was bought out by another company. The new company said we would all be laid off at the end of 30 days, and that they would give us 2 weeks severance. The end of the 30 days will be Nov. 5.... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Will an LLC (my own) contract position cause a breach of severance agreement?
I am a displaced worker, and the terms of my severance state if I become employed by my company in a 'like' position, in pay/ benefits, my severance will cease. (signed agreement) If I come back as an... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

serverance after merger but job still present
Facts: 1) No formal severance policy at seller company 2) less than 100 employees in US 3) Verbal commitment of 3 months severance upon merger completion 4) Outplacement services offered Question: If ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

No severance offered after position eliminated
My position was eliminated due to budget restructuring. My letter of termination stated it was a company decision and was through no fault of my own. I was told my pay and position effectively ended r... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Severance pay discrimination
My company was purchased and is closing it's office in NYC and moving everyone to Chicago. I understand that VP's like myself will not receive severance if they are offered a position in Chicago and d... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can termination letter with offer to pay wages be rescinded and replaced?
I was terminated for at-will reason and given an executed letter stating I would be paid through the end of the month and receive severance if I signed release agreement. Three days later, employer re... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Severance pay taxes?
Do federal, state, and social security taxes have to be taken out of the severance pay? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Hi, so I took my vacation and was approved for my vacation pay and decided not to go back do they still have to pay me? This is for the state of Ohio
I got approved for my vacation pay from my boss and after taken my vacation I decided to not return due to finding a better paying job. And now my boss is refusing to pay me is there some law stating ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have a question about severance pay.
My division was recently eliminated. Most of us were laid off at different times; some were offered other jobs in the company. We all have been asked to sign a severance agreement waiving our rights t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I take them to Small Claims Court ?
Dear Mel! I was terminated in October from my job of 5 years. I have taken them to the unemployment board since they denied my unemployment. The board found that I was not responsible for the separati... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

My Company is closing the school I am currently employed at. They have offered severance pay but in certain agreements....considering I do not take a Leave Of Absence until my Last Day set forth by the Company. I am 38 weeks pregnant (9 months) and have a
Being Denied FMLA in acceptance of Severance Pay. FMLA due to birth of my child. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I am the manager of Motherhood Maternity for 81/2 years. I received a two week notice that they are closing my store. They only offered me 3 weeks of severance pay. Can they do this?
What is the average calculation of a severance package? applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Hello, over payment of wages question
Was over paid in April my boss says and today he kept my entire chk for two weeks and said he's takin 500 out of next 3 pay periods without my consent, can he do this in Ohio.. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance Pay
Do I as and fired employee have the right to sue for severance pay? I was fired due to the fact my husband was fired the day before. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Honoring a Serverance packet
My company is closing and promised its employees a severance packet (in writing) but since the company was acquired by another company (who still said they would honor the severance letter packet) the... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is a Non Compete enforceable if the specific service I provided is now outsourced by the company?
I am a professional engineer and the company downsized me and the only other PE. Can I seal plans in my specialty if I limit my practice to sealed plans and avoid producing unsealed shop drawings whic... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance Policy changed same day my position eliminated
I am employed by a national nonprofit organization which, via a Board decision, elected to eliminate its severance plan. The organization historically has had a written severance plan and made full se... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was offered a severance package to leave the company. So I accepted it voluntarily. However, they are telling potential employers that I was fired.
I was offered a severance package to leave the company. So I accepted it voluntarily. However, they are telling potential employers that I was fired. I was refused unemployment. When I found out what ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Rights in Ohio to your Personnel File after leaving.
Myself and others worked for a horrible person. She cannot keep any employees, she defames, pays people incorrectly, etc... Anyways, we are having a hard time finding jobs and we are getting phone cal... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do We Have The Possibility Of A Case In Which To Negotiate/Sue For Severance Pay?
Hello- In advance, we'd like to thank the attorneys who take the time to read and answer this query. Our company has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Our location was one of many announced as... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I live in ohio was let go January 2017 payout bonus for 2016 is march 2017 do I still receive it
Was terminated January 2017 bonus payment for 2016 is in match 2017 I live in ohio applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Unemployment Compensation after Severence Agreement
I was laid off from my company due to downsizing and have been offered a severence package of 4 weeks pay. To recieve the severence I am required to sign a "Release of Claims" Agreement. If after the ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

How do we pay taxes on severance pay?
We now live in Wisconsin. Two years ago we lived and worked in California. The place closed and we moved. Two days ago we recieved a check from the place and were told it was severance pay. We were al... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Employment contract - severance agreement
Hi MEL, I have recently being made redundant from my position, I do have a very healthy severance clause in my employment contract, which would expire in April 2008 They did offer me another position ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Wrongful Termination
This story is long but is very involved. I was recently fired from my job with a company headquartered in N. Carolina, I worked for them in Ohio. At the time of the discharge the only things close to ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do I have to give up my severance pay?
The company told me that they needed to transfer me to their related company in my home country after 16years of working in the US. They also said that they could have me in their payroll for only ano... applies to California  ·  0 answers

A person I know (in their 60's) was recently let go from the company they worked for 25 years. The company offered severance pay but the employee refused. Why would they refuse?
What is the benefit of refusing severance pay after 25 years of employment with a company? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I'd like to appeal my appeal
I had been on unemployment from Oct to Nov. I followed the rules about job searching and documentation. Met with my case person etc. It was a bad time of year to look for a serving job and I took the ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Severance pay and salary: "double dipping"?
My company was recently sold, and I was laid off with no notice. However, my final check included two weeks salary that was designated as "severance pay". During the following two weeks, I continued w... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a public employee who is briefly incarcerated be compensated vacation time while incarcerated?
A Ohio public employeee was arrested and held in jail for domestic violence. He was incarcerated for a brief time that he was scheduled to work. He wants to receive vacation time for the day he spent ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My company has eliminated my position. After working there for 9 years a severance is offered but can I still get unemployment
My company has eliminated my position and severence is being offered can I still get unemployment applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

can they turn my job into part time and hire some one else for the other half of my job
After working for 9 years full time, my ex-company told me that they were going to turn my position into two part time jobs and offered me one of the 4 hour slot which I took, then about 1-1/2 yrs lat... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is a company obligated to pay severance by verbal agreement, emails and practice?
Our company is moving to another state and most of the employees were told that they will not be going with the company and will be laid off, including myself. We were then told that we will be gettin... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Can an employer change their mind about eliminating your position after giving you a letter?
I've recently received a letter indicating that my position is being eliminated, which gave general terms of severance pay I'm to be paid later on this month. I need to know two things: 1. Can the com... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Is there a way for employers to not have to pay unemployment if they comply with Employment-At-Will?
Employment is entered upon "at will." Are there cases where this relationship has held up for unemployment cases - meaning that the employer can terminate the employee for good cause, bad cause, or no... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was laid off after 24 years with my company. I received a year of severance pay. When I applied for unemployment I was denied because of the income. I never received a notice advising when to reapply. I didn’t apply again for almost 2 years and then w
Was initially advised that I was ineligible for benefits then reapplied and again denied benefits. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance packages effect on work comp benefits?
I am curently collecting workers compensation for a herniated disk. My employer has decided to permanemtly outsource my job due to the uncertainty of my return, or ability to perform upon return. A se... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Pay continued after I left an employer.
I gave my two weeks notice to my (Ohio) employer in mid Oct and left on 10/29. They paid me again on 11/12 and again on 11/28. What should I do? I would imagine I need to pay them back the money, but ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

My employer sold the company to a new company and laid everyone off wihout previous notice. They made us re-apply to the new company the next day, but if you didn't get hired on they gave you severance pay, but shouldn't everyone get severance pay since w
On Monday January 12,2015 my employer sold the company to a new company and laid everyone off without previous notice. They made us come in the next day which was Tuesday January 13,2015 and they told... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Does severance pay end if you take an hourly paying job with no benefits?
If I take a seasonal job with no benefits does that cancel out my severance pay? applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Let go by corporation after 20 years (realigning the department) but 22 staff pressed out of service. Severance package was a a benefit but was not offered. Much mischief ensued in last weeks of job by OOT managers. Received unemployment but wonder if I s
Corporate Realignment, 22 staff left due to ethics concerns, (whistleblower has a court date), state licensing boards say corporate was unethical but not asking staff to do any thing illegal. This sta... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Last Paycheck/Vacation
I gave my former boss 2wks notice to resign..However, on my last day she not only gave me my last paycheck minus 2 day stating she wld give to to me on the next payperiod, but did not pay me my vacati... applies to California  ·  1 answer

i notice employer has recently change their severance pay to a reduced weeks
Can i sue the employer if they have reduced their severance pay to a comparatively less than before? those who got let go received more compare to the future laid off... can i sue? applies to California  ·  0 answers

time off without pay
i have several medical issues, myemployers knows this and i get severe migraines, i missed work a lot but have always taken it without pay--this time my employers gave me 3 days off without pay and i ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can I be denied severance pay if I accept a position that is not comparable with my current package?
My company has lost the support contract with the company I have supported for 20 years+. There is another company that has won the contract. My company does have a standard severance package that all... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

once you accept a severance package does the employer have to pay in a certain amont of time?
I accepted a severance package from my employer, August 21 2009 was my last day, today is October 5 2009 and they still have not paid me. In the contract it says my vacation pay will come separately 3... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If I have a severance agreement to be paid out with the regular pay cycle and my prior employer is late or possibly fails to follow through with payments, do I have any recourse?
I am about 2/3 through my severance agreement. My last payment was about 5 days late and the most recent one is over a week past due. If they do not pay it for the remainder of my contract, what recou... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Termination letter
My husband's position was eliminated but his terimination letter says he is terminated Does not have the cause anywhere in the letter but it does talk about the severance pay and benefits continuation... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Termination letter
My husband's position was eliminated but his terimination letter says he is terminated Does not have the cause anywhere in the letter but it does talk about the severance pay and benefits continuation... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Termination letter
My husband's position was eliminated but his terimination letter says he is terminated Does not have the cause anywhere in the letter but it does talk about the severance pay and benefits continuation... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Termination letter
My husband's position was eliminated but his terimination letter says he is terminated Does not have the cause anywhere in the letter but it does talk about the severance pay and benefits continuation... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can I still get severance pay after not returning waiver on time?
I lost / forgot about the "no sue" waiver form and did not return it within 45 days, as required. I finally returned it 5 wks late, after investigating why I hadn't received the check. They've denied ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My pay was cut in half so I quit. Do I receive up unemployment comp?
I have an unemployment question. My fiance has worked for a small business for 14 yrs. They have decided to reduce expenses by "offering" him a job at half the pay he's receiving now. This is the exac... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

COMPANY SEVERANCE BUT NONE FOR ME
Iam 60 yrs old, employed with same company for 24 yrs as an Exec Admin, . Last 18 mos my position has been HR specialist. Six weeks ago I was told my job was being eliminated. I was informed I had two... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What exactly is severance pay?
My husband overheard a conversation in December in which his boss was offering his job to another employee. When confronted his boss told him yes he was planning on laying him off. My husband asked hi... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Severance Package - employer adding rules ?
Yes our contract has been terminated and our company has notified us that our position with them will be terminated. Now they did state they were going to give us a Severance package which is great, b... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Severance and retaliation
I WAS TERMINATED FROM MY FORMER COMPANY A BIG BANK STATING REDUCTION IN FORCE DUE TO BUSINESS SLOW DOWN. ALONG WITH ME SOME OTHER COLLEAGUES WERE ALSO TERMINATED. THE REAL REASON FOR MY TERMINATION IS... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

If my employer agreed in email several times to pay me my earned PTO after lay off - does this constitute a written agreement now that they refuse to pay?
Worked Remotely in WA for TX based company for 10 months. Was laid off and received 10 weeks severance pay. At lay off, owner of the company said they would pay my 124 hours of PTO as soon as they had... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Severance pay
I work for a Casino boat in Illinois. The company is in the process of replacing the boats with a permanent barge. Seeing as how I am the Captain of the boat, I will be getting laid off. I have a lett... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I signed a non-compete, its a special scenerio and I need to know my options.
It has been 14 months since I signed a 2 year non-compete clause in Ohio. The old telecom company sold many different products (wireless, T1, internet, phone equipment, lighting, etc.) only one of whi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Company making employees pay for shortages
I work in a cash advance place in Ohio. We deal with large amounts of money and are sometimes short at the end of the day balance. Our company makes us pay with our personal money to make up shortages... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

pay my boss back for unemployment?
My job is closing for a month. my boss said he would "spot" me my months wages but i would have to pay it back with my unemployment checks. I feel really uncomfortable about this.... is this OK? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

COO eliminates the Severance Benefit 3 days before it's due
On 7/10/01, it was announced that my last day is on 8/10/01. There were also emails and verbal commitments that a 2 week per year of service will be paid out for our severance package. On 8/7/01, our ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My company has paid severance pay, now they are saying it was a mistake
My company has paid severance pay as past practice to all Supervisors/Management. Now they are saying it was a mistake and they will no longer pay it out. What are my rights if I can prove it has been... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I am receiving a year's severance starting in 2016 from a company in Indiana due to the company's severance plan. I moved to Florida effective 12/29/15. Will I owe Indiana taxes for the year that I receive the severance pay?
I am receiving one year's severance starting in 2016 from a company in Indiana due to the company's severance plan. I moved from Indiana to Florida effective 12/29/15. The company is withholding India... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Hello, Our nationwide company relocated 125 of our offices and relocated them to 3 stats only which is over 35 miles a day one way for me to drive. When addressed of this relocatation our team was given a severance pay document stating how much we all wou
Does the doctrine at will act apply to this employers promise to pay severance or stay bonus that was extended out and the new sty bonus has a 1 year stay requirement to earn bonus or the person is li... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I live in NY, and I was offered a generous severance package, however the company is in bad financial shape. I was part of a group layoff and I am over 40 years old, and have 45 days to sign and 7 days to revoke. Should I wait 30 days to sign it and get t
I live in NY, and I was offered a generous severance package, however, the company is in bad financial shape. I was part of a group layoff and I am over 40 years old, have 45 days to sign and 7 days t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was terminated and given a severance package along with Cobra being paid by my employer. However, the first severance pay was received and benefits were withheld. I was the payroll specialist and never withheld benefits from previously termed employees.
I was the payroll specialist at my former employer so I have a working knowledge of how we would handle termed employees. They have processed payroll and continued to withhold medical, dental, vision ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Business sold, is it or am i as owner liable for unemployment claims?
Hi, my business was sold 6 months ago but has yet to dissolve and that will not happen until March 2017. In meantime, i have an ex employee that is filing for unemployment, is my business liable for a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

can my employer resend the offer of severance pay once it has been offered?
my boss had the corporate attorney draw up a severance agreement for me to sign. the terms were not such that i could/would agree to so i altered the agreement to a more resonable agreement. one parag... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

my boss is offering me a mutual agreement of speration with severance. There is another employee that accused me of discrimination and setting her up to fail. this is the second time she has does this. This time they are saying that the outcome will not b
She accused me of this last year and they did not find any evidence to back her up. She was on the verge of losing her job again this year and once again pointed the finger at me and another guy at wo... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can a person collect unemployment if they quit their job after not getting paid for 2 pay periods?
employer who hasn't paid her or other employees for two pay cycles, claiming that he is waiting for a check from a client. My sister-in-law is an hourly employee (not on a set salary), and her pay per... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Company Restructure/Severance Pay
The company I work for has recently restructured and as a result, my position was eliminated. I have been offered a different position with no reduction in pay but a different role with more obligatio... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Moving to different state - Severance Pay - State tax withholding
I was laid off in MD and my severance runs till end of February in 2019. I've obtained a new job in a state(set to begin on jan 1,2019) that doesn't charge income tax, so for my severance checks in Ja... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I was laid off of my job 2 weeks ago due to budget cuts or that is what I was told. I was given a letter agreement to sign saying that I would receive 2 weeks of severance pay & if I signed the letter I would receive an additional 2 weeks
Severance package letter was signed & I sent it certified. I have already filed for unemployment. They laid me off 2 days before I was going to take my PTO which I had 10 days but do not get paid for ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Does bankruptcy mean I lose severance?
I was laid off from an IPO start up company on Dec 18, 2000 during this time I signed an agreement stating I would be paid for my remaining vacation time and 2 weeks severance pay. The company filed C... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Does bankruptcy mean I lose severance?
I was laid off from an IPO start up company on Dec 18, 2000 during this time I signed an agreement stating I would be paid for my remaining vacation time and 2 weeks severance pay. The company filed C... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can an employer give some employees severance pay and not others?
My husband is being terminated from his position with a company he has worked 28 years for. The entire shop is being terminated and they are outsourcing the work to another company that they have talk... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

After 10 years of working for a Pharma company they held a conference call last week and said today was your last day. I received a severance package and it says if I was hired by the company that bought our products I would forfeit my severance. The comp
The severance package states that if I’m hired by a company that is selling or marketing the products my previous employer carried I forfeit my severance. If this new company offers to contract my s... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Severance
Is it legal for an employee to receive severance pay and wages for work performed at the same time? The employee was terminated and subsequently rehired as temporary, short term employee. applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

If I think I have been misclassified as an independent contractor, what's the best way to proceed?
I am an Ohio resident, and I have worked with a company headquarted in Ohio to provide security services for natural gas wells at locations in Pennsylvania since 9/21 of 2010. As of 8/20/2011, I was c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Employment issue
I worked as a senior engineer with a mjor steel company in Canton Ohio and was laid off in Feb subject to recall till June 1 I have my employee handbook and a relocation guide that spells out a severe... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Jurisdiction Ohio Resident working weekdays in Arkansas
I'm an Ohio resident (8 years, own property, return home each weekend) working in Arkansas 6.5 days per week. I'm a W2 employee of a company that is Headquartered in VA. I was hired and am managed by ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What to do if my former employer is defaming about me stealing from his company?
I am in Florida and my former employer tell to Florida unemployment that he didnt fired me that I resigned when he talked to me that I was misusing company funds at my favor, he claimed that I was add... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If a company has employees in Wi. but headquartered in Mn. Does that company pay into the unemployme
I worked for a staffing service with offices in Wi. Their corp. headquarters was located in Mn. I filed unemployment in Wi. (where I live) the state of Wi. paid me. Then later I received notice that I... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Confused about severance
My company A is being bought out by another company B. There has always been a severance package in our policy handbook. As employees we have been told we will not qualify for severance enless we appl... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

I was let go after 18 years with a company
I have many questions and not really sure how to go about asking, I was initially fired for harassment,(verbally)I was not the person that was harassing, but was verbally harassed in front of many emp... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can a former employer Recall your Severance Package?
Former employer gave me a Severance Package at the end of my employment, October 2010. The package was a 2009 Lincoln MKX, at that time he said that he would continue to pay the lease payments until t... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

can family collect severance upon death of a terminated employee?
employee signs severance agreement ending employment. includes release of rights clauses and says employee will continue to collect a severance packaged of 22 paychecks and insurance until following y... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

How long after lay off do you have to wait for severance?
I was laid off March 5th, the company is restructuring and the lay off had noting to do with my performance. The issue I have is they made me sign an agreement to not sue and in return I would get sev... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Severance pay due if outsourced
I am employeed by CSC and work at a client site in Horsham PA. I was notified on Oct 31st that my position is being outsourced to a company named CC-OPS with my last day to be Nov 10th. I am promised ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Gender discrimination, retaliation (wrongful termination)
I am a 52 year old woman who held a highly responsible position for the last two years in a growing company. During this time I averaged a salary 25% below my male counterparts in the same level of ma... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My employer has suspended my severance payout due to the final sale of the company? Is this legal?
I have a signed contract entitling me to 26 weeks of bi-weekly payments. Company was sold and severance payouts were suspended pending final sale of the company. No the answers I get is that the list ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

The company i work for offered raise in liue of perdeim but wage raise is actually a pay cut also when they do pay perdeim its only for days wkd i live in ohio and so far this yr have wkd in north and south dakota iowa and minn is not paying perdeim legal
I wk out of state i live in yr round is company supposed to pay perdeim for every day away from home due to wk? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was laid off and signed an exit agreement that set a severance pay amount
3 months after, they sent an email to me saying I caused a problem while working there and they are using the remaining severance amount to pay for. Their statement is a lie, and I did not cause this ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Hired by company contracted by new company. Still get severance from previous company?
The company (A) I work for was bought out. Employees were told they would receive a severance payment for each year they had been employed (by the way there was no written agreement, just verbal). The... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

This applies to NJ unemployment laws. My employer in bringing in an outside company to run it's kitchen and I was offered a job for less hours, 1/3 less pay and 1/2 the benefits. I would make the same amount collecting unemployment. They also want me to s
This applies to NJ unemployment laws. My employer in bringing in an outside company to run it's kitchen and I was offered a job for less hours, 1/3 less pay and 1/2 the benefits. I would make the same... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Denied Unemployment Despite Lack of NEEDED JOB Experience at HIRE.
I was term'd in my first 90 days. I was denied UE benefits because they had "just cause" under Section 4141.29(D)(2)(a), Ohio Revised Code. So stated my appeal and original determinations. I took the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I quit my job and was given severance pay ending in June, 2016. I quit due to stress from position and bad bosses and being unappreciated for over 12 years of loyal employment. I feel that they gave me a severance package in fear of I would sue them for d
As stated above applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was laid off from my job in ohio. I have 2 weeks unused vacation. Is he legal obligated to pay me.
I got laid off from my job and was wondering if he was liable to pay me my vacation pay. Also he made a verbal agreement to pay half my truck payment. he laid me off 11 months later. Only reason I bou... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I worked for a Episcopal School for 18 years. They recently have filed bankruptcy. They didn't pay unemployment compensation and I was never told this. Is not being notified in Alabama against the law?
Never told school did not pay unemployment compensation. applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Employee's Final Pay
I have been unable to get an answer from the State of Ohio on the following two issues� Is an employer permitted to make a deduction from an employee�s final paycheck for company property that has... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

unpaid severance pay
I was employed with a mid sized company for 10 years until my employment was terminated in 2014. I was on FMLA bc of my father's illness and was unable to return after the FMLA expired. I filed for um... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Severance For Other Employees But Not Me
I work for an LLC in Georgia. Our corporate office is in Virginia. A few weeks ago, corporate notified us that they were closing our office in Lawrenceville (metro-Atlanta). They indicated we would ge... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

my questions is about a severance package being offered. I would like to speak with someone. I submitted a question but see there is a word limit
severance pay package and options offered applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Employer fraud
I was recently laid off and collected about 4 weeks of unemployment, which the employer tried to fight. I am now an independent contractor, not collecting unemployment, and want to roll over my 401k t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete Clause within the Severance Package
My husband was given a severance package which included a non-compete clause. He is in radio advertising and the clause states that severance will be revoked if he takes a job in ANY form of advertisi... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can you at least tell me--by law in Ohio, am I entitled to a copy of my non compete--do they, by law, have to provide me that?
Can you please just tell me what the law is in Ohio regarding non compete? Are they required by law to provide me my copy? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

company buyout job elimination
I have been employed on salary since 1990. On 11/15/02, my company was sold and I was given an status quo employment contract through 3/31/03. On this date the new owners all but told me my job would ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I have a severance package. The company is now refusing to pay.
I have a signed severance package The company is now refusing to pay. Can they legally stop paying me? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Is my father entitled to any severance pay working 40+@ Chicago Mill and Lumber Company fo
worked 40+yrs@ Chicago Mill&Lumber Co. in Tallulah, La. Mill closed in 1971 and moved Is he entitled to any severance pay applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Can I file for unemployment if i resigned.
I applied for unemployment, I received 3 checks. Now they tell me that I dont qualify for unemployment benefits, I resign because of medical conditions. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Signed severance agreement and then company is trying to rescind saying old agreement in effect
My old company (Company ABC) filed for bankruptcy and the division I worked for was sold off to another company (Company XYZ). I was transitioned to the Company XYZ after signing an agreement that sai... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Severance pay if you work in one state and live in another
Good Morning, I worked for a company for the past 10 years, I recently got let go and got a severance and I was wondering; If live in New York City and worked in New Jersey. How much tax would be take... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Severance package includes continuation of health benefit until end of severance period
as long as I pay my portion to COBRA. At the time of notice, I asked about the rate and was told by HR they would get this for me. Now I am told that they would not tell me the amount until I returned... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can my employer withhold severance if I refuse to relocate?
My employer is in round one of lay-offs. Severance packets are being offered to everyone as far as I know. I have not been given my severance agreement yet as I believe I am in round two. But I have h... applies to California  ·  1 answer

worker's comp and severance pay
I have a current worker's comp claim. I went back to work on a trial basis but have found I cannot continue and my Dr. is taking me back out of work. My office has offered me one week of severance pay... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my company decrease my paid vacation time that I negotiated at the time of my job offer?
I received an offer for my job in January 2010, at which time I tried negotiating a higher salary but my boss, stating that his hands were tied in terms of salary, offered me more vacation time. Compa... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My employer is requiring me to fill out a W-9 in order to receive installments of severance pay as a result of employee separation. Which box do I fill out on Line 3 -
I was separated from my company due to lack of work. I was asked to sign a General Release in exchange for consideration in the form of severance pay to be paid in 4 equal installments over a prescrib... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Employer unwilling to pay on a legally enforceable severance agreement
Recently I was the President and CEO of a company that was purchased by a much larger Indian outsourcing business. Suffice it to say I was recently let go. While my severance package is minimal compar... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was laid off by my company. I was offered and accepted a severance package. I have been offered a new position at the same company and am being asked to repay the severance and vacation time. There is nothing in the severance agreement about either of t
I was laid off by my company. I was offered and accepted a severance package. Five weeks has elapsed and I have been offered a new position at the same company and am being asked to repay the severanc... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Docking A Full Day's Pay From Exempt Employees
In a post dated Nov 25, 2003 3:35 PM [EST] titled 'Docking A Full Day's Pay From Exempt Employees' you answered the question for New York, could you re-answer it for Ohio law? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance Agreement all screwed up
Hello, I signed a severance agreement with a company. Departure date came a I departed. I have the following issues 1. Company missed payment dates in severance agreement 2. Company underpaid (no expe... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

can I be denied severance pay if my current clinic is closing and I do not want to accept a position that is somewhat comparable to my position now paying less wages? I no longer want to work for the company I'm with
I work for a hospital group. I was just told that the clinic I work in is closing soon. I will be offered a severance package but that if a position becomes available that they find comparable to my c... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My workplace (in Ohio) just announced they will give an additional day off with pay in order for employees to volunteer with the company's chosen nonprofits. The only way to access this benefit is by signing up to the company's Workplace by Facebook group
See above applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

If I sign a severance package - is it binding if they sell this site?
I work for a telecommunications company with 17 employees at this site - 5 of us have been told we are going to be laid off - but we haven't seen the official paperwork. The main company is trying to ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

RELEASE AGREEMENT BREACH
I was laid off by my former employer in June 03. In return for signing Release agreement, I was offered 7 weeks of pay. I accepted and signed the agreement. After paying 3 weeks of severance, the comp... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Guaranteed hours not paid in severance
When hired by my former employer my offer letter stated that my pay would be based on a 50-hour workweek. Paid 40 hours of normal time and 10 hours of over (1.5) time. In addition any hours over 50 th... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Non compete in Ohio under Pa law
I signed a non compete for employment in Ohio which is governed under all aspects by the laws of Pa. in Mid Sept 2009 when I signed a compensation agreement. In November I had to sign a new sales comp... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Should I submit a counter offer to the severance package my company has offered.
I was recently laid off by my company in North Carolina. I have 45 days to review and sign the severance package. The question I have is should I counter for more severance pay, they have given me the... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

My employer laid me off 6/28/16 and did pay me the last 2 weeks on 7/1/16. They also offered 2 weeks
My employer laid me off 6/28/16 and did not pay me the last 2 weeks on 7/1/16. They also offered 2 weeks severance. Still no pay for working or severance? They have promised the past 10 days but, noth... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

I was recently given severance pay for 12 weeks. The agreement stated if I get a job I must notify them. I will be doing substitute teaching. Is this considered a job?
I was recently offered 12 weeks of severance pay. My job has been eliminated. Agreement stated if I get another job I have to let them know. I have recently been offered a short term 8 week substitute... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

What is the base rate used in calculating severance
Prior to separation through a "Work force Reduction" the salaried employees took a mandatory 5% salary reduction. Upon signing the severance agreement outlining the numbers of weeks for vacation and s... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I am being let go by my current employer of 20 years due to
my current job is being absorbed by a nurse, and given a new job title. I am being offered a severance package of 12 weeks; I am wanting to know if I am able to accept a new job through out the durati... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

In a RIF..is it possible for them to offer me a demotion to avoid paying me severance if I decline
I have been with the company for almost ten years, and would be given a decent severance if laid off. However, I concerned that in light of some things I've been told lately, I'm worried that I might ... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

I was let go in early December and still have not received my severance pay out. My former employer contacted me today with questions, am I obligated to call her back? If I don't call her back will that impact my severance pay?
I was let go in early December and still have not received my severance pay out. My former employer contacted me today with questions, am I obligated to call her back? If I don't call her back will th... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I have a signed contract from my employer to pay six months severance pay. They are now refusing to honor the contract. What can I do
I have a signed contract stating that "If ********* changes ownership or ceases to do operate you will receive six months severance." Effective today he laid off myself (Service Manager) and 3 of my T... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was let go from my job and my employer is claiming they paid me a week of payed vacation I had earned, but they never did. Now my unemployment payment is pending. What do I do. Asking from Wisconsin
I received one week severance and on my unemployment claim my employer says they paid me my 1 week of paid vacation I earned. I have not received that payment. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Switching from flat vacation days to PTO in Arizona.
I have worked for my employer for five years and according to company policy am entitled to 10 days of paid vacation per year. Arizona state law recently changed to force employers to offer five days ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

My employer gave me a check for the hours I worked&severance pay,then canceled it .Can they do that?
I was asked to leave the company and I was told I would be given my last check, plus 2 weeks severance pay. Once I left and received the check, they canceled the check without reason (It had regular w... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

My wife has an executed severance agreement. The attorney for the employer even sent a scan of the final pay and checks showing taxes withheld. It's been two months and they still haven't sent her the money owed. What can she do?
We sold our company and they hired my wife to stay on for a period of 5 years. They fired her without cause and agreed to severance pay. We have an executed copy of the agreement but they have not sen... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Clarify separation agreement with confidentiality clause in terms of unemployment interview.
If I signed a separation agreement as part of a severance package that includes a confidentiality clause can I answer questions in my unemployment interview without violating the agreement and losing ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Unfair severance pay
My Company has a written severance policy that gives two weeks pay for each year of service, the policy was written in 1998. In 1999, my company laid off about 20 people and gave them 30 days notice, ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Severance versus accrued (reset 1/1) vacation pay
My company is closing in late January 2017 and I have been employed about 6 years. My vacation time resets on January 1st every year and I was requested to stay on until the day the doors actually clo... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was terminated for poor performance last week. I received a form from unemployment asking questions about my health 'issue' that effected my performance. I never mentioned anything of the sport to unemployment. My former employer knew of my depression i
I had discussed my depression with my manager but not with unemployment. It was not mentioned in my termination. I cannot understand how it was communicated to unemployment and why. applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

I collect severence from ny and moved to sc in December 2019. How do I handle the severance allocation. Thx
Started to collect severance 4/1/19 in ny and lived in NY until 12/9/19 when I moved to south Carolina. I will continue to collect severance until 4/2/20 from my previous bus employer. How do I treat ... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Are my severance check deductions incorrect?
I was terminated April 28, a Tuesday and the second day of a pay period. I was offerred 4 weeks severance and told I'd be paid the 16 hours worked the 27 and 28. I was also told accrued vacation would... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I'm looking for assistance in how to craft a conversation or letter asking for severance.
I no longer want to be with this organization. Looking to proactively ask for a severance agreement - but I am not sure how to start the process. Go to HR? Go to my manager? Go to my managers manager?... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay
My company is relocating to California and my job has been eliminated. I have been employed by this company for 12 1/2 years and have been offered 1 month severance pay. For this I have to train my bo... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

I work for a nursing facility in Ohio. Everyone on my job who works 2nd shift receives a shift differential. I've worked 2 yrs for the same company on 2nd shift but never received it.
I'm wondering can I can get back pay? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer fight unemployment benefits if they gave the employee a promotion a week before?
Salaried employee was fired from Akron based company after 5+ years of work. At time of firing, Employer gave Employee letter outlining reasons for firing which were minimal infractions at best (e.g. ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Taxes on severance package and evaluation of severance agreement.
My severance agreement states that taxes will be withheld at the rate of 27%, which is much higher than they would be if they follow the paperwork I filled out for deductions, etc. Additionally, all t... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

What are my pension rights?
I am in the process of negotiating the terms of my severance agreement. The severance agreement currently states that I will receive all benefits for the months that I will be receiving a severance. W... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers


I was terminated by my employer and offered 2 months severance pay if I stayed on 6 weeks and completed a specific list of tasks to prepare my responsibilities to be overtaken by someone else. I asked... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can my employer renege on severance if I find a job?
Nowhere in my severance agreement can I find that if I become employed outside of the company that severance will end. There is no no compete. They want to announce me at my new company. Do I need to ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Denial of severance due to needs of business?
Hi, my son applied for a voluntary separation package which was offered to employees by the company he works for. He was denied due to needs of the business although others were accepted. He was told ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My employer is closing my division. We've all been given notice of severance. I found a job prior to my expected termination date, but at a much lower wage than what my current employer pays. Are they obligated to pay my severance if I leave earlier than
Our entire division is closing. Every employee is being given severance. Minimum of 4 weeks, maximum of 26 weeks depending on the length of employment. My termination date isn't until March 31st, 2017... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Ineligible for Severance in buyout situation
Our employer has the following statement in our severence plan: "You are ineligible to participate if you are offered a job with a company that purchases all or part of the operation in which you are ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can an employer change a Severence agreement in the employee handbook with NO notification at all?
My company was bought out and our location is closing. So far they have given hundreds of union employees and, until now, non union employees severance. As a non union employee our severance agreement... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Once I have met with HR and signed my separation agreement with the detailed severance package can my employer withdraw the signed and agreed upon contract
Separation Agreement with severance pay details applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Company not paying severance package
Following a reduction in force, my former employer offered a severance package to all employees released on June 30th (~ 20 people). All employees received their official severance letter on June 30th... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

does a severance pay out count toward social security annual earnings limit
I collect social security but am interested in working part time. I understand the earning limit of $17,000 while collecting ss. My question is - I will receive a $17000 severance pay out from my past... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Employer breaking signed contract
I moved from California to Ohio to take a job with a local car dealership as a mechanic. I had a signed 1 year contract with the service manager stating that they would pay for my specific training wi... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

the amount of severance & termination is $6500
I was previously employeed in a sales division of a company, which is state and federally funded. That division was eliminated. I was given no formal termination, but was told that I should contact th... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was wrongfully terminated (retaliation) oct 2015 offered a severance package but never received it
I was wrongfully terminated oct 2015 via FEDEX letter of seperation. In my leter it offered me a severance package. As I was reviewing it i was notified i wasnt going to get the severance pay anymore ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was fired from my position and given three weeks severance pay. My employer is trying to deny my filing for unemployment stating gross misconduct. Nothing was said to me about gross misconduct the day I was fired. I haven't filed yet but have gotten wor
Worked for employer for 6 years and was fired due to a mistake made on one of my accounts. I had been working with my supervisor on the issue but the partners fired me due to my mistake and the backla... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I recently was let go from a job I have worked at for about 11 months. They offered a one month severance. I am wondering if that automatically disqualifies me from unemployment, and if so can I turn it down? I have not yet received the first payment of s
Worked for a lawyers office and was let go due to inability to meet collection requirements. applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

What is a typical severance package for a staff position?
I work for a university. We are under a year-to-year contract. My contract was not renewed after almost 14 years of employment. I was a director for the university with good evaluations. There is no s... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Willingness to pay depends. Being out of work has strapped my funds immensely!
I need to know if the non-compete agreement my company forced me to sign will hold up now that I have been fired and am looking for work. There was no benefit from signing it other than keeping your j... applies to Wisconsin  ·  2 answers

Non-compete & severance
I had worked 10 yrs for a insurance broker. 7 yrs into the job the comapny was acquired - the new company required me to sign a non-compete and paid me $3000 to do so. 3 years later my job was elimina... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Refusing to pay Commissions
I resently resigned from a company and they are typically months late on paying out commissions. There are 2 issues, one is that they made a mistake on my Q1 commissions and agreed verbally to correct... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a manager ask you questions about sex in an interview?
I am a clinical team leader applying for an assistant nurse manager position in Dayton, Ohio and I recently interviewed for an internal position with both of my senior managers. During this interview ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

was terminated from a company that I was with for 13 years. Was providing me a severance pay for 13 weeks. However there was a non-compete for 2 years could not work for another company in the same industry. Never worked for another company in same indust
was terminated from a company that I was with for 13 years. Was providing me a severance pay for 13 weeks. However there was a non-compete for 2 years could not work for another company in the same in... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an employer offer you a severance package but say if you have a job not give it to you?
My company has offered a severance package if I stay until 1/31/11 but told some of the other employees that if they start to work for the company that's is taking over the plant 2/1/11 that they will... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Severance
I work for a large company and I've recently been provided with the option of taking a lesser paid position or severance. On 1/12/09 they made the offer via email, not a formal agreement. I followed u... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Last August my controller told us that the company is closing on April of 2016. He told me that if ever I find A job before April he's still going to give me my severance pay, trusting what he said I didn't ask for writings. Now I found a new job and he's
Promise to give me my severance pay even if I find a job before the april2016 closing. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Are FIT tax percentage different for Severance Pay. Is that correct?
My position,unfortunately eliminated with move of Company: Have a Salaried Severance Plan. Gross amount, (less my part for 2 months insurance) fine, BUT they took out alot more on taxes (FIT), than us... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I recently was hired as a independent contractor for a firm in Columbus Ohio, I flew out and signed a two month working agreement. At that meeting they hand me a confidential/ non solicitation/non compete intellectual property agreement.
I Recently Was Hired As A Independent Contractor For A Firm In Columbus Ohio, I Flew Out And Signed A Two Month Working Agreement. At That Meeting They Hand Me A Confidential/ Non Solicitation/Non Com... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I signed my severance agreement and now my company has changed their mind. Can they do that?
My employment contract said my company or myself need to give 30 days notice. My company laid most of its workers off (including myself) and gave me my 30 days notice. I was paid for those 30 days. Th... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was a sales trainer for a large French pharmaceutical company that operates in the US. I was asked to leave the position after two years of employment, but by written, mutual agreement, I was asked to train certain sales employees and finish a project.
I was a sales trainer for a large French pharmaceutical company that operates in the US. I was asked to leave the position after two years of employment, but by written, mutual agreement, I was asked ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can a company offer severance and then take the offer back?
I work for a company in New York(an at will state) that has restructured. They changed my job spec but said they would retain me in the new structure. Unfortunately the rest of the team was told they ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My job responsibilities have been transferred to other departments, and I have been offered a lower paying job ($15K less) and a lower (non-management) title. This is not performance related. The company does not have a written severance policy. What are
My job responsibilities have been transferred to other departments, and I have been offered a lower paying job ($15K less) and a lower (non-management) title. This is not performance related. The comp... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Is it possible to request severance when furlough period keeps getting extended?
I have been laid off since March 2020 due to covid. Most of my team was let go permanently in September and were paid severance. I have now received a letter stating my furlough has been extended agai... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I took a severance package at my old company which will expire in March. I was told that they would not fight unemployment after the period ended. Since then I found a new job which pays less and I am not happy at. If I quit, can I still collect unemploym
I was an executive with my old company which was in TX (based in St Louis). My new company is in FL applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is contract enforceable if employer did not sign it?
My husband was recently layed off from the tv station he was working for. When they initially hired him, they gave him a 2 year contract that stated if he was terminated for no just cause, they had to... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

former employer getting scary
I hope you dont mind. I have a question/problem... I was permanently laid-off by my employer om 3/1 She told me her husband wanted her to do the bkpg and didnt want to hire me in the first place. She ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Temporary job - can it affect my possible severance pay?
I got laid-off in April '09 and was told I could be called back in the Fall. If I'm not called back I will be terminated on Jan 1 2010. I haven't been recalled and most likely won't be. Since then, I'... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

if I was offered a severance package, but now they offered me a position in another area, can I still take the severance package, or do I need to accept the new offer ( although it is not in writing )
I was offered a severance package due to my bank closing the branch I work in. Now they say that they have a position for me. Can I still take the severance. Nothing pertaining to the new position is ... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

My wife worked for a company 24 years. A European corporation bought her employers company in Kansas City and a similar company in North Carolina. The Kansas City facility was shut down, and she has in writing what her severance pay would be. The North Ca
Denial of severance pay after one co-owned company shut down and accepted a position with the other co-owned company. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

My wife worked for a company 24 years. A European corporation bought her employers company in Kansas City and a similar company in North Carolina. The Kansas City facility was shut down, and she has in writing what her severance pay would be. The North Ca
Denial of severance pay after one co-owned company shut down and accepted a position with the other co-owned company. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I was laid off on June 30 of this year. My employer did not give me my vacation time on my last day, nor on the next regularly scheduled payday July 2), as required under IL law. So on July 5 I filed for unemployment. My vacation pay was finally made on J
IL law requires vacation pay to be paid out on the day of lay off or the next scheduled pay day. Laid off on June 30, 2015. Next regularly scheduled paycheck was July 2, 2015. Filed for unemployment o... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

i have an unemployment benifit question
i have an unemployment question about back pay applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Severance pay for maternity leave
Is it legal for an employer to lay off pregnant employees before/during/after maternity leave without additional compensation for medical leave of absence benefits in their severance agreement even th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What does the term "rescission period" mean in a severance package?
This is the paragraph from my severance package that I would like clarified. Payment of your severance will be made to you in thirteen (13) biweekly installments, the first of which will be paid as so... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Unpaid Training Hours
I recently took a position with a company. I trained for one week before actually beginning my job responsibilities. In the meantime I received a better offer from another company. I am now being told... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

non participation in other employee's lawsuit
I am negotiating a severance package. I was the HR director and have intense knowledge ofr all employment activities. In the severance agreement there is text that states I can not participate in anyo... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can I receive unemployment for not renewing contract work?
I opened an unemployment claim in April, and only received 3 weeks benefits prior to contracting with a small firm. My current contract with them is expired, and the new one they are offering makes no... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I am being laid off and was offered 2 weeks severance pay. The verbiage on the document says
I am being laid off and the separation agreement I was given is very vague and the verbiage is unclear. It states resignation several times. The severance amount is states as being given per signing t... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can u sue an employer to get additional severance pay after signing agreement?
After 18 years I was laid off and offered 6 months severance pay. I signed the agreement without checking the company policy, later I found that the policy pays 9 months if you worked 17 plus years th... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My compnay, based in Ohio, is asking me to sign an agreement , they call a committment to make the f
applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi both myself and a coworker resigned at same time and day. At first our employers office manager sent us a letter stating that their accountant stayed they did not have to pay us for unused vacation time. My co worker then stated she was getting her att
Question regarding how to get paid for accrued vacation time earned prior to resigning in the state of Ohio applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

This could be wrongful discharge leading to a poor severance package.
My husband worked for a company for 18 years, perfect record, always positive in sales, customers loved him. He used to win all contests the company put out there. exemplary in his position. a managem... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non Compete and Severance
Hello I was recently let go from my company due to cut backs. I did not have a non compete agreement in affect. I was entitled to a severance package. When I received the severance agreement it has a ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

i was discharged from my employment because i volunteered to copy medical records for another company on a day the employer said to take off until she decides what she is doing with the company she was managing. She told unemployment i was on her payroll
I was texted by the office manager to take off Friday and Monday until the dr decided what she was going to do about the offices she was managing. I asked if i would be paid for those days and the off... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Implicit severance policy changed without notice after 10+ years of no changes at all.
My company recently had a RIF. I was laid off after 9 years. The company has a 10+ year history of paying a severance of 2 weeks plus 2 weeks for each year of service to anyone in my position. They ha... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Late Pay
I have been working as a consultant (W2) for an IT outsourcing company for 4 years.In the last year we have recieved only 1 pay check on-time. We are to be paid on the 1st and 15th of every month. One... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is my employer required to back pay me for time lost?
I work as a direct support provider in the field of developmental disabilities in ohio. I was put on unpaid leave because a frivolous complaint was made against me and I was investigated for a major u... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

can they add to our severance agreement that we cannot file for the "trade adjustment agreement"?
There are about 40 of us being laid off in an office of 68 employees. Our jobs have been sent "off shore". I wish I had found this site sooner, because today we get our severance packages to sign and ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

can overpayment be taken out of severance
Recently laid off and signed a severance agreement. A couple months later the company gets back to me saying that I owe about $4000 in overpayments as I was incorrectly classified as working third shi... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?
Currently a Flat Rate technician (mechanic) making $18/ flag hour. I have been in this position for 2.5 years. Management informed me 3 days ago that they were moving me to a different department and ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

When factoring the difference when not making the min. wage as a tipped employee is this done daily?
For example: you work as a bartender and in the course of a shift you do not make, with tips, what amounts to to Ohio minimum wage and are being paid half the min. wage. Is the employer responsible fo... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

As A high paid employee am I entitled to severance pay if I was terminated?
I worked for a private Metal Company as a Metal Buyer/Trader for 6 years earning approx $90K annually. I was terminated because the company is cutting back for financial reasons. Am I entitled to any ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I live in Ohio. I gave my employer a 2 week notice. I had to call in sick during the last week and went to the doctor. Now employer wants to just let me go. Do I still get reimbursed for acrued vacation days? Do I still get my sick day pay the day I calle
? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Unemployment making me pay for THEIR mistake. Not fair. Need help to take action IMMEDIATELY!
I began filing for unemployment after 01/23/2016 which was the last day of my former position. I followed all of the instructions and rules for Unemployment and when I seemed unsure of anything or if ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can I receive unemployment if my current employer dissolves or do I have to take a job with the new?
The employer I currently work for is a medical practice that is dissolving. The 4 partners are splitting into two new medical practices. Half of our staff has been offered jobs with one business, the ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can my manager require me to make copie during my lunch break, without pay, in Ohio?
My manager stopped allowing employees to make copies while on the clock last week. She now says they must be made on our lunch break. I work for a daycare and preschool. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

asked to waive benefit in order to get severance pay
a 45 yr. old woman is being laid off. She has 23 yrs. with large retail company. Employee handbook says, after 20 yrs, employee receives lifetime discount. She is asked to sign a waiver rescinding dis... applies to California  ·  1 answer

severance when offered job w/ outsourcer
facts: 1)employer has severance policy w/ point 'fail to accept job deemed suitable by company' gets no severance 2) employer outsourcing my job and position offered by outsourcer 3) employer offers n... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Severance And Final Wage Payment Dute Date
I have s Separation and Release Agreement from a New Jersey corporation which has following paragraphs: 1. Termination Date. Employee acknowledges that his employment with the Company will terminate A... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Will I Qualify for Unemployment as a W-4 Employee (with a contract)?
I signed a 12 month contract with employer. I completed a W-4 upon being hired. It ended in December of last year. I've still been working for them, still getting paid. Been working under the lapsed c... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Job offered and accepted, then someone else was hired...
I recently applied for a vendor (based in NY) rep position at a department store in Ohio. After faxing in my resume, I received a call right away that I was "approved for the job", discussed and agree... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

severance contract, and bankruptcy
My company is about to file chapter 11 bankruptcy. In addition it looks as though it will be bought by a competitor. I have a contract stating a severance package of 4 months pay. Will this contract s... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Can I be replaced by replaced by an INS sponsored employee?
I was recently let go for reasons of re-organization and downsize. The position in this area will be filled by a foreigner who is being sponsored by the employer for a work visa. I also have vacation ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

subsidiary severance smaller than parent corporation severance
I work in California for a subsidiary (LLC) of a large corporation located in Michigan. There have been many layoffs at the Michigan corporate offices and there was a press release stating the nice se... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Salary expressed as
My position as Operations Manager was eliminated last week due to business conditions. I am being paid till the end of the month. I started my job there one year ago and in my offer letter my "startin... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Employer's late bonus payment might screw up my unemployment benefits!
I was terminated from my job for reduction in workforce. I have applied for unemployment. I am worried that I won't be getting the top amount allowed by unemployment because of something my employer d... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

If I accept the mutual separation agreement, does that disqualify me from unemployment benefits?
Employed 2.5 years, promoted, now being offered a demotion or a mutual separation agreement with one month severance package. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do all bushiness in Co have to provide unemployment insurance?
My husband was temporarily furloughed his employer told him he should "try" to get unemployment while they are closed down due to Cov-19 that was almost 6 weeks ago. Employer is stating that he has no... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I recently found out that all of my former coworkers received severance packages when our jobs were eliminated except me. I had just returned from FMLA that very day and they told me I could go ahead and file unemployment early because my job was being el
I was a full time employee of company for 18+ years. I had just returned from FMLA and was told I could go ahead and file unemployment the day I returned because my job was being eliminated (along wit... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I recently found out that all of my former coworkers received severance packages when our jobs were eliminated except me. I had just returned from FMLA that very day and they told me I could go ahead and file unemployment early because my job was being el
I was a full time employee of company for 18+ years. I had just returned from FMLA and was told I could go ahead and file unemployment the day I returned because my job was being eliminated (along wit... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Is vacation pay considered severance pay by an employer?
My fiance had a heart attack and when he got out of the hospital the boss gave him vacation pay for three weeks. He worked there for three years. Can the boss pay this and not tell him that his servic... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Told I was laid off than terminated
I was told that I was being laid off with a one month severance pay. A week later, I received a letter telling me that I was terminated with just cause but nothing telling me what the just cause was. ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

On June 30th, I was laid off from my job of 13 years and quit a job I had for 3 weeks and 30 hours work, will this stop me from getting my unemployment?
worked for one company for 13 years and was laid off due to sale of company. For 3 weeks (about 30 hours), I worked for a 2nd company and realized that this company was not a good fit for me. I quit o... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer dock pay for monetary errors
My wife is a travel agent and sometimes makes mistakes that could result in her company having to pay a vendor a fee for the mistake. For example, forgetting to cancel a hotel room on time might resul... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Our plant recently closed they offered a severance package but After 2 weeks I was offered another position at a lower pay. I did accept as i was concerned if i declined i would not get my package. I have since found another job elsewhere. Am i able to co
Questions about severance and job offered at a lower rate. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Severance interrupts later employment
Recently let go from employment at national financial institution & accepted severance package that restricted former client contact. Hired & fired by regional financial who now wrongly claims employm... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

They fired him and they still want him to do work...
My co-worker is being "bullied" with threats of criminal charges of extortion if he does not produce paperwork on a laundry list of categories -- none of which currently exists in a written form. Once... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

after drawing unemployment, took job for one week. Can I still continue my unemployment that i had.
I was drawing unemployment after being laid off oilfield job. My wife and I just took a job (joint- husband/wife job as apt manager) but she can not handle it emotionally. So I must terminate my emplo... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Is my medical insurance still inplace during severance review period?
I have 45-days to review my severance agreement, (they won't let me review it before my last day). The severance is suppose to include the continuation of my family medical insurance during the severa... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I am a self-employed, sometimes i have 2 or 3 employees temporarily.. if they quit or i have not enough job for them. I need pay them unemployment?
I am work for my own, a contractors give me jobs and i hire somepeople , but sometime the job is not enough , the look for another jobs or they quit, i want to know if by law , they can complain and a... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

What happens to severance commitments when a company is purchased?
My fiancé has been employed in a Philadelphia-based company for 17 years. It was recently announced it had been purchased by an LA-based company, and many layoffs would be forthcoming. Will the origi... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

can my employer force me to interview for new company?
I work for a hospital in NJ in mental health care. The hospital lost their state contract to a community agency after an RFP process. The hospital is only awarding severance to those employees who hav... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Could I get unemployment benefits if I choose to leave my job?
I am manager of a small business and gave birth to my son a year ago. My son was born with many health problems and I was not able to go to back to work on a full time schedule. President of the compa... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Told in early May that I am June 1 layoff. Company refusing to pay PTO for May
I was told in early May that I would be laid off effective June 1st. In fact, I was told that I "would have been" laid off in March if I wasn't on FMLA leave at the time (newborn baby). In May, on bei... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What can be done as we are being accused of receiving unemployment benefits while husband was employ
My husband is being accused of receiving unemployment benefits from the State of IL while working in 2009. When the letter was initially received we sent a letter to the IDES from an attorney immediat... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I am working with an international organization for more than 3 years(Close to 3 years 6 months) where 2 years and 5 months were in India and rest is in Mexico. Now our team has been laid off and we are asked to leave. I got to know that severance pay wil
I am working with an international organization for more than 3 years(Close to 3 years 6 months) where 2 years and 5 months were in India and rest is in Mexico. Now our team has been laid off and we a... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

I was recently laid off after more than 21 years with the same company in Massachusetts. I was given no severance pay as the company is currently in bankruptcy, however we do have a severance policy. Another female executive was laid off on the same day a
All employees also received paperwork to file a claim under the bankruptcy if we felt we had one. Should I complete this and hope to receive any type of settlement when the bankruptcy is complete? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can Executive Grade employees be discriminated in amount of payment of Severance Pay.
My company is being taken over by another company. To save the jobs of employees, current management has approved a Severance / Compensation Policy for Executive Cadre employees of Grade 7 to Grade 14... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Unemployment eligibility
A friend of mine was on their job a little over a year got laid off filed for unemployment but hasn't been approved yet but took another job and has worked one day and realized the job doesn't suit th... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Boss is retiring in April. How can I ask for severance pacakge?
My boss - CIO of a major financial company in Midtown Manhattan is retiring. His last day is April 1st. I am his assistant. I only work with him. HR approached and informed me they will do their best ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is this retaliation and what damages should i seek?
I was employed with a company and felt that I was being bullied and discriminated against by upper mgnt. I went through proper channels and filed a complaint with HR. I eventually was fired and offere... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Change of severance plan without notification
We have a written severance plan which offered up to 6 months severance (2 weeks per year of service). Our parent company has now changed the plan so that the maximum an employee can receive is 4 week... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

severance/bankruptcy
I was laid off after 39 years, and was to receive a severance package for 20 weeks. After 6 weeks of receiving severance, I was called back 'temporarily' for up to six months and I'm still working aft... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Eligibility for unemployment
The owners of the business I worked for,for 15 years sold it. I was given my final paycheck and my paid vacation days I had not used. I have to apply for a position with the new owners, I was manager ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I sign a severance agreement after expressing a desire to renegotiate the terms?
I received a severance package after a layoff. I was given 7 days to reply. I expressed a desire to renegotiate the terms a day later (having left without signing the severance agreement) and subseque... applies to California  ·  3 answers

Severance Pay Issues
I was laid off from my job. A big company bouth my company. They offer me severance pay for 6 months, but they do not want that I work for that period of time in any place. I was a manager and I under... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

is a company bound by any law to devulge that an employee is elligible for severance when they are outsourcing their job without asking if there isi one?
three of us were terminated, offered another job with the outsource company without devulging the option of a severance package if we did not take the job. We were led to believe we had the options to... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can a employer in Ohio hold back your paycheck for not returning insurance paperwork
Been threatened with this for last couple of days applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance to a part time employee who was once full time
My company recently got bought out by another company and we are all receiving severance. My situation is a little unique compared to my co-workers. I have been with the company for 16 years, 12 of th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My company is going through layoffs and part of any severance package is that they have to be notifed if you find another job while still collecting a severance. My question is if you find another job and do not say is there anyway they will know you foun
If I was to get laid off tomorrow I would receive a 36 week severance package. If I got another job during that time is there any way my former employer could find out? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance pay after declining relocation of current job?
There is a good possibility that my employer (a major regional bank) will close our local office in a reorganization and ask me to relocate my current job to a bank office in another state. I do not h... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Employer can't meet payroll obligations
I am a salaried professional in a small (less than 10 employees) company (LLC). My employer could only meet 1/2 of the payroll obligations last month (for 2 pay periods) and 0 of the obligation thus f... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Breach of contract question with paid absences...
I am a nurse practitioner. Per my contract with my previous employer, it states the “nurse practitioner is entitled to seven paid absences per year”. It does not specify if those are vacation, sic... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete contract in Ohio under duress?
I am concerned about a non-compete contract that I was forced into signing. I have been reading the site scrupulously and I have not found particular information from Ohio law. I have read about cases... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is company obligated to pay the 1st amount quoted after they've found an error?
I was laid off yesterday after 13 yrs of service when my company was sold. The new owner has decided to downsize. Within 1 hr after my lay off, I received my Release and Severance offer of $42 K. via ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My employer died. I was being paid by an estate. My unemployment was denied because the estate failed to pay the last 2 quarters of taxes. Is it possible to force the estate to pay back taxes so I can receive my benefits? Also it's benn about 3 weeks and
I was one of several women providing home care for an elderly man who needed 24 hour care. Our pay came from the estate of another person who died previously who had been providing for my employer. Ac... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was given the ultimatum to change offices (over 50 miles away from home), or take a 2 week severance and leave. If I choose to leave, will I still be eligible to collect unemployment?
I was also not given any reason(s) as to why I was told I had to change offices or leave. applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I was recently terminated for a supposed error in a clients payroll! The business owner, my boss stated that I made an error that is now costing my boss over $700 out of her pocket so that the client don't have to pay for our error! I knew this to be untr
! I called the client and she confirmed that my boss was lying and that there was no error on my part and my boss most certainly did not have to pay anything! I believe my boss is going to contest my ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

The guy from unemployment office was rude to me . is there anything I can do I really do not want to talk to him again in NJ
The guy from the unemployment office called because my employer is fighting my claim. They said I broke policy. The guy from unemployment called me for a rebuttal . The guy from unemployment was rude,... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Comp Time- vs- Over Time
I am a non-exempt employee. My Employer has told me they will no longer pay overtime for ovetime worked but said I can take the time off at a later date. They are calling it "Comp Time". But I do not ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I rec'd a severance package, employer agreed to pay wages and insurance until the end of the year. I just rec'd the check and they combined by health insuance with wages showing it as a bonus wages $27000 health insurance 19000 paying out was $27,000 don'
severance package- employer to pay full pay and benifits till end of year when rec;d payout check showed healh insurance payout as a bonus??? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My job position was recently eliminated and my boss has offered me new position but the pay is 23% less than what I am getting paid. If I do not accept this new position can I still collect unemployment?
I work at a banquet facility/corporate center that has recently eliminated my position of Banquet Captain. They have offered me a new position in the cafeteria with a 23% pay cut. I wanted to know if ... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

My job position was recently eliminated and my boss has offered me new position but the pay is 23% less than what I am getting paid. If I do not accept this new position can I still collect unemployment?
I work at a banquet facility/corporate center that has recently eliminated my position of Banquet Captain. They have offered me a new position in the cafeteria with a 23% pay cut. I wanted to know if ... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Will I qualify for unemployment benefits?
I was discharged on 8/12. I filed immediately for unemployment. I was told that I could put whatever I want about the seperation from the company on any application moving forward. HR Told me I could ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can you collect unemployment after being on LTD?
A hostile work environment contributed to a need to take a medical leave which turned into a long-term disability. When given medical approval to return to work I was informed I no longer had a job an... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

Owed severance of two months. Company HR person will not respond.
What are my options if I'm owed severance pay after a signed contract and the company HR person will not respond? applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can employee sue employer for firing for giving 2 weeks notice and not giving paycheck?
Mel, My husband has been at his job over 15 years. His job is in Florida. He JUST got another job but has not put his notice in yet at his present employer. He said that EVERYONE that has put their no... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

while waiting for my first unemployment check i got a job with another firm, however, the money is not what i spec ted and after 3 weeks i am only making about half of what i did before so falling behind and not able to pay my housing or bills. can i quit
while waiting for my first unemployment check i got a job with another firm, however, the money is not what i spec ted and after 3 weeks i am only making about half of what i did before so falling beh... applies to California  ·  0 answers

In the city of Los Angeles if a company offers an employee a severance package is he not allowed to get another job until the termination of the severance contract
None applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is my severance agreement lawful and enforceable?
My severance package requires me "duty to report new employer's name to my current employer....to allow my current employer to reasonably determine whether such activities fall within the scope of act... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I am requesting that in my two months of severance pay, all taxes and deductions be eliminated and the gross amount of my check be paid into my retirement fund. Is this okay to do so?
I am being terminated after 34 years due to some errors but the real reason is that I am 73 years old. Is this legal or should I consult with an attorney? I asked for another year of employment but wa... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I was laid off from Inn On The Park last Dec 15th and was expected to be called back but later found out that I was not needed after 35 years of faithful work. Am I entitled to Severance Pay by the employer?
I was employed by Inn On The Park Hotel and laid off last December 15th and found out a few days ago that the hotel no longer needed me. Am I entitled to Severance pay? I waited and waited and my supe... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can I lose my severance package if I request a wording change?
I have be let go from my job and offered a severance package that requires signing a document. I understand that if I send a counter offer, the company no longer is obligated to honor their original s... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What if I signed a severance agreement, received a check & then they stopped payment on it?
I was notified about termination, signed a severance agreement & received a check for owed wages + 2 weeks severance all on the 17th. On the 22nd the employer stopped payment on check stating I delete... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What should be the rule when a company has locations in different states and accrued vacation
is in question? I work for a company headquarter based in Cincinatti, Ohio and I worked out of Baltimore, Maryland. They refused to pay me vacation pay but have admitted that accrude vacation was paye... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

My severance agreement does not include all the benefits previously agreed upon, do I have recourse?
Our company was merged. As part of the merger all employees were offered jobs at their current pay with the job description left TBD. If employees chose not accept these new job offers, they could ele... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My company had a reduction in force and my position was eliminated. I have been offered, and I accepted a severance package that will provide 20 weeks of pay if I remain in my position until an agreed upon date. A week after agreeing to the severance pack
The acquiring company closes on the sale prior to my last day with my employer. My concern is that the acquiring company will simply not honor the agreement since they now have controlling interest in... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Severance, at will and non-compete
Hello, I'm a commissioned sales representative who will be laid off without cause ( at will employee ). I was asked to sign a non-compete agreement when this current company purchased my former compan... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

In general, how long do companies take to respond to a severance counteroffer?
Offered a severance package, I responded within the 7 day period with a counter offer. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was laid off in may 2016. Collected unemployment for a month before finding new job. Was let go after 2 months and have been collecting from new job. Haven't been able to find new job as of yet and only have 2 months left on unemployment. If I don't fin
Unemployment benefits from lay off applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

No severance because of job offer
The company I worked for was sold. I was on a list of transferred employees and offered a job. The offer said comparable employeement and benefits. They were not comparable the benefits were HMO and I... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Unemployment?
I'm currently salary. My boss had me working 6 days a week at 64 hours. I told him I needed help. He told me there was nothing he could do he can't pull managers out of his back pocket. So I used my v... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay vs. Vacation pay
I was laid off and given severence pay. A few days later I contact payroll to inquire about my vacation pay. They told me I don't get paid for vacation time left over. I then filed a claim with the st... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Will this disqualify an unemployment claim?
OK I have recently just been approved for unemployment, and I took a job with a temp agency, after a couple hours at the assignment I realized the job wasn't going to work out and quit (dizziness lead... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Contractual Severance and Release
I have a predetermined severance clause in my offer letter that states:"In addition, in the event you are terminated for reasons other than for cause during the twelve-month period ending after the ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I was told yesterday that my current employer sold the business. The new owner has yet to talk to us about employment all he could say for now is everything will stay the same for now. Can I draw unemployment if I am offered less money and will have to tr
lost job with current employer because sold practice now new employer cant answer any of our question on benefits- salary. if we are offered a position and our pay goes down and we are required to tra... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Hi. General question about severance. I work part time but now my employer has said I now have to be full time starting 8/1 or leave. Would this be eligible for severance pay?
I was hired in as a part time employee. My employer has now said they need me full time and will not offer part time employment. The position hasn't changed and the job would be the same-just 40 hours... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can an employer refuse to offer a severance package if they have made exceptions for others?
I accepted an offer of employment instead of severance in a closely related department. I accepted the offer based on the job description and reporting structure provided at that time by the "new" man... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

do I need to speak to an unemployment lawyer before my appeal hearing?
I was denied unemployment because i was deemed to have voluntarily quit. I have filed an appeal. Do I need an unemployment lawyer to represent my argument on the appeal applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Who needs to be listed as the last employer for unemployment benefits?
I have been told my husband may qualify for unemployment benefits from his last employer. On the unemployment application he has to certify he has not worked, but he did as a contractor. who does he l... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

severance if an alternative position is offered with no opportunity to meet with new boss and team..
My positioned is being eliminated as a part of a major restructuring and I'm being offer severance package - there is also an option for a similar posiiton in another part of the company - I'm being t... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Demoted and was forced to quit my job
Last week I was force to quit my job because my boss said to me that my clients was not happy with my work and they do not wish to work with me and that's why he had no choice but to demote me to be a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was presented a severance offer on November 31, 2016 that includes 6 weeks of severance pay. I have 21 days to consider it. The offer states I have zero hours of accumulated vacation time. My CEO just confirmed that I have 126 hours of vacation time, bu
I have worked for this nonprofit for 3 1/2 years as a member of the leadership team. I am 53 years old. My employer is nervous about a discrimination case based on my ethnicity and age. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer or Agency?
I'm often faced with potential employers who only want my work done as "freelance". The gist of the arrangement is "I'll pay you after I (the employer) get paid". I am aware of the pitfalls of this wi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Separate agreement doesn't state ending payments if find a new job. Do I still get paid?
I recently received a separation agreement from my employer that states I will receive weeks of pay if I stay with the company through the end of the month. No where in the actual agreement does it st... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can I have someone review my severance package?
I was furloughed in April and now our organization has had a group layoff this week. They have offered a Severance Package of 4 weeks for me. It was based on years of service. I am 67 years old and wa... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Because of the pandemic, my hours were cut from full to part time so I applied for partial unemployment. During this time I was receiving partial unemployment benefits, I did not know that my former boss is selling his company to new owners. One day, on m
Unemployment benefits applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can I collect CA unemployment if I live and work in CA but the employer said I was a TX resident?
I have always lived and worked in CA. My last employer put me on the payroll as a TX resident to avoid paying CA taxes. They fired me after several months. Can I file for unemployment in CA or do I ha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can a 2wk notice be required and if not offered wave unemployment benefits
It has been requested that a new policy be noted that a 2 wk notice is required if leaving the organization - if not offered the employee would be waving their right to apply for unemployment. Is this... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

wrongful termination
hello, my name is Kelly P and my question is this, in Dec 2003 I was terminated (w/out just cause according to the ohio unemployment office). My situation is quite lenghty to explain,i apologize. In N... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was laid off 01/06/16 I signed my severance agreement before I left the company. I was suppose to recieve my severance check after 7 days from my layoff, so I called the company and they said they couldn't find my signed document that they would email m
Is it possible for your employer to change the severance amount because supposedly they lost the one he signed when they laid him off, so they sent him a new one with a different amount ? Is that lega... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

How long is unemployment aloowed to answer a case request?
I am in the mortgage industry and am required to go to the office full-time weekly. I have done this work for 12+ years and am W-2 but paid by the employer on a percentage basis. Because of the market... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

colorado Partial Unemployment
Hello, my hours have been reduced from 50 to 28 the past couple weeks and will continue to be so the next several weeks at least. I live in Colorado. I have read some articles about applying for unemp... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

I live in Ohio. I'm an massage therapist at a chiropractors office. He has never given me a company handbook. After 1 year I was told i'd have 1 week vacation pay. When I put in for a few hours (June 2nd) he didnt remeber i was supposed to get it (per his
Originally hired end of May 2016 at $20 per one hour massage and $10/hr between massages. Given a raise in Jan 2017 to $25 per one hour massage and $10 between massages. No handbook was given. applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can y Ohio public employee retirement benefit direct deposit checks be garnished by credit card bill collectors.
Behind on payments,they said they could sue. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

withholding last paycheck as ransom
I was employed by a local small employer office. I was employed for 6 years. I terminated my employment with two weeks notice. In the first week I was gone I receive a letter from my previous employer... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I am on short term disability and my job terminated as of 11/30/18. I was offered severance but have not received or signed the agreement. My employer distributes the disability payment instead of the disability carrier. I received an email from HR this m
Terminated while on disability due to company merger, offered severance, now HR is telling me that they will" maintain me as an employee until disability is over because it's too difficult for payroll... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

Never signed a contract
I was laid off from a Pa facility due to downsizing.The corporate office decided to consolidate all operations to one facility in New Hampshire.At the time off lay off, the owner told me that I would ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Letter states severance will be paid, 4 months later, haven't received it
My mother worked at a nursing facility for 29 years. The nursing facility closed, and she received a letter from the company stating she would receive $9,899 in severance pay, however 4 months later, ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

do we have to pay employee health insurance when the are collecting unemployment???
Do I have to pay an employee health insurance and their spouse which ususally they pay for their spouse when they are collecting unemployment??? applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

can I lose my severance package if I'll start working as a contractor for another company?
Hi Mel, I have been working with my company for 11 years. on 152017 I had to sign a contract that I will work there only till 12312017 and than i will be lail off and getting my severance package. my ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I receive unemployment if I worked payroll for one employer an 1099 for another
I was on payroll which was paying in to unemployment an then was taking off payroll an put on 1099 can I still claim unemployment applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can I be terminated for being a witness to my coworkers Unemployment suit against my company?
A former coworker was receiving unemployment from my company and now they are stating that she has to pay it back because she was insubordinate. They are stating that he was refusing to see patients b... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay
I currently work for a laboratory that is owned by the parent Engineering firm. The Engineering firm will be selling us very soon to another laboratory (we are being bought out). Part of the sale agre... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Hi, I live in NYS and due to a company merger, I was laid off. A severance agreement was signed offering me a month of salary and 3 months health benefits, I would pay the COBRA premium and then the Company would reimburse me. It has been two months now,
Hi, I live in NYS and due to a company merger, I was laid off. A severance agreement was signed offering me a month of salary and 3 months health benefits, I would pay the COBRA premium and then the C... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Payment of vacation owed and severance pay after being layed-off when Co. filed for Chapter 11
My company, Aerolineas Argentinas, filed for Chapter 11. A week later I, together with some other employees got lay-off (until the company resumes operation). 1) Shouldn't I get paid for my vacation t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Severence pay presedents
Hi: I was recently terminated form my job which I had for one year. I held a fairly senior position and was offered 1 months severance. I know of other cases where people at my level or lower we're of... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Serverance - calculation of eligible weeks
I have recently been given a severance deal, the company is stating I am only qualified for 12 weeks of seperation due to my rehire in 2002. In June I celebrated my 25th year. They are claiming when I... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

re: competition clause and not receiving prompt or correct pay.
I have worked since august 30th, 2004 as a nurse practitioner for a health care company. there is a non-compete clause in my contract that i cannot see the patients for a year. the company is currentl... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

In Ohio an I entitled to be paid for unused PTO at the time of resignation
I have accrued PTO while working for this employer, I have turned in my two week notice and have been told I cannot use any of my pto as sick days with out a dr note inside my two week notice. Is my e... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

In Ohio an I entitled to be paid for unused PTO at the time of resignation
I have accrued PTO while working for this employer, I have turned in my two week notice and have been told I cannot use any of my pto as sick days with out a dr note inside my two week notice. Is my e... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can I receive unemployment because I had to quit my job of 7 yrs cause my employer could not make pay roll
My employer couldn't pay payroll today then offered to pay one week of the two that's owed for us to continue to work I felt that it was prolonging the situation applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

discrimination
What is the statute of limitations in Ohio for filing against an employer who made promises several times (President Level) of a promotion within a specified timeframe and then did not do so but promo... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my severance benefit be stopped if I receive another job?
I work in retail management. My store is closing, and I have been offered severance benefits. I made the decision to move to Orlando and, at least at first, will be working part time at Disney World. ... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Unemployment Claim denied due to Remuneration
In June 2008 the delphi plant was closed and we were offered SAP packages to leave. We were told by union reps that if we accepted the package we would receive unemployment and training. As the people... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Which Contract Controls?
I was a highly valued employee for a large media company for 12 years. During that time, it had three different owners. For ten of those years, I had a contract that clearly stated that if I were term... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

I am a resident of Tennessee, but work in Mississippi. I am receiving a severance payout equal to 9 months of my pay. Do I still have to pay state taxes to Mississippi since this money isn't earned there?
I am a resident of Tennessee, but work in Mississippi. I am receiving a severance payout equal to 9 months of my pay. Do I still have to pay state taxes to Mississippi since this money isn't earned th... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

How do you overturn a hearing determination?
Unemployment was granted. Worked briefly for an agency that acted in bad faith. This agency filed an appeal stating that I refused work. Unemploymnet ruled in my favor two times stating it was not a b... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Looking for severance advice, what should I expect?
My employer has offered a currently undefined severance, I have been put on an improvement plan for goals reasons and my position is not being eliminated. I had a medical issue in the middle of the im... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Previously fired from my company by the women owner in 2012, paid 3 months severance salary and benefits. Rehired by the same company by the male owner post divorce and award of business. Rehired under the verbal agreement of same salary, benefits, and se
Hired on husband and wife company wife 51% holder. Marriage dissolved May 2012 let go by wife paid 3 months severance salary and benefits. September 2012 husband awarded company in divorce, I hire bac... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Unemployment denied
My husband voluntarily left his employer of 23 yrs to seek employment with another company. After 3 months with this company, he was laid off. Upon filing for unemployment, we found out that he is ine... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What are our grounds for appeal of this denial?
My son was laid off in March 2009 from full time employment at CNG Financial. He has been receiving unemployment since then, including all extensions. He has gone back to UC to get his BA. This summer... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I collect unemployment if my employer repeatedly did not pay me in full on the regular payday?
I have already filed a claim with unemployment in PA after I quit my job. I am waiting to hear their determination. In the questionaire, I cited multiple dates over a four month period of paydays that... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  4 answers

Can I sue for wrongful termination and discrimination instead of breach of contract if the employee fails to provide payment in accordance with an executed severance agreement? I was employed in South Carolina. However, the company states the laws of Nort
I was terminated without warning or official reason. I signed a severance agreement in exchange for releasing the company of any liability. Company provided 4 weeks of payment but now has stopped, vio... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Will I lose unemployment if I decline outsource position?
My company is closing the warehouse & outsourcing to another one 30 miles away. HR says if I am offered a position at the new warehouse and do not accept, I will be ineligible for unemployment benefit... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

i work a school distric we already went back to work this week i was wondering if i can get unemployment for the past 3 months that we were in vacation even tho we are already back to work?
i work for twin rivers unified school district as a substitute so during June 1st to august 8th i don't get pay can i still get unemployment for those month even if we are already back to work? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay not delivered - what is my next step?
My previous company, due to an error on their part they admitted to, did not provide me with my severance on the agreed upon date of 12/31/2018. After receiving a paper check in the amount, when I att... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

Severance pay without signed agreement
My husband was recently laid-off from his job. He was sent a legal agreement in the mail from the corporate office which sounded very "fishy" . The agreement said he would never seek future employment... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Non-compete as part of termination/severance agreement
I was a Vice President at a small company and was recently terminated from my position (not for cause...part of a business restructuring). The company is paying me severance, but in order to receive t... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Company Reneging on a Severance Agreement. Sending me Lesser Amount
I signed a severance agreement with a company. The company responded by wanting to change the amount paid in the agreement and trying to get me to sign a new agreement (which I did not sign, but have ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I've worked at a company for 15 years. I was told they're downsizing & I'll be losing my job on April 17, 2017. They've only offered $2500 in severance. Can I fight this since I've been with the company 15 years? What happened to the 1 week for every year
Worked for company 15 years but they're only offering me $2500 in severance pay. Downsizing, job ends 4/17/17. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

mediation of severance
looking for a referral to a human resource consultant to assist with termination/HR policy/ CA state law/ mediation of severance applies to California  ·  1 answer

What happens if severance pay is offered over a period of 6 months but i have to leave the country because I have an L1-A? Can I get some tax relief since I cannot take use social security or Medicare benefits? Or is there no way out of it? It’s not an
Hi. I’m stuck in my home country due to covid-19 following 3 months of unpaid medical LOA. Since then have been offered an exit severance which will be paid out over a period of time. What are my ri... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Ex employer harassing sending collection notice...
Hi, It has been just few months i am in usa and i am not having enough funds to hire an attorney. I came to us few months ago and was working with one of company in ohio which is body shopping consult... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unauthorized stoppage of 401K contributions and severance overpayment
I was on a severance plan from my employer. The terms of my severance included continuation of 401K contributions on both my part and my former employer. Due to some sort of "hickup" in the the system... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was working full time and had an LLC business in my name. I was fired from my full time job and collected unemployment for a few months in 2017. The business is a single member LLC and in 2016, taxes were amended to my personal return. In 2017, the busi
I was working full time and had an LLC business in my name. I was fired from my full time job and collected unemployment for a few months in 2017. The business is a single member LLC and in 2016, taxe... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Laws on Personnel Files
In Ohio are we required by law to make copies of entire personnel folder when asked for by employee? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have been laid off but have an open medical portion of a worker's comp claim. I am collecting unemployment. I just had surgery on my hand due to the WC claim - should I now be collecting state disability rather than unemployment since I can't work for a
I have been laid off but have an open medical portion of a worker's comp claim. I am collecting unemployment. I just had surgery on my hand due to the WC claim - should I now be collecting state disab... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Severance
I was terminated by my employer on June 21, 2004. At that time my employer offered to pay me through the end of the month. However, when I recieved my check, it was not what we agreed upon. Do I have ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If I am an LLC and clean for a company it was not told I was laid off and I'm now struggling to pay my bills and my business went under because of this what do I do can I get unemployment
I recently worked for a company then they went under and the company that they were working for cleaning decided to hire me to clean for them which I did for my own LLC after 3 years of working for th... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

helped a friend did a W2 in 2018 but his recently got fire by his new job he apply unemployment
I helped my friend make a W2 2 years ago. Now he lost his job in another unit. Now he goes to the unemployment center to apply for unemployment benefits and ask my company for compensation. What shoul... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I was offered a retention bonus to stay on after my company was acquired. If I don't want to stay on, am I still entitle to a severance package? What circumstances would make me entitled to decline the retention and ask for the severance package?
I was offered a retention bonus of 6 months salary if i stay on for 1 year after the close. i am not interested in staying on in the new organization. Though my title has not changed, i am certain tha... applies to California  ·  1 answer

mediation of severance
looking for a referral to a human resource consultant to assist with termination/HR policy/ CA state law/ mediation of severance / represent me (x-employee) applies to California  ·  1 answer

Severance Payout after 30 days
I (we) have severance agreements that we are 1)employed until May 15th and 2) won't receive the funds until around 30 days after that date. Is this legal? Why must we wait to get our monay? applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

My company is doing a layoff. They are also offering and incentive to those who volunteer. We will all have the same off payroll date but the volunteers get 1/3 more in their severance. Can that happen?
Can there be a difference in severance between volunteers and forced layoffs. applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

with a company buyout am I eligible to draw unemployment?
My employer just sold the company to an individual. It is a private company, no stock involved in the sale, assets only. The new owner has offered me a job, same position at the same rate of pay, but ... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Can I claim unemployment benefit for two jobs?
Can I file to unemployment claims at the same time? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Termination for Inquiry of Unemployment Rights
I recently was terminated from a small mom and pop company for bringing to the work place information concerning unemployment benefits. The company is a fundraising company that works with the local s... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

pay
My boyfriend works for a company that manufactures lockers. He is a salary employee (not paid overtime) and is required to work a 50 hour week. He is supposedly the office manager but he is not in a p... applies to California  ·  1 answer

can i get unemployment
my employer is in the process of firing me for performance, but i didn't have much training and said so. I live in colorado can i get unemployment? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was fired on Jan. 12, 2017 from my job of almost 15 years. I was a salaried employee and should have received a check the day after my termination and one the next Friday,I didn't receive either one of those checks for time I worked. Is it legal for him
During my termination I was told I was guilty by association because my employer was firing my father-in-law because he suspected him of theft. So myself and my 2 brother in laws were also let go caus... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Breach of Severance Agreement
My employer terminated my employment without cause 90 days after I started work. The two-year contract clearly precluded termination except for specified causes (mostly violations of law)for at least ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

My employer laid off the office staff. They asked me to stay until the very last day.
if I agreed to this he would pay me. No contract was signed and I had to keep silent because no one else was made this offer. Is this a incentive/bonus to stay or a severance pay? applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

If im getting unemployment but I find a new job an they lay me off due to lack of performance can I still go back an receive me previously unemployment?
Help applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

What happens when unemployment runs out in NJ
My unemployment has run out . Will I be able to get additional weekly benefits. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Employer not following through with agreed severance package
I recently received a severance package from my company due to a downsize. In the agreement I was awarded a cash payment as well as 5 months of free health coverage. The payment came, great! BUT the h... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Position eliminated in merger - Am I entitled to severance?
I am a female executive in a company that is about to make a major acquisition. I was notified on Friday that as part of this acquisition, my position is being eliminated and my product line dropped. ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What are my rights for a wrongful termination when told to take an early layoff?
My plant is closing in September. After a minor dispute I was asked to leave and take an early layoff with severance by supervisor. After over a week of calling different hr people a guy called back a... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Position being eliminated, invited to apply for another position.
I have been working in my current position for almost 9 months. I received a call telling me my position is being dissolved, and am invited to apply for another unrelated position within the company. ... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Cut wages, If I quit, do I still get severence?
I am an V.P. of an Ohio based company. Due to lack of funding, everyone in the company was put on a mandatory lay-off for 3 weeks. At that time, it was verbally said that those employees that would go... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer is trying to sell the company after 35-55 years in business. Dayton Ohio. We were just told last week on Thursday. Now this week I had jury duty. I am in my probationary 90 days. I was told on Tuesday (my probation (90 days) ended on Thursday
My employer is trying to sell the company after 35-55 years in business. Dayton Ohio. We were just told last week on Thursday. Now this week I had jury duty. I am in my probationary 90 days. I was tol... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have been disallowed u.c benefits on redetermination in the state of ohio and am appealing They included that additional issuesmay fall withinthe purview of theOhio administrative code rule 4146-5-03 can you tell me what that means and how to fight it?
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Should an attorney help write my severance agreement?
Do I need an employment law specialist to have a constructive termination/severance agreement written? My case is unique in that I am not being let go, but I think it would be best for both me and my ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If my office is closing and I decide to retired can I still get there severance pay they offer
If my office is closing and I decide to retired can I still get there severance pay they offer applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I was fired from Verizon Wireless after over 13 years of service. HR was brought in to put me on a program where they watched me closely to meet their requirements to remain employed. It was for and attendance and tardiness issue. Unfortunately I was not
I was fired from Verizon Wireless after over 13 years of service. HR was brought in to put me on a program where they watched me closely to meet their requirements to remain employed. It was for and a... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Medical disabilty then laid off
I was laid off one day after i returned from a 2 1/2 month medical disabilty (torn achilles non work related) all the paperwork was done and i recieved disabilty benefits throughout that time. Is this... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

if my employment agreement has an arbitration clause in it how do I go about filing a claim to receive the severance and benefits owed me per the contract?
My employment agreement states, "in the event of a termination of this Agreement without cause, employee shall be entitled to eight (8) weeks of severance compensation at a typical historical rate." M... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer may be selling his hotel and he has already deactivated his unemployment insurance, will I still receive my unemployment benefits if let go??
I believe my boss is selling his hotel and has not told anybody. His UI number is inactive. Will I still receive unemployment benefits if laid off? applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Uphill Battle for Unemployment Benefits
What do you do when your state Unemployment Commission fails to acknowledge a request for rehearing when new evidence is submitted? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Merger related job change / elimination - Employer won't agree to severance.
I am a long-time employee of a major financial institution, which recently went through a merger. As a direct result of the merger, my position, as I have known it for the past 5 years has completely ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Mutual Separation Agreement - Severance - Signed & Notarized - Now they want to Void & Null it
I was let go by my employer after 6 years of reliable service. They offered me a mutual separation agreement with severance included in the agreement. I got it signed and notarized and employer got it... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

defamation/slander
What are my rights? I was hired by a local LTC facility as a RN. During the paperwork orientation, I was told after the 3 hour break that they would not be able to hire me because I had a bad referenc... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

In Ohio, what consideration can I expect to sign a non compete?
- I've worked for the company for almost 10 years - I've made over 100k for the past 3 years - I have a large amount of responsibility in several areas applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

If I was collecting unemployment benefits after being let go from a 12 year long job. I took a job with a 60 mile commute one way on rural county roads. It was winter when I started and with the winter weather. And road conditionsthe week I started ibeing
What time frame or length of employment does an employee have to work that the employer assumes responsibility for unemployment. What is the minimum or maximum mileage that unemployment requires applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

If I was collecting unemployment benefits after being let go from a 12 year long job. I took a job with a 60 mile commute one way on rural county roads. It was winter when I started and with the winter weather. And road conditionsthe week I started ibeing
What time frame or length of employment does an employee have to work that the employer assumes responsibility for unemployment. What is the minimum or maximum mileage that unemployment requires applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

For 19 years I have worked at a company that has offered, under contract a severance package of x months severance for y years. We are facing a reorg next week and today they issued a severance package that is 1/2 of what was previously offered. What are
For 19 years I have worked at a company that has offered, under contract, a severance package of x months severance for y years. We are facing a reorg next week and today they issued a severance packa... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for company to revise severance package 1 day prior to announcement of sale?
In our 2018 handbook from Jan it states that if company sales employees will be paid severance. My company announced that they sold to another place on april 2. However now they have simulations on se... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Severance Pay
I was told about a month ago, that my position will be eliminiated. I keep asking for my lay-off date but they keep dodging me. I work for a non-profit agency and I have seen no literature on serveran... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Negotiating a severance package after layoff
I was laid off from my job at a New York City ad agency last Thursday. I received a severance package offer, and believe it can be improved, or should be; but I understand that employers are not legal... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Layoff with no severance and hiring non union workers to do the job
I am a union employee and due to budget cuts the company is eliminating their entire IT dept. therefore laying us all off giving us a 2 week notice. However, they will be paying a private consulting c... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is considered fair geographical coverage
Small flooring company <2000000 demanding lack of competition in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana when they only work in Florence Ky area and Lexington, Cincinnati Oh and Indianapolis IN applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I was recently let go. payment in lieu of notice?
My employer let me go on a Wednesday. There was a general layoff for other employees the friday after but I was let go early due to confidential issues as I worked in HR. I was told I would receive se... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I file for unemployment if I was an independent contractor?
I was an independent contractor for a property management company in VA, but also do appraisals for my own company, but was just laid off for no reason other than they want to hire their son full time... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I am being laid off just prior to the company being sold. Will I have any issues filing for unemployment?
I am being laid off... 3 weeks before my employer is selling his company to a new owner. My concern is the company is sold before my unemployment claim is completed or the new owner can halt my unempl... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I signed a severance agreement with my former employee in Sept 2014. It is for six months pay and CO
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My previous employer is threating me to take settle offer an withdraw from appeals court or I will get nothing. I want my employer to stamd down unemployment. Is this legal?
I sent demand letter 2 weeks before appeals court asking for 3200 and stand down on fighting my unemployment. A week later they gave me an offer of 3500. Thing is they wanted me to withdraw appeals to... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Defamation ?
I resigned from a nationwide company because of changes they made in structure of payment , Meaning i was making less money that i had the previous yr . I filed for Pennsylvania Unemployment and when ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can a company get away with not honoring severance agreement
My employer offered to pay my Cobra for 6 months as part of a severance agreement. The employer offered no specific language or guidance on the procedure for honoring payment. I filled out Cobra paper... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am planning to retire soon and my employer is suggesting that all the sessions I conduct with the new trainee be taped. I am not comfortable with this arrangement, do I have the right to refuse the training sessions be taped. I live in the state of Ohio
I am planning to retire soon and my employer is suggesting that all the sessions I conduct with the new trainee be taped. I am not comfortable with this arrangement, do I have the right to refuse the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Two hotels sold by Loews Corp. to New Hampshire and Resorts/the buyer paid Severance to some people
In Dec. 1999 I used to work for a hotel that was sold, my coworkers received SEVERANCE. I did not, why ? Some of them stayed with the company because they needed them like me . Help help help. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My job has failed to pay me in 1 month can I quit and file unemployment still? Been there 2 years
No clear answer from ceo or supervisor they said we have no money to pay! I have been there all most 2 years! applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Does a company in "foreclosure" have to honor employment agreements - specifically severance pay?
My company CEO just announced to the team yesterday that the company has no cash and will be letting all but 5 people go in a mass layoff. Keeping the 5 people is for the purpose of managing an asset ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Overpayment of serverance due to an error on the companys part
I receive a severance agreement back in January. I was just sent an offer letter for rehire from the same company. In addition I was sent a document stating the company made an error in the agreement ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I live in Ohio. I gave my employer a 2 week notice. I had to call in sick during the last week and went to the doctor. Now employer wants to just let me go. Do I still get reimbursed for acrued vacation days? Do I still get my sick day pay the day I calle
I am a nurse. I gave 2 week notice. The last week of my 2 week notice, my kids got sick and I got laryngitis so could not speak very loud which is an issue with my job. I took the kids to doctor and c... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

What are the consequences if I don't accept a per diem position in collecting Unemployment
I was notified by my employer that as of 1/30/10 I will no longer have my F/T, Benefitted, Hopice Social Work position. First I was informed that my work was not acceptable and that I made mistakes on... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Legal? Sign amended severance package or recieve nothing but already have fully executed agreement
I was fired on Feb 23rd and given a severance package that need to be signed and returned no later than March 2nd. I sgined and returned the fully executed document on Feb 25th. On March 2nd, I reciev... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

"Forced" to "volunteer"
My husband's company put him on "forced vacation" for 4-6 weeks. He was then told that if he wished to "volunteer" his time during that 4-6 weeks, he would be looked upon favorably for re-hire. If he ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Renegotiate Severance?
After 8 years, I was RIF'ed by my employer in Arizona which is a U.S. wide corporation based in Michigan. As a G.M. with extensive knowledge of the company�s risks, liabilities and legal practices, ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I was given a retro pay of 9400 which my company said I shouldn't have got so they have been withholding my paychecks until they recoup there money. Due to taxes I only received 5200 and they have not given me any breakdown or pay stubs is this legal in O
I was given a retro pay of 9400 which my company said I shouldn't have got so they have been withholding my paychecks until they recoup there money. Due to taxes I only received 5200 and they have not... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If offered a lower wage, or work 2 more months to find different job at same pay, if I don't find a different job in 2 months, will I be eligible for unemployment benefits?
Boss hired me on at a decent wage to lure me from my previous job. After 10 months he's decided I'm not doing my jobs up to his standards, so wants me to look for a different job and he'd pay me for 2... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Worried about signing Seperation Agreement
5/10/07 I was told I was "Permanently Laid-Off" and was presented with a "Separation Agreement & General Release" document. Item #1 states "Employee will resign their employment effective May 10, 2007... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My father was let go from a temp job in April, he filed for unemployment about a week or two ago and they only filed the first quarter sept 2017-dec 2017 and not jan 2018 to April 2018, so he is only getting half of what he should be getting for his unemp
Unemployment. He called the unemployment office and they said once a payout starts it can’t be reversed, is this true although they filed it wrong and he’s being cut short? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Collecting unemployment while on maternity leave if already collecting benefits before leave
Question Currently collecting unemployment due to losing 1 of my two jobs. I will be going on maternity leave in a couple months will I still be granted unemployment benefits even if I am still active... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

unemployment benefits eligibility
I worked for a company for just under 1 year.Our paychecks came from a different company. I was layed off due to down-sizing.I've been collecting unemployment benefits for 3 months. I got a letter in ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

The Company cheated me when paid me the severance
Im in Hong Kong. I worked for a public listed Company in Chestnut Ridge, New York. I was released last month because the re-organization. The Company agreed to pay me the severance. On the last day, ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I make a claim for unpaid wages after I already signed a severance release?
I have been working two management roles as an exempt employee for five months, but only receiving my normal salary for only one management role. I am now involuntarily leaving under a massive lay off... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

I was laid off on Nov 8th due to lack of work. I filed for unemployment, got 7 weeks of back pay. My former employer said he terminated me on Nov 8th for failing a drug test I took on August 21st. My unemployment was stopped. I filed an appeal because why
Drug test , August 21st 2019 Laid off Nov 8th 2019 Employer said I was terminated for drug policy violation but why wait almost 3 months to do so ?? Filed an appeal for unemployment because he lies. applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Am I allowed to keep my severance package even though I get another position in the same company?
Got the call from HR that my current role is being eleminated. Not based on performance. I was offered a serverance package and allowed to look for other positions in the same company. Question is am ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How long does an employer have to mail a severance check after the severance package was signed by
Was forced to signed severance package on the 15th of the month. The paperwork was ready, but the check was not. Was told the manager who works out of state would mail the check to a manager who is on... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Former employer trying to impose non-compete after the fact
I resigned from my previous employer to accept a new position. In accepting the new position, I did NOT sign a non-compete agreement. Despite a strong and exceptional track record in my position, I wa... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Age discrimination?
I was recently terminated from after 11 years of very good performance reviews, due to violation of their "social networking policy". My offense had to do with a personal site. The CEO of the company ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My job was eliminated and I was offered 6 month severance. Can I get 1 year?
I've worked for this companhy for almost 31 years. I've had my pay frozen, salary reduced by reducing hours and removed from the management bonus plan after I was asked to write my own job description... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Unemployment is investigating me at my on call job. It has angered my employer and may cost me myjob
I was first investigated when I was laid off from my full time job. I have been on countless interviews and filled out hundreds of applications for full time work. To show unemployment I am making an ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Severence and Exit Interview
Since an employer is not obligated to pay severance to a terminated employee, can they require an exit interview in order to pay it out? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My company is forcing me to do unethical things, can I quit and receive unemployment benefits.
I work for a school. They have been accepting federal student loans for students. Instead of returning the overage, they have been paying employee's and bills and then bouncing the stipend checks writ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

my employer that I have worked for 30 years has offered a buyout do to downsizing I have taken everything they offered pension and most of my 401k can I still apply for unemployment????
can I receive unemployment after I have retired from the same company for thirty years of service take the buyout pension and still get unemployment because of downsizing applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can a severance be reduced by the amount paid during the WARN act?
Was recently laid off, company paid the 60 days for the WARN act, and now for the severance, which becomes effective on the last day of employment, which is at the end of the 60 days of the WARN act, ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do I lose benefits if forced to resign because I cant relocate to a different state?
My company may be asking all remote workers to report to an office and if they do not live near one they are required to move. If unwilling to relocate you must resign and take severance. What does th... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I am on sick leave with a terminal illness, receiving SSDI offset by LTD. After a year my employer asked that I end my employ with them. My question is would I qualify for severance pay I worked there for 27 years?
I am on sick leave with a terminal illness. I am receiving SSDI offset by LTD. After 13 months my employer asked me to end my employ with them. My question is would I qualify for severance pay? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is a company obligated to pay out accured vacation time at the time of a lay off?
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010 I was let go from Bonnier Corporation. I was a remote employee working from the DC area. I was given severance pay, but was told that Bonnier does not pay out vacation time. ... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

$18,000 in unpaid wages and reimbursements - how to pursue
I'm looking to see if I have a case or legal options in recovering unpaid wages and reimbursements from a past employer. About two years ago I started working for a IT services company in Aurora, Ohio... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am an executive with an employment contract that provides severance of 1-year base salary. The language in contract very clearly indicates a trigger is termination. However, I believe the new owner of our company is likely going to offer me a role with
I am an executive with an employment contract that provides severance of 1-year base salary. The language in contract very clearly indicates a trigger is termination. However, I believe the new owner ... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

Would this be workplace retaliation? Is this protected by the Ohio Whistleblower Law?
I am not sure if I have a case or not, but here is a brief description of events leading up to my unemployment. Myself and former coworkers had many concerns about our boss. I followed facility protoc... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance for some but not others, is there any legal recourse
The nursing home chain I worked for was recently sold to an investment firm. They only wanted the property and turned around and hired 4 different companies to manage and run the nursing homes. One of... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Severance for some but not others, is there any legal recourse
The nursing home chain I worked for was recently sold to an investment firm. They only wanted the property and turned around and hired 4 different companies to manage and run the nursing homes. One of... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I was collecting unemployment back in 2009 through 2010 when I had no work I got a job and I continue to collect for a few more months knowing it wasn't the right thing to do so I do owe unemployment money however I just got laid off 3 weeks ago and apply
I pretty much said everything in my first statement I'm just wishing this all goes through because like I said I got the paperwork that I normally should have gotten and a filing date which I filed ye... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Sale of company and severance package.
Our company (a sub of big corp) is being sold (stock sale) to another company. We have been offered very good serverance packages should the purchasing company decide they do not want to continue our ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

laid-off and then fired
I volunteered for a permanent layoff around August 16,2002. My job was to pay me 26 weeks of sub-pay and I also would receive unemployment pay. My last day of work was to be Sept. 13. I called into wo... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

They want to put me salary at a lower wage than my hourly. Can I collect unemployment for what I was making to what I will be making.'
I put in minimum 55 hours weekly they want to put me on salary & lesser wage than what I make a yr hourly. Can I collect any compensation (unemployment) for the pay differential? applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

I feel that I was unfairly layed off and not giving proper pager work, and was age discrimation.
On Feb. 7, 2010 at 3 p.m. my boss came into my area and said he needed to speak to me. I worked for a local newspaper in the pre-press department since 1984. Besides scheduling jobs, doing layout, sen... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

reclaim Unemployment benefits
I was fired from my job for missing work because I was arrested and was in jail for 14 days before I could post bond to get out since then my charges against me have been dismiss for a crime someone e... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

State of Ohio.
Put in two weeks notice at former place of employment. Was required to leave immediately since I was on the tech team. Signed paper work that was a copy of my two weeks notice and received pay for the... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Unjust Discharge
My unemploment determination stated: After a review of the facts, this agency finds that the claimant was discharged without just cause under section 4141.29(D)(2)(a), ohio revised code. What does thi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

severance package rights in case of quitting
I have been working for the same company for ten years as a manager and would like to quit. Do I have the right for a severance package if I quit or do I get it only if I get fired? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Former employer making disparaging remarks and trying to impose non-compete after the fact
I resigned from my previous employer to accept a new position. In accepting the new position, I did NOT sign a non-compete agreement. Despite a strong and exceptional track record in my position, I wa... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

my contract includes severance pay if I give a 90 day notice and not fail to work for any reason through out the 90 day notice period. I want to take vacation during the 90 day period. If I do take vacation, can it be considered failure to work for any re
I signed a contract agreeing that if I failed to work for any reason during through out the 90 day notice period I will not receive severance pay. Is taking vacation considered failure to work for an ... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Do I have same rights as colleagues if our dept. was eliminated while I was on med leave?
I have been on disability leave due to being diagnosed with Leukemia resulting in having a bone marrow transplant. During my leave, my department was eliminated and most associates were given the choi... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

can an employer still appeal an unemployment claim after the first 21 days?
When I filed my unemployment claim in March,I was informed that my former employer would have twenty one days to appeal it. They did not so I received benefits. I have recently become aware that the c... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is it legal for an employer in Ohio to tell an employee that their pay has been cut due to performance in front of other non-HR employees?
Is it legal from a privacy standpoint, for a Manager to tell an employee, Sales Rep, that his salary was going to be reduced by 40% due to performance in front of a non-HR employee? The question is no... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

How does servance pay affect unemployment benefits in arkansas
How does servance pay affect unemployment benefits in arkansas applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Severance Timeframe
I was laid off in early Dec. My company has sent my final check, but I am still waiting on my severance check. I have called three times and each time they say it is on the way. It has not arrived, it... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I found out that my position was being eliminated and that I would be given a severance package that includes bridging me one year to 20 years for pension reasons. The severance also includes a 2/3 payout of performance stock that has a three year vesting
see question applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I use a doctor's note/excuse in lieu of my job search or will my unemployment claim be denied?
I was just laid off from my job. However, I now have a health issue that is interfering with ability to look for work and accept work. I am unable to stand, sit, drive, or walk stairs without agony. I... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Is there a case when being threaten by an employer if you apply for unemployment after firing you ?
My son was fired a few weeks ago. He was working at a bar/restaurant in which it did not have a problem with give out free drinks, half price for meals etc. On this particular day he was schedule to w... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am on short term disability and I was laid off while still collecting disability . As my disability is now coming to an end and I apply for unemployment and they ask last day worked I don't know what to put as I have been receiving money from disability
When my disability end which is in like two weeks I need to apply for unemployment just so nervous when they ask the questions on line like the last day worked and the last pay I am unsure as to what ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What recourse do I have when a company will not abide by its own severance agreement?
Three years ago I worked for a Fortune 500 company that was bought out. My position was one of several hundred that was eliminated after the buyout. We all signed severance agreements that state we wi... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

I was sent out on severance and then returned to same company in Washington State with a different positon. Upon my return the company backdated my original hire date 2 months from May 2002 to July 2002. I was told that this will effect my social security
asking if my original hire date can be backdated after I return from being sent out on severance. I returned two month after being sent out on severance to the same company with a different position applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Wrongful termination and denial of vacation pay
This is a family business. I was terminated for alleged poor performance recently. I worked there for 10-1/2 months. I am 46 years old and was replaced by their 30 year old daughter, who just had a ba... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Current company being purchased - have to go through re-hire
I have worked for the same company for 16 years - the company is being purchased by a larger company - we are technically promised to have a job there - each one has to go through the re-hire process.... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Wrongful termination & severance accepted under duress
My husband was fired after 5 years in the company for "vague" reasons. He was the Executive VP and CFO for the company. He has been given several promotions recently and a pay raise 3 weeks ago. His b... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Severance Agreement Review
MEL, I have a severance agreement/package and would like to have a lawyer specialized in such matters review it for me as an objective third party. applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

My husband has developed a chronic illness and cannot be left alone. In addition, my employer has stepped up pressure on me related to my job. I am having a very difficult time with all this and have begun seeing a psychiatrist at CCF for treatment of dep
This is in Ohio. I have been with the company slightly less than 2 years. No one else does what I do, nor would they have a use for me anywhere else, so I can't really ask for less stressful work. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance trick
I understand a severance package may be non negotiable. Is it necessary to outline this term in the language of the package? Is it proper to offer wages owed to me as a part of a package? It is an amo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I collect NYS unemployment if I worked in NYS for six months after my NJ unemployment expires
My NJ Unemployment expires in Jan 2017. I worked for six months in NYS. Can I collect NYS unemployment after NJ unemployment expires? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Does your severance contract hold when your company is bought?
My company is for sale. So I got a job offer at another company. I am trying to decide if I should entertain a counter offer from my current company. If I do decide to stay (and pass on the new offer)... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Severance agreement withdrawn by my employer
I was recently terminated from my administrator's job and was presented with a severance agreement, which was already signed by the COO. I reviewed it and sent a letter negotiating the proposed amount... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can I not take the job and still collect unemployment while I continue looking for another job?
My employer laid me off. I have been on unemployment now for 2 weeks. They have now called and offered me a different position with a smaller pay. The new job requires me to be on my legs for 8 hours ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

lunch breaks
i just started to in a big retail chain in ohio i would like to know if there is any 0hio law that lunch breaks not given to me if i work more than 8 hours i ask and they said did not have people to c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

in new how soon after being terminated must I receive my accrued vacation pay
I was terminated in ny on 3/11 without reason being given. They paid me my last weeks salary on 3/17 but not the 154 hours of PTO I was owed. They tell me they will pay it to me on 3/341. I'm concerne... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I not be hired back if I got unemployment and was eligible for rehire
I was fired because of another co worker that I begged my manager not to put on my shift because she didn't like to work they let the hole third shift go I had no write ups, violations or customer com... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

demoted, paycut, unemployment, earned vacation time pay
I have several questions. 1)I began working for my employer in 1994 as hourly (punching a clock) plus commissioned sales, I received no pay for sick or personal time. In 1998, I was placed on straight... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Severance Policey - Descrimination or not?
I work in IT that will probably be outsourced. I would like to know if this is descrimination. I had been employed there for 21 years and due to my pay scale I will receive 1 weeks pay X 16 weeks. Ano... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My employer gave me a severance agreement with a termination date of Feb. 28, 2017, my employer informs me that I cannot sign the severance agreement before Feb. 28, 2017, and if I find a new job before then, I won't get the severance, is this legal?
My employer gave me a copy of my severance agreement with a termination date of Jan. 31, 2017, but my employer informs me that I cannot sign the severance agreement before Jan. 31, 2017, and if I find... applies to California  ·  1 answer

do you normally get paid out of your severance pay when you leave a company
my company is closing the plant that i work at, I decided to leave the compamy, I was told that I would get a 60 day notice of my termination date yet I was told this past monday that my last work day... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

My position was eliminated and I received 3 months of severance pay. Am I entitled to a final paycheck ( for the 1st 2 weeks)?
I worked for this company for 6 1/2 years. I worked full time until 11/17 at which time I moved to a part time position. In 9/18 I was informed my position was being eliminated but I’d receive 3 mon... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an emplyer rightfully lay off an employee 10 days before starting maternity leave?
I am 8 months and 3 weeks pregnant. All of my paper work is set up to start disability on the 29th of this month. I am having a scheduled C-section delivery on the 29th of this month. My employer info... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is a general release. I also have a date I was supposed to be paid out my severance and they haven't paid it and it's be a week after
I have been part of a giant layoff from a pharma company. They said I would receive my severance package money with in 30 days of my last effective day and that was 37 days ago applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer decide not to let you go after you were told you were being let go? If you were told that if you stayed through most of the transition, you would be eligible for severance and now, after I resigned, they are saying no?
On Feb 16, I was told that my company was doing away with my department. The last day for the Department was April 3, however being the manager, I was not given a final date. My director and I were to... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Will I qualify for Unemployment Benefits in Illinois if I'm receiving a pension from Indiana?
I lost a great job in Illinois after two years due to funding cuts. I have a letter from my employer indicating that I may qualify for Unemployment Benefits. I'm unsure how to answer the following que... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Question about relocation/termination rights
My position at a high tech company is being relocated to another state (From CA to TX), and I've been offered a full relocation benefits package. However, I don't have the means to relocate (just purc... applies to California  ·  1 answer

pay cut
dear mel, two questions for you. 1.my boss recently informed me that i do a great job but he demoted me and cut my pay. do i have to accept this cut and if i quit, would i possibly be eligible for une... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits if I do not accept the position with the new company?
My company is merging and relocating. It seems that I will be offered position with the new company. My new position will be a demotion with a possible pay cut and will add about 20 miles on my commut... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

can my previous employer deny me severance pay after stating i would receive it?
i was part of a mass layoff empployees were told they would be paid a severence package approx 390 were paid i was not i was told because i took a job with another milk company i was being denied i fo... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have been with my company for 23 years and have written policy and there was a presedensce of former employees receiving severance. Our policy states that we receive one weeks pay for each year work if I retire, quit with at least 2 week notice, laid of
I work for a union office collecting members dues and was promised this severance package and also have it in writing in our policy. There is only myself and another employee left that were hired unde... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Sexual Harrassment and Unemployment
I work for a very small company with 4 employees. The owner of the small company I work for has been looking at porn at work. Every time I move from my desk I see awful images. He sometimes does try t... applies to Illinois  ·  4 answers

Unemployment stoped
I have been getting my unemployment for about 5months.and now they want another hearing in person i allready went to the hearing and got a letter and now they are saying i have to repay everything and... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If a business owner registered in Md. Has a employee whom resides in Va., do we have to pay unemployment in Va. If we are already paying in Md.
If a business owner registered in Md. Has a employee whom resides in Va., do we have to pay unemployment in Va. If we are already paying in Md. applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

How long do I have to work after returning from Maternity based FMLA/STD?
I live in Ohio and I have worked for this company for 2 years. This is a large company with 1000's of employees. The company pays the monthly premiums for STD/LTD through a 3rd party (liberty mutual).... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

had two employers in the last year which do I draw unemployment from
I quit one job to start employment at another in May. I am now being laid off. Who do I draw unemployment from? applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can I still qualify for the federal unemployment benefit of $600 per week, even if I don't qualify for Florida's unemployment?
Ok, so do you have an answer? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

What information is needed to find out if a non-compete agreement would apply to my husband?
My husband was hired by Company #1 in FL, 13 years ago. (He was trained elsewhere.) Company #1 was then bought by Company #2 about 11 years ago, while we were still living in Florida. Somewhere along ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

FMLA - job elimination
I was on FMLA leave for back surgery, and call my boss to tell him of my release from doctors to go back to work the following week. Two days later I was told by my boss that he "eliminated" my positi... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

I was asked by my employer to accept an offer of severance pay to end my employment with them and not to sue. can I file for UC & what is the reason I should choose on the PA UC site?
I was asked by my employer to accept an offer of severance pay to end my employment with them and not to sue. can I file for UC & what is the reason I should choose on the PA UC site? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Laid off while on employer's short term disability. What are my unemployment benefit options?
I am pregnant and on shorterm disability through my employer. My FMLA period ended already, but I was still receiving Accident and Sickness insurance for the pregnancy through my employer. They did ma... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

Why is unemployment asking for my W2 ?
My initial claim has been accepted by unemployment, they have even sent me my estimated weekly benefit, although I have not received a benefit yet. Now I got a letter in the mail asking for me to send... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

I was hired at a hospital In ohio on Feb 6th 9 days into my orientation I got really sick and had to miss 4 days of work. My boss told me not to come back until I was better and would have to have a doctor's excuse. The doctor released me to go back to wo
I was hired on Feb 6th at a hospital in marietta ohio. 9 days into orientation I got really sick. I had gone to the doctor 3 times in that week trying to get better. I had talked with the nurse superv... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Does prior 401k distribution pay outs effect nj unemployment, or just the distribution you get after job termination?
Does prior 401k distribution pay outs effect in unemployment claim, or just the one that you take after job termination? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Voluntary Severance Packages offered to all employees; but not offshore. Is this Discrimination?
Our company is being sold (stock sale) to another company. All of the employees of the selling company were offered voluntary severance packages except people who worked offshore. My question is "it i... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Once Trooper begins therapy for personal problems a system of harrassment began
Can the Ohio State Highway Patrol use the fact that a Trooper goes to a therapist for nerve problems as a valis reason for termination? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I had an open LNI claim, my employer offered me a permanent Job (at a less wage) can I get Unemployment?
I had an open LNI claim; my employer offered me a full time that is within my permanent restrictions (at lower pay). I did not take the job. Can I get unemployment? applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Severance being denied, vacation request taken as resignation
Worked for a company for 10 years. Contract was ending 9/30. I had 5 weeks vacation saved up. Put in a vacation request for 10 days, coming back 2 days prior to end of contract to turn in company item... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

My employer offered a severance and gave me 14 days to sign it. I was 42 at the time. Is it true that employers are legally required to give you 21 days to sign a severance if employee is over 40 years old?
Company hq located in Mason, OH but I live in Chicago, IL. They offered me a severance that said I had to sign and return in 14 days. I had 2 close family members die in the same week and then had a p... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Threat to rescind a Severance Agreement
I was my position was eliminated and I was given a severance agreement 3/16. My employer the decided they were going to modify it, and took until 3/30 to get me a new agreement, which I signed that da... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can my employer tell me I am not eligible to file for benefits due to a reduction in hours?
Employed by a Virginia Company for a job in Baghdad Iraq. Came back to the states for a 30 day leave and was suppose to return on February 1st. My employer contacted me to say my visa was not issued a... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can I negotiate a severance package if I am being forced to report to a manager who made slanderous statements about me during my leave of absence?
While I was on my leave of absence for a medical disability, my manager told my colleagues she was "suspicious" of my leave of absence since I seemed fine to her and that she felt it was due to stress... applies to California  ·  3 answers

how long do I have to sign a severance package in Maryland?
I received a severance package and don't know how long I have to return it. applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

i just want someone to look at my severance letter is all
the letter says it all - BUT - I was told the account error of me bring overpaid for $ 7,416 was told to me that they would not make me pay it back and that they would treat it as a bonus. Now -they a... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I signed a severance agreement for two months pay and sent it back to my employer on time. He decided a few days later to rescind the offer and sent me a new off of only two weeks pay. Can he do that, if it was already signed and sent back? Is that a bree
My office is in VA but my employer/company is in South Carolina applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

i live in new york state. Charter bought Time Warner. The purchase took place May 18, 2016. My position is being eliminated 1/8/17. Since it is under 1 year, am I entitled to severance?
I live in New York State. Time Warner was sold to Charter on May18, 2016. My position as a work at home ends 1/8/17. I am over 50 miles from a call center. I believe that by law I am entitled to sever... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

severance chapter 13
Severance applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

What unemployment benefits am I qualified for I'm being "forced to resign"?
I recently moved form San Jose to Los Angeles due to my husband's work. I was able to work remotely for 6 months and was hoping to continue this arrangement. My employer said they wanted somebody onsi... applies to California  ·  3 answers

wrongfull/illegal termination
I used to work in San Diego at Leaptek(leaptek.com) as an Office Manager. In April of this year, I was told that there was no more money from Shanghai headquarters to pay me and I was let go, with no ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

In live in colorado, is it legal for my employer to take me off the schedule without firing me or a formal suspension of sum sort?
I came in to work and was sent home for being late. The next day I was taken off the schedule. I asked my manager why and was told I needed to speak to the GM who is out of town for 2 weeks. He said I... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was laid off. Have a severance package w/ the stipulation that I sign their 'General Release'...
It states: "Employee agrees to waive any right to monetary recovery should any federal, state or local administrative agency or commission pursue any claims on employees behalf arising out of or relat... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

severance pay to the ex
My husband will be receiving 42 weeks of pay in September when his employer closes the plant. Is his ex wife entitled to receive any of this money if she tried to come after him? They have been divorc... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

In my severance package it states 6 weeks of pay but the dollar amount next to it is much higher. I signed it so did the owner of the company and then today I got a phone call stating the dollar amount was wrong and they want me to sign a new one. Can the
I was given a severance contract that stated 6 weeks of pay with a dollar amount next to it that is double. I signed it not understanding what the dollar amount entailed. The owner of the company also... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Teacher training program was cancelled because of COVID-19, do I qualify for unemployment?
I was supposed to start the Teaching Fellows program in NYC on June 15 which has now been cancelled due to COVID-19. Do I qualify for unemployment or PUA? I currently live in GA but used to be a resid... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

concerned about my health and rights for unemployment
my employer is renting a building that has documented proof that it contains black mold. if i was to quit my job would i be able to collect unemployment, even if my employer is not paying into the sys... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I received a lay off notice of 90 days with 30 days severance pay, but just recieved a job offer from another company. What am I lawfully required to foreclose to the employer that laid me off? Thank you in advance.
I received a lay off notice and severance agreement on 8/31 and received a job offer on 9/1 from another company. What do I lawfully have to disclose to the company that has laid me off? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can My Employer Request A 30 Day Notice Before I Leave To Another Job in Ohio?
i was inquiring about how to give my 2 weeks notice but HR said i had to work out a 30 day notice applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was laid off 3 weeks ago along with several other co workers. We knew the closing of our department( a child care center) was coming for the past 5 months. All 12 of us received a severance package 1 to 8 weeks pay depending on how long we had been ther
Have worked there 19 years . They are closing the day care center with in another agency. The statement about the severance ending was only in the letter signed by head of HR but not in actual agreeme... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

when administrative law judge doesn't recognize constructive discharge and protected conduct?
what do you do when you follow all procedure for constructive discharge and therefore unemployment determination of deputy rules in your favor, thus you receive unemployment payments for 8 weeks but t... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

can I still sue, if I signed a serverance agreement
I signed a severance agreement 4 weeks ago; I worked for the company for 30 years. They said it was head count, but I know the HR lady really disliked me. My severance was for 6 months, and to carry m... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Want to open own tax service as situation has changed drastically.
Have worked for a franchise for 18 years, which was doing business as ****. Feb. 1 of last year, the owner passed away. It was writting that he's sister who had been manager for 28 years was to get th... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is a condition that severance will end if the terminated employee accepts another job during the severance period enforceable?
Is a condition that severance will end if the terminated employee accepts another job during the severance period enforceable? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I am stuck in a non-compete contract that I was forced to sign. I worked for over twenty years in a small family owned business in Ohio. I obtained a college degree while employed there in anticipation of needing it when the family decided to close the bu
All details included in my question applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are agreements not to re-hire lawful?
The following is included in my severance pay agreement: Future employment: You agree you will not seek future employment with the company, or its affiliated entities, subsidiaries, divisions, success... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer withhold a final paycheck for refusal to sign a termination document in IL?
I was recently let-go from my job due to under-performance of the establishment. I am still owed a final paycheck due to work performed. I received a "termination letter" (a converted severance letter... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Personal Services Contract with Liquidated Damages
I have signed an employment contract that expires in June 2010. I signed it in March 2008. It says that if I want to terminate it I have to pay liquidated damages of $20,000, which is just under half ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer lied to unemployment about my termination from the company, They told unemployment i quit voluntarily when i have the letter i got from my employer saying why i was terminated. I was terminated for the attendance policy. I did not quit volunta
I called unemployment curious why i haven't received a letter or contact from them regarding my unemployment case. They told me my employer said i quit voluntarily which is BS. I have a termination le... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Am i able to collect unemployment or dissability if currently collecting workmans comp?
My job was unable to accommodate doctors orders and ordered me to go home and return with very little to none restrictions currently collect WC do I qualify for unemployment or disability? applies to California  ·  0 answers

my employer reduced my FT hours to 25 and mandates I use 5 hours vacation pay to make up difference for my benefits, is this legal in Ohio?
My employer today informed all employees that they are cutting back hours to 25, this leaves a difference of 5 hours now to qualify for benefits, they are mandating us to use 5 hours of vacation each ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Drawing Unemployment & Have Taken Commission Based Sales Job
Hello, I lost my employment in which I was a W-2 wage employee. I have been drawing unemployment compensation since I lost my job. For about a month and a half now, I have been working as an independe... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

how do I find a severance payout statement from 15 years ago?
I received severance payout in 2004. how do I find out if a 1099 was filed and obtain a copy of that statement/letter and where do I begin to look? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was an at will employee at a large corporation. There was a reduction on work force and we were told there would be no severance package. We had to re apply and re interview for the same job. This job went from 6 positions to 3 positions, in addition th
I was an at will employee at a large corporation. There was a reduction on work force and we were told there would be no severance package. We had to re apply and re interview for the same job. This j... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I am being asked to resign or be terminated. What are my rights?
I have been working at my job for 5 months and my boss has told me that she does not think I am the right fit for this position. I spoke with HR and he said I can resign with 4 weeks notice and get my... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Am I eligible for unemployment If I am self employed but then salary myself as employee and relocate
I'm self employed. My military husband is exiting service and we are moving. Can I get unemployment if I salary myself? I have an S-corp and my husband will be honorably discharged. I currently submit... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I received a severance package for 26 weeks from my former employer. I took a seasonal job which I no longer have. My severance will end at the end of February along with all my benefits that I had with my former employer. The last day I worked at my form
I live in New York, I worked for the company since 1999. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

employer discriminated against me during pregnancy and terminated me without just cause
In the early part of 2001 I informed my employer that I was pregnant and due in November. Almost immediatly afterword I suddenly found myself being witten up and placed on warning after warning. All o... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Why pay severance to low performing employees and not to performing employees
Low performing employees were offered a severance package, normally a volunteer package has been offered to all employees. Some of the low performing employees have been offered a job to work as contr... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was only with a co. For 2 months and they fired me with no warnings and offers me two weeks severance but wants me to lie and said it was a mutual termination. Sure seems like it is Hugh money as they no I was harassed and was wrongful termination....ho
How likely is an employer to renig on a severance package if u ask for a tad more? It's clear to me that this is hush money so I don't sue but am afraid to ask for more money but should I be? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Afraid of Losting Unemployment benefits please read details pane. Thank you.
I started recieving unemployment a couple of months ago. I've been looking for work but recently my gradma has become ill. She needs my help for which I am a home care provider but she lives in anothe... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can I get unemployment check after making a mistake in saying that I get lay off than fired!?
I was afraid go say in my unemployment application fired so I made a mistake by saying laid off instead of fired. Does that mean I will be rejected meaning I won't get unemployment checks? I was fired... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I ask for unemployment to be approved by my former employer in a discrimination settlement lette
I was constructively discharged due to race/age discrimination and my prior unemployment claim was denied. We are currently in the investigation phase of an EEOC charge. applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Non-Disclosure/Non-Compete Contract
I have been working for a company in Ohio for over 8 years. Recently, they have told all of us we must sign a non-disclosure agreement but it includes not being able to work for customers, suppliers, ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

New owner of company not paying unemployment taxes. Can I draw from previous years of employment?
I have worked for my company for 21 years. The past 2 years the new owner has not paid unemployment taxes. If the company closes or I get a lay-off can I still collect unemployment until I find a job ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Hi if you work for New York State government and are terminated or given a lay off can you collect unemployment
Hi if you work at a job for New York State government and are laid off from job can you claim unemployment benefits? Reason I ask is I am not sure working for the government entitles you to claim unem... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was given a retention fee to help close my division from Jan 29 to April 39. I am allowed to collect unemployment. Do I have to report this fee to unemployment compensation in Pennsylvania.
Retention fee to stay with company from Jan 29 to April 29, 2016. Need to know if I must report this to unemployment in Pennsylvania applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can a past RMO recieve unemployment compensation
Hello, I recently disassociated myself from a construction company in which I was the RMO (Responsible managing Officer of the corporation). I was given this title about 4 months ago, but the people I... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was laid off from work back in 2014. I was allowed to collect unemployment but now two years later the company is now stating that I am not eligible for the unemployment. Why now are they allowed to fight it ,isn't it too late for them to appeal it ?
I was laid-off from a union, construction job, I file For unemployment And was granted Compensation now 2 years late The company is arguing that I am not entitled to it and are asking me to repay it b... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

severence pay
An employee did not follow proper safety procedures on a "field" job. He was told about this and a disciplinary action form was created and he signed it. Then he threw his keys, company ID, etc. on th... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was accused by my former employer of theft & then bullied/ forced into signing a statement under duress. I was then indeff-initely suspended. I've recently tried to file for unemployment benefits & my former employer told my unemployment rep. that i was
**DETAILS ARE IN THE QUESTION** applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

I was terminated from Walmart after 20 years. I was given my regular pay, I was wondering if Walmart have serverance pay for there employee..
Got terminated from job after 20 years. Wondering if Walmart has severance pay for it's employees. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can I take withdrawal of cash balance pension and still receive UI?
I lost my job in August and currently am receiving unemployment. Just last week I received a letter from former employer, stating it was not in their best interest financially to maintain my cash bala... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Employer holding final pay, Unused Vacation pay , and expenses. They agreed to pay these
I was let go by my employer offically on June 19th, they post-dated my termination date to June 2, 2001 but agreed to the following email from HR: XXXX, Inc will compensate you (me) through June 19, 2... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

What to do if let go and feel like employer has not followed procedure?
Hi MEL, I am on an H-1B visa and in March 2016, I was let go from my job where I had been employed, for almost three and a half years. Firstly, the company informed me they would not be renewing my vi... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Will I receive a tax statement from Unemployment ?
If I have been on Unemployment since April 2010, will I receive anything stating how much I paid to the State, and Federal Government for taxes last Year? If so, when will I receive it? Thank You, Bre... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer laid me off for reduction in work force. They offered me severance, I signed it and turned it in, then they sent me a letter 4 days later saying they are not proceeding with it. Can they do that?
They said since I am working for a competitor now they will not pay. I have no non complete applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My employer refused to honor signed 12 months severance agreement.
Can an employer legally renege on paying signed severance package agreement? applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Company not paying independent contractor
I did consulting work for a company in Illinois who now has decided the work does not have enough "value" for them. The work was compiling a database of names and numbers for the company to prospect w... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Worked in 2007 after that had to take care of father and sister who both were battling cancer. Since then I've been a stay at home home to my disabled daughter. Now she's in school I've been pursuing work can I receive unemployment from last job over 10 y
Issues with unemployment insurance or claim applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

can i still recieve unemployment compensation ?
i'm recieving UI from the state of wisconsin but i can no long afford the house we rent and am moving to north carolina to stay with my daughter in-law ( my wife recieves ss) will i still be able to c... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

UI taxes taken out of my severance. Can I file a new claim?
My severance package was paid by out over 6 months as a payroll check and had UI insurance taxes taken. My question is: Considering that my initial claim for UI benefits was based on prior work and si... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My current employee is refusing to give me a copy of my non compete (Ohio)--what can I do?
I am currently working at a company. I have asked them for a copy of my non compete & they have (after 2 wks) still refused to give it to me. What can I do to obtain what I thought was legally mine? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am self employed and tried to collect unemployment and have been denied
I cannot afford to pay myself and was denied unemoyment. I work a few hours each day just to bring in enough money to pay the rent. I was denied because I work those two hours each day even though I a... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

I quit my job, due to office relocation, travel time. I haven't filed for unemployment, since I didn't think I would get it anyway. However, shortly after leaving, my co. offered me a severance agreement/separation agreement. did they do something wrong,
Due to a conflict w/ another employee at work, my Pres. advised that I needed to move to another location, since the 2 of use couldn't get a long. I then relocated to the Devon Pa office over 1 1/2 ho... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

If an employer offered me a severance package and gave me 7 days to review it (written in the separation agreement) and a few days later rescinds the offer because I refused to sign a corrective action form. Is this a legally binding contract that they st
If an employer offered me a severance package and gave me 7 days to review it (written in the separation agreement) and a few days later rescinds the offer because I refused to sign a corrective actio... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Contractor w/out NON-compete still sued?
I performed contract (10-99) work for an Ohio based company. We did not have a NON-compete, NON-solicit, or NON-discloser agreement. I quit to start my own practice in the same field. He is now suing ... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

Was not offered Severance and being terminated while Hospitalized
Hello, I was hospitalized April 14 2014 due to a procedure I was having. Unfortunately, I had major complications. In August of 2014 I was contacted by my employer to tell me they can no longer hold m... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can I get unemployment?
I currently hold a back office position working 35 hr as week earning salary of $30,000 a year with 10days PTO. My employer currently sold the company. The back office will no longer be needed. He sai... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

My Employer Refuse To Pay
I worked at a Steak House restaurant here in Cleveland, Ohio as a sever/batender/supervisor. I started with them Nov 11, 2008. I was supposed to receive a $1 increase when working on weekends as a sev... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Who notifies my previous employer that I've secured a new job so that severance payments are stopped
I am receiving severance payments. My agreement is that the payments to me are only until I find other employment. Other than me personally telling my prior employer that I've found a new job, how els... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My employer states I cannot discuss my severance package with anyone but my family or an attorney. Can they prohibit me from doing this in GA?
CFO stated that I could not discuss my severance package with anyone except my family or lawyer. Is this legal? If I don't comply can tge rescind the package? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

severance compensation for commissioned salespeople
I am being offered a severance package for my 18 years of service based on my salary alone. A bulk of my income came from commission. This is not being reflected in my benefits package. Do I have any ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My husband’s signed severance package included 6 weeks of medical and dental from his last date of active employment (12/29/17). His benefits would end on February 12, 2018. I went to the dentist 3 times in January 2018. The insurance denied the claims
My husband worked for Verizon. He is currently in Kuwait. His severance package was generous but this is a big error. applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can I file for retroactive unemployment compensation for reduced hours if my employer failed to notify me of my eligibility for unemployment compensation?
Employer cut hours due to need to save money, went from 33+ hours a week to 20, then to 13, then 7, and I was never informed of partial unemoyment compensation from my employer. The reduction happened... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

contingent upon future employment
My husband's position with our local county highway dept was recently eliminated. He was given the explanation that it was "reorganization". There has been a lot of local concern raised to our county ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

can my employer rescind a severance package they offered
Can a company rescind a severance package that was told to the employee in April and then rescinded in August. At which point the employee has made life decisions based on this information. Does the e... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can one be forced into a new role when the position is eliminated?
My employer of 15+ years usually provides options when a position is eliminated: to relocate to another department of their choice or to leave with a severance package. However, they are not offering ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Can I be released from a non compete agreement from an Ohio company?
My employment contract indicates that I was hired as a full time projectr manager. My letter of understanding indicates that based on sales and staffing the company believes that I will be on projects... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I was refused unemployment after being let go for unproffesionalism(complaints of a coworker)
I was called to HR and told I was on investigative leave. The next day they called and let me go. 8 weeks later the unemployment office said that the company said I was fired for unproffesional behavi... applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

overtime rate
What is the overtime rate for tipped employees in Ohio? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was just informed yesterday that I was receiving a 20% pay cut from my employer. No reduction in hours. A drastic reduction in commissions. I work at a call center and was told the campaign I was working on is no longer active. I was called into my mana
I was just informed yesterday that I was receiving a 20% pay cut from my employer. No reduction in hours. A drastic reduction in commissions. I work at a call center and was told the campaign I was wo... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Do I have to disclose if I've had a record expunged?
I had a misdemeanor for an NSF check back in the 1990s. It was expunged. I'm now applying to the state of Ohio for my teaching license. One question is "Have you ever had a criminal conviction sealed ... applies to Ohio  ·  3 answers

I gave a 2 week notice at the job at Dillard's in Beqchwood, Ohio. I was told that they no longer accept a notice, and that I was to leave that day, but that it would go on my record that a notice was tendered. I was not paid commission for my sales for t
I gave the required notice and was not compensated. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Should severance contract be signed using incorrect language?
Our company is not renewing their lease and employees will be laid off as of Oct 31,2019. They have offered a month severance, but instead if using “separation/lay-off” in our severance agreement,... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do I apply to NJ or KS? Do I apply on 4/1/2016 instead of mid-Aug when my severance runs out?
My last day of work will be 3/31/2016. I will be provided severance based on agreeing not to sue for a period of 19 weeks via normal payroll, monthly. I worked the entire base year of 1/1-12/31/2015, ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I am retiring, have 4 employees and sold my business. The new owners aren't sure they want to hire one of the employees. If they don't will I be on the hook to pay unemployment. If they hire this employee and don't keep the person, will I still be on the
All employees signed a document stating they remain an "at will" employee after their first three months. If the new owners hire this person for three months but don't retain the employee can the pers... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Unemployment
I tried a new job for 2 days. I have MS. I left due to my physical illness. How can I get my unemployment benefits back. The job was so stressful and my doctor now wants me to apply for a less stressf... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I was laid off 6 years ago and claimed unemployment.
I did work for my former boss but, I was not paid. Now unemployment is garnishing my check. I think my former employer claimed they paid me wages. How can I fight this? applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

I was harassed and stalked by a volunteer/coworker and my boss did nothing because she is a friend of the harasser. I filed a eeo claim now I'm being transferred. We will be having a mediation an I want them to not prevent me from getting unemployment if
Should I stipulate during my mediation that they are not to appeal a request for unemployment if the need arises? Also how much should I ask for monetarily during the mediation? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Unemployment and Non-compete
Can I file for unemployment if my employer terminates me for not signing a non-compete agreement? I don't agree with the agreement and she is forcing us to sign it without getting any type of compensa... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Can I file for unemployment?
I was employed for 14 years in a top management position. I submitted a 3 month notice with intended resignation July 31. I noted my desire to assist with hiring training and the best transition for t... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Ohio revised code 4109
i am 17. I worked at a pizza shop as a driver. At the beginning of august i will of been there two years. A few short months after i was hired as a kitchen worker they had me start delivering. In this... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What happens if the tipped employee doesn't earn the other half of minimum?
I'm a tipped employee that was recently discharged after four years, two as manager then demoted when the bosses daughter came on board. She fired me while her dad was on vacation for events that took... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do i qualify for unemployment if my hours got reduced by 90%
I have been working for a dental office for almost 5 years, recently my boss told me that she could not afford me any longer, so she would have me there a few hours a week, do i qualify for unemployme... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can my former employer sue me for collecting unemployment?
i was alerted by my former employer that she is taking me to small claims court and suing me for collecting unemployment after being fired. is this legal? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non-compete and withheld severance
I was laid off from an IT consulting company yesterday. Management said the revenue numbers were forcing them to lay off a consultant. This has happened several times where I worked. Yesterday was als... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I worked here in Texas, and my question is after the 12 weeks, I was still unable to return to work, and was asked to sign a letter because I wasn't able to return to work. Can I get my unemployment
I applied for unemployment but was denied because I hadn't been released by my Dr. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I have worked for a privately owned company in Georgia for 11 years. The owner of the company verbally told me he would pay me for 30 to 90 days or until I found a new job with comparable pay. A few days later he sent me a severance agreement and release
I want a new separation notice that has the same reason for termination as what the owner told me the day he released me. I also want to get paid for at least 90 days or until I find a job with compar... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can I reopen an unemployment claim after doing contract work?
I was laid off in April. I opened an unemployment claim, within weeks accepted a sales job at a firm HQ in GA. While is was to be a regular employee position, they have only paid me via straight check... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can someone in prison or jail claim unemployment? Don't they have to be able to work to qualify?
A terminated employee is filing for unemployment. It's our understanding that they are currently in jail or prison. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If you receive 60 days pay as WARN payment are you eligible for unemployment benefits in Pennsylva?
Laid off due to plant closure. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

volunteers - are their stipulations to how much someone can do this wout payment?
We are a private non-profit organization that looks for volunteers to help out as much as possible. Are there any current laws or other guidlines in Ohio stating how much somneone can volunteer their ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it illegal for a school district to delay severance payment for tax purposes?
A retiring teacher wants to delay his severance payment until January of the year following his retirement. This is stated in the negotiated agreement as his right. Now the school administration is sa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are contractors entitled to severance?
We recently released an independent contractor from our business, who was working without a formal contract. Due to the sensitive nature of the work they were performing, we were unable to give notice... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

job offer instead of severance
During a merger if my role was downgraded but total compensation is equal or better can I decline the offer and request for severance? For example if you were a software engineer and they new position... applies to California  ·  0 answers

If I give a two week notice and my employer says I don't need to work those two weeks can I collect unemployment?
I gave my boss my letter of resignation stating my last day would be two weeks from today. She told me it was not necessary and that I could go now. Can I collect unemployment? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Unemployment at the end of a contract??
I recently took a 6 month contract to hire position and want to know if I don't get hired on from that employer or other employment - would I be eligible to collect unemployment benefits? This would b... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

My boss works me in slow months, though he doesnt need me. If I draw unemployment for 2 months, would it raise his taxed?
It is a very small business. I would like to take Jan and Feb off, tho I know I will be paid less by unemployment, but I dont want to cost my boss. applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

If my employer keeps changing the last date of employment. Can I accept the original date and the severance pay and leave.
Department being dissloved. Positions being eliminated. applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

If I refuse to sign a "separation agreement and release" does this disqualify me from receiving UI?
On Jan 2, 2012 I was terminated but given a "Separation Agreement and Release" document that gave me the choice to work through Jan 31 to help them through this transition. If I chose to work through ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I'm 66 and Financial advisor position eliminated. I was given 36 week severance and they have a non-compete clause. I'm too old to start a new book of business because it took me 10 years to build what I had. Any recourse?
I've worked in this bank brokerage for 13 years and have built a book of business that has recurring revenue that I am comfortable with. I just had by best month in 10 years and with no notice of any ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can my Employer force me to take pay for next years vacation and holidays during a layoff?
My company is laying off due to covid 19. The pay during layoff is two weeks pay, then I have to use all vacation time then all holidays for this year. Then all holidays and vacation for next year. Af... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I am on disability and do not know if there is an opportunity back at my company. Previously our head of hr said that if we have any issues with the company or direction we can ask for a severance. I'm not sure what to do in this situation
I am an employee currrently on disability and would like to understand how/if I can discuss severance if there is not a job for me to go back to as they filled my current role or if I am not intereste... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can an employer cancel health benefits according to a severance package prior to term in contract?
I was offered benefits for 3 months following my termination date according to my severance package, the qualified for COBRA. The insurance plan notified me that the employer canceled the plan after 2... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

If an employer doesnt pay severance pay based on terms of termination letter, what can be done?
As part of a mass layoff I was terminated from my position. I signed the release the day of termination since I needed the money. My employer has failed to provide payment within stated time frame. Th... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Bonus Eligibility at the end of a temporary assignment.
I joined a disability law firm in Cherry Hill, NJ on 8/29/11. I joined the firm as the TEMPORARY HR Manager, while the regular HR Manager would be out on FMLA through the middle of January 2012. Part ... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Employer told unemployment office the reason why I failed drug test
I filed for unemployment In Washington State because I was terminated after almost 27 years for not passing DOT physical. My employer told unemployment office that the reason I didn't pass physical wa... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Do they owe me accrued vacation pay
My company is based out of Virginia, hired me to work in Philly, and reside in Philly. I paid all PA and Philly taxes and thus receive unemployment from the state of PA. The state of Virginia does not... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Mental and verbal abuse & harassment
I worked for a small company-10 employees in the office svereal hundred in the field. My boss was the owner-I reported to him. A mean, nasty little man who for 11 months bitched at me constantly--I co... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I recently terminated my enployment and my employer and I agreed to a severance package that we both signed. The first disbursement as stated in the contract was to occur after the 15th but no later then the 20th and was to be emailed. I have received not
My first severance as per the contract was supposed to be mailed no later then Nov 20th i have not received anything nor have they responded to my emailed questions applies to California  ·  0 answers

My years worked on my severance agreement was incorrect. How long before they fix and compensate?
My severance agreement stated I had worked for the company for 5 years when actually I worked for them for just over 30 years. I didn’t sign and requested a correction. Is there a legal amount of ti... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I'm entitled to a full years severance pay after 30 yrs of civil service. Union contract specifies no time frame for payment only the amount. I work in New York , member of the steel workers union and NY State retirement system. HR tells me they can pay m
Civil service employee of 30 yrs applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Missed payroll in CA
Hello, I work for a small company (40 employees) The boss did not pay wages to any of the employees last pay period due to lack of funds. We also have collection agencies calling at all hours and have... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?
I receive a pension from the State Teachers Retirement System. For the past 5 and 1/2 years I have worked parttime for a non-profit organization. We have been told our division is closing down by late... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I drew in unemployment Feb thru july. I took a job crack with the same company I was fired from in Jan, worked sept into Oct, and told they were letting me go due to budget cuts. Can I draw unemployment, again?
Drew my full UE benefits for 6 months. Can I redraw after they let me go after only working a month? applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Is this wrongful termination???
My boss terminated me on the spot after telling him (owner of company) he was required by federal law to pay me for all hours I worked including overtime hours (he had been refusing to pay) and if he ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Can you be re-hired by a company that has paid you a severance package?
My husband received a severance package from a company that closed the plant that he worked at for 32 years. Now, a year later, they called and asked if he would be willing to come back to work for th... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I'm in the advanced stages of pregnancy and was let go from my job. I was offered 6 months of severance at 50% of my salary and medical benefits. However, one of the conditions was that I remain available to consult if they had any questions. I'm concerne
8 months pregnant let go by company due to elimination of position. They are going to have my assistant try to do my job and want me to consult if they have any questions. This is a condition of my se... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Wa State L&I found my former employer to be in violation by classifying me as an independent contractor instead of employee. Plus I was wrongfully terminated and awarded unemployment. It's now time to file my taxes but former employer sent me a 1099 form.
My former employer misclassified me as an Independent contractor, however, L&I has recently changed that because my old boss was calling me that in order to save tax dollars. Well now I need to file m... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Wa State L&I found my former employer to be in violation by classifying me as an independent contractor instead of employee. Plus I was wrongfully terminated and awarded unemployment. It's now time to file my taxes but former employer sent me a 1099 form.
My former employer misclassified me as an Independent contractor, however, L&I has recently changed that because my old boss was calling me that in order to save tax dollars. Well now I need to file m... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

An employee moved from PA to Utah during the severance payouts. The state tax withholding changed to UT. Former employee claims the state withholding should have been PA , the company is in PA. Is the employee correct and should the company issue a W2c?
The former employee moved from PA to UT during the time she was receiving severance payouts . Her address was changed in ADP as well as state tax withholding information. All of her severance payouts ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My severance agreement called for one year of continuing weekly salary payments via direct deposit, which has continued without fail. The second part of my agreement called for weekly reimbursement of my medical insurance costs, as was the case during my
This violation has been going on for months now, with no effort being made by my former employer to abide by the severance agreement terms. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Vesting 401k for three Years without mentioning in offer letter
Vesting 401k for three Years without mentioning in offer letter I switched to a new company over a little more than 2.5 Years. In the exit interview HR told me i will not get any 401k contribution sin... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was terminated after over 30 years of employement due to outsourcing and was not given a severance or anything related to info that should've been provided by OWBPA. Do I have any recourse?
I am over 50, was an employee in good standing and had just received a raise and a performance bonus. No severance was offered. When I left I received no paperwork that I heard should have been offere... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

responding to a TRO
I live in Tampa, but have been sued in Ohio for material breach of a non-compete as stated in the executed contract. I found out on 10/1 that the court has set plaintiff's motion for TRO for 10/6. I h... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Lose severance if fired after giving notice?
My employment contract ends 11/30/20. My employer has offered an extension and have requested a decision within a couple weeks. If I turn it down and let them know I will leave the company after the c... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Severance Discrimination
My company was sold in October 2001 and the new company transfered employee seniority as part of the purchase agreement. While I performed the same manager's job, I was changed from salary to hourly a... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Company keeping my vacation days
I have worked for a very large company in Ohio for 20 years. We accrue vacation days at a set rate. In the past, towards the end of the year, if an employee has any vacation (PTO) time we have not tak... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Terminated & received 3 extra wks pay, employer demanding repay, but i lost unemployment benefits?
I was terminated this March 6th but my former employer erroneously made payment through the end of the month and has requested 3 weeks of repayment or will pursue legal action. As a result of the over... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Are there any unemployment lawyers in metropolis illinois
I was denied unemployment this past Monday and the letter stated I failed to prove I involuntarily quit. He did not consider any of the documentation supporting my claim that I sent him. I ignored the... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can a nonunion nonbenefitted employee be denied participation in a severance program?
A union employee at one campus of a hospital chain is given a severance package. Can a nonunion nonbenefitted employee at a different campus be denied a severance package given that the hospital alway... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What is a reasonable geographical area?
My non-compete clause states that I cannot compete within 60 miles as a crow flies of my company. That means that I would have to move to another city to be able to work for myself. Is that a reasonab... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

What is a reasonable geographical area?
My non-compete clause states that I cannot compete within 60 miles as a crow flies of my company. That means that I would have to move to another city to be able to work for myself. Is that a reasonab... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

How can I avoid tax on a separation / severance payment?
I was shocked to find that my job was eliminated and now have been sent a severance agreement with a final payment amount for my acceptance. It's not much but money I really need every red cent of it.... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

shouldn't I receive a severance pay
Co. moved to another state , gave help and sev pkgs to all employees losing jobs. I was given a paper-my job was not affected. laid off, rtnd to work to do a different job, less work & OT. Made consid... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If a severance package overs X amount of pay for every year of employment but cuts off at 10 years is this not discrimination of seniors
I am 65 and have been employed by this health care company for 17 years. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was laid off after my company y was acquired. Before I was laid off I said rd the new companies agreement. It states I should get 4 weeks pay upon termination. During layoff they expressed a policy for severance that if you did not get a permanent posit
Please let me know applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was laid off after my company y was acquired. Before I was laid off I said rd the new companies agreement. It states I should get 4 weeks pay upon termination. During layoff they expressed a policy for severance that if you did not get a permanent posit
Please let me know applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Definite Period Job Contract Reneged
I have a question regarding breach of employment contract. I was an at will employee in IL, but when my job was eliminated, I was given 2 option in a meeting with the manager and HR. Option 1 was to w... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

In the state of Kansas what is the law regarding bonus pay out when on a severance package? My employer is stating I have to be on paroll to receive the bonus for program performance during 2015. It is my understanding that I should receive the bonus base
n the state of Kansas what is the law regarding bonus pay out when on a severance package? My employer is stating I have to be on paroll to receive the bonus for program performance during 2015. It is... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

can an employer rehire you after 2 months unemployment with 20 percent pay cut?
after 13 years in the the airline company I was layoff because of the COVID19 , the company will start operating again in 2 months can the company rehire me with 20 % less pay of what i make now? applies to California  ·  1 answer

I work at a Wisconsin Food production facility with corporate offices in Ohio. I have never even been to the corporate office. I signed a non compete, non disclosure when hired. Recently, I asked to see it as I am considering leaving the company. I discov
I am a quality manager. The prohibited activity that I am concerned about is “employment at a similar company that competes directly or indirectly.” applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

How long does a company have to pay out a severance package in Pennsylvania?? Getting very irritated. Signed the paper agreeing to take the money and not sue them for terminating me on 12/26/19 and still have not received anything. (It is now 1/25/20) our
I got terminated the day after my short term dissability ended. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can my employer choose to simply not pay me for earned wages?
So, I was just informed today (May 3rd, 2016) that my employer cant pay me my paycheck that I was supposed to be paid on May 1st, 2016. We sell insurance, and he received a charge from one of our insu... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Ohios min wage law
I am a sales manager at an automobile dealership. With the new Ohio minumum wage laws our dealer says we all must now punch a time card to have accurate dealings with the law. I read the law as saying... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it NC law that employers share severance package information prior to selling the company?
My company has shared that they are considering selling the business. Will won't know the final decision for several more months. They are, however, going to be sharing the details of our severance pa... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Company reloacted, offered severance unless employee agreed to relocate. Agreed but resigned later.
As a result of a merger, in September 2002, my company offered a severance package for those that did not wish to relocate in the town that the company was moving everyone which was 1200 miles away. E... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

DISALLOWED unemployment
I was DISALLOWED my unemployment I was collecting for a few months and the year was up from the first claim and had to reapply. I did that and now I was informed I was DISALLOWED. I went back to work ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am due to have heart surgery on 9/3. Short term disability doesn’t pay but $170 weekly. Can my employer lay me off so I can collect unemployment during this time? I’d that legal?
I am having heart surgery on 9/3 and will be on short term disability. Is it possible for my employer to lay me off do as I may collect unemployment during this time as well? Is it legal for them to d... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My position was eliminated last year and to get my severance package I had to say I wouldn't sue the company. Eight months later, they promoted one of my younger subordinates to my position. I'm 61 and she's late 30's. Seems pretty convenient to me. I've
I had had decent reviews and had been made company spokesperson in July of 2018, had two surgeries but was back at work within 2 weeks of each. turned 60 in Jan 2019 and had my position eliminated alo... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Will this affect me collecting unemployment?
I was laid off a while ago, I am now looking to cash out the 401K and this can be done only if I request to be taken off the lay off list (request for termination). If I go ahead with the request, wil... applies to California  ·  0 answers

when offered position company did not disclose that I would lose vacation time can they now take it?
My department was closing, I was given the options of severance or apply to another department. After accepting the job, a few months later I discovered my vacation time was reduced. I brought it to t... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I was laid of in April 2016. I never applied for unemployment, because I didn't know I had it available. Can I still get it today in July of 2018?
I worked at Technip USA from Jan 2007 until March of 2010. I then worked for Bayer from March of 2010 until February of 2011. I then worked for Technip USA from February of 2011 until April of 2016. I... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

we had received an overpayment on our severance package (we thought it was because they filed it in such a way that they took out 37% of the whole amount for taxes instead of 25%), as a result they withheld the last bonus check we were supposed to get. Th
As a result of the overpayment, they withheld the last bonus check we were supposed to receive and told us to pay them back before the end of the month (which was like 2 weeks from then), but they did... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

severance null due to operation/disability???
Severance contract states I must be working on a specific date just been informed by GYN I will be needing a hysterectomy with a normal 2 mos lay up I may NOT be able to BE @ work that specific day. W... applies to California  ·  1 answer

We have 29 employees total - are we required to follow FMLA regulations?
We have 29 employees total - 14 in Ohio, 5 in PA, 1 in NJ, 1 in GA and 1 in FL and 7 Over The Road Truck Drivers What do we need to do as far as FMLA if anything - I recall there being a stipulation a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Required Rest Period - Adult
Does Ohio have a law or laws that require a rest period for a given number of hours worked for adults? For example, 15 minutes for every four hours worked. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I just got laid off from my company after being there 15 yrs .my last day was September 30 .so I apply for unemployment on October 7 and I start working for amazon 12th and I quit amazon on October 20 because they put me to do forklift and I never did tha
I work for bbraun medical for 15yrs I got laid off September 30.i applied for unemployment on October 7 and I start working for amazon on October 12 but I quit today October 20 because I don't and nev... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

do i have a opportunity to win my unemployment case?
i quit my job and they denied my unemployment benefits. i have a hearing soon and i want to be prepare,this job was very stressful,they want me to work sunday they change my position without telling m... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If i put in an 2 weeks notice and within my notice the company shut down, should i be eligible for servance pay if the company closed down and all other employees received severance pay
I was denied servance pay within my 2 weeks notice and the company shut down. Should i be eligible for servance pay applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Several questions
My employer is under the impression that as long as she is paying you for your lunch period she can require you to work. Specifically she allows you enough time to eat a sandwich, but then expects you... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am a manager of a restaruant in Ohio. My boss, the regional manager called me in to her office and told me that one of the customers have accused one of my hostesses of sexual harrasment. My boss knows a friend who was in the same situation in Florida w
I just want to understand how my case is different from the Florida case, and what legal actions I should take? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

what do it mean when you get the code 59 for unemployment?
unemployment applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Can former employer violate oral agreement to list as rehire status
I worked for a state agency and had conflict at a new position. I was given a choice of being fired or resigning. The HR director offered me some severance pay, to help me get UI benefits, and to "...... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I just turned in my two weeks notice, Friday. It's Sunday and I see emails flying around to see what has been done and not done. It seems they are trying to build a case to fire me (GA). Will I still be able to get my vacation pay? Unemployment (if they d
European owned company applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Wrongful termination ERISA for affecting Pension benefits
In PA my employer terminated my employment after 9 months service hired me from my 20 years Pension vested service by offering very attractive package. Not a good cause of performance state unemployme... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Immigration lawyer in Northeast Ohio
Hello Mel.Ive been in contact with a firm online.I cant find them in the directory.There name is Holmes&Lolly there number is(858)483-0300.I cant find there number either.They want me to put down $100... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

will i quilify for unemployment benefits if i quit my job based on retaliation in oklahoma?
My husband filed a claim with the labor board against the company I currently work for, I helped him with his claim (of course) the company was ordered to pay him, since that time I feel I have been a... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Are school bus drivers elgible for overtime compensation under Ohio law?
I work at a school as a contract bus driver. Must point out, wer are not a unionized operation. Our base route is approximately 15 hours per week. We have senior drivers who take an additional contrac... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I look for better severance package than what they offer to me?
Hi there, I was fired from my full time job at a startup company, because I became a co-founder of my own company and added that into my LinkedIn profile. The product we develop is totally different t... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I am co-owner of an LLC in Washington State.I wa laid, is the non-compete enforceable?
I own 5 percent between 5 owners. 2 of the owners 51 shares remain in escrow until we buy them out. I was notified on October 12th buy the 3rd largest share holder that I was being laid off effective ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Hi. I was recently let go from my job after putting in my two weeks notice. Is this grounds for unemployment benefits?
I was at work 8/18/2017 and after my boss yelled at me and degraded me for the last time I put my two weeks notice in. They let me go that same day. Is it impossible to file for unemployment as to the... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Officer's Obligation sans a non-compete
I was an officer of a small business. I resigned from the company. I did not have a non-compete agreement. The owner of the company says that in Ohio, I cannot compete with him, simply due to being an... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I Filed For Unemployment In Washington State Because I Was Terminated For Not Passing DOT Physical. My Employer Told Unemployment office that I Came Up Positive For Marijuana. I have to call back and explain wheat happened in detail. What should I do?
I filed for unemployment In Washington State because I was terminated after almost 27 years for not passing DOT physical. My employer told unemployment office that the reason I didn't pass physical wa... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I've been laid off after working for the same company 3 years. Trying to file unemployment I'm told the company never filed my wages earned or never paid taxes on my wages. What am I to do??
Been laid off & denied unemployment due to employers mistake applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

If a business in California goes out of business, but not bankrupt, and has to lay off all of its employees, and then the employees claim unemployment, does the employer get fined or taxed?
I don't know if the employer paid into unemployment insurance taxes or not. I'm assuming he did since I believe it is law. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Unemployment benefit for 1099 workers?
Hi. I am receiving regular unemployment benefits in Illinois since May 2020. I just received a 1099 offer for an independent contract role for 6 weeks. What benefit can I receive during and after thos... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

can i claim unemployment benefits in arizona if i move to wisconsin?
The place where i work in Arizona is closing in september and i will be unemployed. I plan on moving from Arizona to Wisconsin. Can I still claim unemployment benefits in arizona if I move. Or could i... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was told I would get 2 weeks severance pay. This was stated in a text. I also have worked for this e!player only 5 weeks before they had to close the doors. I was paid a smaller amount than what was stated. Is the e!player obligated to pay what they tol
The restaurant I worked at closed the doors after 5 weeks of employment. I was hired as operations manager. applies to California  ·  0 answers

In NYS is there a statute of limitations for filing for unemployment if you left your job due to lack of work?
If an employee left our company 2 years ago can they still file for unemployment from us? Is there a statute of limitations for this type of thing? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE 100'S OF PEOPLE RIGHT BEFORE THE BUSINESS CLOSES TO AVOID PAYING UNEMPLOYMENT?
I work for a billion dollar company we are paid hourly. The company I work for has a few different contracts (departments) like a beauty dept, a cell phone dept. within the same building. There were 4... applies to Iowa  ·  1 answer

Is my company forcing me to quit under the guise of offering a very low relocation allowance
I have a couple of decades at my organization. Got great reviews for performance in the past. Recently they nudged someone in my group to retire. Than they replaced him with much senior guy who has tr... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My company is based out of Wisconsin but I am in Minnesota laborers union and most of our work is in Minnesota, what state do I file unemployment?
Minnesota or Wisconsin unemployment? applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Denial of Severance Previously Promised
My state is an "at-will" state, however, since the company is one of the nation's largest media corporations, they have a company severance policy. On May 14, our department was notified of a reorgani... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

My attorney made counteroffer to original severance package;does co. have to respond?
I was terminated after working many years for company. I sought legal advise; attorney sent letter within the 21 required due date stating that I wish to make amendments to the original severance pack... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Can I receive unemployment compensation while my former employer pays commissions owed me?
I will be let go May 1, 2015 from a salary/commission position. Company has said I will be paid all commissions on all orders written & shipped. This could provide some income through the end of the y... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Fabricated document
My current boss threatened to fire me and had said that if i tried to claim unemployment he would fabricate a document that stated that i had missed a large number of work days and also had come in la... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

why is an employer from 2 years ago contacted
I am not the person filing for unemployment. However, I have a question. Why would unemployment contact an employer that one worked for over 2 years ago although they were not included in the online a... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

continue retaliation
I filed a discrimination case against a school district. I applied for unemployment in which i qualify. The school district protest my unemployment claim. I consider this retaliation what do you say? ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to severance pay?
Hi, I have worked for my employer for 10 years, I live in NJ and I will be locating to SC in 3 weeks. I approcahed my bmanager at the begining of 2010, explained the situation and stressed that I want... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is a severance agreement binding if I left the company due to harassement about a disability?
I asked to separate from my employer because I was being harassed by someone in management due to a disability. I reported the problem to the HR dept. multiple times and nothing changed. The stress as... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Financial help during maternity leave
The company I work for has unpaid maternity leave up to 12 weeks. Is there any supplement help within the State of Ohio (temporary disability, ect). I would like to take advantage of spending the time... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I broke my shoulder 7 weeks ago. And haven't been able to go back to work until released by Doctor. My employer and I agreed on a layoff. Can I collect unemployment?
Cannot return to work until released by Doctors. Could be another two months. If my boss lays me off and I agree, can I collect unemployment? applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

I put an application for independant contractor unemployment 3 weeks ago and have not heard anything. What should I do?
I have applied for unemployment for independent contractor 3 weeks ago have not hear anything. Who can I contact? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I'm off work on medical leave pending placement. The company just announced it will be shutting down the plant permanently in November 2015. If the company pays out severance can they exclude me while I'm off on medical leave? UAW is saying nothing at thi
I work for Mitsubishi Motors North America and I am currently on medical leave I was called in on July 17, 2015 for lite duty. I was back at work for a week when the company of 1,200 workers announced... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

What are my unemployment compensation rights?
My employer is dividing and selling the business as 2 businesses. i am a salaried worker and he says that the only way that i will continue with one of the halves is to become a contract laborer for t... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

In the state of Ohio...is an employer within their rights to
Employee's surgeon used the wording "totally disabled" and "unable to perform normal work" in describing condition after shoulder surgery on the right side only. Company doctor's assessment differed a... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

-Ohio- Found newly installed cameras with audio recording in our bay.
It's in our vehicle wash bay - where myself and 4 others do a majority of our work. Nobody was informed. No signs posted. The cameras are connected via an unsecured public wifi channel. The model seem... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

What kind of proof do you need for discrimination lawsuits and how do you proceed?
i work the midnight to eight am shift. for the second time i was told i was going to be a supervisor on night shift and recieve a pay raise. during my 2 month time as a supervisor i did not recieve a ... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

eleigible again after 6 months of employment?
Regardiing eligibility. I collected IL unemployment insurance for the full 26 weeks of eligiblity ending in February 2005. I've been employed since December of 2004 and properly reported those earning... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Past employer paid me too much severnece pay by mistake and now want it back,
I was let go last March and agreed to roughly 6 months of severance pay. The past employer overpaid me initally back in March, over 7 months ago, and they just caught their mistake and now are demandi... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If my company was bought out by another company and you had to interview for the other company and g
My company was bought out alot of the people who didn't get the job were off 2 weeks for every year they were there. Some were able to get severance and get the job with the other company. Shouldn't e... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I got addicted to pain pills after a surgery. Its been a battle in & out of rehab. I want to quit my job of 10.5 yrs to get better. Can I collect on my long term disability I pay for or unemployment benefits?
as I said i got addicted to pain pills after a bad car accident & then back surgery. Been on my job 11 yrs this October. Been in & out of rehab a few times and just feel like i need more time. I dont ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

can i collect unemployment if terminated due to company policy
i violated company policy but with no intent of misconduct. I agree and I left on good terms with my employer. He has reached out to me several times to see how i was. I am concerned that i will not b... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can employees fired for refusing to sign non-competes collect unemployment?
my adult son has managed his mother in law's landscape business for 7 years...her new husband is now heading up the company and requiring all to sign non-compete agreements...if they refuse, and are f... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I learned later, well after the statute of limitations had expired, that I had a stroke (one of several up until and since then) at the very time I was terminated. This stroke made it impossible for me to continue working. The eighteen month severance pac
A year of salary/benefits (Severance) paid over eighteen months so I could extend health insurance. For the purpose of calculating my SSDI benefit should the annual amount, 100%, be used as the last y... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for unemployment
I was recently told that I needed to improve my performance at my job. I was give 3 weeks unpaid leave to sort out my personal issues. After the 3 weeks I was informed that nature of my work had been ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can earned vacation time be taken away in IL due to a demotion?
My spouse was informed 2 weeks ago that he was being demoted and his hourly rate was being reduced significately. He received a 1 day notice. When he got his paycheck this week the company also reduce... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Worked for a speciality physician now he's closing the clinic only want to pay for our medical insurance for 1 month and retro our vacation and sick time is this right been working for him 14 years
No severance pay only will give us 1 month medical and retro our. Vacation and sick time applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I have been collecting unemployment for 3 weeks now and I have just receive a profit sharing check from my prior employer for the year 2017 - how does this effect my unemployment
I have been collecting unemployment for 3 weeks now and I have just receive a profit sharing check from my prior employer for the year 2017 - how does this effect my unemployment applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

At Will Employment and No Notification of Firing
I am a waitress in Ohio and had an argument with my boss about his sister-in-law and her favoritism techniques in doing our schedules and gossiping to other employees. I was, subsequently, taken off t... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Am I Approved or Have I Been Denied?
Hello, I requested unemployment benefits on 8/14/2016 after realizing just how horrendous this company was. I was employed for 32 days, including weekends and holidays (yeah, it was that bad) and rece... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

What are my options when my employer refuses to pay company expenses?
I have traveled to many trade shows putting all business expenses on a personal AMEX card. The company has gone through a reorganization. However, now that the reorg is complete, the company is rename... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

non-compete
Help! I work for an Ohio based company in Indiana. I had to sign a non-competition agreement. If this company loses their Indiana contract and is replaced by another similar company, can I not work fo... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

My position as a Director Of Operations has been eliminated. I was a full time salary employee. I also have a property management business which I run separately from my home. I am going to file for unemployment. Am I still eligible? Do I include this in
I run a business from my home and I am a full time employee. My position was eliminated from my full time employer. Do I have to claim or report my home business while filing for unemployment. Am I st... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Severance policy
HR has said our division does not have a written severance policy but our corporation has a written policy which is different than what I'm being offered. Must our division give out the established am... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can employer ask me to waive right to future claims in exchange for OK on unemployment benefits
My former employer failed to pay semimonthly three times in 2008, nine times in 2009 and all four times due in 2010 before separation. I left my employer after nine years when workers were told their ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was on salary at this company in the state of ohio and they changed me back to hourly for already worked hours with out informing me that they were doing so.
I was put on salary at my work place and then they came to me and said they were changing my wages back to hourly but xome to find out they changed my wages two weeks befor consulting me that they wer... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I reopen an unemployment claim after doing contract work?
I claimed unemployment in May after getting laid off. After only several weeks of benefits, I accepted a contract (1099) position with a firm. My contract has expired, and the new one they are offerin... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I have a question about being fired
My boss said he was firing me on my last day of my 90 day probation period because he said he has asked me to be more engaged at my work I want to know if this makes me able to be approved for unemplo... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

unemployment for Graduate teaching assistant
I worked at public university in Fl as a graduate teaching assistant, but my contract ended two months ago. I am applying for instructional positions but it has been hard to find a job. Can i apply fo... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can past public employers talk bad about you during references even if you were never in trouble?
I am a firefighter in Ohio. I have been trying to apply for a municipality and believe that a former employer has been talking bad about me, causing me to not get the position. I have no discipline or... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have surgery scheduled in 2 weeks. Am I eligible for unemployment until then?
Surgery is scheduled in 17 days. I have been collecting unemployment and searching for jobs for 2 weeks and wonder if I can continue knowing that in 2 1/2 weeks I will be unable to work for a period o... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Severance pay following two week notice.
I was fired when I submitted my two week notice. Am I still entitled to get paid? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I received severance and paid all taxes, when I'm rehired does the company owe me the taxes paid?
If I was paid 52 weeks of severance and paid 35% taxes upfront, then rehired after 31 weeks, it would seem as if I owe the company 21 weeks of net severance (per their policy), but they owe me 21 week... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Can I be denied Severance if I accepted to evaluate relocation but decided I cannot relocate?
My company moved their office and offered relocation to all employees in 2015. Employees either agreed to relocate or separated from the company and were offered a severance package. Later in 2016 the... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for unemployment?
My employer, Kmart is closing and if you are over 50 yrs of age with 10 yrs of service they are classifying you as "retirement-unit closing" rather than just store closing or unemployed. I have asked ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I resigned my position am I entitled to unemployment compensation.
Am I entitled to Texas unemployment compensation if I quit my job in an office after over 10 years? I am almost to retirement age with several health problems. Due to stress and repeated demands to wo... applies to Texas  ·  3 answers

Can I do my unemployment orientation online or in another state? I got a job interview in Florida?
Receiving unemployment in NY job interview in Fl same day as mandatory orientation in NY applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Was I discrimated because I requested Health Insurance?
I was terminated today for unknown reasons; I worked as a Director of HR for a family owed Footwear Company in NYC for almost 1 1/2 years as a permanent P/T employee working 24 hrs per wk. I was told ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

i need to get my severance pay
I was fired I was told I get 21 weeks I had lawyer and the lawyer told me to take it I did and my lawyer suppose to tell carefusion lawyer I want the pay. well it went on and off I called my lawyer wa... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Will cashing ck relieve xemployer of bonus earnings
It has been 1yr since I was laid off. I was offered a severance for yrs served, which I accepted the severance for years served, but indicated I could not sign agreement because other bonus earnings w... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

"Substantially Equal Employment" - coercion?
If an employer sells a product line and the severance policy states "substantially equal employment" means no severance payment, can they insist that the employees concerned sign a statement that the ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is the statue of limitations on wrongful termination while working for the government in Ohio. Many laws broken. If I had to choose It was wrongful termination.
I was verbally told I was fired because I took FMLA. Many law were broken. I suffer from serious PTSD from the harrassment and wrongful termination from a government position in Canton, OH applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

How negotiable is severance during massive layoffs? I am 6 months along in pregnancy.
I work for a very multi-billion dollar international organization. We are going through a 50% cut in my division and although I have an excellent performance record I may be laid off. Is there any his... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can City of Detroit Tax Severance if I don't work there
I was released from an employer in 2009. I worked in city of detroit. My employer continued to deduct city taxes from my severance even though I was no longer an employee, did not work in Detroit, and... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can i get more than the maximum weeks of severance offered by my employer?
I am getting the maximum weeks of severance offered by my employer? If I hire an attorney to negotiate, would I have a chance on receiving more? I do have some claims. Can company withdraw offer altog... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

My employer offered 2 weeks severance upon release. The offer was rescinded 2 weeks later.
The pay was removed from my bank account on October 2. The pay went in on October 1. I received a letter October 3 (letter dated Oct. 2)stating the employer was missing information that had been under... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Splitting hairs on the word
My current employeer of 21 years infomed me in March that I will be downsized as of July 1st and that I should look over the severance policy as I will be offered a severance should I fit the policy. ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

OVER TIME-COLLEGE STUDENT
I work for a private mortage servicing company in ohio. There are about 250+ employees and they are making the dept I work in work mandatory 10 hours over-time a week unitl they tell us to stop. I att... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was Laid off on good terms and also received unemployment benefits. 10 yrs later i re apply at the same job and they told me i was fired. Can i use my unemployment documentation that i received back then as evidence that i was at no fault and that the e
I was laid off after the district manager was laying off most of the employees. To my knowledge i left on good terms. I accepted the lay off and was offered references to get another job. I applied fo... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I quit a company after working a year and I got a higher paying job in my area of expertise however, I was terminated in two weeks. I talked to my lawyer she recommended that I apply for unemployment benefits. Can I get unemployment benefits?
I quit a company after working a year and got a higher paying job in my field however, after two weeks I was terminated. Can I still get unemployment benefits? applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Quitting job based on salary misrepresentation, is it "just cause"
I have a job in sales. When I was hired they quoted me an "average" salary I could expect based on commision. In reality I am making less than half of that amount. Is this reason "just cause" to quit ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

If my employer lays me off and then I start collecting he calls in and says I got discharged to unemployment for willful misconduct stated that I search threatening text to the superintendent and I wouldn't stay on my piece of heavy equipment unemployment
I was laid off I was collecting my first claim ran out I started a new claim and I get a letter from unemployment investigating that I was fired from a job for willful misconduct the owner of the comp... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Contract relinquishing rights to unemployment insurance?
Do I relinquish my rights to unemployment insurance based on the following paragraph in my Employer /Employee Contract? You understand that you are giving up any rights/claims which you may have under... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

had an unemployment appeal hearing 9 weeks ago regarding my seperation of employment. the employer protest was that i voluntarily quit and was denied benifits. two shift mgrs said i quit and when i went to work the next day i was sent home and told i quit
unemployment appeal hearing regarding my job. denied unemployment because the gm said i voluntarily quit when i didn't. i went to work and was told i had to leave because the boss was told by two shif... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

yes
I started a working in a company A Feb 20, 2016 it was job full time overnight most like on weekends. Soon after I found another job company B on March 23 2016, full time during daytime, related to my... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

can you be fired as retaliation for filing partial unemployment?
My husband works in the construction field. He was being told there's no work and to stay home, so he filed for partial unemployment. After being told to report to work on Monday (after Thanksgiving) ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment?
I have been with the company for 20yrs. I was hired on with the office i am at now at within the corporation about 2yrs ago, working a MON-THurs 8-4:30p shift. The needs of the office have changed and... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can a flat rate technician collect unemployment if his work hours are reduced causing his flat rate pay to drop
Can a flat rate technician collect unemployment if his clock hours are reduced causing his flat rate production to drop applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for the weeks I do not work. My company is in T
I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compe... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for the weeks I do not work. My company is in T
I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compe... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was let go over age . I was given a severance pay & not documents involved. Just told me the check would be in my account next day . I am also not being paid for my last week & a half of work . Can they do this ?
I was hired with intentions of a successful position in a dental practice. After working for 4 weeks I was asked how old I was . He assumed I was younger . Instead of continuing to train me (I have 15... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

If a campany has an existing serverance plan already in place and outlined in an employee handbook, and the WARN act is initiated, can the employer reduce the amount of severance an employee receives by the WARN benefit?
If a company has an existing severance plan already in place and outlined in an employee handbook, and the WARN act is initiated, can the employer reduce the amount of severance an employee receives b... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

K-1 as wage basis for unemployment compensation?
I am a Partner is an LLC, not paying into the State Compensation Fund. The LLC, tied to commercial construction is now defunct. LLC distributioms are my sole source of income. Am I eligible for Unempl... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My wife was recently terminated from her job - she is home-office-based in TX but was working remotely for hotels in LA and NC. The reason was
Works home-based in TX for hotels in LA and NC Terminated for "going in a different direction" Offered 3 weeks severance + PTO Info requested of her by employer days after termination Received email s... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was laid off in December for lack of work. My trade is commercial roofing so it's not really that my company doesn't have work, rather Ohio weather prevents us from performing it. Last year at our drug free workplace meeting, the head of our HR told is
Files claim, claim denied, employer filed appeal, appeal still denied. Going to appeal again but not sure how to proceed applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have two jobs. If I lose my part-time job, will I be eligible for unemployment benefits?
I work full time. I have also worked part-time for roughly 14 years at Borders books and music. They're on the ropes and are likely to declare bankruptcy. If they close my store, and can't find me emp... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Chose not to renew employment contract, am I eligible for unemployment?
in PA company was sold, but I signed a contract w/new owner to help him for two weeks (renewable if agreed by both parties). I chose not to renew, and he never offered. Am I now not eligible for unemp... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Substitute teach that has qualified under all statues under the law eligible for unemployment under Covd 19 school shut down?
Do substitute teachers that have meet all qualifying criteria’s eligible for unemployment under Covd 19 Virus shut down of schools and had taken Jibs already covering this time applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I've only been paid for one pay period since the end of September 2016 but I've continued to go into work. What are my options, if any in terms of unemployment if laid off? Or do I have any additional rights if I continue to work and not get paid?
I've only been paid for one pay period since the end of September 2016 but I've continued to go into work. What are my options, if any in terms of unemployment if laid off? Or do I have any additional... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Never Received Salary Promised/Company Sold
I went to work for a new small business company in NYS as Director of Technical Services.I was promised that the first 3 months that I would receive my monthly pay equivalent as stock in the company a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Bonus Eligiblity
I was recently terminated from my job. The company has a policy regarding bonus payout that states you need to be employed with the company at the time the checks are distributed. My term date was Jan... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can employer claim I violated my non compete by soliciting employees who contacted me?
I was terminated from my position for no reason other than my job was eliminated and had non compete in place. I was given a severance package of eight weeks of pay, paid in four installments. My form... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

WARN Act Violation
A couple of weeks ago, my company laid off myself and 130 others with no notice, just two weeks of severance pay. There were about 400 people in the company. I, and many of my former co-workers wonder... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Big severance "carrot" taken away
My wife worked for a company 19 years. She had stellar performance throughout her career and was the corporate secretary for her last 5 years. She was on the company's lucrative supplemental benefit p... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Yes, I was laid off about 2 months now and have been seeking work back in my field of IT work, I worked as a equipment operator in the oil fields for 1 year. Now former company wanting to hire back at lower pay and is threatening to have my unemployment b
Yes, I was laid off about 2 months now and have been seeking work back in my field of IT work, I worked as a equipment operator in the oil fields for 1 year. Now former company wanting to hire back at... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Should I accept or decline
I worked at a big retail company in Ohio for two years. On March 19th, 2006 I was injured on the job and I had to go to the hospital (standard procedure according to this retail company) to have the b... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I receive unemployment during my non compete period?
Was working at a company for a while and decided I wanted to be closer to family. Accepted a position at another company, but it is a direct competitor of my previous employer. I signed a non compete ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Wrongfully termed while in notice. No payment was offered for severance or vacation hours earned..
I was recently termed 2 days after I provided a 30 day written notice to quit per the policy. No severance was offered nor was I offered the vacation hours I earned while I worked. The reason they sta... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Employed in NYC 16 years. Let go 10/5/19. NY Unemployment until new job 2/19 worked 8 days then had massive heart attack. Can I get disability pay and from who?
Worked 16 years NYC. Let go on 10/5/18. NY unemployment until new job in NYC on 2/19/19. Worked 8 days had massive heart attack on 3/3/19. Can I collect disability and from who? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have been receiving unemployment for about 6 months. My payment that I received yesterday was half the amount that it has been. Is this normal? Or is it a mistake I should call unemployment about?
I have been receiving unemployment for about 6 months. With the exception of my first payment being a half payment because of the required non paying week. However, the payment I received yesterday wa... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I file unemployment without retaliation?
I was terminated for comping a guest's tab/check of a guest that frequent the establishment. The guests know the owners and have done business with them. One of the other managers and/or server told t... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

"Temporary" layoff and severance
5 of 6 (not the manager) salary employees were layed off after being given 2 weeks verbal notice. I have a contract with the company that requires 90 days written notice or payment in lieu of. There i... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Acceptance and Delivery of Severance Package for the State of Arizona
I was terminated from employment on 12-31-2008 due to downsizing. I am due to receive a severance package. Is there a law in Arizona which dicates a specific time frame in which that benefit is requir... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

being sued for material breach
I live in FL, but signed a non-compete, whcih is governed by Ohio law. I found out that in 3 days the court has set plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. How can I contact the court to... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Company shutdown unemployment benefits state DOL looking to reclaim these benefits
My company has a summer shutdown every year. I've been with my company for over 10 years. We all know about this showdown way in advance. However, our company offers to file on our behalf for temporar... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I am 6 months pregnant and my doctor requested light duty for me at my job. If my job denies is I will have to sit at home without pay for the remainder of my pregnancy. Can I claim unemployment?
I am a federal employee applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

my employer was having an adulturess affar and but me in the middle of it and i quit will i be eligible for unemployment benefits
i was working with an employer who was a friend of mine as was his wife. He began an affair and put me in a position where I had to lie to his wife to cover for him and i quit. I did not want to be pa... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Can I ask my employer to give me a leave of absence or lay me off so I can get unemployment
I am in the wrong job. I've been to a psychiatrist who has prescribed anti depressants but he still thinks I should leave. I have no complaints about the company (they did exagerate how good the job w... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Retaliation For Filling A Partial Unemployment Claim. Is This Case Lawsuit Worthy?
I came back from vacation and had my hours cut from 32+ to 8 hours a week with less than a week's notice along with a two month notice of termination of health insurance all this when I was 4 months p... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What constitutes a comparable offer of employment?
I am in a dispute with a former employer over severance. My employment contract required this employer to pay severance in the event the company was sold, and I was offered and accepted a non-comparab... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

How do I reclaim te taxes I paid upon returning serverance to company?
I received a severance package after being laid off in October 2017, but was rehired in May 2018. I had to return part of my severance in whole upon rehire. The company gave me an amended W2 but only ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

severence pay contract
I was recently let go from my company because I mistakenly sent an email to the wrong vendor. As of yet, the company has not taken action on my unemployment. Also, they told me they were going to give... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to a severance package if I only worked 1 year?
Can I receive a severance package if I only worked 1 year? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I worked from Jan2016 till March 17th Collected unemployment for 26 weeks . went back to work in October and will be laid off March 31st 2017 Can I get NY State unemployment
I worked from Jan 2016 till March 17th 2016 Collected unemployment for 26 weeks . went back to work in October 2016 and will be laid off March 31st 2017 Can I get NY State unemployment applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My husband appealed an unemployment insurance denial he was given a phone call hearing which he missed because they didn't tell him the date they printed the appt call time on the back odd one of the papers that he had given them in the past , so he wasn'
Former employer lied we have proof of his reason for being fired, just need to contact someone above the local Frankfort,Ky unemployment insurance appeals office , for unfair treatment of his case fr applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Collecting Unemployment under a resignation for unethical behavior?
I'm curious if I'm capable of being granted unemployment given I have just put in my formal resignation at my job. I was the Director of Marketing at a consulting firm that was owned by one person who... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Can benefits be selectively changed for a small group
I work for a large US company, part of a multi-national. The company has US-wide benefits policy for all 20000 employees. The company purchased a small company. My unit with 125 employees was integrat... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can a company shutting down give severance to some employees but not all?
I'm a Seasonal employee. Seasonal employees found out about company will be shutting down Nov or Dec. Now some Seasonal employees get Severance but not all. Is that fair? applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Geographic Limitation
I will be freelancing and my non-compete from a previous employer has a geographic limit of 60 miles. Does this apply to where I live, where the client is located or both? In other words, if my client... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

May an Employer reneig on a signed, executed and paid severance agreement?
My employer (based in Michigan) made the decision to close the plant where I work. they put together a spread sheet with proposed severance agreement and stay on bonus dollars. My last day of work was... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can I collect Unemployment due to forced resignation?
I recently lost my RN license for 1 year and therefore was asked to resign from both of my nursing jobs. I did not quit, but the stipulations of the career Im in require an RN state license. By beiing... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

My ex employer is offering a conditional severance - if a sign a non compete
I'm 56 - got sick - Employer Threw the health insurance premium at me and said this is unacceptbale - wife also got sick. After that down hill - entire staff aware of health issues and we were brunt o... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case?
My husband and I have worked at the same job for 30 years as groundskeepers doing mowing, equipment maintenance, painting, cleaning, and such miscellaneous jobs; however, my husband passed away in Sep... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

company says I breached severance agreement
My job was eliminated. I was offered a severance agreement. I signed. I received a letter saying they would sign and send back the agreement. They did not. They now say that I breached the agreement. ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Unemployment Benefits
I told my boss on a monday i was unhappy with my work situation and was thinking about resigning.She told me that she wanted me to stay with the company I was a great worker,etc.On Wed I was told we'v... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My employer sent me a severance package in Mail by error, if I sign it are they legally bound to hon
My employer recently downsized its sales force. I did not lose my job, but was placed in an entirely new division and territory not to my liking Last week I received in the mail a severance package an... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I need an attorney to review a severance agreement. How do I go about finding one?
I receive a severance agreement on 12/31/14 and need to have it reviewed by an attorney. How do I go about finding an attorney? applies to California  ·  2 answers

Reembursement of relocation expenses
I have been employed by my company in Ohio for 5 months in a Director level position. This position is not what it was described to me and therefore, I would like to ask to pursue other employment. I ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

severance package disguised as a buy-out offer
I work for a newspaper and I found discrepancies in accounting. Several customers (large stores etc.) had credit balances and I was told not to bring it up. I was told another time that if I had any p... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer force a transfer w/o compensation?
I was hired in Plant A as a non exempt employee. When times are tough in Plant A, the company requires a couple employees to transfer to Plant B indefinitely(usually a few months but some people have ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance Contract Never Paid
I entered into a Severance Agmt in 2003, requiring me to work thru a date, etc. I fulfilled all my promises in the contract and it was never filled. Under fear of retribution, I waited until now to co... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

My ex-employer is cutting the rate at which it is paying severance
My ex-employer laid me off 11/23/15. We had agreed 6 months of severance be paid in this contingency. They have been paying this out 2x per month on the normal payroll dates since then. Today they adv... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Sons hours cut in half employer told him if you go to unemployment you will be fired
Sons was hired for full time now hours cut down to like 24 hours due to company only got outside work. When he asked his boss if he should go to unemployment he said no. Fired one guy who did. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Why after 32 days and finding a new job, has my unemployment still not been approved?
I have filled out everything and done everything per the the process in a timely manner on my end, per Minnesota Unemployment, and from 4/12/2020 until 6/4/2020, which is today, I still have not been ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I had a employee on camera steal 20$ from another employee I let the employee go with her check and a severance check. Can I now tell her to bring back the severance check or I will legally pursue?
I had a employee on camera steal 20$ from another employee I let the employee go with her check and a severance check. Can I now tell her to bring back the severance check or I will legally pursue? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I've noticed a few papers lying around, my job is proposing to eliminate my job position. I work for private HOA company doing security. I'm a great employee, I been with this company almost 10 years! Would I be able to collect unemployment under lack of
If job is eliminated, what are my options, can I receive unemployment under lack of work? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Work remotely. Where do I file for unemployment?
I currently work remotely for a consulting firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. The company that I do my daily work at is in North Carolina. I live in NJ. When my consulting contract ends, where would I file... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete: Breach of Contract
Hello, I used to work for a software consulting company 'X', and consulting for a client 'Y' through another consulting company 'Z'. Now I joined the 'Y' as a full time employee, but my non-compete cl... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I work for an Ohio based company that serves 35 states within the United States. Several years ago another separate legal business was started in another state that serves the other 15 states within the United States. These companies are separate legal
applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I've been cleaning my unemployment my year to date ended I put it in new claim now I have two pending issues will I still get my unemployment
I live in Missouri and have put in several quarters at different jobs. I was claiming my unemployment until my benefit year to date and it had only been claiming unemployment for about three months. S... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Change Required Hours per Week for Salary Employees
I have worked for an Ohio company in a salary position for the past five years. I do not have an employment contract with this employer. I was recently informed that the hours I was required to work d... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it an Ohio Law to have a section in your policy and procedure manual about sexual harrassment?
I am an HR person for a large company. I have presented my boss with a policy on sexual harrassment and she does not want to enforce it. I am afraid I am going to liable for any sexual harrassment tha... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I was offered s severance package from walmart after 24 yrs, should i except it or see a lawyer, they said my job at my store was eliminated, but put in a new, younger manager in my place.
I was offered s severance package from walmart after 24yrs and was told that my job was being eliminated, then replaced by younger manager in that position. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for unemployment benefits if I refuse to sign a non-compete?
My company just got bought out and the new owner has asked us to sign a non-compete. The contract states that failure to sign could lead up to termination. I work in the state of Georgia. Will my term... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

My son was recently fired from a job in Wisconsin, but he lives in Illinois. He was told by the unemployment offices in both states that he could not collect unemployment insurance from their respective states. That's ridiculous. He should be able to file
My son worked for a food concession company located in a Hilton Garden Inn out by Mileaukee Airport. He was recently fired and is disputing that. He wanted to file for unemployment but was told in Wis... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

obligated after lay-off?
I was recently notified that a dozen of us will be laid off with severance pay at the end of June. I am a supervisor with extensive knowledge of the company and how it works. My work nickname is 411. ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am requesting that in my two months of severance pay, all taxes and deductions be eliminated and the gross amount of my check be paid into my retirement fund. Is this okay to do so?
I am being terminated after 34 years due to some errors but the real reason is that I am 73 years old. Is this legal or should I consult with an attorney? I asked for another year of employment but wa... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I lost my job in a mass layoff. My separation agreement states the date I was terminated. I have a separate letter stating I was let go from a layoff and another separate sheet states my status as layoff. They have not complied with OWBPA so the contract
I have a separation agreement not complying with OWBPA. I was in a mass layoff with NO notice but they were seeking capital. They also shut down our sales force but my sales team had already noticed t... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can i collect unemployment for being fired for having an affair
I am a contract employee place at a hospiral and the person i had an affair with as well was a contract employee. We are no lo ger seeing each other. But my company found out about the affair and term... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I receive severance if I turn down a newly expanded version of my current role?
I am being offered a new position, that will essentially expand my current role. However, I'm being asked to move to another state. I believe I will turn down this new position since I don't want to u... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my vehicle broke and couldn't find a ride back and forth to work so had to quit my job 30 minutes away,could I get unemployment..i live in louisiana
my car recently broke and I work 30 min away so with no ride I had no choice but to quit a job I loved,could I get unemployment by any chance applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

I am laid off and collecting unemployment. I am considering becoming a Thirty One consultant. I would receive a 1099 for my income. If i remain below my partial amount, would I be able to continue to collect?
Just trying to find out if I would be able to collect unemployment if I decided to take a consultant position for the ThirtyOne Company. I would receive a 1099 to report my income applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

State Unemployment office is claiming I was paid for 30 hrs for a job I never took. Even if the business did send me a check, I never received any money or check...but the Unemployment office says I am responsible for THREE weeks of benefits to reimburse,
The State Unemployment Office is coming after me a YEAR later, claiming I had committed fraud. They claim a job had paid me for 30 hrs that I didn't claim...except I never worked for the job beyond th... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

My employer fired me due to a policy I violated but NYS unemployment determined that I did nothing wrong under the terms of the non-compete agreement and I feel they owe me for lost wages. What are my chances?
I asked the Pet care manager to come to my home to help me figure out why my puppy won't come in the house when called. I offered him gas money & my employer terminated me for taking business away fro... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

severance and issue of contract
My company is closing down. I have been offered a severance pay the offer is less than what my colleagues have been offered. I questioned this with our personnel department asking if the severance is ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Attorney fees
I am going to talk to an attorney today. He said he would take my case because he is familiar with the public employer where i work as a public employee. He told me the fee would be $3500 for the civi... applies to California  ·  2 answers

What recourse do I have for false/unfounded HIPAA violation accusations if it caused me to be fired?
I was falsely accused of violating HIPAA and was terminated, but the "complainant" nor company filed any report. The company also failed to provide any evidence to unemployment to prove misconduct so ... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

They want me to waive any future claims.
In Oct. of 2002 I complained to supv. re: Overtime/comptime. I and the 2 workers I supervised were salaried. All the DOL guidelines say we should not have been. My supervisor was "pissed" and the HR p... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Am I in violation of a non compete agreement?
I worked for a small business (bakery) in Southern Ohio last year from May to November 1, 2014. At start of my employment signed a non compete agreement not to sell goods within 50 miles of where they... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Employee rights on company asset sale
My company recently sold some of its assets (not a takeover) and wants to transfer me to the transferee company. I would like to retire and take any severance pay that my company can offer. Will I be ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was denied for unemployment but here's my concern. I worked one job for the government for 9yrs and another job for only 3 months. My doctor put me on restrictions due to being pregnant but my 9yr job didn't have any work for me at the moment. The job I
Can I reapply for unemployment and not add both jobs just the job I was at for 9yrs verses 3 months. Tried the appeal but did not fall through because the 3 month job lied extremely to much. applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

I was denied for unemployment but here's my concern. I worked one job for the government for 9yrs and another job for only 3 months. My doctor put me on restrictions due to being pregnant but my 9yr job didn't have any work for me at the moment. The job I
Can I reapply for unemployment and not add both jobs just the job I was at for 9yrs verses 3 months. Tried the appeal but did not fall through because the 3 month job lied extremely to much. applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

How can I get my unemployment beneifts after appealing and being denied?
I left a company in Newark after working there for five years. I resigned from said job to become a caregiver for a parent suffering with alzhimer's disease. I applied for unemployment beneifts and wa... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Subcontractors getting paid by the hour not by the job. Are we entitled to overtime?
I work for a company based on Ohio State campus that rents homes to college students. On a average week we work about 50 to 55 hours a week. But during the month of September while the kids are gone w... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can I collect unemployment over the summer, as a private school teacher with a 10 month contract?
I have a contract as a salaried employee for 10 months. During the summer, our enrollment decreases and less teachers are needed. I volunteered to work but was not one of the teachers offered employme... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment over the summer, as a private school teacher with a 10 month contract?
I have a contract as a salaried employee for 10 months. During the summer, our enrollment decreases and less teachers are needed. I volunteered to work but was not one of the teachers offered employme... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Does an agricultural worker have rights to a retirement or severance package after 30 years of work?
30+ years as a tax paying legal agricultural worker on the same farm. Owner sold farm and now worker has been told to vacate home and to be gone by October 1. Any rights to retirement or a severance p... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

My employer contested my unemployment but didn’t contest my coworker who was getting 38 hours a week to my 8-16 hours a week during COVID. Had to end up quitting due to school closure . Can they pick and choose which employees to contest ?
I worked for my last job for over 10 years. When COVID hit I had 8-16 hours a week and then school closed down for the year . Ended up having to quit , but was already filing unemployment before that ... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Termination with no reason given by HR representative of the company
Yesterday right after lunch, the rgional manager of my company along with a HR representative entered my office and shut the door. The HR rep proceeded to say, we decided to go in a different directio... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I recieved my most two payments but none of my back pay for unemployment
I have recieved my most two new certified payments but no back pay applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Resigned and was terminated on spot
I am currently a manager at a small medical collection firm. I am about to give my notice 8 weeks in advance. The owner of the company has a track record for letting people go as soon as they give not... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Do I have a chance of proving I left for good reason?
Hello. I'm an engineering who recently left my position because I was forced to ship and sign off on manufactured parts which go into humans that were not to FDA or OSHA endoscopic standards. This mak... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

2 demoted kept pay mine was cut what can I do?
2 people were demoted but kept their pay the same. One went from office manager to scheduler the other from sales executive to prospector, that one actually got a raise to compensate for losing commis... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Do I have any legal rights?
I am a School Psychologist Associate who has worked with an Ohio ESC for 7 years, contracted for 6. Up until this year, I have been an exemplary employee with several high remarks from districts and v... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can a company change a severance package if no contract has been signed?
My husband's company lost a key account that will come into effect in September. They sent out an email saying that, of course, layoffs will happen but so will severance packages of a decent amount. I... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I work in Washington state. My employer wants me to sign a paper stating that i will not file for unemployment. Can they do this?
Can a employer ask me to sign a paper saying i won't file for unemployment? applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

Only one not to receive severance
Due to a loss of several major customers our company had to release 38 of the 40 employees in the area. My classification was different from the other 37, but many work responsibilities were shared. W... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

should i reply to a cease and desist letter
I was laid off and received a severance package. the package did not contain a non compete requirement. I recently received a letter from my former employer warning me that they feel i may have breech... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can I quit for good cause and receive unemployment?
I am the practice administrator for a surgical center. Since I started the position, the owner has required me to take on more and more responsibility, without increasing my pay or changing my job des... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Work dates vs. Payroll check date question
Ohio's new minimum wage must be paid beginning January 1, 2007. Our first payroll will be dated January 8, 2007 but it will cover days worked 12/17/06 - 12/30/06. Should the new minimum wage be applie... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My husband is going to receive a sizeable severance package at the end of Nov. He wants to take a seasonal job with another company before his final date in the contract. It would be in the afternoon when his work is finished. Will this void his contract?
Severance contract is it possible to make it void by taking on a job after your work is finished before the employment end date in the contract? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Non-compete sales related
I think I signed a non-compete with my employer. I work in sales and have held (3) different territory positions North East Chicago, Northern IN and Southwest MI, and 11 key accounts in MI,IL, NY, PA,... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Does my severance plan create a disparate impact?
My severance agreement states:"You agree that if you knowingly or unknowingly apply for a position with the Company or its affiliated entities, subsidiares, divisions, successors and/or parent corpora... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My company announced we were bought in early April via conference call (but nothing in writing at all) and they keep postponing the date, now it is 6/26/15. Letters are being sent to clients end of this month. I asked HR to clarify my severance and they d
There is a certificate of need that has to be approved by the state, however, this announcement was so premature and has caused so much anxiety among our staff just all this waiting and not knowing. W... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

How long do I have to sign severance agreement by law in Pennsylvania
Severance agreement offered to me, how long do I have by law in PA to sign applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I worked a company for almost 19 years as the billing manager when they sold to a larger company in January of this year. This past Friday I was in the managers words 'severed' because my position, billing manager, would no longer be at my location. I ask
Questions on severance pay applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Severance release signed, but no payment has been sent.
After being fired for a disagreement with my former employer, the HR manager asked me to sign a release agreement in exchange for 10 days severance. HR phoned me to say they received the contract and ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I HAVE BEEN OFFERED 2 SEASONAL YEARS ON DISABILITY USING MY SICK LEAVE AS THE PAYOUT, DO I HAVE THE OPTION TO FIND OTHER EMPLOYMENT IMMEDIATELY (GOVT) OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT 2 YEARS TO FIND OTHER EMPLOYMENT?
GAN I OBTAIN OTHER EMPLOYMENT WHILE RECEIVING A SEVERANCE PACKAGE (EMPLOYMENT - CURRENTLY GOVT.) WHILE USING SICK LEAVE EARNED WHICH IS MY SEVERANCE PACKAGE)? applies to Alaska  ·  0 answers

are you required to apply for shifts other than your preferred shift while on unemployment?
Illinois job link is recommending jobs not in the time shift or in the area I would preferred to work in (30+ miles away from home, second and third shift jobs). Am I required to apply for positions s... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can a temp agency tell me work slowed down, but tell the unemployment office that I was terminated?
I was working for a temp agency I worked at a place for 7 months for them. the recruiter called me to tell me work had slowed down and to not report to work where I was tempting. I filed for unemploym... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have been laid off my job for 3 months now and I am currently receiving unemployment benefits. My company has offered me a voluntary separation agreement. If I sign the agreement will I still be eligible for my unemployment benefits?
I have been laid off my job for 3 months now and I am currently receiving unemployment benefits. My company has offered me a voluntary separation agreement. If I sign the agreement will I still be eli... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

job being eliminated can I get unemployment if I don't find a job before the last day
I have a job that is being eliminated soon can I get unemployment applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

job being eliminated can I get unemployment if I don't find a job before the last day
I have a job that is being eliminated soon can I get unemployment applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

I was granted unemployment compensation and now my former employer is contesting that decision.
I was terminated from my position as a social worker in a local facility. There had been occasions when my employer wanted me to sign for payment for services that I did not provide. I am licensed, an... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was terminated in NV. Unemployment ruled that I was not terminated for cause and I received benefits. At the time of termination I had 80 hours of vacation and was not paid for it. Do I have a case?
I understand at will employment, but can the employer refuse to pay earned vacation legally? applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Release claim for severance, not previously required, is now required.
My husband has been employed by Honeywell (formerly Allied-Signal)for 17 years and is anticipating being laid off. He is eligible for a severance package; however, he will be required to sign a releas... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

my company paid out an employee who was there for 1.5 years 8 weeks severance. When I was let go later that year I was paid 6 weeks severance after 16 years. Did the company set a precedence that should be followed?
my company paid out an employee who was there for 1.5 years 8 weeks severance. When I was let go later that year I was paid 6 weeks severance after 16 years. Did the company set a precedence that shou... applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

I'm in Illinois and my position was eliminated at my company. I decided to pull my pension from the Pipefitters Union. I applied for unemployment compensation and was denied because I am collecting a pension. I worked for 50 years and never collected a di
Denied Unemployment compensation in Illinois because of union pension. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My company was acquired and the sale was final on Sept. 29th. Two weeks later the company announced that they were planning to move from the in house payroll/HR system to outsourced solution. On that day they told us our jobs would eventually be eliminate
I have accepted the first 50% of the retention bonus, but now that the deadline has been pushed out, I don't know if I can really wait. Unfortunately, I am not in a financial position where I can't wa... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I work in the Texas. I asked my immediate boss for FMLA time off and was denied to handle a few personal problems related to my father's death. I drafted a two weeks notice and gave it to my employer. They told me that I did not have any other option, but
Additionally, I complained of numerous situations while employed with this company and was always accused of being at fault. I only want my severance pay and to move on with my life. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have recourse for not accepting comparable job?
I just found out my position is being outsourced to a third party company. We will be offered positions to work for this company and given a few days to accept, and if we decline, we will be out of a ... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

i had a balance left over in my unemployment but before I could claim it I went to prison for a period of 2 year's, is it possible for me to claim this money still or is it lost.
I had an unemployment claim that I was getting paid out of but got locked up before the balance was complete and was sent to prison for 2 years, I went to the work force and it had the remaining balan... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Resign or be terminated, chose to resign can I apply for unemployment?
Due to another employees misconduct and the supervisor wrongfully including me in the diciplinary action notice I was given the option by upper management to resign or be terminated. I was told by uni... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My CDL was suspended. I offered to work in another department until I could get it back. My employer never responded and Texas Unemployment Insurance found that I was let go for misconduct for my license being suspended and denied my unemployment benefits
CDL suspended / I offered to work as swamper until I got Licensed back/ employer never responded / Texas Unemployment Commission found in favor of employer and denied me benefits on the grounds of mis... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I just started collected unemployment in PA. However, I was lucky and started a new job on February 13, 2017. Can I still claim my unemployment benefits for the week prior, before I started my job? Only the one week, not the week I started my new job.
I just started collecting unemployment in PA. However, I was lucky and started a new job on February 13, 2017. Can I still claim my unemployment benefits for the week prior, before I started my job, w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

FMLA retaliation/perceived disability/hostile work environment/intentional infliction of emot stress
Hi! I have an ongoing problem w/ my employer, a medium-sized city in northeast Ohio. I have been using FMLA every once in a while for the last few years due to a depression condition. All of my abscen... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Have I Libelously Defamed?
My present employer was part owner in my previous employer's company during the time that I feel I have a strong EEOC case for pay discrimination. My present employer and my previous employer are brot... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Unemployment benfits for quitting
I have worked for for same company 15 yrs. As a Quality Manager. 2 years ago we were bought by large corp. The turnover has been trememndous. I am doing mutiple jobs, working 12-14 hrs a day. We have ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can my employer reduce my salary if I have a contract
I have been working for this company for nearly a year. In the last month he has hired two new office personnell (we only now have 5 employees other than the owner) and he told me that he would be cut... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

On Monday I was denied unemployment because I waited to long according to the interviewer.
On Monday I was denied unemployment because I had been deemed to have voluntarily quit. I sent a 5 page written synopsis as to the events leading me to quit which covered a 4 month period. I also prov... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I accepted a negotiated severance settlement agreement through email, I have not received the settlement paperwork to sign, nor have I heard from the employer. Can they change or withdraw the offer if I accepted it through email?
I was terminated from my job with no prior write ups of poor performance issues ever being brought to my attention prior to the termination. I reported to the VP one month earlier that I had been sexu... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I accepted a negotiated severance settlement agreement through email, I have not received the settlement paperwork to sign, nor have I heard from the employer. Can they change or withdraw the offer if I accepted it through email?
I was terminated from my job with no prior write ups of poor performance issues ever being brought to my attention prior to the termination. I reported to the VP one month earlier that I had been sexu... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I work for a franchise and my boss has never carried unemployment insurance and she has fired me can I apply for benefits and can she get legal action taken against her
I have worked for a private franchise owner for 3 years and paid by a check but no taxes are taken out and she has not ever had unemployment benefits she has fired another employee that has worked 28 ... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible to collect unemployment in the state of PA?
If I was employed by a company in the state of PA from 07/18 - 07/19. I resigned from the position to accept a position at another employer. Two weeks after working for this new company, I was informe... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My position will be eliminated before year end. Can my employer hold my severance until January 1?
I work in middle management for a large corporation. My position will be eliminated in Q3 next year. I would like my employer to hold my severance check until January 1st for tax purposes. Might they ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Will somebody help file an Unfair Labor Practice with the Ohio State Employees Relations Board?
Please Respond Privately. Last month my Union distributed our new contract. The terms and conditions surrounding work hours are significantly different than what the Union Membership voted on. I am no... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Unemployment Questions
Dear Mel, I have worked in the same industry for over 15 years. I have worked for my current employer for 2 years. Recently, we were given goals at the beginning of the year. Since my industry is in t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Notice pf Proposed Termination
I am a San Bernardino County employee for the last 4.5 years. I have been served a "notice of Termination" They have given me two choices, meet face to face with the elected official who has proposed ... applies to California  ·  3 answers

My boss is moving, she gave me a month notice, can i apply for unemployment?
My boss is letting me go because the business is moving, although she gave me a month notice, can I still collect from unemployment If I can't find a job? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I do work for a former employers customer?
I am in Ohio and have started a Electronic Security Company. I have a non compete with a former employer. One of their customers contacted me and said they are no longer using my former company for el... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for a company to give you an ultimatum to relocate or take a severance after returning f
I left for FMLA on April 30,2019, my first day back in the office was July 24, 2019. Upon my return I was told that the corporate office was moving to Plano, Texas (we are currently located in south F... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

im currently drawing garden leave and was told i could also draw unemployment is this true
i was working for a company and they are currently in process of closing they gave me my two weeks notice. then laid me off and put me on garden leave i was told that i could draw my unemployment whil... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Release of harmful information
I have a situation I hope someone can advise me on. This is as brief as I could be. There are a lot of details. Earlier in the year, I was fired from a private company for what they decided was gross ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can u quit your job and collect unemployment benefits for hostile work environment by the boss or owner
My work place. Of 20 yrs is becoming increasingly hostile. During pandemic we were made to just about beg them to file partial unemployment and had a meeting where they blew up about it. There's been ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

My employer is relocating more than an hour from my house. I need to be home at a certain time for my kids. Can i collect unemployment? I would not have taken a job thatvfar away.
I live in commack, ny and currently commute to plainview. The company i work for went bankrupt and was taken over. The new company is moving my current office over an hour from my house. I noe comkute... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

vacation time and fmla
At the beginning of this year I gave a notice to take my 2 weeks vacation from 9/8 to 9/21, returning to work on the 22nd. I am driving cross country from ohio to nevada with their pets. It will be 4.... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

How do I fight unemployment disqualification if it was a voluntary quit?
I worked for employer for 2 1/2 yrs. Began as 1099, then salaried, then the company started suffering financial difficulties & required me to take an Independent Contractor status. I went from a salar... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My doctor will only certify FMLA leave once a year
I don't know what to do or what I can do. I live in Ohio and my employer wants us to recertify every 30 days, which is okay for me I don't use this too often. But my doctor has a different point of vi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I collect U.I. if I quit. Company changed my Pay to Commission Only.
After 3 years of employment in my sales position, my company informs me that they are changing the Sales Compensation Program from a Pay Plus Commission Program to Straight Commission with a Draw and ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My boss was angry and wrongfully discharged me. I was granted unemployment benefits and told I was let go for no misconduct related to my job. The same day I was granted benefits my boss called me back to work I reluctantly excepted because I did not want
I was let go from a job of 10+ years Because my boss flew off the handle and fired me for no reason I was capable of doing every job in the company and had done so at one or another and consider mysel... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I will try to negotiate of severance package, could company take offer back?
If I will try to negotiate of severance package (ask for placement services), could company take offer back? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Am I able to pursue a lawsuit for wrongful termination while receiving unemployment benefits?
I was terminated from my employment while on an approved documented medical leave. A few days later, I applied for unemployment benefits and was determinate eligible. On the day that I was expecting t... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Unemployment in Texas
I have been working full time as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years at the same company. I have only worked during the day from 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. I was informed that due the the... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer calls or texts me every day I am scheduled to work asking if I will be attending my scheduled shift, is this legal? 80%of the time it is when I am sleeping....
I work 3rd shift & get calls or texts while sleeping to verify my attendance for upcoming shift, is it legal in Ohio? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

What rights do employees have if their company files Chapter 11.
I have worked for a company for 24 years. They have filed Chapter 11. they do not want to pay the employees any severance or their acrued vacation monies. What rights do we have? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Severance Agreement - Co. likely to go into CH 11 during 21 day eval period
As part of my offer letter (7 yrs ago) - I have a 3 month severance agreement. I was let go on Aug 11th....It appears the company may file on Aug 27th. Does it matter that I wait until they file (or t... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was laid off with no notice, but the did offer a severance deal. I wasn't employed for very long, but the wording in the contract sounds like I did something wrong, something about a dispute. There is also a paragraph that states I can not apply for a j
I am a MDS Coordinator. I have only worked for this company for 5 months and was laid off due to a decrease in resident census. I was not given any notice. They gave me the option of working the floor... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Harassement/slander
I recently learned at my new job "less then 60 days there" that someone I knew when I was 11 and at school is spreading around I'm transitioning from male to female saying I got kicked out of school a... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can my ex-employer take out Insurance premiums from my vacation payout after a lay off?
I was laid off and am receiving severance pay and my accrued vacation time in 2 separate checks. They are deducting both insurance premiums and FSA contributions from both paychecks. Is this legal in ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Possible discrimation- take the severance anyway?
I was recently laid off after 7 years of employment (manager position for 4), I was told my position was being eliminated due to restructure. I was a manager of dept. of 4 employees. I am a 43-year ol... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If I am laid off prior to earning my retention bonus, am I elgible for both retention and severance?
I am an at will employee for a company back east. The company is closing down Phoenix, AZ operations. At the announcement of the operations closing I was asked to stay on through the closing process a... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Is claiming to work when you did not in Oregon unemployment fraud
A person claims to have been self-employed for a certain amount of time. The person was not. The person claimed to be an independent contractor that worked for a company but did not. The company has n... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

is there a law about sexuality discrimination at the workplace pertaining to GLTB?
Working on revised policies - is there a law in Ohio that can be sited in our policy about sexuality preference discrimination or harrassment in the workplace? Any information would be appreciated as ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am seriously thinking of retiring at the end of this FY which is June 30th. If I give this notice today what might my employer do? If I am let go earlier could I collect unemployment?
I know it will be difficult to replace me in 30 days and I do like my manager and want to give them enough time to fill the position and transition - I expect I will give notice at the end of March gi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

On 4/14/17 I was told I would be laid off effective 5/12/17. I've been with the company for 10 years. I was told that our legal department was working on a severance package. 5/12/17 has come and gone, and I never received any termination paperwork or sev
On 4/12 I was told by my employer that I would be laid off 5/12/17. I still have not received any termination documentation. No info for COBRA, I don't know when my health benefits expire, no terminat... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Can my company cut my pay rate and give lower level job to me on returning from short term disabilty
I have been working for a company for less than a year when I found out I have breast cancer. I tried to work my job and do chemo but my company said that they would put me from salary to hourly so I ... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

NC Independant Contractor fire d during pandemic for being out sick can I draw unemployment?
In the state of North Carolina can an Independant Contractor draw unemployment if fired during pandemic for being out sick? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Skelly
I have been given a "notice of proposed termination" from the department head. The skelly hearing would be with the same department head (seems unfair) The only option I have been giving by my hr offi... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Non-compete Ohio
I signed a non compete agreement back in 2003 as an independent contractor for sales. Included in the agreement was the commissions I was to receive for my sales. In 2005 the commissions were decrease... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to 4 more days Sev pay M, T, W , Th
In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's norma... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was discharged from my managment position and offered a minimum wage job. How do I not accept the
I was an assistant Marketing Director. I was discharged and a man was hired and started the next day. I was given no reason. I asked if I was fired and my boss said no we have a minimum wage position ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I have over 35 years of service at the company located in Indianapolis. I am laid off with 2 weeks serverance pay; however, same company employees who got laid off in California gets 1 week severance per year with the same company with a max of 26 weeks.
I was laid off due to position being eliminated. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Unemployment questions
Dear MEL: i recently quit my job working for an egg ranch.I have filed 4 weeks strait and havent recieved a dime.Is this fair i pay there wages and when i need help i take it and dont get squat.Is it ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

do you normally get paid out of your severance when you leave a job
my company is closing the plant that i work at, I decided to leave the compamy, I was told that I would get a 60 day notice of my termination date yet I was told this past monday that my last work day... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I've worked for the same company for years. Last few years my paychecks keep bouncing and aren't made right for a week. If I quit would I be eligible for unemployment
Long term employment with a family owned furniture factory. I'm one of their best workers. When I stayed home for three days to care for my wife, I was given a 3 dollar raise immediately because the w... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to California unemployment benefits?
My husband was transferred to California from another state. I resigned my position to move with him. On my last day, my employer asked if I would stay in my position and telecommute from CA for 2 mon... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Full time reduced, company blocking my unemployment benefits. Can they, if so, can we go to court ?
my full time employer has me on reduced hours and have apparently prevented me from receiving unimployment insurance pay applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Can a company require you to sign 2nd non-compete during continuous employment for longer duration?
I signed a non-compete with a duration of 18 months when I was hired 20 years ago. The company has changed names but not owners since then and just recently it was decided that all employees must sign... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am currently on unemployment. My former employer appealed it, lost, asked for reconsideration and lost again. A month later I received a letter from the board of nursing with accusations made by my former employer. Is this considered a form of retaliati
I was employed by HealthEast Hospice. While employed there, I felt that they were biased against me/my nursing practice, among many other things, and was terminated. I filed for unemployment and it wa... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Does a severance letter have to include an OWBPA List? It references the list but does not include one.
My severance letter mentions the list but does not include one. Also should the letter include ARPA? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

new claim new pending issues unemployment?
I live in Missouri and have put in several quarters at different jobs. I was claiming my unemployment until my benefit year to date and it had only been claiming unemployment for about three months. S... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can I quit and receive unemployment?
I have worked for a company for a couple of years and have undergone many troubles: temporary pay cuts, temporary and involuntary pay deferrals that remain unpaid, broken agreements, and doing more th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 5 years and my job ended. They said I could take the layoff or clean bathrooms for 3$ less an hour. Now they are fighting my unemployment. Is that right or is there a law to prevent employers from offering token demeaning jobs f
They had promised me a first shift job and when the time came they offered my a bathroom job for 3$ an hour less while I was still working there or accept layoff and unemployment. Now they are fightin... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Am I still available to get severance
I recently was told my service as a route sales representative is no longer needed at my job on January 6 2017. My manager said that I will be done running my own route on February 13th of that year. ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

how does accrued vacation and sick time effect UI
I was "eliminated" as of 6/30, after 15 yrs with a non-profit prek-12 special needs educational institution. I was a salary exempt professional - my employer verbally said I was outsourced, but the do... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

New Hampshire. 2 weeks before my 65th birthday my employer eliminated my position. I signed a non compete in order to receive my severance and medical. How long can they prevent me from working?
2 wks prior to 65th birthday my employer eliminated my position. I signed a non-compete as part of my severance. My wife is not in good health and I needed to maintain medical coverage. How long can I... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

Can i show phone text as evidence at an unemployment appeal hearing
Can i show phone texts at a unemployment appeal hearing applies to California  ·  0 answers

.how do i appeal
i was employed at akron university for 8 years. i was recently discharged for alleged excessive absenteeism. unemployment approved my claim stating akron u did not provide enough proof. akron u appeal... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I work two jobs, one job cut my hrs to 32. The other a resturant job shut down due to stay at home order. How do I complete IDES form to qualify for partial unemployment? IF I still work one of the two jobs still loosing half of my income?
IDES form does not allow to claim for partial unemployment if still working one of two jobs. Can't go to an office for help, can't call for assistance just get recorded messages? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My job just got eliminated because of department restructuring. I am offered a severance - However, I am also on workman's comp with restrictions. What should I do?
Employed for 5 years. Never missed a day of work. I slipped & fell on ice, at work and am on work restrictions/workman's comp. Was notified that my job got eliminated due to department restructuring. ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I was just laid off after 18 years and was offered 12 weeks of separation pay. I thought in many cases it would be 1 weeks pay per year worked. This is my first time being laid off so I am not that familiar with what would be considered standard practices
I was just laid off after 18 years and was offered 12 weeks of separation pay. I thought in many cases it would be 1 weeks pay per year worked. This is my first time being laid off so I am not that fa... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I was severanced out in 2017...I returned back prior to year date and met the requirements to not pay back package but because it was before my termination date...I was accepted back with full ten year. Now a year later I am again being terminated due to
Severance on a bridged employee returning applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was severanced out in 2017...I returned back prior to year date and met the requirements to not pay back package but because it was before my termination date...I was accepted back with full ten year. Now a year later I am again being terminated due to
Severance on a bridged employee returning applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I force a layoff if my employer wants to demote me or get me to resign?
My company is forcing me to take a demotion or to resign. I want them to lay me off but they refuse to. Im assuming it is because they dont want to pay for unemployment. Can they legally do this? I ha... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Am I due my vacation pay
I was trying to disipline a subordinate where I was a supervisor. The employee refused to perform a tasks wich I assigned her to do and walked out. A few days later my supervisor called myself and the... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Position elimination by conference call and no written information is given.
When an employer is eliminating a position are they required to give a written notice of some kind? I'm in Ohio, the company I work for is in another state. We had a conference call in September that ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Former employer refuses to provide me a copy of non-compete.
I recently was terminated from my position in wireless sales. Shortly after I was offered a position in sales close to the former employer. My former employer contacted me and informed me of the non-c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work for a company in california who is an at will employer. I am giving a 2 week notice tomorrow but have heard they terminate people on the day they resign. Do they have to pay me for my 2 weeks?
I work for a company based in california. They are an at will employer. In the employee handbook it states that a 2 week written resignation is preferred but not required. I am resigning with a 2 week... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

wrongful discharge and unemployment compensation?
My husband was terminated without notice today because they have accused him of changing settings on a computer and causing the computer to crash. They have three people willing to say he did it. Howe... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Hi, my name Is Equilla what can you tell me about how to go about finding the guidelines that the government have when it comes to self-employed workers receiving unemployment benefits
I have been working as a self-employed worker for 16 years as a caregiver. I am in school now trying to do a research paper on unemployment benefits not given to the self-employed worker. I am wanting... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

I let go for poor job performance after 15 years of employment
Feb 12 2011 my company gave me two weeks of severance. The HR manager said I could not negotiate because it was not a layoff. Normally in a layoff and in some firings my company gives 2 weeks per year... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

I was fired and denied unemployment because someone said I said I was goin to smoke pot.
My ex employer denied my unemployment because someone said I was goin to go smoke pot. They even stated that I was not seen smoking pot and was not drug tested. But I was denied anyways so I appealed ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

worked in TN. after laid off then moved to TX. which state to file unemployment benefits
worked in Tennessee . company laid off and my last working day will be end of may,2016 and after I heard the lay off news from company HR then moved to texas to join my family. which state do I need t... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I'm 62 live in ca .My profession is housekeeping. I currently work part time been there for 8 years. My question is can I get unemployment if I take time off from work during this virus thing? My age and my health is at risk?
62 years old Work as a housekeeper Can I get unemployment if I feel my health is at risk because of the virus? applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was let go of my job on Sept 9th, was told my position was eliminated. I am still considered an employee until November 13th. Severance packages have been mailed out. In the meantime I saw a job posted at a different property but still with the same com
I was terminated on Sept 9th from my company which is a hotel due to the pandemic. My last official day is Nov 13th. Severance packages have been sent out. In the meantime I saw a position at a differ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to severance.
On Monday I was "asked" by my VP at a local hospital not to finish out the last 4 days of my emplopyment as Director of The Emergency Department and ICU because it was causing to much turmoil among th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was dismissed from work due to lack of work and then denied unemployment
Recently I was let go from my job due to a lack of work. At least that was what I was told by the boss. When I tried to get unemployment benefits, the boss manufactured a story that I was dismissed fo... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I filed a grievance against my boss hours before I was laid off. Is it OK they are investigating now
I filed a grievance against my boss(ED) to the head of the board hours before I was laid off. The board had my boss address the grievance at the lay off even though it was against her, I refused. They... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I worked for a company for 14 years and I had to resign for health reasons. Am I eligible for a severance package in Arkansas?
I worked for a company 14 years and had to resign for health reasons. Am I entitled to a severance package? applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Can I receive unemployment benefits if I was off work due to getting hurt and was denied my workman'
I have been off work going on 5 weeks now but no income due to getting hurt on the job and my workman comp claim was denied can I claim unemployment applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Why does Florida limit unemployment to 6 weeks and maximum benefits $3000. my daughter has an advanced degree and the type of job and title she is looking for in Florida hasn’t been available without moving away and right now she can’t leave because o
If federal laws provide 6 months unemployment and more than $5000, then how can Florida stop benefits at 6 weeks and $3000. I have tried and tried in my field to get a job but other have already gotte... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

unemployment question
My hrs were drastically cut from 40 hrs per wk to 17.5 hrs per wk and I was given a 3 day notice of this. My question is if I quit do to the fact of now I will get paid less then half of what I was ma... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Can reducing my salary in half be seen as constructive discharge
I currently work for a less than 8 employee privately held company based in GA. I am in sales, and they have just told me my salary is immediately cut in half from 40k to 20k due to the state of the b... applies to California  ·  1 answer

calculating overtime
Hi, I work in Ohio. It is a salary position and includes overtime. I thought anything over 8 hours per day is overtime in increments of 15 minutes minimum per day, as long as I worked full 40 hour wee... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If my position is eliminated and they offer me a another position (that’s a step down from my current position) do I have to take it? And if I don’t can I collect unemployment if I Choi’s to part ways?
My current position is Supervisor they are eliminating it and offering me a regular FullTime position at a reduced wage. I don’t want the demotion So I would rather part ways and collect unemploymen... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I signed a severance package agreement march 5th, it's now march 14th. How long will it be until I receive my check in illinois?
Signed a severance package agreement on the 5th of March, how long dies it take for the check to come? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

If I receive a severance package with a one year bridge and the company merges with another company before performance stocks are paid, shouldn't I be paid cash at the time of closing like all other current employees since the target for the performance s
I found out that my position was being eliminated and that I would be given a severance package that includes bridging me one year to 20 years for pension reasons. The severance also includes a 2/3 pa... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I signed a severance General Release when I was terminated from my employer. I then rescinded my signature before the 7 day grace period was up and then changed my mind and reinstated my original signature for the agreement within 5 minutes via e-mail to
Need to know if I revoke a severance agreement via e-mail within the 7 day grace period and then change my mind 5 minutes later and recant the revocation, does the original signed agreement still stan... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If my company closes due to underperformance, can i get unemployment benefits after my maternity lea
i will stop working 4 weeks before my due date (I have a long drive to work) my office has 3 employees; another location in GA has about 20 employees. it appears as though my office will close while I... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can an employer change your employment status prior to discharging you to avoid paying severance pay
My husband works in technical service for a major company. His position is considered a salaried/management position. Recently the company changed all technical service employees from salaried/managem... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

If I sign the boilerplate severance agreement, am I still protected from retaliation?
I've had both good and bad bosses before, but I really suspect this last one of being seriously unbalanced. Given a range of behaviors including but not limited to his totally denigrating his entire l... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

NJ Unemployment benefits pended, is this due to my 401K withdrawal?
I was recently laid off from my job 3 months ago (employed with same company for 10 years) and have been receiving unemployment benefits in NJ at the maximum amt. In Nov 2016 the benefits run out and ... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Does this forced resignation qualify for unemployment?
I filed a two week notice with my work to leave for another job. A few days into the new job, I was told I would not be getting taxes taken out so I chose to refuse the position. My current workplace ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

I have been on furlough for 1 month and have been asked to sign a VSP equal to about 1 years salary will this effect my Minneasota unemployment benefits?
I have been on furlough for 1 month so far my employer is asking me to sign a VSP equal to about 1 year salary which I feel compelled to do due to previous VSP offered to other employees. Will my Minn... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Does my previous employer have to give an explanation since I was given a reason for termination?
I worked for a small town as city recorder for 9 months. I was the 3rd recorder in less than a year. The Mayor created a hostile work environment which is the reason for the previous 2 recorders quitt... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

severance
applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

non compete questions
I am an Ad Specialties Rep for a very small firm in PA. This firm operates nation wide but in a small very specialized market.The Ad Specialties industry is huge and involves over 500,000 products. Is... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can a non comp agreement signed with a TN or OH company be enforced in FL?
I am employed by a company based in TN, soley owned by an Ohio company. I am an inside salesman who works from his home office in FL. Customers from many different states call. I do not have a specifi... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Is an employer required to pay employees if they are not allowed to finish time after r
I work for a company that requires 30 days notice (to be paid for unused time, for one thing). There is a lot of turnover, and in recent months, employees who have resigned have not been allowed to fi... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Severance was pay and the same day it was retracted they say due to social media violation, in which the statement is verbatim
The statement is all that was stated and the employer hasn't been able to give the exact cause other than social media interaction nothing tangible or stated word for word at all. applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Retention agreement - what happens if I do not sign?
I have been verbally told my position is being eliminated and sent to another facility (out of the state). I was also verbally told that I will receive 60-days notice of my end date, what the severanc... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is the non compete valid if the employer never signed or witness the agreement?
I have requested a copy of my non compete agreement from a previous employer. The HR person sent a copy to me and it was only signed by me. No member of the company ever signed it according to the HR ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I live in Florida, My boss is selling his Dental practice and the Dentist that is purchasing his practice I don't care to work for. Can I file for unemployment? This happened suddenly with no warning.
My boss is selling his Dental practice suddenly, No notice given to the employees, Can the employees that are left there as the new Dr comes in file for unemployment? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Do I have grounds for defamation law suit?
So I have worked for a company for about 6 months, the supervisor and I got into plenty of arguments and did not get along for most of the time. At some point when I thought things are going good, the... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can employer withhold severance if I do not sign new compete. Is an old unsigned non-compete valid ?
Hi I have worked with a company selling technical solutions to large retailers across the US. Due to restructuring, I will be laid off. I asked whether the company has any non-compete which I may have... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

ohio pregnancy leave laws?
Mel, I work in a small anenethesia group (6 people) and recently my husband and I got pregnant. There was not specific maternity language in our contract,so my boss had the lawyers make one up at that... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I get back on unemployment with the following occurrence of "just cause"?
I took a job while I was collecting unemployment after about 2 and a half months. The new job did not work out and I quit after an employee I had to work in close proximity with was hostile and did no... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am paid X amount on the books but more in cash and i think im going to be fired soon?
I have worked for my employer for well over 15 years. There was a dispute in the company between owners. The majority owner the one that runs the day to day operations thinks that i gave information t... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I have worked at the same company for 20 years and my position was eliminated. I also own a small business. can I collect unemployment?
I have work at the same real estate company 20 years. out of the blue I was told my position would be eliminated. I also co-own a small business with my husband. Can I collect unemployment? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

company trying to back out of part of severance agreement
I recently signed a severance agreement that, in addition to 17 week's salary continuation, also provided for me to retain my laptop for the same period of time since I don't currently own a PC and si... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

If an announcement is made to close down 2 departments in the upcoming months and all affected employees will receive severance, can the employer force one of the departments to change jobs to do the work of the other department, prior to the closing date
The employer announced to 2 departments that they would be closing. One department will be relocated and the affected employees will be forced into working in the other department until the closure da... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Hello, I had just graduated and had 10 months w very light experience w a very low level of responsibility at one client. I was an intern to entry level employee. I signed a non-compete for only one month’s compensation and could not (even more so now)
-Near entry level (intern) -Laid off early Covid -Low responsibility -Narrow scope of work -Information technology -Non-compete states I cannot compete for a job with any of their employees or competi... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My employer is eliminating my job on September 12, 2021. They're offering me a step down position at a lower rate of pay. Can I collect unemployment if I don't accept the step down position?
Worked for Kroger 35 years and my position is being eliminated on Sept 12 2021. applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

My Grandson got laid off his job last week due to there not being enough work to keep him. He found another job the following day... but hates it and wants to quit after just 2 days work. Can he collect unemployment from the job he got laid off from recen
Laid off of job last week. Started new job yesterday; but I cannot handle this type of work. Can I quit this new job and receive unemployment from my previous job? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Will I get unemployment if I refuse to sign a non-compete agreement?
I work in Oregon. I am being forced to sign a non-compete agreement to be advanced and retain my job. The contract meets all of oregon state law for a non-compete agreement except it does not meet ore... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

As the owner(s) of a restaurant that has been in business 30 yrs., we lost our lease for the space, the owner wants to remodel the space for something else, can we as the owners collect unemployment?
After 30 yrs., of operation the new building owners decided to remodel the space for something else, we lost our lease. Can we file for unemployment as officers like our employees? applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can I receive unemployment if I had worked for a company for almost 15 years then the owner brought in a new President to take my place and then contacted with me for 9 months?
Owner brought new President of his company and contracted with me for 9 months. Can I collect unemployment? He also stated in the agreement I cannot work in the same field for 2 years. I have been in ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

i have a three year contrac with the state of new jersey dept of consumer affairs i may be getting terminated after 18 months of my 3 year contract am i entittled to anything besides unemployment
i beleive im being terminated after 18 months of a three year contract with the state of n.j. am i entittled to anything besides unemployment applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was laid off from a company I had worked for 9 years. I was able to collect unemployment compensation. While I was collecting, they hired someone to fill that position. They did not call me back. I am supposed to be eligible to reopen my claim again in
I was laid off from a company I had worked for 9 years. I was able to collect unemployment compensation. While I was collecting, they hired someone to fill that position. They did not call me back. I ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

workers comp office in Cambridge ohio lost paperwork
I lost part of a finger at work on September 8, 2008. I am going to have the pins removed this month with a 3rd surgery. In November I submitted completed forms with all backup to our Cambridge office... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my employer told another employee that i was committing fraud to unemployment insurance
A fellow employee told me our boss told her in a private meeting that I was attempting to perpetrate unemployment insurance fraud. This is a falsehood. Is this slander? When I confronted my boss and t... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

Termination and Unemployment
After working in a company for 4 years, I was approached by the Executive Director and forced to take another job within the company or be fired. Due to the new job within the company, I was subject t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If my employer chose to shut down for COVID reasons (not a forced shutdown) then paid us during the shutdown (in anticipation of getting the PPP loan), while informing us not to apply for unemployment (no furloughs) can they retroactively use our sick tim
We were specifically told not to file for unemployment and told we would be paid through the period of shutdown (about 2 and a half weeks) because the employer would get reimbursed through the PPP loa... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment?
I was on unemployment until Oct 09 (was on 1st extension). I then took another job and went on a m2 week medical leave from Doctor recently. On the 1st day of leave my supervisor informed me I needed ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Ifiled for unemployment but got denied, now i got a letter from the colorado BPC saying i improperly reported earnings while recieving benefits, i never received a penny
I filec for unemployment, got turned down never recieved a penny, my ex employer told the comission i had my own bjsiness and they said i may mot have properly reported earnings while receiving benefi... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was at a job for over a year and was paid cash. I am claiming my pay on taxes this year. The owner fired me for no reason do I qualify for benefits
This bar owner pays everyone in cash so I am pretty sure he hasn't paid into unemployment. I tried to get on a payroll he just never did it. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I be denied unemployment if i'm let go for customer complaints?
I have had four customer complaints in the last 365 days and have worked for this retailer for over 8 years. After the third complaint they told me they would have to let me go if I got another same t... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can I file for unemployment if employer was planning to lay me off and lead me to resign instead?
My company was going through a reorganization and my position was on the chopping block to be dissolved. Work was being taken away from me and employees were not speaking to me. It was miserable for 8... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Can an attorney negotiate a severance package if I would like to resign(from current job)?
I felt as if I was discriminated against for the company I currently work for. I written a complaint only for it not to be investigated by the company. After that the problem still some what exist and... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

To increase the odds of securing unemployment, is it best resign or wait for co. to fire me?
I filed hostile work environment (sexual harassment) claim with my employer. The company said they investigated, found no evidence (I.e., no other eyewitnesses, I assume) and have closed the case. I a... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Unemployment question- New York
Hello- I had a touch base with my boss a few weeks ago because she was leaving the company. I let her know I did not think the position I was in was a good fit for me and asked if I could use her as a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My husband worked for a property management company for 30 years. The son took over for the last 9 years and recently sold as of January 2015. The new management company took over and hired all employees and just cut 24 hours of ny husbands work in one of
Looking for clarification as to whether you can collect unemployment whe you worked for a company for 30 years and they sell it and after 3 months the new company reduces your job and hours to 16 a we... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

My husband worked for a property management company for 30 years. The son took over for the last 9 years and recently sold as of January 2015. The new management company took over and hired all employees and just cut 24 hours of ny husbands work in one of
Looking for clarification as to whether you can collect unemployment whe you worked for a company for 30 years and they sell it and after 3 months the new company reduces your job and hours to 16 a we... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Should I pursue further severance?
Answered applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

I received a severance payout in 2016. My ex employer did not file the 1099 until 2017? is that legal???
I was let go from my job of 25 years as I am over 55 in November 2016, and as they stated I no longer fit the new company profile and image. With that I accepted and received a severance payout in Dec... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to any severance package according to the jurisprudence ?
I am a French citizen and a Green Card holder here in the US. I ve been working as a sales executive with the same company, a French Software House for the past 8 years : 2 years in France 2 years in ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I just need to know if PA unemployment can hold my benefits due to a Stop on my account fir an overpayment. If I call they release the funds. Except for last week. Still have not gotten paid.
I wanted to know if PA unemployment can hold my payments now due to an overpayment. If I call they release the funds: except last week. Still have not gotten paid. Is this legal during thus pandemic? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

good case against big company
i was out for 6 months with a work related shoulder problem(ended up having surgery) when i came back to work my old sales job was gone and they had me unloading trailers. i was on light duty with wei... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Non compete in Ohio law
My husband is a physician who signed a five year contract with a local hospital and after only 2 yrs they initiated the separation (either party could separate w/o cause given 6 months notice). He per... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Isn't my job protected when on disability?
I live in northeast Ohio. I used up my FMLA time during the summer, some of that time was approved short term disability. I returned to work for a month and my doctor has put me back on disability whi... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Severance Package Acceptance
I am in production management and have recently been told that I will be laid off due to an obvious reduction in production orders. Upper management only decided to tell me about this situation after ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

lousy deal
My husband was laid off after 13 years with no notice or severance. In his original contract, both parties were to give 1 month notice. His employer says that since it is a lay-off, they don't have to... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What are my rights if the company is sold and wants me to transfer?
The company was sold, and the employees were told that if transfered to the new company and not laid off, the position that would be offered would be comparable to our current position. Well my entire... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

As part of a severance package recently offered to my husband, due to loss of his job by the contract company, can my husband request a hernia surgery he's been needing for past 5 years? He's been wearing a truss & keeping the hernia to himself for fear t
As part of a severance package recently offered to my husband, due to loss of his HVAC job by the contract company, can my husband request a hernia surgery as (an addition to the package) he's been ne... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Do I have any kind of case?
I was terminated from my waitress job for supposed bad comment cards which I never saw or was reprimanded for. I have already filed for unemployment. There are some things too that the employer does t... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was denied benefits because I said there was lack of work and my employer said i quit
Il request to appeal the decision made regarding the denial of my unemployment compensation benefits from the State of New York the letter sent, dated May 11, 2016, states that I was not eligible for... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer discriminate in severance situation for being a great employee?
A voluntary severance opportunity has become available where I work, and once I heard it was coming I decided I wanted to apply for it. However, upon receiving the HR letter that was broadly distribut... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My unemployment Benefits were denied
I started a new job and was going to have my 90 days in by Aug 2011. I had my baby in June three months early, my job told me they could hold my postion for 3weeks only. I was denied unemployment beca... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If my term appointment with the federal government did not get renewed, can I claim unemployment?
I was working on a TERM appointment with the federal government. A term position is one which is not to exceed 13 months, but can be renewed for another year depending on needs, funding, performance, ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I was terminated from my job yesterday for bad attitude and poor work. I was told everyday that I was improving and making progress (I always wanted to know how I was doing and what I could do better) . No complaints from guests or employees. I asked 2 of
My supervisors knew that I was aware that they weren't following rules stated by the law of ohio. when I asked for a handbook I was terminated within hours. I was still in my 90 day period. No proof o... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Harassment and now disparaging remarks by the CFO
I live in NorthWest Tennessee. I was harassed in my job as H. R. Director by the CFO for approximately 6 weeks until I finally spoke up to her on Aug. 16, 2000. She yelled at me to get my stuff and le... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Harassment and now disparaging remarks by the CFO
I live in NorthWest Tennessee. I was harassed in my job as H. R. Director by the CFO for approximately 6 weeks until I finally spoke up to her on Aug. 16, 2000. She yelled at me to get my stuff and le... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Serverance pay - Relase terms unreasonable. Not to take up similar work in the future
I am concerened with a release articles and non compete articles in a severance agreement. 1 - The release article states - that I agree not to take up similar work in the furture. 2 - Not to sue fore... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

My company is eliminating my management position (it is outsourcing management to a 3rd party). I
I am a District Manager for a self storage company. The company recently agreed to a national 3rd party management company taking over the management and my position will be eliminated. I will probabl... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was told to take some time off until my boss got back from vacation because. I was told lack of work I said ok ill file unemployment now they told employment that I was on suspension and they want me to pay it back don't I have to have a signed paper of
I've been electrician for 38 years never have I been accused of illegal activity this has caused me a job because a rumor I stole from the job applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

How do I explain a forced resignation in a job interview?
I have been a stellar employee for 8.5 years. In fact last year my bonuse was higher than it has ever been. I am 55. I also had a workers compensation claim last year. Out of the blue I was put on pro... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Can I be denied unemployment after 12 years because I had foot surgery and can't stand all day on my feet.
I worked for a restaurant for the past 12 years as a hostess. I worked 5 days a week constantly on my feet. I had to resign after having had two foot surgeries and not being able to stand on my feet a... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

CA Unemployment & Spouse Relocation
We currently live near Los Angeles, where my husband and myself both live together. I got offered a new job, up north, over 3 hours away. My husband wants to be able to do his job from home (soon to b... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Bonus question. Ohio.
I'm with a firm with a few hundred employees. New management came in recently, and offered everyone an "appreciation" bonus (aka retention bonus). A simple correspondence went out stating all employee... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

the company i was working for moved me 300 miles and then laid me off after 6 months
I was working for a company that had moved me about 300 miles away had told me that I was on a two-year contract with a sign on bonus if I was fired or quit before then and of the two years I would no... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Employees rights against demotion.
Dear Sir/Madame, I would like to request information regarding employees' rights against demotion in Ohio. My husband was demoted due to reasons that we believe were not justifiable. It did not have a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How is Concurrent Short-term Disability with Continuous FMLA affected by a Severance Agreement
I went on short-term disability for breast cancer the day before my employer terminated my entire department. Under the STD insurance, I can receive up to 12 weeks of income at a reduced rate (75%) an... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Put in 2 weeks notice of job due to my health but PRN can I get unemployment?
Had put in 2 weeks notice but work PRN due to my health would I be able to apply for unemployment ? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I was laid off today. My termination date is Jan 1, 2019. Can I start a new job before that date and still keep my severance?
I was laid off today 11/5/18. The termination date is Jan 1, 2019. I have found another job, and would like to start before Jan 1. Am I obligated to notify my current employer? I am getting a severanc... applies to California  ·  0 answers

my position was eliminated and I was offered another position at approx. the same pay, but this job is a physical job that I haven't done in over 20 years and have never done for this company, if I refuse this position, and they have nothing else comparab
I left my last job of 29 years to help my new company rebuild a portion of a failing service dept. in a commercial truck dealership, 4 months in they wanted me to take on more responsibility due to my... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

State and Federal laws with respect to damages
It is my belief that I was terminated seven months ago due to my reserve military obligation. I feel there is a clear-cut USERRA discrimination case. I have pursued the matter via the Department of La... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

By refusing to sign my non compete, will this restrict me from receiving unemployment benefits
I have been working for my company as a satellite technician for 10 1/2 years. My employer now wants me to sign a non compete. It restricts me from working with any competitor for 2 years and within a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I get social security diability and had a parttime job. can I draw unemployment benefits if I get laid off
I draw social security disability and had a partime job. can I draw unemployment benefits if I get laid off applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Employer is appealing the initial determination that I was discharged without just cause, What now?
I was laid off from a job that I had worked 8+ years on 2/28. Since I had been warned of the layoff I was able to secure a new job that began in March. The description I was given of the job duties ch... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can you demote a female 3 weeks from having her baby when she is a top performer?
I am 3 weeks from my due date and about to go on maternity leave. I am a medical sales rep and I received a call from my director offering me 6 weeks severance pay or a huge demotion (About 80-100k). ... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Can I be fired (without notification) while on maternity leave?
I had my son 8/24/12, I was not due until 9/15/12. I had sent in all required FMLA paperwork, even had my Mother fax it to ensure it was there a monthy ahead of due date. While I was off I recieve a l... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I have laid off on last month. I have received severance package.
applies to California  ·  1 answer

My wife's last day in next monday. The company is laying everyone off. She is eligible for maturnity being 35 weeks pregnant can she put in for maternity leave tomorrow (friday) and collect that as well as unemployment?
So company was bought out. Everyone is losing their jobs in 4 days. My wife is 35 weeks pregnant and will lose her insurance. Can she file for maternity leave even though she knows there isn't a compa... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Separation Agreement
I have recently been terminated from my employer and have been asked to sign a Separation Agreement in order to obtain a severance package. I have a question about a clause in the agreement called a n... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If my employer didn't renew my 1 year contract, can I receive unemployment benefits?
I was given the option to resign 2 months early or finish out my contract as they were eliminating the position, but the HR Director and subsequent work environment was so hostile, I felt pushed out. ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance & Stay On Bonus
During July 2001 our mfg. facility was closed & all employees laid off. We received at the time a letter which said they were going to exit the fabricated strainer business. A group of key employees g... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

If in an acting role upon resigning, what rate of pay is severence paid out?
I was in an Acting capacity at the time I voluntarily resigned. My severance was paid out at my lower, permanent position rate rather than at the rate I was being paid for working in the acting role. ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Corp responsibility and unemployment insurance carryover
Hello I worked for a company and after 6 year moved on to another company. After 6months I just didn’t feel it was a good and quit. Unbeknownst to me the company that owns us purchased the company I... applies to California  ·  0 answers

South Carolina, at will state, gave two weeks notice, was sent home at that time. Can I collect unemployment for those two weeks?
I have worked for a company for 2 years. Gave my two weeks notice and was told my services would no longer be needed. I am aware that South Carolina is an at will state and I gave notice as a courtesy... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I am current a software engineer and getting offered a infrastructure engineer position in a acquisition. The base salary is the same and bonus is 5% more. However the infrastructure engineer position is a definite downgrade and treated as a lesser positi
I am currently a principal software engineer the aquiring company offer is for a infrastructure engineer position. Even though the compensation package slightly better then my current one. Being switc... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Hi, my old employer disclosed to a complete stranger that I filed for unemployment. I feel like that is illegal and unethical at least. Did he break any laws by doing this?
Hi, my old employer disclosed to one of his new employees that I filed for unemployment after I left that job. I feel like that is illegal and unethical at least. Did he break any laws by doing this? applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was recently laid off from a company. They paid a severance and I signed a release and separation agreement. Can I sue on grounds of age?
I was laid off from a company and it was due to what they say was company restructure. There were several of us that were laid off in our Region and paid a severance in return I signed a release and s... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

My coworkers are able to take lunch and other breaks that I am barred from taking in the same way.
I work for a hospital in Ohio as a switchboard operator. I work third shift, 11p-7a. On my shift, I am the only Operator on duty, and, because the switchboard cannot go unanswered - I call in emergenc... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Discrimination based on perceived disability
A few weeks ago I had my first seizure ever and was admitted to the hospital. When I returned to work the following week a company owner came to my office and went into a story about how he had a fami... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Employee slandered and has proof
I had been working as a server at a restaurant in Orlando for almost 2 years. My file was clean. I actually had good compliments on my service and attitude. I became pregnant and into my fifth month I... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Layoff end coronavirus
I have been informed my layoff is over but I will not be returning to my regular position. Pay will be figured on a historical basis. As a tipped employee how does this work? I have not been given dut... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

If I sign my severance agreement, can I stil get unemployement benefits?
applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Is this 21 business days till I have to sign the severance agreement.
applies to New Jersey  ·  2 answers

If I accept the severance package will I still be eligible for umemployment when it runs out?
applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am on a mandatory furlough, for a week can i file for unemployment?
Our company is having us do a Mandatory Furlough for a week , can i file for unemployment. applies to California  ·  0 answers

I am collecting unemployment in WA and have a question of what is considered self employment
1) I am 1% owner of an LLC that is taxed as a partnership. WA unemployment office is asking me if I am self-employed, and for how long. Is being a member of an LLC considered self-employment? 2) I sta... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Wrongly Classified 1099: IRS Determination in my Favor: Need Help Suing and Recovering Lost Benefits
I was wrongly classified as 1099 and sent in my SS-8 to the IRS in 2010. I have just received my IRS determination letter siding with me that I was in fact wrongly classified and was not a 1099 IC but... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can your employer make you resign?
I have been at my job 9 months. It is an extremely larger work load than anticipated. I have been writtten up twice. The company has no handbook or contracts. I went to the er on tuesday June 21, 2011... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Have I been discriminated for pregnancy? I was "laid off" the day before I was to return.
Do I have a case for Pregnancy Discrimination? I was employed by the company for 4 years. I recently had a baby and was due to come back to work on May 22, 01. My position was Customer Service Trainer... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I claim unemployment if I leave a job in which I feel threatened?
I am the manager of a store for an owner who lives out of state. It is myself and one employee. Twice now this employee has blown up at me. I wanted to terminate him, however the store owner is refusi... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete agreement to not to offer services for any of Companys client's
Hello, I used to work for a software consulting company 'X' which contracted to client 'Y'. Now I got a full time job offer from some other company 'A'. But my non-compete clause with consulting compa... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

job elimination notice
My husband received a Power Point presention with a new company structure(without names). He was told to apply for a new position without pay information. He has a 1 year no-compete for 1 year's salar... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Rules for Salary employees regarding overtime
Dear Mel, A couple of questions: 1. If I have a business meeting in the middle of the day can my employer deduct the travel time from my hours worked? 2. I work for a nonprofit agency as an exempt emp... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

quit job with just cause. but only worked 1 week
I worked for a company for over 7 years. I left this job for other employment. I started the new job and only worked for this company for 1 week. I quit this company after one week because they did no... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

In Ohio can an employer strip away vacation days that have allready been earned for displineray action?
I missed a scheduled day of work and my employer took away 3 of my vacation days that were allready earned for the year. Is this legal?? I miss a scheduled work day so in return he takes 3 vacation da... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was laid off and offered another job with a different company. If I accept that job and it doesn't work out, can I still file for unemployment on my previous employer?
I worked for a company in the oil field for 9 1/2 years full time. I was just recently laid off. I have a job offer working for a different company doing something completely different than what I'm u... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Without any malice or incident, I gave my 2 weeks notice yesterday; this morning I was fired. I've been here 2 years and it's my only reference. How do I get this off my record? Since I was fired, do I get unemployment?
I've been with the company 2 years; almost all of that time as an assistant manager; I've had no problems or write ups. Because of all of the hours of homework from starting college, I gave my 2 weeks... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Termination of Employment
As a Branch Manager for Firstar Bank, I was terminated for "conducting transactions for immediate/distant family members (3). These transactions were done to secure a $5-10MM per year account with Fir... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

is there leverage ? (perhaps media publicity)
i was assured of a comparable position with the company that acquired my former employer of 13 years. i relied on those promises now to my detriment. I have chosen to leave and has asked for the sever... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

ADP TotalSource has messed with the unemployment insurance benefits wrongly
My wife and I had both worked at a sales company in Aguora Hills, CA. We have both moved to where we are now because she is pregnant and to take care of her disabled mother and sister. She had been re... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Separation agreement
I worked for a company that was bought by an investment firm. A competitor company is owned by the same investment firm. When I resigned from the company, they offered me a severance package if I woul... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Restrict Future Employment w/new Employer
Recently received a severance agreement (which I have not yet signed). Most of it is pretty straight forward. A single portion of the document concerns me. It states that I will forgo any future sever... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Termination upheld at Skelly
I am a public employee working with union benefits. I have been served with a notice of proposed termination. Before i asked for a Skelly meeting i was offered a chance to resign and my employer would... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I worked for 2 companies for a ur and a half. I quit one job to go full time at other job which was higher pay rate then worked 5 days at that job n was laid off due to closing down I was denied by one claim and eligible to collect from other claim will I
I won the claim from my last employment but denied from past employer, will I get any unemployment applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Discriminatory Layoof
I am an Indian on H1-B Visa and have been recently laid off. Earlier in Sept 2003 I had given a complain against my Manager to the VP of HR for intimidation, personal comments on my beard and appearan... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a legal challenge be made against an employer who avoids layoff responsibilities?
Scenario: a company "offers" a fulltime workforce an across-the-board salary cut, one so eggregious that few would accept the "offer." Further, the company states that if the individual employee (as p... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

I have laid off on last month. I have received severance package. Then, I found that My staff have
applies to California  ·  0 answers

How long does a discharged employee have to accept a severance pay offer?
Employee is over 40. We allowed 21 days from discharge Nov 2 2009. Another month will have passed without a response to accept, reject, or counteroffer as of Dec 23. We did not write in an "end date" ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Asked to stay longer after term date given in writing. Unemployment effects?
My wife was told she is being terminated because the medical office she works for needs someone with Medical Assistant qualifications, which she does not have, to fill her role. She was able to get a ... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

My employer is about to terminate me because the doctor placed unknown as a return to work date. If I am terminated, can I receive unemployment benefits?
I received the forms and had the doctor fill up the forms. On the question about what date I will return to work, the doctor responded with unknown. I received an email from HR stating that my FMLA ap... applies to California  ·  1 answer

About Unemployment
our company just took over where I work, I am asst Food Service director, because I have medical restrictions on lifting over 20 pounds, I had to have a conference call, they clarified on paper as a a... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Hostile work enviroment
My question concerns eligibilty for unemployment benefits. My wife has worked for a privately owned company for the past 4 years. She has been extremely successful with her sales, but was recently sev... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

For form 1099-MISC, the threshold for Box 3 & 7 is $600. If box 3 has 150 and box 7 has 500, is the employer required to issue form 1099-MISC still?
For form 1099-MISC, the threshold for Box 3 & 7 is $600. If box 3 has 150 and box 7 has 500, is the employer required to issue form 1099-MISC still? This link supports the summing: Not Required to Fil... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my husband get severance pay?
My husband was "laid off" 6 months ago from an employer that he had worked 32 years for. There had been a reduction in force through lay offs. Employees were laid off and jobs were re-assigned. Most o... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Would I quality for unemployment to due to unethical behavior on my employer's behalf?
I work for a home health agency. On serveral occasions I have been witness to unethical and what may be illegal behavior. On seperate occasions during a state audit, the COO told my boss to print out ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Harassed since standing up for an agreement for benefits which was later denied then allowed.
My family and I were moved from near Richmond VA. back to Ohio (by the employer and housed as agreed) from which origionally came. This company had promised health benefits through the previous HR Man... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I still appeal for unemployment after 8 days if I refilled and stated in that I was appealing?
I quit my job due to my severe anxiety. I have a long history and 8 months earlier was givin medical leave at a different job for 2 months due to it. My physician clinic was temporary closed due to Co... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

Is this an example of discrimination?
I was hired by a company November 1 2010. Everything was going well until April when the company conducted it's annual audio gram. Upon seeing the results of it they referred me to my doctor who regul... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

wrongly fired
I was just fired from my job, the resaon was "selling company product for cash". But the company has a product life cycle policy that states you may eleminate the product once it reaches the last phas... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

my company is closing down and new people are taking over if I don't stay can they keep my severance package
applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Clarification on employment contract regarding terms of notice.
I am employed by a company in Massachusetts. Upon being hired, I had to sign a contract obligating me to give 4 weeks of notice before my date of resignation. I have two questions based off of this ag... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Do I have a case to go after?
I have worked for the company for almost 3 years. My boss decided to go with another company and hire them to do what I was doing. So my position disappeared. He set and interview for me with the new ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Retaliation as a witness in an unemployment appeal hearing
A close friend of mine was recently denied CA unemployment benefits due to conflicting reasons for termination by her former employer. At the time of discharge, she was told that the reason was for ne... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I am a flight attendant for Expressjet airlines in Atlanta and they are shutting down operations here. They said that I can take a position in Dallas or Chicago. If I decline to relocate and take that position, will that disqualify me from unemployment be
My Airline is closing operations in Atlanta; where I live and have worked for them for 17 years and they say that I have to relocate to Dallas or Chicago to keep my job. If I decide to refuse to reloc... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I emailed my manager my resignation date, from my NYC job, to be effective April 14th. My manager decided to make my resignation date as of April 11th. They did not tell me if I was terminated, laid off or what. Now, I want to claim unemployment in Florid
I moved to Orlando, Florida as of April 19th from Jersey City, NJ. I worked in NYC, as a contractor from December 1, 2014 until management took my resignation date effective April 11th, 2016. My resig... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Unpaid salary discoved in private audit?
My overseas contract suddenly ran out of money prior to the end of the contract date. Those affected employees were terminated and sent to their respective home of record. The company had lost control... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

can I collect unemployment if I was let go because of down sizing. and I did collect for 12 weeks then they call me back and I worked for 2 months and then they fired me?
I was let go from my job because of down sizing, I did collect unemployment . Now they called me back to work at the same job, I worked there for 2 months and now they fired me. can I still collect ag... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Will cashing in a 401k, early with penalty, will it effect unemployment.
I was on short term disability 8/9 - 11/11 (surgery lumbar issue)released to return to work but couldn't go back (copd, emphysema, asthma)as I had VERY shortness of breath. I work in a factory, fast p... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I terminated an employee based on hearsay
I own a Temporary Staffing Agency in Georgia. I terminated an employee on 07/31/09, based on outside information that this employee was selling applicant's personal identification information to illeg... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Is a non compete still vaild
I signed a non compete 9 years ago and have recently left the company. Due to the time frame is the agreement still valid or is there an experation? Also, at the time of the agreement the company was ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I want to resign due to health reasons
I have been a dedicated worker to a company for many years. I received excellent reviews and outstanding performance. Last summer we were told that our department was going to either dissolve or merge... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Relocated and Fired 2 days before recruiter is due commission
I was in a 12 month lease and I was relocated two hours away. It was 2800 to break my apartment lease. The company offered 5000 relocation. It was 1500 to get in a new apartment near the new job and I... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

boss told me the comp can let me go w/ bonus & severance now she seems to be avoiding the option.
meeting with me to tell me that people think I'm applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What recourse do I have regarding unemployment?
I left a part time position to accept a full time position with another employer. After less than a week, I was fired from the full time position. The employer said that it just wasn't working out. I ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My wife received partial unemployment for a total of 30 weeks of $3000
My wife received partial unemployment for 30 weeks in Missouri for a total of 3000 dollars she received a letter today stating she did not report her full wages for those 30 weeks as I was wondering t... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Vacation time payout when usage hasn't been tracked
Hi, I am an executive at a CA (private) company. I am being terminated with a severance package. I have 100 hours of vacation time accrued in the vacation tracking system and it is my understanding th... applies to California  ·  0 answers

From part time to Per Diem(Elimination)
My company hired me part time a year ago. Recently the company was sold. The company never lay off an employee. How the get rid of employees is that they "Per Diem" them by eliminating their hours to ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

My boss owns two businesses and is never at the one that I worked at I worked for him for a year he recently let me go under the grounds that one of my Co workers said I was not doing my job I had not been issued a warning of any kind I went to get on une
I was working for a tire shop in magnolia and in 1 year had achieved the top position I worked in this position for another year until the buisness in question appoached me and offered me more money n... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

How to protect myself and my spouse from retaliatory action once I sign my severance package.
Greetings, I was recently laid off from a local Parks and Recreation who also employ my husband as an instructor, site supervisor and he also volunteers 2 nights a week to run open gyms for the local ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment from a lost full time job if I am part owner of a partnership LLC? If I take out money for personal reasons, will this be considered income?
I am the president of an LLC company. I do office administration work and my husband all the labor. I had a full time night position, but was down sized. I make with drawls and transfer money for my h... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Compensation Reduction
Employer in Pennsylvania - Employee in Connecticut Salary $63,000 cut to $30,000 without notice, paid bi-monthly - the reduced amount showed up in the bank. A partner is sending $1,000 "make up" check... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Who can I hire to help me with my unemployment claim
applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

am i entitled to unemployment benefits?
applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

so after working for a company in seasonal work I quit to take a better job now it appears im going to be laid off can I collect unemployment ??
so I quit my seasonal job to work for a better company more money....this new job is also seasonal now it appears im going to be laid off in a couple weeks....can I collect unemployment until im calle... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Do the unemployment rules in Georgia qualify my case for constructive dismissal?
This is a brief description of what I would bring to the unemployment office in Atlanta, GA to press for a constructive dismissal and I wanted to find out if you felt I had a strong case. In short, em... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Training others to do my job when i was told it was eliminated?
I was recently told that my job has been eliminated along with about 6 other group members in part of a 1500 person workforce reduction for a large corporation. I am in the middle of a 2 month period ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Is this considered retaliation from my employer
Last week I was informed I would be reporting to a new boss because my current boss is leaving. Next day I met w/ new boss and was verbally offered to stay in my current position w/some changes to my ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Could I qualify for unemployment benefits?
I recently resigned a position. After speaking with my supervisors, I reconsidered & rescinded the resignation, which both encouraged me to do & told me would be no problem. When I decided to rescind,... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can I get unemployment if I quit?
I have been at my job for 2 years and about 8 months ago I got a new boss, we started seeing each other. I was a manager and while dating him I recieved 2 raises and amazing evuals. After a few arguem... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Possible age descrimination
My husband works for a company in Birmingham, AL. He has over 30 years and is 58 years old. They offered a very small severance package to those age 55 and over with 20 years or more with the company.... applies to Alabama  ·  1 answer

I'm waiting on the state of IL. To renew my nursing lic. They are 4-6 weeks behind on renewals. I can not work without my renewal. Could I receive unemployment while I wait?
Waiting on renewal for my nursing lic. The state of IL is 4-6 behind. I can not work with out my renewal. Could I receive unemployment while I wait? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

do i have a case of retaliation?
I WAS A MANAGER FOR A LARGE RESTRAUNT CHAIN IN OHIO THEIR POLICY ON HARASSMENT IS IT IS TO REPORTED TO HR IMMEDIATELY. I REPORTED A SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIM FOR CREW MEMBER HR RESPONDED BY MAKING THE M... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is this justifiable?
I called in on my day off, was told by boss that we should be filling out the check for EVERY (loan) customer reminded her that she has worked in that store and was aware that we do not fill out the c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What does disallowed non mom unemployment Oklahoma?
What does disallowed mean on a non mom unemployment in Oklahoma applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

In N.H. if my job was elimated can I collect unemployment?
In N.H. if I was let go because my job was elimated can I collect unemployment? TY applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

Question about unemployment
Descibed in message applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

After winning our unemployment appeal against Verizon, should we hire a private attorney?
We won our unemployment appeal against Verizon. We have in writing by the State that Verizon indeed violated the EEOC's 2011 agreement with Verizon as well as discrimination (I have muscular dystrophy... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

What should I be mindful of before I sign any agreement? Any legal recourse on the “random” tests?
Hello I was informed by my coworker that I am being laid off next week in a massive layoff. After questioning the CEO, she informed me that I will be offered a severance of 9 weeks pay, 1 week per yea... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Does new COBRA rule apply to me?
There are new COBRA rules (part of the Economic Stimulus Act) allowing for a 65% subsidy of a terminated employee's COBRA premium. I am trying to determine of I am eligible for this benefit. I was inv... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Do i need a lawyer
Hi,I'm trying to contact you about a problem I'm facing due to becoming unemployed. Immediately after becoming unemployed I filed my unemployment claim only to find out I am unable to claim what I'm e... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can A Previous Employer Make Extraordinary Attempts To Prevent Someone From Obtaining New Job?
I was fired from a job last March. Reasons given were completely false. Employer attempted to fight unemployment. When confronted that he lied, he backed down, allowed the unemployment. Now, when I am... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

I am on state disability and applied for Social Security disability I am being Severanced and want to know if I have to pay all taxes the bigger check would help
My company is moving and I am to be Severance out I'm wondering if I have to have all the taxes taken out I am on state disability and have applied for Social Security disability the larger check woul... applies to California  ·  0 answers

South Carolina. Do I qualify for unemployment benefits if I cannot work for my employer for a period of 6 weeks because of Carpal Tunnel surgery. My employer doesn't have FMLA and isn't firing me but isn't paying me.
I have had elective surgery for Carpal Tunnel syndrome (although I probably could not continue to do my job unless I had it) in South Carolina. My employer does not offer FMLA (less than 50 employees)... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

My job was eliminated after 5 years of service because the office I was working for wasn't profitable for the comany anymore. I was told I would only receive half of my pto. Is that against the law?
I have 150 hours of unused pto. I was pulled into the office this week and was told that because the office isn't making a profit that my job was being eliminated and that they would pay me one months... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can I receive unemployment if I quit, due to the job not being what I was told at hire?
The company that I work for recently laid off many hundreds of people, including me (the company lost a big contract). I was given 3 weeks notice. A week before my last day, they offered me a temporar... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have a case
I worked for a national respiratory company for just over 5 years. I was intially hired as a sales rep (and signed a non-compete) but assumed the role of manager within the first few months of employm... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can I (a former employee) request money for the remaining 15 weeks after the stated on the agreement
On a signed severance agreement there is a mismatch between the amount and a number of weeks to be paid, i.e., the amount is for 19 weeks (according to the employer's policy) but the severance agreeme... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How does leaving a company because of rumors of termination affect a non-compete agreement?
My non-compete agreement was not funded. Nor was there any agreements of severance pay if terminated. I heard from my immediate supervisor that they (higher management) had grounds for terminating me ... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

can an employee be laid off now, collect unemployment, and then be re-hired later ?
Can an employee be laid off now, collect unemployment, and then be re-hired later ? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

can you get unemployment benefits if you buy cobra insurance
can you get unemployment benefits if you buy cobra insurance applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

My employer did not attend my unemployment trial how does this affect the out come?
My employer did not attend the unemployment trial. How does this affect the out come? applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

can I apply for unemployment if a company hired me and never employed me
applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can you file unemployment if you were terminated because of harassment complaint?
Can I file unemployment if I was terminated because of harassment complaint? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Do I qualify for unemployment?
Hi, I am in a leadership development program at work, which lasts 2 years. Last Nov, I was approved for FLMA and was told that when I come back, I will need to repeat the second rotation, when I chall... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

FAILURE TO INFORM EMPLOYEE INJURED EMPLOYEE OF BENEFITS, AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION
ON 9/11/00 MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED ME WITH BI-LATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL, AND WAS TOLD TO APPLY FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION. WHEN I INFORMED MY EMPLOYER, THAT I WOULD NEED TO FILE A WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM, ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

on mat leave, laid off due to lack of work?
I work for a small heating and air conditioning company approx 35 people are employed. I am on maternity leave. I delivered my son on 1/25. I was put on bed rest per the dr 1 week before delivering. I... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My job was eliminated and now I have to meet once a day so I can teach other my skills that others do not know How much cooperation should I provide I have a severance package for 9 years of service
applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Why is my employer against me getting unemployment benefits?
I have been working for a Dr. in Nassau County for 6 years. I am a surgical assistant.I am under the suspician he is doing things he shouldn't be doing to his employees. I get paid by the surgery. Usu... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My employer gave my hours away out of spite, is this bad ethics and should I file for unemployment?
I quit my job in May. My employer asked me at 9:15pm after I was done my shift, to work the next day at 1:45pm. I told her my daughter had a doctors appointment at 3:00pm and I could come in when done... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Does a 28/28 rotational schedule qualify me as partially unemployed for the 28 days I am not working
A lot of people at my company filed for unemployment in Texas. We work a 28/28 day rotation. We received unemployment for the time we were not working or being paid for the 28 days off. The company ap... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Does a 28/28 rotational schedule qualify me as partially unemployed for the 28 days I am not working
A lot of people at my company filed for unemployment in Texas. We work a 28/28 day rotation. We received unemployment for the time we were not working or being paid for the 28 days off. The company ap... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can a resigning FTE claim Unemployment Insurance if her self-determined 90-day notice is shortened
A salaried FTE resigned and offered to work another 60-90 day period of transition which the company appreciated and thought would be helpful. As we approach the 60 day mark, we are noticing that ther... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can I be fired for being a witness for my friend in an unemployment hearing? I need help immediatly!
I got my friend a job with me and Wendy's and she worked there for about 6 months and all of a sudden they had a problem with her. They said she needed to work on her performance and she did. The mana... applies to Georgia  ·  2 answers

Can I receive unemployment if i quit my job?
The company I work for has recently undergone a change in the majority of the management team. My boss was recently fired and I feel that i am being targeted due to our friendship. They have placed an... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

"termination" caused by transferring to another daughter company within the same mother company
Hi, we work for a subsidiary company under a larger mother company, and the mother company is now transferring us to another subsidiary company. We need to first get terminated and then re-hired by th... applies to California  ·  0 answers

FMLA leave and use of own sick days
Dera Mel, I am a Northeast Ohio school teacher. I recently gave birth to a son four weeks early on July 18. My intentions were to use 30 days sick leave and 6 weeks of upaid FMLA and return to work No... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Recently my employer removed a portion of there company that pertained to me and several others. 6 individuals(including myself) were told we still had jobs with a different title/positon or they understood if we wanted to leave. 5 other individuals were
Recently my employer removed a portion of there company that pertained to me and several others. 6 individuals(including myself) were told we still had jobs with a different title/position or they und... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Do you have a extension on filing unemployment
If I waited 5 years could I file. applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I have an issue with my current employer which has made working there stressful on me. I have put in to leave at the end of April but want to leave sooner. My question is on asking for a severance package. While it would be hard for me to prove unpaid ove
I have an issue with my current employer which has made working there stressful on me. I have put in to leave at the end of April but want to leave sooner. My question is on asking for a severance pac... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Employee misclassified as Independent Contractor
I was hired by a company to work as an employee in their IT department as a Web Developer. After almost 2 years of employment I was switched to independent contractor status and allowed to work from h... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

can you go back and reopen an old claim that was not completely used up
had large amount unemployment but never used it all applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Is this Wrongful Discharge
I worked as Call-Center Team Lead here in Cleveland, Ohio. Several weeks ago my Director brought to my attention a letter that someone sent anonymously to the CEO stating that our new director was rac... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I want to know if I am engaged in a case of Constructive Discharge
I was hired as a Maintenance Manager. Two years ago I was told by my manager that they had hired a new Maintenance Manager. It turns out this is a friend of my manager and they had been trying to get ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I use to work for a trucking company and this company is now blocking me from receiving unemployment and is reporting false information to other trucking companies I apply for. Can they do this to me?
I had an incident in 2018 where my truck slid down a dock on ice while park, then another incident in June 2019 where I backed up in a dock and scrapped the side of my truck and reported to claims. I ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I collect UI from another state from contract work, but quit a local seasonal job?
Specifically, I quit my job and moved from the Midwest to Washington state, and I was not employed for about five months. Then I worked a contract job for five months based out of Colorado, made reall... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Would NOT accepting job offer w/Non-compete prevent me from collecting current unemployment benefits
The position I accepted did not include, nor was there any mention of a non-compete agreement until I was ready to fill out the employment papers. The previous employee in this position told me that h... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I'm in Ohio and I signed a workman's compensation settlement and release agreement. After going through the EEOC I have found out that I have retaliation charges against my employer. Can I sue my employer even though I signed the workman's comp release?
I signed a workman's compensation release paper. I asked my workman's comp lawyer was this normal release agreement. He said yes! I end up finding out later after looking through evidence and going th... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case and how do I Present it?
I was fired froma job that I had worked at for over a year and a half for a theft I didn't commit. I was devistatted that they would even think I would do such a thing and was crying so hard, all the ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Employment terminated for supposed HIPPA violation. Can I sue for wrongful termination?
2 postings on Facebook page led to allegations of HIPPA violation. I have documents showing I did not violate HIPPA 18 Identifiers or PHI. Ex-employer blocking IDES unemployment pay. Have appealed to ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I work for a staffing agency in Dalton, GA. The company i am working for through them is hiring me in two weeks but the plant is closed all week for Christmas. Can i claim a week of unemployment for this?
Work for staffing agency. Dalton, GA. Company i work for through the staffing agency is hiring me in 2 weeks. But the plant is closed December 23 to January 3. Can i draw a week of unemployment? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If the employer I work for retires, I am left without a job, can I get unemployment benefits? In Colorado.
If the employer I work for retires, I am left without a job, can I get unemployment benefits? In Colorado. applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

If a company is selling one of their locations.
If at the beginning or the store closing your dm assured you not to worry and that he would have a position for you. Well that was two months ago. Since then I've never missed a day I've been one of t... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

1099 employee with business half way complete for company falling apart!? what do I do?
I am a 1099 commission paid sales rep for a construction company. The company is owned by 2 owners the majority owner and the minority owner. Both owners the Majority lives in Texas and I have had no ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Retaliation? Please help...
I will try to be brief. I was fired after eight years of service. I had an excellent attendance and performance record. Several months prior to being terminated, I filed a sexual harassment claim agai... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Fired for having an accident
I worked for a Private Carting/Sanitation Company. I was fired for having an accident with the truck while working. A police report was not made. My boss made me return to finish my route after the ac... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was terminated a month prior to my 401K vesting date; do I have any recourse?
I was terminated by my employer on November along with several other employees. I will be 59 in January and my anniversary date is December 8. It was implied that the termination was performance relat... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Position eliminated while on disability
During the time I was on short-term medical leave my salaried position was eliminated. For the first six weeks I was receiving full compensation. Now I'm receiving 70% of pay since it is now considere... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I have been My employer almost 10 yearsIf my position has been eliminated and given notice under the warn act and I am on short term disability am i still in titleed to I still receive a severance package Being offered
California applies to California  ·  0 answers

Employee Misclassified as Independent Contractor
I was hired by a company to work as an employee in their IT department as a Web Developer. After one year and 10 months of employment I talked to my employer about plans to move approximately 100 mile... applies to Texas  ·  3 answers

Can i collect unemployment if im still employed but my employer isnt giving me any work
My company has not sent me out on a job since 12/14/17 . applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My unemployment benefits have been pending for 5 weeks
I am just wanting to check all avenues. I was terminated for interviewing with another law firm on my own time after work hours (how they found out I do not know), but the policy manual states seeking... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

what constitutes discrimination based on sexual orientation in IL
I quit my job due to my boss threatening to withhold my pay and made threatening comments my sexual orientation, threatening to have me on my hands and knees to get it back. Does this constitute discr... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I had lived in Northport Alabama for 12 years and the pandemic come around and I had family up north where I'm from and therein Pennsylvania and Maryland and so I went and stayed with them to try and work and we working for the carnivals and stuff and the
My part of my family is in Alabama where I stayed and the work got slow so I went up North I'm from Maryland and went to stay with family in Pennsylvania and I was working in the carnivals and stuff w... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

My husband was fired. Now they are refusing to pay final check.
My husband was talking with his employer this week about a raise he was promised. My husband went into work this morning and his boss told him, "I am accepting your resignation." When my husband said ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Are we in big trouble?
My Husband is being sued for "non compete" breech in Ohio. His former company was a wholesale distributor. The company he now works for (as a 1099 employee) in an independent representative for severa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How do I handle 2 employees who are demanding immediate pay for their final pay. I believe that I have to pay final pay next pay period. In nj.
I have 2 employees one quit one was let go. They are demanding immediate pay because they think I owe them back pay. I am up to date on their pay it's just they don't understand biweekly payroll and t... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If my company moves within MASS do they have to offer any kind of Severance package?
My company is moving from Hudson MA to Foxboro MA applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I am preparing a counteroffer of my severance agreement. The agreement states that all benefits
applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can I be entitled to Unemployment Benefits due to Hostile Work Environment?
I feel that based on the description of a "Hostile Work Environment" I should be entitled to Unemployment benefits if I quit my job. I truly feel I have no other option. I am the only woman that works... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can I be entitled to Unemployment Benefits due to Hostile Work Environment?
I feel that based on the description of a "Hostile Work Environment" I should be entitled to Unemployment benefits if I quit my job. I truly feel I have no other option. I am the only woman that works... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Last paycheck bounced, terminated with no pay.
I recently quit a job that I had for 9 months to work with a co-worker in a startup business that he owned. 3 months pass and I think everything is good until I see the financial papers. We lost most ... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Can I be terminated for performance two months after successfully accomplishing a performance test?
Two months ago my employer gave me a performance test. Three tasks were assigned to me that I had to accomplish in 2 weeks. I was able to accomplish those within the time and have the documented proof... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Pending Termination
I work as the H.R. Manager for a family owned business with 250 employees. We have no employee handbook and few company policies. Basically there are different rules for everyone, depending on who who... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I gave my 2 weeks notice and 3 days later learned my department is closing and thjose still employed are getting severance. Can I revoke my notice or do I have any other options?
see above applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Hi! I've been working as a live-in caregiver for a patient with Alzheimer for 7 months. My employer (his wife) fire me without a cause. Am I entitled to ask for a severance?
I live in California applies to California  ·  0 answers

My former employer offered severance. When I signed the agreement they responded saying that it had to be signed within 15 days but that wasn't stated in the agreement. Can I sue?
My former employer offered severance. When I signed the agreement they responded saying that it had to be signed within 15 days but that wasn't stated in the agreement. Can I sue? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

My daughter went to jail and I had to go get her baby because he has only her and I I called my job 2 hrs before my shift and explain my daughter and baby he fired me i have worked there 4 yrs I signed 1 write up in 4 yrs can I get unemployment benefits
My daughter went to jail and I had to get the baby I called 2 hours before my shift and explain what happened and manager told me if I was there for my shift I would be fired I got fired the baby has ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Is this a hostile work enviroment and am I eligible for unemployment?
Event 1: Boss said I was not doing my job and screamed at me. Event 2:Boss asked me "am I on something". Said I am not doing my job. Blamed me for not 'tattling' on co-worker for not connecting scanne... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

My full time position is being eliminated as of 5/31. They have offered me a similar full time position but for much less money. if i refuse this position, am i eligible for unemployment
full time position eliminated as of 5/31. been offered another full time position with same company at a different location but for less money. if i refuse this job will i still be eligible for unempl... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Reduction in compensation after non-compete signed
I signed a non-compete in Ohio in 2006. I am a Sales Rep for a company and about half of my weekly income comes from commissions. Recently the company added a new quota on the amount of weekly sales t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

is a Non-compete contract required in AZ?
I am a health care provider looking to resign my employment at a subspecialty firm, to work for a hospital-based group that is not related to that subspecialty or its type of care provided. My contrac... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Michigan
I worked at a factory that was shut down. I was fired because of a minor distruction of company property. Can I still draw unemployment? applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My boss said I resigned. I did not resign. Do I have any rights.
I work for Honda of Mentor Ohio (Penske Automotie) for 7 years, did a beyond a good job as a sales manager and was paid well and well liked. The vice president took a dislike to me and wanted me out (... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Severance, termination and discrimination
I was recently laid off from my firm when it made a business decision to shut down our group. The group has been in trouble throughout the year. I was the most successful member of the group, the only... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

demoted from salary to hourly and employer won't tell me my new wage? can I not report until I am?
I was demoted from a salary position to an hourly position and will be given a hefty pay cut. My new position has started but no one will tell me my new hourly wage. Payroll says they havent been told... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am based in Ohio and our administration talks to us like children. Of course theirs not much I can do about that. Though, a very recent act has hurt my pride as a hard worker and concerns me. Now they post a list of all nursing employees who were late f
Now they post a list of all nursing employees who were late for work at the time clock, for all departments to see. This is highly insulting as I feel ridiculed for being one minute late, and the 36 h... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Employer refusing to pay/pay on time
My husband has been working for a guy a month now. He was told he'd be paid salary. $800/wk half cash half check. Every week he's had to fight for his pay. Just tonight he refused to pay until a job w... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was offered a voluntary severance package from my employer. The initial offer agreed upon and the final paper work have 2 different amounts. The final paper work is lower. Do I have any grounds to get the initial agreed upon offer?
I was offered a voluntary severance package from my employer. The initial offer agreed upon and the final paper work have 2 different amounts. The final paper work is lower. My employer double my bonu... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

RIF and pregnancy discrimination is this right?
In February of this year the job that I was hired for went down and was “supposedly” going to start back up in April of 2020. I asked my manager if I could take an voluntary layoff (I had just fou... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Thirteen month ago I had been fire because one of my employees said I hit her and that wasn't true I could'it have unemployment I had been working with this company 8 years Can I do something about this Thanks
Let me know if can do something about it applies to California  ·  1 answer

I Rescinded my resignation, can my employer force unpaid leave with no promise of future employment?
Will I qualify for unemployment while looking for a new job? applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My weekly hours have been cut, may I fill for partial unemployment even I signed a document for hire stating that I would not fill if laid off
My weekly hours have been cut, may I file for partial unemployment even if I signed a document upon hire stating I would not file if laid off? applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

the president of the company i work for made a smart remark(im a guy and he asked if im on my period) to me if i leave do i qualify for unemployment?
the president of the company i work for made a smart remark(im a guy and he asked if im on my period) to me if i leave do i qualify for unemployment? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months then get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. Is it illegal for me to collect the paid leave from one
I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months the get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. I... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months then get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. Is it illegal for me to collect the paid leave from one
I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months the get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. I... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

signed contract to be an employee 1 month ago, but a certification board wont let us work?
Its a fiberglass company and i am suppose to be paid 1700$ per pool and 500$ per spa, but even though i am contracted as an employee we have not even been approved to leave for work in over 1 month. I... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I signed an agrmt not to sue in exchange for severance - can I still sue?
I signed an agreement not to sue in exchange for a severance package after being terminated for a very "fluffy" cause. My employer is playing games with my final paycheck saying they are going to with... applies to South Dakota  ·  0 answers

i lost my job and was also denied unemployment benefits in nj is there a program that can help me until I am able to find another job ?
i lost my job and was also denied unemployment benefits in nj is there a program that can help me until I am able to find another job ? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If I gave my employer 4 weeks notice before I quit to move across country, can they require me to sign a form stating I can be fired at any time between then and now and will be unable to get unemployment benefits? Is it legal for them to make me sign thi
I finally got the date of my families move set and planned and let my employer know, I gave them 4 weeks notice. Today in my tip envelope they had given me a form to fill out stating my final day and ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If I refuse to sign a non-compete contract and get fired can I still collect unemployment benefits?
I have been employed at my current company for over a year. I work in fine jewelry sales as a sales associate in a privately owned jewelry store. My company recently decided to draft and force us to s... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

unemployment issues due to appeal
I got terminated from long john silvers for a breech of contract. they said i thew a piece of chicken at my manager. I didn't threw the piece of chicken at my manager. I tossed it at him. the reason w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can commission paid non sales employee be asked to perform misc. work when have not customers?
Hello. I am a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio. I work fully on commission. If I have customers booked that day I get paid 50% of the profit minus service and supply fees, etc. If I do not ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

My limited-term position is being sunsetted, and I have been given 6 months and an end date to my employment. Am I eligible for severance? FYI, my employer is a major university in California and I have been employed as exempt and full time for 8 years. T
My limited-term position is being sunsetted, and I have been given 6 months and an end date to my employment. Am I eligible for severance? FYI, my employer is a major university in California and I ha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Compensation While Waiting on Clearance Transfer
I work at a company in VA. I was working there for 6 weeks when I was called at work the Monday before Thanksgiving and told that I had to pack up and go home (after I had already been there for 5 hou... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I resigned from my current job and my last day was November 29, 2004. I then requested a delay of r
Is this legal? "fault" for being unemployed, and Can I collect unemployment? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Recently been terminated after 7 months of work and believe this termination was unjust. My question is can I collect unemployment and sue the company in the state of New York?
Recently been terminated after 7 months of work and believe this termination was unjust. My question is can I collect unemployment and sue the company in the state of New York? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I work in construction, due to bad weather lately I've not worked a 40 hr week. can i collect unemployment?
I'm a laborer in moisture and conditioning. Excavating. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

School district making employees go into homes during covid.
I was furloughed from my job as a paraprofessional at my school district. There was over 100 of us. After it was voted on because the administration said there was no work for us, because our school w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can you get unemployment if your employer (untruly) states you were PRN an unavailable to work?
Hi..I have been working at my job for the last two years. Recently I applied for school and was accepted to attend full time. I advised my job that I would start school full time in January and asked ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete as an independent distributor
Will non-compete hold up, if I did not sign anything regarding the bonus program? I signed an independent distributor agreement in California with a Company from Cleveland, Ohio 23 years ago. It says ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Ohio IT non-compete
I accepted a position as a Help Desk/Support technician. I put in my 2 week notice and started work the Monday following my final day at the previous position. 1 week after starting at the new positio... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

if I am terminated for performance will I receive severance?
I feel the performance termination was not favorable, meaning metrics are inaccurate, and goals are unattainable given our work load and number of accounts we support applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Eliminate your position
I have been laid off. As I was told, my position was eliminated, however I am currently training someone to do exactly my job. They were just given a different title. They even announced it at a depar... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

WhIle on temp disability in California; my company notified me that my position is being eliminated, they told me that I will get a severance but not till I am off I'd disability. Can I collect that now or must I wait?
I have Lupus & mctd. I am in a flair and new treatment. I will have 3 more months off. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Am I stuck in a non-compete agreement?
I am stuck in a non-compete contract that I was forced to sign. I worked for over twenty years in a small family owned business in Ohio. I obtained a college degree while employed there in anticipatio... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If an employee puts in their resignation letter, but you want to release them a week prior to resignation date. Can you file for unemployment?
If an employee puts in their resignation letter, but you want to release them a week prior to resignation date, Can they file for unemployment? applies to New York  ·  2 answers

When you take a job and they tell you originally that you have flex time, can work through lunch and if ill can work from home. Then they take it away can you quit and get unemployment.
When you take a job and they tell you originally that you have flex time, can work through lunch and if ill can work from home, Then they take it away. Can you quit and get unemployment? applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

can a privately owned company implement pay cuts without employee agreement to take the pay cut?
There is not a contract after the first year of employment for pay amount, but they were given only a 30 day notice of the pay cut, basically handed a piece of paper saying 'here's your new pay rate'.... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful termination. No miss conduct. Awarded unemployment. Escorted out in my underwear.
Do I have a case? Defamation?emotional, punitive. Everyone saw him escort me out in my skivies! applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

im currently getting unemployment i have ony received 2 checks i was offed a job that i have experience at if it doesn't work out can i return getting benifits
receiving benefits again after employment applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

my doctor has not released me to return back to work
my employer says that my FMLA has ended and that my job will be terminated, what can I do. Am I eligible to receive unemployment compensation? applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I was working for a company for about 2yrs was fired then14 days they rehired me could i claim unemployment for those 2 weeks i missed
Me and sup had miss understanding about uniform applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I resigned from my job by providing a (proper) two week notice after eight years of service because I was offered a higher paying job at a different company. Two weeks into my new job the company terminated my employment while within my 30 day probationar
I resigned from my job by providing a (proper) two week notice after eight years of service because I was offered a higher paying job at a different company. Two weeks into my new job the company term... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

What can I expect from my ex-employer's unemployment appeal?
I was fired from my job on January 26th of this year. It was during an audit that my district manager fired me because as a cashier my drawer was turning up short quite a bit that month but I know for... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Will claiming money in a class action lawsuit violate my release agreement?
Does my release agreement keep me from claiming money owed from a class action lawsuit that I did not file? I was recently laid off and signed a release agreement in return for a severance package. Sh... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How do I approach the appeals process with the feeling that I was wrongfully terminated?
I was denied unemployment after being wrongfully terminated because my associate accused me of hitting him, which I did not and if my previous employer did a thorough investigation, they would've seen... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Terminated and them wanting me to pay invoice
Here's the issue - I was let go or fired if you will, from my previous employer - I was DENIED my unemployment benefits because somehow my employer said I was abusing the internet during business hour... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Unjust Termination - Legal Action?
I recently accepted a management position in Huntsville AL (an at-will employment state); it required that I move from Colorado Springs, CO. I moved to Huntsville 5 months ago and have been working ha... applies to Alabama  ·  1 answer

Illinois - Put in my notice and was discharged immediately. Per IDES guidelines, am I eligible for unemployment since I was not discharged due to misconduct?
Illinois - Put in my notice and was discharged immediately. Per IDES guidelines, am I eligible for unemployment since I was not discharged due to misconduct? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I sign an employment contract stating that I would work on a rotational bases . I am an aircraft mechanic and I would work overseas for a extended period of time ,and then be off for the same time in this case they told me a (3 months) rotation. which was
I sign an employment contract stating that I would work on a rotational bases . I am an aircraft mechanic and I would work overseas for a extended period of time ,and then be off for the same time in ... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Can my employer deduct vacation pay from my last paycheck after he had already paid it to me earlier
I took a vacation in early July with about 3 days of vacation time I had left that my former employer had stated that I had left. About a month later, I gave my 2 weeks notice because I had received a... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to collect unemployment if I resigned for good reasons?
I resigned from my job two weeks ago, I was turned down for a promotion which should have been mine. I worked at this company for two years and have worked my butt off. I was a POS Supervisor incharge... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Hi, I'm working in a medical device company in CA. I was put on LOA when the COVID started for about 6 weeks. Our HR didn't let me go on LOA and file for unemployment before they forced me to use all of my vacation days that I had, and there was no other
Hi, I'm working in a medical device company in CA. I was put on LOA when the COVID started for about 6 weeks. Our HR didn't let me go on LOA and file for unemployment before they forced me to use all ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can companies set requirements to withhold servence pay from older workers
Recently my company sold our business contracts and is in the process of shutting down operating units within the plant. One area of the plant will remain running and they have decided to staff that a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If my employer filed but unemployment tax returns but is in arears will i be denied my workmans comp claim
Unpaid UC taxes will this affect my ability to collect applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Laid Off to Discover Employer Rehired the Guy I Replaced After He Got Fired From His New Job
I was recently laid off from a part time position during my six month review for a position that I had been working for during the past eight months. The Executive Director, who personally sought me o... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Fired & given my tip money in a sealed envelope in cash. Do I have to pay the overpayment back?
I was fired from a bar after 2 weeks of working there. It was due to my disability but I know that is hard to prove. I came in to get my final paycheck and tips. I went in with my Grandfather who is a... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

I worked in California for almost three years and then got job change to Washington state for about 8 months and then got lay off, which state I can apply for unemployment benefit?
I worked in California for almost three years and then got job change to Washington state for about 8 months and then got lay off, which state I can apply for unemployment benefit? applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Wrongful Termination Without Cause
I was terminated from my job a few days ago after 2 1/2 years of service. The reason that my employer gave me was that my skill set did not match the direction in which their IT Department was headed.... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

I have a job offer letter and completed my 1st performance evaluation-
I received a job offer letter in May 2011 to include pay increase, vehicle, gas card, cell phone, vacation-amounts are given. I completed a performance evaluation and received meets or exceeds on ever... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

If my employer offers a voluntary severance to reduce the employees, would I still qualify for umemployment benefits in MO.
Employer is offered voluntary before the involuntary. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

w2 supplemental severance/settlement taxing rate and writing off expenses
I worked on a year-to-year basis at a major cultural institution for 11+ years as a restorer. My first bad performance review came ten years at the job, followed by the loss of job at age 51 nine mont... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

I was laid off and given a 2 month notice. They now want to extend it 4 more months. What should I ask for? FYI I will have a 24 month severance when my notice time is completed.
see question applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

If you start a job but won't get paid until Feb 17th can you still file a claim since you don't have funds available?
Can you still get the normal amount of unemployment up until the week you are to receive a paycheck? applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

can i sue my employer if i cant find a job after a layoff
My position was recently eliminated, received one week severance. Can i sue because i am having difficulty finding a new job? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have a leg to stand on?
I am 47 years old and was forced out of my job. I had performed well for 9 years and a new manager came in and stated that my performance was sub par and demoted me. I was then subject to 4 months of ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Bonuses owed per my employee agreement
My severance offer did not include outstanding bonus money that is owed to me during my employment. How do I obtain the funds owed if signing the release will void my rights? Thank you, applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

If I resigned from my job of 15 years because of retaliation and harassment from my boss, which I know would have ended in me getting fired. Will I be able to draw unemployment?
I wrote up a new Sous Chef we got in our dept in Nov of 2015, for cursing at me, every since then I have been written up about 8 to 10 times, he took my day shit and week ends away put me on graveyard... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I GOT FIRED YESTERDAY AND TODAY THEY OFFERED ME MY JOB BACK.
IF I REFUSE TO GO BACK CAN I STILL FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I filled out my severance paper work on 12/19/2018 when should I start getting payment nothing as of todays date 3 checks worth.
last day was 12/8/2018 how long should it take until i get a payment almost been 21 days without a paycheck. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Two pay cuts within a year
I was making $20/hr and took a $2 pay cut about 8mos ago and just last friday (7-9-2010) i and other employees were confronted with $4/hr or more in pay cuts. Most accepted right away, but i didn't an... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer was recently let go from the building i manage. They are bringing in a new management company, the requirements on my job are changing drastically. If they offer me a position under their new company, do i lose eligibility for unemployment if
My employer was recently let go from the building i manage. They are bringing in a new management company, the requirements on my job are changing drastically. If they offer me a position under their ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Laid off?
I was laid off recently and have a non compete contract, can this be enforced legally. i am drawing unemployment at this time. But have interviews within the same industry. thanks applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can employer read private e-mail w/o notice?
I was recently terminated by my employer for disclosing "confidential" information. The confidential information was a resignation letter that a former employee copied to me (I forwarded it to two oth... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I think my former employer is retaliating with bad references.
I am a 55 year old former employee of a company that dismissed me from my position at the beginning of 1999. I did accept severance pay and signed the agreement not to sue. I have since been searching... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Termination
I have a strong case to file a wrongful termination against a fortune company. But I would like to settle with them. What is the guideline to negotiate the severance package? What is the "market price... applies to California  ·  1 answer

who do i contact in okla to be able to cash my last 3 payroll checks
i have 3 payroll checks and 4th due on may 10th i have asssssked my boss says dont have it- i am a senior worked 15 yrs for this family that recently changed within family. i cant afford an atty, have... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

if i was fired for a company policy that did not exist. then told not fired then was given permission to do the same thing originally fired for. But, have not worked for 2 months shouldnt my employer compensate me for time. 32years employed
I was working A division when I quit and went over to the B division same company. After a week B fired me . When inquired they said Company policy you cannot switch. I was not aware been with Co. 30+... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Company was bought out. Received an offer to work for this new company but might not want to take it
The owner of the business I work for is retiring and has sold his company to a competitor looking to absorb the employees, machines, and clients from our current boss. Tomorrow is our last day, our cu... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My daughter was laid off due to elimination of her position. She is under 40 and lives in Virginia. It was totally unexpected having worked there for over 9 years as a good employee. She felt “ambushed” in her office. She was informed of her lay-off a
State of Virginia under 40 severance with no consideration period applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I was given the option of getting fired without reason or resign with severance pay and agreement of all the executive director wanted. I was set up for months (finding good out after the fact) to quit or get fired. One of the 2 women who caused this is f
I was hired in March 2008 as a cashier. Moved into the office as an assistant in the assistance department of St Vincent design Paul NKY in November 2009 and in 2011 became the director of the Assista... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

if notice is accepted and you are released immediately paying you for the 2 week period and final check in handed to you. can they set your termination date at the end of your 2 week noticed even though all ties are done. thus preventing you from filing f
I gave notice due to unsafe work enviroment. I later offered to move to another branch but was denied and sent on my way. they paid out my 2 week notice but informed me i was termed. they set my term ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was layed off in January for economical reasons. I am currently collecting unemployment. my former place of employment has resently posted my job on indeed web site with out offering me my job back. can they do that?
I was layed off in January for economical reasons. I am currently collecting unemployment. my former place of employment has resently posted my job on indeed web site with out offering me my job back.... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Should I sign a non-compete when I am bringing skills to the job to create new function there?
I am interviewing for a sales job. I have very specific skills in a specific sales area. I am interviewing for a new division that I would create and run at the company. My prospective employer wants ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can I get my job back?
I was terminated from an employer due to a recommendation from an EAP counselor, saying I was "non-compliant" with they had set up for me at my employer's request. What made me " non-compliant" to thi... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

medical
I was working full time when i was forced to take a medical leave. My doctor has will not write off on allowing me to return to work just yet, am i eligable for unemployment? thank you applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an RN get unemployment in Ok if the state levies a Tax issue on my license?
My state has a rule if your taxes arent current or any issues you cant renew you licesne applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Merger nightmare - legacy employees terminated after severace package expires
I am a manager for a large insurance company. We are in the 2nd year of a merger. The severance package that was established for employees who lost jobs due to the merger terminated in April. One by o... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Discharge:DRP
I was recently discharged from a management position for a national restaurant chain. I believed that the underlying factor was a conflict of interest between myself and my GM. The "reason" for my ter... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am in a union shop, we get a week off every year for the annual shutdown. They do take volunteers to clean shop but if we sign up and dont get chosen to work we are told we are unable to collect unemployment benefits for lack of work because the union v
I work for a union shop, and each year we have a 1 week shutdown and per contract if we sign up to work the shutdown and are able we can save a weeks vacation. If we dont work we have to use that one ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I started employment in 1981 and was told I could retire after 80 points 50yrs age and 30 work time , sometime in the years it was said that was no longer , is that breach since I started with all these forms to fill out ,one may have been that and never
Michael c . employed for 32 years but no retirement to get just a severance applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My company is about ready to close, i have been there for 18 years, if they offer a position at another company in Toledo and I an in Dayton too far to commute would I be giving up my unemployment?
I think it will be happening by the end of the year applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I am the only employee in my company that lives in NH, my job has been eliminated and I am not sure
my employeer has paid into unemployment in NH. How do I find out ? The company is Porter Airlines based in Toronto Ontario...... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

my husband is a pending asylum case and has authorization to work in the US and is registered with Homeland Security, If he is receiving unemployment due to COVID-19, will he also receive the additional $600 as stated in the Cares Act?
my husband is a pending asylum case and has authorization to work in the US and is registered with Homeland Security, If he is receiving unemployment due to COVID-19, will he also receive the addition... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Part time worker not picking up extra shifts, implied termination
Hello, I had a question about my wife's part time job. She is currently a nurse in an assisted living facility. She works a position called the Baylor shift. She works saturday and sunday 7 pm to 7 am... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

witholding pay
I was at work 15 min. april 19 2004,hurt my back and went home,was taken off work until may 17,2004 my employer refuses to pay me until my next pay june 2,2004 and then only show as other on my pay I ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Pregnant and Work
I am currently 9 months pregnant and expecting to have my baby any day now. Im currently working for a company that has just filed for chapter 11. I received a letter in the mail from my HR and Payro... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I got laid off a month the ago Nov 16 2016 and I still haven't got unemployment they said I got penalized 5 weeks for same thing and 2 weeks waiting period I might get my old job back in 1 weeks so will I get anything at all i live in California I didn't
I got laid off a month the ago Nov 16th the ago Nov 16 2016 and I still haven't got unemployment they said I got penalized 5 weeks for same thing and 2 weeks waiting period I might get my old job back... applies to California  ·  0 answers

is it legal for employers to not pay vacation pay after quitting
I have worked for a condo in palm beach for about 3 years, i have givin 2 weeks notice, at the end of this i asked my boss about my vaction pay, which is 40 hours now , she told me she doesnt have to ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

NEEDED AT HOME
I HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD SON WHICH HAS ADHD AND IS FAILING SCHOOL I NEED TO BE HOME TO GIVE HIM LOTS OF HELP CAN I QUIT MY JOB AND RECIVE UNEMPLOYMENT ? HE FIGHTS OTHER CHILDREN ETC... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I am trying to get a copy of my serverance agreement that I sign from walmart but after 3 weeks of trying I've got no response what can I do
I am trying to get unemployment and they need it. I have called and e-mail several people in HR but no response I have till Monday to send it to unemloyment. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Age Discrimination Claim?
Mark M ma1mck@yahoo.com 5-6-05 RE: Age Discrimination Question Dear Counselor, Last week I responded to an ad for a Street Department Worker at a certain village in Ohio that will hire through the May... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I had worked 2 part time jobs for 1 year, one turned into fulltime, I then had quit other part time job because I now had full time job.A few months later the full time position had been eliminated. I did stay on part time and unemployment is denying me u
Worked 2 part time jobs, one turned into fulltime. I then quit the other part time because I had a now full time position. Then after, the full time position was eliminated company wide. I decided to ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I was told by another attorney that my husband would not be eligible for the additional $600 unemployment compensation under the Cares Act because he does not have a green card and based on Substantial Presence Test. He is authorized to work in the US, he
I was told by another attorney that my husband would not be eligible for the additional $600 unemployment compensation under the Cares Act because he does not have a green card and based on Substantia... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

i work for a company in Florida but they use an employment agency to handle their payroll so my W2 says I work for the Alabama company, not my Florida company where I report to work. What state do I file unemployment in?
I work for a Florida company that uses an Alabama based employment services company which is what appears on my W2 and in the employee handbook as my employer. I went to my employer in December as the... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

I was offered a job w non competition
It states that I may not work in any field that could be considered a competitor for 6 mos. regardless of the reason of separation. This would make me unemployable in my field. Would I be eligible for... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

So my job ,closed on December 13 of this year, I was offended a servance package, I did sign the paper work, I was explain about a severance package, but how long do I have to wait for it to get deposited ,into my account
Information on a servance package, in Amsterdam ny. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can they refuse to give me sick pay? Im desperate, need to know.
I work at a place here in california. We have 3 days sick pay each year. the issue is, when we are sick even with doctors note, they do not give us sick pay for that day. instead they only pay us once... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Sir: I am a military wife and health professional who accepted a PRN position at a hospital in Maryland in 2015. My immediate supervisor openly pursued and encouraged an environment of sexual inappropriateness with one of the employees. Both of them made
Sir: I am a military wife and health professional who accepted a PRN position at a hospital in Maryland in 2015. My immediate supervisor openly pursued and encouraged an environment of sexual inapprop... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

how do i find attorney been out of work going on 4 weeks now unemployment still undecided. so really have no income
was let go cause employer missplaced fmla paperwork i turned in. i do have dr copy and appointment summary. but the are claiming they never recieved it do i have right to have my union stedard to revi... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Do i have a claim i have proof that my employer has discriminated against me bc i am a 40 year okd female they wrongfully terminated me in june 2017 with fmla due to a mustake on hr part brought back rejnstated job after 6 weeks of unemployment and then s
See above applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

I was liad off for 8 weeks this past January and Febuary. I have been back to work for the same company now for 5 weeks. Am I able to file unemployment for those weeks I was laid off?
Answers applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

If I retire from an executive position for 42 years can I get a severance package?
I was strongly pressured to retire after 42 years of service because of the current financial situation within the association. Is there any possibility of asking and getting any compensation for this... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is the no-compete clause valid in California?
There is no-compete clause in my severance package by my employer, and it states that I would have to abide by laws of other state, even though I work in California. applies to California  ·  4 answers

Can an employer in FL withhold a weeks severance pay for items that believe that I possess?
I was let go on 11/16. My boss told me I would get paid for the next two weeks, one of those weeks was the week I worked, the next week was not worked, but, nonetheless he told me that I would receive... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Am I able to pursue a suit for what I believe to be wrongful termination
I was an exempt manager for a major chain store in Pa. and I believe wrongfully terminated for theft. Am I able to pursue this legally? And if I do are they able to stop my unemployment benefits while... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Agreement and General release form breached
I signed an Agreement and General Release agreement on March 2nd. I was laid off from a large company in a company wide layoff I was told. I received my regular paycheck on March 9th. After the 7 day ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have a case of job retaliation, wrongful termination, and/or harassment? Feels like all of the above...
I was promoted to assistant manager, never trained for it but they needed someone because previous managers were steeling. I made a mistake and the write up they wanted me to sign said they would "ret... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Severance Agreement accepted on both sides, employee signs, can the employer rescind?
I worked for an organization for more than 24 years. I progressed through various roles, increasing responsibilities, and was considered the top performer in my executive position. My child was experi... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Is non-compete still enforceable?
I was forced to sign a non-compete to accept employment after I had left my previous job and moved some 150+ miles away. I was let go without cause without receiving any severance as laid out in my no... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can I refuse a paycut without quitting? Employer is falsely accusing, and bullying me.
Sirs: I've been an hourly worker for a small manufacturer for over 11 years. I get along fine with my supervisor, and 99% of the people in the company, but the owner, who is also the chief engineer ha... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

how or can I sue a lawyer for sexual harasment
I was referred by a friend to hire a lawyer that she knew for a few years, I hired him to file divorce, he got the information wrong three times. on the first time he came to my home he started tellin... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can a person still collect unemployment in IL if they refuse a offer letter with non-compete clause?
The do not complete clause says for 1 year after departure that employee cannot engage in direct or indirect competition with the company within the industry. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was approved for unemployment in Ky I found a job during that time in which only lasted 3 weeks. I was terminated today because I couldn't do job way they wanted and no experience in the field of work. So I will call in another claim on Sunday. That bei
See,above applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My workman comp is pending and I received a thrift incentive plan saying I was terminated and it said severance what does that mean
Can I get my 401k out while workman comp is pending applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Repayment of Sign On Bonus with incorrect dates
My employer gave me a sign on bonus. The bonus letter says that if I leave within one year, I am obligated to repay the bonus, but the letter uses the wrong dates (stating things like "i.e. before DAT... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

Refusal to pay wages, overtime and in timely fashion
I recently took the position of "Assistant Manager" with an hourly rate of $10/hr at a new Restaurant/Sports Bar/Ale House in the NW suburbs of Chicago on November 8th. I kept record of the hours work... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I am facing being asked to resign. If I refuse and am terminated, can I still get unemployment?
Hi there! I am facing being asked to resign because I am unwilling to transfer to another store (which would be a 2+ hour commute plus tolls for a part time job). I've been employed with this company ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can I be sued for breach of non-compete?
In late 2002, I began working for a not-for-profit company that publishes websites for various clients, including "Client X". Nearly a year later, I was asked by my employer to sign a Confidentiality ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

My company closed my home office while I was away on an expat assignment. Now they are pressuring me
My company closed my home office while I was away on an expat assignment. Now they are pressuring me to accept a change to my assignment and a new agreement that is less favorable to me. I am an Ameri... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was promoted to assistant manager, never trained for it but they needed someone because previous managers were steeling. I made a mistake and the write up they wanted me to sign said
I was promoted to assistant manager, never trained for it but they needed someone because previous managers were steeling. I made a mistake and the write up they wanted me to sign said they would "ret... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits If Fired For 1 No call No Show
There was high demand for vendor pick ups fat my job. I do logistics coordinating. Not enough time during the day to get everything done so I would work at night to finish and cover everything for the... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

can I sue
Won do appeal against former employer who said I resigned after notify of payroll errors they stated false reason to deny unemployment and I have recordings and documents that proved all info they pro... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Was given a letter with date contract ending left before contract ended and new employer came in. Submitted resume to new company but was never called for an interview. Denied unemployment benefits
Is it a waste of time trying to appeal the decision applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Was given a letter with date contract ending left before contract ended and new employer came in. Submitted resume to new company but was never called for an interview. Denied unemployment benefits
Is it a waste of time trying to appeal the decision applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Wrongfully discharged?
I have been in Sales and Sales Management my entire career and have recently found myself unemployed from what I believe to be unfair practices. I was working in the Cleveland area and had been recrui... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I was transferred to Mexico after 2 years of working in California. My boss is the general manager for both plants Tecate Mexico and in California . My boss and I got along great I requested a personal loan and was placed on Mexican Payroll because accord
I was transferred to Mexico after 2 years of working in California. My boss is the general manager for both plants Tecate Mexico and in California . My boss and I got along great I requested a persona... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can employer go back in and recalculate severance if they ask and employee to stay longer than date it was originally based on
Company moving to another state ..They gave my husband and end date of Aug 31st and then afterwards asked him to stay through the end of the year.. applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Questionable Employer Ethics and Compensation Questions
Hi, I've been working at a company for over 10 years and have noticed several areas of questionable discrimination, although I don't know whether that term can be applied legally to these situations: ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is Staffing Agency liable since I quit my job after I accepted theirs and then that job disappeared.
Accepted a job for more pay, better hours and possible temp to hire through a staffing agency that was hiring alot of people for a client. Spoke with client, and was offered a job. Was approved and to... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is there a consult fee?
Extremely slanderous termination by employer denying unemployment Monies.... Seeking attorneys consult without fee. applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

age discrimination in severance
My company is going through several rounds of cuts in headcount and I'm one of them. I am concerned that there may be some degree of age discrimination or other bias at work in my regard. I am over 40... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

can cashing a sererance check void collection of unemployment?
there are rules to cashing check, says can't collect any other settlement monies applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Maternity Leave and FMLA
I work for a large, reputable telecommunication company as a software engineer (Im also management employee). I received a severance package the day after my maternity leave ends and while on FMLA. I... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Hi I was working for a company in Florida my husband was recently killed in a car accident and I am left in another state with my two kids I have no choice but to move back to Texas where all my family is I let my company know two months in advance of my
Unemployment question applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

By law what must an employer offer as a rescission period in a severance agreement?
The decision period is either 21 or 45 days. However, there appear to be different rules for over and under 40 years old. The rescission period actually begins after the employee signs the agreement. applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Can unemployment know I was discharged before me, my employer hasn’t yet notified me
My employer is trying to fire me stating I stoled money, but the money was there. applies to California  ·  0 answers

My employer is trying to force me to resign through extreme micro-management
I was hired as a mid-level Manager. I was then subsequently given the responsibilites of my previous Director without a promotion or pay increase; i.e. the scope of my responsibilities changed dramati... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Is there a distance or time limit to where an empolyer can send me without compensation?
Can an employer decide to send me(non exempt)anywhere they want for as long as they want without compensation for travel? If I refuse can I apply for unemployment? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I lost my job because my apprenticeship ended
I'm an optician apprentice and I failed the practical part of my license exam. I no longer am an apprentice and my job let me go. Can I collect unemployment ? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can I add a future employer reference inquire clause to a employment separation agreement
20 years of service with company- severance offered but concerned the employer will black ball me from future employer reference applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Job Elimination
On June 26 2008 I was told that my job was eliminated. I was offered a severance package or I could stay on with the company in a different position. I chose the other position, and still with the sam... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Laid off but my employer says I resigned - can they do that?
I signed a separation agreement after being laid off (unexpectedly) in order to receive my severance package. I recently discovered that my previous employer has sent out letter(s) informing people th... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is the employer required to pay me a penalty fees or more pay for waiting so long?
My employer did not pay me my full wages worked, even after submitting my wage adjustment sheet signed by a supervisor. After I notified my parol and hr a month ago I have not received my missing pay.... applies to California  ·  0 answers

employment agreemnt
My company is based in Dallas, Texas I am based in Ohio. They were purchased on Nov 12 by another company with an HQ in California but is a VA corporation. They have asked me to sign a non-compete. Th... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can an employer state they will not give pay increases or a longevity pay out as part of their job description? This is a full time position with benefits.
I have worked for the same hospital 21 yrs, i topped out of my pay scale, but each year prior to this i have received a longevity pay out. this year my job description changed and they are offering my... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I be fired because I heard my boss yell that I was an f---Btch and I called him on it?
Today I was suppose to meet with a client and my boss told me to reschedule, so I did. I was in my cube working on other issues at hand, when I heard the owner/my boss ask another employee why I left ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How to go about getting my seniority back after being let go while on sick leave for cancer
How do I go bout getting my seniority back After my company so called outsourced my position after 11months into my job! I was diagnosed with Largyneal cancer and my doctors put me on sick leave my co... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

had a stroke quit my job can I collect unemployment
had a stroke in hospital; told company I quit applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Wrongful Termination and Defamation of Character
I have worked for a company for the last seven years as a Property Manager. The owner of the company has always been volatile but I made the choice to stay because I liked my job. One of the condition... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I live in NJ, worked for a digitial services company that focused on only the law firm vertical who are based in MN. My territory covered PA to WV. I was laid off when my entire department was restructured and received a severance. There was no cause for
Severed without cause (at will employee) Mass restructuring of my entire department Not looking to work for a named competitor 1year non compete applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I sold a business, and may face non compete litigation soon
I sold a business based in PA which sold medical alarms over the internet. The buyer is based in Ohio. As part of the sale agreement there is a 5 year non-compete provision. 1 year after signing, I wa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Trying not to let the door hit me on the rear. . .
Hi Mel. I have been working for a company for nearly three years. In December the owner passed away. Rather than give the business to the son, the widow has decided to sell it. and put us faithful emp... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Withholding Two Weeks Pay
I just started working for a company and was informed that that they withhold my first two weeks pay. They can "loan" it to me, but I would have to pay it back and it would be deducted from my net pay... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can i get any kind of unemployment benefit or some kind of ssdi i was recently hospitalized for kidney stones and have been off work for 2 weeks need to go back to work but cannot till doc says its ok
were can i find this info or wat should i look for applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was assaulted by a coworker n called 911 and then fired the next morning?
Working for the past 3 years for a retail wine and spirits shop in NYC. I was assaulted by a co worker who has been there for 12 years. She grabbed me by my shirt on the upper collar and bruised and s... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can a corporation tell you and employees to get tougher skin and allow an abusive customer in store?
Customer entered store for the first time that day and was mad at the world and took it out on my employees, my customers, and myself. I never made any negative comments to this lady nor did my custom... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

paycheck stubs handled outside of human resources
I was recently laid off with severance as my position was eliminated from the company's organizational structure. Working in Information Technology, it is normal procedure to remove an employee on the... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

vacation pay after lay off
My company recently laid off two employees. What are the laws concerning vacation pay in Pennsylvania? Are they entitled to the vacation pay for any vacation that they have not taken? If so, how long ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

State of missouri, does home health agencies have to pay equally for overtime pay? And not straight pay for managers?
Regular staff are payed overtime pay but managers do not get it applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Discrimination Harassment Retaliation
Because an individual is employed by an At Will Employer and basically no explanatin is necessary for an employee's severance fromm service, is it possible to challenge a lay off using Tort Law? Can T... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I HAVE WORKED FOR A GOV'T COMPANY IN SASK. CANADA FOR 38 YEARS AND MY POSITION IS BEING ABOLISHED ARE I ENTITLED TO A SEVERANCE PACKAGE?
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AFFECTING SOME OF THE DUTIES I AM REQUIRED TO DO FOR THAT POSITION, OTHER HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVED, BUT CAN PERFORM 25%OF THOSE AND HAVE WORKED IN THE GREENHOUSE IN ALL Phases of... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

when I apply for unemployment and I've worked for the same place for 1 1/2 yrs but it was sold part way through my employment, how do I enter that in my UI claim forms?
Am I supposed to record the entire time I worked in the same place, or only since the new owners have owned it? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can you get unemployed if you had to sign a severance agreement to get your payout of 4 weeks?
I was fired while on my approved vacation time because i didn't answer an email while off work. Made me sign separation agreement to get 4 weeks payout applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

an employee worked for my restaraunt for 2 weeks and i terminated
he worked for me for only 2 weeks and i let him go he has now filed for unemployment applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My Doctor is having surgery,will not keep all employees
My Doctor will be having a hipr replacement. He will not keep all employees. Can I collect unemployment applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

my ex employer offer me a severance agreement the same day they let me go, out of frustration i signed it, but my employer didn't. sense i don't have a copy with both signatures does the agreement stand or can i reject it///
the reason why i want out of the agreement is 1. we both sould of signed it together 2. this agreement is keeping me from getting a job. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Does my employer need to offer us severence pay?
My employer, AEP, is selling my power plant to another company Lightstone energy llc. As part of the sale, the employees stay with the plant. However, those of us that would like to stay employed with... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Severance if I leave?
I have worked at the same plant for 20 years, although it has been sold two times. They have historically (and recently) offered their "enhanced severence package" to employees whose jobs have been el... applies to Alabama  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to vacation pay?
I got laid off and only received a few hours notice, also my check did not include vacation pay which i was entitled for. My employer said it wasn't company's policy to pay vacation, sick days etc. Up... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

wrongful termination
I was fired the day I was to return back to work from a valid workers compensattion claim. The reason they gave me was that they had me on video working while i was off. I never did and i know it was ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

The resturant was purchased and has to close for up to two month am i eligable to collect unemployment benefits and if so who does the claim goes against?
The resturant was on the market for three months. The new owner has offered me the same position once he has finished re-modeling which hes guessing will take 2 months applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

So many great questions! So few answers :( .....
My company is lying telling me there is no work for me on my non "intermittent" fmla days. I don't receive a paycheck and cannot receive unemployment because the company has me listed as an active emp... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

My boss bullied me into resigning. Is this constructive discharge or wrongful termination?
Six weeks ago I made the mistake of going into my boss's office when I was upset about a perceived miscommunication (she always gave the impression that her staff was welcome to do so) and made the ev... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Am I eligible?
I have been very recently terminated from my previous full-time employer of 3 years because of an accidental firearm discharge (self-inflicted wound) on company property, NOT during regular business h... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

My husband appealed an unemployment insurance denial he was given a phone call hearing which he missed because they didn't tell him the date they printed the appt call time on the back of one of the papers that he had given them in the past , so he wasn't
Need to go above the local appeals office because of unfair treatment applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My sister and I have worked for the same brand of resteraunt for ten years she wants to become a manager which in turn will no longer allow me to work there because of Nepotism. Am I entitled to a severence package and how much if so is reasonable?
Both worked for same company and same brand. She wants to be a manager which will force me out of a job. Am I eligible for a severance package? applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Harrasment
I worked for a wireless retailer for ten years. About six months after my employment began I was given more and more responsibilities and within a year I was running the entire company. The organizati... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Salary pay deduction
I interviewed with a company that offered me a specific yearly wage that I would be compensated for hourly. When I actually began the job they requested I take a slight pay cut and get a salaried comp... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Is starting a new job just cause for a notice of hearing be rescheduled as it a critical to be good.
Is New employment just cause to request a continuance of unemployment that the employer decided to file the very last day they could. In good faith i called the u/c to tell them to discontinue . I nee... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Employer retailiated my responding to a performance memo by terminating my employment.
Do I have good grounds for a "retaliation" lawsuit based on the following information. My immediate supervisor prepared a "Improvement Plan" memo that contained several issues that were used as the ba... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Pay was short
My check was shorted by a whole days pay. How long does my employer have to pay me for that day? applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was working under a W2 on a 6 month contract. When the contract ended I took another position on a night shift. After 2 weeks I can no longer continue working these hours, can I still claim unemployment from my previous employer?
Both positions were on W2's and I would be leaving the second job of my own accord. applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was recently denied Unemployement benefits for an entire week because I was out of the
See Question above. Bottom line question: where does the ORC state that one cannot leave the local labor area for one or more days in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I worked in West Virginia. I put in my 2 week notice and they let me go before completing my notice. Do I qualify for unemployment
My boss was a bully. I reported it and it didn’t help. I put my notice in and he let me go beforehand applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

my company is closing as of Sept., and are not offering us anything in return, if i choose to leave before the closing date, can i still file for unemployment?
company is closing they claim they have no funds to keep location open. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Retaliation in Iowa by my employer if I file for partial unemployment benefits?
I was hired by a doctor's office as part-time 3 years ago. I then became full-time after a full-time employee quit. Eventually I was made salaried full-time (40 hour week). Another part-time person wa... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Not receiving pay for work performed
Hello, I was working as an at-home call center rep from 1-8-2008 through 2-1-2008. I quit the job on 2-3-2008 for reasons I can explain later...they were justifiable. Two pay periods went by and I nev... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

can I sue my employer for consequenceing me for abiding by the same Union policy they failed to obse
Last week I was sent for a drug test on a Saturday because they couldn't give me a definitive answer as to why they were sending me first answer they gave me what is it I'd violated some safety protoc... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

What is the standard for defamation?/False accusations to avoid paying unemployment ``
I have been working for a small co. for the past 3 yrs. and I have always been an exemplary employee. One day I made the terrible mistake of being honest with my employeer and I told him I was applyin... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unfairly denied unemployment benefits. Appeal hearing Tuesday, need advice.
I left my employer of 7 years in August. There is confusion determining if I was fired or if I quit. I feel like the term "Involuntary Resignation" may apply to my circumstance. My boss accused me of ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

can my employer force me to sign a new employment agreement by with holding my pay
I was under an agreement for 2015, they wanted to change the pay program for 2016 (understood), but the condition of the agreement was that I would lose all pay still owed for 2015. They forced my sig... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Do I have a case for defamation?
Nearly two years ago, my former employer forced me to resign or be terminated after 14 years with a spotless record. I never received a performance evaluation in the 14 years I was employed, nor did I... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Laid off with a future termination date
I was told I was laid off on 12 Jun with a termination date of 14 July. I was told to shut down and was escorted out of the building. If get a new job before 14 Jul, do I have to tell the company that... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

FMLA - coercion
I was out on FMLA from my job of 2+ years at an NGO while my terminally ill brother was in the hospital and when I returned to work after 9 weeks they had hired a new director in my sub-dept. We do no... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can they tell me no to unemployment
I was in a hurry and entered wrong information in a computer and got fried for it. My boss is suoppose to go to work three stores in front of everyonr and dose not and so I send a e-mail telling him t... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a noncompete be enforced if a company lay's an employee off?Would being on uneployement be a good argument (against public interest)?
I was layed-off from my company and had a non-compete.I had certifications prior to my employment with this co.Also being on unemployment i am required by the state to search for work in my trade.If i... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I'm 53 years old, I worked in a nursing home for a little over 10 years. I'm prone to getting respiratory infections due to allergies. Now with this Covid19 threat I quit my job due to the fact I am scared of catching it and passing it to my family. Am I
Am I eligible for unemployment benefits? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

What can be done when your supervisor retatiates against yoy for asking for reasonable accommodation
State employee with 20yr seniority I am 47 yrs old with type 2 diabetes wearing an insulin pump. In November of 2011 we ordered new uniforms and I asked for a uniform that properly fit due to my pump ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Compensation for PTO when laid off.
I worked at a store in PA for a company that is headquartered in FL. The store closed, and I was offered Severance. The agreement states: "PTO is prorated from the beginning of the PTO year through th... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I worked for a company for 30 years got laid off and received severance package for 52 week after 5 years went back recieved my years back with company and same vacation now I'm being laid off again got letter telling me I would got 52 weeks again so I ca
Yes applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Performance lay-off
I was fired quoting performance reasons, and employer isn't providing any specific reason or recent performance & related personnel records. There has been no performance related issues or discussions... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Rerto pay for pay increase
I have been overdue for a pay raise for over 2 years now. All other employees have been given an increase. My employer has finally decided to give me one, but will only retro me back 6 months. Is this... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Who can I contact in Fort Worth Texas about an ongoing discrimination case against my previous employer
I was discriminated against by the Vice President of Operations in my previous employment. I was awarded unemployment benefits and filed an EEOC claim that is ongoing at the moment. I need representat... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Leaving Employer with Tuition Reimbursement Agreement after a Pay Cut
I am leaving a job where I received tuition reimbursement. I am 2 years into the 3 year period in which I owe money back if I leave and the company has requested I pay back a significant portion of th... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non-compete clause validity
I work as a H1-B employee for a small to medium sized software consulting firm based out of New York. This company has a contract to provide profesisonal services to another organisation in Rockville,... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was fired for sexual harassment and need help please.
I just read article by Neil Klingshirn about Sexual Harassment and the Rights of the Accused. I read it because last Friday I was fired for sexual harassment. I need your help. I'm in New Hampshire an... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

my employer was granted a dismissal without prejudice that expires Dec. 10,2010, if they refile,
can I file for a dismissal without prejudice in order to prepare my case. this is concerning an unemployment appeal by my employer. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I had a job last June for a month. I damaged their van and didn't say anything.I got fired. but, I didn't know it was damaged. now I'm penalized for 20 weeks for unemployment. Also I had a job before this pandemic and was token out of work due to Covid. I
Yes applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I worked for a large insurance firm and signed a non compete on my first day. Two years later, I lost my position due to downsizing. Is my non compete still valid since I didn't chose to lose employment?
I was wondering if my former employer can enforce my non-compete if my position was eliminated and I was placed on severance due to downsizing. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Retro pay?
Husband works for an international company. Has worked for them for two years. Back in Feb 2016, he interviewed and received a new position within the company, along with a pay raise and shift differe... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

A employee accuses a co worker of stealing prescription drugs from her purse and then quits because I didn't reprimand the accused employee and now ex employee wants unemployment benefits
Would a employee be able to receive unemployment benefits because I did not reprimand their co worker that they accused of stealing prescription drugs from her purse in her office. The accuser quit be... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

ee worked 28 hrs, 8 hrs holiday pay & 8 hrs vaca pay = 44 hrs pay OT?
I need to be able to give my employer proof that in order for this employee who ended up having a 44 hr work week is not entitled to OT pay due to the fact that he did not actually work over 40 hours.... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Lay off and relocation of position
Our company is laying off our department with severance (and WARN Act notice). They are relocating the positions to S. California. They recently posted the new positions with a higher job title, grade... applies to California  ·  2 answers

how long is the time frame to quit when a employer changes your work conditions and pay over an extended period of time
I was promised 600/week salary, living quarters on employers property and use of a car. For the first 12 weeks i was paid only $400/week, aprtm. and car. Finally after 2 and a half months employer beg... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Older workers benifit protection act
Does the employer have to individually negegotiate a severance offer under the older workers benefit protection act? Can they offer a seperation agreement without offering "compensation over what is e... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case?
My employer recently fired me because they believed I was stealing I was not an the have no evidence of such actions they fired me anyways over the phone an told me there was no reason for me to comeb... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

How can your job terminate you for not being able to return 2 work & do your job duties when u cant
I'm from darlington sc. my doctor took me out of work on sept 26, 2016. I was approved for fmla and short term disability. My job told me that I needed to return to work on January 12, 2017 or they wo... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

what do i do
I was approved for time off to get my cdl to drive for my company while gone employer field position I called to return and was told I was fired I field for unemployment and was approved now company i... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I work for a big corporation with severance. I am on disability from work and may be considered fit to work. The company back filled my job as they needed to have someone in the position. If there is not a position for me available at the comp-any am I en
off work on LT disability for almost 2 years. my position was backfilled. They say I can apply for a position if one is available. If one is not available then am I entitled to severence? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Settlement Amount
I've sued the county due to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by my ex-attorney. I am now without counsel and the county has scheduled a settleme... applies to California  ·  4 answers

Is my information being mishandled? And can i do anything for slander?
My employer asked me to go to school for an accounting position. I have been in school for 3 years now and i'm almost done. Last semester i found out that my HR person was in one of my classes. She ha... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I'm in AZ and worked for a place for about 6 years then was let go and I collected unemployment for 6 month until it ran out. The same company has offered me my old job back but say I have to sign a letter stating
Like I said they say in order for me to come back to work there I have to sign a resignation letter for the future applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I work full time for a company in sales. I currently get a salary + commission but they want to change me to commission only. That’s not enough money to live on. I might be able to convince them to lay me off. To complicate matters, I have a part time L
Can I use my LLC as a contractor for the commission and not jeopardize my unemployment benefits? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can my employer switch my pay from salary (exempt) from one pay period to hourly the next period if I didn't work a full 40hrs then switch back to salary the next pay period?
f I'm supposed to be paid salary and I'm Exempt if I work less than 40hrs for a week because I went home sick 2days do they still have to pay me my regular salary pay? I'm being told that because I'm ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What does non mon disallowed mean
I was checking my unemployment claim and it said non mon disallowed applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Hello, Can you please answer a question for me. I have worked for a company for 3 years. Another company recently acquired us on 6/27. We will be on their payroll starting 7/24. They gave us an offer letter that basically says our role will not be continu
Hello, If we sign this offer letter(which we have really no choice) are we still able to collect unemployment in PA after 12/27? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non compete questions, 3.
1. Does the employer have the right to introduce a non compete contract on employees after their hire date? 2. If the employee had been terminated for not signing the non compete, would they have been... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

wrongfull termination / union misrepresentation
one year ago i was working as a route driver for a baking co. and was a substitute for another route driver. I serviced a store that has a manager who has a reputation for be degrading and extremely r... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

i currently have an employment contract with non-compete that is about to expire in NJ. My employer has stated if i refuse to sign i cannot work for him. If he does terminate me for not signing can I collect unemployment? I have no intention of going to w
I am Director of Operations in name only. Basically I have become a salesman. My non-compete only covers his commercial business and I am allowed to try and take the military piece I brought on board ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

abuse of 'at will employment' clause
The 'employment at will' clause is being abused by the employers these days. I am an engineer. In my last job, my employer wrote explicitly the 'employment at will' clause in the offer letter. After f... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How Can I dispute a false accusation and get it removed from my record?
I was accused of saying that I wanted the world to end and that I wanted to hit people over the head by a coworker where I currently am a Temp worker. The first, while close to what I said, was not qu... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can I collect unemployment
So they let me go because somone in the office accused me of being disruptive in the office where a door was shut and saying insubordination But yet when I was told to punch out and leave I did punch ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Do my unemployment benefits freeze during an employer appeal of benefits.
My employer says I violated company policy because another employee shredded personal papers on the day she was terminated while I was retrieving personal property for her. I was unaware of this actio... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 13 years. I accepted another job with a different company. And with the new company I'm unable to do the job. The new company let me go. Can I collect unemployment?
Just the question above applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

With Hold Of Servance Pay
MY employer has threaten to with hold my servance pay , because they believe i have company property , I have replied to them i have no such property . How should i pursue this ? Can they withhold pay... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

HUSBAND WAS A SUPERVISOR AFTER 13 YRS HE WAS WRONGFULLY TERMINATED
hello my husband after 13 yrs at his job as a supervisor was wrongfully terminated . the company has not given him a evaluation in two yrs and he has always been told how well hes was doing . this com... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Singled out for paycut
My employer recently cut my pay from $11 to $9 an hour claiming that business was down and he cut my hours too. However even though he claimed that everybody was getting a pay cut, I found out that I ... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Does my employer have to pay me retroactive pay (in IL) after I signed a pay raise contract months ago and I haven't seen the raise yet?
My employer offered me a pay raise for increased responsibility at work. I agreed and signed a contract for the increase but have not seen any increase on my check or my hourly wage. Am I entitled to ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is the employer require to pay holiday pay?
My Employment Agreement states: . "Employee will not be entitled to compensation for holidays or vacation. Employee shall be eligible for such holiday pay on the first of the month following 60 days o... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Severance was written in agreement as, paid as if wages and regular with holdings. Chk was %40 rate.
agreement states that any monies will be paid as if they are wages with regular with holdings. My w-4 was modified, as I've done in the past, to 9 allowances. I withheld many retaliation claims to get... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete
I have been with a company for a few weeks. They had me sign a very broad non-compete with a duration of two years after severance. I have a new offer (more money) and want to move on but the new empl... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Where can I find how to prepare a Brief to Appeal Disqualification for Benefits.
Today is the deadline for filing a brief to Appeal Disqualification of Unemployment Benefits which had originally been granted to me but appealed by my employer. The reason was termed: Grossful Miscon... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

should I sue or take the money and run
I work for a large corporation and have worked for them for 22 years, I am 52 years old. Rumor has it some of us may be terminated soon, the company offers severance of 2 weeks per year but you must s... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

An employee who only worked for less than 90 days has claimed unemployment. What are the chances of winning an appeal?
Our company was granted to appeal an ex-employee's UC on the grounds of termination was based on poor performance during his 90 days probationary period. Will we win this appeal? applies to California  ·  0 answers

my employer doesn't pay overtime. they use to put on all piece rate employees pay check we only worked 40 hours no matter what time frame we were there. now they make it look like they are paying us a base rate and overtime rate but we are still paid the
no overtime pay from a 50 million dollar annual revenue a year company. stealing money from our checks to pay others applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay former employer the money they overpaid me?
I put in my two weeks notice at my former job and they asked me to leave and not come back at the end of the day. I got my last paycheck and they say I was overpaid. They will not show me my pay stub ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

layoff case, please help ....thank you!
Brief description: 1. On 6/30, employer told employee, “ I feel you are not willing to help me for the operation duties” Employee: could you mention any specific details? Employer answered few cas... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Refuse to pay back-pay
I work for a major entertainment company here in LA as a computer analyst. Recently several of us have been re-classified as non-exempt due to a mis-classification. Since we have been working 45 hours... applies to California  ·  2 answers

if i get a settlement check to release all claims i my have will that affect my unemployment in CA
i am being offer a settlement to release all claims that i have or my have in the future applies to California  ·  0 answers

back pay in il
My name is Eric i work for a video store. I was told by my supervisor that i can not get retroactive pay. The company does not do that. I was wondering if that was legal or not to refuse back pay. applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

Had surgery do i qualify
I just recently had sholder surgury and i was released to light dutie ,but my employer does not have any light dutie work .they said that they would let me draw unemployment .My question is would i qu... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I get unemployment benefits if I resigned due to abuse at home
I am in an abusive relationship and let my employer an co-workers aware of the situation. I became really depressed and withdrawn etc. The supervisors and two other individuals are a clique who talk b... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Are these pay and overtime errors legal?
While preparing for taxes this year I found out that somehow I have been withheld for 4 dependents. This is incorrect because I only have 1. A few days later on payday my check was short over $50 in o... applies to Alabama  ·  1 answer

department the director stepped down from his position another person was promoted to position my full time position was dissolved the director was moved into a part time position another part time position I stayed to help until all the changes I have be
Should I take the severance or contact lawyer for unlawful layoff applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Can employer hold back commision from a base pay?
I am paid a base pay plus commision. My contract reads I will recieve a base pay of $500.00 plus commision. When I sell something and process the paper work I get all the commision in my next pay cycl... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Was I wrongfully terminated?
I was terminated from my job because they said I didn't call in to let them know I was going to be late one day. However I had called I even have my phone records that show the call from my cell phone... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Was I wrongfully terminated?
I was terminated from my job because they said I didn't call in to let them know I was going to be late one day. However I had called I even have my phone records that show the call from my cell phone... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Company I worked for got sold, I was told everything would stay the same, I am not comfortable with some of the changes unorganized new owners, and they withold my first check with new company, would I qualify for unemployment
The entire time the company was for sale we worked hard to keep the business going, it is a small business, radiator shop applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

overtime pay for more than a eight hour day
I have two questions about overtime. First, if i,m a hourly employee and work more than a eight hour day am I intitled to overtime pay of time and a half. Which I am not recieving from my employer.Sec... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I got hurt at work since then work has shut down I'm suing the insurance company for scaring and pain and what not work gave us a severance agreement but states I won't be able to go after them for any work place injuryes. If I sign this agreement does th
Hurt plant shut down trying to figure out if I can sign it out not applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My boss won't pay me my last week's pay
I told my boss that last Friday would be my last day he said OK .I went in on Monday to pick up my check an he said he is broke an he is not going to pay me what can I do ..I worked for an insurance c... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

IS THIS WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND IF SO WHAT CAN I DO?
I WAS FIRED FOR MISCONDUCT SO I WENT TO APPLY FOR UNEMPLYMENT AND I WAS DENIES FOR THAT REASON. I APPEALED THE UNEMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT AND WENT TO COURT. THE JUDGE RULED IN MY FAVORE AND SAID THAT THE... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I get unemployment after being laid off if I haven't been there 3 months?
I worked all year and paid into social security over $9000 from 3 different jobs, I quit all the jobs and started working for a landscaping company, I was laid off for the season due to lack of work b... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

After being part of my son unemployment case. The retailition started I was wrote up after he filed appeal. Call the EEOC they said I should try sending a letter to owner did on 07/09/2015 I was discharge 07/10/2015 the next day. I have witness to the ret
I was wrongful discharge retailition got to move by 7/24/2015 applies to Mississippi  ·  1 answer

Filed for unemployment while briefly out of country
I'm a NY state resident / US citizen. I tried to claim unemployment benefits for a week during which, for 5 days, I was in the US applying for jobs; for the last two days of the week I was in Europe. ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My company was bought out. New owner had acceptance letters with pay rate and other benifits on 1-1-15. On 1-15-15 I was told that the company has a new pay scale. They are giving a 2 week notice. My pay will be cut by 50% if I stay. My position has not c
Is this legal applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Florida can an emplor say tah you are not re-hirable when are searching for another job
My company says that about many people that they have fired or resgined. When they call our company they that they are not re-hirable keeping them from getting another job they also denie many people ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Unemployment redetermination appeal hearing request has not been honored.
Is there a time limit on how long ODJFS can take to schedule me for my hearing?It has been over 90 days since I requested a hearing to appeal my redetermination and I still have not been scheduled for... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Back pay owed and Termination
I am an at-will employee of a small consulting firm. All 4 employees agreed to defer our compensation when we were operating in the red. I have about $12,000 in back pay salary owed to me that the CEO... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I have been demoted at my job. I was told by a friend tat once you reach a certain bracket in pay that can'y take it away from you, but am unsure if that's true. My question is can my employer cut my pay to go along with this demotion?
I work at Walmart. I am going from an hourly supervisor position to a regular associate. They haven't told me if there will be a pay cut but i assume there will be. I was told by a friend that they ca... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I had knee replacement and I was only supposed to be off work 3 months. but my healing has taken longer. I had release to return to work on 7/15/2016. But when I couldn't return to work in June they terminated me. they told me over the phone in June this.
please help me. am I wrong in thinking I deserve unemployment? what are my rights please should I hire an attorney? Thank You applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Are there circumstances in which an employer is required to layoff his/her employee?
My husband is currently working for someone who will not lay him off. His boss only calls him approximately one time a week to work. He has been trying to find other employment but has had no luck. Is... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Fraud, Retaliation, Wrongful discharge, Hippa..what or all?
Couple months ago a broad text was sent to all the nurses stating..."mandated by the OIG, compliance in-service hours that was originally due on 08/15 are due now, by the end 2/15 and must be complete... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

NO PAY DAY
In the workplace, if you have overtime in one pay period can your boss MAKE you take a day off in the next pay period WITHOUT pay? applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

I was fired after 9 years of employment following acquisition of company by another company. I was told that others who had been laid off or fired were given severance packages. I was not and am wondering if there is are any grounds on which I could advan
The employee handbook states that their are policies of progressive discipline includes verbal warnings, written warnings and suspension. I was not given a warning. The handbook equivocates may, as it... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Need help with worked Holiday pay!
My Employer has given certain "Paid Holidays" throughout the year. If I don't work on the holiday I get paid 8 hrs at regular pay. If I work a full 8 hrs. on one of these holidays, I get paid at 1.5 t... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

Retroactive pay decrease & OT back pay
My husband's co. recently had the IDOL come in, and now they have to pay out OT. He is getting back pay, but only at half pay, and they told him today that they are lowering his hourly rate by $3.50, ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Repay if terminated?
My sister transferred to VA and signed a relo repay 1 year deal. 100% or 0% at the 1 year mark. She just got fired without cause after 2 good reviews 1 WEEK PRIOR to the 1 year mark. They didn't make ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I work a seasonal job at a golf course. I have been getting unemployment (underemployment ( for the past u years I got a phone call today stating if I go through with this new claim I will not be asked to come back next year, is this legal in Michigan
If I go through with this claim I was just told I will not be asked to come back to work in the spring applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Work decides not to continue to pay me
I am a makeup artist at a club that pays all of the artists a shift pay and also allows us to charge a small fee for the makeup applications. I have been their makeup artist for six years now. I recen... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

A friend starts selling services you have sold can I give unpaid advice?
I recently left a company that I had a Non-compete and a severance contract. I have a friend that owns a business and the services I used to sell are vertical to his marketplace. If he asks me questio... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Decrease in pay without knowing pay rate
My husband and the employees at his company were all informed by their owner last Friday 9/25 by letters mailed to each person's home that that was the last day that each person would be on their curr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Pay Rate
I got hired at a company at $14 and hour Two years ago. The hiring pay right now it’s $15 an hour, I am still getting paid Then the hiring pay right now. Am I supposed to be getting a raise so I am ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Suspect of getting laid off while on Maternity leave
I'm 34 weeks pregnant. I was put on bed rest by my doctor last week, 12/3. I missed work starting 12/4. My company/department is in the middle of laying off people by March. I found out they lay off a... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How long dose a company have to make good on retro pay?
I have an ongoing retro payment issue with my employer. They have known for the past 6 weeks that they failed to pay me the correct hourly wage since October of 2016. They have fixed my hourly wage, h... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

why don't we have a choice as to paying into unemployment. I worked 19 yrs for the same company and was terminated and denied benefits.
I was terminated because I failed a drug test. I was cleaned before I smoked, had an accident 3 days later, which was not my fault. I understand being fired. I don't think I should have been denied af... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If you change position and you get a pay cut because of this change, can they take my pay increases that myself and the whole department had received in the past three years?
02/2013 was a deputy sheriff then was promoted to investigation. I received a pay increase because of the promotion. On 12/2015 they change my position back to patrol deputy, I understand them taking ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Withdrawing from the hiring process during unemployment
I live in North Carolina. I was laid off a few weeks ago and just had a first round interview with an employer that I think I would hate. If I withdraw from the process now before I have the opportuni... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Does an illness count as good cause?
I left my job in January due to medical reasons. I have asthma and COPD and the commercial cleaners I used as part of the job we’re causing frequent exacerbations. I was waiting on a decision for SS... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is a Non-compete valid if I am still in my probationary period?
I resigned my job to accept this position. I was not informed of NCA until say I started. I was not paid what they told me I would make, I quit after 45 days. I was still in prob. period. they were to... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

When does the 21-days review period begin?
My company has offered me a severance package today 11/18/05 and stated that my last day of employment will be 11/30/05. However, the letter states that I will have 21-days to review the agreement/off... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Should i pursue the company for my retirement benefits.
I was on disability when the corporation i worked for closed the site. I was offered severance or retirement since i was with the company for 15 years. I selected retirement due to my age, i continued... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

does a general release need to be witnessed or notarized/ we are in Pennsylvania
Terminating an employee and presenting him with a general release and severance agreement. Does the general release need to be witnessed or notarized? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is there anything I can do to an employer even after the statute of limitations has expired?
I was falsely accused of theft and terminated. I spent time finding witnesses and I fought for my unemployment and won. Now I see its expired for a EEOC filing etc. Is there any thing I can do to this... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Fired for calling OSHA
Hello, I was fired on July 11 2013 after returning back from vacation. On June 26th or 28th I had filed a complaint with OSHA regarding unsafe practice my employer makes its employees preform. The day... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My brother was fired from our job for Nepotism after 3 years of this arrangment.
I am a project manager for a small company. I was promoted to that position after many years of service. My brother also worked there at the same position until I was promoted of course. He was fired ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I have being harassed for almost 11 months since my new manager took over from my old manager head Domino's PizzaI collect disability because of my foot back and I have ADHD since his manager took over he has been harassing me at a daily basis at the job
I work for Domino's Pizza or didI quit yesterdayI was hired on by Edward Blair who became area supervisor of the franchise ownerswhen he became area supervisor Patrick Flanagan became a store managerI... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was wrongfully accused of theft and let go after a 1 week suspension, with
Fedex office center. I was only clerk on duty from 3-8 pm. Tallied and cross checked my register each night (all on camera). No indication of any clerical problems from manager (period of 6-7 wks). Pu... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

My unemployment has been appealed, phone interview was yesterday, that's when I found out my previous employer is saying I was a no call no show for my last day worked.I ABSOLUTELY worked my last day!!!
I was scheduled to work from 11p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day. I didn't work the whole shift. I worked until 5 or 6 a.m. instead. I had texted my department manager letting her know this also. applies to California  ·  0 answers

If my regular pay was backdated to my anniversary date after my review. Is my employer required to backdate my overtime pay as well?
My review was pushed back due to mergers and restructuring of the raises. After our reviews we were told we would have our pay backdated. We finally received our checks, but only our regular pay was b... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

no pay and she pays no taxes
My ex-employer didn't pay us on time and when I quit I had a very difficult time getting my pay. She still owes me from a month and a half ago that she should have paid me a month ago. Is that against... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

my severance agreement included a letter of recommendation from the President of the company. The letter was never sent, and the President has now retired.
my company was purchased by another company in March 2018. I worked from home, but the company was based in WV. The company that purchased us was based in IL. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Fired because of injury.
I was fired 2 days after having major knee surgery. I was scheduled to go back to work the next day. They stated I missed too many days, I only missed 3 total days for this, 2 of which I was in hospit... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Is this a case to bring to court?
So I just got fired from walmart because of my points. I got the termination letter in the mail today and on letter it states that my termination was involuntary but in another one it states that my t... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can I be held to a noncompete contract If I was laid off?
After being on medical leave (fmla) I was laid off do to not having enough work. But after appling for another job myfromer employer is saying I'm under a noncompete contract for 12 months. Iam gettin... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What happens when ur friend gets u a job and then ur friend loses his job b cause of lawful action. But I still keep mine but when friend loses job and get his pay he said s that I am his employer and takes my pay check and tells owner he will pay me but
Illiagle actions with pay ment to employer . Owener of business giving checks under someone else’s name to wrong employer leading to person stealing money from them and not giving rightful informati... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

Quit or be fired?????
I am a manager in a local health care facility. They have indicated that they intend to terminate my employment and I have to choose whether to quit or have them fire me. Will I be able to get unemplo... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Does anyone take on wrongful termination claims and unemployment appeals on a contingency basis?
I was wrongfully discharged for no cause, they held my last two checks for 4 months, and when they paid them they changed my W9 without my knowledge or signature. They appealed unemployments decision ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

our s-corp business is Florida is closing and my husband was the sole shareholder. Can he transfer the company car from corporate to private without paying sales tax again?
When I asked someone that handles auto registrations about transferring the car from a company vehicle to private she said she thought it could be transferred without paying sales tax again if it was ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Is an unemployment appeal worth it for havimg weeks disqualified due to being out of town?
I left my job in December to take care of my mother. I had no idea at the time how long I’d be, but did try to work things out with my employer. They were very understanding and as how distressing t... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my employer reduce my pay when I decide to give up a supervisor role?
I currently work as a supervisor for my employer. When given the supervisor role I never received a pay increase. I have decided that I no longer would like the supervisor role but when talking to my ... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

can a corp force you to sign in orden to get a settlement or refuse to settlement if you don't ?
It's This constructive,i sign by corp force voluntarily quit to get my money i feel,corp retaliated against me for suing them and punish me so i won't collect unemployment. I can't find a job since La... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

We get paid biweekly. I forgot to enter in my 2nd week of pay. I was only paid 40 hours because I forgot to enter in my hours. When does my employer have to pay me my other missed 40 hours by? Can they wait until the next pay or do they have to pay it out
Forgot to key in hours and wondering when employer must pay you by. applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

What is the Florida law regarding employer requirement to pay final pay check?
I gave a verbal 2 week notice of job termination and my employer asked me to leave immediately. My former employer has not paid me for the 33 hours I worked in the last pay period. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

In Minnesota, if I have an unemployment account balance of $2,760, which is a set figure because they know when I will be resuming work, can I just request that and cash it out all at once instead of getting portions of it every week?
I am in dire need of cash today! My roommate had an unfortunate/unforeseen issue and is no longer living with me. I am now stuck with all of March's rent payment. So therefore my request for some of o... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay my company for the company car I drive?
Concerned that I have to pay money from my pocket for a company car. This is like adding a bill that I did not make. I have never signed any aggrement to do this and would never agree to this. I have ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Do I need to appeal
I was denied benefits for severe misconduct at company X. After being fired from X I got work at Co Y but only lasted 3 weeks until they let me go for no license. However, they knew that at time of hi... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Back Pay
I am in Dallas, Texas. My employer is in Michigan. I am in H1B visa. My employer has lots of back pay to me. He is keep on procrastinating to pay it. Kindly provide me the options. Thanks in advance. applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a State determination be used to support a claim of discrimination?
the state of Florida found that I quit due to intolerable working conditions. They allowed me to receive unemployment benifits. Can this determination be used to support my discrimination claim with t... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

the Corporation that I work for changed the classification of my position from salaried/exempt to hourly/non-exempt. Can I quit and collect unemployment? Do I have any options to fight this?
My position duties or expectations did not change. but they are changing the classification from salaried to hourly. applies to California  ·  1 answer

If an employee has vacation & personal time available can they still collect?
If an employer takes a few days off & an employee has a very fair amount of vacation & personal time available, do they have to take those days before being able to claim benefits? I have been unable ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If I give my car dealer employer a 30 day notice of retirement and he lets me go can I collect unemployment ? This employer never had anyone retire before. Some have left for other employment with a notice, and being told just to leave. Most seem to leave
Just trying to decide whether to give a reasonable notice or no notice applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I am getting a settlement from my former employer but I am told by my lawyer that they are refusing to release the check because I did not pay my taxes on my 401k, and that the check is being held until I pay the taxes can they do that or does the IRS aut
I was terminated from my employer because of a co worker did not like me, I did win a settlement but I am being told they will not release the money until I pay my back taxes on my 401k, which I did n... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I was let go due to my employer losing a large client. thie was company wide layoff. I have now applied for a different position in the company which I am qualified. the company has not said i could not be rehired and the site says they are reviewing my a
What would be a legal issue that would keep my employer from rehiring me after they gave me a severance package. There was a companywide downsizing due to the company losing a large client and several... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

do i have a lawsuit
in sept i accepted a job as a deal secretary- the job requried me to notarize customers titlework even though i did not witness the signature-- i am now going to arbitration because unemployment denie... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Boss saying it was a mutual separation — but nothing signed
Hi, I was recently fired (in person) - being told that I could leave that day or stay through the end of the month. I wrote an email to confirm termination and now my boss is saying that it was a mutu... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Unfair Severance Package Offered to Me
If I work at a Company for 15 plus years and go on maternity leave and get a part-time position there and work 7 months part-time and get laid off and the Company offers me a package based on my part-... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can I be told not to call in anymore if I have accrued six weeks sick leave?
I recently found out my step mother has throat/ lung cancer and she lives 3 hours away. I called in my sick leave every day consecutively while caring for my step mother. While in Indiana caring for m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I can not return to my position full time(5 days 40 hrs) and can return 4 days 32hrs
does my company have the option to turn down I work 32hrs instead of 40 if I can achieve the same results in that amount of time? If yes can I file for unemployment since I can not return fulltime and... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I submitted my resignation and was released from work 5 days prior to official resignation date. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for those five days?
I submitted my resignation on 1/17/2016 for my last day to be 1/29/2016. My manager then informed my that my services would not be needed after 1/24/2016. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is a company required to pay vacation pay when you leave the job?
I have given my 2 week notice at my job. I am eligible for 1 week paid vacation. Do they have to pay me my vacation pay even though I am leaving this job. applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Employer requires employee to be available by phone and in person during term of severance payments.
Employee agrees that, during the time period she is receiving payments under this Agreement, Employee will make Employee's self available to Company either by phone or, if Company believes necessary, ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Was it my age
have been with the company 30+ years and last yr was promoted to Sr mgr of a new operation. Salary 90,000+ Bonus. Company came in last Tuesday closed the office gave all my employees a severance excep... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

not offered family leave and fired for missing too many days.
my husband had stroke. missed time from work. became sick in hospital for one week my self. fired told due to work performance. now denies my unemployment. never offered family leave act is this a vio... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can non-compete agreement prevent you from earning money?
My husband was fired for poor performance. No severance package, nothing. Now he found a new job. But his former employer sent him a reminder about a non-compete agreement for one year. And it basical... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Deduct from pay not authorized; did not follow through on terms of employment
This employer has a policy to withhold one weeks pay from employees for not reason at the start of hire. The employee is entitled to receive those funds back at the end of their employment, if ever. I... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non-compete at the point of resignation??
I recently decided to resign from my employment for famiy reasons, but also some internal personnel issues. I expressed my desire, though I did not submit a formal letter of resignation. I asked for 2... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

salary owed prior to termination
I have recently been laid off of work from the pest control industry and feel that I am owed more pay than they are agreeing to pay. I am a salaried employee and I was terminated 2 days into a new pay... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

TN requires private employers pay employees at least once a month . if I agreed to weekly pay on my
I am a mobile welder out of memphis TN we have weekly pay roll bit the company isnt paying us on time . not once or twice but several weeks other employees have said they got half their check . applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I've worked for current employer and am now being asked to move and undertake 37 mile one way drive.
I don't wish to undertake a 37 mile drive. I need to know my options I have regarding negotiating w/current employer or also collecting unemployment. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Terminated, was not paid for last day
I had been unemployed for over a year, but working part time in a job I loved. However, making ends meet was extremely hard. My 'profession' is real estate management/maintenance construction. I final... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Cursed at and threatend with a corrective action (write Up)
My supervisor(Resident Manager) started cursing and acitng out due to me asking him a question about my leave request. I got upset and walked off the job. I then called his supervisor and explained th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Was I wrongfully discharged?
I was terminated yet gived the opportunity to resign for using a company computer for personal email use. Later it was disclosed that it was not the violation of the Company Computer policy, but the c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was released from my job after I had submitted complaints of unsafe work area.
After I reported this I had 2 other employees fill complaints saying I had threatened violence against them. At the end of my work day I was asked to go to front office where I was questioned by head ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Is it worth fighting an emplyer for unemployment when they lie about the circumstances?
I was employed at a chain grocery store and had to call off sick one day from work. My company handbook states that if you need to call out the procedure for calling off is to call the manager at leas... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was laid off over 2 months ago and received servance pay. The company is offering me a position now. Will I have to return all the servance pay?
I was laidoff over 2 months ago and recieved servance pay. The company has made me a verbal office to return to work. Do I have to pay servance money back? applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Virtual contract but asked to relocate or quit
I am working in a virtual position contract. A week ago I was told that either I would relocate to the main office and become an in office employee or to accept severance. I originally was give. 3 day... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

I was WFRd from a large company. Can they legally bar me from an open Agency Contractor req?
I was part of a large WFR at a fortune 50 company. Because I'm over 50 it was 'automatically' coded as early retirement. Someone I used to work for has a need for an agency contractor in an entirely d... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Layoff regulations
I was layed off after nearly 8 years right before going on maternity leave. I was offered a job with a 3rd party doing the same job for less benefits. Others who were layed off got a severance package... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is it illegal to pay different for exact same job based solely on cost of living differences?
The company I work for was recently bought out by Xerox. All of a sudden, the employees in my city got a big boost in pay. I found out through a supervisor that the reason was that employees in anothe... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

How your severence pay is paid to you.
My question does the employer have the right to withhold your severence until they want to pay you. Do they have the right to make installments to you on your severence pay. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Is this right
I lived and work in FL the company i worked for in 2012 went out of business in 2/2012 i filled for unemployment got a job in 9/2012 i stop claiming unemployemt. Now in 2016 i live in NM and i got a l... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

My co workers are upset that I got hired on with the same pay like them instead of getting a lower pay. They are telling me that I am over paid for what I'm doing and that I dont know the job. Is that considered a harrassment?
My co workers are upset that I got the same pay as them when I got hired recently with my employer. My co workers tell me every day that I shouldnt be getting the same pay because I dont know my job. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Florida non-compete for only working there 45 days- was still in prob. period
I resigned my job to accept this position. I was not informed of NCA until say I started. I was not paid what they told me I would make, I quit after 45 days. I was still in prob. period. they were to... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Non-compete problem
My company has been taken over and they are closing the New York office and moving select employees to Chicago. I am a VP of sales, but cannot go to Chicago because of elderly parents I must assist to... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can I get unemployment if I was terminated? Had non compete gave resignation told doc I would stay 21/2 months to train onother employee, no rules stated I was soliciting patients as a nurse I told him I will not lie to patients so I was served with lette
Question for non compete seeing patients that seek me out at office 18.9 miles and non compete is 20 miles? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Must employer give patent bonuses to laid-off employee?
My employer will be laying off quite a few employees this spring. At our place of employment, any patents we author belong to the company, but we do get a bonus for each one that becomes viable ($1,00... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do I have a lawsuit for being let go due to kidney disease?
I was a clinical liaison for almost one year with a LTAC hospital. I was triple what my goal was in my last month. Never missed work and even worked after hours from home. First I was cut down to half... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

renege on pan plan after task accomplished
I have worked for my company for many years and have worked in many departments. In late 2006, I accepted a position in the sales dept signing an agreement of salary and commissions to be paid. After ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

wrongful termination.
I was called in to the office along with 2 other co-workers and we were told that volunteer complained about us and that they had to terminate us. When we asked to see the letter for proof both of the... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

This is the only industry we know
My husband and I both have worked in the yellow page industry since 1985. We have worked for all the major companies and have just been terminated with a severance release agreement. Basically we coul... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

How the reason for termination as business decision affects future job opportunities?
I got severance package and company said that termination reason is business decision. what it means and how it going to affect my future job opportunities applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I made a mistake at work and the employer made me pay 181dollars then wrote me up
We were slammed as usual and I was working when two rotors were brought in . I returned the wrong thing on the ticket by accident and the manager had me pay the diffrence. Amounting in 181 dollars tha... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Reduction in pay for employee who never schedule back
We are a very small business. Here’s my situation: I hired a new employee. One of my tenured employees came in on a weekend (I did pay them both)to help her get comfortable/train, etc before her sta... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I had been working as an administrative professional for 15 months. I was hired as an employee and then last minute they changed me to a contract employee. 10-11 months in the company split into two groups and I was added to payroll. Am I eligible for une
Am I eligible for unemployment and how with this affect my benefits. As I understand it from the business' new accountant I should have been on the payroll the whole time. I was hired in 11/14 and jus... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Must a company honor the PTO time listed in ADP?
My pay stub in December said I had 169 hours of PTO. My supervisor said I did not have any PTO and did not pay me. Plus no the next pay stub it said I only had 8.6 hours of PTO. Are they required to h... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

hello I worked a company for 8 years and was told last monday i would be looing my title and would now be required to punch in, i was never offered a severance package, but a week later i was told that i was loosing vacation and medical if i took this new
the day i was told about the position being emlimated i was offered a different position, matter a fcat the same position i had before being promoted. A week later the Gm tell me i have to sign some p... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

If someone quits and they have vacation pay dues to them will they get their vacation pay when they quit?
My daughter lives in Pelzer, SC. And she is thinking if quitting to move out of state so my question is will she get her vacation pay even tho she quits? applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Overtime under pay
I work for a company i am salary base. but if i miss work or have to take off from work they pay me at an hourly wage. plus i have proof where i have worked 90 plus hours in a pay peroid and only got ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Voluntary Layoff denied by management
Our entire company was given the option of taking a voluntary layoff to help with labor reduction efforts. Each employee received a letter with a severance package included based on years of service w... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can I be denied unemployment if I turn down a part time position after being laid off from a full time position. worked there for 11 years.
My position was eliminated after 11 years. Do I have to settle for part time? applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I gave my 2 week notice after being with my company for 10 years. 2 days later they try to accuse me of stealing and forced me to resign. I haven't gotten my bereavement pay or my earned vacation pay
They tried to say I was drinking stuff and not paying for it. We all drink and eat samples. I feel it was just a way for them to get rid of me. I'm not a theif. So I resigned. Now they won't give me m... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

I was recently told that my position will be eliminated due to a redundancy. I have been given the opportunity to apply to another position with a title that is more junior, but retains some of my old responsibilities. Do I forfeit the right to my severan
The junior position that they are offering me is all of the lower level functions of my current job, but with out the larger more interesting project related to my current role. The junior role only c... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay but use the employees PTO.
My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay. Example: Thanksgiving day we are closed but if you work the day before and the day after you get holiday pay. The "holiday pay" they give you is o... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Laid off soon after relocating to California
Last year I was working for a company in the UK. At the time, this company announced a massive re-organization and basically gave me two options: (i) take a redundancy (or severance) package of approx... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can the staffing agency block unemployment compensation between 13 week contract assignments?
13 week contract nursing assignments. Continued followup with Staffing agency weekly to request submission to appropriate assignments. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I'm a Walmart associate of 24 years and they are doing away with my job code. Rumor is they have maxed out at 5 weeks as of April 1st, but in the past it has been one week of vacation per years of service, can they legally do this for my position has seve
Walmart is changing the name from Personnel Coordinator, to People Lead and we are having to reapply for the position. In the past they have offered severance, now us long term associates are rumored ... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Is my employer held accountable for not paying me on time?
It's been almost a week after I was supposed to receive my paycheck from my employer, I was supposed to receive a check in the mail, because we had switched pay cards. I was told I would receive the c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work with out of Troy Michigan and from home for their client which is. Major Client company.
I work with job out of Troy Michigan and from home for their client which is. Major company. The job is a technical advisor thru chat services, I was hired in April of 2017 started in june 2017 end of... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My employer is trying to move my monthly pay day from the 15th of every month to the 28th but won't pay us 6 weeks on the first payment even though we will have worked 6 weeks without pay.
We usually get paid on the 15th of every month for the months before work. They now want to pay us in the 28th for the months before work but aren't paying us the 2 weeks difference applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can my unemployment be denied due to having to take child to an appt with a specialest?
on3-4-11 i was unable to work as a sun aid due to my daughter being diagnosed with a disease and she had to be seen by a specialiest i had no one else to take her. they said it would be denied untill ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Would like to sue and collect commissions on loans I should have closed.
I recently put in three weeks notice to my company where I worked as a loan officer. I made 50% of the commissions on closed loans. My boss then fired me immediately so that he could close the loans a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Breach of Contract
I was presented with a notice that my current position was being eliminated and that I would have 2 weeks to find other employment within the company or I would be laid off with a severance. I did fin... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a employer withhold or not pay me my vacation pay if i quit on the last day of my vacation?
I have 1 week vacation saved. I want to take my vacation before quiting to go work else where. Can the employer not pay me my vacation pay if i take my vacation, with permission, and then quit on the ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Company has no money to pay me
The company I work for is slowing running out of money. The board will not allow the company to file bankruptcy. I was due to be paid the 15th and the 30th of the month. I am one of two employees left... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I found out that my job is being eliminated after 31 years (same job). I do not want to except if offered, will I still get severence pay?
I also found out they are renaming my job something else, with more responsibility and less pay and including working nights and weekends. I currently work Monday through Friday with no weekends as st... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I would like to demote myself from management and go back to a cashier position I'm not being treated fairly can I take my management pay
It is a private owned company a liquor store no benefits no holiday pay and I work too hard so for what he's paying me I rather just be a cashier there are cashiers there that make a dollar less than ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

My husband and I have a massage business/partnership business but he doesn't work there, his name is only on the paperwork. He doesn't even have a massage therapy license. He is getting laid off from his job, can he still get unemployment if his name is o
He is getting laid off next month and we need to know if we need to take his name off the business partnership. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Will income coming out of stock trading disqualify me from getting UI benefits?
I'm going to apply for unemployment benefits. Though I'm still unemployed I do have some income coming out of my stock trading that I do mostly all days by buying and selling stocks in a few minutes e... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Okay so I worked 16 hours on New Year's so that would have been time and a half but also that week I work a total of 56 hours so I should have gotten overtime pay and Holiday if they were on separate days correct
I Feel like they are just shorting me on my pay because they don't really want to pay it holiday and overtime applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

per diem pay or shift pay?
I work as a waitress in a restaurant in New York City. We receive a set shift pay, based on the per diem wage x the hours the shift 'should' be. Usually the shift is longer than that and we don't get ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Deductions in salaried pay
Can an employer make deductions in pay for being a few hours short of 40 per week for salaried employees? Thought it was a weekly pay regardless of actual hours. Full days I'd understand...but 1/2 hou... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

I'm on long term disability thru my employer. I was told today that my position no longer exists. Am I entitled to a severance package?
My employer said I qualify for long-term disability for two years. 10 months later I have been told my position no longer exists applies to District of Columbia  ·  0 answers

2 weeks notice takes me to accrued vacation
I will be eligible for accrued vacation pay in 2 weeks. I am getting ready to give 2 weeks notice to go to another company. It has been my company's policy NOT to let people finish their 2 weeks. My q... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have a cba and am contracted as a operating engineer, my cab states that i can receive separation pay if i am laid off, I have been outsourced to another contracting company, am I eligible for separation pay even though I still work at the same site at
contracted by a company for 4 years, company is not renewing their contract and are being replace by another company. We were laid off by the first company and offered jobs by the new company. Can we ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I developed a hernia while working part time at position where I did alot of heavy lifting. If I get the hernia fixed I won't be able to do any heavy lifting for at least 6 weeks, maybe longer. Am I able to file for unemployment?
When I started this position I did not have a hernia. I do alot of heavy such as dog and horse food bags, farm equipment and such. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

After being at my job for 6 years I was promoted but not given a raise. On 01/09/2018 I was demoted and the company is trying to take a dollar of my hourly pay. They say due to low performance but I’ve never received any complaints or performance review
Demotion with no warning and they want to take my pay although the promotion never came with a raise I have been at the same pay for the last 4 years applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My time reported was missing hours and my employer advised me that it would be paid on the next pay cycle. Is that okay or do they have to pay me sooner?
I am being told that it is a federal law that my employer has to pay me 15% of my missing hours. Is this true? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can an employer transfer wages for the past year from one state to another
I have been approved for unemployment in Texas(my home State) although I worked in Louisiana on a project. My employer paid wages in TX for the first quarter this is why I am able to claim there. The ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Pregnancy discrimination, Arizona
Yesterday, at 33 weeks pregnant and after over 19 months with my company, my employer brought me into his office and terminated my employment effective immediately. He stated that he was going to take... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Am I eligible for unemployment?
I am a certified nursing assistant and was working for a nursing home I've been an aide for 5 years now and was the lowest paid aide in the facility so I asked for a raise and they told me they would ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

am I entitled to unused vacation pay?
I am a police officer who was injured on duty. I have been off work for the last year and thanks to a village ordinance, have been receiving full wages and benefits while I have been off. Unfortunatel... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

fired due to violation of FMLA
I was fired from my job of 14 years. They said I violated my FMLA leave. I have it for headaches. I called into work one morning and 7 hours later I felt better. I went to the bank and store. They had... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Full time versus part time severence
I was offered the same severance package peers of mine were offered who had only been on the job 2 years. I worked there for 7 years...2 of those as part-time. I asked for more money based on my full-... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Employer decided to sell his construction business, gave up 1 week notice. Still refuses to pay final wages and back pay.
employer has sold his construction business and gave 4 days notice that he was doing so. Has refused to pay final check and any back pay that was owed. applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Employer is eliminating my job. Will I be eligible for unemployment?
In June, I was handed a Performance Improvement Plan which was supposed to be reviewed 30 days later. Now, they are asking me to sign a letter stating that they haven't seen the desired level of impro... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

WHITE COLLAR TO BLUE COLLAR
JOB DESCRIPION CHANGE-WILL I BE ABLE TO COLLECT UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IF I QUIT MY JOB AT FEDEX? I'M IN THE IT DEPT, WHEN PROMOTED IN 92 MY JOB INVOLVED TRAINING CUSTOMERS ON THE COMPANY'S SHIPPING SY... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Contracted Employee Looking for Vacation pay from Former Employer
I am a contract employee working at a medium-sized company. My former employers had suffered severe financial difficulties, including filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The client offered the chance, to my... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

New Sales Job changed how pay scale works
I recently was hired for a sales position. For two weeks I was told that I would be given a base pay if I worked 6 days or did 14 demos a week. I was to be payed weekly. Now I am being told that I wil... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

rescinded employment offer and retracted resignation
I accepted an employment offer in writing from a company that has rescinded that offer because they now have a hiring freeze. I have already given a verbal resignation to my current employer. Under a ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Employer shuts down; won't pay workers what is owed.
On Jan 13, 2006, my father along with his co-workers were told they had 30 min to gather their belongings and vacate the premises - the plant was closing. None of those employees, my father included, ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

how do i go about suing my current employer?
I work for a DVD company that recently suspended me due to rentals on my account that they were never able to collect on due to a closed bank account. I was advised I would be placed on a unpaid suspe... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can I be fired for missing work due to mental illness?
I called out sick from work and after I disclosed that it was due to Bipolar 1 and PTSD, my supervisor stated how upset they were with me, and said they'd have to hire someone to replace me. I could o... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I'm sorry there is no way to sum this up in 100 characters or less
I joined a start up company 3 months ago, was put in charge as a creative director, and had employees under me. 6 months prior to my employment the company was shaky, had bad client relationships etc.... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

I am currently working at a Plainview, NY location, my company filed bankruptcy and the company that took over is moving us to their Great Neck location. I am a paraplegic and my 81 yr old mother drives me to work and it would be too much for her to drive
As I mentioned I can not go to the Great Neck office because my mother drives me since I am disabled and can not take me to that location and get to her job in time. I want to know if I can get unempl... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

company that I was enployed for just finished buy out process. New ownership has eliminated my position and offerd me a different job which I have refused. I do have a letter from previous employer that states I've been terminated. Can I qualify for unemp
Was terminanted from my privious employer because they sold it. New owners have eliminated my position and have offer me a position that is not suitable on what I was doing before, so I turned down. L... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was layed off from a church non profit 4 weeks ago. I filed for unemployment and was ineligible but have n been filing weekly certifications. there are 2 pending resolution issues about layoff that our HR person still has not resolved or certified us. M
Do I have to submit a new claim to qualify for the PUI or is my original claim all i need submitted? My HR person has not yet resolved issues and certified us after 4 weeks and iis still waiting for g... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

is this defamation
i was working for a restaraunt in nc. the party in which i was waiting on told my manager that i cursed them and told thier child that i yelled at him saying Put your hand down. i have not discussed t... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

can my employer terminate me after signing a non compete agreement. if so, why are some reasons
i was presented today with a non compete agreement which required my signature. iam uncomfortable with signing the agreement and want to consult with a lawyer who specializes in this field. the agreem... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Back wages
I have been employed by a professional group since January 2003. A final contract was never signed. We (employer and employee) had the same lawyer. (Don't you think this was a conflict of interest on ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

i worked for a temp service at $14 and now the temp service said i cannot draw unemployment because they have a $10 job available is that true?
I worked for temp service for 7 months and was just laid off the temp service said they were going to fight me drawing unemploment because they had another job that paid $10 can they do that/ applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I was wrongfully terminated by a large financial services company. In the end I was awarded a eighteen month severance at full salary and benefits after signing a non-disclosure agreement. It involved whistle blowing, sending fraudulent data
Large financial institution, wrongful termination, whistle blower, ADA issues employer settled. I signed to terms of settlement and non disclosure agreement. Employer has deep pockets and lawyers on r... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

I work as an operations manager for a family owned business my employer laid off 5 production workers to save cost and now I am learning he wants to layoff my position and promote my sales manager. This I suspect is happening because his son and I had a d
Current operations manager have only answered to and for owner. Son and I have a disagreement. Now they want to lay me off and replace with my sales manager. Not qualified without further training fro... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Employer is offering a severance package. However, company was just sold. Release and Waiver state company as the name before the sell. Will I have issues receiving payment now that company name who purchased company is not on the agreement?
Terminated without cause after 4 years. Reason was given as fit. Abusive environment and I have arguments to support claims. Working on negotiating package value but concerned about the language of "C... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Can i sue for wrongful termination
I was recently terminated for supposedly violating a saftey policy for threatening the the work place. I made a joke to my manager after a one on one that if i didn't get my bonus I would blow the pla... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

I've been notified by my former employer (a Fortune 50 company) that they made a mistake (in my favor) and are asking me to return the money. Am I obligated to return the over payment. What legal recourse do they have to collect it?
I was offered early retirement which I didn't take. Two weeks after the deadline I was part of a Work Force Reduction (layoff) but since I was over 55 and met all of the retirement criteria I was auto... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Falsely accused drinking at work but did smell from night before.
Came to work still buzzed from the day before. Did my inventory counts spoke to both my bosses and the day went on until about 3 hours later when it was almost opening time. They both came back random... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I work construction I'm a foreman. A new superintendent was it on my job, that didn't know bridge work and we started bumping heads. But my work was not effected at all. Me and my crew received a award from the the main office for my bridge. Three days la
Do I have a wrongful termination. The union did get them to change my poor performance. They couldn't warrant it. But they wanted me to apply for unemployment to receive money. I want them to compensa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

can my empoyer get away with this? what should i do?
it started over a few months ago when i filed a osha compailnt anomynously about several safety violations. after they contacted him, he then fixed some but not all of them. i then discovered some mor... applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

i was told that the company was giving a 2% pay increase to everyone; this is a multiple store chain; and my co-worker asked me how much the 2% effected my pay so i let my boss; the manager; know that I had not received the 2%pay increase; to which he tol
very large company/chain; with store managers; district managers; regional managers and then head office. pay increase was company wide but my manager withheld it from me because i had requested a per... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

A friend of mine has worked for a non-profit for several years. When they were hired they didn't hold back 2 weeks pay. Now they are telling all employees that they are going to be withholding 2 weeks pay from their checks before the end of June. Is this
legal in Louisiana to withhold 2 weeks pay after you have worked for the company for several years? They did not withhold 2 weeks pay when hired. Now they are telling the whole staff that they need to... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Is a 28% pay cut (or you can quit) grounds for constructive discharge?
Should I call an employment attorney? My boss informed me I may no longer have the position I occupy with no reference to any performance issues; he just "doesn't want" someone in the job. The job wil... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employer demanding I pay them back for overpaying me.
My employer had me sign an offer letter stating I would be making x. Just last week, I was promoted. They told me because in my new position, I would be making commission, they would be cutting my bas... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my employer double my workload with no additional pay?
a woman with my position left the company and they did not replace her they are telling me I'm doing my job and hers now with no additional pay. Can they do that? When I was hired I had one manager an... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Discrimination because of ADHD and # of Children?
I am currently 32 weeks pg. I was laid of yesterday 6/28/05. It was stated that there was a lay-off in many departments and I was chosen as I had no completed training. I have ADHD and my previous bos... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Is a Mn employer (less than 50 emp) required to hold a job for an employee who left to have a baby?
We are a MN private family who employs PCAs (personal care attendants) to help care for our child with disabilities. We have less than 20 employees. One of our PCAs is pregnant. Are we required to pro... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can my employer dock holiday pay from my salary?
Employee handbook says if you call off the day before or after a holiday, you will not receive holiday pay. Does this only apply to hourly employees and not to a salaried employee? I am paid salary an... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Employer owns company A B and C
Employer owns company A, B and C. I was hired under the DBA and first year received checks from company A. I recently noticed that my direct deposit states company B since January. I was never informe... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I live in California, and my former employer is telling people that I was fired, when in fact I resigned. Is that considered defamation?
I recently resigned from my position as Director with my former employer due to a toxic work environment caused by my direct supervisor a VP. Because of the toxic environment and feeling like I had no... applies to California  ·  0 answers

They refuse to pay me overtime
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Employer Refusing To Itemize Paystubs
I am a painter working through a union. My employer continually pays me late. He also does not itemize my deductions. He does not contribute my taxes and does not take out my union dues. The union is ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I work at a state of NJ institution in a medical practice. This institution has decided to no longer fund the practice and our employment will soon end ( no date as yet announced) a local hospital will be taking over the practice. We have been told “eve
Medical Practice being turned over to hospital told we have to accept jobs and unemployment will be denied if we don’t accept. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

As GM for a large company, I was fired, having a 10 yr perfect record for a coding practice that GM used to balance labor hrs. I was fired but won my hearing for unemployment. The immediate new District Mgr had cursed me several times and general found fa
Also I lost an $8,000 bonus from a previous quarter, that was due in my account 4 days after termination, and had 2 weeks vacation. This company was one that I expected to be with for many years, and ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My job is ending in 6 weeks due to site closing, my specific department has been sent to Mexico. Does this make any difference in my unemployment benefits in colorado?
My department is being closed out in the states and being sent 100% to Mexico. there are 4 of us currently employed in the department here in Colorado. The site is being closed March 31st, due to comp... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Do I have to pay back a relocation package that I signed under duress, meaning that I had to relocate or get fired?
I had the option of relocating or lose my job. Now I found another job outside of the company however it’s less than the 24 month relocation period. Am I obligated to pay this pay even though I was ... applies to Rhode Island  ·  1 answer

What are my options when I signed something after an incident?
I worked at a gym for just over 2 years. They were recently bought by another gym. They are still in the process of transferring everything over. Today I made an honest mistake by telling a gym member... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

HOURS REDUCED DUE TO LACK OF SUPERVISION
I WORK IN A OUTPATIENT REHAB CENTER WHERE THE PHYSICIAN NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE IN ORDER FOR US TO PROVIDE SERVICES. DURING THE PAST YEAR WE HAD PHYSICIAN AVAILABILITY FOR TWO OF THE THREE DAYS THE REHA... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was on LTD and was term for a policy violation now they will not pay LTD,
I have been on leave since October 2008. In Oct 2009 the ltd company decided to hold my award because they said that I did not qualify any longer. I appealed and finally won through my emp. I got a le... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Doing a unemployment hearing, the meditor ask the employee seeking benefits to hang up and call back, when plave the call back the employer could be heard talking with mediator
I was ask to join in a 3 man closed hearing. After the mediator closed the hearing he ask me to leave the hearing and call back, when did you coild clearly hear a conversation applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My son was working for a company when a job closer to home was hiring. The position would allow him to move up and weld (he went to school to weld) however he got laid off after two months on the new job. Will he be able to collect unemployment in PA
Worked in a mill for 6 months took job closer to home with possible work in his field then laid off after two months with 5 other guys applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My son was working for a company when a job closer to home was hiring. The position would allow him to move up and weld (he went to school to weld) however he got laid off after two months on the new job. Will he be able to collect unemployment in PA
Worked in a mill for 6 months took job closer to home with possible work in his field then laid off after two months with 5 other guys applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Fired and told not to collect UI
I have been working for a company that cleans parking lots with big street sweeping type vehicles. My hours are in the overnight. I have been fired for taking a nap on my break, which the owner said i... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

OVERTIME PAY
I worked 13 hours of OT and now my employer wants me to leave work early, 2 hours per day, to cover the 13 hours of OT rather than pay me. If I already worked the 13 hours of OT, doesn't my boss have ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Company says pay raise on signed document is a "mistake."
I signed a letter acknowledging a pay raise of what was verbally expressed as $0.50. However, the document (signed by the executive director and myself) listed my pay increase at what would equate to ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can I sue my former employer if they do not cover agreed benefits?
I live in CA and agreed to a severance package which included a payout as well as my employer covering 4 months insurance. However my employer is now giving me the run around with my Cobra premium. I ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I live in Virginia and currently have a claim with the SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT......Currently OSHA is trying to obtain my back pay. Previous employer fired me for violating my HOS driving time, will I be able to bring suit against him for wr
I'd like to know what happens after OSHA obtains my back pay from my employer. Will I be able to sue after I receive my back pay ? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I work in Florida, what are the laws in regards to PTO payout?
I worked for a company that was going through a lot of financial issues. They reduced our work week to 4,8 hours days to save money. I have since found another job and have PTO owed to me. They are no... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

If an employee is on a schedule vacation already and your business happens to shut down due to bad weather. They pay all employees those days without employees using their accrued time. Are they also required to pay their employees that were on their sche
This is kind of a vacation for a lot of employees but yet they get paid for it. Why not pay the employees already on vacation as well. Just does not seem right. Huh! applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

I resigned, and now my hours are cut to nothing in the final week despite planning events. Rights?
I gave three weeks notice to my employer because I am an Event Coordinator, and had two events in those three weeks. I saw one event through, but a week and a half before my resignation date they told... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my employer change my position from part time to full time
I have been working at my company for 10 years. The last 5 of those years have been part time (24 hrs per week). I was told on Monday that they no longer want part timers and that I can come full time... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

No One Will Answer Me About My Vacation Pay At PSCH I Cannot Afford A Lawyer. They Owe Me For 53hrs
I was accused of abuse and terminated. Although the accusations were unfounded, I was still terminated. PSCH still owes me 53hrs of vacation pay. Is there a limited time they have to pay it to me? If ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Docking pay
Im a full time employee and I get paid salary. My employer wants to dock me 1 hour pay for being more than 10 min late and 1 hour pay for being more than 5 min late coming back from a break. He had me... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Employees not paid by owners for over 2 weeks.
I was working for a company who claimed they did not have the funds to pay their employees. I decided to resign and take a position elsewhere, but am still owed about 1 1/2 weeks worth of pay; as are ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Instead Of Taking My Paid Week Vacation My Employer And I Agreed I Would Receive The Pay But Not Actually Take The Days Off. I Learned Something That Made Me Decide To Seek Employment Elsewhere And Now They Say They Are Going To Keep My Last Check In Orde
Employer keeping last check to make me pay back vacation pay paid to me. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I am a staffing coordinator, im asked to change my position to a mental health tech. they wanted to demote my pay even though i had 8 years experience in teching. Can they take away your pay even though as a staffing coordinator i sometimes did tech work?
i have worked in medical field 2011. I started as a ER tech, and moved up. i just got hired at a company for a staffing coordinator i often was placed doing tech work while being short staffed. I now ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! Can I get unemployment? Help please!
Hello! I was employed at my previous job for almost 8 years. The past few months have been difficult due to co-worker confrontations and such which I brought to my boss' attention, and as far as I kno... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

The T&E was already processed and paid. Now they want me to pay for the ticket. Can they require me to pay them after the fact? (The trip has now passed).
I resigned from a big bank and am being asked to reimburse them for a plane ticket I bought with my corporate card for a business trip I booked in good faith. Once I gave (60-day) notice they said the... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Can my employer change my rate of pay?
When I first hired I was given paperwork saying my company would pay be $40,000 per year. After my sixth month review (Note I was hired in Jan., and my 6 month review was done in Oct), they said they ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Back pay/no pay
I was working for a start up company for over 3 years. Money was always tight and we rarley got paid on time. During the end of my employment I went over 2 months without pay, before I left for anothe... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

what are my options?
I was employed as an HR manager. My supervisor consistently lied, belittled, humiliated, and treated me differently while ignoring other of the exact same rank serious behavior. Because she was an HR ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My indepen. agent contract includes a pay out in case of death to heirs that is only about 1/2 value
My indepen. agent contract includes a pay out in case of death to heirs that is only about 1/2 value of book of business,reduced commission also only pay 1 year renewal time frame. Seems like low valu... applies to California  ·  0 answers

When is Overtime pay at a driving school required?
I am employed by a commercial driving school that has 15 employees. We instruct the students in classroom and in the car behind -the -wheel. My question pertains to overtime pay. At what point am I en... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer pay me a different wage than what i make if i feel in for a different department
Pay rate difference applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I was demoted over the phone and my salary pay was lowered by $6,000 a year because sales where down in my store. Can they take salary pay down?
I was called by the Director of Operations in out company, and was told I was going to be demoted because sales were down for the year in my store. He then told me that my salary would be reduced by $... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I quit my job during a new pay period it states in the handbook if you quit without a 2 weeks notice anytime worked will be dropped to min. wage is this legal to do if so wouldn't apply to the pay period you quit in not the one that was already worked and
I only worked a job for 2weeks because I didn't like the profanity that was used in that environment. The pay period had ended and a new one had started. In their hand book it states a 2week notice is... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

How do I lay-off a part-time employee / health safety concerns?
My part-time employee does a great job, but I want to scale-back my small craft business. We also work with art supplies that require wearing a respirator mask, which she's expressed a sensitivity to.... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my husband be fired for taking me to my doctor appointments?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and so far my husband has taken four seperate days off from work to take me to my appointments as I have no one else to take me and I can't drive. I have four more appointments ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I live in WI. Does my employer have to pay earned vacation when someone leaves?
I work in WI, my employer offers vacation to full time employees. There are no written policies. Someone recently left the company and that was when I found out that my employer does not intend to pay... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Blackballing
Here is the short version of this situation. I am a mortgage broker in Columbus Ohio and have been for the past 7 years. I have recently left an employer on bad terms due to me holding a funding check... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I got laid off from full time job but still work on call for different employer am I disqualified
I got laid off from my 40-hour week job. Simultaneously, i am an on-call worker for a retail store. I still work there but have been told that my on-call status with the retail (as opposed to part tim... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Does my employer have to pay me for accrued vacation when I resign?
I resigned from my employer and was expecting to get 9.5 days of pay when I left. Employer has stated to me that I have accrued 9.5 days of paid time off, but their policy is to only pay 5 days. I hav... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a person be justly fired after being defamated by their supervisor?
I worked for a healthcare facility for three years, and was loved for my work by the residents in my care as well as my peers. Unfortunately, my supervisor didn't like me and continued to spread false... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Vacation Pay After Layoff in Indiana
I was told on December 10, 2015 that I was being laid off and that my last day would be January 31, 2016. I will continue to work until that time. Our vacation pay is per calendar year. I live in the ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can your employer take your pay away without telling you
I was demoted and was told I would keep my pay I went to pick up my check and they paid me what I was making st first without warning me applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer denied to pay me PTO upon termination
my employer denied to pay me for my acquired 100 hours of PTO .reason is that i have been terminated not resigned or laid off how i can get them to pay me my PTO. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Would I be eligable under both situations employer is making me choose?
I am full time and my company is going through a merger where we were bought out by an out if state company. My supervisor is asking each member of my team to chose hour reduction (Full Time to Part T... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I didn't file any weekly claims within the first 28 days. What are my options now?
It's been two months since I filed a claim for unemployment benefits, and it turns out ive been approved. However, I have not filed the initial weekly claim. Since I'm well over the 28 days since the ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Is "Truth as an absolute defence" go both ways? And if so, what can I do?
Hi, my name is Sabrina and I was fired from my job of 18 months of service on hearsay for a theft I didn't commit, and also had money taken out of my final check to pay back the money. The owner negli... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Question about overtime pay for commercial drivers
Is overtime pay ever required for a commercial driver? I have researched the Motor Carrier Act of 1935 that allows commercial drivers to be exempt, but I am still a little confused. What does Federal ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Unemployment benefits being denied, Wrongful Term, No COBRA offered
Hello there. I was terminated from my position as a general store manager for a large retail chain after 6 years of excellent performance reviews. I never received a single written warning or discipli... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

COMPANY CLOSING WITH NO NOTICE - SEVERENCE PAY ?
I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY A SMALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS. THE OWNER AND HIS SON ARE PLANNING TO RELOCATE THE BUSINESS TO ANOTHER PART OF FLORIDA APPROXIMATELY 2-3 HOURS AWAY. I WILL N... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

the business that i have worked with for nearly ten years is selling to new owners who do not want to keep management (me). Can i collect unemployment now or do i wait till they lay me off?
i have been a manager at the hotel i work at for 9 years. they owners are selling and the new owners said they do not want to keep management because they are bringing in their own. Can i collect now?... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

How does it work when you have a warn letter and employment goes past the date on this letter?
The first warn letter we were given stated employment would end at the end of this month. I was given another warn letter extending the employment out until the end of June. There was nothing signed, ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Partial pay for initial pay period
I am salaried, I normally work M-F, I very rarely work weekends. My employer pays semi-monthly. My start date was two days after the start of the pay period so I missed working two workdays that month... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can I get my vacation pay?
I resigned from my position. I received final commissions, but no accrued vacation pay. I asked verbally to the owner 3 times and then in writing. I got a pesponse that said that vacation had to be us... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

i had a call back date set for 3/28/2016 i went into work they extended it to 4/9/2016 3 days later they call saying they had work for 2 days. i was gone on family emergency so i wasn't able to work will i still beable to get benifits
i nd too work they happened to call at bad time and 2 days prier i had gone in to go to work they extended it the paper work was all faxed to unemployment and everything what do i do applies to Vermont  ·  0 answers

must I claim sales from a website I created on umenployment?
I live in Colorado and opend an on-line LLC retail store as I continue looking for permanent work. I used $12,000 from personal savings to buy inventory for the store. If I make a sale, must I report ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Company declining to pay earned commissions after lay off.
I was laid off in July 2001 from a company located in Massachussetts. I had $15K in commissions due to me for sales made. They pay 50% at time of order and 50% when collected. The 15K is for the 2nd 5... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Multiple non-compete questions
There are many questions involved in my non-compete issues and I do plan on seeking the advice of an attorney. However, I would like some general information to determine if I have a strong case. My o... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Texas non-compete contract
I started work 2 days ago. Today, day (3) the Dr. presented a non-compete contract. I work in the mental health field in a specialized area, program development and management. I have this experience ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Company relocated me to Texas but laid me off after less than a year.
I was laid off from a job in March of 2016. I accepted a job in Texas and relocated from Nevada in May of 2016. I have now been laid off by the new company less than a year into the new job. Is there ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer gave me a 30% pay cut after 3 months back at work after having a stroke. Is that legal?
The company I work for is at max 10 employees. I had a stroke and was gone for 4 months before going back to work. I'm grateful they kept my position open but now 3 months later they cut my pay of 30%... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Final paycheck missing wages
I live in Arizona and recently left my job for another one after giving two weeks notice in writing. My ex employer agreed to allow me to stay on through the two weeks. On my last day my employer and ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

My employer is cutting my hours because I was placed on light duty can I collect unemployment
My employer is cutting my hours because Im on light duty from my pregnance applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Fired after six years of no warnings and great reviews
Yesterday was fired from a positon held for one year with recent "A" review and 5% increase. Been with company 6 years. All started when I copied CEO on email sent to manager concerning my take on a c... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I relocated from Texas to Oregon 1300 miles to work at a hospital. I was completing my 90 day probation period when i was terminated. I have 2 questions:1. Can I claim unemployment even though I was terminated? 2. Is it true that employer should have paye
Is it true that since i had relocated 1300 miles away from home and was terminated 3 days before my 90 day probationary period, employee should have payed me for 6 months after termination due to relo... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

After returning from an uprotected medical leave (not FMLA), do I have to accept a lessor position?
I've been out for 4mo. on unprotected medical leave (not FMLA) and have now been released. However, they could not hold my outside sales position. They do not have a similar position available for me ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My nanny contract states that either party will give 4 weeks notice unless terminated for listed reasons. While I have those reasons, do I have to state them to her in order to terminate immediately without severance?
I have a nanny contract and it states that employment is at will however, in order to protect both parties, either party will give 4 weeks notice unless termination is for some obvious and listed reas... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Overtime for orientation meeting
If an employee works 37 hours and attends a meeting for 6 hours, are we required to pay him overtime for the 3 hours (40 regular and 3 overtime). All employees had to attend an orientation for 6 hours... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
I am currently unemployed at this moment, I was self employed for about 4 years. Paid taxes and reported all wages to state and federal. My profession was landscaping. Never got a state contractor lic... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Fired, slandered and no money.
I was terminated today and was given the reason that I did not show up for work on Saturday May 27 and Monday May 29 2006 and did not even call in. However, I informed my boss on Thursday the 25th tha... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Demotion and pay cut.
As an employer for a county government department, am I allowed to demote a person and reduce their pay at the same time? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

severance & retention bonuses when company is sold
I work for a company, in NC, that announced it would be winding-down their operations over the next 4 years. This company A is a wholly owned subsidiary (LLC.) of company B. I am technically an employ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I received an email stating I was going to get a retention bonus upon project completion or being released from the project in good standing. I was fired because I was sick and only sent a text message to my boss and didn't call him. The company handbook
The Texas workforce commission concluded that u was fired due to something beyond my control (being sick) and not fired for poor performance on the job so they are letting me have unemployment. It's j... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

required to work 52 hrs or be fired
A female friend of mine recently refused to work over 52 hrs a week, several other people in the finanical department are on medical leave because of heart attacks and long working hours and she feels... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do Pay Rate Issues Invalidate Non-Compete Agreements?
Hi Mel and Associates, I am happy to find such a comprehensive set of Q/A on a variety of legal topics. My question is specific to non-compete contract. I began working at the company in sales and was... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can an independent contractors pay be changed retroactively? I know this is illegal in the case of an employee and employer, but what rights does an independent contractor have?
I am an independent contractor and have been told that my contract is going to be amended and the rate of pay will be deceasing on work that has already been done. Is is legal for a business to change... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

non-equal pay rates, based on race
One thing, about the Equal Pay Laws regarding gender as the only disciminatory feature. Is there any other acts or cases even that involve equal pay based on race? If so, I definitely have a case that... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

i was falsly accused of a no call no show. i was never given a write up or waning or a discharge paper to sign with any reason at all i recieved information from unemployment that they where sent a letter from my employer that said i was fired for no call
the months before covid where really hard for this on the border location they cut every ones hours and we had to fight for customers to be sat at our tables as the 3 males servers that had senority w... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Rights to require the company to honor my hiring offer/agreement despite a policy change?
I am an Ohio resident and approximately eight years ago I was hired as an out-of-state full-time telework employee. The only difference, between my hiring and that of my coworkers, is that I work out ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it illegal in delaware to not pay me my vacation time & last pay check?
I have worked for Family dollar for 7 years. I gave my 2 weeks notice on may 11, 2018 & my last day was may 25, 2018. I accrued 3 weeks vacation (120 hours) & have 80 hours left (2weeks). I am in Dela... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Quiting before two weeks and asked to pay for breach of contract
I have worked for the consulting company as an employee. My conract stated that if I leave my employer without giving two weeks notice, he may keep up two weeks of my pay. Due to unforseen circumstanc... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

During my Interview with the company I was told that they could not offer me the pay I was asking for so they would give me Family insurance at no cost to me to make up some of the pay they believed I would be worth. Approximately seven years later they s
I was given family insurance coverage as part of my salary upon hire and many years later my employer stated they would no longer pay for it. I understand my employer doesn't pay 100% for the employee... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Vacation Pay After Layoff in California
My California company laid off employees on January 3rd, including me. I was given holiday pay for January 2nd. Since we are given 20 days vacation in a calendar year, should I be paid out those 20 va... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my employer use my vacation time if I was told I was being suspended with pay
I was told I was being suspended with pay, was not given a reason why, just that they had to investigate a complaint. I checked my pay/vacation accrual and found they had used all my vacation time I h... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Wage Payment
The company I was working for all of a sudden closed down(They said they lost their contract) They owe me and many of the other employees 3 checks. They will not give us a clear time to when we will g... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

If I get paid based on production (per line) am I still entitled to overtime pay?
I have worked for my company for over 2 years and have never gotten paid overtime for working over 40 hours in a week. I always thought this was because I was paid by the line but I have since realize... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

How do I get compisated for being in hospital then let go with no other position
Hi. In the past 3 weeks I was hospitalized for a week and sent home on bed rest for the next 2 weeks. I immediately told my manager when I was in the hospital sent him a Dr note and a release note whe... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to report only a portion of an employee's wages as to avoid immediate tax liability, instead electing to report the correct earnings the following year?
2019 I earned roughly 12k. The w2 I recieved reflected only 1500. Requested but not provided correction. This resulted in my recieving minimal unemployment assistance, and disqualified me from much of... applies to California  ·  0 answers

pay cut without notice
I have been employed by a company for two months. At a staff meeting held on Feb 26th, it was announced everyone would be taking a 5% pay cut effective retroactive to Feb 16th. The company employs app... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

can employer deduct med ins payments twice in the same pay period?
I was recently terminated from employment on 10/20/15. I received my final pay on an Aline debt card for my hours worked on 10/18 thru 10/20. I was told the remainder of my pay (10/4-10/17) would be o... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case with the below information?
I am a certified medical assistant and was employed at Physicians Clinc of Spokane and was fired last Wednesday. They dismissed me stating that I was not fast enough and that I for stuff and my work r... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

laid off with written guarantee of pay
My husband took a job with a company that had a written agreement with him outlining guarantee pay and other benefits the company offered. After 6 weeks his manager called (who signed the agreement) a... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

can my employer fire me?
can an empolyer force you to take a promotion. my boss wants me to take the manager position at his store but i dont want that kind of responsibility for a only a 2 dollar pay raise. i currently make ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If I was overpaid by my employer do I have to pay back the amount they over paid plus taxes?
I was overpaid in June, our payroll person realized it in August. I realize I am to pay the amount back that I received but, she is charging me for the taxes. That is money that I never saw. Is it rig... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can I deny sick pay after an employee gives thier 2 weeks notice?
An employee has given their 2 week notice of termination. She is trying to use up her sick time because we do not pay it out when employees leave. Can I put a policy in place that we do not pay sick o... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Previous employer is appealing my benefits after they was effective
I was found eligible for unemployment and have been receiving my weekly check, I got a letter in the mail saying i was a party to an appeal by my previous employer, It stated in the letter that they f... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

i have been working for the same company for 7 years. Just recently a new company came in and bought them out, and is demanding that I sign a non-compete. My old employer never had me sign one. If I refuse to sign and they say that I must or I can't work
see above.....working for same company for 7 years..new company buys them out and demands a non-compete. If I refuse and they let me go, can I claim unemployment? applies to Florida  ·  3 answers

If I work in AZ for a company based in TX, what does that mean in regards to FMLA, ADA and unemploym
I work in AZ for a private company headquartered in TX. The AZ office has 10 employees and the TX office has 55-60+ employees. 1) If FMLA applies to companies with 50 or more employees within a 75-mil... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

If I work in AZ for a company based in TX, what does that mean in regards to FMLA, ADA and unemploym
I work in AZ for a private company headquartered in TX. The AZ office has 10 employees and the TX office has 55-60+ employees. 1) If FMLA applies to companies with 50 or more employees within a 75-mil... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Was I wrongfully demoted? Is my new pay fair?
I have been employed at a company for almost three years (for my protection, i do not want to disclose the company). I was promoted to a supervisor position about a year ago. In January, i transferred... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for PUA
I have a family member who lost their job at the end of last year, December 31, due to the company going out of business. She was denied regular UI at the time, as she didn't make enough during the ba... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

cut in pay legal without notice
I am a auto technician and recently my pay was cut from $19/hr to $18.63 due to recent experation of my certifications. Is the company allowed to do this? I am scheduled to take the tests in Nov. Othe... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How can I get my final pay?
Questions: 1. What do I need to do to, if necessary, enforce payment of the amount due me, which is in excess of $22,000. 2. If it is necessary to retain an attorney, would I be able to collect attorn... applies to Florida  ·  3 answers

Legally tied to my employers tuition retention agreement if they are sold?
My current employer paid for my MBA, and with that, I signed a tuition refund retention agreement for four years after the last tuition paid. I work in Ohio, but, the contract I signed stated "This Ag... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

what should i do ? i asked my company to pay instead of get pay i got fired
i have been working with a security company for more than one year in houston Tx , they always paying us late and i need my money to live my life , so i ask them to pay my checks, they fired me becaus... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can I sue over breach of agreement on status of rehire when my job was eliminated?
After 10 years my job with a Fortune 100 company was eliminated due to downsizing. I was given a period of time to apply and secure another position within the company prior to a termnation date. I ap... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Vacation pay taken out of final pay check
After 3 months of employment, I became very ill, had emergency surgery and was back to work after missing 3 weeks. When I was given my paycheck (distributed while I was absent) I was told the employer... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Do I have a wrongful demotion case?
I’ve work at my current company for almost 5 years as an at will employee. I was working in a position during year 4 and than was promotion to another position where I’ve been working for about a ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

In Georgia, can you be fired (a) while in a coma (b) can health insurance be cancelled effective the day of termination without the ability to even pay the premium to continue through the month, (c) is a company with maximum of around 12 employees subject
I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. She worked for a company, a small LLC in Georgia that has max of about 12 employees. She was there when the company started and worked for this employe... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for my CEO to decrease pay with out verbal or written warning?
Is it legal for my CEO to decrease pay with out verbal or written warning? On Monday, March 7, 2011 my CEO held a conference meeting with the employees. In the meeting he stated that he may need to de... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My wife has 90 hours of vacation and is giving 2 weeks notice do the have to pay her vacation pay?
My wife has 90 hours of unused vacation she is leaving her job do they have to pay her? applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

NSF paychecks getting to be a habit
My employer (a lawyer) keeps issuing me bad paychecks drawn on his attorney business account. When I take my weekly paycheck to his bank to cash it (I no longer take a chance on depositing it to my ch... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can I be fired for the opinions of others?
I was fired last month. I was told that the employees felt that I was an unapproachable manager and unfriendly. The employees comments were put in a comment box with no names on them. Therefore I coul... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

HI MY BOSS PUT A NEW PAY PLAN OUT AND SAID IT WAS RETRO ACTIVE FOR THIS MONTH ON 9/6/2018. I WORK IN A.Z. AND WE DID NOT GET A NEW PLAN TO SIGN JUST AN ADDENDUME TO OUR NEW PAY PLAN. WE ARE COMMISION BASED EMPLOYEES. CAN THEY DO THIS?
commission employee, change to pay plan that is after month has started that is retro active. we had a signed agreement that our plans could be changed without notice. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

right to a confidential recommendation letter
My former employer held a round of lay-offs recently and I was affected. I signed a severance agreement with them in order to receive some pay continuation and a percentage of my bonus. During the mee... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Would I be able to file a suit against the company for breach of contract?
In my severance agreement it was stated that my former employer would not speak ill of me to any party. I have a friend that still works for the company and it appears they have discussed the reasons ... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

How do I find a lawyer to represent me after representing myself at a Personnel Board prehearing.
I made the mistake of believing that I was capable of effectively defending myself against an Adverse Action (termination)from the state agency I worked for. My union will not represent me. The agency... applies to California  ·  1 answer

if i am the backup supervisor does my employer have to pay me when the supervisor is off work?
I am the backup supervisor for our department. does my employer have to pay me when the regular supervisor is off or out of the office? people will come to me when the supervisor is out and my employe... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

sexual harrassment
I recently worked in a small diner as a waitress. my boss the owner was constantly making sexual comments like your having a good ass day today or even so far as to call a local radio stationand they ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Personal safety
Hello, I currently manage an apartment complex in Kenmore and the environment has continually become more dangerous since I started working here nine months ago. I was not aware of this when I accepte... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

My employer cut my holiday pay in half without giving me any notice stating I didn't work enough hours that pay period, I have been a full time employee here for 1year 6month.
My employer cut my holiday pay without giving me any notice stating I didn't work enough hours in the pay period. I been employed 1 year 6 months. Holiday pay as in Christmas. Our office was closed on... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

my companies receivables were sold to another company but I can't work for the new company...will that affect my benefits?
Company I work for's receivables have been sold and the man who bought them is offering positions in his company. I cannot work the hours he has scheduled. Will that affect my unemployment benefits? applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can an employeer not pay owed sick time?
My husband recently had to call in sick for more then the normal amount of time. He did have enough time in his "sick account" for paid time off. His employeer is now telling him that they will not pa... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

wrongfully terminated by united steel workers steel factory because of possible discriminationbipo
Terminated by employer of 15 years 4 months. Possibly over mental health issues, bipolar,. Misrepresentation by union usw, negligent to advise me of all availabe options. Under Family Doctor and VA Py... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My wife does not get breaks at work. can she sue them? can she quit and get unemployment? 8-9 straight hours is killing her and being her husband, I am making her quit!
My wife is a cook at a nursing home and she never gets breaks! not even a lunch break! She has to clock out and go back to work and come back in 30min and clock back in. Smokers get several breaks to ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can my employer reduce my pay to minimum wage if there is no policy i signed for quitting/no notice?
After I worked 40 hours I quit without notice. My employer reduced my wages to minimum wage and took pay that was a manual check from what i was owed the previous pay period. Is this allowed in Florid... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

can a company refuse to pay overtime because you didn’t get pre-approval?
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My current pay until this paycheck was $60,000 a year salary. My company was bought out in December 2016 and since I worked between two locations my original owners asked me to stay with them. It was a safe, secure, position. During her interview process
I had already worked 4 days in the pay period before I was told I'd be on a new pay scale. I was never told the amount of my new wage to be able to agree or quit, it was just on my check. Since I was ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can a "copy-and-paste" haphazard non-compete be legal?
Last November, my ex-employer got to a point where he threatened me, after over a year of verbal abuse, harrassment, suspicious discrimination and general mistreatment. When I complained to HR, they s... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I worked 10 years for the same employer, 8 years in Oregon and 2 years in North Carolina. Am I limited to the unemployment compensation from North Carolina or can I also file in Oregon?
North Carolina only offers 12 weeks. The last time I was laid off it took a year before getting a new position. Since the majority of my time with this company was in the State of Oregon can I extend ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can a job fire you after you quit ruined my job offer an said it was job abandonment.
I quit my job too start another job at boost. Well turns out my original job wanted me to come in an discuss why i had left an brought up a better position as a supervisor once i had got there. I just... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My employer is cutting me but im 90% sure he's not paying it in. What can i do here im wanting to quit. He has shorted me about $300 in past two weeks on payroll.
My employer is cutting my unemployment but Im positive he is not paying it in. He has shorted me about $300 in past couple weeks so Im tied of it an ready to quit here. What do I need to do? applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Defamation in an unrelated court case
I read in one of your answers that it is legal for an employer to include any statements they want in a court case, and this will not count as defamation. Recently I found out that some horrific accus... applies to California  ·  1 answer

we are selling our small business in Texas, what are our obligations when it comes to employees? The new owner has said they will be keeping the employees in their positions when they take over. I need to know where my legal responsibilities end and their
just want to make sure what I have to do before and after the sale of our business. The new owner is keeping the employees that are there now. My questions are what kind of notice and pay am I liable ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I still collect benefits if i didn’t call the payroll company within 24hrs of separation?
hi, I was working for a company that closed down on Jan. 7th 2011, but 4 months before closing they switched payroll companies. I filled for unemployment and now the payroll company is trying to appea... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

pay increas
I was a MLT. I passed my boards and received my license in November of 2016 for MT. I filled out another job application for job change which was approved in November 2016. I have yet to see my raise.... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was recently fired. It was not because I broke any employment rules, my boss said he was simply looking for something
I was recently fired. It was not because I broke any employment rules, my boss said he was looking for something "different". I know he hired someone else who was there last week. Yesterday, he called... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I sue over breach of agreement on status of rehire when my job was eliminated?
After 10 years my job with a Fortune 100 company was eliminated due to downsizing. I was given a period of time to apply and secure another position within the company prior to a termnation date. I ap... applies to California  ·  1 answer

retlation by removing pay increase.
I'm a govt employee and last May the other program manager left for another job. In the interim I have been doing both positions. A few months into doing so mgmt. brought up giving me a pay raise. Thi... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

greedy loan officer
I recently got a job as a loan processor for an independent loan officer, I have been there 7 weeks and during that time she has bought homes for herself using other peoples names, created phony docum... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do we pay payroll taxes to ex-employee on agreed settlement amount?
We agreed (reluctantly!) to settle a wage claim instead of dragging it out for who knows how long. The agreement is we will pay BOLI $500 a month (that they then turn around and pay the ex-employee)fo... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Company Buyout
My husband's job is merging with another company that do not want union drivers, so they were offered a buyout of 2 weeks pay for each year of employment with the company to come out of the union. The... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I completed a temporary contract, but failed to call in my availability afterward. What is NC law ?
I completed a temporary contract. After it ended, I didn't call in my availability again to my recruiter at the Temp agency. I was denied unemployment because the temp agency says that I abandoned the... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Recently fired for being absent while my son with special needs was hospitalized!
I was recently fired for “excessive absences”? (My 7 year old special needs child was hospitalized for a chronic illness) Eligible for unemployment benefits? Discrimination case? I happened to be ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can the company I work for pay me less an hour than what it shows on my pay rate
Can the company I work for pay me less an hour than what it shows on my check stub pay rate? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

My employer who is in charge of payroll refuses to itemize hours worked and rates of pay since I make multiple pay rates within a pay period. He said it is too time consuming. What can I do to solve this?
My employer who is in charge of payroll refuses to itemize hours worked and rates of pay since I make multiple pay rates within a pay period. He said it is too time consuming when I brought it to his ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this non compete legal? N.C
I work for a company full time basically. I signed a agreement which included a non compete clause. Thing is - they recently updated how they pay us. We work in renovating homes. They have taken us fr... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

My employer contacted me on Monday, 2 days after completing my previous pay period. They laid me off that Monday and reduced my salary pay from $3500 to minimum wage. And sent me a check for $208 for the pay period that I worked prior to being laid off...
My bi weekly pay period ended on 10/21/2017 in which I would have received my paycheck on 10/27/2017....on 10/23/2017 (two days after my pay period ended) my employer called me and informed me that du... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Forced resignation or termination
In June, 2010 I was employed as a nurse at a Correctional facility. I was asked to resign because I wrote an inmate 3 letters (I know this was wrong now). I was offered a great job at a hospital. Mont... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Should I pursue a denied PAUC claim for not notifying the company of harassment?
I quit my job for reasons of harassment by my supervisor and filed for unemployment. PAUC denied the claim because I failed to notify my employer. I asked my supervisor repeatedly to stop in the prese... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

How can I get compensated for vacation days that were held back from me?
My company told me I had only 10 days vacation last year, and that I couldn’t take the days I don’t have. But as a 9 year employee I actually had 14 days vacation. I have proved it to them and the... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do we have to provide workers' compensation coverage for our ex-pats? We already pay their US withholdings and the equivalent for their residence in the UK.
We have an employee in another country and he gets paid through our local bank and it is auto deposited to his bank here as well. We pay his fed withholdings here and the equivalent of the UK SUI. We ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

last paycheck-education reimbursement
I recentky resigned from my company, and they are considering withholding my last pay check and accrued vaction to cover company sponsored education reimbursement. They are saying that since I did not... applies to California  ·  1 answer

NEED A EMPLOYMENT LAWYER REFERRAL
It hurts me to pursue my case against the School District, but it is the principal of the matter involved Racism. I’m crying out for help! Race Discrimination Hurts….I’m writing to you to seek a... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can a former employer force you to pay for an invoice they were unable to collect?
My boyfriend was fired from his job in November. Now, in March, his former boss is threatening to disparage him with his current employer or sue him if he does not pay her for accounts that were uncol... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Working a new job in same company without talking payrate, can they cut my pay?
I live in Georgia, and was working one position, then was offered a different position within the same company. Pay rate was never discussed. I have been paid the same rate since working the position.... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can i take do anything more
The owner would say "you did not have kids when I hired you". I had to miss 3 days of work while my supervisor had missed two of those same days to go with her husband to take his father to have a col... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Vacation Pay
My former company is denying a vacation pay payment because they claim there is no vacation accrual implied in the employee handbook. However, the wording does stipulate that "upon completion" of spec... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Employer used an informal conversation as verbal resignation
I was kind enough to tell my supervisor that I may be leaving my position mid December. We had that conversation the middle of Oct. I stated that i would give a proper written 2 week notice. We looked... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I am currently on a leave, due to having surgery. My employer may not hold my job for me. I'm not protected under FMLA because I only worked there 4 months. Can I apply for unemployment when I have recuperated?
My employer stated they may not be able to hold my job for me. I only worked there 4 months, and needed surgery. So, can I receive benefits when I recuperate, thus able to work? Apparently, I was told... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can an employer only pay me 50.8 weeks, put 5 days in arrears as a salaried employee?
So I have a question about exempt salaried employees. My employer is changing payroll from a bi monthly payroll to a biweekly payroll. They plan to implement this on Jan1. In 2019, they are going to p... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Getting paid 5 days after pay period, is that legal?
The end of our pay period is on Friday (bi-weekly) we use to get paid that day then it was moved to Monday then to Tuesday and now to Wednesday. We are not getting paid until 5 days after our pay peri... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

wasn't I fired by statement of: if you can tattle on staff member, then you better find another job
During meeting with boss, he said "if you can't be a tattle tale and call me when someone is not doing their job, then you should look for another job. I told him I could not be a tattle tail since ev... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Withholding 100% of my pay!
Employer over paid me by $29,000 gross this year. They have stated that I either pay 100% of net amount in 7 days or they will withhold 100% of my pay util they recoup the gross amount. Is it legal fo... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for my CEO to decrease pay with out verbal or written warning?
On Monday, March 7, 2011 my CEO held a conference meeting with the employees. In the meeting he stated that he may need to decrease every ones pay by up to 35%. He also stated that it may be for as lo... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was suspended pending judicial verdict ...am i entitled to all my back pay ?
Work fof state of illinois ..suspended without pay pending judicial verdict ...cade dropped ..do i get back pay applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can this be a case?
I worked for a company which was unionized. After 4 yrs and 9 months of working I along with others were laid off stating lack of work. Went on unemployment and then found another job 2 months later. ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer by pass employment contract and pay some differently?
I work for a company who requires all sales people to sign an Employment contract. IF I find that the employer is paying some differently than the other sales people who signed at the same time and th... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was forced to resign. I was presented a final paycheck at the time. It bounced and I was charged the fees on top of being issued a bad check. I live in California. If I was forced resign; when is my pay legally required to be provided?
I was allowed to resign in lieu of dismissal last week on Friday. I attempted depositing my check but there were issues at the teller so they had me deposit via ATM. There was a hold and then they ret... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is this Retaliation?
Would it be retaliation if I was terminated for taking a company mandated break whilst taking a phone call regarding testifying under oath about unemployment case that involves my place of employment ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can my employer make me pay back my used PTO.
I work for a company that has a policy, if you leave before a year you have to pay back any used PTO. Since we dont get holidays I will have to pay back the PTO I used for the jewish holidays etc. I a... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Company missed payroll.
What can I do to collect wages owed to me? Last week the President of our firm, in a conference call two days before pay day, told all salaried employees of our firm that he was not going to pay us fo... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Job Offer Contract
I was offered a position that was a promotion in my current company but because of special rules during a recent merger was told by hiring manager (senior executive) that I would have to take a latera... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Retroactive Pay Reduction.
Can an employer retroactively reduce your pay? My situation: I was informed on the 10th of this month (Wed, Oct 10th, 2001) that my pay was being reduced, and that the reduction was retroactive to the... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can my employer keep my wages after I quit?
I quit my job, and told my employer to keep the wages I was owed. The amount I am owed is over $1200. I understand under MA law that the employer still has to pay someone who quits, but payment does n... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Can an employer withhold a weeks salary when you first begin a job and then not pay you for that week if you don't give a 2 weeks notice in VA? They have this clause in their employee handbook
My former employee wont pay out a week of withheld salary because I did not give 2 weeks notice. There is a statement in the employee handbook but I did not realize they won't pay if you don't give 2 ... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

We have one employee, Can we pay rent/utilities in lieu of wages?
We (Board of Directors) own and operate a large camping/recreation facility in the mountains of North Calif. We have one contract employee who lives on site in an apartment that we pay the rent and ut... applies to California  ·  1 answer

TN relocation repayment
I began working in Tennessee 14 months ago for a company that offered me a position which allowed me to relocate from New Jersey. The relocation terms required me to pay back any money if I left withi... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

If im moved to a higher postion that is a higher pay level can they not pay me?
I was moved to customer service and was told that I will get a pay increase from being a cashier. I was told that i will get it after minimum wage increase in jan 1st. I was told after minimum wage in... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

docking pay for late clock in
Dear MEL, I have two questions. I am employed by a small company (employing approximately 30 people) and they have recently enacted a new late policy. The policy is as follows; If an employee is one m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I am demoted, will my accrued vacation hours be paid at the new lower pay rate?
I have been a supervisor for the last 10 years and have accrued about 500 vacation hours. I was told I am being demoted to line staff effective 11/1/15. If I take vacation time after 11/1/15, or resig... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for my boss to deduct a percentage before my commission for usage of hair color product even though I have to pay for my styling products for my station out of my own pocket. She is essentionaly lower my commission to help her pay for her over
I'm paid 50%. Owner takes 10% off the total I produced then gives me the 50% from the remainder. Its supposed to help pay for hair color used, offset assistant payroll, shampoo and conditioner at the ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can employee pay be adjusted to State minimum wage for time
Proposed Employee Handbook language for field techs making $30 - $35/hour for regular time. We have never used this and hope never to have to, but could it be done this way?: Call Backs Due to Work Er... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

I had a seizure in march and I am unable to drive to work for six months
Due to my seizure, I am not allowed to drive for six months. I asked my employer if I could work from home which they allow other people to work from home to save money in gas. My employer said no. I ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

VACATION PAY
MY EMPLOYER TOOK AWAY MY VACATION PAY WICH IS AROUND 2 WEEKS OR BETTER I DO STILL WORK THERE I WANTED TO KNOW IF HE IS ALOUD TO DO THAT AND AM IM ENTILTED TO THAT THANK YOU AND I HOPE THAT U ANSWER ME... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Giving out pay raises then laying people off
Is an employer permitted to give out pay raises and promotions and then lay employees off? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it involuntary separation when an employer ends employment before date on resignation letter?
I provided more than 3-wks notice of resignation. I stated 5/31 would be my last day of employment. My employer wants 5/24 to be my last day which I contested because that would mean 1-wk of lost wage... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can I withhold signing bonus from final two pay checks
We have an employee that has resgined. Per his offer letter, he would have to repay a prorated portion of his signing bonus in the event left the company. How much am I able to legally withhold from t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a employer withhold or not pay me my vacation pay if i quit on the last day of my vacation?
I have 1 week vacation saved. I want to take my vacation before quiting to go work else where. Can the employer not pay me if i take my vacation, with permission, and then quit on the last day of my v... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I am an auto technician who gets paid flat rate. My employer is requiring me to pay half of my trainee's weekly pay. Is that legal?
Auto technician at a dealership. I have a trainee/apprentice that works with me that I train. I get paid a flat rate for the hours I turn, not for the hours I am there. So if there is no work, I don't... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can my settlement be taxed 50%
I'm getting a settlement and back pay and there is a law from 1981 saying I have to pay fifty percent tax is that correct applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Was my reason for getting fired a criminal act and do I have a case?
I along with another employee chose to prank call our site director and his wife (the company medical coordinator). The prank was computer generated and recorded on a personal account on a prank web p... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

How to answer question on background investigation form
My wife was written up for two performance issues a couple of years ago. She found new work before any action was taken and when she went to resign, was given a severance package (she had been with th... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can a Non-compete agreement be upheld if my company isn't competing in the industry segment?
I was hired by a start up company 6 months ago to develop a segment of their business that they did not have presence in the industry, an industry that I have years experience. They recently let me go... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I was laid off for a year and a half. I was waiting to be hired back at the factory. I worked part time for a few months. The job was not a good fit and I knew the factory would be hiring within a month or two so I quit. I was hired back at the factory an
Quit one part time job and then hired at full time job. Worked required weeks and now may not get unemployment benefits applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Terminated through VM and harassed.
I was terminated today on VM while on vacation. The CEO terminated another director (both of us over 40) offered her severance, not me. He repeatedly,daily grabbed his crotch, was verbally intimidatin... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

overtime and benifets
My boy friend has worked for the same company for 19 years. It was at one time a family business but was sold about 8 or 9 years ago. The main office is up north and where my boyfriend works there are... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I as a non-profit employer In Florida have to pay PTO when an employee already has 80 hours in the 2-week pay period?
We are really struggling with donations during this pandemic. Do I as a non-profit employer In Florida have to pay PTO when an employee already has 80 hours in the 2-week pay period? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was employed at a college that is now closing. Our Director told us to start looking for work because of the closure and they had no idea of an exact date, it would be soon. I did start looking for job and spoke with the Regional director about making a
College is closing, and we were told to look for another job. I put in a two week notice because I did and was potentially hired at another college, but the job fell through. They hired someone one el... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can I get my job back or am I entitled my annual and sick leave pay?
I recently fired from Fl Dept of Corrections for Violation of Agency Policy during my probationary period but they wouldn't tell me what it was. I was actually fire from he say she say. There was no i... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

IS THIS CASE APPLICABLE FOR THE WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
I started with this company thirteen years ago with the job title Technical Support Manager (Grade 21 - exempt employee). Since then, I have been promoted to Grade 22. Three years ago I was transferre... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Outsourced to an India-based IT consulting company; then told I would be severed.
Hello, I was employed for 3 years at a global IT company. Last May, company went through a heavy US layoff (3 months ago) all in one day. I was not affected at that time. Two weeks after that, I was t... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Should I contact an attorney for wrongful termination?
My former employer discharged me for reasons that were fabricated. I believe this was in part because they were changing my working hours which I was against . I was awarded unemployment benefits. I h... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

leavingto care for sick dad
9/14/09 I have to talk to unemployementin 30 minutes i lived in baltimore, maryland and never have been unemployed my wife's father was diagnosed with terminally ill cancer and we had to move asap i i... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

if my boss told me i have to stay at work for 40hrs does he have to pay me 40 hrs.
I get paid by the job not hourly so if I don't have work I'm suppose to sit there without pay or I will get wrote up or let go applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Would making inquiries into possible illegal activities be a "protected activity"
This involves a franchised commercial cleaning company to which I was employed, (2 yrs-one raise - no disipline actions) I began to check on some of the activities of the Master Owner. I can prove on ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

REPAYING A BONUS WHEN LEAVING COMPANY
AM I REQUIRED TO PAY BACK A COMPANY BONUS GIVEN TO ME FOR MOVING EXPENSES. MY COMPANY SAYS THAT IF I LEAVE IT WILL HAVE TO BE PAID BACK. IT WAS BASED ON SALES PROJECTIONS. THE BONUS WAS 1000 MINUS TAX... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Cut in my pay!?
This can't be right! I am a Registered Nurse and have worked with the same home health care for approximately 10 years and loved it. Several years ago, this company changed everyone's pay from hourly ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

My company moved all of it's w2 employees to a PEO at the close of Q1 2015. Is my employment agreement still a valid contract?
At the close of Q1 2015 my employer moved all of it's W2 employees to a PEO, Trinet SOI. This PEO oversee's all benefits, unemployment claims etc. Is the employment agreement I signed under the employ... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

wage payment and reimbursement of bs expenses
Need guidance concerning wage payment, including final pay & reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. I reside in Texas and have a signed employment agmt w/ a Florida company. The contract is governed... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was terminated from my job for a hippa violation. The statement said I asked staff members about the results and the report so I looked it up. That is not the case I never asked anyone about any reports looked it up on my own. I wasnt thinking when this
I was terminated for a hippa violation. The statements they made were not correct saying I asked staff members about the result which is not true I never asked any staff members. I was angry and upset... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

My contract says I will be paid pro rata compensation through last day worked. If we earn summer pay thru work during the school year, do I get that compensation?
Can I be denied pay after earning it? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If an employer asks you to step down from a leadership position can they legally reduce your pay?
I know someone who may be in this situation in the near future because a Supervisor has it in for them. Trying to get some facts on whether or not they can reduce their pay in this action takes place.... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Denying benefits/payroll change
I was denied full time benefits when the company did an addendum. I've seen an attorney who confirmed under the terms I was hired as well as the new terms I qualified under both. This affected my vact... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can employer (a government entity) change rate of pay and still require my daughter to do same work?
My daughter and a couple of her friends were hired by the mayor of a local village at $8 per hour. At the March meeting, the Village Board decided to raise the pay to $15/hour effective May 1. This is... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

unpaid wages & non-compete
Have an employer who did not pay salary for 3 months. I left after those 3 months and started my own business in similiar field. They still owe salary from when i left last august 2003. They have paid... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Does a company have to provide a separation agreement if they state that in the termination letter?
I was officially laid off on 6/3/2011 and received my termination letter on 6/4. Bullet point 5 in the letter states that I am being offered additional consideration in exchange for execution of a Con... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My employer (hospital) just made me aware that my hourly rate was higher, and that payroll did not change my salary when I transferred to another department for more pay. Does my employer have to pay me retroactively for two years.
My employer (NJ hospital) made an error on my hourly rate for the past two years. I was being paid less than I should have. My employer said I will not get the retroactive pay correction. Is this true... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

As a sub contractor with a non compete and I am fired can the non compete be upheld?
I was a sub contractor for a company and had a no compete. He changed the compensation in my original contract to give me a pay cut which I disagreed on . I refused to sign a neew contract with the pa... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I was furloughed from the hospital I work for due to their reduced business. If they call me back to work, but it will put me at risk for COVID-19, will I lose my WI unemployment benefits if I refuse to go start back to work in that job?
I'm a social worker doing face to face visits at homes and the hospital. I am in my 60's, have 3 of the 5 high risk medical conditions that correlate with severe COVID symptoms and poor outcomes, i.e.... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

is there any chance to recover damanges from loss of employment?
Employee (E) resigned from employment with company (A) to take new opportunity with company (B). After all paperwork was done with company (B)- employee (E) can provide evidence of new employment, com... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can an employer make me pay them tuition back if there is no contract?
The company paid for me to take a course. I am voluntarily leaving and they are trying to tell me I need to pay them back. There was nothing signed stating that I would be required to stay. Are they a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to not pay your employees after filing chapter 11?
My company has filed chapter 11 bankruptcy and told us on our pay day 10/19/18 that they did so and we would not get paid for a week(10/26/18 when we would be paid) but then after that the pay periods... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

What do I do about reduction of hours?
I work for a small dental practice. I have been there for almost 6 years and I have never called off. The only days I have missed were approved vacation days. I was was hired as a full time employee. ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can an employer deduct one persons pay from another employee
I am employed as an air conditioning technician servicing apartments in the Sacramento area. There are two technicians assigned to each complex and one assistant provided by the company. The techs rec... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my former employer use my vacation pay as sick days for being out ill
It was determined by my doctor I contracted a Super Bacterial Infection and was sent home with medications and had a fever of 102 degrees.I was out for 4 days that Saturday I was told not to come back... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

Can my health insurance deny to pay for husband even though he was terminated and on long term disab
My insurance is refusing to pay for my spouse because they say he still has insurance. He is on long term disability and was terminated 2/06. His surgery was 2/23. I have insurance on him also through... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

first step with wrongful termination when less than 15 employees
I was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about unlawful discrimination-I gave written notice to my boss explaining my intent to quit in 15 days if he didn't show some willingness to ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

CanI lose my unemployment benefits in the state of Texas if I don't accept an offer for a job that 54 miles away and my car won't make 108 Miles round-trip every day because it is not in good enough shape
I accepted a job interviews that turned out to be 54 miles away I originally thought it was about 32 miles away. I had terrible problems with my car it's not going to make that trip all of this starte... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Any help would be greatly appreciated
If my employer is requiring me to take job related college courses does he 1. Have to pay me? 2. If the class is after I have worked eight hours in one day am I entitled to overtime? 3. Does he have t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

out on medical job eliminated
I have worked as a manager at a tavern for a year and a half. In July I hurt my back and ended up in the emergency room. From there on I followed their diagnosis and treatment but didnt get better. In... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

I resigned with my previous employer, they decided to let me go early and on my last day, I asked about my quarterly bonus and they said it will be mailed to me, when the calculation period comes. I reach back out to them and they said I have to be employ
I resigned from my previous employer because I fealt in the last 3 years, the company is treating people unfair. I put in my notice and after 3 days the GM decided to let me go early. GM state my chec... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay back relocation?
I will officially resign from my current employment March 2nd 2018. I joined March 20th 2017. There is a clause that states I would have to pay back relocation if I resign "prior to the one year anniv... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Do I pay holiday pay to employees Who worked July 4th or July 5t
No details applies to California  ·  0 answers

went on fmla dr. note, out off work. disability for i year. does the employer have right too terminate you?
question? at the top. employee have a right too come back employer. approved by a drs note. disability . state off tn. assurant disability, .does the emploer have a right too terminate you. could not ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

My employer is closing down the business exactly one week before my anniversary date and is refusing to pay my one week vacation pay. He did promise it to me verbally when I was hired, but I have nothing in writing. Can I still get my vacation pay:?
My employer is closing down the business I work for exactly one week before my anniversary date when I would have earned one week of paid vacation. Am I still entitled to my vacation pay? He has nothi... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Reprimanded for discussing pay with fellow employees.
A few months ago I was reprimanded(written up) at my job for discussing pay with fellow employees. I had recently discovered that a new hires starting pay was double the hourly rate of many employees(... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

relocation/bonus payment and wages withheld.
I was hired on with a bonus/relocation of 5000. In the contract, it only states that it must be paid back if I do not stay a year. Because of a better offer, and unreasonable working conditions, I gav... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

On disability since Dec 14 2010. Can employer deduct vac pay while on disability
Vacation schedule in place in 2010 for cruise in Feb 2011. Dec 14 had rotator cuff repair and was placed on disability until March 2 when I returned to work on restriction. Employer deducted vac pay f... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

All things being equal, can an employer pay less hourly to a part-time worker than to a full-time worker for the same position?
I accepted a supervisory position with a company along with a few others at the same time. I found out months later that the full-time workers had been given a higher pay grade than I had, and was tol... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I have a written and signed agreement on a severence/transition package. My employer was to pay me for 376 hours if they terminated me or if I resigned. Now they say that agreement was not meant to be paid out in full. Only that they would pay the differe
As noted in my question applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Possible mistreatment at work.
My work recently demoted me based on the content of my personal web page. Also, they refuse to pay overtime and they will not pay any hours worked on a day that you may have been late. I'm just wonder... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Sexual Harassment - Gray area?
I was terminated by my large company (50,000 employees) two weeks ago because of a sexual harassment claim filed against me. I was a professional person with 19 years experience. an unblemished record... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

work
I was terminated by my employer on april 19th. My supervisor and I had numerous issues over my 51/2 year tenure, but management refused each time to get involved or resolve any issues. Some of these i... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

How do I find a lawyer willing to prove defamation of character, discrimination and slander destroy
I was subjected to a hostile work environment that made it impossible to do my job. My direct supervisors (The Board of Directors) board took progressive actions to undermine my authority, slandered m... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Non compete in employee hand book.
I have a former employer who had a non-compete clause add to a new version of his employee hand book. It as added at the end of his employee handbook. We all had to sign the handbook at the end of a m... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

I was laid off and once received shares in the company. I've re-read that the pay out to my shares is tied to a non-compete clause. I did not actively seek to leave the company or work for a competitor. If I accept a new position within my specialty (mini
Laid off Owed Stock pay-out seeking new employment with competitors only because I was laid off There's a non-compete clause tied to the stock pay-out applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was working fulltime and accrued 60 hours vacation pay . But, now went part time and lost my 60 hours vacation pay. Don't I get paid for whatever was left? Now that I no longer get vacation pay.
Well, I decided to retire and go part time instead of full time. When I went online to check my hours I worked on "Workday" and noticed my vacation was deleted. Should I not get paid for these 64 hour... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can I be fired rightfully because after 45 minutes of saying no and denying accusation made against
I was recently fired from my job due to accusations made against me about using marijuana on the job. So they called me in on my day off and asked me if this was true and I denied it for forty five mi... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I have been employed by a company for three years and have just now been asked to sign a non compete agreement with a 5 year post severance of employment and 250 mile radius restriction. I work in WV and the contract states that litigation shall be in WV.
Non-compete agreement in WV, 250 mile radius, for 5 years. Does remote work, assuming the new company is farther away than the mile limitation, break the non-compete agreement? I live in a neighboring... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

At will contract AND Two weeks notice required ... or penalty
I recently received a job offer as a contract employee. The contract is standard stuff. Three times, the contract states that employment is at-will for both the employee (me) and the employer. But the... applies to California  ·  1 answer

wifes final paycheck
My wife was fired from her job at Great Clips hair salon two weeks ago. Her old boss is refusing to pay her, her last pay check. He is claiming she over reported her hours worked. This never occured. ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is an employer required to pay vacation pay if exceptions were made to past employees?
I provided a 3 week notice instead of a required 4 week notice at the time of termination. Company stated because I did not provide the adequate required notice, I was not eligible for vacation pay ac... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

My husband quit his job and his employer continued to direct deposit his weekly pay. Unfortunately we didn't catch it for over 2 months and when we did we let the previous employer know and have not spent a dime. The deposits were his net pay. The employe
Need to know how to proceed? applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Why can't I collect unemployment after 12 years on the job?
I worked for a company since 1999. In Jan of 2011, I was laid off due to business being slow. At this time I was able to collect until I returned to work in May. In Jan of 2012, I was laid off again f... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

How should I advise a friend falsely accused of stealing told if she retaliates it will make things
OK so, my friend worked for CVS Pharmacy as a cashier. She always put her crappy job before most anything else, made herself available at their beck and call and always put the companies needs ahead o... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Pay after giving resignation
IF i gave my resignation on Monday and On tuesday they tell me that my services is no longer needed are they entitled to pay me up til my resignation date? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I've exceeded 80 hours each pay period, can those hours be used to reduce my PTO debt?
I am a salary employee that is planning to resign soon. However, illness early in the year caused my PTO balance to go into the negative. If I've exceeded 80 hours for pay periods prior to my resignat... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is a noncompete enforceable if the contractual Court of Law is NY, yet I worked in the CA office?
I was hired to run a CA-based office, and the parent company is HQ'ed in PA. 3 months later, I was laid off without cause (fiscal issues). In exchange for severance, I'm asked to sign a separation agr... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My company has a summer shutdown every year. I've been with my company for over 10 years. We all know about this showdown way in advance. However, our company offers to file on our behalf for temporary unemployment for that week. Now the state DOL is clai
Shutdown period in question was from 7/3 through 7/9. Company paid for 7/4 holiday. Was originally paid the employment benefits. Received papers from state in August claiming I was unable to file duri... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

being layoff father picking his son over me,,,
my question is i work for this company for 12 years one month two weeks.. im 50 his son is 20s we both started the same time, i was layoff along with another person i was told by the owner told it was... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can my employer convert all stff to Exempt to cut out our overtime?
Hello, I am an employee of a small Houston based oilfield company. I have read all about FSLA and still have questions. My employer is switching all office staff over to Exempt from Non Exempt status.... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Should I have received a W-2 and reimbursement of FICA and Medicare taxes?
I was laid off in 2010 by my employer and was initially denied unemployment benefits because I had been classified as an independent contractor (without my knowledge). On appeal the ALJ found in my fa... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I'm suppose 2 go 2 an unemployment hearing 2morrow with my boss against a now ex employee but I don't want 2, i want 2 call off but I know if I do, my boss will get pissed off & then she'll come after me next .... Can she fire me 4 not going ????
I work at a transportation co. & 1 day my boss was on her way home & saw this employee at a motorcycle place, she called the office where I was & asked me if I would ask him what was he doing there, l... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer choose to pay a w2 employee via 1099 for work that has already been completed?
Can my employer choose to pay me via 1099 for work that had already been completed prior to leaving the company if I had been paid under w2 while still with the company? Also, what is the time frame f... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can my employer refuse to pay me for the last week I worked?
My Indiana employer paid me salary, and I have a signed contract. On my paystub it shows an hourly rate times number of hours. When I quit my supervisor only paid me 40 hours instead of the regular 80... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can I be suspended from work after a guest signed a credit card receipt for their bill including gratuity then complained about the gratuity? My employer took the money out of my check and suspended me without pay
I work in a restaurant and I presented the guest with their check which included gratuity. The guests signed the check and left. 3 days later the guest complained about the gratuity saying they didn... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Can i be in trouble for my company's system error?
Ok, I have FMLA on my job had it about 3 years now for my medical condition, so at my job we can either call our FMLA time in or put our FMLA time in on the computer, so I do that with no problems, ch... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can i be in trouble for my company's system error?
Ok, I have FMLA on my job had it about 3 years now for my medical condition, so at my job we can either call our FMLA time in or put our FMLA time in on the computer, so I do that with no problems, ch... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can i be in trouble for my company's system error?
Ok, I have FMLA on my job had it about 3 years now for my medical condition, so at my job we can either call our FMLA time in or put our FMLA time in on the computer, so I do that with no problems, ch... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Commission Deduction
Can an employer 3 days before a pay period tell the employee that they are going to take a certain amount off on each commission deal simply because they dont want to pay that high of commission on ea... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I just started working at CVS as an Operations Manager. I was assured by hiring manager, that I would be working 40 hrs each week. I have a text from the hiring manager, confirming that. My 2nd week of employment, my store mgr. cut my hours to 30. He said
I gave up unemployment + another job offer to work at CVS. It was made clear to me during interview, and through a text message that I would be schedule for 40 hours per week. I wouldn't have taken th... applies to California  ·  0 answers

2-week notice Pay
I gave my employer a 2-week notice, stating the concern that upon giving the 2-week notice they would walk me. The last day of the pay period they walked me. I still had 6 days left before my final re... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My supervisor informed me by email a month ago, that my job was eliminated.I haven't received any separation papers. What is my recourse?
I've been employed in Phila., Pa, for 34 yrs. at a hospital. Supervisor emailed me a month ago stating that my job was eliminated. At that time, I was working at home. I haven't been notified for an e... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

What to do if the offer for a job was withdrawn after you resigned from existing job?
I got a job offer and I accepted the offer and they had given me a start date. After that I gave my resignation letter to my existing job and after the last day of work at my current office, the new c... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

employer out of business, fails to pay
Hi, I worked for an employer from August 1999 to 2000 and was never officially released, but told I could go from salary to contract. The employer went out of business, and never paid me. I took this ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How can I receive unpaid wages from an employer?
I live in Aurora, IL but I worked for a tutoring company as the "site coordinator". The company is based out of Florida. I set up the operation for them in Aurora, IL. I have emails documenting my pay... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Hi, I have two questions, one-I was terminated from a teaching position due to not gaining licensure (I did not pass a requred test to become licensed. However, I never received a professional letter from Human Resource of termination. I only received a p
I am a teacher my contract required me to take three different test to be licensed in the state of Virginia, however, i took these tests many of times and only passed one but need to pass all three to... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

put in my two weeks and now they wont pay me my vacation or commision
I am a license insurance producer in ma and was working at an agency for almost two yearso, I had accrued a year in vacation that I was going to take in june, and I was paid hourly + commission for th... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Fmla now having to resign but still ill should I go back?
I started with intermittent FMLA due to figuring out what was going on with me. I then recieved a few scans of my brain and there was fluid. I had a Lumbar puncture that did not go well and i was diag... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

My employer did not pay for my vacation.
I took a week of vacation on January of 2018. My employer never paid me that week. I already took a second week vacation on June (this last one was paid). Now my employer informed me that I do not hav... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I'm short $2,500 to= 1/2 my highest paid Qtr in 2016 for eligibility, anything I can say in hearing?
Hello, I worked doing security last year $300 a week, then coached in the fall & received my stipend in Dec. thus my highest Qtr came to $9500. in Dec 2016. I was done with coaching & working security... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

sevarance and golden parachute for executive/officer
Can I get some help on Executive Officer Severance/compensation agreement and Golden Parachute/Exit Strategy agreement? Situation. My company is 5 years old. I own 50% of it with with partner. He is e... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

wages and final pay
my employer has not given me my final paycheck because of a personal matter. they also refuse to pay over time accordingly. also they are holding my vehicle hostage (it was moved without a key or my p... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

No pay for non-billables
I work for an IT consulting company. Recently, the company changed its policy on compensation. It stated that any time that is not billable will not be compensated. This is tantamount to a huge pay cu... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

2 weeks notice - Vacation Pay
I gave my company written notice for two weeks, but stated the last four days would be taken as vacation days, since I had accrued 8 days of vacation. They refuse to pay, stating that the Company hand... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What are my chances of winning a UC appeal, and can I sue in civil court for lost wages?
A sole practice attorney hired me to be her paralegal/administrative assistant and asked me to start by assisting her on two evenings the week prior to starting full-time days. On my first evening, I ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can I collect Vacation hours while collecting Disability insurance while on maternity leave in California?
I collected 80 hours of vacation time while on maternity leave and collecting disability pay, My work says you cant do that and is now taking my next pay check... is that right? I was under the unders... applies to California  ·  1 answer

fired for no real reason
I worked for a company for 11 years, and lately my supervisor has been riding me on minor clerical errors. She made up a bogus probation the last month of my employment there and has been watching eve... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

What can be done if an employer closes and bounces all paychecks for employees?
Hello, Employer recently laid off employees in the form of an email with no notice, on a scheduled pay date. These checks then bounced meaning the employees are out 3 weeks of pay (the 2 on the payche... applies to South Dakota  ·  0 answers

Unequal pay at work+Government facility
I work at the VA in Oklahoma City. Earlier this year they were hired with the promise that their pay would be adjusted to be more competitive with the civilian sector. They all have e-mails from highe... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

If my employer appeals the EDD decision am I eligible to receive the benefits that were unpaid
I filed for unemployment benefits. the EDD awarded them to me, then my ex-employer filed an apeal and benefits were unavailable until a hearing was had and a decision made. The judge found in my favor... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can an individual paid as a contractor now ask to be paid as if she was a W2?
She was already paid a gross amount for 4 months of work, cashed the checks, and now wants taxes on that pay withheld. She would like all of her pay recalculated to include withholding. The employer i... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a franchise Agreement non-compete prevent you from working in a general field?
If a franchisee sells their marine-towing franchise and signed a non-compete, can the franchise corporation prevent him from making a living on the water in a commercial capacity as long as the person... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to pay me a base salary and require me to work 50 hours per week?
I work for a pizza franchise and I am the general manager here. I have been doing this job for almost 2 years now. When offered the position I was told that I would be paid a base salary which was gre... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

My unemployment has been denied, I filed an appeal, and am wondering what my other options are
Was I wrongfully discharged? I worked for a physician for three years. My daughter was employed by same physician for six months. My daughter was offerred another opportunity from another physician. W... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer obligate me to pay tuition for a required class upfront?
My employer is asking me to pay upfront for tuition for a class that was a job requirement, and then submit the cost of the class for reimbursement. The payment has to be made to the school (which is ... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Since june 1 I have been out on injury and I filed for fmla, I haven't received no pto or sick pay, I recently recontacted my employer hr department which said they was checking into it no one ever called, now its July and they won't let me borrow against
I broke my ankle June 1st, and unable to work for 3 months, I was on bed rest, I notified my employer and my doctor faxed paperwork, I applied for fmla, but I haven't received no pto or sick pay and t... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

severence pay
I was recently terminated by my employer of 6 1/2 years. In my employment contract there was a severence clause stating I would get 1 month for every year of service. The company I worked for has been... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Unlawful termination
I am over 40yrs, female and was recently laid off from my management job of 11 months. There were 40 people laid off. The only two managers who were laid off were myself and another female (tho she wa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can a Holiday Pay policy change affect new hires but not current employees?
Good afternoon! I am an Office Manager for a Texas employer. The owner here wants to change the Holiday Pay policy by reducing it from 5 paid holidays to 2 paid holidays for current employees, and omi... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to seperation pay if my airline ceases operations?
Our CBA includes a benefit that states "in the event of a furlough or reduction of workforce, such employee shall receive 1 week of pay for each year of service with no cap." Cesssation of operations ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

can you deduct pay from an exempt employee?
I'm a new exempt employee and not yet eligible for paid time off. I left work early and was docked 4 hours pay for it. Is this legal? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer not pay your PTO when you are terminated ?
Terminated yesterday, I inquired about when I could collect my PTO. I was informed by HR that I am not entitled to receive pay for accrued time after I am dismissed. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

How can I collect my final wages and vacation pay?
I resigned three weeks ago. The company has not paid my remaining vacation or my final pay. They keep making excuses. What can I do? applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Signed contract let go for not moving hiring bonus question
I signed a contract with a company to move by April but has structural problems to with my house and haven't been able to sell yet. They terminated me and now expect full payment of the signing bonus.... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Retention bonus pay back
We're trying to cover a candidate's retention bonus but we're not sure if it will be an option that we can pay to his existing employer directly instead of the employees himself to avoid the tax issue... applies to California  ·  0 answers

In NYC can on employer diny accrued vacation pay after Cov-19 State Shot down?
Our policy is after 5 years of employment we are intitle of 4 weeks vacation. Due to Cov 19 State shot down and be considered not essential worker, I stay home 3 month with pay. Once back to work I as... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I went into work for a meeting and was fired, am I intitled to pay for that day. I live in Massachusetts
I was sent an email saying to report to my boss instead of my office and I was let go. Am I intitled to pay for that day applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

overtime and docked pay
I work in an assisted living community as a leasing coordinator. I am on salary. am i entitled to overtime and can my pay be docked in i am hospitalized applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can employer cut my pay 30% after DOL told them to pay back overtime to me?
I contacted DOL and informed them i thought i was a non-exempt employee for the last six years of my employment. They called my employer to request my information. On same day, they called my supervis... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Relocated to "no job" company holding me responsible for relo. exp.
Tried to summarize...there's alot more to it...summary after questions.(I am willing to pay for a consultation in Dallas or Houston)... Q:Am I responsible for repayment of relocation? (see below summa... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

How binding is a non-compete for a contracting consultant?
I coordinated the billing for a consulting assignment at Company X through a contracting company. The contracting company required that I sign a non-compete agreement ensuring that I do not work for C... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I was forced out by a settlement of a work comp case. my wife's business is in my name, I get no money from it. Can I file a claim?
I was forced to quit because of a settlement of a work comp case with my employer. In the settlement it says I can file for unemployment because of the nature of my termination. The problem is that my... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Do equal pay jobs have to be at the same time?
I just have one question on the equal pay act laws. Do the employees that are being compared have to be employed during the same time period? For example, I was wrongfully terminated from my job. I wa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What make me a salary employee ?
I work for a company and they pay me a salary and I don't get overtime . I questioned the about it and they got me buss. cards saying i was a supervisor and said they didn't have to pay it. But i am j... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What make me a salary enployee ?
I work for a company and they pay me a salary and I don't get overtime . I questioned the about it and they got me buss. cards saying i was a supervisor and said they didn't have to pay it. But i am j... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete - Unemployeed for 6 months.
I signed a one-year non-compete agreement with an IT consulting firm. The client I was working for swithed to a different consulting firm and I was let go. That was 6 months ago. I am still unemployed... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Nonpayment of Wages
I'm a non immigrant worker(on H1-B work permit).I worked for a company based in Tampa,Florida.In March 2005,I decided to quit, by giving 2 weeks notice period(as per policy).The company pays wages on... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Franchisee defamation actionable to national franchise?
I have a problem, perhaps you can render an opinion if it is pursuable. On May 16th I went to pick up my paycheck from Liberty Tax service, a franchise operation owned by Wesley Talcott 3675 Nameoki R... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to put a perdiem employee on paid investigative leave and then pay them only for shifts they were assigned to and then leave them off work without ability to pick up more shifts, so they don't receive any pay while investigation lags
applies to California  ·  0 answers

Vacation pay
I have been employed by the same company for 13 years. Each year I have received a 9 day vacation bonus paid in June . This past year the change in the sick days required everyone to have three sick d... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi I signed a non compete 15 years ago, don't they have to be renewed at some point an d expire as pay and benefits were drastically cut
I singed a non compete in the state of Mass 15 years ago, since what we sell and what I am paid has changed many times over , He then started downsizing and cut my pay and benefits to where I was in a... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

Is it illegal to not pay for breaks under twenty minutes according to federal law?
I've been working for a company for the past two years and have never been paid for breaks, is this illegal and can I file a lawsuit for the back pay due, and resulting overtime. applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

job title and pay
Is it legal for an employer to pay a long term employee with a good employment record 20-30 percent less than others with the same job title, responsibilities, and equivalent time in the same type of ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Equal Pay for Equal Work
I am one of four VP's in my company charged with identical responsibilities and duties: Q: Is it legal for each of us to have a different base pay and one of the four of us to have a seperate bonus st... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Been with my company for 22 years they decided to rename my position and decrease my pay but still expected to do the same work that was always required. I only recieved 50 cents more an hour to take the position the rest was earned raises i worked hard f
Pay decrease applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Pay while voting
Does a employer have to pay a employee while that employee is voting in a general election? Does this effect both Salary and Non-Salaried employees? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I do home health, and the agency I work for has rolled my pay day over at least 3 to 4 times, stating that they won't be paid until the following Monday, how is this possible, my client has been with this agency for over a year and there's always a proble
this is not the 1st time nor is it the 3rd, there's always a problem every 2-3 months when it comes to my pay? and I know that the agency gets their money. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I do home health, and the agency I work for has rolled my pay day over at least 3 to 4 times, stating that they won't be paid until the following Monday, how is this possible, my client has been with this agency for over a year and there's always a proble
this is not the 1st time nor is it the 3rd, there's always a problem every 2-3 months when it comes to my pay? and I know that the agency gets their money. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I was being paid under the table and my boss stopped paying me and still owes me a weeks pay
I recently went back to work for an old emmployer. I was in a "Re-hab" and it was about time for me to leave so I needed a job desperetly. She told me she could only pay me "under the table". Needing ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was recently suspended without pay due to a safety infraction of one of the people reporting to me (I’m a production supervisor in Illinois). I was told the corporate office has to review. If I win the appeal, I was told I would get back pay. It has a
I was recently suspended without pay due to a safety infraction of one of the people reporting to me (I’m a production supervisor in Illinois). I was told the corporate office has to review. If I wi... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Please advise, I was fired due to not meeting standard- quota system established 2yrs ago. Would this fall in the category if 'Fired for cause'?. I worked for this company 13yrs and offered nothing.
I was an employee of FCNY for 13yrs up until 11/3/16. I was abruptly terminated in my opinion, a week prior my supervisor informed me in what we call, one on one's that my quota was good, keep up work... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Granted vacation pay by TWC. Employer appealed If employer loses in appeal am I entitled to additional money due to them losing appeal?
Terminated and employer refused to pay earned vacation. Filed with TWC and they awarded my vacation pay. Employer appealed and is now wanting me to cancel hearing in lieu of them paying me. Don't trus... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I be forced to sign a non compete clause after working without one in my present job for years?
I am an office manager in a CPA firm. I have been with the company for years (over 20) and suddenly my boss decides to make the office sign a noncompete contract, if we don't sign it, we will be termi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was given a job in NC 2 years ago with a specific contract stating my pay rate. My employer is not wanting to amend that contract with a 20% reduction in pay- I would not have accepted this salary and moved from MS if this was the original offer. I sign
I was offered a job in NC in July 2013 while residing in MS. I was given a significant pay raise and accepted the job and signed a non compete agreeement. After 2 years, my employer has informed me th... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

required meetings without pay
I am a college student and I work as a waitress to pay my bills as I further my education. My employer requires that everyone attend one or two meetings twice a month on a Saturday afternoon when the ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Coersion?? & Suspension without pay
I would like to know if it is legal for a supervisor to demand that an employee write a resignation letter but not accept what is written amd being forced to stay at work to write it. Is it legal to b... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

I was re-classified to a lower pay scale ,but I am still doing the exact same job as before.
HR called me into the office to tell me that due to a reorganization in the company due to lack of work I would be reclasifeid to a lower clasification ( From Material Handler A to Material Handler B)... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I am a teacher who resign from a charter school. I sign my
I am a teacher who resign from a charter school. I sign my "at will" contract" back in march-April, but now I found a new job and put my 2 weeks notice on July 27. The school terminate me immediately ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

What Kind of Lawyer or representation I need to force an ex-employer to pay back wages
I need to find out what kind of Lawyer I need to sue my former employer (small business) to collect back pay. I am owed about $12,000 in back pay plus W2s for about $15,000 in tax (deducted from my pa... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Must work day before & after holiday to get holiday pay
The company I work for gives us certain holidays off with pay. If we don't work the day before or the day after the holiday they won't pay for that holiday. Is this legal? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can they force me to work full time?
I worked for a Mental health institute for almost 7 years. When I began there, I worked 2 days a week. Shortly thereafter I accepted 3 days a week, then they wanted 5 days a week, and I explained that... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Work for a home health industry in california as a full time salaried marketing. They converted me to full time to independent contractor but they havent given me my paycheck yet? What is the time line for me to get my check since I am not a refular emplo
Worked full time salaried in a home health industry as a marketing. Employer just decided to change my status to full time to a independent contractor as of feb.1 what's the time line for my last chec... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Work for a home health industry in california as a full time salaried marketing. They converted me to full time to independent contractor but they havent given me my paycheck yet? What is the time line for me to get my check since I am not a refular emplo
Worked full time salaried in a home health industry as a marketing. Employer just decided to change my status to full time to a independent contractor as of feb.1 what's the time line for my last chec... applies to California  ·  0 answers

commission to hourly
I am a tow truck driver in CA. My employer has decided to change numerous policies without notice: 1 - we work for commission when we are on call (weekends & night hours), he is changing us to hourly.... applies to California  ·  1 answer

So my employer knew in the beginning didnt have my drivers license when I applied they took a copy of my birth certificate and my id which says clearly its a permit. They still hired me. I 2nd suspended Oct 24th 2017 for this reason. Filed unemployment an
My employer knew in the beginning when hiring me i didnt have a valid license becauae they took a photo copy of it as well as my birth certificate so I was suspended. I later quit the day I was suspen... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Constructive discharge due to hostile work place
I resign from my job last week. To be more realistic I feel as though i was forced to quit on my own. I felt oppressed,and intimated in many different ways . Under my old supervisor management five gi... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Will I still receive benefits?
I was injured on the job on Feb 4th, 2011. I have not yet reached MMI and have been out of work since that date. I broke my right fibula and cannot drive. I have no means of transportation to and from... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Pay Cut
My employer informed me one day before payday that I was being given a new role and compensation plan. I had worked for 9 days as acting GM and told 1 day before payday my pay would be $2000,00 less a... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

vacation/overtime pay
I have recently quit my job. I was not paid for vacation that was not taken, we are paid an overtime check at the end of each month which makes up my base salary and that was not paid. Also the compan... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was fired for checking time on my phone.
I work const. and we were told we could check time w/ phone but no communications. I was checking time when site superintendant walked up to me and asked how I was doing. I responded good, how are you... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can an employer search your belongings without you'r permission?
I am currently working for a fast food chain where the new manager searches our belongings (bags, coats, etc) to see if we are bringing food back home. I have told my manager many times that I do not ... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Do I have vacation pay coming?
I recently gave a 10 day notice to my corporate employer that I was leaving for another job. I have been told it states in our handbook that if I do not give a 14 day notice I am not eligible to recei... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay. Example: Thanksgiving day we are closed but if you work the day before and the day after you get holiday pay. The
My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay. Example: Thanksgiving day we are closed but if you work the day before and the day after you get holiday pay. The applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay. Example: Thanksgiving day we are closed but if you work the day before and the day after you get holiday pay. The
My employer say they pay their employees holiday pay. Example: Thanksgiving day we are closed but if you work the day before and the day after you get holiday pay. The applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My employer says I didn't log in after lunch so they docked me three hours pay. They never spoke to me about this after it happened. I didn't know I had done this until I got my paycheck which was short three hours pay at time and a half. Is this legal?
We have to log out and log back in for lunch. One day last week I logged out, but not back in. I did finish working the full day. No one from management brought this error to my attention last week. I... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Was I wrongfully terminated?
I was terminated from my employment without an explanation. I was contacted by my manager and told that I was on administrative leave due. She then explained to me that I would be contacted by the HR ... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Hi. Just wondering if my job offer vacation time after a year and in that year i requested for my vacation time and the 14 month hit and they tell me i have to wait and i quit do they still owe me my vacation pay?
I start working for this company that offer vacation pay after a year. I stayed about 14 months and was waiting on my vacation time, but i quit in the last of my 14th month. Do they still have to pay ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is refusing overtime allowed?
Upon my hiring I revealed that I required about 20 or so weekends off per year for personal reasons. He said that was fine(without putting it in writing unfortunately) as long as the hours were made u... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employee's pay rate be adjusted to State minimum wage for time it takes for employee to correct previous egregious error as determined by management?
Proposed Employee Handbook language for field techs making $30 - $35/hour for regular time. We have never used this and hope never to have to, but could it be done this way?: Call Backs Due to Work Er... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

How is my time calculated? Am I entitled to know?
I am a nonexempt employee on a time clock system. Is my employer under any obligation to advise me how my hours are calculated (i.e. how minutes are rounded, when pay is docked, overtime earned, etc.)... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non-paid Time Off deducted from final pay and accrued vacation calculation
I am an exempt employee (full time). My company (I just submitted my 2 weeks notice) doesn't want to accrue vacation hours for my last 2 weeks because it's not "a complete month." Is that allowed? The... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Defamation/Non-compete/and wrongful termination
I was recently fired for "gross misconduct" for being insubordiant to an Operations Director hired as a consultant for my company. It was never communicated to me that he was my superior or that I rep... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my employer refuse to pay my already approved and taken vacation?
I put in for vacation in end of Feb. 2016 for April (1 week) and now my employer is saying I don't have the time and still has not paid me and is now going to pay my vacation. Is this legal? applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

if i take my pay stub from my employer and alter it for a loan can i be fired i didn't harm the company
i used one of my pay stubs and made a fake one to get a loan i was trying to get but i didn't get the loan and they suspended me for a few days applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Overtime claim against an employer
I have worked for c contractor for two years that refused to pay to his hourly employees overtime on hours worked over 40 in a work week. Do I have any recourse to collect on the loss of overtime pay ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Termination?
My mother, who worked as a housekeeper for HealthCare Services, recently got terminated for not signing a contract with her employer. My mother, who only has an 8th grade education asked her employer ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Are they liable to pay me for entire length of resignation?
I gave a written 1 month resignation, they accelerated termination. Are they liable to pay me until resignation date? Even though Colorado is at will employment? applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Severence pay
If i was told that my job is gone due to a store closing, I was told I would recieve severence pay. now I have been offered a position that is 20 miles away do I lose my severnce if I say No. I am tol... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Am I an exempt employee or a retail slave?
I am an assistant retail manager in Indiana. According to my employer, I am paid on a salaried basis with half-time supplemental pay for every hour worked over 40. I punch in and out and only recieve ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can my employer take back PTO accrued by their error?
My employer informed me that I had been accruing PTO at a higher rate than I should have been for the last 10 pay periods. He said he adjusted the overage out of my PTO balance so I will see less hour... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Withholding pay
My employer told me they are withholding my final paycheck because I have a $1500 phone charge on my office phone over the past 6 months. Why are they just telling me this now and can they legally kee... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a boss pay employees cash for per deim?
This employer has been paying his employees late (2 wks or more) with cash when payroll checks bounce. Once the payroll checks started bouncing, he started paying per deim in cash. He usually shorts h... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I believe I was targeted for termination. Is that practice illegal?
I was on a 6 month corrective action for time and attendance. I was chronically late, but my attendance was fine. I corrected my tardiness completely. Had not been late since my verbal warning, howeve... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I was working for a contractor in Missouri as Sales Rep. He called me in on a Monday morning to inform me that I would be let go because things were slow. After our discussion he handed me a contract offer to do the same job without my salary. I would get
Laid off from job then offered commission contract with no pay and I pay all expenses. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Separation from a company,
I was just "separated" from a company that I had been with for 4 years. It was out of the blue, I had no idea it was coming. I wasn't on any improvement plan or anything like that. I received 5 weeks ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Didn’t get Holiday pay for Memorial Day, should I fight this.
My wife was exposed to someone with Covid-19, when I told my company they told me to not come in to work for 14 days starting the day after Memorial Day. They didn’t pay me the holiday pay saying th... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

If I am receiving 60 day WARN notice pay,can I get another full time paying job without losing the WARN pay. (Until it runs out)
WARN notice date 1-10-20 to 3-10-20 applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Same job description w/different job title, less pay, and less benefits
Can an employer hire 2 people to do the same job but have them classified differently where one employee would receive less pay and less benefits? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is it illegal for the owner of a company to not pay employees there overtime, just base pay because they are on vacation at there second home. They state that it will be added to there next payroll check. Which in turn gets added to the overtime for the c
Is it illegal for the owner of a company to not pay employees there overtime, just base pay because they are on vacation at there second home. They state that it will be added to there next payroll ch... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can my employer terminate my Medical Benefits while I'm on Short Term Disability?
I was hospitalized from 2/25/11 - 3/31/11 for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. I was put into a medically induced coma for 10 days & lost most of my muscles. I was incapacitated & sent to inpatien... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Unpaid past wages, H1-B employee, employer refuses to pay
Hello, My employer has not paid me salary since Jan. He executed on payroll in March. When I started demanding my salary and told him that I can not continue without pay anymore, he laid me off. Now h... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Do I have to report termination if I was rule to be terminated without just cause?
I was terminated from my at-will position as a teacher with a Delaware school (technically a state of Delaware employee). The Department of Labor ruled that I was "discharged without just cause" and I... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Threatening not to pay me if I don't sign
I have worked for this company almost 2 years and they are now coming to me demanding that i sign a Confidentiality Agreement. I have looked this over and find the following flaws with it. 1) it has n... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My former employer contacted my current employer to set up a meeting, the two employers discussed my employment, stated that I was overall a good employee, but are concerned about confidentiality. The conversation was not during a reference call, but in a
I was terminated, in an at - will state (kansas). I was only marked as exemplary and outstanding on all of my evaluations, I implemented a policy to cover confidentiality, which they did not want to a... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Does TJ Maxx have to pay me for my vacation time when I leave?
I put in my notice and my supervisor said they will not pay me my vacation time. applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

can how dock me holiday pay for being 8 min late
i am a salaried employee. Our handbook states the employee must work the day before and the day after the holiday in order to receive holiday pay. i was 8 min late the day befor chrismas eve to work a... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

If you are fired and you have vacation pay coming to you and there has never been anything said about how the vacation is accrued can you demand they pay you for that time. There is nothing in an employee handbook either. What rights do you have to that t
When fired and you still have vacation left and there has never been anything said about ow it is accrued and there is no employee handbook with it in how it is accrued what right do you have to that ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Employer refusing to pay earned wages
I worked as a receptionist for a certain company for 2 weeks before quitting to find something better. The pay period is bi weekly and after my first week there, that Monday was their payday. I was ex... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

my husband get job offer by my company's competitor, if I have to quit from my job
My husband get job offer by my company's competitor, if I have to quit from my job because of my husband taking this offer, can I get an unemployment benefit? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I recently submitted my two week resignation letter & my employer is not wanting to pay me for accumulated Extended Illness Benefits & Paid Annual Leave. They are denying the pay out due to me being on disciplinary action with probation. This write up is
If a write up against me was NOT issued in good faith and based on some lies, can my employer now not pay me for my accumulated EIB and PAL due to me being on disciplinary probation from this illegiti... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

What can be done when you know you were set up in being fired, but have difficulty proving it?
A new GM was assigned to my store while I was in training. On his first day of work, he displayed outright hostility towards me. I was treated as unequal. He had me doing things that were everything b... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I am full time hourly plus commission employee.i am going to be offered part time hourly or straight commission which I cannot survive on. Can I file for unemployment in either case
I am a full time hourly plus commission employee. I am being cut to part time or straight commission. I cannot survive on that 2 children. Can I file for uemployment. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer deny me coming back to work while on FMLA ?
My fiance was injured OFF the job on March 18th 2013. He broke his wrist, was in the hospital until the 20th. He ended up going back to the hospitalMarch 29th 2013 and had surgery and was released Mar... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Where to report an employer who does not pay wages
Where do you report an employer who knowingly pays you on an account that does not have funds in it. I have filed a claim with the Labor Commissioner, but I'd like to report him to whoever will listen... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I quit my job & collect because i'm so over worked & under payed??
I was hired 3 yrs ago as a project manager,pd salary to run local projects. 45-50hrs a wk was no problem but now the Co. has me running 3 projects 90 miles away & now working over 60 hrs. a week with ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can I request to be back pay for the lost wages from Suspension for 3 weeks with no pay for investigation of theft of bridal bouquet which I was wrongly accused of and original accusation was never discussed or documented - it was dissolved and I I am fou
Can I request to be back pay for the lost wages from Suspension for 3 weeks with no pay for investigation of theft of bridal bouquet which I was wrongly accused of and original accusation was never di... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I live in the state of Missouri I had eight days vacation occurred and what is one day away from taking four of them and I was fired now the company is saying that they don't pay occurred vacation time after termination so they will not pay me any of my e
I had eight days of occurred vacation time and one day away from taking four days of vacation I was let go from the company because they discontinued my job now they are refusing to pay the eight week... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Time Frame of Wages According to O.R.C. or D.O.L.
My spouse works for a paid ambulance service. This company is far behind on payment of wages. He is owed over $2500 of gross pay. They are at least a year behind on some employees. What is the time fr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I clean an office 4 sundays in each month. My employer did not pay me the 30/6/2028 . So I want stop working now . Can I stop to clean the office ?
I have been cleaning in a building every Sunday in each month . I did not get my payment for the end of June . So I want to stop to do the cleaning in the building . Can I stop because I did not get m... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I went to my orientation,I got hired and started working the next day. Before j left orientation I got a urinalysis test, which I passed then about 2 weeks later I received an email stating that a background report was being done and their decision to con
I feel that me being the only one to receive a background check and a u.a. that I was singled out of the crowd. I was working 3 weeks before they officially fired me which then I didn't receive all of... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Exempt employee being paid hourly. Is this legal?
Hello - I am classified as an exempt employee for a professional services firm, computer related. My employer requires me to turn in time sheets for both payroll and billing purposes. If there is a pr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

AZ pay, is there a law that states employee is entitled to a different rate pay for working over night shifts?
AZ pay, is there a law that states employee is entitled to a different rate pay for working over night shifts? applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Does telecommuting from Arkansas to TX office obligate the employer to register inAR and pay AR tax?
I am an employee who relocated to Arkansas and telecommutes to the Texas office daily. I use no corporate equipment (only my personal computer) and I work from home (no office in Arkansas). I do not s... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer died 3 years ago. Executor of the estate will not pay back wages
3 employees, owed about 12, 9, and 6 thousand dollars of pay, have been refused payment by executor of Mary Ellen Rudisel Jordan's (please google) estate. Claims IRS and legal expenses. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

no follow through on a verbal promise of promotion and pay increase
I work for a Fortune 500 company and late last year was verbally promised a promotion and increase in pay of more than $10,000 per year. This was to be effective no more than four months after relocat... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

my director changed my hours on several of my timesheets
I am salaried, so while this didn't affect my pay,the director did charge my PTO balance for several pay weeks because I was waiting for IT to reset a password, which took them 8 or 9 days. I complain... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Lay off due to elimination of position
I was laid off because my "position was being eliminated." However, 2 weeks after I left the company, I was told by ex-coworkers that my boss hired someone in my place to perform my same job duties (t... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Demotion and reduce pay
Been with my employer for 20 years. Been a cancer survivor since 2002. Last bout of chemo was rough and took extra time off to recoup. Now they are telling me that I'm not giving a 100% and they will ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Overtime vs Docked pay for a non-exempt Salaried Employee
I'm on salary, but my boss says that any overtime worked is "voluntary" and we need pre-approval before earning overtime pay (although its never been approved in the 2 years I've been here). She said ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Overtime drawing
I am a computer programmer. The company I work for has always paid straight pay for any hours over 45. About 18 months ago the company eliminated overtime pay and incorperated a contest. The rules of ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Rights under an employee agreement.
On October 12, 2001, I was terminated after nearly seven years of service from my management position at a medium-sized special machine builder in nearby Michigan. Approximately two years earlier I ha... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Musical performer employed with restuarant
I'm an independent contractor working as one of four musical performers for a well-known theme restaurant. Our pay has not been equal. For the last year, we two African-American performers have consis... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can I get compensation for my employer telling my family I'm a drug addict
I was suspended from work for 2 1/2 weeks. I had to pay back some money but I was told I wont be coming back to work till its paid. How can I pay if I dont have a job? Well after 3 weeks my boss pulls... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Charge fees for payment of wages
Can an employer change an employee fees based on payment method? Employer charges $30 per pay to received a paper paycheck, $15 per pay for direct deposit. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My company does not want to pay any of my pto to me. I have 46 hours. What can I do to get my pto paid to me?
I was in a situation that forced me to quit. I had been requesting my pto for a month and kept getting rejected. I needed the time to take care of my dying mother. Now the company will not pay the pto... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Calculating Annual Salaries
What is the law on calculating the annual salary of "salaried" employees. Bi-weekly per pay period or per paycheck disbursed? I have 26 pay periods in 2003 and 27 checks disbursed. Was there an over-p... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

emplorer admits oweing fund wich i have documented but wont pay
worked for a bath remodle co. he admit oweing but wont pay wages ,fuel cost and hotel wich was agreed on applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

theft
My work truck was broken into and a little over a thousand dollars worth the product was stolen. The company was aware that I didnt have locks for the truck months before the theft. Now they are docki... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for a company to make you put your SCA pay in a 401k instead of giving it to you on your bi-weekly check
Is it legal for a company to make you put your SCA pay into a 401K if you don't take out their insurance. They won't allow SCA pay to go on my bi-weekly check. But the new employees have that option. applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

I quit my job. Boss refuses to pay me
My boss refuses to pay me because I didn't give him my 2 weeks. Basically we write our time in on time card every day. What can I do to get paid? Thank you applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Getting vacation pay if 2 week notice falls with in anniversay date?
Wondering if I am entitled to receive vacation pay if my notice is put in a few days prior to my anniversary date? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can a company arbitrarily enforce a non-complete agreement?
I was just laid off from an IT consulting firm where I was a full time employee for eight years. I am being asked to sign a non-compete agreement in order to gain severance. According to the terms of ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Duties removed and deemed unqualified
I work for a large accounting firm in Maryland. I started in March of 2004. Less than 60 days ago I received a wonderful review, salary increase and a large bonus for all the work I had done over the ... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Can an employer make you pay back front loaded sick time?
I've worked with a company for about 4 months (in Los Angeles, CA), after 90 days the owner said that he would front load my sick days instead of making me accrue them and was clear that I could take ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Instead of taking my paid week vacation my employer and I agreed I would receive the pay but not actually take the days off. I learned something that made me decide to seek employment elsewhere and now they say they are going to keep my last check in orde
Employer holding last check for vacation pay received. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer cut your pay without informing you and fire you when you ask about it?
My boss, who is also married to my aunt, cut my pay from 15 an hour to 5 an hour without informing me, after a few weeks of wondering why my checks were lower than normal i asked him about it, and he ... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

i worked for a company for 9 years i quit because i was stressed out. and i quit after my anniversary date . i asked them about my vacation pay they told ,me no they were not going to pay it because i quit. i was on salary. do they owe .me.
i worked for a company for nine years . i quit because i was stressed out and tired of the BS. when i got my last check they did not pay me my vacation.i was a salary employee. do they owe me applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

I have to give 3 week notice that I am quitting to get paid for accrued vacation days I have earned (6 1/2 weeks). If the boss let's me go when I turn in my resignation, are they still legally bound to pay me that vacation time?
Have worked for the company 16 years. I have 6 1/2 weeks vacation time coming to me. According to their manual if I give 3 weeks notice they will pay me for that time. But if my supervisor says they d... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was working for a private truck owner and hauling cars. They are suppose to pay me under 1099 but I have not received 5 paycheck on 5 vehicles that I transported for them. They state that the truck did not start after I return it to them and they are ke
Need to know if contract employer is allowed to keep my pay due to accusations from them that truck was returned not working. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Hi my name is Crystal. I've been with my company for a 1 1/2 and started as sales associate. I am well I should say was assistant manager just 24hrs ago. I trained everyone in the store including the new manager. I ran the store for 2 1/2 months until the
I would like to know if I'm being done wrong here. I stepped up took over this store for them until they could find someone . No training ,no pay raise no nothing and now I'm being dropped with a pay ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was demoted after 24 years of employment without any warning. My pay was drastically cut. Is this legal
I was demoted and had my pay cut substantially. No write up in my folder. A couple of months ago I sent an email to hr siting discrimination (coincidence) is there something I can do? I was demoted fr... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I sue previous employment for wrongful termination; reinstated; denied med loa ext.&unemploymen
I am seriously considering suiting my former employer for wrongful termination they claim to be accidental months later; reinstated me then screwed with me ever since I got sick and went on medical le... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

if i settled a discrimination lawsuit and a portion was done as wages and balance was considered the pain and suffering would I be rightfully listed as 'self employed contractor' and required to pay all taxes even the employer portion ?
I had a settlement paid out to me and had two different checks one of which the employer did pay check as if back pay and the second portion was considered I believe the pain and suffering (can't reme... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can an employer pay out the payroll protection money in 2 monthly payments?or does it have to be weekly for 8 weeks
Can employer pay out ppp funds in 2 monthly payments at the end of each month. applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Vacation pay being denied after the fact.
My husband has worked for a small company with no benefits booklet for 8 years. He is the manager and is salaried. The owner told him several years ago he would have 3 weeks vacation. Due to no one to... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I work in SC as a state employee. I have had my pay docked twice for disciplinary reaons. I don't have a problem with that. My problem is that after they punished me for that we were given bonuses (nonperformance) and they took them too. Is it lawful to p
I receive disciplinary action for falling asleep on duty and a no-call no-show. I accept my wrongdoing and the docking of my paycheck. I was dock one day on the no-call no-show and two days on the fal... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can I receive compensation and damages if I was the only one punished for a new policy?
This occured over three weeks. Week 1, my employer sent out a text message saying the tardiness of the staff will not be tolerated and being late will lead to a one week suspension. Week 2, I was late... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Pay for Pre-approved Vacation Upon Layoff
If my employer provides written approval for a specific vacation request and then I am laid off a couple of weeks prior to the vacation period, can the approval be construed as an implied contract to ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Overpaid in error PTO Letter received.
I worked for the company for 7 months and used PTO in advance and got paid for it. I was planning to stay and didn’t expect a new job offer when I had used the PTO in advance. The company uses a 3rd... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My employer charge me 100% medical premium even though I worked 1 week out of that month.
We pay $25 of our health care premium. I left on maternity leave April 8, 2011 was my last day. I returned to work on June 1. During this time they made me pay for April premium. I understand I would ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Office has a 35-hour work week. Do I get straight pay for 35 to 40 & then 1.5 over 40
Our company has a 35-hour work week. I sometimes work an extra 10 hours a week, for which my company refuses to pay overtime, saying I have to "adjust" and take time off the next week. They say we don... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Uniform Policies
My boss says we have to wear our uniform shirts that we had to pay for thay got a discout on them but i am not sure why we are forced to wear a uniform that the company does not provide we have to pay... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can a employer dock your pay for a no-call no-show
I work with this guy for a month I quit because I was only getting about 2 days a week and once I quit he told me that he was holding my check for 30 days after the 30th day I asked for my chick and h... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can a teacher be denied summer pay if terminated at end of school year?
We work 10 out of 12 months. I finished 10 months and was terminated. They are refusing summer pay. applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

NJ DOES EMPLOYER HAVE TO PAY ACCURED VACATION TIME WHEN YOU GIVE NOTICE?
Handbook states they don't pay vacation if you give notice or your terminated. Is that legal? applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Retaliation claim
I was diagnosed with cancer and went out on medical leave in January, 2007 I worked from home on occasion as I felt better. I returned to work full timeon May 1, 2007. My job responsibilites were sign... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Union Contract Expires before settle next contract. Can Employer refuse retroactive pay?
I belong to a union. Our employer say that if we don't settle our next contract "on time" (by the time our current contract expires) they will NOT pay retroactive pay when we eventually do settle our ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Brief as I could be, Help me in Texas.
I've worked for my last boss for 5 yrs, the first 3yrs with no problems, promotions, annual increases, etc. When my company migrated all the business ofc's to one central location, he brought me over ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

What is the required length of time for notice before being given a pay cut?
My company decided to give pay cuts and they told us that we were getting it last Thurs. and the cut went in effect on Friday. The check we were getting paid for was for the week of work prior. I do n... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My employers disability co UNUM denied my disability before it became long term. My dr says I am. .
I am disabled and my medical records and a letter from my doctor went to my employers disability insurance UNUM. UNUM denied me now twice saying the records don't change their mind. I was on short-ter... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

How can I be a "temporary worker" after nearly 4 years at the same job, same place?
I worked for a security company that has contracts for most of the security for Shaw Industries. Shaw has been replacing their own security guards (who are fully benefited, well compensated employees)... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Pattern of retaliation
I filed a national origing discrmination charge with the EEOC 17 months ago. Since then, I have been demoted twice and denied of a pay increase. The first demotion came after 8 months of filing the ch... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Company is selling part of business that I work for - do I have to transfer for less money to new
I work for Caterpillar in Morton, Illinois. The part of the company that I work for is being sold to an external entity. They are moving us to a new location in July and the sale is to be final by end... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Are bankruptcy employee settlement payments taxable?
My company filed Chapter 11, 18 months ago and I have just received a check (settlement)for vacation pay earned 90days prior to filing the bankruptcy petition. Nothing was withheld. Will I be required... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was fired after weeks of employment. I was given 4000 sign on bonus. The offer letter states if I leave I am required to pay back
I was given a 4000 sign on bonus when I started. The offer letter indicated if I leave I will have to pay back. I was fired. Do I have to pay back applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I left my company after 18 years to work for another company. The company I left had a vacation policy that states that they pay all vacation for the full year when a person quits as long as they have been with the company over 10 years and are over 50 ye
Been with company 18 years. Left for new job. Old policy states that they pay vacation when you terminate employment if you have been with company over 10 years and are over 50 years old. I am 52. I w... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Final pay issues.
My wife is an interior designer who left a firm abruptly after a conflict with the owner. The owner is now refusing to pay her salary for the final week of employment plus all outstanding commisions o... applies to Texas  ·  3 answers

My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Had Not However, At The Time Of The Demotion/ Layoff Give
My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Ha... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

FMLA Rules Unclear...
Every few months my employer comes up with new rules re: my intermittent FMLA and I have no clue if the rules are baseless or legit. The latest hidden rule I was told is if I call in and say I'm not f... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I was accused of working off the clock along with 2 other managers I was pressured to resigning but didn't write or sign anything. Resigning rather then a investigation is what they said I didn't want and I don't I'll like to go through the investigation.
I was accused of working off the clock along with 2 other managers I was pressured to resigning but didn't write or sign anything. Resigning rather then a investigation is what they said I didn't want... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What if my employer does not want to pay me and I am sick with COVID-19 am i covered under ffcra?
I can feeling sick and seeking medical diagnosis for COVID-19. Can my employer refuse to pay me applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

I was out for 2 weeks and when I returned he cut my pay down a dollar is that legal
My employer reduced my pay down a dollar due to I was off work For 2 weeks even though I called in. Is that legal applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Terminated before probation period ended
When a person is terminated during a 9 month probation period, note the probation period does not end until 10/18/00 and termination is to be 10/6/00 because employer states that employee has been una... applies to All States  ·  1 answer

Forced 401k plan
The company i was working for was bought out by somebody else.I knew I was going to get a pay cut, but it is a lot more than what I was told.The benefit package that we were promised still isnt togeth... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

how can my boss assume i quick my job?
I came into work as usual on a monday, when i came in someone from the other office was there in my seat, then clinic supervisor came up and took me in his office. he stated you took your pictures hom... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

DEMOTION IN JOB TITLE AND PAY/ EMPLOYERS REJECTION FOR A PAY-OFF
Hi am GO I have an issue currently in my office and it has to do with demotion both in title and pay check. My company has been new acquired by a new company and the new company without ending the pre... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a employer deduct from your hourly wage every time you are late for work?
My Hourly wage used to be Twenty dollars a hour, now it's Twelve dollars and forty cents. I work a split shift six days a week, so I basically go to work twelve times a week. Now my employer has alway... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I resigned my position as manager to open a new business. I recommended the reorganization of staffing so the branch could function without a manager. My business deal was terminated and I was unable To purchase the business. Because there was technically
I recommended the credit union branch function with out a manager on site. I work with the four person team and recommended two promotions for daily operations. Promotions were approved. I submitted m... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is an employers non-compete agreement enforcable if that employer knowingly and intentionally competes unfairly in the market place.
I was terminated after 14 months and my unemployment claim was not disputed. My direct supervisor discovered along with the aid of fellow employees that my employer had been misrepresenting it's produ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Contract pay
I am a contract worker for an out-of-state company "A" that provides contract service for a major corporation "B". The job offer received from "A" in 1999 defined that holiday and vacation would be pa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Two questions regarding pay.
I have two questions regarding pay where I work. My first question is: At one point, any hourly employee working over 40 hours was paid overtime (time and a half) for any time over 40 hours. In an eff... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

New job responsibility imposed by Employer
I work as a Sr. Telecommunications Specialist in the IT dept. where I was hired to do a specific job relating to the company's voice systems and devices, (I'm paid salary, not hourly). In an effort to... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

If you haven't sign a non compete initially and now you are laid off with servent pay of 4 months and they are asking you to sign an no compete for one year is that legal?
My husband was laid off and was told he will get 4 month servent pay a week latter they told him that he has to sign a non compete form or he won't get his 4 month pay and the non compete is for one y... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

I worked 91 hours over two weeks. My boss put in 8 hours of that time as holiday pay,I was not off for that day. I was payed for the hours i worked but have lost a paid day off. Is this legal?
I am an assistante manager and recieve hourly pay applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

CEO accused me of having an alcohol problem and depression amongst other thing. Can I sue for this?
The CEO of the company that I hat got fired from (I had never even been written up before in the year and a half I worked there) called me into a random meeting with 2 witnesses, neither of which were... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

if on-call staff are informed that if we need them they would know by 3 that day do we have to pay
for staffing purposes, we have oncall staff - it has been suggested that we try telling our staff that they would be on-call until 3:00 that day to know if we wil need them, if they have not heard fro... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I worked 50hours already in 4 day period I am sick on my scheduled 5 day work week if I call in sick will I be paid 8hr sick pay still or is it legal to Deny that pay due to amount of hours worked already in the week and if I’m supposed to get those 8hr
Is it legal to deny 8hr sick pay if I have over 40hrs worked in 4 day period on a regular 5 day scheduled work week, and what rate is that 8hrs paid on example OVERTIME RATE OR REGULAR PAY RATE applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can employer withhold pay for previous vacation taken?
My work handbook states that I receive 3 weeks vacation at completion of 5 years, and my supervisor advised me of my 3 weeks available this spring. I had 5 years empolyed on May 31st. I took my 3 week... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can my employer take away vacation pay that she has already paid me for?
In January she told me I was in danger of going over my PTO days. I told her I would take the days unpaid then. She still paid me. Now she is threatening to take that pay back, even though she approve... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

On my exit papers that I never received , but saw at my unemployment appeal. The statement was written that I resigned in lieu of being disciplined for making fun of a person using a walker, untrue statement. I won my appeal no misconduct the statement wa
Department meeting an employee said no one wanted to be scheduled with me, because I called off all the time, not true. The weekend before the meeting My director made me do the employees duties, beca... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer refuse to pay PTO to an non-exempt employee that took a cruise on the week they close for the Holidays?
My employer closes the school 1 week for Christmas.... I had 5 days of PTO left for the 2016 and because it fell on the week of her closing she refused to pay me applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was never told that i was terminated by anyone...no call no letter. Denied unemployment but was not called to show up for anything. Text messages i have saved prove the assistant general and distrist knew the reasons i couldnt works. What do i do. I hav
Had no babysitter so i cpuldnt go to work suffer from social anxiety. Watched my boss n crew member verbally fighting infront of everyone and customer. That caused me an attack every 5 minutes crying ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

wage payment
My employer has just told me that I have not lived up to his expectations after 8 years of employment. The company also has no employee handbook and no job descriptions and no set days for vacation or... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can a non-compete restrict future employment by specific companies?
I have been working for a local firm that provides services to the medical industry. Specifically, our largest client is the second largest medical providor in our county. The non compete restricts fo... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

exemployer will not pay me my Profit Sharing
my ex employer will not pay me my profit sharing that is owed to me. I have the paperwork saying the amount and everything. Please let me know what I need to do to collect this money owed to me. applies to California  ·  1 answer

company merger, do pay policies have to be the same?
After the merger of my hospital system and another, we are not getting the same shift pay differentials as the other hospital even though we are now using their policies. Is there any recourse in this... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Do I still get WARN Act pay if I find another job during the 60 days?
I was given a 60 day layoff notice and am looking for another job. If I find one am I still entitled to the 60 days pay? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Overpaid a week of pay/ Monies put into my 401K and paid my insurance. I don't want to have to pay the gross amount due to their mistake.
Overpaid a week of pay/ Monies put into my 401K and paid my insurance. I don't want to have to pay the gross amount due to their mistake. applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Vacation Pay
I know that employers are not obligated to pay accrued vacation time at the time of separation and that it hinges on an "agreement between the employer and employee". My question is, what is meant by ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Want to file a claim against former employeer.
I quitted work after 8 days of work because of my former employeer doesn't want to pay over time fee. My work hour supposed to be mon ~ fri and 9 am to 6 pm(8 hours a day). However, he always wanted m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My Employer claims I wasn't doing my job correctly and wants to cut my pay from 13/an hour to 9/
My employer has explained to me that I have been doing many things wrong for quit some time now, she has hired someone else as well to work in the office with me, who is i am assuming taking over what... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Compensation
I left my company on PTO, during my time I got offered another Job on a different market..y previous employer are saying that they won't pay me because they assume that I left on PTO looking for anoth... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Compensation
I left my company on PTO, during my time I got offered another Job on a different market..y previous employer are saying that they won't pay me because they assume that I left on PTO looking for anoth... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can an employer decrease your rate of pay for stepping down when no raise was given?
I willingly and voluntarily took a position without getting the increase for the position. Then several years later I decided to step down from that position, and my employer decreased my rate of pay ... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store would be open thru 2019. What legal options do I have to co
Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store woul... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Personnel Policy Benefits Being Denied
In my company's written personnel policy that was given to all employees, it states that if there is an involuntary separation due to a reduction in workforce, all full-time employees will be given a ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

I work at a company that handles sewage and mold mitigation, is hazard pay required?
I work at a water mitigation company that deals with sewage losses and mold mitigation. I used to get double pay for handling these hazardous materials at a competing company. Now, even though they ch... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Docking a full day's pay from exempt employees
My question is: Can exempt employees be docked a full day's pay? I've taken an employment law class and I understood an exempt employee could not be docked at all or it would erode their salaried stat... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

I own a small business in Florida. I hav 2 employees that no longer work for us who did not sign their time cards before walking off the job. One of these employees never even returned their hiring paperwork so I have no information for them. Do I pay the
2 employees walked off job. 1 employee damaged a piece of equipment prior to walking off the other has only worked for 2 days on a trail basis and has not returned his hiring packet for HR. Plus neith... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Denied pay
I worked as an assistant wrestling coach & was told I would recieve about $1500 at the end of the season. I turned in a late physical form to the school, when I recieved my paycheck it was 180 dollars... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for an Employer to make someone sign a Payroll Deduction form to pay an on going bill?
My girlfriend works for a vet clinic here locally. They allow workers to have accounts and they only pay for half of the procudes its a half price thing. My girlfriends bill is $370 and there is no ti... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Temporary pay cuts for performance management
I work for a transcription company that pays by production and conducts monthly to quarterly audits of my work. Additionally, if a transcriptionist can't make out a word or find a term, she can leave ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

am I entittled to resignation pay out in MA?
As a manager, I resigned with a 4 week notice but was then terminated the day after I gave my notice. The personnel guidelines state "management staff are requested to provide a minimum of 4 weeks." I... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

State of mo, I am a house manager at a home health agencie and my staff are payed overtime pay for hours worked over 40 but the employer stated house managers only get straight pay for more than 40 hours worked, I'm on call 7days a week for 365 days a yea
I work with dmh clients applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

HIRED FULLTIME AND NOT GETTING FULLTIME HOURS
I WAS HIRED AS A FULLTIME EMPLOYEE OF A SMALL HOSPITAL, NOW DUE TO DECREASE IN PATIENT CENSUS, I AM FORCED TO BE CANCELLED, ALONG WITH OTHERS, THEREBY LOSING PAY. SINCE I JUST RETURNED FROM A WEEK VAC... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What am i required to pay someone who works for commisssion after they leave
i have just been given notice that my construction manager is leaving. he is paid a base salary plus commission. the commission is pad at the end of the job, after completion and customer is satisfied... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Federal Contractor, company lost contract, now pay docked for vacation
I am a Federal government contractor. A few months back, my employer, GTS, retroactively changed their leave policy in anticipation of losing the contract (which they did). They changed the policy so ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can an employee be required to use a personal check for general company bills?
Can an employer require an employee to pay for an item and then get reimbursed, if the item not an expense related to the employee? For example, it's clearly OK for travel expenses related to the empl... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Labor on military base
I work for a pizza buisness that has franchises in wilmington, southport, jacksonville & camp lejeune. My job is cashier. My employer pays me 500.00 (I'm listed as salary) every two weeks. I am requir... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Pay scale changed after inquiry into overtime
Have been working for 3 years at 2 different rates. I travel a lot for this job and the travel is required. Every week I travel overtime from 4-12 hours but I have been refused overtime pay since I ea... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Termination letter vs Employment contract
I'm one of the programmers brought in from overseas on H1B. My employment agreement with my H1B sponsor has a non-compete clause that prohibits me from working with any client company should my employ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is non compete invalid if I was never paid for employment?
I need some advice regarding a non-compete contract that I recently signed. I took a job with a company on April 21st and had to sign a non compete contract with them. They made me some intial promise... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company in Illinois and I was hired through a Job agency, I started May 1 and was fired on May 9, due to the fact they said I was sarcastic to the HR Girls when I was filling out my paperwork, I was disruptive during training, and I made a
I worked for a company in Illinois and I was hired through a Job agency, I started May 1 and was fired on May 9, due to the fact they said I was sarcastic to the HR Girls when I was filling out my pap... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Wisconsin non-compete
I signed a non-compete agreement when I started with company "x" in 2000. Company "y" bought company "x" effective on July 1, 2005. In order to stay employed with company "y", I had to sign a new non-... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Write-ups and Withholding Pay (Salaried Employees)
One of our Partners wants to implement the following policy for his client: If avoidable error committed, person is written up. Second time sent home without pay. These are salaried employees, in Flor... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Can they change my pay or force me to do dangerous work?
I am a office employee who is made to do several wharehouse job's and maintence work because I am a man. I am am not covered under wharehouse insurance and feel I am in danger of getting hurt. Also my... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Requirements for overtime pay
My daughter works in a jewelery company in NYC. She is classified as an exempt employee, and her salary is $28,000 per year. She is not supervising other employees and is doing routine specification w... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

pay salary with bonus
For this position, your total compensation is $150,000 which will be paid as follows: you will be compensated with a base salary of $100,000 which is paid twice a month in increments of $2,000. You wi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Harassed for not being a team player
I am the only female and age 54, working with an IT Team of all young men. Whenever I discuss anything with my boss, I refer to them as "The Guys", which they all are, and my boss said that we have te... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Contract change
I am employed by a Chicago based IT Consulting company since November 2002. Now, my employer wants me to sign an agreement that if I leave without giving 30 days notice I will have to pay $15,000.00 a... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Is unusual pay structure discrimination?
I am a bus driver subject to a 2-tier pay structure, which includes a higher wage for duties I perform as a trainer. In addition to actually training the drivers, I sign off on all the official docume... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Change of job title and pay v/s Non-compete
I work For one of the local television Station in Evansville Indiana. When I first hired in I was paid a salary plus instant commission for Non-Traditional Revenue (NTR) sales. I sold Internet based p... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

I went out on medical leave and when i came back my boss told me to go into a fabrication position. I was previously a supervisor. I have done everything asked of me. Now they are telling me i need to take a pay cut. To the tune of 10 dollars an hour. Is
Employer wants to cut pay after i came back from medical leave applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

I gave my Boss a 2 week notice time off request for 3 days. We don't get any vaca pay or holiday pay. He denied me not once but twice within a month. Is this illegal to deny me?
He has denied me twice for un paid time off when I gave 2 weeks notice applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

My husband has been on Salary for the past 2 years. They told him Wednesday that the following Monday he was going to commission, which will cut his pay drastically. Can they do this? If not do I have grounds to have anything done about this?
Been working salary for 2 years. Being told will be put on commission only at 35%. His pay will drop from almost 175$ a week. applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can my boss (who is now dating my ex) give her my financial information such as pay, raises, and bonuses?
My boss is now dating my ex who I have children with. I pay a good amount of child support...way to much in my opinion. Every time I receive a raise or a bonus my ex calls and throws it in my face lik... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Everyone received a raise except me.
I work for a big international oil company. Everyone in the office was granted a pay raise though we are on pay/hiring freeze EXCEPT me. I am a non exempt employee and other non exempt workers receive... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to hire me at a wage promote me next day and demote me 3 day later and pay cut also
I was hired at wage and permoted next day 3 ,days later demoted and pay cut applies to California  ·  1 answer

Pay Cut
The company I work for restructured the management system in all of the stores throughout the country. In the case of my store we are going from three salaried positions to two and three hourly manage... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Do payroll and Workers compensation taxes apply to BOLI PAY
Does an employer needs to pay payroll taxes and insurance (FICA FUTA SUTA Workers Comp) on the BOLI part of Davis Bacon Act wages? applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Can family dollar take my paid vacation and not pay for hours I worked to get
I got laid off yesterday stating I endangered customers when someone came and stole from my job. Ran out the store on customers. I have 80 hours pay vacation but I was told I would not get paid for th... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Repayment of move benefit after layoff at new location
I was laid off after moving here only 5 1/2 months ago from corporate headquarters in another state. Part of the move benefit included a high cost of living package that paid part of the house down pa... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

My company was in chapter 11 and has now been bourght out 4 months ago. They want is to sign a non compete that states we can not talk to certain people...example the older owner and some of the top executives. If I do not sign it can I get unemployement.
My company was in chapter 11 and has now been bought out 4 months ago. They want us to sign a non compete that states we can not talk to certain people...example the older owner and some of the top ex... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have been off work since june 15th.
I have been off work since june 15th with a severe partial acl tear. I am dealing with sedgwick, who handles my company's short term disability. I needed to have supporting evidence faxed by my doctor... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I was hired back in May of this year. Before I started the hiring manager was moved to a new role and his subordinate was promoted to be my supervisor. From day one she didn't seem very warm. She would not give me any direction, provided little guidance o
I was hired back in May of this year. Before I started the hiring manager was moved to a new role and his subordinate was promoted to be my supervisor. From day one she didn't seem very warm. She woul... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Pregnancy discrimination?
I have worked for my employer for 17 1/2 years. After being hit by a car I was put on temporary disability. I was told two weeks later I was getting a 10% pay cut due to the economy even though no one... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I was retaliated on because i reported my manager What can i do about this?
I reported my manager to the store manager I was blatently harrased and my hours were cut because of it I then reported harrasment to the company headquater which brought on more harrasment and retali... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Having it both ways....
I am a teacher for a local community college vocational school. I am salaried, and exempt. I rarely work less than 55 hours per week, and some weeks have worked in excess of 70 hours. My employer has ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I understand the $600 a week covid benefits has stopped. But I'm owed and getting back pay from the weeks I wasn't paid. Will I continue to get them even though they have stopped ?
I'm just wanting to know if I'll continue getting my back pay for the $600 even though there stopping it ? applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

If employer promises increase in wage
Is it leagal for an employer to promise an increase in pay because of a new position, and then not give the increase and advise employees that they will now be doing the work of what it used to take 3... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Terminated while on FMLA
I was terminated from work while on FMLA. I submitted the paperwork that the doctor filled out. They said it was not filled out correctly and needed the doctor to redo it. They said they mailed the fo... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Hello, Beginning 11/28/16, my agency will be terminating my position across all branches in the state of PA. They offered all of us a demotion in order to stay with the agency. The demotion is not only less money, but the job description is no where near
Hello, Beginning 11/28/16, my agency will be terminating my position across all branches in the state of PA. They offered all of us a demotion in order to stay with the agency. The demotion is not onl... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I need some help please
I was wondering if you could tell me if I should pursue a case against my ex-employers. I walked into an office with no staff manager etc....I was hired as the administrative assistant...hired in all ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I gave my 30 days notice per my contract. My employer announced that she is giving a hazard pay bonus for hours worked from March 2020 up to the current date. She stated that I will not be receiving this bonus because I gave notice. I will still be employ
I am currently employed but gave my 30 days notice. There isnt anything in my contract regarding bonuses or hazard pay. I will still be an employee when these bonuses are disbursed. The hazard pay bon... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

terminated vs lay off (benefits still paid.)
I was layed off from my job due to work cut back. I was a full time contractor in the computer Industry. My company confirmed my lay off with the unemployment office when I filed stating that I was NO... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Taping Conversations
I filed a formal complaint of Harassment on Monday. I was never contacted by HR concerning the complaint. The next day I was laid off. I believe I have been retailiated against for filing the complain... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

My company closed its doors in Dec 2016. Can I opt out of the search for jobs if I have cancer?
Hello, In December 2016 the company I had worked for since 2007 closed it's doors. It was a great company and my job was part-time 20 hrs per week. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Cancer and had 6 months... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Working with no-pay because of changing from exempt to non-exempt
I work in Pennsylvania in a very large corporation. The department I work in consists of 23 employees with different titles. All employess are exempt. However, the coroporation has change policy and 2... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My husband was fired last weekafter 25 years. He was paid his final wages that day but no vacation pay that was still on the books. 7 days according to his payroll person. How can he recover it? His ex boss wont budge.
His payroll person admitted he still has 7 days vacation on the books but one of the owners told her dont pay it because he rejoined carpenters union 5 years ago and the vacation pay theyve been payin... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My husband was fired last weekafter 25 years. He was paid his final wages that day but no vacation pay that was still on the books. 7 days according to his payroll person. How can he recover it? His ex boss wont budge.
His payroll person admitted he still has 7 days vacation on the books but one of the owners told her dont pay it because he rejoined carpenters union 5 years ago and the vacation pay theyve been payin... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Social worker fired unjustly?
I was recently terminated from my 2 year position as a social worker at a non-profit. My official letter stated that my "position was being eliminated". When I asked the HR director for a reason, he s... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

is it my responsibility to inform the employment agency if the company the send me to has me doing a different job/position than I was sent to do.
I was sent on an assignment to be an inspector/packer for a company. About 1 week into my assignment I was asked if I would like to do a utility/material handling position, that I had previous experie... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

unfair for for my employer to end my employment and expect me to be committed to future employment
Can one organization/employer commit you to working for another party that is not involved in the contract? Can you have a contract that commits an individual to work in the future but with no commitm... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What should I do? Can I get unemployment?
My boss pulled me into the office Thursday to discuss my position as well as if there standards were being met. We talked for an hour at least. I realized in this time I needed to tell him that I have... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Mandatory Overtime for Straight Time Pay
Can an employer require MANDATORY overtime without paying overtime pay (time and a half) because an employee does not have the minimum of 40 hours regular time due to PTO or vacation days in that week... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

After working at a company for almost 6 months, I was informed that my role is not what the company needs. I was told that after the partners reviewed the role, they have decided that the role does not provide what they had hoped and therefore would be di
I was laid off from my job after almost 6 months. The reason I was given was that the role was not providing what the partners had hoped and not what the company needs. The company needs to invest in ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

After working at a company for almost 6 months, I was informed that my role is not what the company needs. I was told that after the partners reviewed the role, they have decided that the role does not provide what they had hoped and therefore would be di
I was laid off from my job after almost 6 months. The reason I was given was that the role was not providing what the partners had hoped and not what the company needs. The company needs to invest in ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am a salary paid inployee and asked to step down to and hourly paid position can the employer cut my pay if I'm still working in the same department?
I asked to step down because of issues with my boss can he cut my pay applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

My company rescinded 2 payroll checks when we parted ways and did not ever pay my last check.. Can I sue them? Texas
How can I get the company to pay me back for the 2 checks they reversed out and also for the last payroll check that never hit my account? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

what are my options with a hostile work environment?
I work for a resort that moved me to another facility with a different job that pays more money but did not get the raise. I am constantly being written up for things that they cannot prove that I did... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Was I wrongfully fired or is there anything I can do besides file for unemployment
I was the assistant manager at circle K1 day I was cleaning the bathrooms and the bathroom door in the women's bathroom was locked from within I went out and asked the kid if he could climb under the ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Is an employer obligated to pay an employee vacation pay when they give two week notice?
An employee gave two week notice and then did not show up for work the last week. Is the employer obligated to pay the employee for the vacation time they had? This employee was a part-time employee n... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I walked out of my job and quit, can my employer cut my pay to minimum wage! I did not give notice!
I was having issues at work with my pay and receiving bonus that was due to me! I left my job without a notice. I spoke to manager and told her I was leaving. Went to get my check and it's down to min... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is it discrimination if an unqualified male has same position as me and his pay is equal also?.
My job requires that I have a drivers license, a car and auto ins. It also requires a high school diploma or GED. A male co-worker/employee does not have any of the above. His pay rate is the same as ... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

Change at-will status
I was employed as a salesman for seven years at a large O&G company that is an at-will employer. I managed several customer accounts. In 2002 a contract was up for renewal and I put a bridging agreeme... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I work as a technical contractor through an agency, for a financial institution. I have been given my two week notice and informed that October 2nd will be my last day. My contract agency indicates that they won't pay me my final check until the next pay
I work as a technical contractor through an agency, for a financial institution. I have been given my two week notice and informed that October 2nd will be my last day. My contract agency indicates th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Withholding of Pay
I was hired into a new position as a Business Development Director. The company I was working with had limited success in the past and they were looking for an established salesperson. The sales cycle... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can a company in Georgia cut my pay if I tell them I do not want to travel to a location 2 hours away to work
I had told my employer I did not want to travel to go to a location 2 hours away and she cut my pay and threatened to fire me is this legal applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Employer deducts perdiem from wages, reimburses it (tax free) & claims he paid my per diem
My husband and I are over-the-road truck drivers. Our employer deducts standard meals per diem ($63/day) from both of ours gross pay. He reimburses the $63/day during the same pay period. They say it'... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Docking Pay for Not Providing Doctor's Note
Is it legal to dock an exempt employee's pay for a day that they missed for being "sick"? This employee refuses to provide a doctor's note. Usually we require a doctor's note after 3 days, but he has ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I signed a contract with a home health care agency that says if I hire any of their
This aide is someone I've known for 18 months. She started working for this company in March. When I needed an aide in May, I contacted the agency and asked for her. Now she wants to leave the agency ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Training count as hours worked?
I am an hourly factory employee. My employer is forcing me to go school for further traiing on my days off or after normal work hours. I have 2 questions. 1.Do they have to pay my hourly rate for the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

how do i fix my weekly claim i put received 621 gross for 8hrs worked but i think it was severence pay
accidently messed up on questions i worked 8hrs on monday 23rd before company let emplyees go for buisness reasons but paid us for 40 hrs i believe thats considered severence pay so can i fix answers applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer to not pay you for PTO hrs?
My job gave me a 1 week notice that they where closing down. I did not take a vacation all year and was planing to do this in december, however they are closing the doors in november. I have approx. 1... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Just overheard my boss 'decide' that there would be a change regarding vacation pay. He has decided that at the time that the offer letter is signed, the new employee must decide when in the next year they are going to take their vacation time. Huh? Can h
Vacation employment law question. New hires at 40 hours a week will have earned 2 weeks vacation pay (outside of PTO days etc). applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

help - H1B-visa - salary not paid
Hi, I have come to the US on H1-B visa with a consulting firm. When I joined this company in March, I signed an agreement that I would serve the company for 1 year, and not leave them before that. And... applies to Maryland  ·  2 answers

I was laid off on november 30th of 2019. I was working on a March 1st to Nov. 30th contract but was expected to come in and supervise a job I had sold until Jan 14th. Can I get unemployment back to that ending date of Nov. 39th
Laid off after working a contract year of March 1st 2019 to Nov. 30th 2019. I am in sales and I was expected to come in and supervise the job I sold after my lay-off date because I sold the job. So al... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My employer pays me a “stipend” for seasonal summer work. They pay me every two weeks. On my pay check is says I am an hourly employee. Is this a legal structure for employment? I am not an apprentice or intern and the job regularly requires me to wor
Can I be compensated only with a stipend as a legal means of employment for a job that does not benefit me and provide skills training or academic credit etc applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for employer to pay the raise for all working hours after every 6 months?
My employer(vendor) gave me a raise lately because client promoted me to the new position and my employer says that they will pay me the raise for all my working hours after every 6 months however the... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Retroactive Pay Deductions
My husband was hired by a large corporation to be the Manager of a new concept opening in another town. After training, he was informed that the new concept would not open for at least two years. They... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Do I have to pay back full amount of promised bonus when only one fourth has been paid to me?
I signed an agreement to receive a bonus of 7500 for a nursing job with it to be paid in four installments in eighteen months - I received the first in my most recent paycheck which I think is sketchy... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

When figuring the minimum wage payment, Can hair salons use tips towards your total?
I have never had a salon use my tips towards the total of my pay. We are technically classified as hourly/commission paid employees, not tipped employees. Can they not pay the difference, if my commis... applies to District of Columbia  ·  0 answers

In Florida, are employers required to pay employees after they give a two week notice? I gave a two week notice to my employer and they told me not to come in for those two weeks. Are they required to pay me for those two weeks because I gave them notice?
In Florida, are employers required to pay their employees after their 2-week notice? I gave a two week notice and my company said to not come in for those two weeks. However, are the still required to... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Discrimination?Retaliation?Compensation?
I reported employee miscondut and the next day was repremanded greatly with 2 weeks unpaid suspension, 90day probation period, and pto approved for 15 and 16 would not be paid to be. While trying to r... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I worked on a Saturday for 8 hrs I took two vacation days the following week my boss made me take my over time as a regular time and didn't use my vacation day is that legal if not what can I do?
I worked for 8hrs on a Saturday for some overtime then I had a family emergency and I took two days of vacation pay I show up to work to find out they took my over time and only paying me regular time... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I am an hourly paid employee for pilgrims pride in waco tx i have been there for 2 years as a quality assurance tech. Recently i was demoted to a different position in a different department. They have also cut my pay. Are they allowed to cut my pay that
I am an hourly paid employee for pilgrims pride in waco tx i have been there for 2 years as a quality assurance tech. Recently i was demoted to a different position in a different department. They hav... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Hi - not sure if this is a question you can answer. I've read that a pay cut that is to only the men and not women, or only x race but not others is discriminatory.. If I'm the only woman in the field where I'm working, and no other men are being asked to
Hi - I've read that a pay cut that is to only one gender and not others, or only x race but not others is discriminatory.. If I'm the only person in my company (construction- working and not in the of... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can they cut my pay?
i work for a company that contracted me out to another company. I get paid 20hr and they are trying to cut me 8%, saying that they had absorbed the cost, due to ObamaCare. I have never received any be... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Overpaied by employer
Since the beginning of the year my commision checks were overpaid. This was questioned by myself and others from the sales department and we were told not to worry everything was all right.In may we w... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I was employed as a consultant performing project-related work for my company's clients. I was benched when, after my current project ended, and no additional work was available. I was told that I would
4 + years working on 1 project/contract. Earned vacation pay but was "benched" due to a lack of work without being paid my banked "PTO" pay applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can my previous employer put my pay to minimum wage on my las check when i make more than that ?
My employer when i was let go gave me my last check and my pay was down to minimum wage i hope this is illegal. applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

I worked 7 days straight 8 hours a day i also worked on the 8th day start of new pay period do i get pd over time for my 8th day also?
My pay period is from sunday- Saturday i worked straight from sunday through sunday 8 hour days do i get pd overtime for my 8th day also? even if it starts a new pay period? applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

Bereavement time adjacent to Holiday
My company will not pay me for Labor Day, because they have a policy that will deny the pay if adjacent days are taken off. My Mother's wake is on the Friday before Labor Day. I am told that if I take... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I work for a home health agency. My employer states that I am not eintilted to over time pay. I work 110 to 132 hrs a pay period
I work for a home health agency and my employer states that I am not eintilted to over time pay. I work 110 to 132 hrs a pay period. applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

My employer stopped payment on a check that I had held for two weeks after I got into a fender bender and they fired me they also did not pay me the other two weeks I had accumulated they said I need to pay 1000 doll deductible and I owed them money none
Employer stopped payment after a fender bender and fired me taking a total of three weeks pay. They never gave me week 3 and 4 checks the second week check they stoped payment on I held that check for... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

see above
At a union workplace, certain workers are scheduled 10 days in a row and no overtime is paid. The company says they do not have to pay overtime if the work weeks carry over into two different pay peri... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

What is the Virginia state law when it comes to demotion of an hourly wage person with a pay cut?
If I have an hourly employee that started out at a certain hourly wage then promoted the person to a different position with an increase in the hourly wage. Can I demote them back down to their origin... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Must an employeer pay you on time?
My employer has neglected to pay the employees on time twice in the past month and a half, and it is wreaking havoc with my credit score and my bank account. We are supposed to be paid every other Wed... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

harassment and retroactive pay decrease
im being harassed ever day by my bose about my now current ex fiansee and i say ex because of my boss she has now left me. im being treaten to be fired and thats if i talk to her and all because she i... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I live in NYC I work as a waiter. I was short on my bank $44. The manager tells me to pay the $44 out of my tips while he investigates the situation. I know I'm not supposed to pay for shortages in your bank but I gave him the money anyway trusting he wou
I live in NYC I work as a waiter. I was short on my bank $44. The manager tells me to pay the $44 out of my tips while he investigates the situation. I know I'm not supposed to pay for shortages in yo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What are my rights regarding unfair wages in the public sector?
I work for a public school district. The District is unionized, I however am not a member therefore I cannot seek representation from it. Our District is somewhat of an anomale since it is the product... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What are my rights regarding unfair wages in the public sector?
I work for a public school district. The District is unionized, I however am not a member therefore I cannot seek representation from it. Our District is somewhat of an anomale since it is the product... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I got a pay raise with the position I was doing at work. I took it upon myself to step down from position and go back to normal worker. Can they take the pay raise back
I took a position at work that gave me a pay raise. I decided to step down from the position. Can they take the raise back applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Working Full time and Part time benifits denyed after loss of Part time employment. What can be done
For the past three years my gross annual income has been approximately $64,000. It was derived from full time employment annual $ 54,000 and a part time salary of $ 10,000 annually . I took the part t... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can sev. pay be denied if accepting poss. with co. taking over?
Take over will be in two weeks, I'm told that sev. pay will not be given to employees offered positions with the new company. I have been offered a position and have to give an answer tomorrow, is thi... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Why are they doing an internal investigation over my termination?
I was notified via phone call that "We are going to find out were you really are in the disciplinary process and we will get back to you with the results." Prior to the mentioned phone call I was fire... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Why are they doing an internal investigation over my termination?
I was notified via phone call that "We are going to find out were you really are in the disciplinary process and we will get back to you with the results." Prior to the mentioned phone call I was fire... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Removed from the schedule even though I have a last week of work
I handed in my two weeks notice on the 1st due to getting a new job, but then on the 3rd I came in and discovered I was removed from the next week's schedule which should be my final week. All work we... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I resigned from my position of 19 years due to health reasons I was denied unemployment for not having just cause however a week later went to my physician and was given a medical letter stating that my employment was going to cause serious health issues
I voluntarily resigned a position after 19 years due to health reasons. I was denied due to unjust cause. Approximately one week later, I went to my physician, was given a letter, stating that if I st... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I have been harassed and discriminated against for 3 years
I have done the appropriate things that my handbook told me to do and nothing has been done. After taking a 6 month long disability for mental stress, clinical depression and panick attacks from the w... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Wronfully Terminated and no Union help, Iranian U.S. citizen
My wife is from Iran. She is 47 years old and a U.S. citizen. She was also a Union member. She was fired from her company after two years for using up her occurences alloted for the year. She had been... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

CAN MY PAY BE CHANGED FROM SALARY TO HOURLY FOR NO REASON
My boss has been upset with me for a couple of months basically doing anything he can to get under my skin. He knows that I am the only one in the family working so I took on a part time job which in ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Today is my last day. I am in AZ. i have 2 weeks of vac. in the books. am I going to loose them or does the compay have to pay me
I work for a company in Az. I gave 2 weeks notice. today is my last day. I have 2 weeks of vacation on the books, are the reguired by law to pay me applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I am a contractor getting paid by Medicaid. I have many subcontractors doing services for more than 40 hours a week. My question is if I have to turn them into employees in order to pay them the over time hours or I just can pay the over time in the same
paying a subcontractor over time without having to turn them into employees applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is it against MD law for an employer to only pay out 50% of my earned PTO time?
I recently switched to a Government position and my contract company has only paid out 50% on my PTO. Additionally there was a contract issue two weeks prior to leaving the company and I was sent home... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I am in Michigan, my employer is selling and the new owners gave me an offer but it came with a bunch of strings attached. It would be polar opposite of how I am treated now. I don't want to work for them, I would rather search for a new career meaning ce
I am in Michigan, my employer is selling and the new owners gave me an offer but it came with a bunch of strings attached. It would be polar opposite of how I am treated now. I don't want to work for ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Paying back retention bonus
On Dec 14, 2012, I signed a retention bonus agreement for $10000. The contract states that if I leave within 6 months, I will pay it back. The contract also states that the employer may deduct money o... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Pay cut for same job duties
I have worked for a company in NY for 27 years. It was recently purchased and a new HR manager says my salary is too high for the position I currently have. After 27 years or raises and bonuses I will... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Unable To Pay Back Relocation
I recently left a position with a company because it was costing me money to stay and an oppurtunity became available elsewhere that would put me closer to my family. I had been through a relocation w... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can I be forced to work in a toxic environment while pregnant?
I'm a Chemist in Holliston, MA and I'm also pregnant. My job requires me to come in contact with several chemicals that are known to cause birth defects. I have to climb ladders, and lift heavy loads ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I am the administrative at a private medical practice. Several years ago we hired a clinical director at a high salary. We had a lot going on with a new EHR, remodel etc. Now that time has passed, I find I can do my job and the clinical directors job sinc
Would like to eliminate a position that is no longer needed or reduce this persons pay and offer them another job in the company. I feel they would not want to take the job with reduction in pay. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Mandatory use of a company-sponsored program
Hello, Mel- I am a W-2'd, 100% commissioned employee. My employer has an agreement with an outside vendor and we are required to pay for and use their services. Since this was a mandatory, non-negotia... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

base pay after 2 week notice and commission pay
I put in my two weeks notice on July 28th. I was then relived of my duties that same day. My employer paid me a pro-rate amount for base salary. Was I supposed to get the full amount of pay for the 2 ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

im in NJ and i work for a large pharma company thru an agency located in MA. the agency was paid and he kept my money and did not pay me almost 9K. What can i do as i am 1099 and the dept of labor cannot help me
i am 1099 and the agency i work for invoiced and received pay for my services i performed (IT Auditor). the agency, refuses to speak with me, blcoked me from all communications and he owes me for the ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Missing last paycheck from a law office
My last paycheck from my employer was witheld for some unknown reason. When my boss fired me on 10/3 he told me that 10/5 would be my last day of employment. My wages for that week were never paid. Wh... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

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I got my last check from employerX and it has my vacation payout and last week of work pay on it. I immediately noticed that it looked less than what i anticipated. They got the vacation pay right, bu... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

If you have PTO that you have earned can an employer refuse to pay you for it
If you have PTO that you earned can an employer refuse to pay you for it. I have worked for the company for 4yrs. and gave two weeks notice. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can my vacation pay be withheld because i didn't give a 2 week notice?
Employer says it's in the handbook that I have to give a 2 week notice on order to get unused vacation pay. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I'm trying to transfer to a different department can they cut my pay (wages)
My wife has worked as a secretary for 18 years and wants to transfer to a different department as a secretary and they want to cut her pay by 10000 dollars can they do that applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Employer having to pay twice......
I am an owner of a company. My employees are responsible for certain policies and procedures of the company. Some of which entail returning product to the manufacturer's for credit and to track this p... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer make you use vacation time for Dr.s appts. for a child?
I work for a small practice pediatric office. My employer did away with our sick leave which is fine. Now my employer is making us use our vacation time for a requested day off even if its to take our... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I work in Maryland but live in Pennsylvania, does my company (whom has ceased business) have to pay out my vacation?
Company shut down, they are only paying out vacation to 6 states, (PA being one of them). I work in MD but live and file taxes in PA, will I get my vacation pay out? applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Wrongful Termination
Recently I discovered that my employer was underpaying me by $492 a month for 18 months. My check is direct deposit and I file the pay stubs without opening the envelope. I notified the owner and the ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I want to file a retaliation suit against my employer after taking away 23% of my income for speaking up about a fellow coworkers unfair pay rate.
I want to file a retaliation suit against my employer after taking away 23% of my income for speaking up about a fellow coworkers unfair pay rate. I was merely trying to help my coworker by pointing o... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I just recently (Sept 2015) accepted a position in a long term care setting. Since my hire I have increased collections up to 20% in all four buildings that I covered. I received a nice xmas bonus for my efforts. Just recently we had to write off uncollec
I just recently (Sept 2015) accepted a position in a long term care setting. Since my hire I have increased collections up to 20% in all four buildings that I covered. I received a nice xmas bonus for... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I signed a noncompete for employment with a kentucky based corporation. They do not have offices in Texas. I worked from home in texas. Can the noncompete be inforced If i take a job with a competitor here in Texas?
i signed a noncompete letter with a Kentucky based corporation as a condition of employment. When i was terminated, i was given a one month severance. I've heard rumblings about them being non-enforce... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for a county government to pay a worker less after a promotion ?
Is it legal or standard fair labor practice for a County government to promote a unionized employee to a non union management position and dictate that the employee take a pay cut from the previous po... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Problem with my private employer
Hi, I am currently having a problem with my employer. I work for a private construction crew that is run by 3 people in the same family. I am owed payments that date from as far back to 10/04/06 to 11... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Suspended without pay..placed on steps for same occurrance when ask about paperwork placed on performance notice after a few days meeting held with mngr stating i was meeting expectations so i ask why did you place me on performance notice all i got from
Need help retailation in the work place.. a few unethical behavior by mngrs leaving me suspended without pay. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was a consultant for a hospital for close to two years. When they were bought out by a larger organization, they hired myself and one other consultant at the higher hourly rate we were making and with benefits. Now they want to cut back on the pay. But
I am the loser here being terminated, not because of any wrong doing but to save money, and being asked to stay on but be employed by another firm knowingly aware that this is a way to pay me less tha... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

What can I do?
I have worked for a company for almost three years that does restoration after water or fires. I just got done removing black mold and asbestos from a home that took me and my partner 5 days to do so,... applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

docking pay for employee foul-ups
If you have an employee, who is repeatly missing insurance charges for services, after repeatly telling that employee of the problem. can you tell that employee to contact the patient to receive the b... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I went to my PR staff about my supervisor not wanting to pay me for a job on 2/28/2019. Now I am being starved out and work and not making any pay since then. This is not the first time this has happened. I feel as though I am being retaliated against. Do
After going to my PR personally with a complaint about a supervisor I am being starved at work not making any money. I feel this is retaliation. Do I have a case?? applies to Wyoming  ·  0 answers

Can I Dock Their Pay?
An employee is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM. They arrive at 8:10 AM Can I require them to come back to work at 8:30 AM and dock their pay one-half hour? They have accrued vacation time to cover the h... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers


While on short term disabilty for rotor cuff surgery my employer threatened my employment if i didnt "get the job done" so i didnt get terminated i began helping the replacement custodian while still ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I worked a week with a lot of overtime. Now my employer wants me to take a day off without pay to recoup their costs. Do I have to do this?
A special event required a week with quite a bit of overtime. Now my employer wants me to take several days off without pay. I have plenty of PTO to take days off. Do I have to take an unpaid day? applies to California  ·  0 answers

I received a back pay settlement check from my previous employer and not only did they take my normal taxes out but they took an additional 20%. Is this right?
I was wrongfully fired and took them to court, we agreed on a back pay settlement. When I got the check, not only did they take my normal payroll taxes out but they also took an extra 20%. I was never... applies to California  ·  1 answer

if a patient refuses to pay for their completed fmla forms from our surgical office can we hold the papers until the payment is made?
a patient is refusing to pay our charge for completion of their fmla paperwork. can we legally hold them until payment is made? applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can a witness be fired in the state of Georgia at an unemployment appeal hearing
I was fired for an altercation with a customer. Im manic depressive bipoar and lost my insurance so therefore i could not afford to go my DR and get my meds. My manager and assistant manager were info... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

My company has a 90 day probation period where they do not pay any holiday time for employees in the 90 day period. However I was hired as a salary employee if the company closes for a federal holiday are they required to pay me if I’m a salary employee
90 day probation period holiday pay for salary employees applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

If I give my 2 week notice and the final day of employment occurs after my anniversary date, does the employer have to pay me out my unused vacation?
If I give my 2 week notice and the final day of employment occurs after my anniversary date, does the employer have to pay me out my unused vacation? I'm looking to change jobs, but would like to make... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was working in a warehouse in Las Vegas, NV which didn't adhere to any OSHA standards. Additionally, drugs and alcohol were commonly used by other employees in and around the warehouse...some of these employees operating machinery. Lastly, the warehouse
I was working in a warehouse in Las Vegas, NV which didn't adhere to any OSHA standards. Additionally, drugs and alcohol were commonly used by other employees in and around the warehouse...some of the... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

can they pay you vacation time and then a couple of weeks later take it back
gave my 2 paid week notice they sent me home and they took back vacation and holiday pay time that they already paid him 2-4 weeks ago and left him with 0 dollars an his last check applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Is company liable for pay out of benefit?
Company conducted open enrollment for Aflac, I elected coverage. HR generalist did not enroll me, I asked several times and then the generalist said she was working on it. I had a qualifying event and... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unpaid severence balance and broken agreement
I have a severence agreement for 4 weeks pay. In the agreement it is stipulated that I will be paid in 2-monthly payments of $2791.50 beginning January 1, 2009 and ending February 1, 2009. I received ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my boss steal my shifts and give them to his son just so he doesnt have to pay me?
I started working for a small business about two months ago. However, lately my boss; the owner of the dog day care had been calling me off. Saying that there is not enough dogs to watch and to not co... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Former Employer Does Not Want to take takes out of my upcoming discrimination settlement
I have a pending settlement on an age discrimination case against my former employer. The settlement agreements states that 80% of the settlement should be treated as back wages and therefore should b... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to not pay hourly wages due to one mistake
Is this legal to not pay my hourly wage due to an error on a UPS envelope. I am a part time employee and was told I had to come in on my scheduled day off to deliver documents, which I had to drive ov... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 5 yrs in Minnesota, I started looking for s new job just to do it. I found one and it sounded really good. Then 6 days later my mom had a stroke. I was still at my old job. I thought my mom was going to go into hospice so I told
I worked for a company for 5 yrs in Minnesota, I started looking for s new job just to do it. I found one and it sounded really good. Then 6 days later my mom had a stroke. I was still at my old job. ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

i have been working six year same store more than 70 hour everyday every holiday they never pay me overtime they pay me every moth $850 paycheck rest of cash no overtime i get fried with out resign without notice. what can i do for them?
i have been working six year same store more than 70 hour everyday every holiday they never pay me overtime they pay me every moth $850 paycheck rest of cash no overtime i get fried with out resign wi... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Was I a freelancer or an employee?
I was employed by a major publishing entity for 3-1/2 years (from 4/01 to 9/04), working exactly like staffers, but considered freelance and denied all benefits, including health insurance, sick pay, ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I live in Virginia and am listed as an exempt salaried employee by my company. I am required to work certain hours and can have my pay docked if I do not, even if I'm out sick. My concern is that I have an hourly rate on my paycheck. How can I be consider
I live in Virginia and am listed as an exempt salaried employee by my company. I am required to work certain hours and can have my pay docked if I do not, even if I'm out sick. My concern is that I ha... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

What should I expect for final pay?
I quit my previous compnay on July 1st. They are a California based compnay (head quartered in Irvine). I gave a formal resignation letter to HR, VP of Sales and Direct Manager. I know (from previous ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My current company has a new holiday pay policy, where supervisors will now be paid our salary by hour rate when we are supervisors on-call. The new policy also states that if you resign before the holiday, but still work it, you will not be eligible for
Planning on resigning this Friday and want to know my rights to get new pay rate when I work Christmas. I will give the mandatory 2 weeks notice. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My employer is paying OT for Labor day only. when I complete this week, I will have over 50hrs, but only will have OT for one day. is this legal?
currently it is said, holiday's are separate from normal business days. if I work more than 40hrs this week, I will have to "make up" 10hrs before I begin to receive OT pay. by the end of this week, i... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

is my employer libel for improper withholding of NYC taxes from paychecks?
my employer did not withhold NYC tax, only NYS & federal from my pay. Due to my boss reporting it to corporate payroll they just last week issued a new W-2 for 2015 & I've been told I have a huge tax ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What are my options for keeping stock options and claiming unpaid wages
I am working in a tech start up in a senior position. I started in 2008 and worked without pay for some time since the company could not pay and was trying to raise money at that time. Once company wa... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Sign-in Bonus
I received a sign-in bonus, 50% upon starting and 50% after my 1 year anniversary. I started in October 2019 and my last day will be on Friday, February 28, 2020. My contract merely states that if I l... applies to California  ·  0 answers

The company handbook states that no PTO may be taken once an employee resigns. I'm not resigning and they will not fire me. I have 50 days of PTO of which they will only pay out 10 (in accordance with the company handbook). They will not allow me to take
My employer (Hudson, NY, private company) and I have agreed to not extend my work L1-A work visa which ends in mid September. The new CEO has denied me a job in the part of the company I came from (De... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Hello, I am new to this site. I am in Alaska. I run a marine supply store. I am the only one employed over her. I have been asked to work 8-5 7 days a week for the length of the summer. My pay rate is $23 per hr. Am I entitled to overtime pay?
I have been working for this outfit for 5 years.I am the only employee that puts in extra hours but does not receive the benefit of overtime pay. I am administrative. I am and have been in relationshi... applies to Alaska  ·  0 answers

Can text messages between you and your employer be used as exhibits in a unemployment phone hearing?
In my phone hearing the referee did not allow me to use texts messages between myself and my former employer as proof that I was fired and that I did not quit. I testified that I was fired in retaliat... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can an employer make me pay for my CPR certification when I'm injured?
I'm off work due to a work related injury. Since I'm not authorized to return to work, I will miss my CPR re-authorization class through the hospital. My supervisor says I cannot come back to work unt... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

If i took a management position but wasnt given a raise with the promotion and i step down, is it legal for a deduction be done on a pay i was hired at before promotion?
Pay deduction without raise for position applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

if the recent owner of my employer decides to sell business ,can new owner cut pay?
current owner seling business and new owner may cut pay is that right? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

do i have to pay back my bonus
I put I. A two weeks notice and my boss asked me to stay for the next two months for $500. I countered for $800 He agreed and issued the check. Two days later I broke my foot and I maybe off work for ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Dear Mel, I have been paid a salary + commision for over 10 years now. My industry has slowed significantly and I was informed that I had a choice to accept a commision only position or be laid off. If I keep on with the commision only am I eligible for u
Dear Mel, I have been paid a salary + commision for over 10 years now. My industry has slowed significantly and I was informed that I had a choice to accept a commision only position or be laid off. I... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My hire date was in March, so the following March I should have gotten 2 weeks vacation. They sold the company to a new company in November but did not pay any PTO out. This is in Texas. Does anyone have to pay.
My hire date was in March, so the following March I should have gotten 2 weeks vacation. They sold the company to a new company in November but did not pay any PTO out. This is in Texas. Does anyone h... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my former employer withhold my paycheck ?
My former employer withheld my final paycheck claiming theft as the reason. I was not terminated for theft but for other reasons. Conveniently all the things he said were stolen add up to the exact am... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can i get paid for working 3 days at a job?
My husband worked for a company for 3 days then quit to work somewhere else. this company does not want to pay for those 3 days b/c they claim they had to pay more to hire him than what he is owed. Sh... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was sent home from work because someone next to me tested positive for covid I normally work till 3:30 I left at 1:30 are they supposed to pay me till 3:30
I was sent home early because a co worker tested positive for coronavirus, do they have to pay me for the entire shift? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was sent home from work because someone next to me tested positive for covid I normally work till 3:30 I left at 1:30 are they supposed to pay me till 3:30
I was sent home early because a co worker tested positive for coronavirus, do they have to pay me for the entire shift? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I make $10 hr I quit without a two week notice can she pay me min wage on my last check without it being in the employee handbook
My boss said verbally nothing in writing that if people quit without a two week notice she would only pay min wage is that ok? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my pay be deducted if I've given noticed but decided to stay on temporarily and then decided to leave?
My Fiancé put his two week notice in at his job and then decided to stay on as temporary help for two days a week. He then decided to completely leave shortly after and his boss told him that she was... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Employer asking to repay relocation benefits given after leaving the organization
Hi, I am IT professional. My previous employer is asking to pay $8,500 on account of relocation and recruitment charge as i left after working for 8 months. Air Tkt - 1395 Accommodation & Car Rental -... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Compete Agreement after 3 years
I live and work in the state of Florida. I have been with my current employer for 3 years. I was recently offered a job working for a client of my current employer. My boss got wind of this and demand... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to back pay in a salaried position?
Here is the scenario, I would like to know what my options are. Team of 3, 1 boss, 2 equal co-workers reporting to him working on a large scale software implementation. Dec' 2007 My boss leaves the co... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Is getting paid under the table illegal and can taxes be taken out?
My boss decided to pay me under the table for the past few pay periods to avoid paying taxes. If I am getting paid with cash, is he allowed to take out taxes from the money he is giving me? He also di... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

I work for a hospital my hrs are 8am- 4pm . I'm doing a mantatory system change from 8am-3pm and there taking a hr of my PTO to make up the extra hr. Legally is this right
I work as a therapist at a hospital from 8am until 4 pm . My job has a manatorty training from 8 am - 3pm. So I will me short 1 hr pay so they took it upon them self's to pay a hr of my PTO is that le... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Federal Contractor Provisions:
Our company just got bought out. Immediately afterward we started getting an hourly pay reduction because they now have supposedly separated Health & Welfare. They now even it up to pay us whatever ou... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

In NC can a restaurant owner require employees to pay them a $30 cash payment if the employee cannot come to work
My granddaughter works in a restaurant. The owners wife is very high strung and inconsistent with policies on a daily basis. Today a memo was sent stating that any employee not able to show up for the... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can my employer pay me with my vacation time on a day that I was at work?
Our office was being relocated and our computers were down to clock in and out for a couple days and our manager would take care of the time sheets, well a few weeks later I had noticed some of my vac... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Resignation
I gave my two weeks notice, was asked to leave a few days prior to my last day. According to HR, my last day to work was 9/30/04 instead of 9/18/04. Is my employer supposed to pay me for the full two ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Company elected to not pay accrued vacation to employees that resign.
We accrue vacation and have 15 days so far. Our company announced that they no longer pay vacation when people resign. I thought accrued vacation is owed time? Is this accurate? This is a privately he... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer deducted
Currently, I am a salaried commercial real estate broker who signed a contract that stated I am due a "salary" that includes a bonus if earned. Recently, all the "salaried" employees in the office not... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Large company caugt cheating me out of pay
I was off work at financial sevices company. LOA rules in company say must help my clients while off on leave. Instead the managers poached my insurance policies and other business. Refused to correct... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Reductuton in wages anytime and selectively
Can they reduce salaries at any time and raise it to what is in contract anytime. Question: My employer (located in Atlanta, GA) reduces pay of some employees selectively coz they are not at the clien... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How long are non compete clauses valid?
I was fired in September 2010 after three months of working in staffing assistant/sales role at an agency here in Columbus. For the first two months I assisted with filling job orders and contacting t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to vacation pay?
Am I entitled to my vacation pay if I am terminated? I had a request to use it all before I was terminated but never received approval. I feel as I was terminated so that they would not have to give m... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

How quickly do I have to pay back relocation expenses?
I relocated for my position and my company paid relocation expenses. I have worked there for over one year, but less than two years, so according to the agreement, if I leave before the two-year mark,... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is this legal or should I speak legal advice??
Hi! I have a question. My boyfriend was on his way to work and was hit at a red light. He was on short term disability and is currently on long term disability as of may/June When he went to long term... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

homeowners insurance denied claim
I had a 4 wheeler stolen out of my closed garage.Got a police report,and took it to my homeowners insurance,and they denied to pay for it because it was cosiderd a vehicle but you can notlicnes a 4 wh... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

WARN letter clarification
this is a copy of my warn letter dated july 7 2004 Due to the non renewal of a major contract we are forced to reduce our workforce..This letter is to provide you with a 60 day displacement notice. Yo... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My vacation time ( two wks) starts Dec 8 if I quit and go to another job in November can I still get my vacation pay?
In Dec I will have 2 weeks paid vacation ,if I quit in Nov .to go to another job can they withhold my vacation pay applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Working at a salon can I opt out of commission and just pay one flate rate for the month
Working at a salon owner asked if I wanted to pay one flate rate or continue paying commission applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Am I required to pay the company back for continuing to pay my medical insurance while being off on workman comp
I'm being asked to payback money because my company paid my medical insurance while being off on workman comp applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Am I required to pay the company back for continuing to pay my medical insurance while being off on workman comp
I'm being asked to payback money because my company paid my medical insurance while being off on workman comp applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

can my employer use my PTO time, to pay me for a federal holiday. With out asking me.? in other words he will not pays for a holiday. But he will use are pto time to pay us. can he do this with our ok.
Can an employer use your, PTO time to pay you for a Federal Holiday, with out your ok to do so. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

private contractor pay purposely withheld in California
I have my own company contracting my services, my company was hired to work at a company in silicon valley, I left the company after 45 days because their handeling of my payments. After leaving they ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Retroactive pay reduction
Can an employer state in their handbook, if an employee quits, or doesn’t show up for work, the employer will reduce their last paycheck to minimum wage? I know an employer can reduce an employee,ou... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is overtime pay a matter of policy or law?
In the Matter of At Will Employment,over-time pay and working longer than 6 days per week. Are this issues law or are they a matter policy, and if a company doesn't have any written policy in regards ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do I qualify for overtime pay as a subcontractor?
I am employed by a recruiting company (The Precisionists) that has a contract with another company (Vertex Inc.) that I currently am working for. I believe that makes me a subcontractor, but I am not ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

90 day probation and working overtime.
Working overtime while on 90 day probation and not getting overtime pay. Can this company not pay me for overtime pay? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer gave me a new employment and noncompetition agreement with a new hire date, 33% pay decrease and an hourly rate. The position would be the same with the same duties. Is this agreement a legal contract? Will they change my pay, if I don't sign
Original employment/noncompete agreement stated my 2015 hire date, salary, position and 13 terms. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

but what about the right to be free from retaliation?
I have a discrimination case against my employer, I already filed that with the ACRD, but this was an unemployment hearing. I gave notice of intent to resign because of the discrimination I was subjec... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can a person still be eligible for UI in CA after terminated b/c random drug screen misunderstanding
If an an employer does a random drug screening and the employee was asked to give another sample at the clinic due to temperature issues, and the employee quickly went to the car to get cell phone and... applies to California  ·  1 answer

slander
I called legal aid and was given a name of a lawyer in hendersonville. It seems there are not many employment related lawyers out here. Well, I met with this lawyer and told him my story about being f... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

i can't even buy groceries right now-must less pay for a consultation
can the company you work for call you in the office on friday after you have worked all week and get your check on monday and tell you that your check will be half of what it was the week before. you ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

False Pay and Review Promises
I was employed with a company located in Oakland, Ca. for almost two years. After my initial interview with this company, I was asked what salary rate I was seeking by the person interviewing me. I wa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

violation of title 7 civil rights act of 1964
Is there a state of GA law that forbides an employee to have a salary more than the supervisor/superior after the employee was demoted and moved into your department but the company kept her pay at th... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can the bank refuse to pay benefits after the sale?
My bank recently sold off a portion of itself including my branch and 5 other branches. They just told me that they won't be paying the 5% of salary contribution to our ESOP accounts because we won't ... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

I was required to attend a law enforcement academy the cost was $1000 for tuition. This was a required training for the job I was hired for, if the training was not completely I would not be able to continue the job. I resigned the job after not being abl
I did not sign anything stating I would agree to pay back a fee. Other co- workers who resigned and went to other academies were never asked to pay back fees for trainings. applies to New York  ·  0 answers

can employer dock my tips for a mistake even though they received the money for the sale?
I sent a cash sale through the POS system (which is used for credit sales only). The customer did pay. Now the employer says I have to pay for that sale out of my tips because it wasn’t suppose to g... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I've recently been demoted from my job and am about to take a cut in pay and need help with some legal advise can u help me
I recently been demoted from my job and now going to have to take a cut in pay. But the owners refuse to tell me why. What can I do? Please help applies to California  ·  0 answers

If I'm a contractor that works for another contractor and I get paid by the hour and I'm told what time to work and what time to leave are they still supposed to pay me overtime for any time I work over 40 hrs in the state of texas.
Just want to know if they have to pay overtime any hours over 40 hours applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can a company that has federal contracts fire you for your doctor not releasing you back to work
During the winter when the weather dipped to below freezing, I developed bronchitis that was borderline pneumonia. The doctor refused to release me to work due to continued exposure and I had a prior ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Must we pay a one-day employee who we terminated for no-call/no-show?
Our new salaried employee reported for work the first day and never returned. We called and left messages for him. No Response. We emailed him. No response. We then notified him that his employment wa... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I took 4 hours of my vacation last week it was approved. I got fired Tuesday morning I still had 7 vacation days that they won't pay but now they won't pay my 4 hours I took last week what can I do
I was fired mostly because I wouldn't play a game that everyone else plays so everyone started sayin I wasn't doing my job the reason they say I got fired is I sent a bucket that I didn't build to fin... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

i work in Rhode Island. If I get called in on my day off to give an insulin shot, does my employer have to pay me
I am a LPN. I was called in on my day off to give aninsulin shot. Does my employer have to pay me for my time? Also, can I be mandated to stay for an additional shift if the next shift calls out? applies to Rhode Island  ·  1 answer

How long must I wait for overtime pay?
How long can an employer withhold payment of overtime? I teach at a college that only pays overload on load once a year. Classes ended a month ago. Overload pay was not included in our next check. The... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay back paid time off if it took me over my base salaried hour?
I was over paid according to my employer. My wages exceeded my base amount due to calculation errors by my employer. It is causing me a hardship. often the paid time off approved by my employer caused... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Should I sue?
I worked on a construction job site. I was told I would get paid 10/hr. and would be paid hourly. I worked a 28/32 hours in a week and had called my boss to let him know that I was snowed in two diffe... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is this legal?
I have been working for a company for 5 years now. I started out salary, and after 5 years they have decided to move me to hourly. Which when i was working salary I was working like 84 hours a week. A... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am a salaried employee. I had surgery and was given 2 weeks off for recovery. My employer said I have no vacation pay due to that leave, is that legal?
I was out on medical leave for 2 weeks. I was told by my employer I no longer qualify for vacation time due to my leave. Is that possible? since both vacation and sick pay are two different benefits g... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Are you entitled to the PTO that has been used if you are terminated after it has been used?
Hello! My fiancee was recently let go after we came back from vacation. His last check consists of all TAKEN PTO hours. Is he still entitled to this pay since he used the PTO before being fired? We di... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My previous employer paid out my PTO in advance before it was accrued. I resigned from the job. Do I legally have to pay back the PTO I never requested and was not yet accrued?
My company pre-paid me PTO that has not accrued yet. Do I have to pay back the PTO? applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I am a current supervisor at my job I gave my employer a two week notice and since then they're telling me that they're going to demote me and cut my pay for my two week notice is this legal and do I have any recourse to fight this
I work at a mail distribution center for UPS I am a shift supervisorI gave a two week notice and the very next day I was demoted and my pay was cut I would like to know if this is legal and if not wha... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I worked for a company for less than a year, and they are requiring me to pay them back PTO that was not accrued, can they legally request money back for the PTO? And if I don’t pay back what could possibly happen?
I worked for a company for less than a year, and they are requiring me to pay them back PTO that was not accrued, can they legally request money back for the PTO? And if I don’t pay back what could ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was furloughed during the pandemic after 25 years of service. Ironically the very week I received a raise in pay. They never called me back but never formally fired me. Am I due any compensation?
I tried to sue my employer because they said they eliminated my position but soon hired a former employee for my”eliminated “ position. They claimed that I was not fired but I received no pay and ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was furloughed during the pandemic after 25 years of service. Ironically the very week I received a raise in pay. They never called me back but never formally fired me. Am I due any compensation?
I tried to sue my employer because they said they eliminated my position but soon hired a former employee for my”eliminated “ position. They claimed that I was not fired but I received no pay and ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

What do I need to do in order for my non-profit to pay my top three staff/volunteers a stipend
"What do I need to do in order for my non-profit to pay my top three staff/volunteers a stipend of $100 a month, totaling $1200? We are not a 501c3 organization, but we are Inc in Mississippi and have... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

are construction workers that are not in a union allowed to be denied sick pay?
I asked our foreman who kept track of our sick hours that we accrued, but he said we don’t get sick pay because we are at will employees. I missed 2 days of work because of the flu and came back to ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

On what grounds can a pending severance offer be rescinded?
I was handed a signed separation agreement stating that I had 21 days to read, consider and return it. On day 16, the CEO sent an email rescinding the agreement, stating an unexpected and negative fin... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

My bf is the assistant manager in a produce department at a grocery store in Florida. His manager (manger of the department) was from a workers comp medical issue. My bf was given the temp title of manager and a $1 an hour pay increase. Its been a year. T
Grocery store in Florida. Boss was on medical leave from a workers comp injury. $1 an hour pay increase and temp title was given. It has been a year. The manager is now coming back next week full time... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Hello, I recently got an offer with an employer who asked me to sign on agreement which is liquidated damages agreement. I signed that and could not join the new company. I sent them an email before 2 days of joining date but now they are asking me to pay
Hello, I recently got an offer with an employer who asked me to sign on agreement which is liquidated damages agreement. I signed that and could not join the new company. I sent them an email before 2... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Unwanted - cost of personal fuel to be withheld from my paycheck
I work at a consulting firm where the vast majority of employees are on salary, and work at temporary customer jobsites throughout each day, and have no permanent place of work provided by the employe... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

On what basis does an employeer have to pay a mimimum wage?
I work for a local IT company. We are commission only (sales) and have been told that we are 'Independent contractors'. However, we are set hours we must work and clock in at the beginning and end of ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Is there anything I can do?
I gave my store manager documentation from the health department, stating that I had caught my Daughter's head lice, and that it was only a recommendation to send me home for treatment. My store manag... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Can they make me pay this money?
I signed an employment offer letter for a job that required me to relocate in order to accept. The offer letter indicated that company provided relocation expenses would have to be paid back if I left... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Overtime pay question
My husband works as a 'Contract Manager' for a local manufacturing company. He does not oversee anyone and is not in a supervisory position. His job is to make sure that contracts are made up correctl... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

If I have an LLC and I take on a couple members at 1% and potentially switch out those members every year or every couple of years, are those people still considered employees?
My understanding is that LLCs can pay its members through profit distributions and guaranteed payments which require the member to pay self-employment taxes but otherwise are not considered employees ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

in the state of Missouri can my employer change our work week from five on two off to ten on four off, just to not have to pay us overtime
we have to work ten days on and four days off just so my employer doesn't have to pay us overtime applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Is a C Corporation Obligated to pay back wages to an Owner?
We own a C Corp. There are 4 owners. In March of this year we all decided to take a 25% paycut meaning only 3 paychecks a month rather than 4. Money got tight so there were weeks when we only took 1 o... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

If an employer sends an employee to training are they required to pay for travel time
I was required to go to training in Denver which is 55 miles from my normal work station is my employer required to pay travel time. applies to Colorado  ·  2 answers

Would I need to pay back relocation assistance if I give notice before the end of contract?
I received relocation assistance from my current company. The contract states I will work 18 months from start date. I would like to leave as soon as my 18 months is up. Is it considered quitting befo... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do i have a retaliation lawsuit?
I got to work tuesday morning and upon my arrival i was told not to clock in. I was called into my supervisors office, and in her office was the HR supervisor also. To make a long story short, one of ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What is the shortest possible time you can file a court case in a State or Fed. court?
RE: Employment Discrimination, including Retaliation and discrimination for reasons of National Origin, Age, Sex/Gender as well as Prohibited Employee Policies/Practices by my employer. NOTE: This cas... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Removed from current position
I work in management in nursing. My hours went from full time to part time due to restructuring of our schedule. A less senior person got the full time hours. My boss has been on me for a lot of thing... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

What can I do if my employer purposely deleted my overtime hours?
My last pay period I worked approximately 87 hours, meaning 7 hours overtime pay. I use an online time clock system to clock in and keep track of my hours. I was reviewing my hours and saw that one of... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay back a sign on bonus after a firing if there was no contract stating I have to ?
I received a sign-on bonus (said it was a sign on bonus in an e-mail with no stipulations, pay stub refers to it as a bonus, and I never signed any contract and wouldn't have in order to receive the b... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can Human Resources charge me for their error?
I just found out last month that I am being charged for critical illness and accident insurance I didn't know that I had. HR just made the change and deductions on my last paycheck. They now are makin... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer deny vacation pay after it was earned by several months and then the employee gives notice and works the full two weeks… Can they say that I gave my vacation up when I resigned
Supervisor ll at major retail distribution center... gave notice n worked full two weeks... then was denied remaining vacation pay after already earning months before... they state it was forfeited wh... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

severence pay
I recently got terminated for poor work performance after 24 1/2 years with the company, the poor work performance was due to mental impairment due to a family bereavement within 1 month previously, a... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can an insurance company request commissions back after I quit and policies terminated after I left? Being harassed to pay them back?
Insurance company I worked for is harassing me to pay back commission paid on life policies that cancelled after I quit since I was paid on them. Is that legal? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Two weeks notice
I recently gave my two weeks notice, my employer told me they would let me go at the end of that week, they did not want to pay me for the holiday shut down. My question is, since I gave two weeks are... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an insurance company request commissions back after I quit and policies terminated after I left? Being harassed to pay them back?
Insurance company I worked for is harassing me to pay back commission paid on a life policies that cancelled after I quit since I was paid on them. Is that legal? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an insurance company request commissions back after I quit and policies terminated after I left? Being harassed to pay them back?
Insurance company I worked for is harassing me to pay back commission paid on a life policies that cancelled after I quit since I was paid on them. Is that legal? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

is my employer required to pay overtime when I am work reduced?
I work a 10 hour alternative schedule in a hospital. When I am work reduced after working 8 hours, isn't my employer required by law to pay me time and a half for the remaining 2 hours? If so how do I... applies to California  ·  1 answer

vacation pay
I am terminating my employment on Friday, 12/17/2004, making my last day Friday, 12/31/2004. If I wait until Monday, December 20, 2004 before terminatating, i.e., giving two weeks notice, making my la... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

I was hired in one state to travel and work 5 hours away in another state and have my company pay my hotel expenses. My company refuses to pay for the travel time back and forth. Is that legal? Also they require me to be out of state 24 hours prior to my
I was hired in one state to travel and work 5 hours away in another state and have my company pay my hotel expenses. My company refuses to pay for the travel time back and forth. Is that legal? Also t... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

What can I do to protect my commissions once I resign?
I am planning to resign from my present sales job which compensates me with salary and commission.how can I be assured that my present company will pay all commissions do on shipped orders, and on ope... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Is it legal for an employer to force employees to pay for unsold product?
My sister's employer is telling his employees that the cupcakes they are making are unsatisfactory (despite their faithful adherence to the company's recipes). This is often based only on a single cus... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Pregnancy Discrimination
I am currently in an employment discrimination case with a Fortune 500 company. I worked for them for almost 6 years, was a vested employee, and two days after disclosing my pregnancy they terminated ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Discharge Force to Sign Document
My spouse was recently terminated after working for her current employer for over a year for driving under suspension back in 1996. She had two tickets back then which she has paid all fines and court... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What can I do if my employer docks my pay for not going to work in a dangerous environment
My boss retaliated against me for not going back to work in a dangerous work environment and then when I wasnt willing to go back to dangerous work environment not only did he dock my pay but he also ... applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

i have vacation time earned but my store is closing I live in massachusetts, Am I entitled to that pay?
My store is closing. I have earned vacation time. Am I entitled to receive this pay. My employer gave us one day notice, applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

If you are working for a company and you use your vacation day do they have to pay you for it? It is paid vacation days.
I work for a company and I have earned my paid vacation time. They are trying to stop overtime. They told me if I get overtime they will not pay me when I use my vacation time. Is that legal? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My Supervisor has told me that I am not meeting the expectations of my role, but doesn't really give me specific criteria about the expectations I am not meeting. I am getting the work done, she just doesn't seem to like the way I do things. I am an engin
I am a male engineer, 49 years old working for a Beverage Manufacturer in Cincinnati, OH. My Female Boss is trying to get rid of me so that she can hire a friend that she worked with at her previous p... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Boss clocked me out two hours before shift was over and did not tell me until the end of the shift.
I work at a sandwich shop and I was forced to work a double shift that gave me a total of 40 hrs. for the week. Two hours before the second shift was up the owner clocked me out without telling me unt... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Retaliation
I worked for my employer for eight years during which time I received several promotions and great performance reviews. For the past two years my direct supervisor has often asked me out on dates, sen... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

USPS Emoplyee Terminated Prior to 90 Day Probation. Worked less than 40 hrs a week.
I was hired by USPS on April 27 as a Mail Handler Assistant and "released" on June 29 on midnight. I was taken to the backroom and told I was fired after an evaluation where they rushed the meeting an... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can a pay cut invalidate relocation repayment agreement?
The company I work for is in financial trouble. I was paid relocation when I took the position with a 24 month prorated payback period. SInce i started the company has cut my compensation. Can this co... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

45% pay cut and reverse discrimination
My husband is a sales executive for a fairly large company. He has been paid a salary + commission for 4 years. Friday he was told because of a negative canvass of 2% he will no longer receive a salar... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is there any way to get around this non-compete problem...????
I was recently terminated from a home health company in Illinois. It was my first job as a nurse. I thought I was very careful about reading everything before i signed it. apparently not. I got a new ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is there any way to get around this non-compete problem...????
I was recently terminated from a home health company in Illinois. It was my first job as a nurse. I thought I was very careful about reading everything before i signed it. apparently not. I got a new ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can a daycare require its employees to work overtime for straight pay weekly?
I'm not sure of what the annual gross for the company is and I know a little about the labor laws. The owners do not pay any of their hourly employees overtime for hours over 40 hours. Is this legal f... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Non-compete with job offer - does it restrict me working for a customer
I have a job offer with a non-compete clause attached. The job is working for an overseas manufacturer who supplies mechanical components to manufacturing companies worldwide. Company US headquarters ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Special agreement wages not paid during resignation
Hi I had to leave company in end of March 2012. and in the Summer of 2011 we had signed a agreement with Company i had worked for that I shell not provide my resume to the other companies bidding on c... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can my previous employer make me pay for use of a company vehicle?
My previous employer gave me a $5,000/year raise. With that we bought a car for my use. The loan was in the employers name and I made bi-weekly payments from my pay. I paid the loan from my salary for... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

my employer just demoted due to me because I can't fulfill one of the job duties due to medication. They also gave me a pay cut, can the employer do this? State of Florida Resident
I was out on FMLA and returned back to work and I provided doctor notes that stated I could not be oncall due to the medication and the side affects today my employer came in and told me that I would ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

employer avoiding paying my vac. pay..won't give me an answer
my employer is avoiding paying me one day of vacation pay that i took. my check was to have it included 2 paychecks ago. i have called the human resources hotline since our co. had relocated payroll d... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can an employer cut my pay if I resign from a supervisor position to another position which is paying a lower wage.
I took another job with another company I have informed my supervisor that my hours of availability has changed and I will have to leave at 4 p.m. to get to the new job on time I was advised that I wo... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Am i getting cheated?
I am a store manager for a farm parts retail store I was put on salary income, and i only get paid for 80 hours every two weeks regardless if i work 100 hours, but if i work less lets say 60 hours i a... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

I am in the auto sales industry
At out dealership they pay the salepeople minimum wage for their hours and then whatever commissions they earn for that week are taken to cover the minimum wage, however if you do not earn enough comm... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can an employer dock your pay for a no call no show in New York?
I told my employer that I couldn't not show up to work two weeks prior to the day I could not show up...on the day in questioning, they kept trying to convince me to come in, but I told them I couldn'... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

due to covid19, my company eliminated my salaried manager position to houly but with 50% of duties are still managerial and revised PTO accrual. I have days of PTO left before covid19 and they told me and other employees that we no longer have PTO due to
eliminated manager position and offered hourly pay instead of salary, not going to pay accrued PTO applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Unused Vacation Pay in Arizona
I was recently laid off from my job of 22 months. I have 95.50 hours of unused vacation time that I believe I am owed. Are you familar with Arizona? According to their handbook it says "While unused P... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Kmart not paying bonus to it's employees..
Kmart three weeks before it was to pay our bonus decided to pay only 54% of it to all all store management except pharmacy.. Our unsigned agreement with kmart was on performance of the store, not on h... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

I get paid 2 times a month, how is my overtime supposed to be calculated?
My pay period is from the 1st to the 15th and then the 16th to the end of the month. I get paid (hourly rate) on the 7th and the 22nd of each month. How should my overtime be calculated since sometime... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I cap how many hours my employee works?
I work as a therapist and recently hired a w2 therapist. I pay them one rate for clinical (seeing clients for therapy), and one rate for other work they provide (emails, to-do tasks, etc). For any non... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can restrictive covenants of employment contract w/6 mo. pay, exceed 12 month period ?
Signed employment contract, employed for 7 months, separated, received 6 months pay as agreed, but has restrictive covenants that extend to 24 months. Its been more that 12 months since separation, is... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I never got to use my vacation time before they terminated me. How can I get my two weeks pay I accrued?
I was terminated abruptly. I had two weeks vacation accrued. Since they terminated me they say they don't have to pay it, although they could deny your requests every time you put one in. Do I have an... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I am working 60-70 hours a week getting paid straight time pay NO overtime, is that wrong
I am working between 50-70 hours a week. I am on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week....unless I tell them weeks in advance that I cannot do it. I am the ONLY employee that seems to ever want to work so... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Hello I was let go by my previous employer .he told me I would not receive my final pay check because I received per diem ....he told me to use that money as my last pay check...........i was reading up on some of the california commissioner site and to m
I receive per diem I was terminated can my employer use a per diem as my final paycheck applies to California  ·  0 answers

Docking salary pay due to doctor's note
I am a salary employee. On my paycheck stub bi-weekly it states I am paid for 80 hours (40 per week), though as salary at my job it is understood that we are to work 50 hour work weeks. I have not sig... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Pay for accrued vacation days after resignation
I recently left a company where I worked as a commission salesperson. I had four days of vacation time accrued. Now the company is telling me that because I left without giving them two weeks notice, ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If an employee volunteers to go from supervisor back to regular employee, and I am paying her supervisor wages, can I lower her pay to employee wages?
My supervisor recently got sick, she stated today she wants to step down to just an employee too much stress. I will have to hire a new super. I told her I will also have to lower her pay back to wher... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Do I have a wrongful dismissal suite against my former employer
I was fired for sexual harassment on Friday October 22, 2010. I was asked to come into work on my scheduled day off to help out at an office I had managed until the earlier that week. I had recently s... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can an employer with hold pay for vacation days taken in Jan if I quit in March?
Started work in March 2015 and received a salary. My letter of offer says, 10 days of paid vacation. I took 7 days of vacation in January 2016. I recently found a new job and I gave notice to leave Ma... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is my company required to pay me accrued vacation time upon leaving?
Hi, I work for a small, privately owned business. I recently put in my 2 weeks notice and was asked to leave at the end of that first week. Does my employer have to pay me for my unused days? I have a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for an employment agency to make half your salary and I just get half. Also. Is it legal to get fired for trying to better oneself
Is it legal for an employment agency to take half your pay and I only get half Of my pay? Also, is it legal to get fired if someone snitches to your Employer that you want to better yourself? Asking f... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

should a vet working for va pay higher health premiums
A vet working for the VA as part-time, but has worked 40 hours since day one pay more for health benefits, because they are officially scheduled fro SAT. and Sun., so it does not matter they work the ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer paid me ,while I was receiving illinois worker compensation be if it's for a injury,do I have to pay my employer the money back?
I was off for shoulder surgery for 13 weeks,my employer paid me for 8 weeks salary and I was receiving workers comp checks at the same time,now they say I have to pay them back the money the mistake L... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

overtime pay
My employer informed me last October(2001) that my position no longer requires them to pay me overtime. I make no commission, I am no ones supervisor. My position is a parts department counterperson i... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

change from commission to salary and territory increase
I signed a non-compete 9 1/2 yrs ago the agreement was mentioned after I was hired and i was paid 25.00 to sign it or i would be terminated. Company recently changed the compensation package from comm... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Changed Vacation Earned Date.
My company (located in CA) changed form issuing vacation on our anniversary to every January 1st. it is now the 7th I put in my "two week notice" and i have 104 Hours of vacation time in my vacation v... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Employer refusing to pay for overtime wages earned
My employer has bounced back and forth on whether she's going to pay me overtime on a project she made me work on at home. I was hired on an hourly basis, then changed to salaried exempt, and that's w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

does maryland require pay out of unused vacation days upon retirement
I am retiring soon and have 48 hours of unused vacation time. Does Maryland state law require that my employer pay me for this at the time of my retirement? applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Comparible Offer
My employer is selling our business unit to competitor. They offer a severence package but say that if the purchasing company makes a "comparible offer" in regards to position, pay and distance of tra... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

payweek is thursday to wednesday. if an employee physically works 41 hours and has a holiday making his total hours 49 do they get paid one hour overtime or does the holiday take away ot pay? and its an hourly employee
trying to determine if we have to pay our employees overtime in a week with a holiday . we know the 8 hours for holiday is not at overtime rate but if they have over 40 hours worked in addition to 8 h... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Am I responsible to pay back a check from a customer if it is returned for
I cashed a check for a customer. The check was later returned because the account had been closed. Why should I hv to pay the check back to the employer ? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Am I responsible to pay back a check from a customer if it is returned for
I cashed a check for a customer. The check was later returned because the account had been closed. Why should I hv to pay the check back to the employer ? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

How do I know I am a full-time employee?
My employer has me as a part-time employee yet for the past year I have been working forty-hours a week. Yet since I am a part-time employee I do not get the benefits of a full-time employee such as v... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

If I was laid off because of the pandemic, am I required to return to work if I don’t feel like it’s safe returning? I have two parents with pre-existing health conditions that I’m home with and a nephew I have been caring for since his parents are
I live in the state of Texas and my employer (dental office) laid everyone off due to the pandemic. Now that our governor is opening things back up slowly, my employer wants to open back up but I don... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I was laid off because of the pandemic, am I required to return to work if I don’t feel like it’s safe returning? I have two parents with pre-existing health conditions that I’m home with and a nephew I have been caring for since his parents are
I live in the state of Texas and my employer (dental office) laid everyone off due to the pandemic. Now that our governor is opening things back up slowly, my employer wants to open back up but I don... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I was laid off because of the pandemic, am I required to return to work if I don’t feel like it’s safe returning? I have two parents with pre-existing health conditions that I’m home with and a nephew I have been caring for since his parents are
I live in the state of Texas and my employer (dental office) laid everyone off due to the pandemic. Now that our governor is opening things back up slowly, my employer wants to open back up but I don... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

is it unlawful to pay an employer to offer a job and hire someone?
I am afraid that the job offer I've rec'd and accepted is actually someone who has offered to pay this employer (an annual salary amount) to hire me. No proof, and can't really ask the prospective emp... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Employee "fired" after two weeks notice/final paycheck
I gave two weeks notice in writing and my employer indicated I did not need to give them 2 weeks notice, that day would be my last day, I believe they were mad that I resigned. I then sent the owner a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer decrease your rate of pay without informing you?
I am a full time employee at Aldi and my wages were decreased by $1/hr last month without me being informed about it. The only information I received was a message on my paycheck that stated my wage h... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can an employer require an employee to pay for a mistake ordering custom furniture?
An order for some furniture was placed. The wrong material was specified on order, and when the furniture came in, the customer rejected order. Employer wants to make employee pay for the furniture be... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Independent contractor salesperson in California
I know that real estate brokers hire agents as independent contractors and pay them commission only. Plus, they pay worker's comp and maybe some errors and omissions insurance. I'd like to hire a sale... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my union negotiate away money already owed to me?
My school district had a terminal pay program for employees for which I qualified. In 2003-04 the program ended and balances owed were to be paid out via a "Longevity Pay" program with yearly payments... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I didn't receive my full salary at the end of the year.
My employer switched from semi monthly to bi-monthly pay mid year and now my income on my W2 is short $3,000. They are saying the money has been moved to 2017. I have always received my full salary at... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Does my employer have to pay me the day after Thanksgiving?
We work in a small office. There are two hourly employees and the doctor here. We are forced to take the day after Thanksgiving as she closes the office. I was told at another employeers office that w... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employer switch my job position after set schedule for last two years now I am making less
I have been at restaurant for 8 years went from server to bartender and had a set shift schedule due to pay and availability. After almost two years with same schedule they one day switched it on me w... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I have of question about pyramiding OT and holiday hours.
The way that I understood pyramiding was that if you work a holiday and also work OT on that holiday that you can not get paid both holiday and OT for that day. Which I understand. But the company tha... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I need help please?
to start i had a surgery when i was 38 and I'm 54 on my c5 c6 fusion on my vertebrae and failed.. and when i went back to work they screwed me over 2003 for falling asleep at work and i was taking med... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Serverance and discrimination
Our company is going through a RIF and I am eligible for a severence as per the announced policy - 2 weeks of pay for every year worked, with a cap of 8 weeks. The RIF is going to happen on 31st March... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

PC Help Desk Overtime
I was hired with a company with "full-time salaried employment status" back in June 2006 to work as a computer help desk tech. It was always commonplace to work overtime, it came with the job. I have ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Must I pay back relocation expenses after being laid off
I have a relocation agreement that I must pay back the expenses if I leave employment. My employer has made me take 2 weeks mandatory unpaid leave. The terms of the contract state that they must offer... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

quit without 2 weeks notice
I have been working as a consultant with W-2 statsu, employee with no benefits. In my contract, there is a paragraph that it is an employment at will, but I can leave with 2 weeks notice. I no two wee... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 4 year's then got transfered from nj to colorado. I have 2 weeks vacation and some sick days with my role in the company. Now we get paid bi weekly. I worked 78 hours in the pay period. However my manager put in all my vac. And
Robbed of my vacation and sick time. Used on a pay period without my consent with full time hours worked applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I'm a department head (manager) at a hotel and base in the NYC salary law i'm supposed to have an increase. But my manager in order to save money is thinking on take me from salary pay and put me on hourly pay. Is it this lawful?
Manager and Human Resource are trying to in certain way demote me to save money and not give me the raise that by law I'm supposed to have. Can you help me to find out if this is lawful or not? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Does my employee have to provide me with a final pay stub if i am unable to get it on-line?
We no longer recieve paper paychecks or stubs and must look at them or print them from the on-line HR site. i was terminated and do not have access to the on-line service any longer. I want to see my ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer is reducing my pay a dollar based on two reasons that are untrue, can she do this?
First reason is that I do not do the inventory anymore,and the fact is that I got a dollar raise in July, 2012 and I started the inventory in Nov. 2012. I never got a raise to do inventory. Secondly, ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Does this void a NON-Compete contract.
I signed a employment contract with an IT firm that says that i shall be paid on a by-weekly bassis no later than 7 days after pay-period ends on the preceeding Friday and in that agreement there is a... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Should I allow my employer to pursue liquidated damages?
Employee is currently under 1 year contract to work for employer. After four years of employment with this company and signing four seperate one year agreements, employee has finally found another job... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have worked or Great clips for over 6 years. I have 167 hours in vacation . Never was able to use them. Am I able to get my vacation pay my boss says no. Do I have a case? Over worked no support to get other help in the salon. Worked 12 Hours a day many
Need to know if I can file a suit for all the discrimination and saying he won't pay my vacation never could use it always working. Very stressful job. Worked at great Clips for Ovet 6 years. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Longer hours requested, no more money for it ...
I work in a small private company as a manager and supervise 5 -6 employees. Our working week is 35 hours, but company has a right to extend it to 40 hours when needed. Such extensions happen and all ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Boss gives rubber check they promise to fix, and owes yet another. They're now filing for bankruptcy
I have kept all texts from them. Not two months ago they were avoiding paying me because they "were on a cruise". But now they can't pay us? And they feed me lines of bs, I could care less if it was r... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Will my employer pay vacation if I quit on january?
I am planning to quit my job, I've earned 120 hours of vacations for my 7 years of service. On January 1st, the vacation time should be restored to 120 hours again. My question is: If I quit the first... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer to switch from hourly to salary with-out the consent of the employee?
The company which I worked for, switched from Hourly to salary so they would not have to pay overtime,without the consent of the employees that were hired on at an hourly rate, also the same company m... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I work at Family Dollars as a assistant manager but I want to go back down to stock but they saying they could take my pay is that right I want to demote myself because I wasn't trained right
I was assistant manager at Family Dollars but I want to go to stock they told me by demote myself my pay can go down can they do that applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work for a company that has a 36 hours work week. Any hours over 40 are considered OT but if I have already worked 42 hours by Friday (which r half day) and I request to take that Friday off (4 hours) then they withdraw Friday's hours from my PTO, even
I feel like if I have already worked over the required weekly hours i should not be penalized by being forced to use PTO hours that I have earned so at the end of the pay period i would have 48 hours ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

How can i get my manager to pay me for my pdo's my manager gave me?
I put in my two weeks at my job and my manager suggested for me to use the rest of my pdo's(paid days off) to work out my week because of my commute. So i agreed to it believing that my manager should... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can my employer withhold pay and make me pay back earned wages until I take a drug test?
My employer hired me and told me I would need to pass a drug test along with completing several other training items prior to employment (CPR, bus training, etc.). She hired me last minute and let me ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Payroll Garnishment Deductions Missed for almost 2 years
Hello, Our HR department told me to pay $10K of the child support that was not deducted from my biweekly payroll since February 2011 to the Present. The payment were made to the child support but not ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Laid off. Vacation pay policy inconsistent?
If my employer only offers to pay only my 'unused' vacation, but a previous employee was paid their 'accrued' vacation after after a layoff, does the Dept of Labor get involved if I file a claim? What... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Ask a current ee to fill in temp basis do we have to pay them the same wage?
Employee was handled clerical tasks is out on FMLA until Dec - prob longer - job duties have to be filled or we do not receive funding from the state. If we place somone in her position on an interm b... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am a Supervisor I work way more then 50 hours a week, and my employer does not pay me overtime.
I am a Supervisor I work way more then 50 hours a week, and my employer does not pay me overtime because I am salary paid. One more question, I have worked for almost 5 and a half weeks straight with ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

My employer of over 9 years informed me after 5 months of being furloughed that my position was no longer available and gave me the choice between accepting a different lower paying seasonal position or resigning. I felt coerced into resigning so that I w
I worked as a salesperson at a Nordstrom location in Los Angeles and was in contact with my manager during the period of furloughment during the pandemic. We were led to believe we would be asked to c... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Time payed for operating company vehicles
I work in construction and my company furnishes myself and other foremen trucks to carry their tools and materials to the jobs.They pay travel time to the job only once no matter how far or how long y... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

In the state of Kansas by law can my boss which is the owner not allow me to work my shift BC she thinks I have a additude over a text message conversation?
I told my boss I was going to be late over text. Her responds was what's new.? My response was then hopefully my pay check being accurate and my unpaid wages from last pay period being compensated, ho... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Differant pay rate on vacation time
Six months ago I was given a pay raise yet the new rate is not being paid for any vacation time or sick time. My old hourly rate is still linked to my vacation/sick time. I am told that the raise is f... applies to Texas  ·  3 answers

How do you figure the worth of a claim
In a discrimination claim, how do you figure the worth of your claim? Can the loss of your life insurance coverage be considered a loss? How do you figure any back pay that maybe considered? And what ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for my employeer to dock my pay?
I was told on Jan 10, 2012 that I was being docked 30 minutes of pay dated back to Dec 23, 2011 (I am an hourly employee). I was never told of any schedule modifications, but the office manager states... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Holiday Pay During Two week notice?
So I put my two week notice in with one additional day so I would get my Holiday Pay. My company came back and said they are terminating me the day before the holiday. Is this legal? (I am willing to ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

My daughter is made to go into work between 7:45-8:00 am and work until 4:30-5:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. She has been forced to leave early on Fridays so her employer does not have to pay her overtime for the week. (He initially told her to take
Hourly wage paid. Work on the admin side in a dental office. Being sent home early on Fridays so my employer doesn't have to pay me overtime after making me stay late during the week to complete compu... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Do I have a good enough case to appeal my denial?
Ok so back in June I had hernia surgery due to an injury at work, I then had to take 8 weeks off and ended up returning to work pregnant. Ever since then my boss was treating me so much different than... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My bosses boss told my co-workers that I would not be coming back to work. I had been off for some months due to physical issues. He did not tell me at all, just those I work with. Is that illegal, or just inconsiderate?
I have been off work since January 21 of this year. First due to a total knee replacement and was on FMLA for 3 months. Then I continued to be off work as pain in the opposite leg gradually got worse,... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Compensation for missed meal breaks.
My job requires that I, and all others in my department, work through their lunch breaks. It's an 8 hour shift with no breaks. I understand that CA Assembly Bill AB 2509 requires an employer to pay 1 ... applies to California  ·  4 answers

Is it legal to pay another person the commissions that I have earned?
I recently had a job where I earned commissions. Our company recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy so alot of changes were made, including forcing us into new positions that do not pay commissio... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to pay another person the commissions that I have earned?
I recently had a job where I earned commissions. Our company recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy so alot of changes were made, including forcing us into new positions that do not pay commissio... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

It's not mentioned in contract what happens with vacation pay if you quit? What am i owed?
I worked freelance for a year for company, but they treated us like employees. I think they realized they could get in trouble and three months ago they turned us all into employees and gave us 10 vac... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I have an at-will contract, but it also stated I have to give them 30 days notice or pay 30 days in pay for recruitment, replacement or substitute costs. I'm in Michigan and I just want to give two weeks notice.
Can I give two weeks notice or do I have to give 30 days. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Does change in pay constitute breach of contract?
Hello! A handful of us had to move to keep our jobs with our company. We signed two agreements with our move. They are pretty straightforward, and no fine print. One was a relocation agreement which i... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

On June 28, 2017 , I got really sick at work , went to the dr and returned back to work on July 3 2017 with a note and worked 4 hours , then I got really sick again and went home. My dr said I had heat exhaustion and severe dehydration he recommended I st
On June 28, 2017 , I got really sick at work , went to the dr and returned back to work on July 3 2017 with a note and worked 4 hours , then I got really sick again and went home. My dr said I had hea... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

On June 28, 2017 , I got really sick at work , went to the dr and returned back to work on July 3 2017 with a note and worked 4 hours , then I got really sick again and went home. My dr said I had heat exhaustion and severe dehydration he recommended I st
On June 28, 2017 , I got really sick at work , went to the dr and returned back to work on July 3 2017 with a note and worked 4 hours , then I got really sick again and went home. My dr said I had hea... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was wrongfully terminated/retalition. Wistleblower
I had 5years left to retire with a full pension and medical. Could have retired at 52 to 53, due to the companies actions I would have to wait until I'm 63 to collect my pension. I feel the company st... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Is it an Equal Pay violation to pay a bonus to one employee and not the other in the same position?
I was hired 2 1/2 years ago in a management position. There are two of us at the location that share the same management title and we have the same job description. When I was hired, I was paid 20% le... applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

If I put my notice in to quit am I still entitled to my vacation pay. I work in Missouri.
If I put my notice in to quit my job am I still entitled to my vacation pay. applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

my employer is closing their office but is moving to another location. They will not be able to pay me for the duration of 8 weeks while they are renovating. Technically, i am unemployed but i'm also promised a position once they are finished and ready to
worked at office for 7 years. employer is closing this location and company and will be opening a new company at a new location. they need to renovate the new office and during that time they can not ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Cutting duties and salary
I am a salaried female supervisor who works at two facilities. The policy of my employer is to pay a certain percentage over base salary to perform duties at two different facilities. Several years ag... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Will Non-Compete be enforceable if the employer not paying the salary during the Non-Compete period
Hello: My non-compete says a few month non-compete period, but did not say whether the employer to pay the salary or not during this period. So will they pay during this non-compete period, if not pai... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

My employer changed my status from exempt to non-exempt. Later found out that I have to take 2/3 of bonus cut in order to make up overtime pay according to employer in November 2016. There is no way I can make 2/3 of bonus cut by overtime pay. Now, HR is
Can employer do so? applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I gave two weeks notice, worked yesterday, then today told don't need me to finish the two weeks. Also have 29.9 pto time.. They have to pay me two weeks and 29.9 correct?
Quit gave two weeks, after working one day of two weeks told me don't need the notice.. To leave now. Have 29.9 hours PTO also.. Been told by new boss, they have to pay it all. applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

I falsified my time card and was terminated. Now they won't give me my last 2 paychecks. What can I do? I told her I would pay everything back with a payment plan and she agreed. Now she won't answer me back
Won't give me my last 2 paychecks even after I asked for a payment plan to pay back applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can my employee withhold a pay raise from me while giving other employees a raise becasue I am going on a non-medical leave of absence for 90 days?
I am going to take a leave of absence from my job in Texas with a thrift shop (non-profit) and go to to work for the IRS for 90 days. Can my employer withhold a raise I am promised (along with other e... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Discretionary Bonus Program - Can a company refuse to pay if the goals are met?
My company has indicated to me that I am eligible for a bonus program. This program is in addition to an annual salary that I receive. The bonus program requires that I meet certain goals throughout t... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Discharge Question
I was told over the Christmas holiday that my job was being eliminated because of organizational changes. I was an Admin Asst, and whenever I would ask for a job description I was told to refer to the... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

If a company in texas has terminated several jobs i have been sick, just short 2 weeks of being with company a year offered servance pay and health coverage until the end of December, where do that put me? I loved my job, was given
Servance pay with health ins thru December 2016 is offered employed 2 wks short of a year, has had medical care foŕ surgery in researching i learned sometime employers refuse to hire you and you are ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can client withhold final pay from contractor
I have a client that I have done work for for a year. Last week he learned that I was going to take on another client to work from home. He called me and stated, if you go into this meeting it will co... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Is the restriction in labor agreement between the old employee and me still valid?
hi , I signed a offer letter half year ago, which indicated that I need to pay back the relocation benefit package(around 25K) if I left company within one year since onboard. but now the busines unit... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Employment Agreement - Compensation typing error in my favor?
I have taken an IT contract position through a recruiting firm here in Texas. They had me sign an Employment Agreement, which they signed as well. I have a question about a portion of the agreement wh... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Re:Over The Road (OTR) Trucking & pay per mile.
Trucking companies regularly short their OTR & regional drivers upwards of 12% or more in general, per load, for mileage driven. Is it possible to sue for the unpaid miles? Companies use various guide... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Exempt salary employee has been laid off due to lack of work
I am an exempt salary employee and was just informed I was being laid off. I get paid on a bi-weekly basis. Is the company required to pay me my full bi-weekly salary amount if I worked part of one we... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

I am paid less than the Sheriff and not paid OT for days off I work.
I am a corrections ofc. for a private corp. and sometimes we have to pull hosp. duty. I make $9.50 hr. At my job. The marshals pay the co. $12.00 hr. When I work the hosp. The co. Only pays me $9.00 h... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Employer does not pay personal time accrued if we don't show up to work in bad snow storms. Is this legal?
I have showed up for work during blizzards! I have a baby in daycare now and when the daycare closes, I have nobody to watch her. My employer will not pay me if I don't come to work. I have a lot of p... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Florida Non-Compete
I signed a comprehensive non-compete agreement with company XXX in FL when XXX acquired a company I was working for. XXX is in the field of higher education administration software and I worked there ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Unpaid expense reimbursements
I worked as independent contractor (doing work as a programmer) at a client site in Kentucky for a company located in New Jersy. The company agreed (in writing) to pay for all the CLIENT-APPROVED work... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Can an employer demote me and cut my pay but keep me performing the same job duties i was doing on salary
Company changed my pay from salary to 100% commission and after 1 month has demoted me and put me back at $12 per hour which is what I made 2 years ago when I started. Company still has me performing ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

owed vacation hours after being terminated for no reason
i was recently let go from my job of 7 years for no reason.when they told me they said they would pay me for all my vacation hours which would be 3 weeks, with one week carried over from last year(we ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Alleged overpayment of wages by employer/denial of three paychecks
My employer did not pay me for three recent pay periods, alleging he had overpaid me in the past. I provided him all information proving he had not overpaid me and requested paychecks. He did not pay ... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

Forced to work for free to collect owed bonus
Myself as VP, another VP and the CEO negotiated a bonus plan that pays a % of profit quarterly. When we made profits it was decided by the CEO that we had insufficent cash flow to pay it so book it fo... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Pay Cut for No Reason
As of this morning, my wages have been cut by 1/3. This has been done for no other reason than I make more than the other people in my department. I have been with my current employer for over 2 years... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

In the state of Wisconsin can they hold your vacation pay because you have not want worked in three weeks.
My employer told me to continue driving I had to pass the dot physical and since I had a heart attack 5 years ago I have to see a cardiologist but I have passed a physical and my cardiologist appointm... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Should my PTO payout be at my PT payrate, our my FT payrate since I earned it while FT?
I took a demotion from FT to PT at my employer because I got a second job. I also took a paycut. I used some of the PTO I accrued while being FT (now PT) and I was paid out my new PT wage. Then my com... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How can I stop my previous emplyer from changing the reasons I was terminated ?
I worked for a Gov't contractor and was terminated after 11 busniess days, the claim was I showed a pronographic photo to a coworker on my iphone, and I had a negitive attitude, and touch a contractor... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

Contract change loss of commisions due for work prior to managment change
I have been working a contract amendment which increased my base pay and also included a new clause entitling me to a commission based on my support of our dealers.Our ex president never signed the co... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

HOW CAN IT BE LEGAL FOR A COMPANY TO NOT PAY YOU FOR THE UNUSED PTO THAT YOU WORKED FOR AND EARNED?
I STARTED WORKING FOR A COMPANY IN 2012 AND AT THAT TIME THE POLICY WAS TO PAY YOU FOR ANY UNUSED PTO UPON RESIGNATION. I HAVE WORKED OUT MY TWO WEEK NOTICE AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE POLICY CHA... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Which state laws will my employer have to
I work in Missouri but my Corporate Office is in Tennessee. I gave two weeks notice and then the following day [which was coincidental into being the first day of a new pay period And right before Tha... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Question regarding PTO Payout
Hello... Our current PTO policy is to allow full time staff to accumulate up to 720 hours of PTO. After they reach that limit, they are unable to accumulate additional leave time until their balance g... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Am I entitle to back pay
I was notified that I was being paid less than my peers with similar skill set so I was getting a wage adjustment. There was a restructure and job title change. My question, am I entitled to back pay ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete Dilema
I am an employee of an IT consulting firm and have been placed at a client site for two years. When I started with the firm, I signed a non-compete stating that I would not go back to this client for ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Our company pays employees 30 minute lunches so overtime doesn't technically start until 42.5 hours worked. Should our offer letters state we pay lunches so overtime pay doesn't start until 42.5 hours for compliance?
Our company pays employees 30 minute lunches so overtime doesn't technically start until 42.5 hours worked. Should our offer letters state we pay lunches so overtime pay doesn't start until 42.5 hours... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If I am in Independent Contractor in Commercial Real Estate, but affiliated via contract with a Real Estate Firm with a managing broker and I leave the company (not doing anything competitive) can the Firm that I worked with as an IC not pay me on closed
If I am in Independent Contractor in Commercial Real Estate, but affiliated via contract with a Real Estate Firm with a managing broker and I leave the company (not doing anything competitive) can the... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

FMLA question
My husband has worked for a local auto dealer for 32 years, he's 53 years old. He has held key management positions for approx 20 years. February 5, 2008 he stayed home from work, which was rare, thou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can they demote me and cut my pay, because they didn't do there part when they hired me
I was hired December of 2015 I have been running shift is March of 2016 and then in June they did a background check which should have been done in December when they hired me as a manager but it's so... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay back use or loose PTO?
I left a company in August. My employment contract states that we have 200 hours of pto to use in a calendar year. PTO may not be carried over or paid out to employee. That is all my contract states. ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for my employer to not pay me for sick days I have accrued?
My employer is a consulting agency. The client ended my contract, without notice and without cause (the reason was they have hired a less expensive resource) on the day I called in sick to tell them I... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Am I due backed compensation?
I currently work for a company in the construction industry obviously hurting with the current economy. My employer gathered all "salaried" employees and forced us to sign a form "volunteering" to tak... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I've been with the company 19 years and my record is vir
I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Looks like I am being forced to quit!!! Do I have to pay relocation?
Hello, I joined a company 6 months ago and they paid for my relocation with 1 year contract that if I quit or they fire me I have to pay the relocation expenses back . I would never ask this question ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Salaried Employee docked pay for 1 day off.
I am an exempt salaried employee. My duties include supervisory, administrative and I am also on call 24 hours a day for emergency situations. I work in a Customer Service Help Desk. This year I was i... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I got demoted, which came with a pay cut. Now my employer wants me to do my old job without giving me my raise back. Is there anything I can do?
I work at Walmart and they demoted me which came with a pay cut. They had me as a back up for my old job but I went in and told them I could no longer be a back up for that position without getting pa... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

My 1099 contractor quit without a two week notice breaking his contract do I have to pay him his final check
My 1099 contractor signed a contract stating that it is required to give a two week notice prior to leaving however he quit without a two week notice and now I'm in a bind to find a replacement and ca... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can a employer dock my pay for having a personal issue/accident on self ? Less than 20hrs for The week 6/8hrs in the shift
went to the doctor got excused for the day because of stomach problems and nausea came back the next day as I was allowed to informed my bosses that I had some personal issues and needed to be close t... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Can an employer in Kentucky legally dock an employee pay for being late.
Can an employer in Kentucky legally dock an employee pay for being late. I am a small company with 10 employees. applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Erratic Schedule and Pay Errors
I have two questions. The first pertains to having a set schedule, and the second pertains to correcting wage errors. My mother works in the activities department of a nursing home for little more tha... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have been employed for over 3-1/2 years and now Wrongfully accused of theft . I was discriminated by being the only employee SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION with NO PAY of the DISAPPEARANCE OF THE BRIDAL BOUQUET. Total time of suspensio
I have been employed for over 3-1/2 years and now Wrongfully accused of theft . I was discriminated by being the only employee SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION with NO PAY of the DISAP... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Travel pay policy
My company requires me to travel from VA to NJ every three months. The company is located in NJ, and I work from home in VA for the company. For the last three years, when I traveled in March, my flig... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a company deny retro pay when the manager was at fault for the review not being turned in on time?
The company has always paid retro. Lately, the upper management has been making rules as they go. There is no known policy handbooks or any type of information for employees. Recently I finally had my... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

to start i had a surgery when i was 38 and I'm 54 on my c5 c6 fusion on my vertebrae and failed.. an
to start i had a surgery when i was 38 and I'm 54 on my c5 c6 fusion on my vertebrae and failed.. and when i went back to work they screwed me over 2003 for falling asleep at work and i was taking med... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

How to handle unpaid wages
In my job I get paid wages and mileage. For the past 8 weeks my check has been shorted both mileage and wages (I get paid 2 times a month) my boss has cut hours including over time and miles out of my... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hello, My sister and I were working for the same company in the same position as of July 16. It's an office setting and we sit at a desk for the day. My sister is six months pregnant and was also working part time as a receptionist at a cafe with her sche
Hello, My sister and I were working for the same company in the same position as of July 16. It's an office setting and we sit at a desk for the day. My sister is six months pregnant and was also work... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I had a car accident dr put me on a 20 hr work week I have to work I support my self I was a full time employee and always got 2 weeks pd vacation every yr can I still get my vacation pay and time?
Cut to a 20 hr work week by a dr after a auto accident I worked full time and got 2weeks vaca every yr pd can I still get my vaca time and pay applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

If an employer chooses to include PTO or Paid Time Off towards
New attendance policy is being rolled out and our PTO time has always been included in OT calculation. PTO is still being under the new policy will still be included in our overtime calculation EXCEPT... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

My employer requires that if you would like vacation and pto benefits that you pay into it. I have been paying .75/per hour since the year 2004 to build up to my vacation time. This year the corporation decided to lower the cap leaving me to lose a week o
Been with company 18 years, have been paying .75/ hour out of my pay for 14 years to accumulate my full amount of vacation time...this year company took away 1 week vacation plus 5 personal days applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my employer demand payment back for tuition paid up front if no contract was signed?
My employer agreed to pay my tuition up front every semester. In return, I would be obligated to remain with the company 2 years after graduation. There was no contract signed...strictly a verbal agre... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Docked half day's pay for going home early due to MSG poisoning from catered food at work.
I am allergic to MSG and will suffer migraine attacks. The caterers normally accommodate people with allergies and those ingredients are posted by the food. There was no posting of MSG as an ingredien... applies to California  ·  1 answer

can ex-employer withold pay for minor contract changes.
I worked for a small consulting firm which sent me to work for the client for abt 5 weeks, the employment letter had one sided clauses. I made the foll. changes to them before signing: 1)employer can ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I worked the whole week of my schedule and was scheduled to be at work on Monday morning at 9 a.m. My DM was waiting on me along with another DM I’ve never seen before. I was read a script and terminated in lieu of notice without having any discipline w
I worked the whole week of my schedule and was scheduled to be at work on Monday morning at 9 a.m. My DM was waiting on me along with another DM I’ve never seen before. I was read a script and termi... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was offered a supervisor position at my job which I had to turn down due to family obligations. Our schedules are put out every 2 weeks. I am adding this information because on the next scheduling cycle I had been moved back to my old department (withou
I was offered a supervisor position at my job which I had to turn down due to family obligations. Our schedules are put out every 2 weeks. I am adding this information because on the next scheduling c... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Mel is it legal to force Exempt Emp. to take Vacation or dock pay for a friday following a holiday
This is the E mail that was sent out, and I would like to know if this is legal to force an employee to take a vacation on a Friday or dock their pay. It is the company that decided to close the facil... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Mel is it legal to force Exempt Emp. to take Vacation or dock pay for a friday following a holiday
This is the E mail that was sent out, and I would like to know if this is legal to force an employee to take a vacation on a Friday or dock their pay. It is the company that decided to close the facil... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Sudden Demotion, pay cut, and being told to take it or leave. Help?
I work for a Verizon call center where I am (was) a QA Auditor. Recently, I've been told that they no longer have "part time" so they will be demoting me to the sales floor (cold calls - which is wher... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

should we be paid for all hours operating a dump truck?
our pay does not start until we get to jobsite,which could be anywhere from one half to two and a half hours per day plus the drive home,they do however pay us 1 hour of drive time per day,we drive co... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Benefits, pay increase given to male colleagues only
My boss has decided after 23 years of impeccable service that I am a poor employee due to complaints from my male colleagues that it isn't right that I make more money than them. Since I started this ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

My employer terminated me on 9/23. They paid me and now they are claiming they paid me for 2 weeks instead of 1 (I was salaried). They want me to write them a check for what they say is excess. Am I legally obligated to pay them?
I was terminated on 9/23. My employer paid me and now is calling and stating they overpaid me. They want me to write them a check. They stated they paid for 2 weeks and only owed for 1. Am I legally o... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

My boss signed me up for a seminar but doesn't think he should pay my salary or food while away.
He has booked the seminar and booked the hotel and thinks he doesn't need to pay by Salary while away or provide food money. I did not ask to go to this Seminar and rather not go if that means no payc... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If you have as an employer overpaid your salary employees can you get the money back? For a small business? If they don’t want to pay back can you fire with cause and begin a civil suit?
We overpaid or salary employees for 17 paychecks paid them 40 hour salary 40 hours regular. It’s a small business and for employees were overpaid. We are now aware of the mistake and the employees d... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can a company make me pay back relocation fees if I never signed a contract stating so?
I was fired from amazon after relocating from Oregon to Los Angeles two months into the relocation. They are sending me letters saying I owe them 17,000 for relocation fees. I looked over my contract ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I worked for the company for six months and I earned 5 PTO days which I suppose to use in December, but I decided to leave company and I put two week notice, but day refuse to pay to me my PTO days, what are my rights
I started to work on May 11th 2016 and I worked until November 16, I did two week notice. I earned 5 PTO days and company refuse to pay this to me. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I sent an email to my company's CEO telling him my supervisor has made sexual remarks to me behind closed doors and it has caused me depression at work and at home. I was just handed another corrective action memo by this supervisor for time card fraud of
I sent an email to my company's CEO telling him my supervisor has made sexual remarks to me behind closed doors and it has caused me depression at work and at home. I was just handed another correctiv... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer force me to take a whole day off when I only need a half day?
My wife's employer will no longer allow her to work a half day (after switching to exempt status), as in, doc her paid time off (or pay if no PTO left). For example, we have family that lives out of s... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for a school to not pay teachers sick leave based on where they contracted covid?
My mother's school is reopening soon and their new policy is that they will pay sick leave for COVID only if the teacher contracted it at school. I think this is a terrible idea because it encourages ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can an employer just withold any amount of wages?
I am over 18 and I work for a well established landscaping company. The company operates in a legal fashion and is very well known. A few weeks ago I was working for the company at a residential accou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I worked for a company for 5.5 years The business moved to a new location and I was ask to take the postion there. I was promised health insurance if i did 11 months later I don't have insurance and they gave a co worker a 12,500 yearly raise to pay for h
Promised health insurance but 11 months later no insurance no job co worker recieved 12,500 yearly raise to pay her entire families health insurance applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

unpaid wages
I had been working as a video editor for a leased access television show in New York. The pay was never on time, however I always recieved it at the most ten days late. The rate was 350/week and I wor... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I can prove I am Inocent can I be represented?
I have been a table games dealer for 16 years. On the 28th of March and it was after midnight they closed the game I was on and sent me to the crap table. The table was full and evidently there was a ... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Non payment of Services
I am an H1B software engineer. I work as a consultant for companies on projects for a limited duration. the placement agencies is the middleman i.e they are paid by the company and then i am paid by t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

COVID-19 - Salary Exempt employees pay cut by 20%
My company put all Exempt Salary employees on a mandatory 32 hour work week and reduced our salary by a related 20% during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This lasted for two months. During that time our expec... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

My fiance is being demoted out of nowhere and they are decreasing his salary. Can they do this?
My fiance is the manager of a jewelry store for about a year and a half. He has done an amazing job and won many awards within his company for doing so well and improving this store from the year befo... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

What are my legal options for being wrongfully demoted?
I have been with my job for over 5 years now. In the company there is a position right under supervisor, called a floater. I, along with a few others, was a floater. My supervisors boss demoted me wit... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete, company paid me inappropriately, can they enforce it?
I had been employed at a local mortgage company for approximately two years. I was terminated four months ago. From the day I started I was a W2 employee and wasn't paid a single dollar for minimum wa... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Overtime?
I am an hourly employee. The auto dealership I work for has a policy, which I have never seen, stating that all overtime must be approved by your department's manager. I'm not sure if that policy is l... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My company just raised capital to expand and grow, my current role will not change, however I'm being asked to take a 33% reduction in pay and others in the organization are getting raises? I'm 59 years old and helped start the company, thanks
My company is the 4th year of a start-up. We raised some PE money to fund on going operations and new product development. I was not part of the negotiations with the equity group, but now I'm being a... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Severence rehired and fired
i worked for ABC Sliced Bread in S.F. Ca. I am a member of Teamsters Union. About 5 weeks ago the plant i worked in closed. On the last day we were given all the pay we had coming except the severence... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my temporary staffing agency refuse to pay my sick time?
I worked for a temporary staffing agency that offered sick and vacation time if you worked enough hours. I had met the requirement prior to being hired permanently by my assignment. However, when I we... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

If you were given a sign on bonus and three weeks after hire they terminate you, are you required to pay back bonus if the contract does not say anything about termination just if you resign you pay back bonus? Can they withhold your paycheck?
This was termination out of retaliation. I reported patient safety issues, black mold throughout building and age discrimination towards me. Have photos and evidence. That same day they walked in and ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I have proof they are giving negative comments from the job ref.company I hired to prove their negat
I have been a very good employee for a very good friend of mine for the past 10 years. I don't have medical/dental benefits. I began a job search, my employer (friend knew of this, I had nothing to hi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If I was suspended Friday pending review of the situation, and I turn in my resignation Monday morning , effective immediately, can my employer tell a potential future employer, I was terminated (I work in MN)
Professional in healthcare - salaried at 150k per year . Supervisor has said it could still take a week or so to get things sorted. If they find I was at fault , and suspension is warranted , they wil... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Told my employer I might be facing a medical co diction and then they reduce my pay
I have been in my current position for 9 months. During these 9 mo this I have worked tremendous hours, and have taken on other responsibilities to help with our company success. My employee was aware... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I am a exempt employee who gave my 30 day resignation. Abruptly, I was given one day notice that the following day would be my last. When I received my last pay check, I had on been paid for one week, when I still had another 2 weeks that I was scheduled
Was an exempt employee that have my employer 30 day resignation. Abruptly, I was emailed and told that they were waiving my resignation period and that my last day was the next day. Upon receiving my ... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Gave my 2 week notice was terminated by a false lie 4 days before my last day. when I asked who made accusation they said that is confidential. When I asked about my two days I had worked and my vaction pay I was told when you are fired you get nothing!Th
worked for a hospital hired full time has been there almost a year and hardly ever got a full week. I had to call every night to see if I can go to work. 3 weeks ago I did not get to work all week! I ... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

What are grounds for defamation and slander from my boss?
I was just let go from my job in Michigan. Before i took the job i recieved an anonymous text, leter finding out it was the boss' soon to be ex girlfriend, stating he does not like to pay his employee... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I am going to mediation soon for disability violation/retaliation/EEOC charge. As I am receiving 60% pay reimbursement from a private third party long term disability plan, and applying for SSDI, I wanted to avoid the overpayment issues that could arise f
am going to mediation soon for wrongful termination/disability violation/retaliation/ERISA violation. As I am receiving 60% pay reimbursement from a private long term disability plan, and applying for... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was hired to be a registrar at a private school. Which promise training that I was never given.
I left a job of 17 years as an administrative assistant at a private Christian school to a high school principal to be trained to be the registrar at another private Christian school. I was offered an... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

non compete and last pay check
I put a month notice to the pet store I worked for. After my boss made it impossible to work the whole month I left a few days short. One question I have is about the non compete contract. I signed on... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Gender Discrimination - Pay Rates
I was hired in July, 2002 by a company out of LA. I'm a 22 year old female college graduate w/ 4 yrs experience. My pay rate is $11/hour. A 20 year old male with no college degree and 2 years experien... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Voluntary Quit vs Termination: Does a termination letter override a job abandonment claim?
03/10/20 Full time driver at Domino's 10/24/20 Verbal permission was granted for a 28 day leave Leave was for job training with Amazon 11/16/20 Resigned from Amazon training because job was too physic... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal payroll practices. Company issued last payment on Aug
n consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Am I owed earned wages?
I was cheated out of my Holiday pay despite the fact that I followed all of the requirements in our employee manual(EM). I was not paid holiday pay because I called off Sunday which was my overtime. A... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

What's the most common way of treating car allowance for tax purposes?
Hello, we have 10 executives to whom we want to pay car allowance in the amount of $850 a month. We would like to know what is the common practice to treat these type of payments for tax purposes? I k... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I was employed with as a home health aid from 2014-2019, I no longer work for the company. No taxes were ever taken out of my checks. I worked 140 hours in a biweekly pay period. Am I entitled to overtime? If so, what is the process and turn around time t
I was employed with as a home health aid from 2014-2019, I no longer work for the company. No taxes were ever taken out of my checks. I worked 140 hours in a biweekly pay period. Am I entitled to over... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

workers comp retaliation
Hello, My name is Omar I would like some information. I have been retaliated against by my workers compensation adjuster and she has been making my life a hell. I have gone on two separate occasions w... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to Paid Time and/or PTO as a returned employee
Worked for a FL nonprofit for over three years and gave three weeks notice. I returned a year later and worked for less than a year but was only able to offer one week notice. I had scheduled PTO long... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was asked to leave early and now they don’t want to pay my PTO days.
I currently put my two weeks at work but I was asked by mysupervisor to leave a week early. I was also informed that I had 5 PTO days un use. However, the company doesn’t want to pay me back for my ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

How can I protect myself against untrue written warning of unacceptable performance?
I have received a written final corrective to improve performance. I have been working very diligently to meet their expectations however the rules seem to change to ensure that I will never be able t... applies to North Dakota  ·  0 answers

Overtime for salary
When my pay was changed from hourly to salary I was verbally told it would be based on a 45 hour work week but would be paid overtime on a quarterly basis for time work over 45 hours. Over the past fe... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Errant Email Exposes Job Search
My current boss accidentally received an email I sent via gmail to a previous boss at the same company. She was my mentor and I was asking for advice re: an upcoming promotion I wanted to propose to m... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Cashed final paycheck. Company put a stop payment after cashed. Now the place that cashed it wants me to pay it back
I picked up my paycheck on Friday and cashed it. On Monday I quit. They put a stop payment on the cashed check. Now check cashing place wants me to pay it back applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

do i have any rights
I was haired by manpower to work for Hitachi I did a great job when my night shift management found out I was Arabic every thing changed I was the last one to take a break I worked 12 hours a night my... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer not pay commision on a 100% commision job after you quit?
I recently quit a 100% commission job. An employee gets paid when a job gets installed, not when payment is collected. I quit before several large deals went in the ground (I had to), but contracts we... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I am a nurse and gave my 2 weeks notice. The company wanted 30 days which I could not do. They paid out all of my unpaid hours at minimum wage. I was told this is policy. Is it legal to pay a licensed professional minimum wage?
When I turned in my 2 week notice I was told all of my hours would be minimum wage so I resigned that day. The previous weeks pay had not been paid out and I received minimum wage for that week prior ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer thought I was on drunk or stoned all because I cut bread to thin.
He then proceeded to tell me to go home for the second time. And to shut the fuck up. Not once did he ever drug test me. I was working doing my thing everytime he asked me to leave. There is no HR at ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is my employer required to pay residual commission while on FMLA leave?
I am compensated by a salary and residual commission. I am taking FMLA and will be returning back to work. I understand my employer is not required to pay my salary, but what about my residual commiss... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

2 week notice given: Released early
I gave my 2 week notice on the 18th of Dec with january 1st being my last day, and to my surprise, my last day was 5 days following my notice. It was brough to my attention that they let me go early s... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Is major depression covered under the Amerians with Disabilities Act
Met life denied my STD claim for stress/depression. The deaths of two close relatives within 30 days of each other (preceeded by multiply stressful life events in the last year) caused my depression s... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

can I claim my holiday and end of the year bonus.?
I recently got let go because I was out sick for 3 days with Dr's note. I went back to work on a Monday worked Tuesday all day and at the end of the day I was called in the office and waa told NICELY,... applies to California  ·  0 answers

what are the rules regarding death of 2 family members 9 days apart
back in aug of 2010 my older brother (by older brother i mean he has lived with us my whole life but he's not related by blood)vehicle was hit by a train and he died a few hrs later from his injuries.... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

i get paid bi-weekly. 1 week i worked 49 hours (that includes 8 hours of holiday pay) but the next week i worked 25 hours. Do i still get overtime? does my 8 hour holiday pay get overtime hours?
i get paid bi-weekly. 1 week i worked 49 hours (that includes 8 hours of holiday pay) but the next week i worked 25 hours. Do i still get overtime? does my 8 hour holiday pay get overtime hours? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

LCA prevailing wages-actual pay
I was here(USA) on student visa and now I'm on H1B visa, my LCA application states I need to be paid or prevailing wages are $46530/year.But my employer pays me only $42000/yr. Now, the problem is, I'... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I'm a full time employee and my employer wants me to leave early during the week so I won't get my 40 hours in and then make me work on Saturday so they don't have to pay me overtime. I have a set schedule Mon-Fr from 2:30 to 11:00 pm.
Can an employer ask a full time employee to leave early during the week so as not to get their 40 hours in and then make them work on the weekend and not pay them time and a half for it? applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Company can write down any condition on the back of my last salary paycheck.
I left the company which I had signed non-compete contract and working still same client, since company didn't pay as they agree, cancel my medical coverage. Now they sent me last paycheck after almos... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My husband was informed today that there was a glitch in the system and everyone was overpaid for the holiday last week. They will be deducting the money from his next check, which should have overtime on it. Is this legal, as it will reduce his hours and
He worked 25 hours and had 16 hours of holiday pay. His check was for 40 hrs plus 16 holiday hours. His employer states to "enjoy this check because I will be taking it out of next week's hours worked... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer cut my salary for time off?
I am normally a salaried employee; I do not get overtime pay, and I am paid the same wage every week regardless of hours worked. I told my boss I would not be in the building for a couple days next mo... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

If I work on commission. Is my employer at wrong when he does not pay me for a job that has been completed and he has been paid on it. I am a tow truck operator out of St Louis Missouri I work for Don he owes Speedy Towing. And he is telling me he does no
I have work for this man for over three months. He is telling me that he is not going to pay me for some calls that I picked up for him a commission on the calls were 40% of the two calls I am a tow t... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Sevarance
I was terminated from employment after 2 years because I was "not working out." I have received 2 performance increases. Totaling $10000.00 (annually) I reported to the VP of Operations, who implied t... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Our employee gave us a notice that his last day would be September 5th. September 5th was a Holiday. He gave us all the keys and office documents back on Friday the 2nd. We don't require that our employees give us a two week notice. Do we pay him for Sept
On August 22nd in the afternoon, he gave a notice that his last day would be September 5th. I have already paid him for his hours including Friday September 2, 2016. I also have paid him his earned va... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for my employer to change commision structure without telling sales people?
I worked as a car salesman at a local dealer for 9 years. Over the last 3 years i noticed my commisions were going down. I was told by an office employee that our "pack" was raised, when i asked for a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Making a Salaried + bonused employee pay for the deductible of an at fault accident
I work for a company that distributes pop. At our company our sales team get a salary and bonuses if they hit certain goals. Our sales rep’s place orders, drive the truck, and deliver the product. M... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

The recently worked for a tower company out of GA. I put on a flight from my home in Dallas Texas to do a few site builds in tenns. When it came to the end of the play week I noticed that my project manager was refusing to pay for the hours that I was on
Was left stranded out of state and refused to pay for my travel time while I was flying to state where was working. Harassed and threatened. All because I researched the laws on travel time and shared... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Employee Records?
I was employed as an assistant manager for a national company in the entertainment rental business. In September 2002, I was rather abruptly terminated from this position. I understand the concept of ... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Hourly Bonus pay dispute
I work as an RN in the healthcare field. Since RN's are in short supply, the network I am working for frequently offers a small hourly bonus past your required time commitment. I currently and commite... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

violation of equal pay laws? (woman making more than men)
for the last 8 months I have worked at an assited living home where I am one of three male certified nurses assistants I have recently discovered that ALL certified female CNAs are making $8.00/hour w... applies to Idaho  ·  2 answers

Maternity leave and vacation.
I have recently returned back to work from maternity leave. I resigned shortly after my return as I was offered a new position with a new employer. Upon my resignation I was faced with harsh treatment... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My company is based out of St . Louis but it am a local driver in California and don't get paid overtime until after 55 hours. Do they have to pay over time after 40 hours or is this ok
Local class a truck driver in California but my company is based out of St Louis. If work about 50-55 hours a week but get paid straight time. Do they have to pay over time applies to California  ·  0 answers

My employer had been drinking heavily on the day in question. He messed with breakers causing my order not to go through to the kitchen. After 20 mins I asked where it was and the food was never made. My boss gave me two options; I could either pay for th
I repeatedly checked in the kitchen to see if the food was up and I was told that the ticket never came up. Tom had already been drinking and belligerent to other employees at that point.I went to che... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can I sue the company who didn't pay me until two month later~
I worked as internship in a company in New York City, at the beginning we sign agreement that the company will pay me two thousand dollars for compensation, one is at the beginning of the internship a... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Is this retaliation?
This is the second time I've had an issue with my pay. The first time I waited until Friday when I knew something was off, hoping I was wrong, and I was hit with overdraft fees... because the HR perso... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I currently work in IN and when I was hired, vacation time was earned from hire date. They have since changed policy (2 yrs ago)to vacation time being earned from start of the year, Jan 1st. We do not get the option of vacation pay vs vacation time, we ne
I currently work in IN, and when I was hired, vacation time was earned after 1 year from hire date. They have since changed policy (2 yrs ago)to vacation time being earned from start of the year, Jan ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can a employer change your pay rate to minimum-wage because you didn't give them a full 10 day notice it was 8 days so now they are saying my last pay check will be paid to me in minimum wage a per hour can they do that??????
I didn't give my employer a 10 day notice of me changing jobs it was more like eight days and they told me that my last check I will be getting will be payed in minimum wage per hour because of that i... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Back Pay
I am employed by a US 500 fortune company, currently overseas. While I was in NY working for the same employer I was offered a job overseas with the same employer overseas branch, which I accepted. Du... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Hi I work in private sector in Florida. My bosses decided to have all employees currently employed pay back negative PTO (they had already paid them) They looked at the past year, and unilaterally decided they were going to deduct the time in increments f
I work in private sector. We have a handbook that clearly states how much time everyone has for PTO. Company policy states that you notify your supervisor and boss to request time off. They approve th... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Demotion enough to avoid non-compete?
I previously worked for a home improvement company and upon employment was asked to sign a non-compete agreement. At the time my salary was $1250 a week plus commissions. Because I was in the military... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

My last employer only paid once a month. I received my monthly paycheck at the beginning of the month and then I put in my two weeks notice. After I left the company I was sent a letter from ADP saying that I owed back two weeks of pay because I quit but
My last employer only paid once a month. I received my monthly paycheck at the beginning of the month and then I put in my two weeks notice. After I left the company I was sent a letter from ADP sayin... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

how to collect my money that my company never paid me
I started working for a company in april. They said that they were highering me for full time at $10 an hour. At the end of may my drivers license was suspended due to my disability. I lived 35 minute... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Trying to recover unused vacation
I recently quit my job to work for another company. I gave my former employer a formal two-weeks notice and they sent me home for the remainder of the two weeks. They have paid me for wages earned but... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was injured at work have been on workers compensation since then my doctor released me to work 12 hrs a week I was told by my employer that I needed to open my availability to work more hrs or be demoted and take a pay cut I live in NY is legal
I work at McDonald's as a manager I got hurt at work 3 yrs ago and have been on works comp since my doctor had let me return to work for 12 hrs a week I also receive works comp still I was told by my ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was injured at work have been on workers compensation since then my doctor released me to work 12 hrs a week I was told by my employer that I needed to open my availability to work more hrs or be demoted and take a pay cut I live in NY is legal
I work at McDonald's as a manager I got hurt at work 3 yrs ago and have been on works comp since my doctor had let me return to work for 12 hrs a week I also receive works comp still I was told by my ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I received a settlement for 52000 for wrongful termination. They sent a check for 17000 to my attorney. They paid me 17000 in a check and they took our taxes. They also deposited 17000 in my bank account that I have to file a1099. Do I have to pay taxes o
I won a wrongful termination law suit with my former company. They sent me a check for 17000, and they deposits 17000 into my bank acct which I have to file a 1099. They sent a check to my attorney fo... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can an employer cut my hours if i go on an interview?
Recently i came into work dressed up after meeting with a recruiter and since this incident my hours have been cut sometimes a low as 8 hours a week from a normal 40 hours. I was told by my shift lead... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is my boss required to pay anytime I worked before I quit (not including 2-week notice time)?
He told me that he does not have to pay me the 2 weeks before this week if I plan to quit today. Is this legal? On my last day, do I get my final paycheck with everything that he owes me or do I have ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Tuition Reimbursement
Hello My company has a tuition reimbursement policy that states that if an employee leaves the company within 12 months of any tuition reimbursement, the employee must pay the company back in full. Ho... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Selective Policy Enforcement, Employer who fails to follow own policy
I am wondering what my legal options are, if any. I was terminated for "Poor Attendance" based on a progressive disciplinary plan. Per policy my occurences were to be reviewed on a said date, which di... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Am I liable to my employer for a clients bounced check?
I worked for a veterinarian in my area for a short time. At the end of August a client came in, asked us to hold her check for services rendered unto her, for a few days. Since this was explained to m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

In n.c. can my employer not pay me my vacation accrued from previous year because im unable to give 2 weeks notice
Got a job offer after six years with current employer but new job needs me to start immediately so im unable to give 2week notice and current employer will not pay my accrued vacation from previous ye... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Does an employer have to pay bonuses if they promised it to an employee who met all requirements?
I became the Bar Manager in February 2010, and was told I would receive more hourly wage, a promo, and bonuses. The bonus is meant to be payed to managers who meet their required numbers. I met my num... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Do employers have to pay you before a company observed holiday?
I have a friend who works for a company that will be observing Thanksgiving on both Thursday and Friday. The company will be distributing checks out today, Wednesday, however the checks are postdated ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

HSA contribution failed on final paycheck. Is employer still required to pay?
I recently left a job. On my last paycheck, I had designated an amount to be contributed to a health savings account (pre-tax). This shows up on my final pay stub. However, the deposit to the HSA fail... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

In fl can employer take more then 3quters of last pay check after the let u go for loab repaynent u never signed anything or told them they could .and i would like to know wen they call u in fir meeting nd things dont go well part for that day on terms of
Me my girl worked with each other im head painter she was helper . she was dumoing cat food in bowl owner walked in she git un troble so i clocked her out 45 min made her sweep for punishment 4 hours ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Am I owed penalties and dues?
I worked for a court reporting agency that I later found out that I signed a non-compete clause for, even though I was told I would be working as an Independent Contractor; paying for my own supplies,... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

As a commission based hairstylist, can my employer force me to stay at work without pay?
I am a commission based hairstylist at a salon where I only get paid for the services I do. My question is- If we don’t have any more clients and would rather go home early, does our employer have t... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is an employer forced unpaid leave of absence Legal
Worked for an employer, based out of San Diego, CA since 08/19, as a full time employee, providing Quality assurance duties assisting a Federal government team, managing a contract at Wake Island, Pac... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Now if they take PTO for mandatory overtime on Saturdays, do they have to pay that time and a half?
Okay so they have the right to do that, but how can they use PTO for mandatory overtime? When PTO is for straight time. Would they have to pay it time and a half? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I worked for a health care facility in Florida and resigned due to being treated poorly by supervisor and felt age discrimination and the company owed me 50 hrs of PTO and they are refusing to pay saying because I didn't give 2 week notice they aren't goi
Resigned as felt age discrimination and was treated disresptfull while others younger employees were treated great. They are now saying they will not pay me my earned 50 hrs of PTO due to I didn't giv... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Is it leagal for a corporation to claim a false exception to avoid paying overtime?
My husband's company(He is a diesel mechanic for Swift Transportation) Told him they do not pay overtime. Is that legal? I know this illegal with the exception of a few situations. The CEO claims one ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can an employer reduce pay on some employee but not all?
applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

Can an employer cut my final pay down to minimum wage
Can an employer cut my final pay down to minimum wage if I do not provide them with a 2 weeks notice? Our employee orientation book states that we do not have to provide a 2 weeks notice. The employer... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Promised Benefits
Despite the year long posting of our holiday payment schedule (we are only paid for Independence day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's), my boss has decided not to pay for Christmas or New Year'... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is the best way to categorize my settlement if I dont claim wage replacement?
I am going to mediation soon for wrongful termination/disability violation/retaliation/ERISA violation. As I am receiving 60% pay reimbursement from a private long term disability plan, and applying f... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

If my supervisor speaks to other employees about my personal matters in a negative way to make them upset with me is that defamation or slander?
I was off work for 3 days due to a death of someone close to me and while I knew I would not receive the company's bereavement pay, I was also told that I could take the 3 days and use my accrued pers... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I gave my two weeks notice to job and asked about my unused vacation time and they said if I don't use it I lose it. I wasn't able to take it because they needed me to work the full two weeks after I gave notice and now they will not pay me for it. Is thi
My employer will not pay me for my unused vacation even though I gave my two weeks notice and wasn't allowed to use it because I was needed to work the full last two weeks. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have a contractual bonus clause that entitles me to 10% of collected revenue above 80K. After 2 years with employer I was approaching contract renegotian time period and I asked to discuss the monthly earnings for previous 2 years in order to evaluate m
Boss refuses to tell me monthly earnings that may allow me to receive my contractual bonus based on collections over 80K. When I became firm with my request I was told he would retroactively remove my... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Forced to work holidays when not my scheduled days
My wife works in the guard shack at a private lake community. She works first shift weekends, every weekend(she works Sat & Sun 16 hrs every week), on time never misses, she has always worked any holi... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Can employer withhold vacation pay for only giving two weeks notice??
My company was sold and my job said it was not guarantee that we will get another job with the new one, i went on interviews and got the another job however they needed me to start within two weeks (i... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can employer withhold vacation pay for only giving two weeks notice??
My company was sold and my job said it was not guarantee that we will get another job with the new one, i went on interviews and got the another job however they needed me to start within two weeks (i... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can employer withhold vacation pay for only giving two weeks notice??
My company was sold and my job said it was not guarantee that we will get another job with the new one, i went on interviews and got the another job however they needed me to start within two weeks (i... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Does a pay cut nullify a non-compete clause?
If you are a year-to-year contract employee with a non-compete clause in your contract, will that non-compete hold up if the employer offers you less in the next contract? Does a pay cut nullify a non... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

if we agree to cut our hours due too low revenue, we are forced to use vacation time
Due to low census, at times we are asked to cut our hours. Previously we were allowed to take a NO PAY DAY. Now, if we take a cut in hours they want us to use our vacation time. Those who have used th... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What am I entitled to if I was fired after my boss found out I filed a claim about overtime?
I was terminated after two months of employment today. My employer made an announcement last week that everyone was being changed from hourly pay to salary with no overtime pay, and also no vacation, ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

greedy again
Thanks for such a quick response, I sensed trouble with miss piggy so I have already made copies of the phony documents and have made a package documenting details on each frauded loan, I also have al... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I'm being accused of stealing from the company and the president of the company has told other employees about this. He has said I'm handcuffed several times and that I'm in cohoots with my former boss. I have done nothing wrong everything I've done was s
I'm being accused of taking money from the company cause my boss at the time gave me bonus pay several times. The other ladies in our department got bonus pay also but they are asking why i got more. ... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Relocation Agreement
Upon accepting my last job I signed a re-lo agreement that has pay back terms if I leave within 24 months. If they terminate me, there is no pay back. The situation is wihin the first 9 months we have... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I'm w2. Treated like 1099. Base salary of 500 a week. If I make a commission the base salary is deducted from my commission. Basically have to pay back all w2 wages with commission. Is thisnlegal?
Paid every week a salary of 500. This is automatically building debt with the employer. Say I don't make any sales all month. I now owe the company 2000. I get a commission next month for 2000. I don'... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can a company make a commission restructure- say it's only going to pertain to a particular account reducing your commission on that one but then manipulate the gross profit dollars which in turn drastically reduce your pay on he total territory?
I am paid on gross profit. The company stated they were reducing commissions on large group practices by 1/2. Instead they just manipulated the gross profit & now it affects total GP dollars causing a... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Not paying employees
Recently resigned employment from Company I've been with for the past two years. Short facts are: Company required direct deposit for semi-monthly pay (payable on 15th & end of month, unless date fell... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Demotion and pay cut
I started a new job as a Regional Operations Manager, I was in charge of three counties. at the time of hire, the company was opening six offices at the same time. A month later, I was told I was not ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employee hold my final paycheck because they are angry that I am leaving?
I took an hourly position with a company and on my 3rd day we were told that hourly wasnt working and we were officially all commission only going forward. I never signed new paperwork but from that p... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is it discrimination if an employer avoids scheduling higher pay scale employees on Sunday?
Employees that have been with the company for a substantial amount of time are "grandfathered in" to be paid time and a half on Sundays. Newer employees are paid their hourly rate plus a dollar when w... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Retroactive pay without signed agreement
I accepted a position in MA in May 2008 based on opportunity for growth. As I work in sales, I signed an employment agreement with my employer laying out my base salary and commission structure. In ea... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Payment for unused vacation days in PA
I husband terminated his employment with his last employer in August. When he gave his resignation, he told his employer he wanted to be sure he would receive payment for his unused vacation time. His... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Emplyer change me from workers comp to Family leave Legal??
I went out on April 23, 2004 on Workers Comp (all paperwork filed)due to injury on job. I have been receiving pay from Workers Comp also. My employer is now telling me that my 12 week deadline is appr... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can they demote me for not having an open avialability when I havent had it for months
I am an ASM at dollar general when offered the position I did not have an open availability and for months I have been working the night shift which is what I can work. Just recently we got a new stor... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

if an employee quits of he or she's own free will is the employer responsible for paying any past vacation pay?
the employee was given written notice, along with all other employees, that on January first 2015 that there will be no employee vacation carryover and all that would be allowed from this time forward... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

to start i had a surgery when i was 38 and I'm 54 on my c5 c6 fusion on my vertebrae and failed.. and when i went back to work they screwed me over 2003 for falling asleep at work and i was taking medically prescribed drugs and they fired me under miscond
to start i had a surgery when i was 38 and I'm 54 on my c5 c6 fusion on my vertebrae and failed.. and when i went back to work they screwed me over 2003 for falling asleep at work and i was taking med... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I started a job as a front office business assistant in January in the dental field for a corporate practice. I had so many duties that you would've thought I was hired to manage the practice...all of which I was not informed of until after I started. The
I started a job in January as a front office business assistant for a corporate dental office! After being hired I found out that the girl that would be working with me & training me was pregnant and ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Does an employer have to pay you if you attend a mandatory meeting?
applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Can a employer demote and take pay away without written notice
Can my employer demote and take my pay away without written notice applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My boss gave me my paycheck and I cashed it and it bounced now he won't give me my next paycheck because I cashed the one that bounced is that allowed I need my money my bill are over due due to this what should I do
My boss gave me my paycheck and it bounced we have sence received another paycheck and I never received one because I cashed the one that bounced is he allowed to not pay me bacaused my last one bounc... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Collecting from Employer Vaction Pay
I was terminated on 7/8/02 at the same time offered a job with the same company as an Independent Contractor. The amount I was offered was a flat $50 an hour, this was to cover hotel, food, cell phone... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay?
California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay? I get paid biweekly, and I was wondering if I should give... applies to California  ·  1 answer

didnt get payed what was promised
i recently joined a courier job. the owner had promise me gas money plus good pay raging from 300 to 500 dollars a week. well i worked my first week and put 1000 miles in my car put 150 dollars in gas... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can I get my pay cut due to oversight?
I've worked for my company for about 8 years and during the first 4 I was hired on for a swing shift. During the 5th year I agreed to move to first shift fully understanding that I would lose my swing... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Federal EEO (US Postal Service) attorney who can take a case in Utah on contingency?
Unfortunately I'm finding it very difficult to find an attorney who handles federal at all. I developed a spine condition and reported it to my supervisor with my doctors notes, and filed for FMLA. I ... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

I was demoted from my supervisor job when I went in to tell them I was going to have to have my 3rd hernia surgery. My boss wanted to do it right then but human resource said they would pay me supervisor pay until I come back then I have to go back to flo
Prudential our short and long term disability. My company was being bought out while I was out. My human resource called on a Tuesday and said they had to have all the doctors notes from my doctors be... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Discrimination, Retaliation?
I am a national Mexican; since I filed a discrimination charge back in 2002, and complained to upper management about lack of advancement and lack of pay increase (June 2003 and December 2003) my empl... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Employer changes terms non-compete contract. Still Enforcable?
I am currently in my first year at a large financial services firm in Phoenix. My firm has decided to change its training and compensation program mid-stream, which has eliminated the possibility of a... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

if a companies fiscal year starts in February and associates get the annual eval in April, are we entitled to back pay from February
annual evaluations. If a fiscal year starts in February and you dont get an annual eval until April are you entitled to back pay? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

can the police department not hire me because Im getting sent to fight for my country?
I WAS WORKING PART TIME IN ONE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND I WAS TRYING TO COLLECT UMEPLOYMENT BENIFITS TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE IN HOURS AND PAY BUT THEY REFUSED MY REQUEST. I REINLISTED INTO THE NAVY BEC... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Negotiation of the repayment of a sign in bonus
The terms of my employment included a 5,000 signing bonus that had the following verbage,"In addition, Yardi Systems(my company) will pay you a one-time amount of $5,000, payable upon signing this agr... applies to California  ·  1 answer

PART TWO OF EMPLOYEER DEDUCTING FROM SECOND CHECK?
I UNDERSTAND THAT YES THEY CAN DO WHAT THEY DID. THERE ARE FIVE EMPLOYEES WHO ALL DO THE CLEANING AS A SECOND JOB. THERE IS ONLY ONE OF US WHO HAS A PAY PLAN FOR THE CLEANING. IT STATES HOUSEKEEPING/M... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

on call dispute with for profit hospital.
I am a supervisor in a for profit hospital. I feel there are many issues which I have been given an "unfair shake" here, promotion practices included. I was recently given extra pay for carrying a pag... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is this age discrimination in compensation and eventual lay off?
My dad was layed off due to the company cutting its expenses as a result of the company's poor results. He worked for a publishing company and is the only resource that does graphic arts in the compan... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Work place fairness
Sorry but I have a few question that I'm unclear about from the statutes read so far. I work for a car dealership as a mechanic. We have standard time for each job we perform. I've been told we are co... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I have written proof from a manager that my company will pay me my used PTO during my 2 week notice will that over turn their policy stating they dont pay PTO during your final 2 weeks. I had communication from management for almost a year working on w
I used 50 hours of PTO during my final 2 weeks of work and had a written agreement from a manager I would get paid for it. During almost the span of a year I had various management working on getting ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Acceptance of notice to resign - withholding of pay and bonus
applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My employer terminated me and refuses to pay me for twages earned. What can I do?
applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I'm not certified but I run shifts but myself I'm not getting manger pay
Is this against the law applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I started a new job and the Director would tell me how to speak to her and she didn’t want to pay me for training when I complained about her. I was asked to please not quit and then she started pointing things out about me not doing even though I was s
I started a new job and the Director would tell me how to speak to her and she didn’t want to pay me for training when I complained about her. I was asked to please not quit and then she started poi... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Vacation pay
I have written before concerning this and received some very helpful information I have another question. Summarize My boyfriend worked for his company for 19 years was labeled an Executive manager pa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

will the ri labor board help me if i live in ri but my company is based in pa. ?
i wasn't paid forthe 4th of july holiday and i was eligable for the holiday. i was told that the labor board was the place to take this problem. i have tried multiple phone calls and emails to my supe... applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

Have I been terminated “for cause” if I turn in a two weeks notice and am immediately walked out?
Almost one year ago, I accepted a new position within my company and was relocated out of state. One of the stipulations was that I had to sign a relocation agreement stating that I would pay back the... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Mis-classified employee?
Last August 2000 I switched from a 40hr. to a 32hr. work week with a matching reduction in pay. I was a "salaried,non-exempt employee & earned OT pay. I received a 3% merit increase in December 2000 d... applies to California  ·  2 answers

salaried but paid hourly?
I am a manager at a call center with 5-10 employees underneath me. My employer classifies me as salaried non exempt on my pay stub. I am required to work 40 hours a week, and 2 extra Saturdays each mo... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

working 10 days straight, no overtime pay?
my friend works as a pharmacy technician in a retail pharmacy. the employer considers a workweek as friday through the following thursday. she's often scheduled to start work from sunday through tuesd... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My employer made mistakes in medical payroll deductions supposedly over enuf time that they now need to deduct $1000's out of a single two week check because of the mistake. THEIR MISTAKE but do I have to pay?
I was informed a week ago in a separate conversation as a by the way kind of notice. Nothing written about the matter I was verbally informed by the new hr lady Flo that they had made errors in the am... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Discrimination
I need help! The Director of my program is reassigning me to a new part time site location on the brink of her hiring a white male, (I'm a Arican American female) for this location because she does no... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

CAN I SUE RETIREMENT AGENCY FOR EARLY RETIREMENT DUE TO DISCRIMINATION AS WORK RELATED
I HAVE A DAY TO RESPOND TO LAC HEALTH RETIREMENT BOARD WITH A BRIEF TO THEIR ATTORNEY WHO SAID MY DISCRIMNTION OF HOSTILE WORK PLACE CAUSE OSTEO INJURY MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED, ITS NOT ENOUGH PHYSICAL INJ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

the company my wife and I work for waited until after my wife went on maternity leave to tell her th
My wife signed up for FMLA 7 months before the baby was born and was told she would get 12 weeks of FMLA and that since she qualified for short term disablity benefits that she would get 60% of her pa... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

how long can an employer schedule some-one full-time hours before they pay them full-time wages and benefits?
i am working full-time hours but am still classified as part-time. How long can my employer schedule and work me full-time hours(hourly non-exempt) be fore they must pay me full-time hours and full-ti... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to withhold final paycheck/vacation pay to repay relocation fees in NC?
Hi there. My former company payed for my relocation from Michigan to North Carolina back in April of 2015 with a 2 year commitment. They terminated my employment on July 21st of 2016. Now they are wit... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Full Time to Part Time status is original signed off letter still legally binding?
I relocated to Raleigh to work at a Geotechnical Engineering firm last November. I received a relocation bonus to pay moving expenses and it states in my contract that I would have to repay the bonus ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can an employer deduct fuel reimbursement from your gross wages?
I worked as an Emergency Roadside Technician using my own vehicle. I was paid $14 per call completed and responsible for my own fuel and vehicle maintenance. The employer had me turn in my fuel receip... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Vacation Pay After Giving Notice - No Formal Policy
I work for a very small medical practice. After two years with no paid time off, instead of an offered raise, I negotiated paid time off. This was in January of last year, and the entire pool of two w... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Unpaid Office Meetings for Service Technicians
At my husband's job (pest control), the compensation is as follows: ~ 2 weeks training at minimum wage ~ Regular pay: commission only - $12 for initial service and $8 for quarterly service. Some days ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Overtime at different sites?
Hello. I am employed at a Gas Station, as well as my sister. She works at a store owned and managed by the same individual as where I work. Apart from these two stores he manages a third store. My sis... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is refusal to pay salary of minority shareholder a violation of wage and hour laws?
Majority shareholder (70%) and minority shareholder (30%) are shareholders in a law firm with two other employees. Minority shareholder is not involved in management of firm. Minority shareholder rece... applies to Rhode Island  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for an employer to not pay a former employee vacation time that is earned?
applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I have earned a raise this year but won't receive it. Instead they will pay a
Is any of this legal? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

am i eligible for UI benefits if my employer gave me 2 weeks notice with pay?
Am I eligible for UI benefits if my employer gave me 2 weeks notice with pay? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

is it legal to withhold first pay check in florida
withholding first paycheck applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employer demote me and cut my pay but still expect me to do the exact same job?
None applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

If Mfg violates contract, you sue, do they pay attny fees?
applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Falsely Accused
A girl I work with has falsely accused me a sexual harassment. Any contact between us was always intiated by her, I have many witness's that she was always asking me for a hug. She was interested in d... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If an employer misrepresented job, do I have to pay back moving costs?
I recently took a job as a sr. manager with promise of being promoted to Dir. with in 6 months to a year. When I showed up at work the person who hired me was fired. They placed me under another perso... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Money with held because of loss of client
I was a contract employee, doing web development and design for an employer. I had been working for the company a little less than 3 months. My employer had handed me projects that were months behind ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Company Standard Practices
I recently quit a job that I have had for 2 years. I left on excellent terms and had my best sales month ever. The company paid my base salary but refeuses to pay my commissions for the final month sa... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Company wants proof of sortware being deleted, no such prove is available from manufactor..?
I recently ended my employment with a salary positoin. I'm in another section of the state from where the main office is, and we used special software for the job. I recieved an email today saying tha... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I be forced to work overtime without pay?
As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compens... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Do reporting staf misconduct in the workplace constitute whistleblowing if you were removed from job
On June 26, I received a letter stating that I was on Prn status/ and that my rate of pay dropped at my job becauseit was reported to the CEO of the company that I and several other employees reported... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

I am a manager at mcdonalds can my employers make me pay for money missing out of the safe when the policy is that each manager needs to count the safe after each shift so they know where money comes up missing but refused to do that and now is trying to
our policy is that each manager needs to count the safe after each shift and we told them they need to start counting the safe because we don't want to get blamed for money missing now they are trying... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Relocated to California, need to return home. Help with verbiage of proration.
My husband and I relocated to California for his company. Due to family health issues, we need to head back home ASAP. Unfortunately there is no comparable position back home within the company. His c... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Hi Mel, I had a surgery and took some PTO but i also mentioned to them that while i am out i would work from home. Now since i worked from home at least 4 days out of 10 should they only put 6 towards my PTO and 4 regular pay? is that fair if they refuse?
I had a surgery and took some PTO but i also mentioned to them that while i am out i would work from home. Now since i worked from home at least 4 days out of 10 should they only put 6 towards my PTO ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

GEICO UNFAIR TERMINATION
I was recently terminated from GEICO along with up to 100 people for what they refer to as gross misconduct. Some people in the company were removing credit scores from a quote to get a better company... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Subcontractor Questions
I am a subcontractor with a company here in MD, i've been working for the company at their client's site for the last 5 weeks now, even though the client pays every week for the services i render, the... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

My employer has not paid me the correct hourly wage after being released from light duty. This is the 2nd incorrect paycheck. Are they allowed to keep making me wait until the next pay period to correct their mistake?
I was injured at work at put on light duty at a reduced hourly wage. I was released by my doctor back to regular duty after just 3 days. I returned to working my regular job requirements, but my emplo... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer to force certain individuals in a group to change their scheduled hours?
I work in a group of approx. 50 associates, many of whom begin work between the hours of 5 and 7 AM. Recently, a new manager was hired and has decided she does not want only certain individuals (speci... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer to force certain individuals in a group to change their scheduled hours?
I work in a group of approx. 50 associates, many of whom begin work between the hours of 5 and 7 AM. Recently, a new manager was hired and has decided she does not want only certain individuals (speci... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer to force certain individuals in a group to change their scheduled hours?
I work in a group of approx. 50 associates, many of whom begin work between the hours of 5 and 7 AM. Recently, a new manager was hired and has decided she does not want only certain individuals (speci... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can my employer (school district) refuse to pay me for extra time worked?
I am a school bus driver and my district pays each route driver 4 1/4 hours per school day. However my route and several others take at least 5 hours daily to complete. We put this extra time on our b... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer keep my vacation pay if i take my vacation, then upon returning to work give my 2 week notice, which at that point they tell me i dont have to wait 2 weeks i can go ahead and leave as they do to all employees who have given thier 2 week no
I want to take my vacation then the first day back to work after my vacation give my 2 week notice. All employees who have given thier 2 week notice have been let go the same day the give thier notice... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is there any recourse for experiencing a huge pay cut from changing job description?
I am an hourly Assistant Manager of a retail establishment. I have worked for this company for over 6 years. In duties section of the ASM job description it states that I am required to work a minimum... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

My boss offered to pay me vacation days and then rescinded. What should I do?
My Director of Operations terminated me and agreed to pay my vacation days. I received an email from her confirming that I would be paid through the days I worked plus be paid 5vacation days. I receiv... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Descrimination
I relocated to Boston Ma from Birmingham Al with a company I have been employed with for four years. I was interviewed by phone and offered a position. However, since I arrived in Boston things betwee... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

AS A EMPLOYER WHEN AM I OBLIGATED TO PAY DRIVE TIME WHEN I FURNISH A COMPANY VEHICLE.
applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Following my stroke I returned to work but my employer thretened to cut my pay. Is this legal??
applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Returned check? Can the employer make you pay if you were the one that accepted it?
My employer has recently instated a new policy on our acceptance of checks. If the employee accepts a check from a client for goods and services and they don't get a driver's license number and the ch... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was fired for sexual harassment and need some answers to my questions please.
I was recently fired due to a sexual harassment claim by a coworker. The reason I was fired was because my coworker and I were texting inappropriate messages to each other. My question pertains to the... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

DO I HAVE A LAW SUIT
I have been working at a this law firm for about 1 month as a full-time employee. When I received my pay-check I saw that I was docked for Memorial Day. No where was it stated in the employee manual t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is my non-compete and non-solicitation agreement enforceable?
I signed a 24 month non-compete and non-solicitation agreement with company A in 2006. In 2007 I formed company B which then hired all of company A's employees and provided all the services that an em... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Unpaid Wages
I am a Computer Developer. I worked for a (contracting company) employee leasing company here in Atlanta for a total of 10 months. For the last three months of this assignment, the recipient compan... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

I owe repayment of a bonus. The contract didn't specify repayment terms. Can they impose timeframe
I received a combined sign-on /relocation bonus, but resigned after 8 months. The contract stated I must pay it back if I did not complete 2 years, but did not stipulate a payback timeframe. I am offe... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Unpaid wages
A year ago I quit my job because my employer was not paying me on time. I would sometimes wait up to three weeks for a paycheck. So finally I confronted him, nothing was resolved so I then quit. As of... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What type of work ethics is this???
Recently I have been having some problems at work and I had a few questions I would really like answered. Ive been working for this company 3 years now. When I started working I was in our Tokyo offic... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I live in NC. I have worked at my company for 13 years. I get 1 week of paid vacation every year. If I have taken my week of vacation this year but haven't been paid for it yet and want to put in a notice of resignation, can my employer refuse to pay me f
Can my employer refuse to pay me for my used vacation if I put in a notice of resignation as soon as I return from vacation? I've been there 13 years. I live in NC. applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can employer withoold incentive pay for not agreeing with their incentive plan terms & conditions?
my position is primarily paid through sales & commission plan. Beginning last year the employer requires that we "agree to and sign this document (a terms & condition document) in order to be eligible... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I work over 40 hours a week on a regular basis. If I don't work 8 hours my employer does not count this as a full day and will deduct pto time even though I may work 15 hours the next day. They require 5 days with at least 8 hour segments. Is this allowed
I typically work 100 hours in a two week pay period. This last pay period even though I worked 100 hours I only had 9.5 segments. A segment being 8 hours in one day. A 1/2 day PTO was deducted from my... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

The company I work for has an odd policy that I believe may not be legal. For example, this week we get holiday pay for July 4th and the office is closed on Friday the 5th, but we have to work 3 10 hour days and make up the other 2 hours or they dock our
For example, this week we get holiday pay for July 4th and the office is closed on Friday the 5th, but we have to work 3 10 hour days and make up the other 2 hours or they dock our PTO. That just does... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I work in Pa. I receive monthly bonuses based upon performance. My employer overpaid 1 month bonus.
I receive monthly bonuses based upon performance. My employer overpaid 1 month bonus. They have requested the repayment and was advised that I will have to pay the taxes back that were also taken. Sin... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I work for a Texas non profit, my resignation date is for Dec. 14, but they do not want to pay me holiday hours I thought I had earned the whole year. Can they do that?
I work for a Texas non profit, my resignation date is for Dec. 14, but they do not want to pay me holiday hours I thought I had earned the whole year. 7year employee earned me 13 monthly holiday hrs. ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My employer wants us to send our Testimonial requests to our clients, and dock our pay if we dont meet a quota each month. Is this legal?
My employer wants us to send our Testimonial requests to our clients, and dock our pay if we dont meet a quota each month. We will get a small bonus if we do get the quota, but im concerned we are doc... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Legality of commission only job offer in a salon
Hello, Recently, I was offered a job in a salon. The offer is as follows: Commission only 60/40 salon, I buy all product. Payments would run through the salon till. I was told I would need to get a db... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

What can i do for flase accusation of not paying for gas?
Hello please help me if this would be a case? I have been accused not paying for a gas few months ago. The gas station have my car license plate and edited video of the car and me.I been told my card ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can a salaried employee be docked holiday pay?
I am a salaried employee. Our handbook states the employee must work the day before and the day after the holiday in order to receive holiday pay. I was out sick the day after a holiday. I have PTO ti... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Equal Pay Discrimination Yes or No?
Me: Work for a niche management consulting firm that concentrates solely on specific industry segment (architecture/engineering firms). Have MBA, PMP, relevant industry experience and prior consulting... applies to Illinois  ·  4 answers

my employer wont pay me for a holiday that falls on a weekday if i ask for pto the day before or after, is this legal?
see above applies to California  ·  1 answer

i took a check from out of town and it bounced, can my employer make me pay for that?
i work at a gas station applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

In Nevada can an employer reduce an employees pay without notice
In Nevada can an employee reduce an employees pay without notice such as the only notification the employee receives is seeing the reduction in their paycheck Example I was receiving ten dollars an ho... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Bounced pay checks every week, what can be done to collect?
My daughter works at a restaurant (in Missouri) and for over 25 yrs, the owners have written checks to employees for payroll from several different banks (including their personal accounts) that wont ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can exempt employee's pay be docked when vacation leave bank is exhausted?
Exempt employee went on vacation but does not have enough hours in accrued vacation leave bank to cover the # of days off. Can the employee's pay be docked for those days not covered by accrued vacati... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Retaliation/ Defamation/Worngful Discharge
I started with my previous employer on 05/15/10. I was hired as a Staffing Coordinator and in June of 2010 was promoted to a Payroll/Staffing Coordiantor. I received an excellent review after my 90 da... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How do I fight my previous employer for not paying me my 2 weeks notice like they said they would?
I gave my previous employer a written 2 weeks notice last week, stating my last day would be October 9th. When I turned in my notice, my manager told me to go ahead and turn in my stuff and go home. H... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Breaking an Employment Contract while in H1B visa, Do I have to pay anything if I left my employer?
I have never signed a contract, have signed an offer letter where its mention You agree that if you voluntarily terminate the agreement for any reason, then you will too the maximum extent permitted b... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is it ok to go direct to my ex-employer to ask why my pay was lower before I file with EEOC?
I was assisting a laid off person by my ex-employer to find a job when he told me how much he had made while we both worked at the ex-employers company. I was angry upon learning that my equal coworke... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

electronic discrimination ,,is there a law that protect individuals that do not want a cell phone or a computer
I know peole that don't want to be online have a cell phone or want anything to do with cable internet,,so case in point...jobs are then forcing the public to only do online application ,,that's hirin... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Overtime -- exempt status determination for IT employees
Regarding overtime pay, I would like to determine if I should be considered exempt or non-exempt. I work for an IT consulting firm, and am out in the field, working at clients in a desktop support cap... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

.Is it legal for a boss to switch you from Salary to Hourly without giving you something in writing
I asked that he provide me documentation and he is refusing stating he doesn't have to when I asked what my new wage is he declined to tell me. My job duties are the same, he is very possessive and is... applies to California  ·  0 answers

As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compensation of any kind. Again, no other instructor has been
As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compens... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I 'am civil service building inspector for the city of Los Angeles. Official start time is 7:00 am Monday through Friday. I start a 6:00 am Monday through Friday and they know it. They did not ask me to. Am I eligible for over time pay, I have been coming
I' am a civil service building inspector for the city of L.A. Normal start time is 7:00 am 5 days a week, I start at 6:00 am 5 days a week. Am I eligible for over time pay. They know I start early but... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I be demoted after a FMLA absence?
I have been on intermittent FMLA for 18 months due to chronic staph infections. I recently missed 1 hour of work due to issues with a staph infection. Within 30 minutes of my return to work I was demo... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

is there really no expiration date on a non compete contract?
I live in nj and have a small business. I hired 4 employees with no knowledge of them having contracts. I posted promotions on my business social media as well as purchased direct mailing to get my ne... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers


I reside in TN and have been employed as an Escrow Officer with a title company for 6 years. I'm a very hard worker and was always very appreciated until this past year, when something seemed to chang... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Am i a case of Discr
My former employer is a privately owned convenience store with 5 (going on 6) Gast stations+A tire shop+ A Comfort Inn; all of which have different business licensing but are ultimately the same compa... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

What is my rights ?
Had Doctor to fill out FMLA papers , which stated I suffered from copd, cronic sinutitus . I would have flare ups sometimes every month . Example tonsilillitis 4 times this year due to bacterial infec... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

vesting period for accued vacation to be payable on termination
I was involuntarily terminated from my position as IT Manager on Jan 8, 2004. I had accrued 38.2 hours of vacation time, and this time is documented on my paystubs. When terminating me, my employer to... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Breach of Contract?
Let me start by saying that I posted once already and was responded to very helpfully, thank you. I think we've reasonably established that I have not signed a non-compete form. So my new question is,... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

can my employer require me to pay for my benefits while off on fmla due to surgery?
non union government employee applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Does every employer need to give grievances? And pay for it?
My brother passed needed the day off thought I would get paid for it. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can an employer, refuse insurance to just one employee when they pay for the rest of the employees in full???
see original question applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is a write up, reduction in pay any demotion after refusing to falisy document be retaliation
My question is my details applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

The Employer claimed its mistake, not racial discrimination
The employer denied of racial discrimination and the employer claimed that was the mistake on its part; however, the employer agreed to pay very very very small amount of money to the charging party, ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Terminated prior to resignation date - Am I liable to repay relocation bonus?
Terminated prior to resignation date - bonus and PTO pay-out withheld to offset repayment of relocation expenses per employment contract. Per contract, I was liable to repay expenses in the event I re... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

I am entitled to 76 hours of vacation pay, I worked out my two week notice and my former employer will not pay me for these hours. There is nothing in the handbook that states if you resign you will not be paid for vacation days not used? What can I do to
I have my handbook for this former job and no where in it says that I will not be paid for vacation used if I leave my job. I worked out my two week notice and when asked about being paid for the vaca... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Prime Contractor Refusing to Pay 1099 (sub)
A pseudo-govt client instructed me (my small business) that I would have to work through one of their approved prime contractors. We did through them on prior projects and I was brought back for a sec... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

filed for retirement eft 2-17-23, injured on job 17 days later, 11-17-22. amp won't let me rescind retirement papers. I am on TDD. catastrophic arm injury. is ploy to get me off w.c. and onto state retirement. 60% less income than w.c. is this legal
as mentioned, 22 yrs with this employer, aged 70 now. thought I would retire 2-17-23, with 22 full yrs of service. injured 11-17-22 lifting aluminum walkway. torn triceps muscle. misdiagnosed and sent... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Retaliation/wrongful demotion?
Sam has worked between 44 and 50 hours each week. Regardless of how many hours he works, he's paid $3000 per month. He questioned his supervisor about this and was told that he is not entitled to over... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I have been providing cleaning services for a company for the last 11 years. 7 days a week. Never once have been paid any benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance or overtime. (We are not on the clock, I come in after hours and get paid a salary)
Worked 11 years for the company 7 days a week. 364 days out of the year. Not once have they paid me benefits. (Paid vacation, Overtime, Health insurance.) Not under contract. For the first couple of y... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Conflict Of Interest Fraud & Harrassment
I am an IT contract worker doing work for a public company that has $390 billion in assets. My employer is the staffing agency that has a relationship with the public company as a vendor, seems to me ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What are the rules and employer must follow when letting someone go?
How must it be handled. Who must be the person to terminate? Can a COO's sister just do it? When should I get my final pay? When they said they would? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Hi,
I had quit by job in September 2017, because she kept calling me off work for her own personal reasons and was effecting my pay and hours. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

if I give my 2weeks notice does my employer have to pay me my pto in texas
I just don't want to leave money on the table applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Equal Pay Discrimination?
I apologize, but I removed the details in case my employer is lingering around these boards. Thank you everyone for responding. applies to California  ·  1 answer

can my husband collect because his pay was cut three hundred dollars
he works in conn. but we live in RHODE ISLAND applies to Rhode Island  ·  0 answers

work (demotion)
If you are a assitant manger(hourly) and you step down from that position is your employee allowed to cut your pay? applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Where I work they are closing my department they have offered a another job at less pay. It is almost half of what I make now and it is not in my skill set can they do that
Just wondering applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Confusion about overtime pay...
I recently accepted a job position with the title of assistant manager for a local chain of speciality retail shops. I was told that I would recieve a salary of XX, XXX per year, but that also anythin... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does vacation accrual method need to be available to employees?
I recently voluntarily left a position I had been in for two years. I gave two weeks notice as required in our employee handbook and I was let go three days early. I understand I have no recourse as P... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Does this constitute a constructive discharge?
My husband worked for a small trucking company, he worked for this company for almost 4 years. For the last 3 1/2 years he has had one specific coal haul that he did. The only time that he did not hau... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work a 12 hour shift (7p - 7a). We are given a shift differential for working nights. Can my employer withhold any of this differential if I clock out before 7am? For instance, I clock in at 6:45 pm. Once my shift is over I clock out at 6:50 am. Can my
My employer wants to withhold four hours of differential pay if we clock out before 7 am. For instance, if we clock out before 7 am (e.g. 6:45 am), they want to withhold the four hours of differential... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I started working for a company selling capital equipment. When I started I was told it was a salary plus commission job. The commission was 4.5% of the elidgable dollars from the sale and would be paid as the customer made their payments. Example the dea
The company essentially still owes me $28k from deals that were considered closed in 2018. But the customers are still making progress payments to the company. That will b made in 2019. The just chang... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Disclosure of deceptive pricing to customers - legal risk to me
I have been working for a former employer as an independent rep. for about 8 mos. I have become very uncomfortable with some of their pricing approaches to my customers, primarily claiming a higher co... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I signed a non-compete, then gave 2 weeks notice and was fired. Can they still enforce?
I signed a non-compete, then gave 2 weeks notice one year later due to a dramatic degrease in sales leads and pay. (100% commission sales). The day I gave my 2 weeks, I was told to leave. I feel as th... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Is this a legal tactic
I have been working for my current employer for 3 years now without a written or sighned contract. I started working for him for a set weekly rate which meant if we didn't work I didn't get payed by h... applies to California  ·  1 answer

nanny overtime
I have a nanny who is scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with 1 wk sick, 1 wk vaca and paid holidays to start. Our family takes more than 1 week vacation every year, but cannot afford to pay her for t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Holiday and Overtime in same week
I am classified as "salaried with overtime" so when I reach 41 hours, I am paid at 1/2 time. That stinks enough. My question is: During a holiday week for which I am paid for the holiday (as the compa... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Need job, but former employment contract keeping me from being employed with another company.
I had gone to a company sponsored truck driving school, and signed an employment contract stating that I had to work for the company for eight months and they would pay for the cost of the school. Thi... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was offered servant pay after 13 1/2 years working for Walmart will I still be able to collect from my un employment is it a good idea to sign the package
Help applies to California  ·  1 answer

timeliness of paycheck
Do employers have to pay you by a certain time of day? My employer handsout our checks so late, the banks are already closed. applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

MacDonald stopped for two weeks repairing,   Who will pay for the permanent low-income employee's wages? What is the last aspect of the law?
MacDonald stopped for two weeks repairing,   Who will pay for the permanent low-income employee's wages? What is the last aspect of the law? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Unsure of Non-Compete requirements
I signed a non-compete agreement when I was first hired by my former company as a sales rep. I have been recently terminated due poor performance in sales. I signed the agreement on Sept. 19, 2001, bu... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

maternity leave and vacation
Good Day, I am a citizen of US and work for a non-profit organization. I am 7.5 months pregnant and I was informed today that my last day of work will be december 2, 2005 and that my position is elimi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Am I eligible for vacation pay that has been earned even though I was just terminated?
I just became eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation on 11/2/2010 after nine years of employment. On the 11/18/2010 I was terminated but I already received the paperwork stating that I was eligible for... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for vacation pay that has been earned even though I was just terminated?
I just became eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation on 11/2/2010 after nine years of employment. On the 11/18/2010 I was terminated but I already received the paperwork stating that I was eligible for... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Discrimination during pregnany: wages, forced maternity leave.
At the beginning of 2009, my employer cut everyone's wages 20% and management 10%. Managers had to work a full schedule on the 10% cut, while the rest of the staff was permitted to take a day off per ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Paying back relocation when orginial terms were changed by my company
I signed a relocation package in Sept 2011 for a new position which included a higher base salary and a 50% bonus potential, this was a signed offer letter. My relocation agreement states I must pay b... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a Holiday policy reduce the number of Holidays for some employees while granting to most?
Company policy is 12 paid holidays, received only if scheduled to work those days. Some workers required to work weekends. New policy makes most Holidays fall on Mondays. E.G. Workers who don't work o... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My management position is being eliminated and I have been offered a much lower position at 2/3rd of my current salary. Can I hold my employer responsible for paying me my current salary since this demotion is through no fault of my own?
My company is consolidating several offices together. Due to this, my position as office manager is being eliminated. The company is creating a new position for someone to oversee the new consolidated... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can a company make me pay back relocation expenses if I have not signed a contract
I have been working at my present job for almost 2.5 years. The company has a good relocation package, and another that is even better for existing employees transferring to another company location. ... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

How long do I get off work when my child is born?
I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. I have a c-section scheduled in 2 weeks and have had the fmla paperwork completed, turned in and approved since july. I have since only used one day of fmla where my ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Repayment of Signing Bonus and Relocation Expenses
We have an employee that was paid a signing bonus and relocation and signed the agreement that he would have to pay both back if he left before 1 year. He is leaving after 4 months and wants to only r... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Sick pay/pto confusion on check stub
My bf has been at his company for almost a year and it is a very small company (less than 10 employees). His check stubs have never listed how many sick hours he has, according to state law they shoul... applies to California  ·  0 answers

how log does a employer have to furnish access to paystubs
I worked at a place. They use direct deposit. I didn't receive paystubs for most of the year because they didn't have time or "couldn't " fix it. I asked employer and was told they would have office m... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Overtime for salary
I was hired two years ago by my current employer. I received a letter confirming I was hired at a specified salary but I would receive overtime for any time over 46 hours. The overtime would be paid q... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I think my boss owes me more money and componsations
She don't pay overtime there is no real way to keep track of hours .just have to take her word and she can take whatever she wants from me in charges out of my check applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

When I was terminated last week. The reasons were that she can not afford pay role and it was followed up with your wife has a good job and your insurance is covered thru her so this will be easier on you compared to the others. I am 60 and the others are
see above applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

what do i do if I think my boss owes me more money and componsations?
She don't pay overtime there is no real way to keep track of hours .just have to take her word and she can take whatever she wants from me in charges out of my check applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

How enforceable is this non-compete in PA?
I have been offered a position with a company in PA. They have sent me an offer letter as well as a non-compete they would like me to sign. The non-compete seems to have overly restrictive covenants a... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I have been with a company in a contract position for six months. The contract is expiring. I received an offer of employment from another company in our same office , who does the same type work. We’re all contractors and subcontractors in the same ind
I have been with a company in a contract position for six months. The contract is expiring. I received an offer of employment from another company in our same office , who does the same type work. We... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

After calling in sick for three days, I'm being forced to resign or sign a new offer letter with a significant pay cut by being put on unpaid admin leave?? Is this legal especially when I have 165 hours of pto saved up?
After calling in sick for three days, I'm being forced to resign or sign a new offer letter with a significant pay cut by being put on unpaid admin leave?? I am an exempt employee and I have 165 hrs o... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If you get 2 weeks of paid vacation can an employer say if you take during peak season at company then they will take 2 days of vacation for every one used? I live in wisconsin
This employer gives 2 weeks of paid vacation every year use or lose and the companies peak season is summer time and boss is upset when I want to use time during summer he is now wanting to change han... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Salary getting cut in half, benefits taken away, being harassed. Is there anything I can do?
I was sought out by a company that wanted to hire me right away for 80k a year plus benefits. It was more then I was making at the time so I accepted. I did not sign a contract or anything stating wha... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Want to know the limits of companies I can accept offers with given a non-compete clause.
I was never given a copy, but got one from a laid off employee. The non-compete says for 18 months I can't become an employee of any business in competition with or similar to my company (software dev... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer sue me over a non-compete agreement
I was hired as a sales manager and signed a non-comptete agreement by my current employer. After 1 year my employer demoted me down to an entry level sales rep with 15 years experience behind me. They... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

Can my wages be cut for no reason?
Ten years ago I was asked to take over another person's job duties and my pay was increased 13% as compensation. Three years ago I realized I was being underpaid, went to my boss and HR and both went ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Aloha . My name is Francisco young. Question is. If an employee so called violates county policy and receives disciplinary action. Part of the discipline is to sign a last chance agreement. 6 months later he gets discharged for violation of that agreement
Hawaii administrative law 12 -5-51 Aloha . My name is Francisco young. Question is. If an employee so called violates county policy and receives disciplinary action. Part of the discipline is to sign ... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

Illegal paycut?
I have been working as a third shift waitress for over a year. When I was hired I was told I was getting paid $8 an hour from 10-8am and that I was getting paid this because along with serving I also ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

My company is based in FL. An employee is resigning and wants to know if he will be paid unused PTO.
Important that we are following the employment laws. Can we negotiate a fair amount? Or just not pay any of it? We need help! Thank you. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My mother and I were only two people laid off from job is that legal
Small business we had previously complained about pay checks being late. We were given 1 days notice. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Can my employer cut my pay to minimum wage if I quit
I did not give my 2 weeks notice I was just wondering if it is legal or not to do if its not stated in our employee handbook? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are there any employment and labor lawyers that offer free consultations?
My boyfriend needs an employment and labor lawyer. Because of the situation I quickly outlined in the question I asked on April 8 "Can An Employer Who Is Also Your Landlord Force You To Work For Free ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Are there any employment and labor lawyers that offer free consultations?
My boyfriend needs an employment and labor lawyer. Because of the situation I quickly outlined in the question I asked on April 8 "Can An Employer Who Is Also Your Landlord Force You To Work For Free ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can a CA employer not pay an outside sales rep (paid commission only) for use of personal vehicle?
100% Outside sales rep in CA. Paid comm only. No reimb of mileage/gas for driving personal vehicle, use of my cell phone or any other exp I pay to do my job - is that legal? Also, comm is paid 45 days... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Re: Dion Cassata--Equal Pay
Dion Cassata responded earlier concerning equal pay. I resigned as supervisor of security at my job because the management would not support me as supervisor, or the company's written policies concern... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Billable time & required time in the office?
My boyfriend recently took a job doing ITS, website management, and website design work. He was told he would be paid $10 an hour for the ITS/website managment stuff and $20 and hour for any of the de... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can a employer cut wage of a subcontractor because of their spouse?
I'm the spouse of the individual that I'm asking the question for. I did do something to CMA on a piece of equipment that my wife's boss currently owns and because of this, he basically has split the ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Consultancy company threatening to sue after I left. Demanding $5K as training costs.
I joined a Consultancy company in New York and they made me sign a document stating I need to pay $5000 as training and lodging costs if I leave them during the training period and up until I get plac... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Where can I find a San Francisco attorney who is familiar with the rules of Civil Service employment? A friend who had
Someone working at City College of San Francisco was "bumped" (female, age 66) from her job due to layoffs elsewhere in the City system. Any worker City-wide of her classification number with more sen... applies to California  ·  0 answers

The dealer group I work for was sold to another dealergroup, and now the new group is not paying me
My car dealership was recently sold from one owner to another. The new owner has not paid my commissions, and while I have not yet spoken to my gm, I think he will refuse to pay and will do so because... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Can I be terminated for taking legal action to collect on bounced checks?
I work in Jacksonville, for an Orlando based security company. For three weeks I was issued paychecks, one cashed at a grocery store which was later returned NSF that I had to pay back to avoid prosec... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

When I was fired my boss told me they were going in another direction and
I have never been written up and my termination came as a complete surprise. My employer told unemployment a different reason than they told me for the termination. Less than 30 days prior I reported ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

what are my options with an employer who has not given me final pay
on the 28th of february, my wife attempted to cash four of my paychecks. there was only enough money in my employers payroll account to cash two of them. my boss had left for the day so I tried to cal... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Everything changed when i was hired and then when i ask my job was threaten
So I found what I thought would be a cool Job and I had a job that was paying me about $21 an hour to drive Bus with a CDL B. They would pay for my CDL training plus their company traing for $500 a we... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Sign disclaimer under duress to receive pay check
Just an incredible wealth of information here! THANK YOU! Although... after reading the many situations here, I haven't found mine. I worked for a company in Maryland as a skilled craftsman. The owner... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

I went on maternity leave via FMLA and decided to resign after it. Because it's pointless to come back for 2 weeks after being off for 12, I made it effective immediately. I had 1 week vacation left. Can they just not pay it?
I went on maternity leave via FMLA and decided to resign after it. Because it's pointless to come back for 2 weeks after being off for 12, I made it effective immediately. I had 1 week vacation left. ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I've been employed 10 plus yrs with a company. Last year they had to increase my pay to bring me up to what the new hires were started in at. Are there any laws governing salary for long time employees? Thank you!
None applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I have been furloughed indefinitely by an employer who I received a relocation from 3 months ago. Does the furlough negate the requirement for me to pay them back if I find a new job?
Same as question applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

i am a day care teacher accused of hitting a child, I was suspended with out pay during the investigation. The investigation was found to be a false claim, my employee fired me anyway, but waited until the investigation was over. Do I have any recourse
I was begged by my employer to come back to work and they would give e a $3 hour raise per hour. My job is being a day care teacher, after being back not even a week I was accused of hitting a child, ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Have any of my rights been violated and do I have any cause to garner additional severence?
I have been Director of Purchasing for a small $15M garment manufacturer for 6.5 years. I have not had a review in 4 years. I was verbally complimented highly for my performance last Dec. and given a ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

For 3 plus years I worked at a place called Mikron Industries and terminated for a positive drug tes
I had over $3,000 in unpaid vacation and sick time that I had never collected ! Now I understand that the sick time is excusable for them not paying me but the vacation time was mine that I was alread... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Lifelong disease with approved intermittent FMLA being denied 12 weeks
Over two years ago I was diagnosed with a lifelong disease completed paperwork and was approved intermittent FMLA. Close to my one year anniversary was told we work on a rolling basis and my days woul... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

tampa fl My company recently laid me off I had requested my vacation next month I had 40 hours. I called them today they said they don't pay for vacation .
tampa fl My company recently laid me off I had requested my vacation next month I had 40 hours. I called them today they said they don't pay for vacation . applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I have an employee that was working for my company for 5 years. She left during her day work and never came back. Now she is asking for her PTO. What is the law in Florida? do i have to pay her the PTO or no?
I have an employee that was working for my company for 5 years. She left during her day work and never came back. Now she is asking for her PTO. What is the law in Florida? do i have to pay her the PT... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can an employer force me to sign a Non Compete agreeement after I have been let go in order to receive my final check?
Was Project Manager for construction company. No contracts/paperwork signed before or during employment. Owner/Boss quits Project/Company that we are working for in Alabama and brings us back to Oklah... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Unpaid Commission and salary vs. hourly
My employer of 2 1/2 years does not pay a weekly salary, overtime at a rate of time and a half, or time worked out of the office unless pre-approved. I am considered salaried/non-exempt and told I am ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is the statute of limitations on wage overpayment in New Jersey? Our payroll company is claiming that my co-workers and I have been overpaid a few dollars an hour since the beginning of our contracts and now want us to pay them back. In my case, it
What is the statute of limitations on wage overpayment in New Jersey? Our payroll company is claiming that my co-workers and I have been overpaid a few dollars an hour since the beginning of our contr... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I worked for a company for 9 years and I was offered other job making more money my company offered me more money and what they offered me said that it was the highest they could offer me I waited 5 months after I was told it would start. and when I final
Mangers who been there 9 years and was told they would be getting a raise and was capped off. waited 5 months and they bring in new mangers for me to train and they start off making a lot more money t... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I was employed by the District Attorney after almost 20 years of service. On the day of break for Christmas holidays, I was told that I was being demoted and and my pay drastically cut. I was given until Tuesday to make up my mind. I was replaced with a 3
was employed by the District Attorney after almost 20 years of service. On the day of break for Christmas holidays, I was told that I was being demoted and and my pay drastically cut. I was given unti... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Can you force comission employees to work OT?
I work for a debt consolidation agency where I was originally hired as a " comission only " employee. Due to the fact that some weeks, there are some employees that DO NOT acquire any deals the employ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Ify employer gives me to much responsible and then fired me for not being able to handle it after working overtime no pay being put in positions that could cost my me my life and no one helped me
I was terminated unfaily and now I'm loosing everything I own applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

I was working for Carl’s Jr. Restaurant in California from 1989-2007 and only 2 times I obtain my vacation pay can you help me with this question please.
I left my job because I have to take care my mother with Alzheimer’s applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I drop the pay of an executive in our business to $0 for the remainder of the year?
This employee wants to reduce their salary to help the company. They are exempt, dropping to 10 hrs per week. We are not a union shop. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can i get paid for timee of suspension
Was suspending for sexual harrassment. Never interviewed. Was off work 2 weeks no pay. Moved to anothet store and have counseling letter. Never investigated applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I am a swap driver for a auto dealership. I have to use my own funds to pay for tolls and gas but have to wait 2 weeks for reimbursement. sometimes that comes to several hundreds of dollars of which I cannot afford, I live on ssi
I am a swap driver for a auto dealership. I have to use my own funds to pay for tolls and gas but have to wait 2 weeks for reimbursement. sometimes that comes to several hundreds of dollars of which I... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do I have a right to my USED Vacation Pay if my boss fired me a week later?
I relocateed to a new city in California for a position that was presented as a better opportunity. I was left without childcare sudden and unexpectedly and wasn't familiar with the area. I contacted ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

PTO Payout Laws
Is it against PA law for an employer to only pay out 50% of my earned PTO time? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Vacation time have not accumulated since january why been there since 1989
Can employers hold vacation pay applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I am a salary employee paid twice a month. I took advanced PTO that they are now taking back 3.5 hours a payperiod. However, they are deducting at the hourly rate per pay-period not my yearhly hourly rate. becuase I am paid twice a month - my pay is the s
I am paying back advanced PTO at different rates each payperiod for hte same number of hours (3.5). I am salary non-exempt and get paid twice a month. each payperiod is the same base amount. however e... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Employer overpaid me after I ended employment. They have asked for that money back, but use a 3rd party payroll company. Should I contact payroll company to see if previous employer has already been reimbursed for payroll company's mistake, before I start
Company overpaid me after I quit, without me realizing. They have asked for money back, I have agreed to payment plan, because money was spent. However, they use a 3rd party payroll company, that they... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

On call pay
Am I entitled to compensation if I have to call a telephone number to see if I am required to work for each day. applies to California  ·  1 answer

A company I used to work for called me and told me they were creating a new team and wanted to know if I would come back as the Office Manager, I left another job and was excited to take that position. I have worked their now for almost 7 months. About a
A company I used to work for called me and told me they were creating a new team and wanted to know if I wanted to be a part of it and wondered if I would come back as the Office Manager, I left anoth... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

i was working as an independent contractor for a cleaning company based our of maryland, however i live in pa. my checks were missing mkney for several months so i finally threatened to quit, my boss and i had many arguements where he stated he was not go
i was working as an independent contractor for a cleaning company based our of maryland, however i live in pa. my checks were missing mkney for several months so i finally threatened to quit, my boss ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was terminated from my job about 4 months before my anniversary date, which would've made 5 yrs. should i have been pro-rated for 8 months of vacation pay? I worked 12 months before I was eligible for a vacation when I started the job. That would add up
I was terminated from my job about 4 months before my anniversary date, which would've made 5 yrs. should i have been pro-rated for 8 months of vacation pay? I worked 12 months before I was eligible f... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Employer Refuse To Pay For Earned Vacation Time For A Previous Contract
I work for a government contractor. I recently found out that I should have been getting paid some vacation time for continual service that I wasn't paid for. When I brought it to my employer attentio... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

i quit and hours cut from 5.97 to 5.15 is this legal
i quit my jobs because of difficulties with my manger. she didnt accept my notice of only 9 days. she would only take the full 14. she told me she was cutting my pay to 5.15 if i gave the notice. i co... applies to Georgia  ·  2 answers

what are your suggestions on what I should do...
I was on FMLA several reasons, spouse medical situation, birth of a daughter and personal mental health, I was suggested by management to take some time off to reconnect with my self since I was not p... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can I be terminated because of one incident in my 38 months with employer?
On 9/30/11, I had a meeting with the Director of an agency and the client working in their facility. The Director wanted to end the program with the client because he failed to perform his duties to t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer make an employee pay a damage deductible in the state of Kansas. The company is self insureds
Deductible applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer pay overtime to one exempt employee and not the other exempt employees?
applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

what laws guide overtime pay
where can laws be found on labor? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it required to get a pay raise after your 90 day probation
Work raise applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Exempt Salary Manager that worked 21 paid days, yet employer only paid for 18 and refuses to pay out
I am a salary exempt manager for a food service company. The month of August was a 21 day pay month (meaning I would need to work a minimum of 21 days to receive my salary. I am new to the company and... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

how does an employers personal bankruptcy effect a wage claim of illegal deductions and nonpayment of the last weeks paycheck?
in 2015 i filed a claim with thee illinois department of labor. My employer illegally deducted $200 a week from my paycheck for rent when there was no rental agreement, rent was supposed to be include... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

What should I do if my eployer fails to pay my final check?
I quit my job a few weeks ago. My final paycheck was due on Monday and should have been direct deposited to my bank account. I even contacted my back to verify that they had not received the deposit. ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I left my company (on good terms with notice) in December where I was a full time hourly employee. I could not transfer my position as there was not one available at the time. Now 5 months later I have accepted a part time position with them in hopes that
I left my company (on good terms with notice) in December where I was a full time hourly employee. I could not transfer my position as there was not one available at the time. Now 5 months later I hav... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Age Discrimination, Harrassment to force resignation
I was hired 7 years ago as Chief Engineer of a large hotel. The position has been management (supervision, delegation, discretionary judgement,etc). My new general manager of 3 weeks told me he wanted... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

ABSOLUTELY NOT PAYING FOR CONSULTATION!
If your employer ask you to go back on your on time and finish a job without pay. Because of a mistake that was made that was not necessarily your fault or for whatever reason. Is that a violation of ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can my former employer require me to pay back vacation time at end of my employment?
I live and work in Missouri. I recently accepted a new job, but have roughly 4 weeks of vacation time in my current job. I asked my boss about it when I gave him 2 weeks notice and he said that the on... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can I accept job from employers former client
I am in the IT field and worked for a consulting/staffing company that farms its employees out to other companies. I recenetly left in September 2002 to look for a better employer. When I was hired, I... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

how can i appeal a wilful misconduct decision?
I worked in a doctors office for 4 years. i was asked to go into a meeting with supervisor and manager and was being accused of padding my time card by talking to another medical provider on the clock... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

I started working about 2 & a half months ago and they weren't able to pay me until after FIVE weeks because HR didn't put me in the computer system. And when i got my first check it was missing money because they didn't put all my correct hours. & they t
I started working about 2 & a half months ago and they weren't able to pay me until after FIVE weeks because HR didn't put me in the computer system. And when i got my first check it was missing money... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Signed under duress, conditions not met
I work at a hotel that uses an outside company to conduct "mystery shopper" calls. The hotel agents are required to follow a script while the callers are to call and make reservations. During this cal... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Can my boss call me names and not pay me at all?
I work as a server.. But i don't get paid at all. He calls me bad names. He has offered himself and a co worker to me.. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Does the accused have the right to know the alligations?
I was accused of sexual harassment and fired all within 15 minutes. I was not told what the allegations were or even given my final pay check. Do I have a right know what she claims I did? applies to California  ·  0 answers

i took a day off with out pay which was my choice now my company is saying i have to use vacation time can they do that even tho i said i don't want to use vacation time?
i took a day off with out pay which was my choice now my company is saying i have to use vacation time can they do that even tho i said i don't want to use vacation time? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

i work for a non profit company when i was offered my job i signed a non compete
At time of hire they offered me a base salary as well as a per bin bonus (I'm a site finder/territory manager for a non profit that collects clothes and shoes. They also ogreed to pay me $.30 per mile... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

What can a wage claim do to compensate unpaid wages?
My husband worked for a start-up company who owes him apx. $11,000 in wages and health care reimbursements. We have a signed letter from them stating the amount owed to him and their intent to pay him... applies to California  ·  1 answer

IF you have FMLA and you get sick from the flu from other employees. How should the company pay you as FMLA from your sick time or not. Our company if you take a sick day you loose a sick day. Not sure this is legal.
if you are on FMLA and you get sick from the flu from other employees, dos the company have the right not to pay you as FMLA sick time. Our company has a policy if you use a sick day you loose a sick ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

can the demote me and cut my pay for using sick time?
This manager had already wrongfully suspended me because he was angry his mom had to work a little harder in our department. He is doing everything in his power to let me go, there was an incident las... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My boss won't mail me my final paycheck and keeps telling me I have to pay for damage to the company vehicle, is he allowed to do this?
The incident accord 4 months prior to me quiting and he is now looking for payment after I had quit. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I live in the state of New Jersey. My employer decided to let me go after 13 years of employment. He was so kind as to give me 4 weeks of severence pay, but I have 14 days of vacation time. My question is are they two separate things? Or can he just roll
I live in the state of New Jersey. My employer decided to let me go after 13 years of employment. He was so kind as to give me 4 weeks of severence pay, but I have 14 days of vacation time. My questio... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus?
I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus?
I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus?
I had a sign in bonus that required 2 years commitment. I resigned Before 2 years. My employer’s group is dissolved. Do I have to pay back the bonus? applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can my employer hold me responsble for an orverbooking?
Is it legal for my employer to make me pay the difference when a rental is found the is more expensive after a double booking? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I live in Colorado. I earn 5 vacation days after 1 year employment. I was terminated at 11 months. Does my employer have to pay the 11 accured months
I think it's all in the question applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

If I quit or am terminate from dollar tree will i be able to collect my vacation pay?
I am going to give 2 weeks notice an have accrued 30hrs of vacation time. applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I put in a 2 week notice in Florida at a job I've been with for 4 years I had a week vacation left and they said that they would pay me out on that like they did on a previous empoyee and now the day of me getting my last check they tell me they are not g
Help applies to Florida  ·  1 answer


I live in Tennessee, and have a couple of issues going on. I was at my previous employer for 2 years ( I did have a non-compete)but, left the position because I didnt agree with some of the ways they ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Is this a case of gender/pregnancy discrimination?
I am a Correction Officer at a Prison. The contract between our union and the employer states that: "The employer will make a good faith effort to provide alternative, comparable work and equal pay to... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin... applies to California  ·  0 answers

lies in job offer
I was hired a little over a year ago by a company and have a copy of the job offer that I signed that stated my pay as hourly amount or commission whichever is greater, starting 5 days prior to my sta... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I still work for my employer I've been working for them full time for 6 months, now all of a sudden my employer tell me one day he needs to make changes to the schedule and to call him next week Wednesday to see about my schedule I called he said we don't
I still work for my employer I've been working for them full time for 6 months, now all of a sudden my employer tell me one day he needs to make changes to the schedule and to call him next week Wedne... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

equal pay for equal but more work
I am security guard 3rd shift for ywca homeless shelter.. Recent admin change now pays 10-12 for all shifts. I was hired as a lone security guard for 3rd shift @ 9 dollars an hr. New hires are paid mo... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer does not want to honor my hourly rate
Hi, I am a consultant and work for a contract house, I get paid hourly for my work. During my first year working for my employer, they deducted $Y every hour worked. The deduction was due to the fact ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Hello, I Recently Got An Offer With An Employer Who Asked Me To Sign On Agreement Which Is Liquidated Damages Agreement. I Signed That And Could Not Join The New Company. I Sent Them An Email Before 2 Days Of Joining Date But Now They Are Asking Me To Pay
Hello, I Recently Got An Offer With An Employer Who Asked Me To Sign On Agreement Which Is Liquidated Damages Agreement. I Signed That And Could Not Join The New Company. I Sent Them An Email Before 2... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can my salary be docked?
I started to work for small company in January 2010 as a temp. I was hired in May 2010 as a permanent employee. At the time I was told that I would be salary exempt and if I worked overtime I would no... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Company pre-paid monthly per diem expense & wants repayment for time not used
I have been working out of town on a project for 10 months and am paid my regular wage as well as a 5-day/week per diem rate amount decided by my employer. My per diem was paid monthly before the firs... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Salaried time requirements
Is there a limitation to the hours that can be required of a salaried employee? Is it governed by level of pay and responsibilities of the job? If so, where would I find this information? applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I was put in “leave of absence” due to the covid 19 pandemic. My first file was 4 weeks ago. My pay weeks are NON MON DISALLOWED. What does this mean and why?
Needing help understanding applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

My boss has decided to pay us once a month. we have been getting paychecks bi weekly. what is the proper time frame for this to take place.
We are already on a week lag and now he wants to start paying us once a month. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I was laid off this past week due to COVID19 is the company required to pay me my PTO?
Its a doctors office and patients either didnt show up or cancelled appointments. So they cited financial reasons. applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Yes my company BJ’s wholesale club just told me they were realigning their business and they didn’t go some positions I’m an HR manager and they chose to let me go with the servants pay but they’re asking me to sign the papers right now but online
I live in Florida applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I sold a company, but unlawfully told my payroll company that I was still doing consulting for the new owner, and it was easier if they continued to pay me as before I sold. (I wasn't doing any work for them) I wanted to purchase a house, and wanted to ha
I sold a company, but unlawfully told my payroll company that I was still consulting for the new owner, and it was easier if they continued to pay me as before I sold. (Although I wasn't doing any wor... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Are employers held accountable for repeated over payment of wages to employees?
This question, like others I have seen, involves over payment of wages after leaving the company. When I received what should have been my last paycheck from my previous employer, I noticed that they ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employer asking for a less accurate invoice?
Hello MEL: I am a yoga teacher in CA. There have been some changes in the rules for yoga studios regarding teachers in the last year. At most studios we are considered "employees" so that our taxes ar... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was asked to put in for my remaining vacation days. I also have been looking for another job and found a new job. I gave my two weeks notice but it falls on the beginning of my last two vacation days. Am I still entitled to get pay both vacation days or
I have been looking for a full time job for some time. At the beginning of September of this year I was asked to pick the remaining days of my vacation. If they were consecutive days I were to give th... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Severence contract still in force?
I worked for a company for 1 year, I was considered a "mission critical" employee. The company was having financial problems and to entice me to stay offered a very lucrative severence agreement Signe... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Variable Comission without prior notice
Hi, I joined my company 3 yrs back with base pay at 15% comission..it was a fairly new company and i was the first sales person..also..office manager too. In span of 3 yrs, every year our revenue has ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

If I give a two week notice but don't finish the two weeks can my employer pay me minimum wage in Texas?
My new employer needs me to start a couple of days sooner. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I sue my company for harassment while still working for them
I am harassed daily and forced to work unlimited overtime, I have to work 9-10 hours a day plus saturdays with no extra pay. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Alegation of use of acohol at lunch.
came back from lunch to work for one hour before taking the rest of the day off on personal time off. I had arraignments to meet a friend at my house to move a couch and love set to my rental house wi... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Alegation of use of acohol at lunch.
came back from lunch to work for one hour before taking the rest of the day off on personal time off. I had arraignments to meet a friend at my house to move a couch and love set to my rental house wi... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Any recourse for under the table employee and breach of contract, unpaid wages?
I have voice mails and text messages from my boss attesting to my great performance at work. I was paid off the books, and under the table by her for over six months. I have evidence as to the contrac... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My position is being eliminated. My boss asked me if I wanted this other position which is similar but lower pay. If i do, she would give it to me. I declined. Conversation took place by phone. now she is asking me to give her a notice.
My position is being eliminated. My boss asked me if I wanted this other position which is similar but lower pay. If i do, she would give it to me. I declined. Conversation took place by phone. now sh... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

bounced payroll checks
My boss keeps bouncing our paychecks, then takes days, even weeks to make good on them. Can we insist on direct deposit, certified check, or pay in cash? Is he breaking any laws? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can my boss withhold my pay check, if I don't have direct deposit?
I'm being told that I have to have a checking account. She has taken my over time from me and speaking to other employees about me. I've put in my two weeks and she has made it a very uncomfortable si... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

My employer say they accidentally terminated me and that what I was told after they hired me again and I started asking them why I didn't never get my last check I was with out work for 6 months
Still employed with the company sill trying to get my pay right some one went into their system and changed it the building manager said at ups Lathrop CA applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I be reprimanded in Indiana for leaving work due to not receiving a paycheck for previous time worked?
I did not receive a check for the last pay period today and nobody seems to know where it is. I'm highly frustrated and unable to focus on my duties. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Salary requirements for Law Enforcement presonnel (Texas)
I have read that there is an overtime exemption for law enforcement departments with less than 5 employees. Is the employer required to at least pay regular time after 40 hours or comp time after 40??... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

401k theft
January 11, 2003 To whom it may concern, In 1997-98 my husband and I took out a loan against our 401k. Thereafter, money was taken out of every check to pay back the loan. Recently we found out that t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Overtime pay, retaliation
For 22 years, I've worked at the local, family owned newspaper, and until last Friday, was the paper's Special Sections Coordinator/Real estate editor. For the first 20 years, I was salaried, working ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

taxing and pay and possibility of paying for consultation
If an employer is taking taxes out of my check but I have not yet filled out a W-4 what can I do? He has not even issued my irst heck which was due to me on the 15th of June and is trying to take out ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

The business I work for is the process of selling, the owners are telling us we will all lose our pto. Our company policy states Pto will be paid out at termination. Are they legal required to pay us out?
.. applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Am I REALLY salaried?
I have been employed for a CPA firm for the last 2 years, as an accountant on a salary basis. My checks are twice a month the same amount, regardless of hours worked. However, if I work overtime, I ge... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Can my commissions be delayed and quota reevaluated one week before payment was supposed to be made?
My company didnt issue commission plans until March this year. As a result they paid a recoverable draw for Jan and Feb commission pay periods. I received and accepted my commission plan in mid March,... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My job took out union dues before I became part of the union it's been over four months for them to return my money. What can I do
Union fees taken out of pay before I became a member applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My job tile was eliminated and my pay was cut, but I still do the exact same job and have documents that show the company I work for still referring to me by my old job tile? Is this legal?
My job tile was eliminated and my pay was cut, but I still do the exact same job and have documents that show the company I work for still referring to me by my old job tile? Is this legal? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I complain to human resources how about a write-up for my manager he then started to micromanage me
I'm a truck driver. I went to a company to pick up a load the shipping clerk called me the n-word I told her supervisor put it in writing she admitted calling me the n-word and her supervisor sign my ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Hi, I was hired and a relocation bonus was paid in order for me to work in Atlanta, a person at the office has mental issues and she has being disrespectful, overwriting my work, talking bad about me, she has the manager and director support, she cries if
Hi, I was hired and a relocation bonus was paid in order for me to work in Atlanta, a person at the office has mental issues and she has being disrespectful, overwriting my work, talking bad about me,... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I have worked for the Village of South Roxana Illinois for 2 years as a Variance Administrator. Upon the death of our Mayor it has been discovered I have been underpaid for the position as documented in the Village Standards. Can I get the retro pay for t
I have worked for the Village of South Roxana Illinois for 2 years as a Variance Administrator. Upon the death of our Mayor it has been discovered I have been underpaid for the position as documented ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Upaid wages and expenses
I was working for a AT&T vendor as a wireless test engineer, for abour 9 months. The company is based at West Monroe,LA. After I resign the position on 10/13, and still they didnt paid me for my last ... applies to Louisiana  ·  2 answers

I was recently rehired at a job I left. When I got back to the job I found out the management had changed. Due to an intolerable boss I decided to quit. I got my pay stub today and they cut my wages to minimum wage. When I was rehired they did not have me
I was recently rehired at a job I left. When I got back to the job I found out the management had changed. Due to an intolerable boss I decided to quit. I got my pay stub today and they cut my wages t... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

3 co-workers work in a community based group home for special needs. We reported to the proper boards abuse, neglect, and sexual harassment Due to this, We have had our overtime pay denied, we have our hours cut to nothing while some of us had to work ove
3 co-workers work in a community based group home for special needs. We reported to the proper boards abuse, neglect, and sexual harassment Due to this, We have had our overtime pay denied, we have ou... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

My employer wants me to pay for a charge back on a credit card transaction I took even though the name on the card matched the id is this legal in Missouri?
Said I'm responsible for the the card being a fraudulent applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I have been doing 24/7 On Call in a group for two a almost two and a half years
You are resticted after your 8 hours due to the reponse time. They only want pay per page not the time you have to stay around waiting. Isnt this a viloation of the FLSA and CLSA? applies to California  ·  1 answer

W4 discrepancy
Is it right to for an employer not to pay a newly hired employee a paycheck if there's a discrepancy with the W4 form i.e. entered exempt but was not qualified as one? Is it acceptable if there were e... applies to California  ·  1 answer

older worker severed
factory closing with one year left of current labor contract.have worked there 30 years,am now 50 years old.am i entitled to any benefits other than a very low severence pay? applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Tending bar for a non profit bar with no hourly wage. Promised commision ans bonuses. Barely made 40
Worked 8 hrs with lots of sidw labor and no pay applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Unpaid overtime, overpaid taxes and constructive termination.
I was trained to be a serviceman for a vending company in Texas in January of 2002. I was paid an hourly wage of $10.00, that went to $12.00/hr in January of 2003, after being rehired (I worked for an... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

After finding out about a 20yr old non work related knee injury my employer made me pay for a fit for duty physical and said if I passed I would continue to have a job. After passing the physical I was laid off do I have any legal options
After finding out about a 20yr old non work related knee injury my employer made me pay for a fit for duty physical and said if I passed I would continue to have a job. After passing the physical I wa... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for an employer in CA to require us to attend UNPAID MANDATORY MEETINGS during our lunch hour? I have a full-time job with hourly pay. For the past year, every 3 Months, my employer has required employees to attend mandatory meetings which typ
Is it legal for an employer in CA to require us to attend UNPAID MANDATORY MEETINGS during our lunch hour? I have a full-time job with hourly pay. For the past year, every 3 Months, my employer has re... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Isn’t firing me for sting I feel discriminated against and that I’m reportung it to EEOC illegal?
I worked for a company owned by two brother since June 2017. I resigned for another opportunity 10/18..on 10/20 I was asked to return by ONE of the owners with promises of a promotion soon. I accepted... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I was not paid overtime for one and half years, how do i collect back overtime?
I beleive that my current employer willing didn't pay me overtime. What is the process and how do I proceed? applies to Nebraska  ·  1 answer

Can an employer dock money out of your check for tow bills & car rental bills without my signature
Docking my pay for bills that I didn’t sign off on applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

If they have eveidence that the person has been sexually harassing people, should they be suspended with pay
You have witnesses of people hearing what's said, people witness him touching, text messages applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I have been accused of sexual harassment by a co-worker that was mad because I would not give her a fork lift license. H&R have found me 95% NOT guilty. Yet I lost 3 days pay and it is now on my record. A 25 year impeccable record. Can I sue them for Defa
I am an operations manager for Reddy Ice Corp, out of Springfield Mo. I have an impeccable record for the last 25 years. A new comp. had bought out Reddy Ice a year ago and the people they put in char... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Resigned, then terminated, policy for vaca pay differentiates between vol/invol
In Pennsylvania, an at-will state, a 7-year management employee resigns and provides the required 4-week notice and is immediately terminated. Written formal Policy Manual is in place and states payme... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Salary vs. Hourly
A few days ago I inquired about a salary vs. hourly question and received a very informative answer. I approached the controller in our company and she agreed completely with your reply but stated the... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can I file for unemployment if I go ahead and walk
I have complained on numerous occasions asking for help loads of hob duties that have been dumped on me in the process of a change over to another company that bought out. I have since talked to HR ab... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can a final paycheck be withheld due to unpaid Reimbursement Agreement?
First off, I'm in Arizona. I signed a Reimbursement Agreement with my former employer for off-site training. It noted the amount as $5000 total and said that that is to cover air fare, lodging, etc, a... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I have an employee whom has recently quit. He took vacation and is negative in his vacation. He was given a raise before he quit. At what rate of pay will the negative balance be repaid?
I have an employee whom has recently quit. He took vacation and is negative in his vacation. He was given a raise before he quit. At what rate of pay will the negative balance be repaid? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can I be forced to take a wage cut?
My employer has told me that they can no longer afford my salary and would like me to take a permanent 20% pay cut. I am the only one in the organization that has been asked to take this cut. Can they... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

bonus pay upon termination
I have worke for 10 months this year & are elgible for up to 8,000 bonus. My employer has offered 2 weeks severence. Can I get part of my bonus on top of that? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My employer keeps writing me bad checks and if I report him he will fire me, also payday is suppose to be on Friday but it's always late. Also when he does pay, he gives me a payroll check with no taxes being held
Glass machinery in tazwell Tennessee is the company, but I live in Kentucky applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

i started workin at this job they new i didnt have and id r any kid of identifaction..they still hired me will lil did i no that when it came to me geting my checks they said they couldnt pay me becuz i didnt have any id ..so there for thy havnt gave me n
i still have no id but i have school transcrps applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Hi, I gave my current job a 2 week notice. Today being payday he told me that VK time is now accrued. He said it was in the hand book I never got. So anyways he took 19 hours out of this check for my VK back in March. Now my pay stub says I have 19 hours
Help. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

see above
I worked for a period of 7 months. 2 checks were issued to me in the amount of $8750.00. No funds are available in the account.If I cash the checks they will both bounce. What should I do? I would be ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I work in GA as a hourly 911 employee. Because I have the most seniority in the center I make more per hour then anyone else. I would like to take advantage of a supervisor position that has opened but the county has informed me that this promotion will i
I am being asked to take a promotion with a pay cut applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Docked pay due to use of FMLA
I am on approved intermittent FMLA due to my son's disability. Both my supervisor and HR director dislike FMLA and have made working very difficult. Since I am salaried and also exempt from receiving ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

I am on disciplinary suspension at work while I wait for my court hearing as I have been charged (not yet convicted) of DUI. While I was off work I injured by wrist resulting in surgery. My employer has denied my short term disability benefits as they not
I am on disciplinary suspension at work while I wait for my court hearing as I have been charged (not yet convicted) of DUI. While I was off work I injured by wrist resulting in surgery. My employer h... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Abusive Work Environment - is there anything I can do?!
Hello, I am a full time non-exempt employee that is paid hourly. I have been working for this company in Philadelphia for almost 2 years now. Since the company has expanded and the owner brought in he... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

see above
RE: Non-compete contracts I have read several articles re: non-compete contracts on the internet and their validity after one was fired; however, I am still confused about the state of Texas upholding... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can an at-will employer change my hourly rate on my final paycheck that was sent to me after I left?
I worked for a family owned business for about four months. They are an at-will employer and I quit without notice. I was a manager-in-training and had been told by the owner that during my training, ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Am i a case of Discrimination ans/Wrongful Termination?
My former employer is a privately owned convenience store with 5 (going on 6) Gast stations+A tire shop+ A Comfort Inn; all of which have different business licensing but are ultimately the same compa... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

I feel wrongfully demoted?
My boss has recently hired his friend to get my position. Never was i informed about new positions available, he is getting a hire pay i have senority, we work full time no benefits and feel like it's... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

can an employer not pay me for a holiday that i was elegible for?
for some unclear reason i wasn't paid for the 4th of july holiday and i should of received it. i have made multiple phone calls and emails to my supervisor and all my efforts were brushed off applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Breach of contract
I signed a contract with my employer stating that they would pay for my insurance, profit-sharing, and sick leave. I have not received anything from them, and they refuse to dicuss it, so I terminated... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

On last Thursday I was in a leadership training...It was 4 people in leadership the owner stand, 'I pay you 4 Bitches for being here.. I felt offended.. What can I do?
Now because i brought it to her attention she has been paper pushing me. I am no ones Bitch thats not right I don't care if you sign my check. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I have two jobs. One is part time temporary status and they are trying to enforce a mandatory. We are not allowed to take time off our shifts with them. For me to attend would require I take time off my other job (part time status) and would lose pay from
I have two jobs. One is part time temporary status and they are trying to enforce a mandatory. We are not allowed to take time off our shifts with them. For me to attend would require I take time off ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

non compete & pay issues
I worked for a company called XXX for 15 years. I left this company to become employed by another company that sold the same type of services.. In 2002 I returned to my former employer XXX & continued... applies to Indiana  ·  2 answers

I came in ten minutes at Walmart they docked me 4 hrs is that legal in Tennessee
Walked 10 mins late and docked my pay 4 hrs applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Physician employment contract
Noncompete clause indicates physician, if in violation of the clause, must pay for locums if he is terminated. Is this standard practice? applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

PTO Florida for California Employee
I resigned from a company in Florida after 3 years of service. I have 195hrs in PTO are they obligated to pay this out? applies to California  ·  1 answer

non-exempt pay
non-exempt employees only get paid overtime if they have worked 40 hours in one week. Does it matter how many hours they work in a day? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

In California can they reduce my pay rate in the probation period if they feel I am not doing the best work in the position?
They told me I am getting paid $15 but they told me I am not showing the best work? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I have been told that my position has been eliminated after 15 years of service. they are giving me a serverance + cobra pay and vacation etc. I see there is another position with in the same company and applied. what does that do to my serverance? do i l
yes. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

If you resign with 2 weeks notice and the company terminates you before your last day?
If you have accrued vacation & Sick Time shouldn't the company pay you for the time? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

is this legal
I work at McDonalds. My owner wants to deduct a dollar from our pay checks each time our drive through time goes over 200 seconds. is this legal applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

hi, i'm marc, do you handle colorado workers comp buyouts?
I'm trying to get a buyout of my approved workers comp settlement to pay rent and other bills. applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Overtime for exempt and repayment of overpayment
I worked for a company as an exempt employee. My title was Technology Architect. I worked a lot of overtime - which did not bother me all that much at the time. From the week of April 2 (1999) to the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

In Arizona if I’m terminated when am I supposed to receive final pay check
If I got fired Thursday when am I supposed to receive my paycheck applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

In Arizona if I’m terminated when am I supposed to receive final pay check
If I got fired Thursday when am I supposed to receive my paycheck applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Can your pay be taken down 22% after you demote yourself from General Manager back to Asstiant.
I work for Tim Hortons with a private owner. I have worked for Tim Hortons since 2014 until now. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can a old employer owe me maternity leave pay that i never recieved
I just found out walmart has unclaimed money for me. Its from 2007 when i was employed there. I went on maternity leave but never paid. Could that be what it is. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Vacation reimbursement
I am considering leaving my job. If I do, is my company required to pay me for unused vacation time (as in California)? Or do I lose that time if I don't use it before I leave? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

retaliation or whistle blowing ?
Since filing complaints against my supervisor, my position with my company have become unbearable. Since raising the question of sexual harrassment by my supervisor against employees within the organi... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I willingly resigned on short notice due to relocation. Not because of any crime. Should I expect a check with my leave pay aftet 60 to 90 days? Or did that become invalid because I resigned so abruptly?
I was a Correctional Office for the Florida Department of Corrections. applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

PA question. My employer just told us of a new policy. If we call out of work and when we return and we do not have a doctor's note, they will dock our pay $50 for a week day and $75 for a weekend day. We are hourly employees making $8 or $9 per hour
Can my expo year do this applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can my employer make a contract that waives our OT hours for straight base pay always. Im confused and havent been collecting OT for months now and i work 2 10 hour days a week 40+ hours.
Do i have to sign or is this even a real legal thing? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Employer Holding final pay check
I terminate from my employer on 1 Oct, he still owes me for about 207 hours ($8000) for work that I performed for him. I have called him and sent him email, but he still hasn't sent my paycheck. How l... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was doing too many things some bill williams threatened me twice. He asked me did I like cbd He didn't like it n said He would kick me off here. I've worked hard n would like paid b y check No paypal. I need groceries and pay bills also I love it here I
I was juggling 5 things no help with 80 phn calls applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Terminated and Pay Shorted Without Reason Calls Not Returned What recourse do I have
I was recently terminated AFTER attending a required 8AM to10am conf call for what I believe to be a form of retaliation after filing an ethics complaint against my HR Specialist My employer then shor... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Under a WARN Notice if the company lays me off during the 60 day notice do they owe me pay?
WARN ACT question applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

Can I work and not get a paycheck?
Can I work to allow my s-corp business to rebuild capital and pay off credit cards before writing myself a paycheck (and endng unemployemnt benefits)? I am the only employee applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Incorrect check
My employer has bounced 3 pay checks to me, and now they put my earnings on another employees check and refuse to correct it, they expect me to collect my earnings from said employee. What can I do? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Defamation through a professional organization network
I left a position for several reasons and was offered a separation agreement, severance and three months health insurance. The situation was to be kept confidential by both parties - at least that's w... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Susan found a new job that would pay much more. In accordance with Amazon policy, she gave her manager a two-week notice that she would be leaving. Bill, Susan’s manager, was upset she was quitting, so Bill terminated her employment immediately. Susan w
Susan found a new job that would pay much more. In accordance with Amazon policy, she gave her manager a two-week notice that she would be leaving. Bill, Susan’s manager, was upset she was quitting,... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I receive a salary weekly, I called in sick 2 days of last week, Fri & Sat, when I received my paycheck, I was docked for the entire week. I had worked 32 hours that week. I also receive a 1099
I receive a weekly salary, I called in sick 2 days of last week, Fri & Sat, when I received my paycheck, I was docked for the entire week. I had worked 32 hours that week. I also receive a 1099. In ad... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

been with big corperation 5 years, one weeks notice was given, can I fight for 3 months of sevrence pay?
what am I eligible for after 5 years with a corporation. in the state of texas, with a 3 day notice of layoff applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my employer assume or accuse that I am abusing my FMLA?
I take my FMLA on an intermittent basis. I take it when I need it but I don't pay much attention to what specific days I take it. I basically got accused of using it in a pattern. Can my employer do t... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

I have PTO is there anyway that they can not pay me for that time?
The PTO is approved for next week and I would be paid for it the week after and I do not want to go back to this job. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Final Wages
Does the law require an employer to pay final wages within 48 hours of termination? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can a Texas employer reduce your hourly pay by one third after 10 months of employment without ever informing you that your work is lacking? No evaluation or complaint. This is the agreed upon holy age. This only happens on the day after I return from a 7
I work for a small company family owned. I was hired for $30 per hr with the agreement that I needed training in certain areas. But I was hired as the electrician/safety coordinator. After numerous at... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I left a very large organization back in Jan because an email from my direct supervisor advised to not share information about a formal audit with my customer. The audit showed that my company owed them money but we were going to advise there were no find
I worked for a very large corporation out of Nashville TN. My customer was another billion dollar organization that brought in 100 million in sales yearly to my company. There was an audit that was ge... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

dont understand my rights
I got a call from HR today and he stated that I no longer have a position. That I am not terminated but when I come back to work they will try to find me something to do. While I still out do my benef... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

if your employer asks for a drug test and tells you to stay home until the result come back. Do they have to pay your wages for time not at work even if the results are good?
random drug test applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

WE ARE AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRSHOP. DUE TO RECENT TIMES WE HAVE LITTLE TO NO WORK COMING IN. MY QUESTION IS, CAN MY TECHNICIANS COLLECT UNEMPLOYMET FOR THE LOST WAGES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE STILL EMPLOYED?
NO JOBS COMING IN TO PAY MY TECHNICIANS applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Ex employer, didn't pay any taxes he took out of checks to anyone for two years the business is missing 200k he embezzled it just vanished the other owner is afraid to prosecute him and is stuck with paying back the amount plus 250k in fines can I file a
Anymore questions please ask. That should about cover it Thanks in advance applies to California  ·  0 answers

About my wage!!!
Hello!!! I have a question. Please help me. I have come here in U.S.A.(from Romania) for this summer, to work. I have come 3 weeks a go. The problem is that i have a contract signed with the employer,... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Indiana 1099 employment
My ex employer and I had a mutual employment termination agreement, due to his breach of my contract. Is unwilling to pay me in a timely manner on commissions owed to me for work I've completed months... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

How long can an employer wait to pay retroactive payments after signing a contract
My employer owes me 2015 wages and hasn't paid me even though we signed a contract 4 months ago in 2016 applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Am i entitled to vacation pay? On the 7th of September was my 10th year anniversary wick earned 3 weeks of vacation. But I put my resignation notice on the 11th of September ... employer is in Goodyear AZ.
. applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Why does employer deduct my 401k deductions but doesn't pay them or match them to my 401k
We just found out that my weekly 401k dedeuctions are being deducted from my paycheck but not being put into my 401k. Also the percentage he was supposed to contribute is also not happening applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I recently became ill and had to take several weeks off work (7) now. The initial dx was pneumonia. I have suffered from debilitating headaches for the past few months and was seeing a neurologist for this condition. As I was recovering from pneumonia- I
Decreasing pay upon return to work applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Arbitration agreement and future compensation
my employer is asking that I sign an arbitration agreement and if I do I am still eligible for base pay and merit increases. If I don't then I am not. They also state that no adverse action will be ta... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I signed an employment contract that had a non compete clause. My employer has failed to pay me according to the contract guidelines they created. Because they breached this clause in the agreement can this render the non compete clause null and void sinc
I signed an employment agreement that included the transfer of certain assets of my business to the new employer. The asset value was a mutually agreed upon value but there was no compensation for the... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

commission claims
Can my employer change my pay from hourly and commission to just hourly without my agreement. applies to California  ·  1 answer

What does it take to prove Constructive Discharge
I've been subjected to constant harassment by my boss all year. He made me the project leader at the start of the year on several large projects (everyone else had hardly anything close), then pressur... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Worked for a large time share company. Left due to Covid.
I have an employment (1099) contract that states that the company holds a reserve of 10% out of each paycheck to cover "chargebacks" if you leave the company. Once each sales account has made six time... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can my boss take discounts for clients out of my Commission
I am a licensed Hairstylist in Honolulu Hawaii I work on strictly commission base I have no benefits at all I left my job and I am in a labor dispute with the labor board regarding this Here it is I w... applies to Hawaii  ·  1 answer

non compete for North Carolina
At hire I signed a non compete which stated nothing about my terms of employment. Ten months later my employer wants to reduce my base pay. If I quit or if I am fired for not accecpting the reduction ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I have 3 and a 1/2 days that I need to take before the end of the year. I told my manager that I will take any days open so I will not loose the days. He responded back with 3 random days and said that he could not give me the 1/2 day because there wasn't
they don't pay you for the days they are just gone. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Demotion from employer
I was recently demoted as a manager at a Group Home, to a direct care worker. My pay was drastically reduced by five dollars and twenty cent. I have no disciplinary actions or write ups against me; th... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

ive worked for the same company for over 2 years. They are instituting a hold first paycheck policy and advised us that in february we will receive one weeks pay as opposed to our usual 2 which will be held until we leave company. this will cause a financ
new policy... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Is it illegal for an employer to cummunicate a payroll adjustment by using the word "dock?"
If I send a written notice to an employee that their pay will be adjusted due to exhausted sick leave, is it illegal to use the words "dock"? applies to California  ·  0 answers

In California, my daughter has been working for the same company for over 3 years and has never had to get a physical done pre or post employment. They have just told her that she is now required to get a physical exam and that she must pay for it! She is
She is trying to find out if any of her co-workers have the same required testing if that has any bearing on your answer! applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi, I am an instructional assistant. I work at saddleback valley unified school district El Toro High school is my sight. I have extra duty to be on the bus they pay me for 7 hours and the extra time I use to put on time card. Starting today the administr
Hi, I am an instructional assistant. I work at saddleback valley unified school district El Toro High school is my sight. I have extra duty to be on the bus they pay me for 7 hours and the extra time ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Firing upon coming off of Doctor recommended leave
My husband was hired for a non-union company that employs over 500 people on 3/10/03. Here are the facts: 3/10/03--Hired as JR. Paint Process Engineer 8/25/03--received 2 letters of recognition for ou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

state of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients still need to be taken back at 5:15, 5:30 causing me to work Overti
State of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. Front desk 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients s... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I sue my husband's employer for failing to submit his pay stubs in time, for me to send off to social security, for me to receive my monthly check?
They were aware that I needed them and right away for social services. By Law, it's mandatory to supply his employment wage verification. applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Was it legal for my employer to swtich me to 1099?
I have worked for this company for more than 10 years. In the past 2 years there were many changes in how the business was run, including change of ownership. Originally I worked in Denver, but was re... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I have been confronted 3 times at my whits end
I was laid off in 2009 by an employer. They cliamed that the economy was bad. In march of this year I was asked to come back to help out. 3 days into my employment I was asked to give statments about ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete agreement in California
I signed an employment agreement with my previous employer, a consulting company, which has the non-compete clause in there. The clause states that I can not work for a period of 2 years for any of ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Hi i been working for dollar tree for 5 yrs been a manager for 4 yrs i was hire doing 730 to 330 i told them what my availability was i can not close and they still wanted me to be a full time manager i was force to demote myself on 04/31/2017 with pay go
Job applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Regular hrs vs overtime?
On my pay stub I worked 87 regulars hours and have 8 hrs of over time, my week also starts Tuesday morning at 1am - 930am and ends after Saturday morning. Is my company ripping me off? applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

What is the recommended course of action when your employer does not reimburse travel expenses? They reimburse on Google listed miles and times driven not actual. Also they pay a perdiem for meals that is based on departure and arrival times but will rand
applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My employer did not pay me for my paid vacation. What can I do about it?
I accrued 2 weeks paid vacation for this year. I requested to use one week of it in this past June. It was approved, but I was not paid. applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I read that it is KY state law for an employer to pay an employee for their unused vacation time (with pto being considered vacation time) when that employee is terminated. But when I speak to HR about it they say that they do not give pto payouts to term
I read that it is KY state law for an employer to pay an employee for their unused vacation time (with pto being considered vacation time) when that employee is terminated. But when I speak to HR abou... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Does the FFCRA apply to an employer that has 5-8 employees?
Does the law apply to employer that have 5-10 employee? I work in construction company. My employer is telling me they are not going to pay me. applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Can an employer reduce your pay to minimum wage if you are unable to give the one month notice they say they require. Im not Union. I wasn't told this upon hire nor do I recall signing an agreement. However it is in the employee handbook.
I was offered a new job as a nurse, a promotion and more money. I despise my current position. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Why are they giving me a good deal?
Hi, I am getting laid off at the end of August. My division was eliminated in January and most were laid off. My employer said that they would try to find another job within the company but none reall... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

my employer is deferring payment of commissions because it's untenable to pay cash for commissions at this time because it will put the company at risk. I am not in agreement with his opinion. commissions were due in december and I've been getting the run
Commission plan was just in email from my boss. No signed agreement. Agreed to pay in December, but kept deflecting through March until I spoke with the owner who yet again deferred payment. I want to... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

not get the check
if i was fired from my job through the phone and my manager told me that i was gonna get my pay check through the mail and it has been about a week and i have heard nothing, how long does the manager ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have worked for a school in north Georgia for 3 years+ and have always been I. Great standing! Four days after this school year started I was informed that the new Superintendant decided I was being over paid without documentation and cut my pay 25k.! I
I believe I have explained my situation but I'd be happy to speak to someone if further information needed. Thank you! applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I have worked for a school in north Georgia for 3 years+ and have always been I. Great standing! Four days after this school year started I was informed that the new Superintendant decided I was being over paid without documentation and cut my pay 25k.! I
I believe I have explained my situation but I'd be happy to speak to someone if further information needed. Thank you! applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I have been a sub contractor and done 8 jobs for them and have not been paid what can I do?
My son has done 8 jobs for this moving company and have never recieved any pay. He keeps being told that the compnay is out of money or that the payroll guy has messed up. It has been a couple of mont... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

Equal Pay Act
Do I have a case? I resigned my position as Supervisor because the company I worked for would not back me up. They promoted a woman with less experience in the job after asking several others if they ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Termination
Are IT techs discriminated in california? Meaning - it seem an IT staff is exempt from employer policies when it comes to corrective action. Termination is what takes place unless you are buddies with... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was, SUSPENDED WITH OUT PAY
I was, "Suspended Without Pay Pending an Investigation". I'm a local truck driver that deliver fuel from the Port into local nearby cities and counties for 12-13 hours a day. Also, my job requires me ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My employer died last year suddenly. I nor fellow employees were paid. Now we also can't get a W2. What do I do?
I worked for this employer for over 2 years at his café/bar. Did not receive my last 2 week pay. He had no family or partner to help with this. How do I file income taxes without a W2 from my decease... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

How do you pay Independent Contractors?
In a small business how do you go about paying Independent Contractors? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Bonus after termination in state of california
The company will not pay me my bonus after termination.. applies to California  ·  1 answer

do disability discrimination settlement cases have to pay taxes
Disability discrimination applies to California  ·  1 answer

hostile work environment?
For almost 8 months now I have made several oral and written complaints to management of the company I work for about another employee (african american) that has been disrespectful to her boss and ot... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

My grandfather passed a few weeks ago and it the policy at my job says that they give you three bereavement days thats paid for but they have not paid me what do I do
On my way to work one night I got a call from my sister when I answered the phone she told me that my grandfather had died so I continue to go to work anyway not really ready to face the reality of wh... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Wages Held By Employer Until Items Returned: Is this Legal?
I was employed at an acute care hospital as a Systems Analyst and recently gave two weeks notice. Thursday (April 01, 2004) was my last day of employment. This morning (Friday, April 02, 2004), I rece... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

mileage reimbursement
What can I do about mileage reimbursement?? Before I ended the employment relationship, I turned in my mileage report. I was supposed to get over $200. The check was mailed to me, but I only received ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I am required to pay back my relocation bonus in 2 years. The company I work for has sold since, and the letterhead and company name on the relocation paperwork is different. Is it still legally binding?
Company is based out of Chicago but the job is in Oregon. applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Can an emploer pay you the 10 dollar for wages for 12yrs or more with no change?
I'm a new part time employee at a company and my fellow co workers have been with the company for more than 12-14 yrs and are been paid 10 dollar's since starting with the company and is that fair and... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

HELP
What is the procedures for settling a race discrimination/retailiatin lawsuit? If the attorney tells you the amount of the settlement, shouldn't he also provide copies of ALL documentation pretaining ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I have a question I feel like we are being overworked and underpaid plus we're paying for stuff that we shouldn't be paying for and I don't think it's legal
We recently and I Restaurant installed ubereats doordash and a few other places and we are having to pay the taxes on it out of our own pockets and we only make $5 an hour I don't think it's fair applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

PTO Cash out upon resignation
A PTO Cash out opportunity was given as my previous employer. I was assured by my manager that this would be paid out even though I was leaving the company. The information given by the company was va... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Is this a case of breach of oral contract?
For the last 6 years I have been a manager at in a small business that has a medical marijuana provisioning center, certification center, magazine and home and office rentals. I was directly under the... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My position is a painter, Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30. My company wants to eliminate my position and put me in a maintenance position with rotating shifts nights and weekends. I have another job on weekends to help pay some major medical bills. Do i have
See question applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can a company force an employee to use a vacation day instead of suspending them for an infraction?
We suspend employees after receiving so many attendance points, resulting in having to replace them for a day with another worker. Can we just take a vacation day away from them.....in essence losing ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Unpaid PTO and attempts to get it.
I was laid off as a reduction in force. I've had a very hard time getting them to pay my unpaid PTO, or even getting summary of my last paycheck. I finally got check statement and they have not paid m... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Formerly salaried, now hourly for questioning authority
I am a recruiter on-site at an electronics co. in CA. I have always been considered an "exempt" employee as I hire, fire, interview, recruit, etc. Recently I asked my employer how it was legal for the... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I work in Virginia at a non-profit and I was suspended without pay for a week with no prior warnings and no specific instances of misconduct were provided to me, is that allowed?
I have worked for this org for 2 years and 3 months. I had an exception record and have been promoted twice in that time. Recently,we have been going through a great deal of change with new leadership... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

After I complaint with HR about management, can the company lower my pay wage?
I complaint with HR about management and they get upset. Is this Retaliation, mistreated forcing me to work!!! And working double shifts and no breaks. Now HR gave me a verbal notice of lowering my ho... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

exempt employee: not allowed to make doctor appointments. Is it legal?
I work on salary and commission. Have insurance I pay for. Dr. ordered 4 test. E.D. said you cannot go at the end of the year it is crunch time. It is also when my deductable has been met. Have seriou... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Not paying back sign-on bonus due to employer breaching contract
I received a signing bonus after completing 3 months of work with my employer of $10K and then I get another $10K at 12 months. Contract states that if I leave before 15 months I have to repay the bon... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My Boss is untouchable?
I am one of two managers that work under the GM of a restaurant. My GM is crossing the line many times. Workers used to tell me that he was verbally abusive, perverted and vindictive. I didn't see it ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Do I get my paid vacation if company closes
If a company closes (not due to covid 19) are they legally required to pay employees the vacation earned up to the date of closing? applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to overtime even though I am a salary employee?
I work for a manufacturing company that does not pay any of us overtime. At one point they were giving us only comp. time that had restrictions on it. I am in Quality and work with my hands all day. T... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer not pay me for partial hours worked when I need to stay late due to my relief help being late?
I work until 11, my relief helper gets there at 11:07. Should I be paid for those 7 minutes I stay extra? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Injured, fired and stiffed. Now what?
I was injured on a construction job, was fired by employer while in the hospital. Employer refused to pay commissions owed. Owner promptly died. Now what? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my husbands former employer deny him a weeks vacation after approving it, then lay him off?
My husband took one of his weeks of paid vacation. After he returned he was laid off and now his employer does not want to pay him. We are from Miami, Florida. What can we do? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Long Term Disability
I have been on Long Term Disability from my employer since 11/21/00. I no longer have a gurantee job status and my LTD ends 11/21/02. Can I ask for servance pay ? I have been employed for 20 years at ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Wages Held
I voluntarily quit my job after 10 years of service. During my tenure, I was forced to return to school to attend APICS classes and to obtain my bachelors degree. It was a part of my performance metri... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

is there a a protected class for an extention for fmla
was suspended without pay because i missed checking in a patient 3 times within 1 year, ive been there 15 yrs, and the desk has many blind spots where i would have to get up to scan the room. i have m... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Michigan. I'm a BSN. I was told if I do give 4 weeks notice I lose three weeks pay to minimun wage.
I tried to work three 12's or four 10' but my company won't hear of it. After two years of 60+ hours including weekends, and being shoved on carts until late in the day, unable to complete my manageme... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I work at a men’s salon in California and my employer keeps discounting clients. I have not approved this action. This is affecting my commission significantly.
The owners say it’s a “marketing tool” but I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist for almost a decade and I know that this lowers my commission so that they do not have to pay the highest amount. ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Late Pay and Covenent Not to Compete
My employer is more then two months late in giving me my last paycheck before my layoff. They don't dispute that they owe me the money they just need "some more time". I would prefer to open my own bu... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

terminated for taking a lunch break
i worked for usps as a temp. letter carrier. On 8/18/2009, i was carrying a 6hr route. i took an 1/2hour lunch break. It was a hot and humid day. my start time at 10am and end time at 4:30pm. The next... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I WAS OFF WITH PNUEMONA FOR 30 DAYS IN JANUARY 2013. AND NEVER PUT WAS ON FLMA LEAVE. WHAT CAN I DO BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE SOME SICK PAY AND VATI BUT NEVER WAS TOLD
I HAD A EXCUSE BUT NEVER PLACED ON LEAVE. BUT NEVER TOLD CAUSE I COULD HAVE GOT SICK DAY OR 0R USEDVATCATION AND HAD SOME MONEY applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Unpaid employer expenses
My husband's company laid him off in Ocotber. They said they would pay his expenses within 30 days. 3 months later and still on money. It is close to $40,000. What can he do to get this money? He also... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

My employer requires me to be on call two weeks per year. I only get paid 2 hours per day for carrying the phone, is this legal? On weekends I am on call 48 hrs but only get paid 4 hours.
Workin with no pay applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Demoted upon return from FMLA
Went to Rehab and returned to work. When I returned I was demoted to a differant level and total pay. I don't believe this can happen since I was on FMLA. applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can my employer track "comp time"?
It has been a past policy for my employer to keep track of "comp time" rather than pay overtime for its salaried employees. Comp time was also banked as single hour instead of time and a half. It was ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What should i do to get the compensation we have agreed with my employer when i signed my contract?
Hi just need some advice. My husband is on a working visa H1b and on a 3 yr contract with his employer. Since wanted to stay here for good he decided to sign another 2 yr contract with his employer in... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

contract signed in india under duress
I am a teacher. I was made to sign a service contract and promisory note in India which stated that I have to pay an agency fee of $6,500 + attorney fees of $1000 in exchange for a job offer. I was ne... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

contract signed in india under duress
I am a teacher. I was made to sign a service contract and promisory note in India which stated that I have to pay an agency fee of $6,500 + attorney fees of $1000 in exchange for a job offer. I was ne... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can I be forced to participate in after hours social events?
My boss uses the fact that I won't participate in after hour social events (drinking at bars etc) on my annual reviews which affects my pay. What recourse do I have (if any)? applies to California  ·  1 answer

what are my rights as an employee in a nursing home
I was falsely accused of sexual abuse in a nursing home i was working in and i was put on suspension without pay i have been employed with this company for 4 years and a new employee comes in an sland... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can OH employers deny vacation time earned?
A friend was told he cannot take the day as vacation, but could take it without pay because he didn't give enough notice. He gave 1/2 days notice - asking at lunchtime the day before he needed off. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Recruited by a headhunter to take a job in Minnesota I was laid off after just a couple months.
I haven't even made enough money to pay for the moving expenses to get to Minnesota much less back to Texas. I had a job that this company recruited me from applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can they deny benefits to "freelance" employees?
First, thank you for providing the opportunity to make the following queries: I am employed at a large law firm in NY. I am considered a freelance employee of the firm in the proofreading department... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Are companies required to have an employee handbook?
i work for a small (5 person) engineering firm which does not have an employee handbook. the owner kind of makes up rules regard vac, sick time, etc. is this legal? do they need to be written? should ... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

I worked for my boyfriends the moving company as the office manager worked seven days a week sometimes 15 hours a day he didn't pay me a dime he said because we lived together it was in exchange for housing and food then we broke up he kicked me out with
Never paid a dime and was 1099 for 22,000 for 7 months applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

My ex-employer was modifying my federal income tax withheld percentage without my consent every paycheck. What can I do?
In Texas I am a bartender and for the past 2 years at the same job my checks are always $0. I also have misc deductions every check without my consent. The owner does not want to pay out of pocket and... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an agency dock my pay for any reason as an independent contractor in the state of PA?
The agency i work for had us sign new contracts this year. They have our documentation on a sliding fee scale, down to $0 per hour if the documentation is more than 6 days from the point of service. I... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Legal and court cost responsibility?
I believe I have a valid claim against my prior employer for breach of my employment contract. In Illinois, if this were to be litigated and I won, would the employer be required to pay my legal and c... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Hi I am currently employed in Tennessee I have a job coming up and I have vacation time accrued and approved I want to give a notice of one week. Is it required that my company should pay me if I use my vacation for my last week notice?
Wanting the compensation I am deserved applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

AT-Will Terminitation
My company is having layoffs next month (no severence). I plan on resigning on Monday and giving 3 weeks notice. Can they ask me to leave the day I give notice and then not pay me for those 3 weeks? T... applies to California  ·  1 answer

if fired for claiming time fraud but not true .employer kept all moneys due at paytime and said they wont say nothing as long as i dont ? also employer wasnt even paying minimum wage ? i have entire paper trail of all wages for entire 3 year work history
only defense is cameras moniter all work completed on daily basis . employer required last year and half a minimum of 3 hours per day of work .paying us 60 dollars per day on bi_ weekly checks . they ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Is this wrongful discharge or retaliation?
Two days ago my shift began like this- I was finishing a conversation with my wife on the phone in the parking lot when my regional manager whistled loudly at me in a demeaning manner in front of othe... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Am I being blackballed?
I was recently at an interview where the interviewer called my previous employer and asked the question: "Why was he terminated?" She replied, "He had an attendance problem." --I heard her voice with ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

i worked in a local manufacturer for 30 years, the company director of human resources told me that the company would pay for my health insurance, 4 years after retirement i contracted cancer and my medical bills went up under my insurance plan, now the c
help applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

What is the correct pay on mileage and travel time?
If a company pays an employee a hourly rate plus travel time and mileage. applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Can I still receive vacation pay, when I give my two week notice ?
Hello, can I recieve my owed vacation time, after I give my two weeks notice? applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

If I use a company credit card for personal use but pay for it is that still illegal?
I was given a company cc that was under my name and with my social I made some personal purchases but paid for them is that illegal applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employer withhold pay expenses from 2015?
I found numerous old expenses where I made several business trips and paid out of pocket for hotel and airfare. The expenses date back to 2015. I have receipts and valid client meetings confirming. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is my employer to pay me if I put a 90 day notice in and they want to let me go before
I have been working for a big bank for 3 years now. This bank has a harassment policy which includes sexual orientation. I have had a couple of issues with employees making comments that I have report... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

A temp agency didn't pay part of my wage
I worked only four days and they sent me a paycheck which covers only two days. It has been almost two months and I emailed/called them several times. Accordingly they don't have my records of work, b... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I have been on disability for a year and an unable to go back to work i have a week of unused vacation prior to disability plus 5 weeks for the year of disability and 6 floating holiday from that year and am in a union am I entitled to all my pay ?
am I eligible for these ite.s ? applies to California  ·  0 answers

if employer wants to close day after thanksgiving do we get paid as regular day
I am freshly hired less than 3mo. office closed day after thanksgiving i know no pay for that holiday, what about day after? friday is thw day in question applies to California  ·  0 answers

Full time plus additional work?
I run a nonprofit organization. I have an employee who works FT in one program on salary. He wants to work in another of our programs several hours in the evening, seeing therapy clients (he is a Mast... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What are my rights?
Can my employer cut my pay if they demote me for my ilness?They are trying to say I can not perform my required duties in shipping, even though I have my doctor's release letter saying I can return to... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to being paid for excessive break downs?
Truck breaks down every trip without fail..im normally the one to try to get it running..since I do not hear from him again. Is his time valuable to where mine time is not? In 26 years of driving I ha... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My company has outsourced my department. We have one month from the change-over date when we will still be employees of our current company; however we are required to use vacation pay or take unpaid leave during this period. Is this legal? Thank you.
The time is to be used to apply for jobs with the current company and I believe that we will still be covered under the group insurance plan. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

In the state of Virginia, can a business change from paying weekly to biweekly without notice?
The company I work for usually gets paid on Tuesdays. Well we were paid on Friday this week and we asked our store manager and he said on you all are getting paid biweekly now and said our next pay ch... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a nonprofit take away and make me owe on vacation time if they are going out of business?
Hi, I am in Arizona and my employer is a nonprofit and are closing their doors at the end of May. Today they told us we would not be getting any vacation or sick time that we have left over, and if we... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Company closure over Holidays
If an employer closes their buisiness for two days over a holiday, are they required to pay their saleried employees for both days? Can they require the employees to use vacation or sick time in order... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Was fired they kept my last check and my 4 weeks of per diem that was promised
Was fired had just turned in time sheets day before 56hrs. Have pic of timesheets. They called me and said I was let go to find a ride home 3hrs away from my house. They did not pay me my check or the... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Shortage on pension
I began my employment 10/01 with my current employer. I was eligible for top scale and pension as of 01/04. After requesting a years of service review from my union I noticed my employer did not pay i... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My husband applied for NSF through a friend(wethought) to join him acquire a new product. The grant was for one year. It started on Aug and ended an Aug. The other party was trying to get an agreement with a company, but all was hush hush. My husband aske
No contract and no pay applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My husband was laid off two weeks ago and scheduled to receive his final pay first thing this morning. The company does not have his check and saying it is because FedEx has not delivered yesterday. My question is what can we say or do to resolve this mat
My husband was let go and the company is not paying his final paycheck when they said they would. applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Do I have a chance to fight this?
I was a salaried employee. Without warning or reason, my pay was cut about $12,000. I was cut from salary and put on hourly. I also went from a full-time position to a part time position, working 25 -... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

A person has to be off first for seven days before work comp pays. Do you get paid those days
I am having surgery and I was told that you have to be off for seven days before they pay. Do you get paid for those days? applies to South Dakota  ·  0 answers

Employer Denies paying Overtime Hours already worked at End Client Location.
Hi there, My employer contracts with other staffing companies, to place his employees at work. My situation: End Client (where i worked as IT sub-contractor) --> Prime Agent Company --> Secondary Agen... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I was terminated and was given the reason that they could not afford to pay my salary because it was slow and then a patient contacted me and told me the manager told her i was fired because I was rude and accused me of falsifying a point system then cont
Employer defaming my character and sharing that with patients and old employer who gave me a great reference applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can my employer take a portion of my salary when their has been malfeasance on their part
This university has stolen and allowed financial mismanagement of school resources - Now they are considering taking a portion of the faculty salary and days without pay. We recently were warned that ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can salaried employees be docked pay for not signing a write up?
I submitted a letter of complaint to my boss/owner about the improper use of the N-word in the office as well as a complaint that I was singled out and punished for using my cell phone when my child c... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

what can i do if my off the books employer wont pay me?
i worked for three weeks and have not gotten paid. it seems like my employer is ignoring me. i think they are not paying taxes even though the employer's book keeper said she will need my information ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I was hired at an insurance company under the stipulation that I pay and take the life insurance class online, pay and take the test at a state certified testing facility and train unpaid until they deemed fit, pay for my licence ect... I paid for all and
Lower mgmt lied to upper mgmt about me. She made me out to have immoral work practices, ethics and integrity. The trainer for an insurance company took me out of town to train with her. I had already ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Discrimination Settlement Check
I recently mediated a discrimination charge with my employer and the dispute was resolved in my favor. When the check came, it stated on the check that it was a "severence pay" check. I am still emplo... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If I am a salaried employee and work over the 44 hours I am suppose to can I get overtime?
I am on salary and it is set at 44 hours per week. I average anywhere from 50-60 hours per week and it is documented through a time clock. Am I eligible for overtime pay? applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Pellegrino v. Robert Half International, Inc.
I have been task with ensuring our current pay practices are in-line with the current FLSA regulations. My organization has notice that there have been some talks lately in regards to how employers pa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer take away my unapproved leave?
I received three weeks of vacation/sick time at the beginning of the year. When I took two days off my employer took my two days and did not pay me? Is this legal? I always thought that if the leave w... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I work prn and do I still make my own schedule even thow I am on light duty for the job
I'm going back to work on light duty before I got hurt I worked the days I could work will it still b the same way an will w orkmens comp pay me for my lost wages applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

When starting employment I signed a contract to pay a certain percentage as I am commission only. A couple months down the line management changes my percentage via email which i did not receive. The contract state that the terms can change at any time wi
contract change applies to California  ·  0 answers


I live in nevada which has both a +40hr weekly plus a +8hr daily overtime pay law unless exempt which from what ive researched i am not (stylist/cosmetologist at a franchise paid hourly) but one law i... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Is this retaliation?
This is the second time I've had an issue with my pay. The first time I waited until Friday when I knew something was off, hoping I was wrong, and I was hit with overdraft fees... because the HR perso... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

How do I find out if my job laid me offf without notification?
I had to go to the hospital for a heart catheterization I called then to let them know what was going on, When I got out of the hospital my doctor gave me a return to work letter, My manager told me t... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can an employer combine hourly non-exempt and salary exempt with a 180 schools days what is a yearly contract
Berkeley County School District is holding 25% of pay per week. Say that bus drivers can be paid just like all district employees exempt or non-exempt. Is this legal? applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Working from home
I have a question....I have on several occasions work from home with my former supervisor on several occasions for different reasons and now other staff that get to do this as well. I have a new boss ... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

My companies policy is you are to be dressed and in your position by 430pm. We are allowed to clock in up to 10 minutes early to ensure this is achieved. I have noticed on my pay check that I am not being paid for these extra 10 minutes in every day. Is t
It's for a medical manufacturing business. We have to put on labcoats, change our shoes, wash our hands and glove up in the 10 minutes before being in our station. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

My companies policy is you are to be dressed and in your position by 430pm. We are allowed to clock in up to 10 minutes early to ensure this is achieved. I have noticed on my pay check that I am not being paid for these extra 10 minutes in every day. Is t
It's for a medical manufacturing business. We have to put on labcoats, change our shoes, wash our hands and glove up in the 10 minutes before being in our station. applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Is this legal?
Hi - Is it legal for a company to pay employees at one subsidiary a different wage than employees at another subsidiary for doing the exact same job? Thank you. applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

What to do when you get fired from an employment and they refuse to pay what they owe you?
I got fired and the employment I was with isn't paying the money he owe me applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Employer regularly discussed professional and personal life issues of each employee with other employees depending on who his favorite of the day is. This includes unsubstantiated claims of drug use, standards of work not measuring up with out proof, etc.
A small company. Boss is very controlling if even wages. Doesn't want to pay but force employees to tell what bills need paid applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Freelancer Recouping Payments Question
I have a client who I have worked with for several years and has had a good history of payment. But in the last six months my payments have become later and later. They are currently about 8,000.00 be... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

I worked at a restaurant chain that closed down right after i was injured. I was told i had to go to their insurance companys doctors and i went and their the ones who gave me 40% disabled as result of the manager of the franchise. First the said you can
The franchise was Fresh Choice and i am trying to get someone to help me get our agreement of 100K and pay for my education to get into a new field of work which could be room and board tuition and th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Salary reduction for "unpaid" holiday
My employer has a policy of deducting pay for "unpaid" holidays, which results in my not earning the salary offered when I was hired. When I asked him about this, he said the salary offered to me was ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

We do not have a time clock we are on the honor system .The techs tell the office what time they start and end the day - We do have cameras - and once in awhile my boss will check the cameras to see how everyone is reporting their time - My boss gives me
I just don't want to be liable for docking their pay without telling them - applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Non profit organization.
Our employer pays on a 40 hour work week Monday through Friday. If an employee uses benefit hours for a day off, for instance sick, personal or vacation hours and works and additional 8 hours on Satur... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is this retaliation or discrimination?
I was recently "Laid-Off" and the company I work for said it was due to lack of work (Construction CO). I found out through co-workers that the same day they laid me off they hired a male employee at ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Relocation expenses recovery after termination
My spouse just moved to Colorado for her job. Her employer offered $***** in relocation expenses. According to the contract if she leaves her position for any reason she's obligated to pay it back. No... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My old employer sent me a Bill for the dept of labor and wants me to send a check to my old employer. What should I do? I would think the Dept of labor would bill me if I was over paid. It looks like my old employer wants me to pay what they owe the dept
My old employer sent me a Bill for the dept of labor and wants me to send a check to my old employer. What should I do? I would think the Dept of labor would bill me if I was over paid. It looks like ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How do I keep from owing?
AnonymousJune 30, 2018 at 1:57 PM I am on FMLA (12 wks job security) and STD (50% average pay for 12 wks). STD is set at 6mo. While this is not work comp (although I did file a security report which w... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Job Expectations Change
My employer started hiring for my position approximately one month before he told me that I was being demoted because the expectations of the job had changed since a different person hired me 4 months... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Retroactive over-time payment - Livi-in caregiver
I work as a live-in caregiver, my employer refused to pay overtime during my first two months (around 3 overtime hours 3 days per week), and is already 7 month now. We didn't sign a contract, How can ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What are my rights as an employee to vacation time that was verbally agreed to in a job offer?
I live in Oklahoma and recently changed jobs. In my final interview for my new position, I informed the interviewer (the Vice President of the company) that I already had two vacations planned and pai... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES--NY
I use my own cash, credit card for approved, allowed business expenses such as gasoline, T/E, Office,Printing supplies, etc. I am using my own funds, but reimbursements are NOT made in a timely manner... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Cal Labor Law Dispute Questions
Hi. An employee who I fired in September of 2002 filed a complaint with the California Labor Board for back over time pay and for 92.38 per day for 30 days in penalties. The employees name is Jody. Sh... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is this a reason to file a lawsuit i need help
I was completely honest about my past already had a background ran on me and they still promoted me 2 years ago but only now it seems it’s an issue but if that is the case then shouldn’t everyone ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I handed my resignation 2 weeks in advance and was told I can stay and work it out. 10 days before my resignation date I was asked to leave and that I would be paid in lieu. No benefits were discussed or final pay given (which they had done for others). I
I handed my resignation 2 weeks in advance and was told I can stay and work it out. 10 days before my resignation date I was asked to leave and that I would be paid in lieu. No benefits were discussed... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

My employer did not win bid, contract ends, they state they do not have to pat accrued pto time
New contractor will be taking over on May 21st. Our contractor states they will not pay our pto time that we have already accrued. Is this legal? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I had given a 30 day notice with my last day of 8/29. Today I walk into work and I’m told I am terminated without a reason. I asked why and my administrator said he was just moving on. I asked if I had done something wrong and he said no just moving on
Can he terminate me without a reason and not pay me for the rest of my time? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

lay off while pregnant
I am going to be laid off July 1st, 2005 but I am 4 months pregnant and my due date is July 3rd. This way I am unable to go on maternity leave. I would like to know if the company should pay for my ma... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What are my steps to guarantee I’m getting my bounced paycheck correctly?
My employer said last payday they were switching to biweekly (because they couldn’t afford to pay us) then when I got my two checks they bounced. My employer said she will give me my paycheck in cas... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

I was given a raise in October. At the end of the year I had unused vacation days. Should these days be compensated at my new hourly rate or at my pay rate prior to October?
I would like to know what other companies have done as to when they adjust their PTO rates after giving an employee a raise. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

indentured servitude?
I recently left a franchised ballroom dance studio for several reasons; poor pay, little training, poor working conditions with the employer, labor law violations, general feeling of discomfort with b... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can I report my employer for not giving me my W2's and not giving me my last paycheck?
I was wondering if there was anything that I can do about my employer, he still hasnt given any of the employee's their W2's and frequently bounces our paychecks, I was recently let go, and even thoug... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

A co-worker gave me a paper that was in the fax machine thar stated all pay aspects of my salary. She gave me the paper,but I do not know how many people saw it. also, on the same day I was cleaning up an area ( work in a dialysis clinic) and found anothe
Aren't employers obligated to keep my personal information safe at work? applies to California  ·  2 answers

non-compete and non disclosure for contract employees
I am a nurse that signed a non compete and non disclosure agreement. However I am a contract employee that does not get paid benefits nor do they pay taxes on me. Am I held to this agreement? applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Heart attack
I was admitted to the hospital because of a heart attack and missed 8 days of work. the company used my last vaction day for one days pay. but still said I was out on fmla for 8 days shouldn't it only... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does the non-compete agreement still apply
My employer has failed to pay me for a number of months. That would seem to be a breach of the employment contract. So would a non-compete agreement that is otherwise valid still be in effect? It woul... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Employer Filed Bankruptcy, owes me salary, will I get it ?
Hi There, My employer informed my yesterday that they have filed for bankruptcy and unable to pay my due salary for 1 and half months ! I would like to get some advise how to proceed further and will ... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses, after leaving job.
My ex-employer is in NY and I live in NJ. In order to run the department, I used my own money. I wound up quitting the job and afterwards, realized that there were two receipts that I did not submit. ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Self Contract Labor
My husband is self contract labor for a Tree Service. Here recently they tried telling him that if he didn't give them 24 hours notice when he was going to miss a day that they were going to cut his p... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

final wage and per diem
my previous employer pays me regular salary and per diem ..He need to pay me couple of months salary ..so when i file wage claim in texas workforce commission can i include wage and per diem ? Thanks applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I am looking to sign on with a new insurance firm (final expense only specifically),
I am looking to sign on with a new insurance firm (final expense only specifically), the non compete agreement seems extremely broad and unenforceable. It is based out of missouri courts, and I will b... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

What action can I take against Lowe's for paying my male coworkers more for doing the same exact job
I transferred from one Lowe's to another within the state of NH and was forced to take a pay cut. Now I learned that male coworkers in the same job are being paid more even though I have more skills i... applies to New Hampshire  ·  1 answer

Need someone to answer question about hourly versus by unit pay
I started working for a company that pays by unit, I thought I was being paid hourly. Each job can take 4 plus hours, but I'm only making 50- per job no matter how many hours I work. Is this legal? I ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

My employer has two year non-compete clause - that seems awfully long.
Our company provides urban and regional planning consulting services. A one year non-compete seems more than sufficient to cover their business needs but two years seems excessive. The firm does not p... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Breach or try to get fired?
I work at a automotive company for over a year now and I of course signed a Non Competition agreement under the job description of a File Clerk, but now I work in Accounts Receivables and I am also a ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was fired because a employee lied to the boss and got my fired and the boss didn't even give me a chance to defend myself and i didn't get paid my last pay check
She lied said i said GM was doing drugs applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

non-compete extremly vaige
I am a victom of a non-compete contract. My contract is extremely vaige and long. I am trying to find out if the is a standard time constraint of these contracts ie: 1 yr, 2 yr instead of the 5 years ... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Fair Pay - Salary vs. Salary (non-exempt) vs. Hourly
Mel, I have a long list of things I'd like to ask about but will focus on overtime here. The company is an AZ for-profit corporation. Approx 4 years ago I was promoted from the support department to o... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

employer takes back commission earned
I have been employed for the same company as outside sales rep 13 years. We rely on "repeat business every month" Is it legal for my employer to NOT pay me a significant portion of commissions earned ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

transportation Fees
I'm in outside sales, When i started with my company, I was paid per mile that i put on my personal vehilce, which was below the standard. then when they realized how many miles i was getting paid for... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

PLEASE HELP
I have been employed for 2 years with my employer, no vacation, no paid holidays, no benefits at all. I also work overtime for regular pay, and RARELY take a lunch! They are now telling me I have to c... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I filled a grievance on my boss now I’m transferred however she have contacted my new department stating lies is this retalation
I have had issues with this supervisor for a while I have shared my concerns but nothing happen I was suspended with pay then told I wasn’t getting paid however my boss went in and took my PTO time ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

docking pay for being late
My boss is tired of people coming in late to work. He wanted to know if he can dock hourly employees paycheck for being late to work. He wants to dock them 2 hours for each time they are late, regardl... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What would be the pay percentage rate for demotion from a general manager to a shift manager
Been a general manager for the past 4 years was recently demoted to shift manager and offered $11 per hour the district manager is saying they can't offer more than that applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Fraudulent Employer
My employer has bounced and stopped payments on several of my checks. To date he owes me $1,200 in wages plus bank fees I've incurred. He is also in violation of the Independent Contractor/Employee th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Repayment of relocation Monies
I have left the company before the 2 years in my relocation agreement. However with just cause. Racial issues have plagued this plant for years and come to find out the HR department knows about it an... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Harassment Bullying and Hostility at work
I have been harassed by my supervisors. I do my work. However since she threatened to have me fired 2.5 years ago, the Director has engaged in building up a series of warnings and unwarrented complain... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Are movie theaters in Wyoming exempt from the Equal Pay Act?
I've been working as a staff leader at a theater for about 3 years. Recently, other male employees were promoted to staff leader and are getting paid more then me. I am the only female staff leader an... applies to Wyoming  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to back vacation pay upon being laid/furloughed, if I never took any vacation?
After 23 yrs with the same company am I entitled, as the employee booklet states that I get (2) wks vacation/yr. I never took any vacation days. Can I get paid for the (2) wks vacation/yr that I never... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Accidental Overtime?
Employees punch time card either early or stay and clock out after quitting time. Neither is time worked nor authorized over-time. Because the time is on the card, are they entitled to overtime pay? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How does an employer get away with not paying attention overtime after 40 hrs?
There were many times I worked over 40 hours in a week and my employer did not pay overtime. He would instead give me the hours off the following week. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

How does an employer get away with not paying attention overtime after 40 hrs?
There were many times I worked over 40 hours in a week and my employer did not pay overtime. He would instead give me the hours off the following week. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was terminated because my physician filled out my FMLA and STD forms incorrectly, what can i do?
I was put off work for mental stress and anxiety at the work place from my doctor. when given the FMLA paperwork she contradicted herself and my employer fired me. Also i was denied STD pay because sh... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Where can I find an attorney if I believe I have been wrongfully demoted?
Worked for four years at a company. Recieved compliments on my work in many areas other than one. They are demoting releasing me from one position and offering me another. I don't want to take the oth... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

Defamation and Lack of overtime pay
My husband has been working for Mineke for 2 months now, and his boss has used foul language everyday around him, the other workers, and customers. He also accused my husband for being a thief in fron... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Will I have to pay back relocation?
My contract states that if I voluntarily leave or am terminated, I will repay my relocation benefit. I have felt overwhelmed with my work load and not being treated fairly as an employee. I feel it is... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I am a VP and oversee purchasing for a company . For several months this company has not been paying invoices yet has asked me to continue to place orders until we run out of credit . Over the last year 6 accounts have been sent to collections and from ap
I am a VP and oversee purchasing for a company . For several months this company has not been paying invoices yet has asked me to continue to place orders until we run out of credit . Over the last ye... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

Is my Wife entitled to her accrued vacation after termination!
My wife was just terminated from her position in Sellersville, Pa. She had about 135 hours of earned vacation on the books. However, when she was terminated, her employer stated that she isn't entitle... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

She has worked at Taco-bell for 24 years, and is now a Manager. Taco-bell went from being Corp, to a Franchise this month, they told my wife, they will have to get her to fill out a application to rehire in the new Company, she has a Pension with Taco-bel
Do they have to pay her the pension for the 24 years? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was hired by a temp service and the company I worked for said I was on camera stealing so when it was time to pick up my check the temp service didn't give it to me .is this possible
I worked a 1 day at another company and 6 days for the last company with no pay because of false accusation applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer take any legal action against me if I use all my PTO and never go back?
I'm moving out of state so I won't be able to work at my current job in Florida, and my job won't pay PTO after termination if you haven't been there a year. I would like to use my PTO and never come ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Blocked account and work interview
My previous employer wrote me my final paycheck and it was returned as "blocked account". Is this the same thing as NSF and can I bring this to a district attorney. Also, my first day of work he refus... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

unauthorized payroll deductions
I was released from my job without any reason or warning. When I received my final check the following week, they had deducted $500.00 for an engine I had been "paying out" per the company's agreement... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I am 58yrs old and have been with this health employer for 26yrs. I was just told that they are eliminating my PT job to hire someone FT. I was told by HR that seniority does not matter to this company. I have been in a specialty clinic. I have gotten goo
Feel this is retaliation due to a confrontation with my boss over how the dept. is staffed. Also because a new service has started in our dept. and there is definite pay discrimination that I brought ... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Wrongful termination in Kansas/ discrimation due to disability
Hi! I was employed at a call center in Kansas for 2.5 years. After a lengthy battle with my employer, I was finally granted a reasonable accommodation which was to join the work at home team. In addit... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Being run out of my job for discrimination AND am filed as "exempt" and don't think I should be
I am an exempt employee for a travel firm which plans meetings and requires me to travel at least once per 6 weeks for about 10 days. When I was hired in April 2004, I was told I would receive payme... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to dock an employee pay for being late?
We had an employee meeting where our boss told us if we were more than 5 minutes late the first time is a warning and the second time is $25, the third time is $50 and after that then we will be fired... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Are employers required to pay out of town expenses, such as lodging and food?
When initially hired lodging was paid for by employers when working out of town. Just given a weeks notice that lodging will no longer be paid. Is this legal? applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Exceeded salaried sick and vacation- company withholding pay
I have exceeded my 2003 company granted sick and vacation days by 15. The company has witheld my last two biweekly paychecks as what they consider overpayment. I am salary. Is that legal? Do they have... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

hired @ salary, paid hourly
i was hired at a salary position, then was told after 6 months that the policy is changing, we are still 'salary' but if we miss time we are docked that time from our 'salary' pay. We are not alowed t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My girlfriend works at a chain of carryouts they give 401k and insurance well today she says they took all her vacation time because the store she works at dosent make enough money plus there isn't a manager at her store is this legal to do?
She has worked for this company for 5 years.. She has giving them her life. They also took away her bonus because they make her pay for things that breaks in the store. applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

can an employer make you work 6 days a week and not pay overtime if they keep hours below 40?
employer is working us 6 days a week, but only 5-6 hours a day applies to California  ·  0 answers

2 weeks notice
I have two weeks notice on March 25, 2005, in an email (which I unfortunately did not save a copy of). On March 26, 2005 at 2 pm, I was told that this was my last day and that I could leave immediatel... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

So i was recently fired and within this year i was paid one week vacation when before i was getting two weeks. There defense is because i was thru an agency for 4yrs and then got hired thru the company they say they DONT need to pay me my second week but
Can i get my second week vacation paid off after been fired applies to California  ·  0 answers

Servance
I was terminated from my employment. We have a servance package that includes 4 weeks pay for every year worked. I worked there 7 1/2 years. Am I entitled to still receive my servance package when no ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If I'm salary, can I get overtime pay?
I work in construction and am paid salary but have worked more than 40 hours in one week. My salary is specifically based on a 40 hour work week. Am I entitled for overtime after 49 hrs? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

in Florida can an employer REQUIRE 1 month notice for resignation? Can they withhold pay if 1 month is not given?
I am an exempt employee, not under contact, in Florida. According to my handbook my employer requires 1 month notice, otherwise they may hold salary earned and / or leave paid accrued. Is this legal? applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

The amount of my accrued vac was grandfathered in when universal bought out guardsmark. But they owe
Grandfather clause was agreed upon the sale of guardsmark to universal. All guardsmark employees would recieve the ammount of vac pay that they were recieving from guardsmark fo how ever long they wer... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

The amount of my accrued vac was grandfathered in when universal bought out guardsmark. But they owe
Grandfather clause was agreed upon the sale of guardsmark to universal. All guardsmark employees would recieve the ammount of vac pay that they were recieving from guardsmark fo how ever long they wer... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Wrongful termination
I worked for a bio-tech company in NY, which relocated to MA. Some of us were offered to relocate and given moving expense money and a cost of living increase in pay. The relocation occured in April. ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Would the non compete keep me from getting a new job?
I am working in Recruitment at a Home Care company for seniors in their homes. I am looking to work at an Assisted Living as a Sales Manager. My non compete says to not work for a like company for 2 y... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Breach of payroll contract
My husband and I were owner operator's leased to a company. We recently were let go. But we had a question about our pay in the past. Because in the contract it states we would get 85% of the loads we... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

An employee worked unauthorized overtime and didn't record it on his timecard. After payroll was processed we were advised he had worked OT one day that week. Do we have to immediately issue him a check for the difference or can we add it to his next payc
We are paid bi-weekly so he would be waiting 10 business days for his the check with the OT if we didn't do a separate check (which we have to pay an additional fee to have done) applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employee be separated during their vacation and told they do not get the PTO they are on. FL
employee wants to terminate employee in vacation and not pay the pto state of fl applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can they reduce salaries as well as lay off employees?
My employer (located in New York State) is having some financial difficulties. As a result the company is now reducing all salaried employees' pay by 18% for the next 7 weeks as well as shutting down ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employer has no funds topay salary for next pay period. Can I reopen a previous claim?
can i open up claims for remaining unemployement left i have 15,ooo dollars left never collected in 40 yrs working i cant fiancially take achance no salry we are colllection agency i would be colllect... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

BOSS WITHHOLDING MEDICAL INS. FOR 1-1/2 YEARS
I HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR A SMALL TRUCKING COMPANY FOR NEARLY A YEAR AND A HALF. WHEN I WAS HIRED I WAS ASSURED MEDICAL INSURANCE, JUST AS ALL OF THE OTHER EMPLOYEES, BUT THROUGH ALL OF MY EFFORTS I STI... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can They Do This To Me? Is This Even Legal?
I've been with this company for a little over 6 years. I recently came back from FMLA leave as I went to care for my father in Las Vegas who had terminal cancer and only had 6 months to live as I was ... applies to Hawaii  ·  2 answers

We are told because it is the government there is nothing we can do.Is there lawyers who can help us
I was working for the government in 2003,I had direct deposit as did my wife.After stopping my employment, my employer continued to pay me.We were unaware,moved,closed the bank accounts.1 1/2 years la... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

still waiting for commission payment....
I was layed off from my company in October. At that time my employer owed me commission for Sept and October. It is now December and I still have not received payment. Is there a law in NY that requir... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How long does an employer have to keep a past employees pay stubs?
We have a former employee requesting payroll information from 11 years ago - our payroll person cannot locate anything on her computer from that long ago - what is the amount of time that an employer ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I quit my job due to issues that I had to contact ODH and report them for a serious matter. My doctor told me due to my health not to return there and ODH was aware I wasn’t returning there. Can they cut my pay to minimum wage and keep my sick time and
Quitting my job due to a situation that I had to report applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Being forced to share a room and afraid of being re-traumatized
An employer is requiring a trip where we have to share rooms. I offered to pay for my own room and was told no so I could have my own private room. What if I was a sexual assault survivor and I'm afra... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can I sue employer for not paying me what I was offered an hour when hired?
I was working for a company who emailed me an offer of $15 an hour pay that I had to agree too which I did. Then when I started working for them I was only getting paid $10 an hour. I am suppose to be... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

is it fair for them to fire me without any warning?
Dear Mel, My job was recently terminated by my company without any prior notice. The reason they cited is that I was not performing up to the company standards. However, I feel that I have gave my bes... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can an employer in a nursing company tell you that you can only take 16 hours of vacation time
Employer said I can only take 16 hours at a time. I work 12hour shifts and I'm taking a week vacation but they only want to pay 16 at a time. Can they do that applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

can an employer force an exempt employee to pay back unaccrued vacation in the state of Missouri
employee used but unaccrued vacation use client wants to dock the exempt employee for applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

My employer owes me $50K and terminated my contract
I have a employment contract with my employer. He terminated the contract without cause,and has informed me that he was not going to pay $50,000 commissions he owes plus other compensation. What would... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Bill for PTO.
My old employer sent me a bill, stating that I took PTO I haven't "earned" yet. I did not know the PTO was set up this way, and when asked, the company is not able to provide proof that I agreed to th... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I pay into Paid family leave if i get sick can i use it
if i have an illness can i use paid family leave applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my employer take $30 out of my paycheck for being 4 min late
Can my employer deduct $30 from my pay for me being 5 min late applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

compressed work week
We are a Non Profit organization located in New York who employs both exempt and non exempt employees that are paid on a bi-weekly pay cycle. We are looking into a compressed 9 80 work week and would ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

daily check writing fees
I work through a temporary staffing company that promotes "daily work...daily pay" but charge me a $4 per day "check writing fee" for the daily paycheck to be issued. Is this allowed? applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

commissioned employee pay taken away
hi i am a salary and commissioned employee in California. A few weeks back i made a mistake on a customers order i was told by my boss if it happened again that my commission would be taken away. The ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do I have legal recourse against an employer that didn't fire me, but involuntarily transferred me?
In July, I was working for AECOM at Denver International Airport and had been with them for approximately three and a half years. I was hired in March of 2006 as an inspector for AECOM and assigned to... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

If away from home for work, how is compensable time calculated for non-exempt employees?
I will be administering a conference (non-exempt employee) and will be away from home for three days and two nights. Does my employer only need to pay for actual time worked during the conference? Is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have two questions; the first is. The company that I'm working for promised one week of vacation and when I asked if I could take it they said we don't have vacation here? I'm a salaried employee but I'm docked a day of pay if I don't show up to work an
I was hired with promised vacation only two recently find out that I don't have any. They are now saying that they don't offer vacation (California)? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer keep my last check if I quit with a relocation contract?
I have a relocation contract but want to quit 6 mos early. I know I have to pay them back but can they keep my last check? applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

I have a pending maine wc injury case for 2 years and a pay under table employer after tenure was done emailed the defense lawyer and work I have case against with lies and slander. I have proof and he purely retaliated for nothing at all. Lied as well
I am being, Slandered and my pending wc case is ruined because of old boss defamation and lies to the defense attorney. applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to have to wait 30 days to recieve overtime pay?
If I work ot in dec 09 it will not be seen unitl jan 2010 is that legal I am a state empolyee and we are paid on the 1st and the 16th unless its a holiday or weekend. Suppose I worked ot on Dec 16 sin... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Can a City Goverment pay more wages to new hires than senior employees doing the same job?
Been working for Unified Govt. as security officer for 2 1/2 years. Boss hires nephew 8 months ago at almost $1 an hour more. Hires another person 1 month ago at 30 cents more an hour. Same job/duties... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

what is considered an acceptable amount in cut in pay what your current position is eliminated
I work in retail and they are testing a news program eliminating my position was told I would have to take a 5%cut only to find out that it is 5% per level which would be 10% cut I have worked for the... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Final pay hourly wage cut
My husband recently quit a job because the new owner cut his hours and we could no longer afford the long drive to his job everyday. He did not give a two weeks notice and when he picked up his final ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

When traveling as a work group in California, using a company bus, to an out of town location overnight what are the wage laws?
We traveled out of town in a company van at 8 am then then camped with personal equipment overnight with no avail. transport, or water at the camping location. We ended our workday the following day a... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Hi my husband works as a lab technician l and applied 5 times in the last 5 years for lab technician ll but they won’t give him the title but he is already doing the responsibilities of the position he is applying for is this discrimination?
He already performs the job but they don’t want to pay the additional money. He applied for the same position 5 times and is overlooked. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Seeking advice on how to cut employee benefits
Health Insurance Questions: 1) Is it legislated what percent a company must pay of employee medical benefits? 2) Can we go from paying 50% of all insurance (employee and family) to paying 50% of emplo... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

reduction in pay to meet OT requirements w/o increasing costs
The employee is non-exempt and works approximately 10 hours per week in OT. This has been occuring regularly for several years. In a sudden effort to reduce costs, the company wants to cut the employe... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Vacation Policy change
Is is considered a legal change in vacation benefits if we are notifed via an email of this change ? Such as: We (company) will no longer pay any accrued vacation time at the time of an employee leavi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My company pays for my drive time if it's longer then 30 miniutes can they take it away
My company lets me use one of there trucks and I drive a couple hours each day . If my drive takes me 2 hours from the time I leave my house I get paid 1.5 hours. They want to take this away and not p... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

please let me know if this is okay for them to do.
I work at church day care center. We recieve our checks twice a week. Is Okay for them to pay a three week check the week prior or the correct week or a week later at their own descression. We are als... applies to Arkansas  ·  1 answer

Work 24--Paid for 20
I am a Paramedic working for a private ambulance company. Although we work 24-hour shifts, we are only paid for 20 hours per shift. We are allowed to sleep during the shift but MUST respond if a call ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

My employer keeps paying me under the table but I have child support so I tell her I need a check and pay stubs plus I'm allowed to charge but there is no real way to keep track and I'm pretty sure any one can charge to me .I just got fired is there any w
Scetchy boss got fired probable because I make to much never get overtime and a real Scetchy way of keeping track of hours and charges applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

Can an employee be responsible in paying company back for lost money due to working errors?
Can certain pay be withheld until error is fixed. Example filing a wrong medical claim and extending claim to be paid. Basically employee would get paid back after error is corrected. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for your employer to go through your personal belongings? And take your stuff home? I had my signed contract with the company in my desk and was told they got it out and took it home? When I asked for it back they said for me to get a lawyer
I am a ins agent and was being hurrassed every month so I decided to leave the company . They refuse to pay me and have taken my contract that was in my desk out of it and taken it home. They stated t... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

My former employer has bounced my last 4 paycheck a including my final paycheck. He has wired funds for 3 of them directly to my checking account, but is refusing to wire my final check. The bouncing of my paychecks has caused me to have numerous insuffic
former employer gives lots of excuses of why the checks are bouncing and he is bouncing multiple psyche is every pay period. applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

Vacation on the books when Laid Off
Recently I was laid off due to a sharp decline in business. I had one week of Vacation on the books, does my employer have to pay me for that week of vacation? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Overtime for 13 consecutive days
I know that you get overtime pay on the 7th consecutive day but, I can not find anything about the days after that. Does it continue on the each consecutive day after that or does it reset for a new w... applies to California  ·  2 answers

non compete agreement after employment
Hi I am in sales and marketing. I have brought some accounts into my customer base from previous experiences and I have developed some new customers no doubt with this employer. The present company I ... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Can I fight this evening if I'm in CA. with a new employer?
Worked as Manager for co. that relocate to CO. in May from CA. Did go to CO. for two monthes was informed about relocation cost would be covered if stayed for a year or given credit for every month st... applies to California  ·  1 answer

retaliation from boss
I'm a car painter,my boss clearly favors the other painter.This painter does my boss's personal work for free.I get paid commision only and complained to the deelership I was'nt receiving enough work ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I believe this company that hired me is fake and have been having me print illegal checks! Now they owe me half a month's wages and are refusing to pay up! This in turn caused me to do research of my own, thus leaving me to believe the whole thing is some
I applied to a job listing through indeed, and was contacted back by a woman named Rhonda Auciello. She asked me a series of questions regarding the position and my ability to do the job. After the se... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

is it possible to collect the wages
employer operated a business taking care of elderly people giving in-house services he was being paid by the government capped six employees working without pay for about three months filed bankruptcy... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I am a security guard. I got tired of the presure and stepped down as a Sargent and my pay was cut. Is this legal?
I asked for a raise, was promoted to a Sargent, but after a year or so I was tried of all the presure. When I stepped down, they cut my raise. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Does the state of Illinois have to pay commission on deals closed prior to termination?
I was terminated 6/1/18. I have commission due to me on deals closed prior to my termination. Does the company owe me this money? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does the state of Illinois have to pay commission on deals closed prior to termination?
I was terminated 6/1/18. I have commission due to me on deals closed prior to my termination. Does the company owe me this money? applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

can my pay be cut for 1 week limited hours? im salary
I have been employed for 5 years for a burgerking franchise and recently had surgery. I've been out for 2 weeks when I return. I am currently salaried as store manager. I can return next wednesday at ... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

I have been back to work for two weeks from a loa. I did not get paid on pay day and received two letters in the mail from my company. One said I would be terminated in 15 days if I did not return to work. And the other said my insurance was cancelled bec
Can I sue my company for causing me to lose my insurance and the stress it is causing because my son is on my insurance and he has a life threatening condition. Until they get it straightened out, he ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Medical/Dental Benefit Changes for LTD recepients
I've noticed the many responses to acquiring the Benefit SPD and then in finer print the Plan. The latter is much more informative while the Summary is just that - summary and seldomly touches upon al... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Hello, I have a couple questions and don't know if you can answer them or not but thought it'd be worth a shot to get a legal advisors opinion. Okay so I'm a part time key holder at a retail store in Indiana and I have been asked to transfer to a differen
Do I have to take a pay cut because my employer decided my schedule no longer works for there location? I can transfer to a different store and keep my title and current hourly wages but can't if I st... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I am a part-time employee and missed a shift due to a schedule change. This was fully my fault as it is my responsibility to check my work schedule. Despite having a three year perfect attendance. My manager has suspended me without pay for three days. Ye
Yet does not give similar suspensions to others. Ideas? I questioned his penalty and was advised they do this to everyone, which is not true. He is not the manager who hired me and I sense he is looki... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Unpaid Salary
I worked for a consulting company based in NY as a consultant & did consulting for a client company in NY as well. I left the company because they did not pay my salary in time. They still owe me some... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Earned vacation not paid?
I have worked for a temporary agency for 1 1/2 years. I have accrued enough hours to receive vacation benefits with this temp agency. The temporary agency recently sold the contract to another tempora... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Is my non-compete valid
I signed a non-compete in 2011. In 2012 the company had financial problems and could not pay it's employees on schedule. The two companies that had merged, then split at this time. I never singed anot... applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

employer broke contract after work was done
I have a written contract with my employer for $1600 month salary.I worked my first complete pay period and on payday managment said that they have changed their minds and would not honor the contract... applies to California  ·  1 answer

overtime laws for movie theater employees
My son has worked for a movie theater for 9 years and has never received overtime pay even though he has worked as many as 60 hours a week before. Are movie theater exempt? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am in California and I am scheduled to take an approved paternity leave from my current job. I will be applying for Paid Family Leave for 6 weeks of PFL pay from the state. I do not plan on returning to my current job after my leave but will instead sta
Worked at current position for 3 years. My current job pays for a portion of my health insurance applies to California  ·  0 answers

Received settlement from sun ion discrimination case and had taxes taken out but still received a 1099 misc why do I still need to pay additional tax
The 1099 misc box 3 was checked but the amount of unreported income was not received I had taxes taken out of settlement please advise applies to District of Columbia  ·  0 answers

Can my employer close the shop for a weed or less several times a year without paying us
My employer will close shop for a week without notice and make us take vacation pay. They do this several times a year applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

I lost a company cell phone, can my employer charge me?
So I lost a company phone, when I informed my employer of the loss, he told me I would be forced to pay the full replacement cost of the phone, or face termination. I told Him that I would want a rece... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I was recently affected by a company laid off in Florida. They did not payout unused PTO days. Hourly employees earn vacation and sick pay... they received payouts. Salaried employees earn PTO days to use for days off whether sick or
See question applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can you be forced to use vacation time for being sent home early from work?
My company just instituted the rule that when we are not busy, employees will be sent home and their vacation time will be used to pay for the time off. I feel this is illegal, not to mention unethica... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Employer is trying to dock a salaried exempt employee for being late but does not keep records of clock in out
I am on salary in an exempt profession. Employer is trying to dock my pay for being tardy but does not keep records of clock in clock out times and I work from home after hours every day to keep caugh... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Looking for info for someone that has a Director position title. The company he works for is dissolving the current position he is in and offering him a regular employee job and he assuming with a big drop in pay, He does not want to take the employee pos
5+ years working for the company. Director title position applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

should i lose out on vacation pay because my employer decied to change the way they calculate time
For the last 11 years I have got my vacation time on my anniversary....As of 1/1/16 my employer changed this to accrued time. Now I was due to get my 3 weeks 10/23/15 they told me because they were ch... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to not have employees document their time at work?
I worked at a store that did not have the employees document when they got to work and when they left. We would only be paid for the time that we were scheduled for which did not include the time that... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Will I be paid my back end residual commission?
I am in sales at a technology company and am about to resign my position. My commission plan is largely centered on a back end residual (for the first 6 months of any account that I bring on). Is the ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can an employer dock our paycheck?
Hello Is it legal for an employer in CA to reduce the hourly rate of an employee that has been calling in sick and having personal issues a bit too often? This is being done for a "probation" period. ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Does a non-compete under New York law apply in all states?
I have been downsized "we can't afford to pay a senior sales executive" from my position as VP of Sales at a software company. I was hired in Tennessee, but the company is a New York corporation. The ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can an employer force employee to take leave of abscene without pay?
Can an employer force an employee to take unpaid leave of absence by force without any reason of mistakes ? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can an employer force employee to take leave of abscene without pay?
Can an employer force an employee to take unpaid leave of absence by force without any reason of mistakes ? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

not able to leave facility on a unpaid break
if your employer doesnot pay you for break can the employer stop you from leaving the facility for you 30minute unpaid break. applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can an employer charge for a loss of a company cell phone
So I lost a company phone (during work hours) when I informed my employer of the loss, he told me I would be forced to pay the full replacement cost of the phone, or face termination. I told Him that ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

My father claimed on his taxes for 6 years that he had paid me a salary of $6000/yr for working for his company. However, he never actually paid me any money. Would I have a case if I tried to get him to pay me the money now?
as stated in the question - from the time I was 12 to 17 my dad "paid" me $6000/yr, according to his accounting records and taxes. but I never received that money. would I be able to collect that mone... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

How can i prove i worked?
If my boss avoids ot pay by paying the extra hours in cash at straight time and there is no time card or record, how can i prove i worked? There are 2 shifts. The boss was out of town and there were o... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Should I blow the whistle?
I work for a small company that is charging consumers and making them wait sometimes months for their orders. When someone places their order, they are told it will be 2 weeks before they receive, it ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My employer has several times threatened me and other salaried employees with termination because we do not work over 40 hours a week. We are salaried and as part of our salary we do get a monthly and yearly bonus based on sales. My employer states that t
Salary employee administrative position not entitled to overtime pay employer wants to mandate extra hours to compensate for short staff applies to New York  ·  1 answer

relocation question
I work for a company that asked me to relocate a year and a half ago. I relocated, but my family stayed in the original city, so I commute home on the weekends. I do not charge my employer for any com... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

travel payments
hi and ty ... i work for a private hospice co. i travel for work place to place.. we get 50cents a mile.. but my question is now they have me starting an hour away and ending work an hour away, and i ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Relocation expenses repayment
I moved up to Nanticoke for a job with a company, They paid for movers to pack and move my household goods.I was put up in a hotel at company expense for 60 days. I was terminated and now the company ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Exemption Status at Risk
If an employer instructs an exempt employee to take five days off without pay as a company cost savings initiative, then fails to instruct the employee's to leave their Blackberry's and laptop's at th... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can I file a lawsuit if I feel I have been passed over for promotion due to my disability?
I am a contractor in Kuwait working with a defense contractor I am seeking advice as to whether what I am experiencing is favoritism or discrimination I feel I have been passed over for promotion beca... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can overtime be paid separately at straight-time pay?
I am a cashier in a convenience store. I worked 50 hours in one week. My check stub showed 40 hours, which I was paid for, but the other 10 hours was paid in cash at straight time...not time-and-a-hal... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Banned from Homecare Facility , Can't see client from that facility , lost the pay from those visit
I was banned from a Home Care facility by the business director and as a result i am not able to see my client so I am therefore loosing all that income. Is there anything I can do to recover the lost... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

can you sue for hostile work environment?
ive been workers for the same company two years and yesterday they told me my pay is going down because my spot has been filled, it was already filled when I started two years ago, the whole time work... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

I gave immediate resignation to my NY county employer before a final decision was made on a disciplinary hearing to terminate. Can the Board making a final decision nullify and void my immediate resignation and make the decision to terminate me? My job wa
I just want to receive pay for my accrued earned time such as vacation and comp time, etc. applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Asap
Ok well i got fired from my employment 2013 at mcdonals. Nd i Aply for Unimployment so in my head i thought i did it wrong so wat happened somebody had be using the money couse i never got no Unimploy... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Harassment/Discrimiation
Dear Mel, I have recently been fired from my job. I am a sales rep and feel that I have been not only discriminated by but also harassed by my old boss. There are several things that don't add up and ... applies to Oregon  ·  1 answer

fired due to two ins companys fighting who going to pay
i have two ins companys fighting over my claim. they keep stalling on who is going to take the blame.its been 1 1/2 years now. just the other day my company fired me for too much time missed. what are... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I have been a permatemp for 7 years, is this legal?
hi, I have been working for an appliance company in Los Angeles, CA. for 7 years. They have me filed as a temporary employee. My pay check from the company says A&S temp. Which is a company owned by t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I am willing to pay for a consultation if there is hope.
I signed a very binding non compete agreement prior to employment. The agreement was between myself and the company. The company was sold two years ago and I was terminated two weeks ago. The reason g... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

We earn a contracted sales commission. Due to coding errors, the commission were paid incorrectly. The company has been aware of the issue for months, but has not paid the correct commission rates. Should they pay interest on commissions owed?
There is a contracted rate. Employer is aware of the errors, but doesn't want to take the time to fix them. applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I was demoted from current position as a Manager to Sales with no reason other than clear descrimination. How can I fight this?
I was demoted from a Manager to go back Sales. Obvious descrimination on the newly appointed director with who I had a disagreement a year ago. I was also cheated out of my pay. As a female Manager, I... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I went on maternity leave in April of 2018 upon returning to work on June 28 with a work release my employer told me that my position had been eliminated and she had no position for me. I’m from Texas and understand that it is an at-will state but am I
There was no mention on my position elimination before I went on leave. I was on leave for 2 months. I understand I’m an at-will employee but to come back thinking I still had my pay and position th... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If an employment contract expires, is the non-competition agreement still valid?
If an employment contract has been expired for several months and a new one has not been presented to sign, would the non-compete agreement still be valid if the employee decides to open their own pra... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Resigned and not paid bonus
Hi, I recently resigned from my employer due to a personal issue. Since I resigned they held my bonus but paid out the other supervisors that were under me. When reaching out to someone in the company... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

What is the value of my accrued vacation?
I recently left my employer in Illinois. I was able to find the law stipulating that they must pay me for my unused vacation; however, I was a salaried employee, and they are attempting to compensate ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

If you get paid a recoverable draw can you legally be docked for days you missed over your allotted days?
I’ve been working as an outside sales representative for a privately owned company for over 14 years. I get 20 days off, but I’m only paid with a recoverable draw. If I go over that 20 days can th... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Does my employer have to save my job?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Is it legal in Indiana to "trade shifts" with co-workers.
Hypothetically, we work 12 hr swing shifts. Could i come in and work a co-workers shift, he would be "on the clock" and get paid, then he would pay me back by working a day for me, where i get paid. T... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Vacation Pay
I have resigned my position with my current company giving 3 weeks notice. I was told I am not going to get paid for my unused vacation time. In my previous positions in the same city/state, when I re... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I resigned from my Mortgage position from a bank and on the Compensation agreement, it states that I will get paid for any originated loans that close within 30 days of my exit. Immediately after leaving, my loans were changed to other employees, and they
Resignation of a Mortgage Position from a Bank and not being paid for Commission Pay within 30 days of exiting applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

my last emplyer of 45 days reduses to pay me my last weeks salary bc I left
I worked for approx 45-60 days and found a better paying w/benefits job. so I gave an approx weeks notice. but it was very uncomforatble so it ended up being 3 1/2 days. they were mad so they are refu... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I am a 47 year old male
3 months ago my CEO took me to lunch and ask told me my job was secure and not to look for another position. Last week they dismissed me without cause after 6 years of proven success. They have offere... applies to Georgia  ·  2 answers

Employee voluntary termination penalty
I have recently been offered a one year contract by my existing employer which contains the following: In the event the Employee voluntarily terminates this Employment Agreement prior to its natural e... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My company gave me a new hire referral bonus and instead of making it non recurring they made it recurring and I didn't know and now they want repayment. Do I need to pay
Got a new hire referral bonus. Company kept giving them to me in my check with out me knowing. Now they want repayment for their mistake. Am I obligated to repay? applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

In Florida, if an employee provided 4 weeks notice, and the employer decides to let them go immediately; is the employer legally required to pay the 4 full weeks and vacation/PTO time?
Payment required by law when an employee provided notice? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If I am taking a weeks vacation, and they decide to work on Saturday (overtime), can they force me to take 6 days vacation instead of just 5?
I have requested and got approved for vacation for the week of 4th of July. I have just been informed that we will be working on the Saturday prior and that if I want that day off I will need to reque... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Husband quit, vacation on books, paid then stop payment
My husband quit his job and contacted the company for his 120 hours of vacation balance that was shown on his last two pay stubs. The owner wrote him a check and then later did a stop payment on the c... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What is nepotism and is it against the law?
Can a boss, whose son works directly for him, promote that son without informing the other employees that the position his son received was even available? A former HR employee said the son received a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer laid off the whole plant 240 employers.
My employer laid off the whole plant 240 workers with only one day notice and no WARN pay, they assured us they would reopen in a few months at most its now been 7 months, did they violate WARN and ho... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can my employer not pay me for my paid vacation I earned?
I filled out papers to take a week of paid vacation. A week after I took my vacation I put my two weeks in. Now my employer is not paying me my paid vacation and I am out a whole lot of money. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

my employer took deduction for a voluntary medical plan for 4 months and didn't pay the insurance company so I wasn't covered and the carrier cancelled the policy. He won't reimburse my premiums do I have any recourse
How can I get the money back for the insurance I paid for but didn't have. I was notified by the insurance company on 3/6 that it was cancelled on 1/1. My employer took deductions through payroll up u... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for a company to pay straight commission in a non-sales job i.e collections
I work for a company that pays straight commission and requires a minimum of a 42.5 hour work week (actual hours worked). There is no draw. The commission is paid at a certain percent of the overall d... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Employer refusing to pay relocation allowance as mentioned in offer letter
Dear Experts, I recently moved to US from India on Blanket L1 Visa. My employer in India informed me that they are moving me to US only five days before US joining date. I came to US as instructed. As... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can my employer hold my PTO after I resign?
I was feeling that my employee wanted to fire me and in the middle of the work I left the office and never returned. They asked for a letter of resignation in order to give my last paycheck. I didn't ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If I am terminated, am I required by law to pay back a relocation assistance package to the company?
I am a salaried employee and it is possible that my current company may terminate my employment involuntarily. My relocation assistance timeframe is not up until July 2017. If they do terminate, am I ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Paying the employer for training during unpaid internship
Hello Sir/ Ma'am, I had joined a consulting firm and undertook training as an 'unpaid intern'. I am aware of the labour laws pertaining to unpaid intern position but in my case, I had to pay money for... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Overtime in a 80 hour week
This an hourly question. We get paid every other Friday,(bi-weekly)for the previous 2 weeks of work. Is it possible for the company to take any hours over the 40 from one of the two weeks that has ove... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful termination
I worked as a director for large services company and reported directly to the CEO. The business year of 2002 and 2003 was very successful for my department, and I was awarded as The best PS director... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Commission only employee
I would like to hire a few commission only employees. Can I hire them as exempt or do I need to hire them as non-exempt and pay overtime? For the non-exempt answer, how would I calculate the overtime ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can two groups who work under the same employer be payed differently?
We have unit staff and officers and for unit staff anything over 40 hours in a week is overtime. For officers anything over 80 hours in two weeks is considered overtime but officers have to hit 80 hou... applies to West Virginia  ·  0 answers

I was originally employed by a school system as a speech pathologist. In 20 15 I was promoted to special education coordinator. In 2016 I was promoted to special education director. I have served as Special Education Director in this small rural school sy
Demotion Reduction in pay Increased workload Demoralization applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I was offered a position as a hotel manager. The job was suppose to run 6-8mo. and provided housing. As a result, I moved out of my apt and into an apt in the hotel. My 2nd day on the job I almost got a ticket for operating without a liscence. The 3rd day
Isnt there a labor law that protects employees in this type situation, so the employer would still be liable to pay half of the original agreed upon amount? applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

In NJ, can an employer change your position and reduce your pay so you don't get fired? I went to my boss saying I would need to work a set schedule once my kids start school. He has since hired my replacement and told me that I can stay and work part tim
I have been with the company for a year. In order to resolve a potential issue I brought this to my boss to try and work it out months before it would happen. I offered different options to continue t... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have a health insurance deduction question?
My wife recently retired from her job. We no longer have healthcare from her employer. I requested healthcare from my employer. He told me I could come on to the company's plan, which was suppose to b... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Is my non-compete valid when I had my pay cut and benifits cut ?
I signed a non-compete with my employer after I got another job offer and gave my two weeks notice. The next day my boss called me in and offered me more money to stay,so I did. A few days later they ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Would I be able to pursue actions about the unfair treatment?
I worked for a corporate dental office just about two years. I became pregnant and I was not given any breaks, worked over into lunch, vomiting and not sent home, put in the hospital for stress, doubl... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can they not pay me my PTO
Hello, I work for a local hospital and was hired in July 2010 when the PTO Policy was set at 6 months to receive a 50% payout if you leave the company. They changed the policy in November 2010 and now... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I put my friends payroll check in my bank to cash it because she don't have an acct and now her ex employer said she was going to put a stop payment on the check can she legally do that
She had quit her job and she had paid the business what she owed and now the women is coming back saying she didn't pay her so she was going to put a stop payment on the check can she legally do that applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was demoted to align with my salary ith e, do I have a case...
I have been working at my firm for about 8 years, with the same job title but they recently completed a Labor Conditions Alignment analysis and they changed my title or demoted me...I believe that it ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Comp time - legal issue or company policy?
I am an exempt employee working four days per week by agreement with my non-profit employer. If I work a fifth day in any given week, can my employer legally offer me comp time off? If so, am I requir... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I be fired for this?
I was employed at a resteraunt and the owners other resteraunt . They were cutting back hours, so I found another job. The owner, when he found out that I was going to weekends only, stated "If he is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Statute of limitation for repayment of relocation bonus
I left a job in WA in just 4 months and my contract states that I will need to repay the prorated remainder of my relocation bonus. How long after I leave can the company ask for the repayment? I flat... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Pay check
My friend works at a daycare and her daughters attend the daycare. She asked the owner 3 months ago if he could take her daycare fare out of her check every month and he said no. A few months later(th... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I am falsely accused of sexual harrassment, what are my legal options?
After a break of four days i returned to work, only to find my entry card deactivated. After gaining entry to the office, i was escorted by four corporate security guards to an office where my manager... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

My job wants me to sign a letter of them decreasing my salary and stretching my hours to 50 a week.
Which means I wont be eligible for overtime unless I work over 50 hours. I was brought on with the intentions I would be working 40 hours a week at my certain salary. Now, they decreased my pay and st... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

My company sold their business to another company. I had accrued vacation on the books with the former company. Should they pay me for the remaining vacation that I earned.?
New company took over July 1,2016. Believed vacation was carried over. Just found out today,November 14,2016, that my accrued vacation from my former company will not be paid. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Former employee harrasment.
I was laid off on 7/7/06. I had a company issued cell phone, which I turned in. On 8/29/06 I received by mail from my former employeer a copy of the phone bill with a note stating " I authorized the t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

On 10/27/17 I tore a tendon in my foot walking down the steps in the parking garage at work, It took until mid December to be determined that Workman's Comp would cover this. During this time I had applied for FMLA, during this time all of my PTO was exha
Can I be required to pay back PTO if I receive payment from workman's comp weeks after I have exhausted all of my PTO when I sustained an injury at work? applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Pay for waiting to clock in
My teenage daughter works in a food establishment and is required to be at work on time, however, if business is slow the manager doesn't have her clock in. Basically, she waits at work until they nee... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

hOW LONG DOES AN EMPLOYER HAVE TO HOLD YOUR POSITION IF YOUR OUT ON DISABILITY?
I AM CURRENTLY FILLING IN AS A DAYCARE DIRECTOR BECAUSE THE DIRECTOR IS OUT ON DISABILITY. HOW LONG CAN THEY HOLD THE POSITION? DO THEY HAVE A LEGAL OBILGATION TO PAY ME AT THE SCALE OF MY NEW POSITIO... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

do salaried employees get paid in the 90 day probationary period if they call out sick
A salaried manager called out sick in their 90 day probationary period, are we required to pay for that day ? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can work require me to come in on my weekend off?
I just received a notification from my job that I must come to a mandatory 2 hour training on either Saturday or Sunday afternoon (it is currently 8pm on Friday, I am not scheduled to work at all this... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can a employer hold 10% of your commision and not pay it back?
We have a portion in our compensation douments that state that youmust achieve a minimun lock to fund ratio of 55% each calendar quarter if you do not achieve a 55% lock to fund the gross commision ea... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Ternimation retaliation
My husband was "terminated" after he questioned his partner, which he worked on an NSF, already expired in Aug. ?? and No pay since then, due to my husband questioning the contract this "partner" so h... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My pay structure included a bonus on Net Profit from my department. The owner of my company sold the franchise to a competitor. The question. Is from a business standpoint is the profit he gained (ammount paid minus company liabilities) counted as profit
Small truck dealer. Business never leveraged any assets so almost all of what he sold the franchise for would be profit. applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

I was hired as a CDL driver and my employer wants me to do ware house as well, can he force me to do this?
there was an ad on craigslist for a cdl driver. I applied and was given the job. after being there for over 2 years my boss now want me to work in the warehouse part time or I will be terminated. phys... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my employer force me to take flex time in lieu of overtime by readjusting a set work week?
I work for a municipality as a non exempt employee. My work week is Mon-Fri with weekends off, but my employer wants me to take one day off during my reg work schedule"flex" in order to work on the we... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

direct deposit debit by employer
Hi Mel, My husband left his last job (walked out). He was not officially terminated by the employer. He was on salary and was paid for the last pay period by direct deposit. Then the direct deposit am... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

When my employer sells, is my employment contract regarding tuition void?
My employer is going to be selling in the near future. I have a contract with my current employer to stay for one year after completing my education program. If I quit or am fired for cause before the... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay my exempt employees during my company's shutdown between Christmas and New Years?
Our business is closing between Christmas and New Years. We have exempt and non-exempt employees, (salaried and hourly). I've read that exempt employees have to be paid for the week but other articles... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

If i quit my job, can my boss reduce my last paycheck to minimum wage?
My husband is ready to quit his current job but he heard that if he quits or even give his 2 week notice that his last paycheck will be at state minimum wage and not his regular pay. Is the employer a... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Non-Exempt Overtime while travelling on company business
Non-exempt employees who travel to conferences and who will be working more than 8 hours a day- Can we pay our employees a travel wage instead of their work wage when they travel? IF so, can you give ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

unpaid wages
I live in Cleveland OH and my employer lives in Las Cruces, NM. I have a written contract for two years of employment at a set wage, payable monthly. Last year my employer asked that I defer my wages ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Exempt employee travelling WAY too much.
Hi. I am an exempt employee in sourthern CA that works at a software company. My job title is Support Specialist, although I am more of a travelling technician. I know that an employer can make you wo... applies to California  ·  3 answers

My right to choose where to park my car.
I was legally parked on a public street about a half a block away from my work. Does my employer have the right to suspend me two days w/o pay for parking there? - There reasoning: " It's in the polic... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Contract invalid? Please help!!
I am an independant contractor working customer service and signed something very short for a contract that simply said "I understand and agree to service for a minimum of one year. If I choose to ter... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I was recently suspended without pay because of my tardiness i didnt sign any paperwork on why i was suspended the day of but received a paper in the mail days later of reasons why. The day i was suspended the plant manager told me to gather my things and
Feel that my plant manager handled my suspension illegally with letting whole plant know one of reasons was personal stuff going on out of work. applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Health Insurance
I was offered health insurance with my management position. I requested information about the policy many times and was ignored. A year into the job I found my own insurance which he offered to pay. I... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Can a comapany require it's hourly employee to be on call without on-call pay?
I am a Respiratory Therapist working in a home he alth company. I am on call 7 days a week. I receive no compensation for my time,unless I have to go out to go out to visit a patient after working hou... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Regardless of being an at-will employee. Can a company use aggressive or harassment to force someone to quit, to avoid paying severence?
It seems to me that Bank of American and HP colluded to force employees to quit. First by setting unreal expectation on a team that was designed to fail. Second whether true or not, stating that there... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I took on an additional 40 hr job while still doing mine with no extra pay increase
Recently the other office girl quit and I was assigned her complete job title along with mine. No extra payment compensation was given so I now do 80 hours of work in a 40 hour workweek. I also am not... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

can you be fired for asking for safe working conditions and your pay stub
i work in Ky. I am the production lead for our company. I was approached my the employees on the floor about unsafe work conditions and not receiving any record at all for 3 months or more for our pay... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Lay-offs and pregnancy
I'm pregnant and I'm going on maternity leave on April 27 and I will be on leave for 5 months (my supervisor has agreed to this). We will have lay-offs next week. Can I be laid-off? Our maternity poli... applies to California  ·  1 answer

hourly vs. exempt pay
Does a job description legally determine how a person is paid (hourly vs. exempt), and is it illegal to be paying people within the same job description differently (one individual is exempt while 3 o... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Bounced Payroll Check, Company Out of Business
My former employer laid off the entire company and closed the company office on 10/9/01. The company also filed for bankruptcy. My employer promised to pay me for my wages for the work I did on Octobe... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Is it legal for my employer to make me train another employee with out pay?
I am a licensed esthetician working for a day spa. I work for commission plus tips. My employer requires us to attend meetings and training that we are not paid for. I have also been required to train... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is there a statute of limitations on tuition reimbursement requests?
If I left a company 15 months ago, and they are now asking me to pay back a tuition repayment agreement - is that enforceable? They paid an amount per year to me, I signed a repayment agreement, but w... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I took a new job out of town and the company paid for 30,000 of relocation expense to which I have a contract to pay back if terminated or quit within 2 years. Recently, said company was sold to another company. The future of my position is up in the air,
I started looking for a new job when purchase was announced as future of St Louis market is in question. Company purchase is set to become official in May. I don't feel my job is in immediate jeopardy... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

How can an employee obtain COBRA information when dealing with a dishonest untrustworthy company?
My husband plans to resign from his job and we need COBRA information. The HR department is the owner of the company and she is dishonest and hostile. She does not know he is planning to leave. They c... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

If working as an independant contractor if the company refuses to pay you are you able to keep the products you have ?
worked as an independant contractor for (Truconnect) taking applications and handing out free government cellphones to low income people {lifeline program} It looks like the company is folding and is ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can going to arbitration worsen my position ?
I was in sales and I have a non-compete where my former employer pays me a small percent of what the clients I brought in continue to pay - this is what is at stake. I feel the entire agreement should... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Salary or Hourly??????
I am paid on a salary basis. I do not get over time if I work over 40 hours. I was informed recently that my boss does not pay for sick or holiday time. However, he did not let that be known until he ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Does a non profit, non FMLA agency have to pay for health care coverage medical leave
Is a non-profit non FMLA employer liable for health coverage for an employee who is requesting a two month medical leave due to seizures? She does not have any sick leave left nor did she take advanta... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Contract Employee Fired, Texas
Here Goes. I signed an employment contract to manage a mortgage broker office in texas 12 months ago. The contract was for 3 years and the pay was 8k per month with a bonus paid each quarter based upo... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

My job says I am 30 hours under in vacation time, and is withholding my last check to make up the difference. They never told me I was negative, and don't get pay stubs so know really way to see how many hours I have. What can I do?
My job let me claim vacation time I didn't have, now they want to keep my check into its paid. 30 hours negative but nobody said anything. What can I do? applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

say for example I signed something under an old employer that that employer has not paid to the contracted company. can said company legaly ask me for the money? I share no ownership in the business of my previous employer
I was employed by a restaurant as a manager. I signed a contract on behalf of the company I worked for to get supplies. I now no longer work for them. Now the company has sent a certified letter for m... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I recently asked a question and I want to clarify a couple of things. I reside in Co. and about 1 week ago I was advised that I needed to think of at least 5 people that should be considered for layoff. I was contacted at home and was advised that I was b
Defamation of Character I recently asked a question and I want to clarify a couple of things. I reside in Co. and about 1 week ago I was advised that I needed to think of at least 5 people that should... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Bounced paycheck after quitting my job
I recently quit my job on January 9th. The usual payday was every 15th of the month, which came and went without my direct deposit showing up in my account. After several emails to my former employer,... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If I am receiving SDI in CA and elect to voluntarily resign, will I continue to receive SDI pay through the 52 weeks if approved by my doctor?
My SDI claim begins 11/7/2016 - I am a teacher in prison, and I didn't have enough hours to qualify for FMLA. I requested a medical leave of absence, which is at the discretion of the Warden. I don't ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I am stressed, and uncomfortable in my workplace. I feel I need some legal advice
The first one happened in 2011 and the second one just happened Friday. Hr Director has not degree in HR and I am stressed about the work ethics I have to endure because I am scared to be out of work.... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I've been working for this company for 12 years as a manager if I change my position to cashier can they take my pay
Managing a company with no assistance the company volume is high,I don't get a break lifting heavy liquor work from 8 am to 7 pm Monday Thursday off Friday and work every Saturday I'm black but the wh... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

CAN I FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST MY EMPLOYER FOR ALL THE VIOLATIONS AGAINST ME INCLUDING DEFAMATION?
WRONGFULL TERMINATION, RETALIATION,DEFAMATION,DISCRIMINATION, AND FAILURE TO PAY WAGES OF OVERTIME WORKED. ALL STARTED AFTER MAKING A STATEMENT OF GRIEVENCE AGAINST A DIRECTOR THAT WAS ENGAGING IN WRO... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Transfer denials
I work for a very large company that has multiple contracted accounts. I keep applying to job openings for these new accounts that pay more money. Im originally told I have the position, but then I ge... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Non-compete
I am in the Information Systems field and I will be layed off by my employer due to lack of clients. I signed a non-compete clause. I am considering joining one of the clients due to the following rea... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are they subcontractors or employees?
I am a contractor hired to find individuals to unload shipping containers in various warehouses. Pay is based on number of containers emptied, and there is no set work hours although the warehouse ope... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Reduction in eligibility for bonus
I was hired by my employer in April of this year (at will). During the interview process the bonus was pitched to me as something that would make up for the difference in my base pay. My offer letter ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

can a non compete agreement hold if I never even began working for the company
I got "hired" to do private duty nursing for a company but they never gave me an assignment and I could never pick up last minute shifts. Now I have a friend who owns her own company and wants to hire... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Is this a Wrongful Termination Case? Or Retaliation Case?
May 2010 - Was assigned to a new Manager, within 1st week he gave me verbal warning for attendance based on "his" approval policy (which, after a week of working with him, was never given "his" attend... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Fired wrongfull?
I believe I was wrongfully fired from a job. Other co-workers and I have been complaining about a person at work. This person and I got into it after work hours one day and the next day I was fired an... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

my company payed me a retention bonus twice now they want repayment do i have to pay it back?
i signed a retention incentive to stay till December 31, I did and they payed the bonus in February. then in April i got an incentive bonus again ther mistake. just got email they want repayment in 15... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can my PTO hrs be taken to make up hrs on overtime hours missed?
My work place wants us to work 10 hr shifts 5 days a week, and 2 Saturdays with one off. Normal work week is 8 hrs 5 days, totaling 40. Can they take PTO after the 50 hrs, if we don't work the Saturda... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Am I allowed to prohibit my employees from discussing their annual performance reviews with their coworkers?
I understand the law allowing employees to discuss their pay and working conditions with coworkers but I'm asking strictly about performance evaluations. I always furnish copies of the evaluations to ... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Because our company laid us off because they are closing, are we not entitled to our PTO?
Our company stated they were closing and laid off many of us. We have on paper, a letter stating we would be paid until the 21st of Sept. Because of the positions we held, we were not required to stay... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Is this a disablity discrimnation case?
I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me and elaborate on a situation that I’m experiencing. The situation is I was working about a year ago and encountered an off the job illness, which I ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Maternity leave extended
I have been on maternity leave for the past eight weeks. I was due to return back to work on August 22, 2005. I am not experiencing heart problems and I have Bells Palsy. My doctor sent documentation ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I am a Registered Nurse living and working in Michigan. I am employed by a nursing agency. This nursing agency offers full time benefits for employees working at least 36 hours a week (which I receive and pay into weekly) I am pre-scheduled for 3 days a w
All of the nurses in their homecare setting is being forced to work unscheduled wrk days without breaks or lunches uninterrupted away from the patient home. As much as 25 hours in one shift. applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Employment Contracts - what is the law that covers employees benefits?
I was with a firm and had an employment contract. The partners separated and I went with one of them. We verbally agreed the employment contract will remain in effect and there was no need to make a n... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Help! My employer laid me off & did not pay me for 3 weeks worked or my vacation and sick leave. I filed a form 410. I have now received a objection to that claim what do i do?
EMPLOYER FILED CHAPTER 11 N TX WESTERN CT ON OR ABOUT 4/1/18 CASE #50788, CASE #50789 EMPLOYER DID MASS LAYOFF AT 2 SEPARATE TX LOCATIONS. THIS INVOLVE AROUND 20-30 HOURLY OR SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND OT... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

TWC files lien for employees back wages
My employer owes me back wages of approx. 6k. I filed with TWC who found in my favor and TWC has filed a lien on the company for my wages. TWC says there is nothing else that can be done other than pu... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can I use my approved vacation as two weeks notice?
I have pre-approved vacation time that I would like to use as part of my two weeks notice. In the personnel policies for my company, vacation time is to be paid at 50% upon exit. If I give notice duri... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Post Employment Harassment
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my mom. She worked for a very small company for about 13-14 years as an office manager. She was in-charge of most financial related items including receiving cash fr... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can my employer change me from a salary position to an hourly position for Tax reasons? And can they give me less per hour without telling me? I am in Nevada.
My employer informed me that the "clerical" position in our company are being changed from salary to hourly due to a new tax law in Nevada. Is this correct? And can they take money from me by not givi... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

legality and fairness of bosses guidelines of travel time wages
My Question concerns travel time. My Job requires me to travel long distences from our shop to go to work. my boss doesn't feel he should pay us for our time to make the trip for him. Here is his guid... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Payroll Dept adjusting PTO after it's approved and taken
I have an employee that was approved for 4 hours PTO and they worked 5 hours on the job (9 total hours). Our payroll department adjusted the PTO to 3 hours after the fact so that they would not have t... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

i've been at my job for over two years, the only policy my employer ever advised me of regarding vacation time/pay was i had to accrue the time (1 week a year, after 1 year's work) prior to being able to take vacation time. Over the past year, I have take
in the past he has allowed me to use vacation time as needed, i.e. advise him when i called in that i needed to take the day off. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

My employer caught me leaving work, and falsifying my timcard for hours worked. Can they dock my pay from previous paycheck where i falsified my time card?
I am wait to get my final check. They caught me working 18 hours and i reported 80 on my time card. Can they do that even if its true and they have it on camera? They are also telling me they are not ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

My employer caught me leaving work, and falsifying my timcard for hours worked. Can they dock my pay from previous paycheck where i falsified my time card?
I am wait to get my final check. They caught me working 18 hours and i reported 80 on my time card. Can they do that even if its true and they have it on camera? They are also telling me they are not ... applies to Kansas  ·  0 answers

Am I required to work after termination?
About 10 years ago I was awarded a patent. I signed all rights over to the company that I worked for at the time. About 6 years ago they RIFed me. Now they want to change the patent. They are telling ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Vacation time & demotion
When I hit my year my at my job, I earned 1 week of vacation time. Over the past few weeks, I had to miss work on a couple occasions because of illness. Due to the missed hours, my employer decided to... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Can my emplyer, who receives state funding, dock me for two days when I missed one due to illness?
I missed 4 days total and brought in a doctor's note. My employer is going to dock my pay for 8 days because he says July is a blackout month, and employees may not be absent during this time. I am sa... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do questionable practices of a firm negate a non compete?
At the firm I work for all staff are hired as independant contractors for the tax and liability bennefit of the LLC which is owned by an individual. There is a strong case that this is a misclassifica... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

If compnay not registered in IL, can they enforce Non compete?
My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: IL and NJ I Work in IL at a client place through a vendor from IL since June 2008. I am employee of a company based in NJ. this company ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Put on admin leave after giving two months notice.
I handed in my two months notice after having to file a bullying complaint against my supervisor. I was out on FMLA the two days after I handed it in. The next week I was told I was being put on admin... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

I just got a new job in Sept 2017. I've been told my performance is not meeting the quota of calls necessary so I might be fired. My question is that I have cumulatived a week of vacation that I can't take til February 2018. If I am let go would they have
Job started 9/1/2017 Accrued vacation time 1 week If I left the job or if I would be fired. Would I be eligible to receives the vacation pay of the hours I have accrued applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Vehicle use for employment
I have a maintenance job that involves travel. The company I work for provides a vehicle but, there are rumors that they may be getting rid of these vehicles. When I applied for this job 6 years ago, ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my employer owes me for expenses and my consulting fees that are 2 years old can i still recover them
i was first of all release from a company because i was attacked in a home invasion and was not in contact because in hospital. from that home invasion life fall apart. and became homeless as well as ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

8 months of work for a company, work siezed, no payment
I joined an IPO as a partner, working conditions have changed to negative. I am resigning. Company refuses to pay me for 8mos. of work ($20K) and has seized all of my intellectual property and is usin... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Bad Check from Employer
Clark County, NV. My employer didn't pay me my final paychecks. The last paycheck was NSF. The labor board awarded me the full amount due including the NSF check. Can I ask the County DA to prosecute ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

How do I get my vacation pay out after termination if there is a discrepancy?
At my job, I get a vacation check for 3 weeks of vacation payed out to me at the end of each year. When I asked, my boss said if I left the company before my anniversary date that I would get my vacat... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

truth in hiring
On January 22, 2010 I was interviewed by a nursing supervisor of a homehealth agency I had applied to online just days before. I am an LPN. In 2003 my license was revolked due to a prescription drug c... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I have 10 vacation days for this year 2019. I am giving notice I am leaving. Must I be paid for those ten days?
We have a vacation sheet in our cafeteria that states I have 10 vacation days for this year as of Jan 1st. I am giving my notice. Must they legally pay me for those 10 days of vacation? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an employer hire you making $15 an hour for a 42 hour work week but pay you $14 per hour for part of that time?
I use a healthcare facility that provides 2 CNA’s who help me care for my mother. These ladies rotate weeks working 12 hour shifts (8AM to 8PM)from Friday to Wednesday. On Thursday’s they work 6 h... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

does non-compete apply if I end contract before 1st day of work?
I signed a contract with a medical practice, but I do not start working for them till the end of the year. I have since changed my mind and do not want to work for them. Does their non-compete still a... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I had my vacation approved and then I was told I wasn't allowed to take it. I got paid like I did take it, so now when I do take a vacation I won't get paid for that week. Is this legal? AZ
My vacation was approved. They decided I was needed so they told me I couldn't take it right now. My last paycheck had my vacation pay on it so now when I do take one, I don't get paid for it because ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for employers to not pay their employees for mandatory meetings?
I am required to attend a monthly mandatory meeting on my day off that I am not paid for. I signed a form saying I would attend all mandatory meetings but it doesn't say I wouldn't be paid for it. My ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

I am on light duty at doctors orders. When I took paperwork in to supervisor, she immediately told me no lite duty available and had me complete paperwork for leave without pay. There is light duty work available for me to do. I need to work to continue t
I am able to lift up to 10 lbs intermittently, but I can lift 5 lbs. I work for UNITED STATES POSTAL service. I completed ca-2, but have not received claim or case number. applies to California  ·  0 answers

Overtime for Salaried Employees
I am a salaried exepmt employee. I am forced to work a lot of overtime. No less than 65 hours a week and up to 80 hours on a regular basis. I have kept track of all of my hours on a spreadsheet since ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I am over 65 and I am learning interviewing is next to impossible as when I go in all of the sudden they know I am older...and they don't give me the time of day. I was released from my forever job ..due to asking for my bonus monies the company owed me..
Tell me how I get my bonus money from my company I have a signed contract and I earned over 75000 in a 2 year time line however they will not pay...they are thinning the company out so over 50 and 6 o... applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

H1-B - Non Compete Clause
Hi Mel, I am on an H-1B and recently transferred my H-1B visa to some other company,but kept the same middle man and the client.My previous parent company based in New Jersey filed a lawsuit against m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

mistreated and misjudged
is it legal for an employer to set up a video camera and not only tape the video,but also the audio without your permission? also, i was terminated because the father of my daughter did not want to pa... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Bonus earned
I was terminated from my job on Friday and was told I would be paid for earned wages, commissions and accrued vacation. However, my employer is refusing to pay a fair monetary value on a trip I earned... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can I get severence if I'm not fired, but ask to leave instead?
My employer is unbearable. He is the worst manager I've ever had. I've reported him to HR on two different occasions, due to his inability to manage in a professional manner. I've been with my current... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What recourse to I have; been falsely accused of theft.
Work as a Home Health aide. Saw patient on Friday, following Thursday, patient reported that I stole her prescriptions. In the intervening time, several other Aides visited the patient, as did nurses,... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer reduced my hours which breaches my employment agreement
My employer notified me that they could no longer pay me for full time work effective immediately, which breaches my employment agreement. They offered a significantly reduced hour option. If I do not... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

overtime pay for exempt people
I work for a food service contractor in a management capicity. I have supervisors that are paid various hourly rates. They are paid time and a half for overtime. We basically do the same work I do act... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work 42.5 hours a week, and I only get paid for 1.5 hours of overtime. Is that okay, and if not, what should I do?
I work in a family-owned restaurant. It is my first job, so I'm not clear on the laws of overtime. I work 8.5 hours a day, on a 5 day workweek, which adds up to 42.5. My pay stub says I'm getting paid... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

money owed on promised raise?
Am owed money for the months I waited for a raise granted in nov. 2000 but not received until may 2001? I was promised I would get my raise and the retro after the "new system" was in place...I receiv... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How long can I stay on light-duty?
I have been put on light duty because I need a knee replacement. Because I was on light duty, I was placed on another job at a lessor pay. Can they do this and how long can i stay on light duty before... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I heard through the grapevine that monday i will be given a demotion and pay cut. not because of MY performance but due to the poor performance of my manager. they are demoting her to my position thus pushing me out of my position. She also has the choice
I have been with the company 16 years. 2 years in a supervisory position at this location and 3 years a supervisor at another location. My supervisor who is being demoted to my position has been with ... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

my company not releasing me even after 3 months of notice served
Hi, I work for a Indian company Wipro Technologies. When I came to US they asked me to sign in a bond for employement in India that I will come back to India and will serve 6 months notice in india be... applies to California  ·  0 answers

i am full time in massachusetts. i get vacation time for working full time. i had a doctors note that put me at 25 hours a week for almost a year, but was still classified full time in the system, and still got the full 8 hours holiday pay for each paid h
I still have medical issues, and the vacation time would be great to use for appointments. Without tgem, i wont get paid if i need to take time off, and i cant afford that. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can I legally give a coworker my sick time?
Are there any laws against "donating" sick time to a coworker? I've worked for the same company for 11 years and have accrued almost 600 hours of sick time. A coworker is undergoing cancer treatment a... applies to California  ·  1 answer

California's Alternative Workweek Schedule
This question is for the state of California. We would like to request that our employees work 3/12 shifts? (3 days a week, 12 hours a day) Can this be considered an Alternative Workweek Schedule? Wha... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My husband got fired 2 months a go, and we went to file for help with food stamps, and we found out that his previous employer still uses his social security number, I mean he is still employed, can we sue them for this?
My husband got fired but previous employer never terminated his employment. Is been 2 months, and now we need help with food stamps and we cannot get it. Is really frustrating since I'm the only one w... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Forced to clock out
In the state of Washington, many dental offices will ask you to clock out midday if there are no patients. This includes full time employees. Offices will charge a patient for not coming, presumably t... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

Do I have legal recourse for breach of hiring contract
On January 22, 2010 I was interviewed by a nursing supervisor of a homehealth agency I had applied to online just days before. I am an LPN. In 2003 my license was revolked due to a prescription drug c... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Forced to face insults and harrassment without pay
I worked for a company through a staffing firm. I was hired as a sales rep. I performed exceptionally. The company had terrible customer service policies and I continually got cussed at by customers a... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Do I have a claim based on job discrimination
I was singled out when asked about an accommodation Human resource requsted my doctor answer a question. When I returned the note she said the doctor didnt answer her question I was later put on a 6wk... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I start working Aug. 30 the people there received there check Aug. 28 I didn't get my first check until Sept. 27 and she only paid me for a week. That is 3 days from a whole month. My boss keep blaming it on the system that she uses. When I went to talk t
This is her mother helping her write this. And she also stated that if she feel like this job is to hard for her she just need to fine somewhere else to go. She just wanted to get paid what she work. ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I am at the end of a three year contract with my employer. I was planning to give my required 3 month notice this month. They are now asking us to take voluntary 30, 60, or 90 day furlough. Can I give my notice during furlough?
Sign on bonus at start of employment. Required to pay back in full in employment is terminated prior to three year commitment. What impact does furlough have on time frame? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Employer not putting money in IRA?
Hello, I recieved my Simple IRA statement in the mail today 6/10/2010. I have been contributing into this program since 2/3/2010, my pay stubs show I have contributed over 400 into this and my employe... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Is it legal in the state of NJ for a cafe owner to pay a cook less than other cooks?
Baristas make 11/hr, cooks are supposed to make 12/hr. One cook was underpaid at 11/hr and has lost $908 in wages. All employees are included in a tip pool(is this illegal since tip credit is taken, a... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Is it legal, absent employee agreement, to hold a first paycheck until separation with the company?
Trying to get confirmation from a corporate voice, but I am told that my new employer ( who is buying a medical practice with whom I am currently employed) will be holding my first pay check until I l... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

If the company is under new ownership, is the non-compete agreement signed previously still valid?
I signed a non-compete agreementand the ownership changed 4 years later. The previous owner is still the acting President but not the majority owner. Work conditions have changed, the business is decl... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If a co-worker tells me that people are not socializing with me because I am white, can I quit my job without repaying relocation expenses?
When I told a co-worker that I feel kind of isolated since I was hired, he suggested that perhaps people weren't talking to me because I am white. I then told my supervisor and director who talked to ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Even though i am required to work 50 hours a week my employer only pays me 40 hours for a week vacat
my employer requires me to work a 50 hour work week but for a weeks pay vacation only pays me 40 hours is this legal. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do you have to pay all exempt employees overtime?
Most of the employees at my work are considered "exempt" from overtime. If some of the exempt employees are paid overtime, while the rest of us are not paid overtime, is there a law that prevents the ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

If my drug screen results are negative does my employer have to pay for the forced time off?
Im the sole provider for a family of five and I was forced to take time off from work by my employer until results came back from a drug screen. Im not being paid for the time off which substantially ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is a verbal agreement between a CEO and an employee of the company binding?
I am on an international training that will benefit the company. I discussed it with my CEO severally and he agreed to pay me a portion of my salary and for me to work part time. Also, he asked me to ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was injured at work and have to go to physical therapy, do I have to clock out or does my employer have to pay me for the time I'm at P.T.?
I injured my left foot at work and was limping due to the pain. My manager saw me and asked what happened I told her and she said I had to go to the Dr. It took 3 weeks ot arguing with the workplace c... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employee AND contractor??
I am an employee with my employer withholding taxes on my pay. I started working for this company last May. On February 20 the boss came in with a 1099 and handed it to me. I got a W-2 in January. The... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How do I report a illegal timesheet edit without disclosing my identity?
Due to the fact my shift ends during lunch time, I never get off on time however, I've recently noticed that my time sheets have been edited to show that I'm clocking out on time. When management was ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I am a housekeeping supervisor at a mall in georgia i have been working here since i was 16 now i am 31. June 1st we went under a new contract i was 4 1/2 months pregnant. I am now 6 months pregnant with twins and my manager says he is demoting me and cut
My new manager states that he is demoting me and taking my pay from $11hr to $9 and cutting my hours and only 4 me 2 work 4 hours a day just to clean the offices and go home. I am a supervisor in hous... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I received only 30% of my bi -annual performance bonus, though criteria met. What can I do? .
And instead of pay raises, adding to my bonus was my only source of gain over that much time. The company was notorious for not giving the promised bonuses. The program wasn't clear and evolved over t... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Draw against commission payback awhen leaving a job?
I am ready to resign from my catering sales position I started on Nov. 1, 2000. The job is not bringing in anywhere near the stated pay potential when I started. At this point my commissions have not ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Three year contract and penalty
Because my employer sponsored my greencard, they had me sign three year contract. I have to pay penalty IF I terminate my employment within three years. The penalty would be 6 months amount of salary ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Hi my husband delivers furniture as an independent contractor for a furniture company. The company has called a
My husband is an independent contractor who drives a delivery truck for a furniture company. The company has called a mandatory meeting without pay. Is this legal in North Carolina? applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

My job required me to get 1000 hours of experience in order to keep my current position. They did not pay me for the hours that I worked getting this
I acquired a part-time job, along with my full-time job to obtain the 1000 hours of experience. I was not paid for the required hours. applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

HRA Laws
I was recently put on "indefinite layoff" from my job. At the time, I had an HRA account with approx $1,100 in it (i had 2 upcoming dr appts scheduled at the time). I was told that even though I am NO... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

does my employer have to hold my job, can i be fired?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Request by former employer for me to send them money for their mistake.
I was working for a retail company as the store manager, not salaried but as an hourly person at $20 an hour. I informed them I wanted to step down as Store manager and work at a different store withi... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Stop Payment on a Paycheck
I work for a recruiting firm that the owner of the company was getting evicted from his building is very derogatory to all his employees and leads by intimidation. As of Monday everyone in the office ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Should I file a claim if I was verbally given a promotion and not paid retroactively 4 months later?
I was verbally told by my manger that I received the promotion I applied for in August of 2016. I never received an offer letter or signed any paper acknowleding the promotion. Once my raise was final... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Promise to pay for a car lease if terminated - enforceable?
I signed an employment agreement in 8/98 with the following clause: MRC (company) shall lease a vehicle for Employee in the name of the company in an amount not to exceed $550.00 per month;provided ho... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

How does a legal settlement affect one's eligibility for California EDD UI?
Part of the settlement is characterized as lost wages (reported on W-2), while the remaining portion is compensatory damages for physical harm and emotional distress (reported on 1099). The fact of th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Fired and previous employer will send final paycheck.
Dear Mel, I was fired the other day from a Kwik Kar Lube and Tune and was told by the owner that he would put my final paycheck in the mail. When I did not recieve it, I called to ask why. He said tha... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Overpaid PTO and Tax Question
I was recently paid 20 hours of PTO that I did not request. I have the PTO to spend, this wasn't PTO I didn't already earn. Deducted from the 20 hours were both state and Federal taxes. The very next ... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

MINIMUM WAGE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
I WORK FOR A SMALL BUSINESS WITH LESS THAN 50 EMPLOYEES WORKING FOR THE EMPLOYER. I WAS WONDERING DO A SMALL BUSINESS HAVE TO PAY THEIR EMPLOYEES MINIMUM WAGE OR THIS NEW LAW DOES NOT APPLY FOR SMALL ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Olympic steel. Fired me two weeks from my 7yr anniversary date. Then I will get like 20 days vacation time I could use for the next anniversary date. Will Olympic steel have to pay me the vacation time that I would have be able to use in two weeks
I was fired for something I didn't do. And I know it was retaliation for missing work. Caring for my wife using fmla applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

can I ask my HR FMLA for my mom resides full time in nursing home?
Hi there, currently my 90 years old mom is phasing the last stage of her life. she's full time residence in the nursing home. I'm not moving her residence nor her benefits. I just want to be with her ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How long is "temporary lay off" ?
Eight months ago the company I worked for 22 years put me in "temporary layoff". How long can "temporary layoff" last? By not laying me off permanently they avoided paying me severence pay as well as ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Back surgery
I fell off a work stand and had bck surgery in August of 2001. I ws laid-off from my job this May of 2003. I can not due the job I have done for over 36 years due to the pain and the limited movement ... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

I gave my two weeks notice and was told I didn't need to come back to fulfill my two weeks due to a conflict of interest with my new job. Will I receive pay for the two weeks?
Since I was willing to fulfill the transition of my duties at my investment firm job (I didn't sign a non-compete) I was told that my new role was a conflict and that I should go home immediately. Add... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

We are being outsourced to India. We were told about it back in August I think and received an email that we would be receiving the 60 day notice at the appropriate time and given an approximate end date of Dec 11. We are not over a week past the time we
I think I gave the details above. I just want to be sure that we can hold them to the 60 day notice and either work up until that time when we finally receive this notice or they will have to pay us f... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Breach of employment contract
I have a written employment contract through the end of 2008. The project has been suspended, and I was "laid off" pending continuation or sale of project. The contract stipulates that if the project ... applies to Vermont  ·  1 answer

Told to get my tubes tied by my employer when I had a miscarriage.
Independent Contractor in Sales New Hire less than 6 months my boss pays Base pay commission. I experience daily Curses, calls me stupid, tells me to get my head in the game, etc verbal abuse has alwa... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Additional Duties not within Job Description with No Additional Compensation
Can an employer force their employee to take on additional duties NOT in their job description without compensating them? If not, can they eliminate the employee's current position and lay them off, i... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can my employer make an unauthorized deduction from my paycheck for being late?
I am four weeks into a new job and was two minutes tardy clocking in on my third day. I just received my second paycheck and my employer docked me 25 cents per hour for the entire pay period for that ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can an employer withhold a paycheck indicating that it covered the moving expenses?
My employer indicated I should put all moving expenses on a company credit card as I am a recent college graduate and was moving from Washington to California for employment. After 1 pay period, no pa... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can they retaliate against me by increasing my hours?
I worked for a Mental health institute for almost 7 years. Three years ago I fell on the ice behind the building and broke my kneecap. I was back to work in 1 month after surgery. But last year I file... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I signed a relocation agreement. 4 months in, the parent company is splitting up the divisions.
I took a job with a 4 billion $ company. They paid for my reloaction. If I leave before the 24 months ends, I must pay it back. 4 months into my employment, they have decided to split the companies. I... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

If you are leaving your job, and PTO is to be paid out to you, ow much can they tax on it and does it have to be paid separately from your paycheck or altogether?
Putting in my 2 weeks notice. PTO is to be paid, but former employees have stated that they tax it at a higher rate and that it is then added to your final paycheck. Also, in June and December, they o... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have any legal recourse?
I am a Registered Nurse who worked at a local hospital for over 20 years. I am 1 of 4 nurses who all got terminated around the same time. We all have 20 plus years of employment with this hospital. We... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

If an employee attends a gathering of thousands of people can we as an employer require them to quarantine for two weeks without pay.
An employee is going to Sturgis a big gathering of thousands of people. As an employer can we request the employee on her return from that to quarantine for two weeks at her expense. applies to Nebraska  ·  0 answers

can my employer take away my vacation pay?
Hi, I started working for my company 1-11-2013 after 6 months I received 1 week Vaca after another 6 months which is now 1-11-2014 I received another week. In 2015 I took my two weeks. Now I've worked... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

non complete valid??
I currently sold my salon business to an individ. and we had an attorney complete the transaction however, the buyer did not want to pay an attorney for a non compete so she requested me to sign a doc... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Told employer was accepting my 2wk notice early
I gave my employer a 2wk notice because I found a higher paying job elsewhere. My last day was supposed to be today. I was sick over the weekend and had to call off Monday, and I had a sick day to use... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

If I am an employee of a company are they required to pay me for all hours worked?
I was hired by a company as an employee. At the time of hire, I was also told that I could complete my internship through them. My employer now tells me that I can only clock in part of the time. On t... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Paying back retention bonus
I signed up for the retention bonus to stay for two years. Part of my contract also required me to give advance notification for changing my employment status. I turned in my resignation in May, stati... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Time clock hours don't count
Our company has a policy of rounding all time clock entries by 10 minutes in their favor. So, all of us could be donating as much as 20 minutes each day to the company. It really becomes a problem whe... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Salary cut after signing non-compete - Is it valid?
I signed a noncompete disclosure 4 years ago that said I signed it as an acceptance of the offer of employment. My offer of employment specifically stated a starting salary and hourly wage. In the las... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

No last Paycheck until exit interview
My employer refuses to give me my last paycheck until I do an exit interview. This can only be done Mon-Fri from 8am -4pm. The problem is I work Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. I live in ga where there is no laws es... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

after final order can exemployer stop the collection by suing and filing a injuction?
husband filed for unpaid wages won judgement won all appeals, all time has passed. now that payment has been requested employer filed law suit and i think he plans on filing a injuntion saying that he... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

what is my options when I am being accused of sexual harassment
I was sent home without pay 12 days ago for sexual harassment of a student who training at RUSH Uni Med Cen while they invesgitat, the student claim I grab her in the elevator and tried to kiss her, a... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I have been on administrative leave with pay after disclosing to HR my medical circumstances are preventing me from full capacity at my job, the constant badgering and bullying of my boss. Hours later I received a text stating I was to not report to my po
I have been on administrative leave with pay after disclosing to HR my medical circumstances are preventing me from full capacity at my job, the constant badgering and bullying of my boss. Hours later... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Employer reversed final pay and is holding hostage
My employer issued my semimonthly paycheck as expected at midnight on November 13. Later that day, they declined to accept a grievance with workload, responsibilities, and a coworker I submitted and o... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

I have been employed with a big company for over 4 years and have accrued over 90 hours of sick time, on my last pay stub I noticed that over 45 hours of sick time was taken off. I called HR and they said they could do this. Is this right? I live in Calif
Employed over 4 years. Over 45 hours of sick time was erased from me. Called HR and they said they could do this. applies to California  ·  0 answers

My company is moving to an unlimited PTO policy. Do they have to pay out my current balance?
When a company moves from an accrued PTO policy to an unlimited PTO policy, what happens to the accrued hours. My understanding is that the accrued hours are treated the same as compensation and must ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can my employer change a signed 1 year contract after only 5 months?
My husband accepted a new job in Michigan after working for 25 years for another. The new company gave him a 1 year contract with dollar amount goal for bringing in new business. After 5 months they s... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

sales commissions
I have a signed employment contract stating both my base salary and commission rate (4%) on sold jobs. I am in the construction industry and I also project manage most of these jobs and there is a sig... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Discrimination/EEOC Mediation
The EEOC filed complaints against my former employer. Gender discr.-EPA (30k salary diff between male/female same job, gender discr. - Title VII, racial discr. (i am white) - Title VII. I have agreed ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

contractor not paid
My husband worked as a contractor for a new e-business that is still in business, for about 2 years. He stopped working for them because he was not getting paid on a regular basis. He has not worked f... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Employer fires at will to avoid paying BIG commisions
Can an employer promise (in writing) to pay a 10% commission on sales (expecting salesperson to sell $2 mil) , but when salesperson overachieves to the tune of 15 mil, the employer fires the salespers... applies to California  ·  3 answers

How much to you charge to review a non compete agreement and give advice?
How much do you charge to review a non compete agreement and give advice? I am being offered 6 months of pay but have to sign a one year non-compete. applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Non compete signed under duress
I'm a consultant. I worked for a tech company that went bankrupt. We were bought by a new comapny that forced us to sign a non-compete,- if we did not sign it you were fired. We have had layoffs, no b... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can my employer force me to sign a non compete agreement, after being employed for almost 6 years?
I am a dog groomer. I work for commission. I have been with my employer for 5 years, 10 months. They have come up with a new " confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation and ownership rights a... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Independent Contractor Non-Compete Agreement
First, Thank You for your time and reply. I am an independent 1099 health and life insurance agent. I would be working for the company in Illinois. I am considering employment with a Florida based ins... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

discrinmation
yes i've got a question and it's hard for me to find the answer to .i'm been force to become a dishwasher and i've got 19 years as waitress and i'm been told that i'm not server material and now i can... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can a non competition agreement be enforced if signed in the USA but I will work in Europe?
I gave in April my company notice of my resignation effective end of August. My company then told me that I get paid two more weeks and they enforce my non-competition until end of August. Until the e... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Discontinuation of services before end of job contract.
I am having a contract agreement of 2 years minimum with my employer which mentions that in the event I quit my job before 2 years I will have to pay a penalty of 3 Months Salary. The Scenario now is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

unpaid salary
Hi : My previous employer stopped my salary for oct 2003 which is due on Nov 1st 2003 ..When i sent him 3-4 emails about salary ..he is mentioned he will pay me only when the client pays him and need ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can my employer withhold vacation pay on final paycheck?
I recently got fired. my final paycheck only had one week paid vacation when company policy said I should have two. When questioned, the owners told me that when I left for 7 months (due to a medicall... applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

Wrongful termination/slander
Hi MEL.... This is an awesome website. My question is for a serverance pay agreeemnt can I change some of the language in the agreement for example. The agreement is standard and does not include the ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can an employer cancel an approved vacation because it would be inconvenient to another employee? are they required to pay for the cost of my plane ticket which is non refundable
My mother works for a doctor in a small office he co workers mother is ill, my mother purchased a plane ticket to visit me and had her time off approved now a week before her flight they told her she ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I have used all of my sick time for the year due to a sick baby. Can I be fired now if I miss another day. Can I not just have time off without pay
I have used all my sick time up until Sept. Due to sick baby. Can they for me now that I have no sick time? applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

What are the laws in Arizona if an individual signs a contract of two years with a company 960 a week and the company now decides they're going to pay whatever they want after the fat does that company have to honor the contract my work is not a question
What are the contract laws with company which is employer and employee for a 2 year contract what does the company have to honor at a set rate of 9 64 week plus a 175 per week in per diem for the next... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Employment related
Dear Sir, It has been couple of months I left my company, but they did not do any final settlement for me. They owe me approx $40k. They discriminated against American employees and salary wise too. T... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Hi, I live in FLORIDA and I work as a consultant for my employer who is based out of GA. My recent contract was in CA. My employer has received payment for my hours worked and has been reimbursed for my travel expenses. I confirmed with the payee that all
-I live in FL -Employer based in GA -8 weeks unpaid = 12k plus of unpaid wages & expenses. -2 bad checks written of 7k total -employer still asking for me to continue traveling. This ensures he collec... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I've worked for a company for 21 years. Mostly as a supervisor, while working on my computer in a shared file I came across raises and bonuses for all employees. I printed it out to show my new boss. I didn't show no one else. I did how ever wanted to kno
Accused of blackmail in the company regarding a shared file on the company's computer's that I was questioning regarding everyones raises and bonuses. I'm a woman and there are multiple men making alo... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can an employer take away your earned vacation time when you get fired?
The employee manual I signed stated "you would receive one week of paid vacation after a year." It said nothing about it being accrued, or that you forfeit your right to this if you leave or are fired... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can I sue for lost wages from old job if my new employer misrepresented my new role?
I had a great long term stable position and was recruited to resign from it and relocated across country. I accepted it because it was higher pay, but supposed to be considerable travel, up to 75%, an... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

DUTIES OF JOB HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE by Industry Stds
I am being suspended w/o pay for 5 days for failing to meet performance goals. My duties are humanly impossible, as Dir. of Technology for a School District, and the state Board of Ed. recommends 13 p... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Working without contract
I was recently hired on a contract basis by Sotheby's for no more than "6 months" and/or "1,000 hours". My contract time ended and so did my hours and still reported to work without a contract. I ende... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Is it wrong to attempt to obtain employment from a comapny that paid you severence pay years ago?
Approximately, 4 years ago, my husband signed a severence agreement with the company he worked for. Currently, this same company, has several open employment positions. We were curious if it would be ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

maternity leave turned to lay off
Im due to take maternity leave very soon. I gave my boss enough notice about my maternity. When he got back to me in regards to the leave, he told me the company didn't have enough money to pay for my... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Retaliated against or discriminatory?
I was terminated ironically before I could have an "open door" meeting with upper management concerning 3 employees who were working off the clock, having kids 10 or younger working in store, stealing... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

what do I do about unfair pay for a company I have worked for almost 5 years?
I have been working for this company for almost 5 and have only received 3 raises with in that time period. I am a full-time stock management employee, paid hourly and receiving about 3 dollars less t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

If I don't get paid for my part time job for almost 5 weeks, do I have the right to get the wages back?
I was hired as a part time helper in a clinic in China Town NYC since end of February. I kept asking the employer the time I should get paid. but she did not answer me. I did not sign any employment c... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My husband was demoted on the spot after being told he was doing good on the job. they told him to manage with kindness, but when he was demoted it was on the grounds that he was not hard. then they tell him he can work in the same department that he supe
My husband works at a assented living place as a DSM and now he has to work as a cook. with the people he supervised, Before they demoted him they were all telling him he was doing a good job. they ne... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Potential salary reduction and accrued vacation payout
I have been on furlough and my company is recalling me back to work next month but with a large salary reduction. If I refuse to come back to work and instead resign my position, is my accrued vacatio... applies to California  ·  0 answers

can my previous employer withhold my final check?
Hello, I was let go from my job almost three weeks ago and after the pay period ended i have not received my final paycheck. I emailed my previous employer asking about the status of my final paycheck... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can a employer call you into work even tho I'm on FMLA. She the manager told me I would have to work cause they don't pay her enough to work two shifts. I just had knee surgery
I had knee surgery and was told by the surgeon that I needed at least two weeks off to heal. I had enough vacation time so that s not the problem. The problem was I had to work that Sunday even tho I'... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Payroll not processed timely/Employees receive direct deposit on diffent days
My company has on numerous occasion not processed payroll timely. Although everyone is on the same payroll cycle employees receive their direct deposits on different days. I haven't received my payche... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can an employer use the defense that they weren't notified that I was terminated for not paying me my final paycheck?
it's not up to me to notify my employer of the laws they should already know the laws regarding final paycheck, nor is it my responsibility to contact the office and let them know that my foreman term... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Does not want to pay and fired when kept asking for money owed
I worked as a manager for a new business, I helped them opened the store and within the first months I was not getting paid until "It picked up" but they kept giving me the run around, they started pa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Said salary job, but feel being treated like hourly?
Had a former employer where my compensatioon was susposed to be a salary yet our checks always stated an hourly rate and as "Regular Pay". Additionally we had only 6 sick days a year afterwhich you wo... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I sue if I got laid-off whithout notification of any kind while on maternity leave?
I was laid-off while on maternity (mid January) but was never notified by my boss by letter, email, nor phone call. I was told by an employee that they weren't bringing me back. I was notified of this... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Am I eligible for overtime?
I work for a lobbying firm as an administrative assistant in DC. I make less than $45,000 a year and am supposed to work 8 hour days/40 hour weeks. On average I work 9-10 hours a day with 1-2 of those... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

Should I Pursue A Retaliation Claim ?
I had been complaining to my manager and the owner for about three months about several violations they were routinely committing, including OSHA standards, Overtime pay, Child Labor issues, health in... applies to Hawaii  ·  2 answers

Just before resigning from my job, I took two vacation days n the 3rd day, worked 2 hours. It's been weeks, since I resigned and still haven't received my last pay check. What to do?
I took vacation on the 10th and 11th, that I had accrued, worked 2 hours on the 12th, resigned on the 12th for personal reasons. 5 weeks later and still haven't received my last check applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

my wife had signed a non compete for her employer but yet her employer cant pay her on time and she has to buy her own supplies . how does she get out of this
My wife had signed a non compete for her employer..my wife has to buy her own supplies to do her job and her employer is supposed to direct deposit her payroll check and a lot of the time on payday sh... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I work in a small company (10-12) employees. My boss is in the process of selling the business. Our contract of employment was just an email to me offering an hourly wage, which has been honored. Also in the email he offered to pay $165/month as a health
My boss has a history of promising a raise at your annual evaluation. One, he doesn't do any evaluation and if your lucky enough to get one, a raise is discussed but never finalized with the promise t... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My company laid me off 3 months before I would be vested in 401k, meaning I lose company match. Do I have any prospects of forcing company to pay me the match?
I was laid off 3 months before three year vesting date for company 401k. What are my prospects of getting the company match? applies to District of Columbia  ·  0 answers

Can a background check hold me accountable.
I was recently hired on at a company I previously worked for as a seasonal worker and wanted to go back this season. Well they conducted a background check and stated I was convicted of a misdemeanor ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Overtime with my employer is only calculated in .25 increments. So If my starting time is 8:30 and I start at 8:16, becasue I came in a little early, I will not be paid for the 14 minutes, as they only pay in 15 minute increments. Overtime is always ok as
We work overtime everyday...but if it's 24 minutes, instead of 15 minute increment, you don't get paid for the time. so you have the option to sit there and wait until the clock tick 8:30AM, and then ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can an employer deny you vacation time?
I planned to go to Florida for a week the First week of October and put it on the calendar the last week of June I have only two days of vacation left due to my Motherin law had to have surgery so i t... applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

Which states laws to follow for resignation from an out of state employer?
I worked in California for a company based in New York. I recently gave notice (2 weeks) and served out that time. They did not hand over my final check at that time, and have still not paid out wages... applies to California  ·  1 answer

My company has a policy that states any salary employee must give 30 days notice or they will not pay out vacation time. They did not include in the policy anything about using the vacation time before leaving. I have given a 2.5 week notice and planned o
If any clarification is needed I can try to explain further, but the short version is, my company's policy says 30 days or no payout of vacation time, but doesn't say I can't use it. They are now sayi... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I'm being retaliated against for doing the right thing. Is this legal?
I work for a car detail business as the manager. One of my employees is the owners son. He has stolen $800 out of my register in the past 3 months and changes his time to reflect time he didn't work. ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Non-compete prevents me from returning to old employer
This letter concerns a "non-to-compete" agreement I signed with my employer. I have been at my current employer, 3 months. When I was hired, they asked that I sign the agreement and I did. Now I am be... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can my employer take a dollar from employees paychecks for every minute they're late?
Dear MEL, I have a question. I work for a small company in Texas - maybe somewhere around 50 employees. I am payed hourly. My employer is enacting a new policy that for every minute an employee is lat... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

What is the minimum salary to be paid to an employee?
I was working in the restaurant business for a new business and paid a weekly salary of $200. I was working between 70 and 110 hours per week and feel that I was underpaid. When taken to the owner of ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Overtime
I work for a bank and became a salaried employee when I became one of the managers in the branch. I have never had any employee report to me, and my job description is sales, non-commissioned. I am re... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer tell you not to attend work without pay because of the weather?
My employer told only some of the employees not to come to work and if we wanted to get paid for those eight hours we would need to use a vacation day. We were expecting a large amount of snow. The bu... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Holding Hostage
I posted a question last week and recieved usefull feedback, but have run into yet another situation with my law firm upon termination..and demand of a resignation letter. I received a voice mail mess... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Unpaid commission wages (employment contract breach), employee in Texas, employer in California
I live in Texas, but work for a California employer (public company). I am an executive with salary and commission structure as part of my compensation agreement, among other benefits. When repeatedly... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

My position will be moving from CA to India and the company will pay me to train my replacement. What are my rights?
My company is moving my project to India and wants me to train my replacement on the project. I'm a senior programmer. What are my rights? applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this considered retaliation?
My fire dept recently received a payment for wages that were not paid correctly over the last 5 years totaling around $500,000. Within one month of receiving the money, the city has taken away overtim... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Laid off 5 days before starting date after relocation to CA
I declined two other offers after I accepted the offer from a California company. They agreeed to pay for my relocation after I start working. I shipped my car and furniture from TX to CA, bought a pl... applies to California  ·  3 answers

Can a requirement to re-pay a relocation assistance be enforced contractually if the offer letter states none of the letter is to be construed a contract in California
I accepted a job in northern California. In the company's offer letter they offered a relocation assistance. They further required that it be repaid if I left prior to one years employment. The letter... applies to California  ·  2 answers

As part-time employee, is it mandatory that I get the minimum 20hrs?
I was hired as a PRN (as needed) speech therapist working 20-30hrs a week. I inherited a caseload so my hours were pretty consistent at first. My company told me I had to switch to part time status (w... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

If I earn 40 hours of vacation after one year of service do I have that vacation time available at the end of June when my year is completed or will it not be available to use until after January 1st? And if it is available at the end of June can I use th
Can I use vacation time in my two weeks notice? Give my 2 weeks notice stating I will work the first week and my vacation pay will be used for the second week? applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

My work schedule is 39.5 hours per week . I work 9.5 hours a day for 4 days a week . I had acruded 40 hours vacation time. when I took my vacation I was only paid for 32 hours as my boss said I can only be paid 8 hrs per day causing me to lose 7.5 hours o
Have worked for Christmas tree shops for 12 years. I am an overnight supervisor and have suspected that i have shorted on sick and vacation pay for the past 2 years since our personall manager ,who ha... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

salary cut to hire new employees?
Hello Mel I have been working for a Travel Agency close to three years now. My Salary has been cut 3 times since then. I was advised in advance but I did not give written permission. Despite this pay ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Leaving employer before contract term
I am a foreign employee and working currenlty in USA on H1b. Before coming to USA i had signed a service agreement with my employer , according to which if i leave him before a year, i have to pay som... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is my relocation agreement voided after my company is acquired
My company just got acquired. I have a relocation agreement that states I must pay the company back for relocation expenses if I leave within two years. Is my relocation agreement voided after my comp... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Being on call 24/7, should i be getting compensation or bonuses?
I work at an emergency flood damage company where one week per month I am required to be on call 24/7. The company does not provide a phone or a vehicle to take home for being on call. They also do no... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

is there a time limit on return of drug testing?
I ran into a door at work and hit my nose. I was engrossed in my cell phone. I reported it as we are required. They made me take ,a drug test which I am fine with . due to having a urinary tract infec... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer


I was hired for a job almost a year ago that advertised a signing bonus and relocation expenses. During my first interview I was told if I accepted the money I would have to work with the company for ... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Non-compete with dissolved, but sold
I signed a 6 month non-compete with a Manufacturer's Rep Firm. I have been terminated because the assets and commissions due to be paid have been sold to a competing Rep firm and the corporation I sig... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Problem getting employed after being fired
I was the victim of a false claim of sexual harassment case in October 2015 and our legal counsel proved that it was erroneous and subsequently asked the employee to leave. I was kept on as the Genera... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Problem getting employed after being fired
I was the victim of a false claim of sexual harassment case in October 2015 and our legal counsel proved that it was erroneous and subsequently asked the employee to leave. I was kept on as the Genera... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer dock or not pay exempt salaried employees when the company does mandatory shut downs
Salaried employees must use their personal and sick time for company mandatory shutdown due to holidays or lack of work company has. They are docking hours if predetermined exempt employees do not hav... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

If an employer payed the employee equal to or more than the amount of overtime...
If an employer payed the employee equal to or more than the amount of overtime but did not title it "overtime pay," there is no problem right? Also, is there a rule prohibiting the act of countersuing... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

How to collect against non-payment of invoices from work performed
I worked as an Independent Contractor for a company in Silicon Valley from end of November until end of April. The last month of April they have not paid me for the work performed and agree that I sho... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Disabilty return to work
I am an Certified HR professional and had heart surgery and was out 6 months. When I returned even though our policy states Employees returning to work upon the expiration of their leave will be reins... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Cutting hours after not taking salary offer
My wife has worked at this resturant for 5 yrs. She started out out at $5 hr. With in less than a year she was up to $9hr due to her hard work ethic. The resturant was sold and she was hired on at $10... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Sign on bonus
I got a sign on bonus when I started working for my job. I was to work for two years. I worked for one year put in my two week notice and offered to stay prn and work occasionally over the next year f... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If your employer tells you that you are required to work for free do you have to?
My employer says that my my contract (offer letter) says that i am required to work extra days. However, when i asked if this was paid, i asked if it was paid and they said no, it was mandatory volunt... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for 2 company's that share employees to make their employees clock out at one place?
Is it legal for two major companies (Toyota and Chevy) that share employees to make the employees clock out at one place once they have reached max hours before overtime kicks in and clock in at the o... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to benefits?
I've been employed at the same place for the past 13 years, the past 9 being in a union position. My current union contract states "Employees hired after 7/1/2003 shall not be entitled to longevity pa... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Do I have a case?
I am on intermittant FMLA that started back on 7/10/2010. I was out prior to my FMLA for 37 hours without pay, but the hours were approved as time off before taken. I have never been counceled, writte... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

My high school called a mandatory meeting where they told us that TEA may start school in September instead of august. They said that they would take 1/12 out of each check and hold it for us until September. School started in August but they didn't give
I requested a copy of all my pay checks and couldn't find where they deducted any money. I personally know of 2other teachers who did the same as I. ( 1 still in the district the other left to another... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If I get fired in Fl, am I entitled to my Vacation time?
My 1 yr anniv was Oct 12, after 1 year you get a week vacation time. I was fired Oct 20th, am I entitled to ask for this weeks pay plus my 1 week vacation time? applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

i need your help please read
ive been working for a company for 18 years.title-operations manager,the last 5 years.my boss became very ill in 1999.at that point ,his secratary stayed on ,and i ran his company. its only she and me... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was employed full time for the last 20 years at my job. They eliminated my position so they did not have to pay me benefits and wanted me to do my same job and responsibilities for 25 hours a week instead of the 40 I have always been paid for. Is this l
I work at a school that is losing money. They wanted me to do my same job and responsibilities for part time money with no benefits or insurance to save money. I worked full time 20 years there. applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Do we have an discimination case?
I was working at a retail store for 6 yrs & I was a supervisor there for almost 2 yrs. Before I quit, I notice there was major differences in the pay rates. I felt like it was unfair but I didnt say a... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

non-competes when the employer has wronged you
My past employer made everyone sign an extremely vague non-compete (the type of business is not even mentioned). The distance in it is a 30 mile radius, and two years length of time. And the potential... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

How to receive back pay.
My son was fired from his place of employment for being 2 hours late. He was employed there for 3.5 years. He's a Volunteer firefighter for the Timberakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and was performing high ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

short term medical/payout of EIB earned
Hospital I work 4/just anounced the outsourcing of our jobs-very next day the outsource company met with us & offered us our jobs on a probationary period upon termination by the hospital-haspital has... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

OT - Multiple Rates
In a day, our crews usually work multiple job sites and may work in different capacities. My question is "Do we have to pay a 'weighted' average when time runs over into the overtime hours and there h... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Termination?
I was a graphic designer at a marketing agency, and was laid off in the end of june. The reason given was "financial hardship of the company" and that my job position was being eliminated. Three other... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I am a commission paid employee. My employer recently started taking my earned pto time for time I took off work without my permission. Is this legal? Since I'm paid commission my 2 week pay is 100 plus hours. Can my employer take my pto time even though
I've worked for Camping World since 2003. Recently (past 6 months) the company started taking my pto time if I missed a day without me requesting it. This is something new their doing and didn't infor... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

I am required to be on-call every week from 5:30 pm -1am?
I am to answer calls coming in for different mental health facilities, answer questions, obtain insurance information, and send out emails. On average I spend between 2-4 hrs answering calls, and take... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Do I have to pay taxes on the emotional disterss portion of my out of court settlement?
I was terminated after returning from FMLA leave for treatment of Hepatitis C and informed my employer the treatment did not work. I was harassed and blamed for my position falling apart due to my ill... applies to Iowa  ·  1 answer

Can I be sued for publishing a book about the industry I work in
Short and sweet. I work as a valet right now. I am also a published writer I want to write a book giving visitors tips covering things that I have seen trouble guests over my 25 years in the tourism i... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Not employed long enough
Started as temp-hire august 1, 2011 during first 4 weeks was asked about forklift history, and asked if I would be interested, which I said yes. and proceeded to tell me its basics . was trained in sh... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

contract's nessary or not
what is an employer to disclose to you when paying on a form 1099? and what is nessary for them in the way of writen contracts when using a form 1099.Can an employer be held liable for damages if wron... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

emotionally wiped out!
I am a healthcare cna with the largest company in the U.S..I was Verbally told of new policy 10-14-03 to wear all blue uniform or be sent home.I have abided but others still wear anything.On 11-18-03,... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

hello lasty june i was on salary and was accruing sick time but they took it away in mid june and i didnt get paid out for it and have not been getting sick time since then was that legal for them to take it away and not give me sick time?
i had 53 hrs of sick time on june 4th 2021 and i was on salary accruing sick time, and my company took all my sick time on the next pay period june 18th and i have not been receiving sick time since t... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Not eligible for FMLA, being forced to pay company paid insurance premiumS
I am 8 months pregnant and have recently been informed since I will be taking unpaid maternity leave and will be taking off one full month that I would be responsible for paying the $400 insurance pre... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

I have right to sue from Defh without any proper intake to reviewed my case can I still sue? I have all doc to support wide range of discrimination and need a lawyer who ready and understand the best option to start
32 years old Asian American us citizen and father of 3 young children; was raised by strong hard working parents who gave me foundation to do your job the right way through my work ethics but always b... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My company was bought by another company; can the new company refuse to cash out PTO if I quit?
My company was bought by a company from Florida and I’m in WA. Per our handbook before the buy out, we would be cashed out at 100% for our earned and unused PTO if we resigned as long as we gave 2 w... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

Severence Package/WARN Act
My company is closing down and doing mass lay-offs. They are offering a Serverence package, however the terms were not consistent with that of the WARN act. WARN act states that an employer must give ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can an employer withhold wages, if I refuse to sign a contractor agreement?
After being laid off, I worked for my former employer as an independent contractor. As an independent contractor, I provided consulting services to a customer of my former employer. The contract was f... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Medical leave & Diciplinary Actions
I had taken 7.5 requested days off since September 2003. I previously had informed my employer I would be needing time for Medical appointments with specialists for my children(opthamologists,ENT's). ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal in NJ for a company to pay pro-rated bonuses to select employees and full to others without any merit (ie performance reviews, contract, etx.)?
Employees & management had eithe guaranteed or diacretionary bonuses. Of the employees with discretionary bonuses in their contract (including all of management), only a select few were pro-rated with... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Texas state agency supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination
My wife a worked for a texas state agency. Her supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination but she still transferred state agencies. Insurance and retirement is all messed up now, also... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Non Compete along with Commission Dispute (Michigan)
Let me start by saying that I am evaluating the move to a direct competitor (in general) and looking for some advice on my non-compete. In 2012, when I was an Account Manager, my company did not want ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

What penalties could my employer face for breaking federal temp laws?
My employer in PA considers me a temporary worker, but I have worked here for more than two years consecutively, which violates federal temp laws. What would the penalties be for them violating this? ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was out 1 Monday I was sick, the following MOnday because my mom was in the hospital. my supervisor wants to see something showing that my mom was in the hospital, otherwise she will give me 2 days off without paying. is this Legal? she does it to every
on 04/17 Monday, I was sick I did called in, on 04/24/17 I called in because my mom was in the hospital, my supervisor asked me to bring a note stating that my mom was ill, otherwise I will be sent ho... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can the employer make me sign an agreement to return 3 months pay if I do not give 3 months' notice
My employer has circulated a new employee manual which mentions that it is only a guideline. At the end of it, there is an agreement which is one-sided and says that I owe the employer my 3 months sal... applies to California  ·  2 answers

If my employer keeps an order secret and dose not pay commission, is my employment contract nullifid
An order was received, processed and delivered from my territory. The fact that the order was received and delivered was, at first, kept from me. When I discovered the order, I was told that I did not... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Non-compete demanded signed or terminated-after signing benefits and salary are cut.
After ten years of employment my employer demanded that I sign a non-compete contract or I would be terminated in one week. Two months after signing the non-compete employees were forced to pay monthl... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Non-compete demanded signed or terminated-after signing benefits and salary are cut.
After ten years of employment my employer demanded that I sign a non-compete contract or I would be terminated in one week. Two months after signing the non-compete employees were forced to pay monthl... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Hi Mel , I have a quick question, I worked as an independent contractor before getting hired as an employee (dispatcher) , after 2 months being hired I signed a non compete agreement , I am resigning and planning to work for our competitor as an independe
I will be leaving my existing job (dispatcher) and will be working for our competitor as an independent contractor for higher pay I need to know since I signed the non compete agreement can my employe... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

not sure what to do about a former employer bad mouthing me
my former employer let me go last month. i have been contacted by former clients telling me he is calling them threatening if they help me find another position ( not within their companies, just a ge... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

REPAYMENT OF SIGN-ON BONUS
MY DAUGHTER WAS RECRUITED FROM HER COMPANY TO TAKE A JOB THAT INVOLVED A SUBSTANTIAL CUT IN SALARY BUT WITH THE PROMISE OF A COMPANY CAR, A SIGN ON BONUS, HER CELL PHONE AND TELEPHONE PAID. SHE WORKED... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Salary Half Time
I am an Administrative Assistant for a seasonal manufacturing company. We are required to work overtime as dictated by our corporate headquarters. However, I was hired in as "Salary Half Time". This m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Race/Religion Discrimination Harassment settlement
how much money can my Lawyer ask for in a Letter of Demand for Discrimination/Harassment? My understanding is that the cap is between 50,000 to 300,000 based on the size of the employer. I was retalia... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Can I be compensated for all the time I worked?
I have a question about the unpaid overtime. I have heard the ads on television and I am curious. I used to be an assistant district manager for a very large Tax Preparation Firm. My duties were to as... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Final pay after two weeks notice
I've put in my two weeks notice, my manager took a while to submit the form, approx. 5 days after. She never submitted the payroll form and claimed she will do it my last week on Monday. She also said... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I haven't been at Amazon for two months, and I know I had to relocate for the job I had to pay an early buyout on my lease and now Amazon is asking for their bonus pack I don't have the money I was there for 4 months
I was offered a job at Amazon that I took. I was also offered a bonus I relocated and recently paid off an early buyout on my lease because the job did not work out they had me working 18 hour days no... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

If I go on temporary disability due to an illness in NJ can my employer stop my company paid medical benefits that I also pay into.
I might need to go on temporary medical disability in New Jersey due to an illness that is preventing me from working. I receive health benefits from my employer that I also contribute to. Can my comp... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Reimbursement of paid benefits?
I have been employed for a company for close to two years. After Christmas break I did not return to work because of medical issues. They kept me on the hook until today, 3/18/19. I sent a letter of r... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

As an hourly employee in Texas am i required to attend mandatory off hour mtgs without pay?
I am an hourly employee at a pizza franchise. We have many off hours mandatory meetings for which I have said we should be clocked in for and the owner has said no. Today a regional owner was in and I... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Most of the people in our office are being laid off some are pregnant due before thier last day
If an employee has a last day of September 15th and are offered a stay bonus to stay until September 15th. They are due to have their child around that time. If they go out before their last day do yo... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Do I qualify for overtime pay?
If I work on a Monday (10 hours) which is a holiday I get paid time and a half plus 10 extra vacation hours for working a holiday. Then I work Tuesday-Friday (4 10's). Should I get overtime for Friday... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Same job, differen pay/benefits
I worked for a company that is a legal subsidiary of another company. There are employees who are paid by the subsidiary company and employees who are paid by the parent company performing the same jo... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Law suit
I left the company I worked for for 20 years. this started in 1995 with a supervisor stated to me that I must be a drug user not once but 5 time. Then i feel I was discramated against for pay raises. ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I worked for archer Security agency which still exists. It merged with issm protective services. I would like my vacation pay The new company payroll people told me to go to my previous employer what should I do ?
Earned vacation time. The company merged. I’m trying to collect unpaid vacation time. Payroll is telling me I have none and go to my previous employer which is archer security agency. applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can they use a "use it or lose it" policy when
I currently work for an at will employer and put my two weeks notice in. I was told I would not be paid for the two weeks of vacation that I have earned. They state they have a "use it or lose it" pol... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

work as employee paid as contractor 1099
Hello, I've been working on a 1099 non-employee status and stated im a employee but no an employee. i am claimed as being a wiener & complainer on travel expense paying out of my pocket & with trying ... applies to Kansas  ·  1 answer

Discrimination/Retalation
I was recently involved in a racial discrimination investgation. A supervisor told me that her suborinate was "riding me" (harrasing me) because of the color of my skin. The company launched an intern... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Revised W2
My husband worked for a company called USWC in San Ramon. Company gave him restricted stock options and a W2. His w2 did not show the diffrence in stock option price vs market price. 2 years later USW... applies to California  ·  1 answer

domestic violence situation - wrongful termination
am in a domestic violence situation. i have an order of protection against my soon to be ex husband whom i left his house. he then retaliated and wrote a unanimous letter to my company. my company sus... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

what can I do
I signed non-compete, and work with current company as computer network administrator consultant. A year ago was sent to work for client to take care of their network system part time, now client want... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I left a position with a company, they provided me $3000 and $5000 for relocation. There was no contract signed. The firm had now hired an Attorney to come after me for their money. Since there is no contract signed, does the firm have a leg to stand on?
I firm gave me $3000 prior to starting the job and $5000 for relocation after I started for a total of $8000. I left the company due to issues with my daughter. No contract was ever signed. Am I requi... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Commission Payment upon Termination
What is the obligation of an employer to pay outstanding commissions upon termination? Our company policy (no written policy) was commission rate was set based on performance level at the time P.O. wa... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Promotion
I am a male 38 years old and have worked for a local government for 18 years. My wife and I recently have decided back in March to have a child and finding out in April we were pregnant. I put in for ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Former employer will not pay - judgement awarded
My former employer (Aug 1999-Feb2000) never officially let me go (company went under), they said they wanted to take me from salary to contract/per hour work; they said they would forward me the paper... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Contract breach
I signed employment contract for initial training peroid and 1 year on assignment at the client site for my Pennsylvania based employer. I was on bench(without assignment on less salaries for 3.5 mont... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was accused of stealing a phone and fired...
I was called to the office where 5 people were standing... I was then told a phone was banging off in my bunk.... I was told to go get the phone or the police would be called... I mentioned that they ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Is it legal to demote employee without notice when FMLA has expired?
I was in an auto accident and was put on leave by my doctor because I could not perform my regular duties. As FMLA came close to expiring I was not informed at all, but received a letter from HR three... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How should I proceed with employer's retaliation & false theft claim?
My employer put me on a 2 week unpaid suspension, claiming I mishandled $1,800 3 months ago, while they investigate! The week prior, I had disputed their assessment that my employees would not get a b... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for company to force debit payroll card in Hawaii under law section 388-2(a)?
I was issued a payroll debit card from Sears. The problem happen when I lost the card. I reported the card lost and closed the account. Ten days later my paycheck was deposit in the account. They told... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

Will I have to pay out of my non compete agreement
operations out of virginia, but I am employed in Alabama, in the non compete it states 10% of salary, if employed in same duties for 6 months after, AND if employed by a follow on contract. Government... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

My employer said hes changing the work week starting today and he's holding a week so next week we only get paid for today. Is this ok?
my boss came to me today and said that he was changing the work week, we will still get paid on the same day which is Friday so I don't understand.. he is also holding a week's pay which means that ne... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Bankrupt employer - can I keep my laptop to secure unpaid wages?
My former employer, fell two weeks behind in payroll, on Jan 3rd after taking two weeks of vaction, I gave him notice that until he got me current on my pay and expense's, I would no longer be returni... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Retaliation/Harassment, Do I have a case?
I am an American Airlines Maintenance Technician. I reprimanded a Supervisor for illegally signing off paperwork on an aircraft for work said to be completed but never was. The following day I was pul... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I am not getting paid
In October of this year I was hired as an independent contractor. My pay was supposed to be Net 15 from the date of my invoice. To date, I have not been paid all that is owed to me and they are now la... applies to California  ·  1 answer

On September 5th I will earn 3 weeks vacation. I will be resigning from my job on the 6th. Will I be entitled to the vacation days after I put in my two weeks notice?
Sept 5 will be 17 yr Anniversary at work and will earn 3 weeks vacation. I will be giving my two week notice on the 6th. Will I be paid the vacation after my two weeks notice or will I not be entitled... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

I was out on FML a leave for three months. Returned on a reduced full-time work schedule of 48 hours. I was a salaried employee making $1100 a week. Six months later I was told I was getting a pay cut and being demoted Due to my doctors note stating I can
I returned from FML a leave to work six months ago. My doctor put me on a 40 hour work week full-time. Seven months later my employer informed me they were cutting my salary, taking away my managerial... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

i live in florida. I'm on fmla and I resigned with a 2 week notice which has been met to completion. I have some remaining pto, is the company required to pay out my earned pto?
I resigned with 2 week notice. On fmla, with remaining pto balance that was earned the first year I was employed then able to use it thereafter. I've resigned with notice mentioning I'd like to be pai... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Since this is NOT the position I interviewed for and accepted, must i payback the relocation?
I work in a specialized technical field. When I accepted my present position I signed a relocation payback agreement. Now, because there isn't enough work in the position I accepted, my manager is mov... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Do I have a reasonable right to compensation?
Hello, As a teacher at a charter school, I was written up for a comment I had made that the acting principal disagreed with. I felt that she was purposely making things difficult for me. I then reques... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

non-compete
I am facing a lawsuit b/c I went to work for a competitor, after I got fired, and I had signed a Non-Compete Clause at my prior job. I am not sure how enforceable those are in TX. I did not take any c... applies to Texas  ·  5 answers

Teacher 30 days letter of resignation
I am a teacher. If my contract has a 30 day notice in writing for resignation...can my employer deny my resignation? (The School agrees to accept the resignation, provided the teacher shall make appli... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I quit my job after 23 years with company . didn't give notice. is company responsible to pay accrued vacation time?
I was working anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day for months. I asked management for help, but was denied. It was too much work and was effecting my health . Quit job with out giving 2 weeks notice , I... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Who do I contact for advice on how to present exhibits for my wage claim telephone hearing on June 28,2017
On June 28th I have a telephone hearing with the Illinois Department of Labor concerning my wage claim against my former employer regarding my allegations of illegal deductions and failure to pay my l... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to residual commission after I resign?
I work as the only outside sales employee for a tech company in CO. I am planning on resigning, but I am worried that I will not be paid accordingly. I am a salaried, plus commission employee, with th... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Was accused of stealing by a customer and my employer (comcast)suspended me for 2 weeks. So i filled out a statement. Gave the police my statement and now im back to work but not going to get paid for the 2 weeks i was off..not only was i falsly accused i
Was accused of stealing a customers meds when in fact i found them for her right in front of her. Was suspended for 2 weeks for investigation. Gave my statement to my job and police .now back to work ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What recourse do I have after being demoted?
I was a happy employed manager at a large firm. I was contacted out of the blue and offered a new position that paid $10,000 more. I accepted and gave 2 weeks notice. At the end of a month , I learned... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

does the employer have to list your vacation time on your check
my employer does not list how much vacation time I have on my pay check do they have to? applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete for an unpaid Independent Contractor
I direct pageants- I was presented with a contract with a company after 9 months of hosting pageants for them.... I had invested 1,000's of dollars on signage and other items so when I was presented t... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

payment
I was working for a company, and I quit,and I know a manager that works for the company at a different location that I was at. Then when the manager found out that i was no longer working for the comp... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Do I have ANY recourse against the owner of the company for forcing me to give his grandson my job?
The grandson is 21 and has already been fired once by our production manager for attitude, tardiness and absenteeism,last August. The owner brought him back just a couple months ago, WITH a pay increa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

is it legal for my supervisor to lay me off and then demote to take my old job?
I have a letter I sent the CEO and a negative response from the company that they deny everything I wrote and layoffs are final, but essentially I believe that my layoff occurred because my position w... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Without an employee handbook or formal policy can an employer refuse to pay vacation time.
When accepting employment I negotiated two weeks paid vacation upon start and on the offer letter had the employer remove the wording after 12 months of employment. The letter states the following and... applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

Can an employer pay fulltime employees with same hire date different vacation benefits?
An employer is paying some fulltime employees two weeks vscation while others three weeks paid vacation. Employees have same job category, same hire date. In addition, one employee is still fulltime, ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

losing sleep over wage discrimation
I am a 44 year old female and have worked for a major financial institution for 20 years. Ownership has changed several times due to mergers and divestures, but I have been with the current owner sinc... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Isn’t it a pay stub violation when an employer cites a wrongful salary loss as a VOLUNTARY DEDUCTION without receiving consent? What are employee’s rights and what action can be taken?
Union threatened to file complaint for salary loss with PERB if employer did not respond by designated date. Employer was unresponsive, but after much effort finally complied by reimbursing. No charge... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Isn’t it a pay stub violation when an employer cites a wrongful salary loss as a VOLUNTARY DEDUCTION without receiving consent? What are employee’s rights and what action can be taken?
Union threatened to file complaint for salary loss with PERB if employer did not respond by designated date. Employer was unresponsive, but after much effort finally complied by reimbursing. No charge... applies to California  ·  0 answers

can my employer cut my salary for not performing a duty that he has not trained me yet to do?
hello, i am not sure who to turn to and i am hoping you can atleast help me determine whether I have a leg to stand on. I recently became injured no at work but on my way to work by a 3rd party. My ba... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

discrimination
Could a company lower someone's pay because the person has 10 years seniority and their salary is high and the company wants to reevaluate the position and is saying it is not worth the salary of the ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

I was recently let got from a company do I need to repay my sign on bonus?
Exact wording of contract "Jason, as discussed, you are eligible for a $4,000 sign on bonus. The bonus shall be be payable at $1,000 per week, starting with the first full pay week. If you (the employ... applies to New Hampshire  ·  0 answers

i had to quit due to being replaced and offered lower paying position
I quit a job of 6 years after employer "reorganized" and made all staff reapply for positions they previously held. I did not qualify for my position after reorganization due to educational requiremen... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I worked for a company for almost 4 years and was fired on 10-12-15 before my anniversary date which would have been 10-24-15. Shouldn't they still pay the vacation time even if it's a portion of it
I worked for a company for almost 4 years I was fired and when I asked them about my vacation time they stated that I was terminated before my anniversary date but I still should have time accrued I w... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can former employer tell prospective employers about criminal complaint they filed with police?
I lost a customers cash payment and quit before i could be fired for it. i left a note saying to take the amount lost out of my last check. 2 days later i got a call from police saying they were inves... applies to California  ·  0 answers

company paid holidays
My Husband has worked for his employer for over 12 years. They aren't a corporation but a small company. He gets 6 paid holidays a year. These are the Federal recognized holidays. He works a Monday - ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Is my non solicitation valid
I have a non solicitation agreement with my employer's employer. My employeer is an insurance agent(independent contractor of the insurance company he sells for). I don't have any written agreement wi... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

I work in the state of Pennsylvania. I am getting documented and having two days of suspension without pay, three months of probation, and my bonus is being taken away. This is all because of a situation which is not even a policy. My boss has agreed with
I can not go into much details about the situation online. I would love to talk to a lawyer. However I am getting two days suspension, three months probation and my bonus taken away for the whole year... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

holiday and vacation pay benefits vary inner office
I understand there is no law stating employers must offer vacation, holiday and sick day benefits in the state of Illinois. But what if some employees with less weekly hours receive these benefits, wh... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I am getting ready to give my 2 week notice. I have approx. 48 hours of accrued PTO that I am wanting to be paid for. I am in Florida. How do I ask for this? I know that they have paid PTO to someone else a couple of years ago that had given 2 week notice
I work for a large automotive group and I am getting ready to give my 2 week notice. I have approximately 48 hours of accrued PTO, that I expect to be paid in my final check. How do I ask for this and... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Should I get a lawyer to handle my religious discrimination claim, will it be free?
I was terminated after day 7 of working for telling my employer that I will honor my religion. Before I began the job, I was told that I would be able to get Saturdays off because I am Jewish. I hadnt... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Repayment of pro-rated or full sign-on (relocation) bonus in MA
ere laws governing repayment of signing/relocation bonuses by state? I signed a contract for a 10k relocation package (employment in Massachusetts) that required 2 years of employment, otherwise repay... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

What can I do if an ex-employer stoled from me?
So I work at an automobile shop. The owner there sold his shop to a company that took over. The new owners took over, but the previous owner has keys still to the place, and he went in one night and s... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What is a potential employee entitled to regarding relocation expense?
I signed an offer letter that included a $20,000 relocation bonus (20k after tax, so grossed up the necessary amount) for moving from NYC to SF. A week before I was supposed to start I was told I no l... applies to California  ·  0 answers

If I was asked to leave work because my employer thought I was exposed to covid and was not. should they pay me through covid sick leave
my aunt was exposed and because we work together they asked me to leave. I did not test since I wasn't exposed. Once my aunt test negative they asked us both to return. They paid my aunt through covid... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my boss not pay me all the vacation time my paystub shows I've earned upon me quitting with a 2
I gave my employer a 2 week notice. I have 40 hrs of vacation available on my paystub. It was given to me 4 mths ago when I hit my 3rd year of employment. My boss is now telling me that I won't get th... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

We accrue vacation time based on hours worked, do I get paid for it?
I work in the state of Florida. I accrue vacation time based on hours worked. When I took the job, the vacation time was part of the sales pitch, Now I have 6 weeks of vacation accrued and no way to t... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is my employer required to hold my job while I am on maternity leave?
I am currently on maternity leave. I have 3 1/2 more weeks left for my maternity leave. I found out my employer posted part of my job online. I work at 2 different nursing homes run by the same owners... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Hello, I was working with a financial firm as a recrutier to retain agents and distribute financial products. The agents were all paid thier commisions yet there were no override commisions paid to my company. They are unwilling to pay, the agents are sti
Contracted through an FMO (Indiana firm), recruited agents nationally all agents were paid commissions due but the company never received any override commissions due, total amount owed is $47,000 to ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Non-compete as a sofware consultant
Hi, I work for a consulting firm as a w2 employee with zero benefits, they simply pay me for every hour I work. Basically they are a middleman between myself and my client. For every dollar I bill the... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can I get wages back?
At my current public company, I am being investigated by HR for falsifying expense reports. They believe there were some personal expenses that I charged to the company, which I admitted were a mistak... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can my employer take money from my paycheck ?
Hi, I work in indiana in the hotel industry. I checked in a guest last week and upon check out her credit card was declined. The computer did nothing to notify me when I checked her in and now my empl... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Does a recent e contract supercedes a previous contract that had a relocation reimbursement clause?
I want to know if a recent employment contract supercedes a previous contract that had a relocation reimbursement clause. I took a position 3/16 that relocated me from NY to NJ. The 3/16 contract stat... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Was i unfairly treated?
I worked for Dawn Foods in Modesto california they decided to shut down that plant and transfered me and my family to seattle in april of this year. I payed my union intiation fee and my union dues ev... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

I have 2 employees working on straight commission but if they don't make quota I will pay them minimum wage, is this an acceptable wage or am I violating a wage order?
My employees are in different state than me and are helping me build my business. They will host a gathering to purchase tea accessories. They get 20% of sales for the party if they sell more than $30... applies to California  ·  0 answers

UNPAID MANDATORY MEETINGS
Is it legal for an employer in MD to require us to attend UNPAID MANDATORY MEETINGS during our lunch hour? I have a full-time job with hourly pay. For the past year, every two weeks, my employer has r... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

When suspended from work, wether with or without pay, yet required by the suspension language to drive to the workplace for Human Resource meetings, may I request mileage reimbursement? I receive mileage rebursent as a regular part of my job.
I submitted to be reimbursed for mileage from my employer for travel between home and the workplace for mandatory HR meetings set as a condition of the paid and unpaid suspensions. My former employer ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Peace work pay and hourly
I get paid 50 a job- it takes 4 hours on each. Although, when is it against law In Nevada to not be paid for every hour I work? I'm having to do at least 10 or more jobs to even see 300 paycheck. What... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Can u please help me?! I work as a medical livery driver want to know if my pay and hours are legal
I work at a medical livery driver. I work 60hrs a week. I get up at 5am work til 5pm then go back out at 7pm and get home at 10pm. Then wake up at 4am for my next pickup at 5am... I'm tired and fallin... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Got injured in 2011 reinjured in 2012 and company lied about attendance to get me fired
Injured my pectoral muscle in Aug. 2011 was out of work with no pay for 3 months. Returned and work a year and 2 months and reinjured my shoulder. Told the supervisor he told me I was a liability. Was... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to reduce my hourly salary once I reached a higher salary?
I have 3 years working as a Bilingual Spanish logistics representative and I was promoted to a higher level with an increase in my hourly pay 1.5 years ago- Now my employer wants to reduce my salary a... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Not getting paid for on-call emergency overtime from Employer
I work for a Home Medical Company or DME company. All service technicians are required to work after hours emergency on-call if a patient or doctor's office call us with a emergency. We were getting o... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to accrued PTO hours Payout?
I live and work in Michigan. I was laid off on 12/16/2019 and was not paid my accrued PTO Payout because the employer stated I was not terminated, just laid off and they hoped to recall me in 2020. On... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can an exempt management employee refuse to use a time clock if rest of exempt employes do?
Our company just changed to having salaried employees use time clocks as a means of recordkeeping per FLSA. The owners tired of being asked to review written timecards each pay period because they did... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can an employer adjust your date of employment after taking FMLA?
I requested 4 weeks FMLA from my employer and they approved it after I completed the Federal Medical Certification form but they also required me to spend 4 weeks accrued vacation time. So I was force... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What can i do? Do i have a case for wrongful termination or defamation??
I worked for my employer for right at 2 years! Recently business got slow and they kept hiring younger lazy immature ghetto girls because they where cute according to our gm. These girls began to bull... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Telling perspective employers that I threatened to kill my supervisor
Can a former employer tell a perspective employer that you made threats against other employees. I was terminated from a job after 5 years. I was given an exit interview at HR. Shortly after that I wa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

my former employer did not deposit withheld 401k funds, or required Safe Harbor matching in my 401k account. Besides reporting to dept. of labor (I have), do I have legal recourse for damages? I could use those funds now to live on, since they fired me.
Company withheld voluntary contributions from pay, but did not deposit all of these contributions to 401K fund, nor the required Safe Harbor match. My account is about 50% shy of funds that should hav... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall
We get paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Our Employee Manual states “Should payday fall on a recognized holiday in which the company is officially closed, you will be paid on the last working ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is this a breach of contract - employement contract
In my employment contract is the following statement: Employer will provide employee with health insurance as part of the base compensation, and family coverage as part of the bonus. The employer did ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete IT Consulting -> New Firm
The IT Firm I am currently working for is probably going to lose one of their clients (A). I know pretty much for sure that the new company coming into the current client (A) wants to hire all the con... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

non-solicitation enforcement
I signed a non-soliciataion agreement in Jan 1996. I resigned from the company in May 2005 after commisions ad territories were cut. The Non-solicitation agreement came to several sales employees seve... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Should I sue for what I feel is retaliation?
I am a nurse that works a skilled floor. Two weeks ago my ADON asked me to change a skin assessment I did more than a month ago. This would be considered Medicare fraud and is illegal, besides the fac... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

What does Arizona law say regarding payment of commissions to independent contractors?
I'm an independent contractor (sales person) and will be terminating my working relationship with the company I am working for. Receiving my sales commission has always been a struggle, and I anticipa... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Change in work hours/no change in compensation
Our company is planning to expand hours from 35 to 40 hours per week, but does not intend to compensate non-exempt employees for the additional 5 hours per week they will be required to work. Non-exem... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I do anything if my employer does not compensate me for wages?
Time and time again during the three years i have worked for this company the same issue keeps comming up. My employer fails to pay me on time and never can give reasoning for the event. Most recent, ... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Can I collect overtime where I work as a cook, over 50 hours a week?
I work at a restaurant where I put in over 50 hours a week sometimes 60. I am not paid any overtime and after 40 hours they pay me in cash. Last week I found they "shorted" me over $60 in cash. So not... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Was told after resigning I would have to pay back salary previously earned.
employed as an aide, Five months ago was convited of a mistomeanor - Class 1. Told in four months ago by Dept of Education that I was not eligible for a newly required license until the conviction is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Will a non compete hold up if my employer has changed my compensation several times since ive signed
I signed a non compete when I was being hired. Within the last 3 years my employer has changed my compensaton package (cutting my pay) several times. I have been in my industry my entire working caree... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Final Week Wages Unpaid
I was terminated from an outside sales postion July 9 in Florida. My employer indicated I would be paid through the prior Friday, July 6. I was in fact paid only through the previous week, June 29. My... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

company keeping my bonus
Hello, I have worked for a company for 12 years as a store manager. As a manager we receive a bonus every year based on our sales performance. I have given my notice and tomorrow is my last day to wor... applies to Vermont  ·  2 answers

Is sick leave the same as FMLA?
I was out sick for 5 days with Flu and Strep Throat. My employee benefits include short term disablity benefits with full pay. My employer sent FMLA forms home for me to fill out. They indicated I has... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

applied and accepted a position and they gave me a lower position
I applied for a job in PA as a Senior Test Analyst. I went for the interview and got a call that I was accepted for the position. We got down to negotiating and I asked for more than they offered (the... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

(usps) notice of removal action for fmla absences was cancelled. what does that mean?
9/2009 notice of removal given to employee. 10/2009 notice recinded for fmla covered days. 1/13/2010 another notice of removal more covered days used. while in non-pay status til greivence arbitration... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

What if you are suspended until further investigation for stealing something and while you are suspended, they don't contact you at all, and when you contact them they say that you Quit and You DIDN'T. Can anything be done about that?
I was suspended from work because of allegation of theft. I was asked to sign a document stating that I would pay the money back for the products that where stolen, but I wouldn't because I had not to... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Wges not paid & bounced checks
Mel, My husband and I worked for the same company,the owner is one of our best friends.Both our paychecks bounced and the boss said he would make them good including all bank fees on the next schedule... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Do I have to repay tuition reimbursement money?
I submitted my two week notice and my employer told me to not return a week prior to actual resignation date. My questions is at this point was I terminated? My employer is saying they moved my resign... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I would like to know is it legal for a company to demote you without telling you exactly why you been demoted and the position they want to give you is nearly a 50% pay cut. Just out of the blue my area manager told me I was getting demoted and to this da
I'm a contracted site manager for this company that works for a fruit and vegetable plant. Past month employees have been damaging equipment via water or dropping items. Which is completely out of my ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Relocation Contract with no specified date for repayment? Term negotiable?
I know I have to repay and am willing to repay, but don't have the cash on hand to pay off. Since date for repayment is not specified, are the repayment terms negotiable? Contract term "Your Acceptanc... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this sex harassment?
This is a great site! I just recently started working as a SalesRep (at-will) for a publishing company. The pay is great but almost immediately, my supervisor (whom is notorious for being a bully boss... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Sexual Harassment and vacation
I recently resigned from a job due to sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct from my employer (it was an abrupt resignation as I finally had enough). A week prior to resigning however, I had take... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Pay for accrued leave when you are denied using it during final 2 weeks?
I recently, voluntarily left a job for a better one. I gave my employer 2 weeks written notice, and requested to use a week of accrued PTO. My employer denied my leave request, and told me that the ba... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my employeer deduct pay from a second check?
I work full time 40 hours a week doing general office work. And I work a second job, I clean the office after hours. I recieve two separate paychecks for the different job duties. I missed a day of wo... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is this hassassment by retailation?
I work for Bureau of Prisons for 2 and a half years, as a nurse. In July 2017 I was charged with disobeying a direct order. In November 2017 the charges were dropped. When my supervisor found out that... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Age discrimination
My son was terminated 3 days after having started his employment with his company. Reason he was to young. He was hired by the General Manager at his site for a part- time summer job. The corporate di... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my employer force PTO pay for hours I actually completed work?
As a salaried exempt worker can my employer force use of PTO hours for time I was completing work duties. I work in healthcare and due to economic issues with COVID-19, they are only paying us for tim... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete Agreement
Relate to Non-Compete Agreement I am employee for company A, which has placed me for company B thro a contract position. But Company B has put me for actual work at Company C who is a client of Compan... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

My pay stub shows I have 40+ hours of vacation and sick time. I am being told that since I haven't worked a full year with company, that I can't be paid for that time showing on my paystub. Is this legal?
I was forced to quit my job, due to the fact that management refused to acknowledge the hostile work environment. After giving my two weeks notice, I found another job. However, that fell through so I... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Charging vacation time for built in overtime day.
I am an exempt employee working a 12 hr shift schedule that results in working a 48 hr week every fifth week. My employer just recently announced that we would not get the extra 8 hours straight time ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Have I been sexual discriminated against?
Recently my position as a Coordinator(non-exempt) was reclassified as an Assist. Manager (exempt). I had to again interview for my position and now I've been deemed no longer qualified. Employer is st... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Non profit grant funded program not refunded, can they force me to resign?
The grant funded program that I work with was not refunded. My boss informed me that my job would be terminated due to the program ending May 31st. About a week or so later she offered me another job ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can I sue corporation or VP?
I had to hound my regional VP to get after hours pay for months. Right after this he informed me that there had been hostile work environment claims made against me and an investigator would contact m... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Former employer giving info to 3rd party
I am a loan officer in AZ and recently left one company to go to another. My previous employer has called an appraiser that we have both worked with, and told him many personal lies: What my gross inc... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Draw vested pension with backpay
I would like to know if my seniority date was terminated by an Employee Buyout on the 19th Day of March 1991,and my Social Security Disability determined me as unable to perform gainfull work begining... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Does an employer have to honor a salary if the employee gives an advance notice of resignation?
I was notified that I would be receiving a reduction in salary effective in July. This notification came in March. At the time, I signed a paper agreeing to the salary change as I would retain my titl... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Not getting paid and not receiving the copy of the contract is a branch of contract?
I worked for a subcontractor 1 month. On the first day I signed the contract and I was supposed to receive a copy of the contract the next day by mail. I was supposed to get paid every 2 weeks. I work... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Unpaid wages and bounced payroll check
I worked for four weeks for my previous employer. He hired 4 other employees at the same time as myself. To my knowledge, none of us have been paid with a 'good' check. We all, at this point, have pap... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it fair to dock work hours after filing a grievance against a manager?
My daughter, a recent college grad has worked for a well known sandwich shop for nearly 2 years. A recent new manager was very rude to her. She filed a grievance with HR corporate. Now the manager has... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I recieved 15+ vacation days in Louisiana, then was transferred to Texas and terminated. Eligible?
I worked for a company in Louisiana and accrued 15+ vacation days. However, before I was permitted to use them, I was transferred to a store in Texas, which apparently does not require unused vacation... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

is a relocation agreement binding if only signed by employer
I accepted my current position verbally and never submitted a signed employment letter or relocation policy. I received them, but got caught up in moving to new job and never looked at the relocation ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

What are my rights when I'm being treated as an employed but I'm really an independent contractor?
I work in a salon and I pay rent, do my own taxes (1099). But in the last two years it has been made mandatory by the owner to go to staff meeting (one a month) and be apart of salon events. The event... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What can an employer reveal about their employee to a possible new employer?
Before I begin, I would like to thank anyone who reads/answers my question for your time.I am unable to pay for a consultation, my husband and I live week to week-but I understand completely if you do... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can someone on Workers' Comp be put on Family Medical Leave
If someone was injured on the job and is receiving Workers Comp can the employer, without notice to the employee, put them on Family Medical Leave. If so, when the 12 weeks for Family Medical Leave ha... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

1099 - employer doesn't want to pay commissions
I had entered into a contract a a 1099 employee dated 2013 - 2014. I still worked with this company after the contract ended and received my commission when I asked for it I recently requested to pick... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

relocation accountability
My company asked me to relocate for a new job. We were half way into the relocation when the economy started to tank and there were rumors about my position and business being shut down. As a result, ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

should non-competes be identical for identical workers?
my non-compete with my employer restricts me from working in 2 counties. The same non-compete with similar workers (seniority job description, work performed, territory, pay, access to confidential in... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

My employer said my long term disabilty was paid for by them . But they were takeing out of my pay. I called hr and the lady told me that wasent happing. well i told her that isn't what my check stub says. I havent heard back from her and that was over a
My employer was taking long term disabilty from my check after i was told they paid for it.I called hr and the lady told me thatr was not happing but i have proof on my check stub. applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

"Hourly, temporary contract employee" exempt status in California
I work for an agency, on a year long contract with a large company in San Diego. I am a software engineer, and earn over the threshold for overtime exemption. I am on a W-2 employee, and eligible for ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What makes a Contract official, & how do vague statements that have to be interpreted stand legally?
Hello, I have a question about a contract that I signed with a hair salon. Our hair salon contract states that we are a "Mckay" salon meaning that we sell McKay make-up, but I have never signed anythi... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

i was on leave because i was in the hopsital and my doctor gave me a note to give to my work. i asked if i could use my personal hours because i knew i didnt have enough sick hours. they had told me yes that was okay. but when it came to pay day i wasnt p
i had a doctors note saying i had to stay home for a couple of days because i was in the hospital. my eyes were swollen shut. i feel like i got lied to from my manager because i asked to use my person... applies to California  ·  0 answers

If my daughter does not get paid tomorrow can she contact UE and reopen her claim from October?
My daughter was laid off in Oct. and collected UE until late Nov. when she started a new job. The new job is very shady and has been staggering pay dates. My daughter is supposed to get paid every 2 w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Does my son, a barber, have a case against his employer for firing him.
My son works as a barber in a small barber shop in Cleveland, OH. He is under no contract. He has worked there for about 3 years. He pays $150 per week, which is $600 monthly for the use of his chair ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

salary holiday pay and time clocks
the company i work for is a salary and hourly based employer. for our holidays they require us to work the day before and the day after to be paid for the holiday. i understand the hourly employees, b... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Workplace Defamation; I am the General manager of a restaurant. One of my employees went on Tripadvisor pretending to be a customer and wrote a horrible review about me titled
Workplace Defamation; I am the General manager of a restaurant. One of my employees went on Tripadvisor pretending to be a customer and wrote a horrible review about me titled "Obnoxious Hostess" sayi... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Fired from my position while a customer
I had been an employee for four years. Was moved to Bar Manager two years ago. Recently the owners daughter (who was also married into the same family I was) came on board to work part time in the lou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I resigned from my job in November. I received my final paycheck(December) and was apparently overpaid an additional 40 hours of vacation pay. The employer is requesting that the money be paid back. If I refuse, is their only recourse to take me to court?
I resigned from the job. Received the final paycheck in December. Company contacted me about their mistake & requested payback so they could "adjust your W-2" . At first I believed that I was being pa... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

in florida i just recently put my two week notice IN and i have 82 hours of pto left and they are saying i am supose to use it or lose it > dont they have to pay me for it as in my offer letter that was signed it dosent state that i lose it ? l also have
i signed an offer letter 8 monthes ago and two points one was a sign on bonus to be paid 1250 per quarter to make a total of 5000. it dosent say if i leave i lose it as i signed with them and no where... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is alright for my employer to make me stay on maternity although I am ready to go back to work?
I work for a small organization that does not have to comply with fmla. I have been working for the organization for over 2 years. And once I found I was pregnant, my employer granted me an unpaid mat... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

RIF'd; rehired at lesser position/less pay; no chg in responsibilities
During a company-wide RIF in Sept. of 2001 I was advised that my position had been eliminated. My boss advised me that they did have a lesser position available at reduced requirements and a reduced s... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

A lot of hours worked, overtime not Paid!!!!!!!
I work in this cleaning company and i get paid by salary plus bonuses plus overtime. My weekly regular pay is $350, bonus $180 and weekly bonus of $105.The thing is that the minimun amount of hours th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Unpaid wages
I got a contract job offer and I started working there through an consulting agency. The consulting agency signed a contract with the client for me. I had a verbal contract with the consulting agency ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

paid for my accrued unused PTO (NYS)
I resigned and believed under NYS law I was entitled to be paid for any accrued unused PTO which was over 120 hours. Company response was that the employee handbook said "that there is not a requireme... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Is there a federal law that allows management to remove nonexempt employees from federal service for taking overtime and all exempt employees to remain employed when they take overtime?
I was the timekeeper technician that input timesheets into the DISA system for federal employees, but there were 18 supervisors that gave me the timesheets for employees they supervised as well as the... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

In-accurate Commission Pay
I have been working for the same company for over 3 years and recently I have found out that a certain number of part numbers have not been included in our commission report. This affects several empl... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Verbal Employment Agreement
My stepfather had a verbal agreement with a friend to work for him at the local County Fair in Massachusetts for 3 weeks (9am-8pm, 7 days a week). The man agreed to pay my stepfather $1000/wk, and the... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Verbal Employment Agreement
My stepfather had a verbal agreement with a friend to work for him at the local County Fair in Massachusetts for 3 weeks (9am-8pm, 7 days a week). The man agreed to pay my stepfather $1000/wk, and the... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

What recourse is available? Is it possible to request early retirement? can he get
My aon: 45 yrs old. 24+yrs in Steel Co. Worked as laborer on up to office mgmt, inspector, Training Officer, etc. Wife diagnosed with incurable cancer, used leave and LWOP over 2 years before she pass... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

loss of wages
Hi I was working for this security guard company and the owner of the company would not give me overtime...he suggested I also work for this other company he owned and get more guard work there..I had... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is this non-compete enforceable?
I signed a non-compete that seems to state I would be compensated an extra $100 beyond my future compensation for signing but I was never paid such money. Could this nullify the contact? Could I be pa... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Hello I have been a branch manager for this company for 8 years and they recently had me and some others across the state take a demotion and pay cut they told us it was because they were eliminating all operations in all areas / branch managers. However
So when I was an operations a few years back the guy who I answered to was my boss had unexpectedly passed away and they had me doing the job of an operations manager and an area manager and leading m... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Does the Termination Clause Cancel truly because of the way it is written?
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT TERMINATION CLAUSE? I am about to sign employment contract and there are more details in the contract but wondering if someone could say if this contract is shown as "termination" b... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

How can an employee/former employee get wages due to him?
I recently resigned from a General Contracting firm because they never paid my salary in a timely manner and I could not get support from my employer to manage the project effectively. Contractors we ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

see above
I separated employment from the state of Tx banking my sick time hrs of 483 in June of 2007. My plans were to return to work in a TX State position within a yr, which I did, assuring not to loose my s... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer Rescinds Counter offer package weeks after
I accepted a counter offer from my employer after trying to resign for a better job offer in hand. The counter included promotion, salary and title. 10 weeks later the salary increase was rescinded du... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Boss gave verbal agreement in meeting (witnesses) for bonus but wont pay. Do I have any recourse?
My employer promised bonus payments for certain completed tasks (I don't want to get into too much detail here for fear of reprisal). This promise was made only verbally, although it was in a formal m... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Unpaid Salary and Overtime
Hi, I have worked with a Company based in Atlanta, and the client place was in Texas. I worked with the consultant between April and July first week. In the second week of July, I joined the company a... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I signed an non compete clause when I join a trucking company for them to train me and get my cdl. Before my training was completed I was let go due to not passing there road test. Anyways I have been unemployed for 30 days with a cdl i cant use cause I'm
I was let go from a trucking company who also train me to pass the dot road to get my cdl. Before completeing my training to become a company driver I was let go. Since I sign a contract with them I a... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

suspension and demotion
rent checks in a timely manner. I was never made aware of any of these financial protocols that were in place. I also informed them that I was behind in my work due to the fact I was the only manager ... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

I was threatend by a supvisor and had my hours cut.Do I have a case?
In Feburary2003 A shift supervisor were I worked had been treating me very badly at the start of my shift; she was insulting my intelligence, insinuating that I was a thief, all in front of the custom... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

FMLA - being refused vacation time unless it is FMLA related - is this legal & what do I do?
I have FMLA for a medical issue. Whenever I have to miss work for a doctor appointment, or a sick day the company uses my vacation time. This is fine as I do not want a loss in pay. I currently have p... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can a non compete agreement be enforceable when it does not compete with original contract hours?
I provide home care services for a home care agency for a client that receives 24 hours of contracted care. Family now wants overnight care as well, and solicited me for private pay/care instead of go... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

What recourse do I have against an ex-employer who refuses to pay profit sharing after termination?i
Upon being hired I was informed of the company's profit sharing policy, which said an employee must work 1000 hours in a season (I managed a golf course) to become vested. I worked 3 years and was ter... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

breach of employment agreement - unpaid wages
My wife left her previous employer and was not paid wages she was owned on commission. We are contending she was terminated because items specified in her employment agreement where taken away prior t... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case?
I was being accused of taking something that was lost by a customer. I was asked to come to the office to few security footage and to discuss the issue. First, there were other employees and vendors i... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

overtime pay/ harassment
I have been working as a General Mgr for a fast food Rest.For about a year. I have many weeks that I worked more than the 55-60 hours I was told I I needed to work. I an paid a flat salary. I really w... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

I'm on fmla for back surgery and a blood clot . Can my employer take my commisions away from me ? I have surrenders my vacation and personal time to the company when I went on fmla I'm recieving a short term disability check from FMLA . They will not pay
I'm on FMLA from back surgery in August . I live in Colorado the company used my vacation and personal time I understand that part. But the company is taking my commisions and I was told by my HR pers... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I'm on fmla for back surgery and a blood clot . Can my employer take my commisions away from me ? I have surrenders my vacation and personal time to the company when I went on fmla I'm recieving a short term disability check from FMLA . They will not pay
I'm on FMLA from back surgery in August . I live in Colorado the company used my vacation and personal time I understand that part. But the company is taking my commisions and I was told by my HR pers... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Leave of Absense and Worker's Comp
My husband got injured at work. His assistant manager was there when it happened. The next day when the store manager came in they told him about it. He told my husband that he should not come in the ... applies to Wyoming  ·  0 answers

I would like to know if I can sue my Local Union 155?
In a meeting before we were to vote on a contract some things were discussed. Umong these where: The hourly pay being changed to a lower amount without the hourly employers starting wage wich decrease... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My husband just strated a new job, and was given a packet of papers to fill out. In this packet was a contract giving his employer the ability to charge him 25 dollars for up to one hour late or early and 75 dollars for a missed day, is this even legal???
In the packet he was given, there is a contract requiring him to pay 25 dollars each time he is up to one hour late, or leaves early- both of which his employer ENCOURAGES to happen, and 75 dollars if... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I did not get my profit share bonus.
Every quarter we get profit share bonus as a Manger and they are base on our performance as a Manger and on how well the store is up in sales and how well the store is doing. I am the only manager out... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Ensuring no conflict of interest prior to consultation
We need to consult with an attorney ASAP. Situation involves exempt/non-exempt status,overtime pay (request has been made),retaliation,worker safety,have been informed overtime situation has occured i... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Refused to renew employment agreement
Tricky one Non Compete agreement signed in consideration of a compensation rate increase. Every year during review they have us sign new ones last year I refused and threw away because I took pay cut ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can't wait or should I
Please I need some help. About a year and a half ago I was working for a small company in Southern California. The company was sold in April of 2008. Upon leaving I received my last paycheck but none ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Anti-Piracy vs Non-Compete
Hello, You previously answered a question related to non-compete for me, and it proved very helpful--thank you! From your answer derived another question, if you please: I am a loan officer, and my co... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

illegal action voids non compete?
A few weeks ago, my company began withholding checks from me. This has gone on for the last three weeks due to collection issues with some of my clients. I am a commision only employee. since that tim... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can I work 7-10 days straight without overtime?
I work for a hotel. They define their "work week" as Friday-Thursday. I work 8 hours a day at least. I managed to have the fortune of working WEEK 1: Sunday, (not monday),Tuesday-Friday (5), and WEEK ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Ive been demoted thus said my personal life but my newborn son has been in the hospital since his birth in june an my wife has been in an out as well but I came to work on days I wasnt with my wife an my son was having surgery was I wrongfully demoted
I took off to see my son born but their were unseen complication my son rushed to another hospital my wife on life support .keep my employer informed on everything going on it was fine then I came bac... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

My former employer offered a settlement to my lawyer. Prior to accepting it though the attorney contacted me and tried coercing me into signing a second retainer claiming 20% rather than the original 10%. I refused and they said they were going to put a l
In 2012 I was hurt on the job. After seeing specialists and therapists I was offered a settlement. I asked lawyer to just accept it but was told that I had to sign another form before they'd do that. ... applies to Montana  ·  0 answers

I need to know if I'm being wrongfully suspended from work due to my past convictions after I've already been hired and I was honest about my convictions and everything
I was hired at the Dollar General store after passing my federal background check today I was offered the position of assistant manager 2 hours later my manager had to come to me and tell me that HR s... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

did not know of non-compete until first day of work
I went to work for a company with a salry agreed upon with no mention of any typoe of contract or non-compete. The first day I show up and a contract is put in front of me to sign. In it is a non-comp... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Asthma developed on the job
I work at an allergy source materials plant in Idaho and am getting allergy shots paid for by the company. The doctor has diagnosed me with asthma due to the work environment and suggested i been remo... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Is this retaliation
The administrative staff asked for a meeting with two owners to voice our concerns of needing help. We were down two people in our dept due to downsizing and couldn't keep up the pace. We also asked w... applies to Vermont  ·  1 answer

Payment of Accrued Wages
With my consent, during several periods over the past two years, my employer, an Indiana restaurant corporation, accrued a substantial portion of my agreed salary because it had cash flow problems. Th... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Relocation Repayment Agreement
I signed a Relocation Repayment Agreement about 9 months ago to take a position in La Crosse, WI. It was acknowledged that we were understaffed and needed to add 2 bodies to be able to carry the given... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Hi , I had signed a Tuition sponsorship agreement in Massachussets
Hi , I had signed a Tuition sponsorship agreement in Massachussets. The company paid my tuition fees for my masters degree. In the agreement, it is stated that I agreed to be an employee for 5 years a... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Relocation contract
I took a job with a company in April-2005. They helped with my expence of moving my wife with me and all my house hold goods. We moved into our new home in June-2005. The company had asked me to sign ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

medical payment taken out of vacation payment
My husband was let go from his job mid June. He got paid every 2 weeks and medical was always taken out in each check to equal the monthly payment of roughly $240. Before his layoff he was paid and he... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case for being harassed over a non compete?
At my last job I signed a non compete. I left because the company did not give me the position they promised. When I left it was on good terms. and I finished all my projects. When I started with the ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have 120 hours of vacation time that the company states is owed to me, but my store manager keeps
I have worked for hobby lobby from April 2010 to Feb 5 2017. I had 120 hours of vacation built up and I was told it would be paid out to me. Two weeks later my manager still hasn't terminated me and n... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

relocation repayment
Hi, I have questions regarding repayment of relocation benefits upon leaving a job early. I received cash bonuses and temporary housing service as part of my relocation benefits when I joined a compan... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can an employer who is also your landlord force you to work for free or evict you?
I live in FL and my boyfriend and I were on the verge of being homeless when the owner of the hotel we were staying at offered him the room in exchange for work. Without thinking he agreed. They make ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can I provide clinical supervision to someone working as a 1099 independent contractor?
I am currently serving as a "Qualified Supervisor" for a "Registered Clinical Social Work Intern" (a pre-licensed therapist) in Florida. Can I hire her to offer therapy to clients as a 1099 independen... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Please help if I have a case?
I recently took 1 week of intermittent FMLA but was given 3 weeks... I feel I have been retaliated against. My title was demoted. My hourly pay stayed the same but all my overtime was cut off and now ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

signed a non-compete when I sold my business
I sold my business in Austin 3 years ago, I signed a non compete for the entire state & there was no time limit on it. I started a consulting business to help others start similar businesses to mine i... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can employer sue employee for at will employment but not in favor of employee for 2 weeks notice?
Sir, I am a software engineer working in Allentown,PA.My employer has a registered office in OH.I started working in the first week of July.My employer filed my H-1B visa at the same time. I had signe... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Hello, I fractured my arm after accidentally falling at work and would like to know if I qualify for short term disabilty since workman's comp only pays a fraction of the money I would be making if I were working full time. Monica
I fractured my left humerus after tripping over a cord while working on a trauma code one. My head hit the wall and my arm hit the crash cart. They are offering to pay me workman's comp, max is $750 p... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Am i eligable to draw a vested pension while on Social Security Disability
I would like to know if my seniority date was terminated by an Employee Buyout on the 19th Day of March 1991,and my Social Security Disability determined me as unable to perform gainfull work begining... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Can I file a lawsuit against my boss and company for not responding to an obvious toxic situation?
I have been working under a boss that told me to do things that were against company policy, unethical, immoral and even illegal. I contacted her boss and hr to let them know about this. They said the... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Vacation Policy Change
I have been with my employer for 8 years now and our vacation policy has always been that you could carry over 1 1/2 times your accured vaction, and at seperation any unused vaction was paid out at 10... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I signed a separation agreement with my employer and I am 56. How long does he have to pay me the separation payment after the mandatory 7 day revocation period ends?
signed a separation agreement on 8/9/16. employer rec on 8/10/16. waited the 7 day mandatory revocation period and I have not received the payment check. how long does the employer have to send me the... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I employed by a public company in Texas. I was named acting general manager over 90 days ago, but not being paid that salary. Am I entitled to the general manager salary
I work for a public company in Texas and was named the acting general manager over 90 days ago. Am I entitled to the higher pay rate since it's been over 90 days applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer applied sick days from a future year (2019) for sick days taken in 2018. Can they do that?
I was deathly ill (and on antibiotics) in December 2018. I took 2 sick days the final week of December 2018. I have since discovered my employer, instead of using the sick days I still had available f... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can i get my job back or more for being falsely accused for stealing based on the color of my skin?
I worked for a certain company that needs their employees to walk out of the warehouse(floor) through metal detectors on their way out. I was walking on the way to the metal detectors and i was like 1... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

My legal rights using sick/FMLA time
I have been using sick time and FMLA from a large corporation for treatment of severe depression and anxiety for the last 2 months. My doctor has filled out ample forms requested and recently was aske... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Should I be compensated after completing my degree with my current employer?
Ive been employeed with a company for 12 years. I started as a temp hire but have since been promoted twice at the standard 10% rate. My last promotion was to supervisor 3 years ago putting me at 40k/... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Non payment, 1099 work
I am a handyman in Nh. I do apartment turnovers. For the past two years I have been submitting my invoices and when I get paid the total due is not the same as what I submitted. They are deducting mon... applies to New Hampshire  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to pay women significantly less than men for the same work?
Even though I have more responsibility than any other team member, male or female, I am paid the least ($24k less than the lowest paid male). My boss says it's because I don't have a degree, even thou... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Regarding discrepancy in quoted hourly pay rate when hired at a well known hospital.
A rep from a well known hospital interviewed me and discussed the hourly wage. When she called to hire me she was giving me the details and she quoted the hourly wage I would be receiving. It turned o... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Need a lawyer that can win retaliation case for this bookkeeper.
I have a 17 years stable, continueous work history with high integrity. Until this year. My Ex-employer denies that they fired me. They are refusing to pay my annual performance based bonus that I ear... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Fired for alleged theft. Showing staff and all was a set up. No evidence won claim
Hi! My question is re accusations of a crime not proved on my friend. Video sevaliance revealed he was not a part of the alleged crime nor did he see another person that was accused do so. There are n... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Can my employer require me to change my PRN status to part time if I work more than 24 hours a week?
I'm a PRN physical therapist at a nationwide workman's comp company, a year or so ago, they tried to make PRN staff take a full time or part time job status, making less per hour, if working more than... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Healthcare Whistleblower Terminated
My sister is a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Columbus, OH. Until yesterday, she was employed in a nursing home there. Last week, a resident's family complained that medication had been forced upon thei... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Am I Considered Working The Moment I Am Driving
Am I considered Working the moment I drive my work vehicle. Background info I have a company vehicle I pay 50$ a month to use. I have no physical address for work I work out of my vehicle remote only ... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

Non Compete in CA
I have worked for a company's client worked for company's client for 2 yrs. Now I have got a job offer from client. but i have signed non compete with my company. Can they sue me? Here are the clauses... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Salaried or not?
I am an RN who was hired to do the required government paper work in a long term care facility. I was hired at an hourly rate. After about a year and a half as an hourly employee, our company suddenly... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

OT and PTO / Vacation labor regulations
I currently work for an employee who has classified every employee as exempt. We are charged PTO / Vacation time in 1/2 day increments. As exempt employees we are not eligible for OT pay. Most of my c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I started working at taco a day or two before pay day and was told I wouldnt get this first check till I quit or I moved or something and I quit bc they wouldnt train me as a manager and kept getting told I had a week to be trained or I would loose my shi
I was told when I first started my I would have a check after I quit for the first two weeks of working and I asked if I had my check coming the other day the boss told me no that they arent supposed ... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Unpaid wages and employer threatening
Hi sir, I would like to know whether I could claim my wages from employer, who made me work when I was in the process of transition from an f-1 visa to an h-1 visa, I started the work after getting a ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Company Wishes to Adjust Role, Responsibility and Pay on Employment Contract
I signed an employment contract to be Chief Operating Officer of a start-up company. I am still employed there earning a substantial salary. My contract does not spell out my job responsibilities, ins... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Discrimation-Termination of employment
I was terminated from my employer with no reason for termination given when contacted via answering machine from company vp of operations. i have since filed a claim with eeoc because of the firing, i... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is it legal in CT to change vacation policies months into a year after people have used vacation day
I'm in Connecticut and we were vacation time every year that we could use and it never had to be accrued or payed back if we left or were terminated. A policy change this month (March) came about and ... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Tuition sponsorship agreement and Tuition reimbursement contract in Massachussets
Hi , I had signed a Tuition sponsorship agreement in Massachussets. The company paid my tuition fees for my masters degree. In the agreement, it is stated that I agreed to be an employee for 5 years a... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I am an employee of a nanny agency. They are responsible for paying me to be their nanny. Should I still get over time pay for anything over 40 hours even if it's with multiple families? The nanny agency schedules me and pays me but only pays overtime if
I am an employee of a nanny agency and they schedule me with multiple families. One family is full time and the other family is part time. Because I am an employee of the agency shouldn't I be paid ov... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Hello, I was accused by one of my staff, in a two paged letter because I wanted to decipline the staff for some unacceptable work behavior. The agency sent me home for 1 week (paid) and called me letter to inform me that the complaint were unfounded. So m
I was accused by a staff I supervise in a two page email because I tried to give her a warning based on a violation . 24 hours after she sent the email filled with accusations. I was sent home( with p... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Employment condition changed=loss of all accrued vacation time?
I work for a small human services agency. Our Board of Directors recently voted to dissolve the agency, so I am now on app. 3 months notice. I have almost 100 hours of unused vacation time accumulated... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can I sue for a breached settlement agreement? The check bounced.
I originally signed a settlement agreement with my former employer not to litigate claims against the company. The settlement agreement was signed by myself and the company. A check was issued on the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I have a primary job and my part-time job is mandating that we are tested for COVID every 2 weeks but wants me to be late for the primary job is this legal when it can actually jeopardize my primary job?
I have tried my best to work with my part-time job regarding COVID-19 testing, but they are making it mandatory testing every 2 weeks which is a conflict with my primary job because if I come in late ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Discrimination - Making me do a manager's job, but paying me as a supervisor.
Is it considered discrimination if I am singled out to retain a job that the department has eliminated? I work in a technology project management organization. All employees are exempt. In April, they... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Relocation Expenses Reimbursement
I am an outside sales rep for a software company in Northern California. I was in a good position in So Cal and was recruited out to the present position. I was hired by one of the parent company's bu... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I worked for a person who owns a convenience store with the promised that I would be paid. Not filling out any paperwork so ever But yet agreed although he never actually gave me the money and I’ve worked long enough that the town knows my name and affi
I worked for a person who owns a convenience store with the promised that I would be paid. Not filling out any paperwork so ever But yet agreed although he never actually gave me the money and I’ve ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Physician Non-compete when practice sold
I am an employed physician working for a large hospital primary care clinic system. Recently the hospital changed the employment contract from salary and bonus to pure production. The non-compete what... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

dogwalking drama Illinois
i currently work for a small 1 person dog walking company in chicago that is selling it client listing to another company. when all is said and done the company that i work for now is going to stop se... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Is it legal for an employer to pay you a lesser amount per hour on your final paycheck?
When I quit my position as line cook at a restaurant, the owner retaliated by placing a stop payment on my next-to-last paycheck. This action emptied my bank account and incurred $145 in overdraft fee... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Do I have a lawsuit against my employer for lost wages and emotional damage?
In April I found out I had a brain tumor, and had emergency surgery. I went on disability and FMLA. When the FMLA expired I was not recovered from my ordeal. The HR dept. for my employer sent me paper... applies to California  ·  2 answers

neneed urgent answer re FMLA , etc. before April 11, 2001, please!
Please help! I was attacked by a fellow crewmember on a ship and required major spine surgery December 8, 2000, and have been on leave since then (16 weeks more or less) receiving 60% of my salary thr... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I have been with a non-profit organization for 3 1/2 years. I have never been disciplined for anything. They recently promoted me into a supervisor position. Then after 4 months was going to fire me. Then asked would I take a demotion I can keep my job. C
I have been with a non-profit organization for 3 1/2 years. I have never been disciplined for anything. They recently promoted me into a supervisor position. Then after 4 months was going to fire me. ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I don't receive a pay stub with my check. How can I determine if I was paid the correct wage?
I started at $14/hr and in a couple months increased to $17/hr. I've been at that rate for the past 4 years. It's a small company and we don't always work 40 hour weeks. I've tried to record my wages ... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Can my employer deny me vacation accural,for wrongfully changing my contract to a lesser scale 25 years ago. It was just discovered last month that this had happened.
I work for a union out of washing DC, I was laid off in January of 1994, but worked for the company through out the year while being laid off. the company when they brought me back, rehired me and put... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

I work for the state of Indiana as a correctional officer and have over 200 hours of vacation time. If I give my two weeks notice when will I receive my vacation pay?
I work for the state of Indiana as a correctional officer and I have over 200 hours of vacation time. When will I receive payment for this after I have given my two weeks notice? applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I work as a crematory operator in CA. I have. Crematory managers license, which my employer wants to use with the cemetery & funeral bureau. However my title will remain as an operator, not a manager, even though I will be the responsible party if anythin
I am currently employed as a crematory operator. My manager was fired in May, and my employer wants to have my crematory manager license on file with the cemetery and funeral bureau. This means I will... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this retaliation?
My fiance and I have worked at a company for 5 years now. I have been a shift runner for 4 years and 10 months he has been a GM for about 2 1/2 years, a couple days ago they demoted him for no reason ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Company asking for repayment of 15000 dollars and do not have repayment agreements to refer:
I left a company in a period of 1 year 5 months, due to too much toxic culture and suppression by my manager and his boss and due to long time required to find a job. After leaving I am reached by the... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

FMLA in a scheduled 50 hour work week
I am an “exempt” retail manager required to work 50 hours per week. I need to apply for FMLA due to my father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. My question is this: If I really only need the FMLA so th... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

FMLA in a scheduled 50 hour work week
I am an “exempt” retail manager required to work 50 hours per week. I need to apply for FMLA due to my father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. My question is this: If I really only need the FMLA so th... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I work for a public hospital in the state of Oregon. They have had a policy in place for many years which allows an employee to elect to cash out PTO time and have always paid the cash out at the employee's regular rate of pay. They recently announced tha
I am a union-represented employee at this public hospital. Our collective bargaining agreement states that PTO cash out will be "in accordance with the Hospital's established PTO cash out policy in ex... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Can I be legally be fired for choosing to no longer speak spanish at work?
I've worked retail for 3years and I'm bilingual. I had no problem dealing with Spanish only customer service until they restructured our sales goals. Taking the time to do Spanish customer service tak... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is my employer creating a hostile work environment, or our they discriminating against me?
I have worked for a small company (around 20 employees) for 11 years. I found out i was pregnant 2 months ago and informed them that when time comes i won't be able to perform some of my job( which th... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

WRONGFULLY TERMINATED
2 1/2 YEARS AGO I WAS HIRED AS A ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. MY BOSS RECENTLY TOLD ME THAT I DO A EXCELLENT JOB BUT HE REALLY NEEDS A BOOK KEEPER ( WHICH I WAS NOT HIRED TO DO OR KNOW) AND IF HE HIRES A... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

not being able to take off work for dr.s appt.
I was informed at work that I take to many hours out of my schedule for mental health doctor appts for myself and my daughter. I have bi-polar, anxiety, addictive behaviors. My daughter has ADD & OCD.... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Demotion and then months later might get pay reduction
I work for a state agency and was working in a management role. The department had 3 supervisors managing the same department, so there were issues with how the department was running. One of the mana... applies to North Dakota  ·  0 answers

Can we get this job back?
My husband was terminated from his job after less than a week of working at it. He was accused of "lying" on his application. When he asked what his employer was referring to, he was told that he left... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Was my wife wrongfully discharged?
My wife was hired at a dental clinic. She worked for 2 days and had a minor injury. She reported the injury as she was told to do, but didn't expect anything. The supervisor asked her if she wanted a ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I be forced out of my position if it’s not based on job performance?
I work for a local grocery store chain in Maryland. I have been in the position of Assistant General Manager for about 2 years. When I was offered the position, I was not given any job description, jo... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Is a non compete enforceable if it is sent via email, but never signed or agreed to via email?
I work as a 1099 contractor with a staffing agency and signed a work agreement a couple years ago that renews yearly that had a non-compete that I would not go work directly or indirectly with the cli... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

IL - Commissions upon termination
Our company pays our sales reps commission when payment is received from the customer. If the sales rep is terminated, are we required to pay commission when the payment is received from the customer ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

I was recently put on a PIP, which I stated, before it was written to the HR rep, that the goals were unattainable. They gave me the goals any way. In the PIP, my employer states,
I was involved last year in a dispute regarding my new contract, which also involved a PIP, and a reduction in pay. The year before I had been involved in a case to have my manager investigated by HR ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employer cut my wages 1/2 if I do not agree & what about my accrued Paid Time Off?
Our office is downsizing. They are talking of cutting our wages in half. Is this legal? This is an "at will" work office in Georgia with head office in Universal City, TX. Also, I have accrued over 15... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Can Management refuse to properly document or pay a federal employee that has work at a higher grade
I have been promised several times by management that I would receive a temporary promotion and or possibly be hired permanently full time. From 2007-2010 I have work at a higher grade and haven't rec... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

If I'm hosting a team retreat that is voluntary and will be a mix of fun activities and training, do I need to compensate my employees for their time traveling to the retreat?
I host an annual retreat each year for my remote employees. They come from a few different states and we go to a different location each year. I pay for the lodging and a reimbursement for their trave... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Salary employee isn't getting paid for days the company decides to close the office
I'm a salary paid network administrator for a company in IL. My company requires all employees to use a vacation day if they want to get paid when the company decides to close for a day, for example w... applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

Reverse descrimination suit.
Do I have a reverse descrimination suit?My boss and the 2 teachers I worked with are both gay. Both the other teachers have other jobs with substantial pay. I depended on this job as my only source of... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My employer has falsely accused me, fired me and won't pay me
My story is very complex. I am employed by a company who classifies me as an independent contractor. The first four years I did not need my own business entity but this last current year they required... applies to Utah  ·  0 answers

PROVIDE ME WITH A LIST FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS AGAINST THE POSTAL SERVICE MOST WONT HANDLE IT.
SEXUAL HARSSMENT CHARGES FILED 33 YEARS AGO, I WENT TO COURT 4 TIMES AND SOMEONE I BELIEVE TOOK A BRIBE BECAUSE ALL FOUR TIME THESE CASES WAS DISMISSED STARING ONE 1986, 1994, 2001 AND ANOTHER 2001 AN... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Whistleblower?
I recently have recently been given a 5 day retroactive suspension without pay for "making a bad decision that led to poor customer service" after an SPI for said incident. I signed the paperwork and ... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Am I entitled to a percentage of my summer pay if I resigned from a school job early?
My principal is denying that they owe me money based on the phrases "employee agrees to serve employer for the number off days in the school calendar," and "paid bi-weekly, 26 paychecks," and "non-acc... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

told can not take time for health appts.
I was informed at work that I take to many hours out of my schedule for mental health doctor appts for myself and my daughter. I have bi-polar, anxiety, addictive behaviors. My daughter has ADD & OCD.... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

can an employer string you along after coming of medical leave when position is available?
I went on FMLA January, 2016 broke leg. Came back off medical leave September, 2016. Position was given away (RN). I am still employed by company and have to find own job in the system. Every time I a... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I live in NC. I think I have a case of discrimination due to disability
I live in NC. I am on intermittent FMLA.  Right now I use crutches/wheelchair. My job title is being eliminated. I cant prove it, but most likely to rid them of those of us disabled in the position ... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Employer Protection from Fraudulent Wage Claims
Under CA law, what protections exist for an employer being fraudulently billed by a telecommuting hourly employee. We have a w-2 employee who agreed in writing that our customer would validate all hou... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was rehired as an employee of a county government, when rehired the HR department used my original hire date to pay vacation time. They even increased my time on the old anniversary date. I went on FMLA and my time was audited and now they have taken aw
Hired in 2000 worked for one county dept., changed county department in 1-1 2013 and let go in 12-31-2014. Worked part time for 3 months same county department then hired full time by different county... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer refuse to pay an "independant contractor" wages for start up business?
I have a question regarding wages owed. My father worked for someone who was trying to start up a business. There was no contract established, but according to the employer he was an "independant cont... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Denied the option of using intermittent leave that would have assisted me better.
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for my mother who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer/Dementia. She also suffered from rhematoid athritis. I requested Intermitted leave (reduced schedule) but was ... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

do you practice law in mass?
I had been harrassed by a coworker for about a year and then one day she had really pushed me over the edge with making an extremely demeaning comment to me infront of a employee from another company ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Employer terminated the employment contract before the contract was up, what should I do now?
I had started my job with my former employer in the July and we signed a employment contract for 9 months, however, this week my employer told me that they do not need my services in the present capac... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I work for Robert Half for over 5 months then was hired permanently with the assignment company I had acrued PTO in which I was told they do not pay out but if I come back I do not lose. I came back a few month later than was hired with a a conversion fee
I worked on a temp assignment last year with Robert Half for over 720 hrs and then was hired permantly. I did not use my acrued PTO. I requested to get paid they stated I cannot get paid for it but ca... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Retaliation
I work for a "big" company. I turned in a deposit which is a daily routine for my job and left for the weekend. When I returned to work my boss told me the deposit was short and I had to pay the money... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I received a text message from the owner of my company telling me that he's worth millions, has companies in 4 states & would I feel if my buddies wife knew I was screwing him. ( The buddy..Is my work friend..) & he sent the same text to my friends phone
I work for minimum wage at an airport. My company failed to pay any of us on payday. So I couldn't afford to put gas in my car. I texted my boss, I can't afford to come in I haven't got any money for ... applies to Arkansas  ·  0 answers

About no call to work for 10 days and no answer california
I got a job in downtown oakland and i start working hard but the owner after 36 hours working 4 days a week he didnt call me for no reason so i called him and he said he will call me back next day for... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is this retaliation, nerves or paranoia, wrongful termination because I discovered too much?
I was hired to assess and manage the accounting department. I was fired right after my third week. I know Texas is an at will state and they can fire for no reason but I'm pretty sure that if someone ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

time fraud /Retaliation
I work as a computer professional in a big investment banking. My position was classified as exempt. In 2015, the director sent email that there will be no overtime pay but only comp-off time. Manager... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer not pay you for time worked because of a failed drug screen?
I got a job with a community action group and was not aware of the drug screen. After I found out, I felt that I would pass since it had been quite a while since my last use so I took the test and hop... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was employed from 08/13/2012 to 11/06/2015 and employment ended due to reduction in force unrelated to my fmla but while on intermittent fmla my boss was constantly harrassing my absences and placing me on action plans due to those absences I spent many
I have been on intermittent fmla since 08/2013 and the harrassment and all my problems with my boss didn't start until my fmla was active and didn't stop until my employment ended 11/06/2015. I was ev... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

Can my supervisor require me to attend after work social events, ie dinner or drinks?
I work for a large company and my particular department supervisor has required our team to attend social events outside of work. Usually dinner and/drinks or something along those lines. We were forc... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME IF I ONLY GET PAID PER PATIENT IF I REFUSE EXTRA WORK?
I GET PAID PER PATIENT NO PATIENT = MY TIME DO NOT HAVE TO REPORT TO OFFICE WHEN I AM DONE FOR THE DAY JUST HAVE TO DO THE PATIENTS I HAVE SCHEUDLED FOR THAT DAY. HAVE SAME PATIENTS EVERY WEEK . IF I ... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Can my employer hold my first check of every year paying it in december?
I work for an Oregon employer who pays every Friday. When I started working for them they held my first paycheck like is usual. I started working for them January of 2016 and did not receive that "wai... applies to Oregon  ·  1 answer

FMLA and overtime
I have a chronic medical condition and have been approved for intermittent FMLA. Last I utilized three days of FMLA; my employer was shorthanded for the weekend and I agree to work two shifts. There w... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Is a non-compete valid if the company backs out of Agreed terms?
I worked for a GA company for 8 yrs an upon returning 14 mths later they wanted me sign a non-compete. We agreed upon expenses,commission an a monthly salary. Expenses to be submitted by 1st of month ... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Is being on call acceptable without pay?
Hello, I work for a very large company as a part time sales associates (there are no full time sales associates). The shifts comprise of for the most part one manger and 2-3 sales associates on the fl... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Ok for salary, not ok for hourly...
Myself, and four other employees of a large company were suspended without pay approximately 3 weeks ago.. pending termination. We were brought up on charges of misconduct, and violating the code of b... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can I be demoted without being given any reason?
I am the lone female management person at my place of employment. The state requires someone in my position to have a bachelor's degree. My position is the only one with this requirement, and I am the... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Bonus/Relocation cost agreements
I was hired 4 and 1/2 months ago by a major financial services company based in PA. I accepted an offer to work at the Scottsdale, AZ office location that included a bonus and relocation expenses. I s... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

FMLA/STD surgery scheduled my time will run out
Filed wc denied their IME came back with different results. I asked my doc for a 2nd opinion, he said yes and gave me the referral. At that time my upper extremities were completely shot requiring tes... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

CEO RAIDING PAYROLL ACCOUNT BOUNCING CHECKS
The CEO of our company has been willfully, and deliberately, raiding the payroll account when money has been put in to pay employee's salaries and commissions. He has caused employee's payroll checks ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

I have worked for a company for 21 years and they have always had a policy of accruing next years vacation the previous year. So for 2019, I should have 240 hours of vacations from the previous year. Now this year they suddenly changed to a accrual per pa
I have worked for a company for 21 years and they have always had a policy of accruing vacation at beginning of the year. So for 2019, I should have 240 hours of vacation starting January 1. Now this ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

No compete clause in ultrasound
I currently work for a mobile ultrasound company that provides services in the Youngstown, Warren, Akron/Canton areas as well as some of the other surrounding areas. I have been offered a job at anoth... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work for a tax office providing income tax service, we do not provide you your 1040 once we complete your taxes, we save them for you and charge you $20 for doing so. You are supposed to be able to ask for them and receive them when ever you want. How e
I work for a tax office providing income tax service, we do not provide you your 1040 once we complete your taxes, we save them for you and charge you $20 for doing so. You are supposed to be able to ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can an employer terminate a non-discretionary bonus program and not pay us our bonuses earned?
Our non-discretionary bonus program was quantified by the revenue generated by the projects we worked on and the overall profitability of those projects. e.g. If I worked on a project that was sold at... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

I was asked to leave a good paying job to work for another company and have it in writing that they would match my salary then after 6 months they decided to cut my pay by $20K. What am I entitlted to if I pursue legal action?
I was very happy at my former job making $70K when I was persuaded to leave and go work for another company with the promise that they would match my salary. I made the owner put it in writing. Now af... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

5 year-50 mile radius service non-competence clause
I owned a service business for the past 20 years, last April I sold this business and received 100% of the money at closing. At closing I was under contract to work with the new owners for 6 months to... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

my stop payment
I was working for a firm in Fifth ave 47th st. on july 2nd i told my employer that i am quiting my job and gave him a 30 days notice. my status there was H1 visa. In return he got wild on me and start... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

forced to resign
Ive worked in the for this medical company for eigteen plus years, never had a bad evaluation, took on the role as a manager for 1 1/2 years recieved bad evaluation from manager and director based on ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Can you be charged for vacation time upon leaving w/ a Front Loaded vacation policy?
My company switched from an accrual based vacation policy to a "front loaded" policy. However, upon notice of leaving in March a colleague was asked to pay back a portion of that vacation she had used... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Union's lack of assistance in
In Dec. 2004, I won a favorable "make whole" arbitration ruling against a San Francisco Bay Area municipality. Within weeks after the ruling, and prior to my reinstatement, the municipality's and Unio... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I'm a housekeeper at a motel in Oregon. My boss asks us to clean his kitchen and clean his cat box or go to store for him he pays us what he calls a cash bonus. Then has us write it down on our time cards for regular housekeeping wages so we can pay taxes
When I'm done working my regular duties as housekeeper the boss will ask me to clean his liter box he pays me cash for this calls it a bonus which he has me write it on my time card from my job on my ... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Repaying relocation expenses, should I hire an attorney?
About 6 months ago I accepted a new job and moved my family across the country. On my first day, my job was changed (title remains the same) and I was put over a different division without the 6 perso... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Can my final paycheck be withheld and deductions made?
I gave my notice to resign on January 29th. My former employer was very upset and told me they would not pay me for my notice and the 29th would be my official termination date. It's now February 24th... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

On call/pagerduty with no pay
I'm in CA and am on salary. I'm in IT (computer) operations, not a supervisor, and my salary is above any thresholds defined in law that I can find (> $80k). We have an on call rotation, 24/7 for 1 we... applies to California  ·  0 answers

can an employer delete hours from an employees paycheck for allegedly not clocking out?
My former employer has deleted approx 20 hours from my paycheck stating that I did not clock out. The system does an auto clock out at 5am and as the former general manager of a tavern was often still... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

is small claims a way to collect wages ?
I am a over the raod truck driver. I had worked for a small company this year located in illinois. In march last year I went without getting paid a full month,This employer was contracting through a b... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

is small claims a way to collect wages ?
I am a over the raod truck driver. I had worked for a small company this year located in illinois. In march last year I went without getting paid a full month,This employer was contracting through a b... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

white female choosen over black females?
only white female in shop. took test paseed but not given job. mgmt appointed position to black females who recived training to do appoitned job. Most of appointed jobs held for 10 years or more. I kn... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

white female choosen over black females?
only white female in shop. took test paseed but not given job. mgmt appointed position to black females who recived training to do appoitned job. Most of appointed jobs held for 10 years or more. I kn... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Separation Agreement
I was recently terminated due to a merger. I am 44 years old and was emplyed for 13y 9m. I have been offered a Special Seperation Plan (SSP) (ERISA plan - 10 pages); an addedum to the SSP providing AD... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Does an employee get paid for time spent taking a client to lunch?
I work as a designer for a small home construction company. I have recently changed to part time hourly. My employer, who is the owner and sales person, scheduled a meeting for me with a client to sel... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer will be paying a stipend each month to offset health insurance I already have in place. I had a probation period of 90 day, I have been here for almost 11 months with no money paid. I have approached them about it and now they say they will no
My employer will be paying a stipend each month to offset health insurance I already have in place. I had a probation period of 90 day, I have been here for almost 11 months with no money paid. I have... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

My employer will cease operations next month in GA, although the officers reside in NJ, and they offered severence which reads that I only get 50% if I leave before the plant closes - not a problem. I resigned to take a new job late August, since the plan
My employer will cease operations next month in GA, although the company officers reside in NJ, and they offered severence which reads that I only get 50% if I leave before the plant closes - not a pr... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

Is it valid if you quit on your second day?
I signed an offer of employment letter, started a job, and quit on the 1st half of my second day. I got an offer for a better job, the new job was as a sales manager and what I left to go do was Opera... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Job Elimination / Demotion
Hi, I was employed as an IT Director for a major financial institution. Approximately 2 1/2 years after taking the position a corporate restructuring occurred and they consolidated my division. Becaus... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

I was hired for the position of a General Manager in a Gentlemen Club in Phoenix. I was there for 5 months. Their is drugs and prostitution going on in there and according to the owners has been for 30 years. I told the owners that I can’t keep working
I was hired 5 months ago to be a General Manager at a Gentlemen Club in Phoenix. The club has a bad reputation and history of prostitution and drugs. I kept telling the owners that it has I be cleaned... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Relocation and Unsafe Work Conditions
I recently resigned from my position 5 months shy of my 2 years, doing so, I must pay back my relocation of $4000 because I didn't stay the full two years. Though, I ended up leaving because of variou... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Is a state government employee covered under United States Federal Whistleblower protections?
I have a question regarding health and safety conditions at my place of work, for the state of california in a safety sensitive position. I made a complaint about safety devices that were malfunctione... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Should i pay relocation costs during a significant integration/reorganization
My previous company is asking me to repay 50% of relocation costs and 100% for the signing bonus since i left after 19 months. I signed a pretty standard contract during the offer process with a 100% ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Personal Time Off for Exempt employee
My wife is an exempt employee and works for a company that has a Personal Time Off (PTO) policy. She accures PTO every pay period, and can use that time for vacation or sick days. Every other company ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer force me to share a hotel room with a co-worker?
My employer wants me to travel out of town, stay overnight and share a room with another co-worker. I learned of their room sharing practice early in my employment and informed my boss that I didn't f... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can retaliation still be considered after time limit for filing EEOC claim has passed?
I have been with the company for over 4 years, after almost 3 years I was assigned a different job at the same facility, after several months in that job I discovered that another employee with the sa... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Are they terminating me?, Unemployment with LTD or do I have wait until terminated? What can I do?
I been working at a big box store for 10 years I when out for surgery Dec 7 2012. I came back t o work March 7 2013 my manager approved my release from my dr. When my GM came back from a trip he told ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Can I be docked for scheduled days off?
HELP! I work at a private school in Richmond, VA. My position is the Executive Assistant. I'm salaried and I receive no overtime pay. Since I work at a school, we have scheduled days off on the school... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

contract
My employer petitioned my green card. I signed a 3-year contract with an offer of $30/hr(June 2004) I paid $1,000 as bond which was refunded when I arrived in the US. I paid for all my exams and my pl... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I recently quit a job and they sent me a letter stating that I have to pay them for 10 vacation days that I never took. When I started I was told I had 5 days vacation days immediately upon hire and a few months later I took 5 days. About 6 months later I
I worked at an insurance broker company for 11 months. I was hired through a recruiting company and after the 3 months evaluation term was through they began the process of hiring me on permanently. A... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I signed an ADR when I hired on with ex-employer. Can I file with EEOC for Pay Discrimination?
I signed an ADR agreement at hire - with ex employer. I am female, and I found out several weeks before I took another job that they were paying equal male peer $30K more than me for the exact same jo... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

charge and retaliation
first off i was put off work in Nov of 2003until i got an update from my dr. on some restrictions that i have been working with for 2 1/2 years. I was off for 3 1/2 weeks with no pay. I filed a charge... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Am I bound by an LLC agreement that I was not shown and then refused to sign when asked to?
I was hired as an employee in 2005 of a private equity fund. As part of my compensation package I was given a share of the fund's profits and also agreed to invest money in the fund. In 2009 as I was ... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Should I respond to demand letter for reimbursing a business expense?
I recently resigned from a job. This was just prior to a business trip (company conference) where the company already paid for an airline ticket. The ticket was non-refundable. I received a demand let... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can I be forced to sign a Non-compete / confidentiality agreement?
I am paid as and considered a 1099 contractor by the company I am working for. They do not withhold any federal taxes or provide any benefits. Other than the way I am paid, they treat me as an "employ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

If I ask for short notice leave to care for my special needs child can my employer deny my leave repeatedly without making an effort to determine whether it qualifies as FMLA?
Asked employer for 2 days leave to care for my son whom he is aware is a special needs child. I was immediately and repeatedly denied due to 'short-staffing'. I didn't know about FMLA wasn't told anyt... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete Agreement Pls Advise
Hi Here is my situation. I am on working for Company A and working as a consultant at CLIENT through a vendor Company for last 6 months. So it’s like Company A[My Company]-->Company B-->CLIENT Unfor... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

Am I being wrongfully demoted?
I'm a store manager for a retail company, and recently my boss hired a former colleague (who she is friendly with) in a store in our area. When they worked together previously, her 'friend' had held m... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

It's not that I'm not willing. I'm UNABLE to pay for a consultation.
From: Mr.Anthony Edward Lewis 5812 Thornbriar Lane Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835 Home# = (260) 492-9505 mailto:Anthony-Lewis@JUNO.COM Hello, I want you to review the recent summary of my story and current... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Changing vacation after prerequisite worked/absorbing a year's vacation
The company I work for has in it's employee handbook stated that after working a year and one day of the next, the employee will have so many weeks of vacation available to them (amount dependant apon... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

my employer let my health insurance lapse and the hospital is sending me to collections because the insurance at the time was not paid. My employer is currently trying to settle with the hospital however this does not seen right as no notice was every sen
my employer let my health insurance lapse and the hospital is sending me to collections because the insurance at the time was not paid. My employer is currently trying to settle with the hospital howe... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

wage and or sex discrimination
Worked at Harrah's Casino in Shreveport La. Was hired in a pantry position with several yrs. exp. at starting wage of $7.50...after 8 months, I had received an above average review but NO raises, star... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I have a former employer who is accusing me of breaking tools and failing to replace them. There is no record of any type of corrective action or a sign in/out log and others had access to them. This former employer has mentioned this to many other mutual
I was let go from a custom motorcycle shop where I was the primary builder. The employer stated that " they could no longer afford to keep me on, the builds were losing too much money" The employer th... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

If something is provided to all the employees, would it still be considered a reasonable accommodation?
An employee with a bad back isn't given a ergonomic chair but the other employees is provided with a ergonomic chair. The worker ask their employee for a chair because of their back problem. The emplo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

i am considered a 1099 employee for credit card processing company. I work off of commissions. my employer put out a contract last year that says if you dont bring in a certain volume of new accounts they will deduct the difference from my pay check. Can
I started for the company in 2008 as a regular w2 employee and moved out of state in 2013 and became a 1099 employee for the same company. I work from home calling businesses to switch them over to ou... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Is my Employer violating FMLA since they haven't responded to my requests for intermittent FMLA?
I am currently on intermittent FMLA leave for a serious health condition; however, my doctor accidentally left part of it off, but included it in an attached form. They added the condition on the empl... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

After 34 years of working at a hospital I was told that my position is being eliminated for Financial reasons. I have been a Supervisor in the department for approximately 30 years. In the last 8 years we had hired a new Director, At the time I was a mana
I have explained partially above what has occurred. I was not offered another Supervisor position within the department although I'm the longest tenured and most experienced Supervisor on the staff.I'... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

sell house fast
If you want to sell your Dallas Fort Worth house… we’re ready to give you a fair all-cash offer. Stop the frustration of your unwanted property. Let us buy your Texas house now, regardless of cond... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

As a physical therapist in MA, can a non-compete agreement be enforced against me?
I am a physical therapist who works for a contract company/staffing agency (a company that I am an employee of that provides different temporary work sites). I am paid by this company and am a full ti... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

I am leaving my previous employer and joining a new company. I gave my 2 wks notice for resignation to my ex employer He is not accepting my resignation and is asking me to extend for another two weeks. I have already set a joining date with my new compan
I am leaving my previous employer and joining a new company. I gave my 2 wks notice for resignation to my ex employer He is not accepting my resignation and is asking me to extend for another two week... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Do I have a strong case against my employer for breach of confidentiality?
My employer gave me 4 days to decide if I would resign or be terminated due to the fact that I do not have certification needed for the position I have been in for nearly a decade. I turned in my forc... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

My husband and I are W2 employees at his father’s company. We own no part of the business. His dad has an investor that is trying to cut corporate overhead. They have stopped paying my husband and claim that since it’s his dad’s business we are tech
My husband and I are W2 employees at his father’s company. We own no part of the business. His dad has an investor that is trying to cut corporate overhead. They have stopped paying my husband and c... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Can my husband be terminated during surgery leave?
My husband had hernia surgery on Jan 18th 2013. He gave his employer notice and informed of being out for 6 weeks. His HR person told him to go through FMLA, which he did. They denied him protection d... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can i sue for discrimination and try to get my dollar or for misleading me so that i would accept po
My employer offered me a dollar above base wage as a compensation for being bilingual, when I was offered my position as a case manager. Two year's later today, that base wage has changed for the comp... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

On August 2016, I received a pip plan on my hired date of 8/22/2016, I received a pip plan but was never told I was not getting my review. Therefore I just shut up and waited up until August 2017 to ask for my 2017 review. I was getting the BS run around.
On August 2016 I received a pip plan. I never received my annual review. Moving forward I asked the first week of August was I getting my review for August 2017, I got the answer. On October 11th I re... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

wages from salarey to hourley employee
Can my employer pay me far less money when going from salary to hourly? I have been on salary for over say 8 years on my check stub it states 1837.51 for 80 hours or two weeks which would bee 22.97 an... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Layoff rights
The director of our department presented a 22.5 person layoff proposal to our Board of Commissioners May 15. The Board chose to "stay" the issue until June 13. Since then, upper management has been pr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment with another employer .. My question is the Furlough notic
Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment wit... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment with another employer .. My question is the Furlough notic
Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment wit... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Is this retailiation?
I've been denied break periods for about 7 yrs that i've worked for this company. My hrs changed and i was ontime everyday however, i couldnot get into the building @ my scheduled time. I complained t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Monies owed
Thank you in advance for any help and direction that you can offer. I was employeed for 9 years with a firm in NY and was not paid in a timely manner. I currrently am no longer with the firm and am wo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can i be demoted and my work schedule changed after returning to work after fmla maternity leave
Prior to leaving on maternity leave I asked my boss if I was not being hired full time due to me being pregnant. I asked because I have been with this department for many years, and people with only m... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Paycheck error still not fixed from sept 2016 due to lpr input error.
I move position in the same company but am under a different division so the entity changed. My LPR amount did not get input correctly and my pay checks were wrong basically I didnt get paid for the 1... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Options if the deadline for recovering back wages through the Texas Workforce Commission has passed?
I live in Texas and worked for a company that contracts all of its employees through a company based in California. Although I worked for the Texas company, from a legal standpoint all employees were ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I have recently resigned from my job as a transportation associate due to being verbally abused by my boss. he informed me that he will not give me my last paycheck (this coming Friday) unless I sign a form stating that I will not speak of his behavior. I
I have recently resigned from my job as a transportation associate due to being verbally abused by my boss. he informed me that he will not give me my last paycheck (this coming Friday) unless I sign ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can one go on a vacation while on FMLA and unable to work?
My mother put in for vacation time to go out of the country for 3 weeks several months prior to needing a leave of absence. In an unanticipated circumstance, she went to the doctor where they found lu... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

My employer offered me a settlement during meditation but refused to allow me time to review or consult with an attorney. I was told the offer was null and void if I left without signing but the settlement specifically stated that I’m advised to consult
My employer offered me a settlement during meditation but refused to allow me time to review or consult with an attorney. I was told the offer was null and void if I left without signing but the settl... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

issue with non compete agreement
I'm a H1B S/W consultant. My H1B holding company is based in NJ. My company sent me to the client based in PA by subcontracting with middle vendor(prefered vendor). After about an yr, my H1B holding c... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Health Insurance Benefits Terminating
One year ago, while working at my previous place of employment, I contracted an illness (unrelated to the employment). For the past year, I have not worked and have had my treatment covered by the com... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a company alter the terms of a 90 day without cause termination agreement?
I recently relocated from florida to new york for a job. My employer verbally promised the job was secure. My employer is based out of california but has a contract with a different company in ny. I s... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Does an employer have to give everyone a drug test if only one person was showing concerns for one?
I have been running a small business for the owner whom wanted to sell it so I did a trial period of completely running it alone along with his other employee, the other employee was causing some alar... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

When I ask the employer since records show I was terminated nineteen days for policy action no-call no-show, and now HR admits wrongdoing and attempt to rectify the situation by offering employment, demotion of pay and position and relocation? Also HR sta
I didn't receive any oral or written warning. I followed correct actions according to policy handbook. I called correct personnel prior to schedule work shift to cover my responsibility. I also report... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

On a CBA. Can a company that has just won a government contract demote employees for no reason?
I work in a government facility, ran by Sub contractors. My current company LB&B has just lost the contract to a different company called fidelity. The company under bided the contract by 30% without ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

How can I hold them to a promise to provide training?
I'll just list the facts: (a) I worked for a company 7 months as a contractor. And my contract expired and I left. (b) With Y2K coming up fast and desperate for programmers, they offered a full time e... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Discrimination and commision problems.
In August I hired into a company with big issues. My employer is currently in a Discrimination law suit from an ex employee on gender issues. My concern is the fact that I know our sales rep is not ge... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am on light duty for a shoulder injury. Now my back is hurting. Do I report this? And to whom?
I am a bedside registered nurse on a busy cardiac floor in an acute care hospital. I sustained shoulder injury 2014. Long story short, Oct 2015 I had a flare up and was unable to return to full duty. ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is legal action for bad employee treatment the best way to get through to Instacart management?
I am struggling with an employment issue regarding Instacart, the online shopping app. Due to errors their system, my earning potential was dropped by 60% for reasons beyond my control, and thigh I ha... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

What can I do?
First I would like to say, I live in PA and work in DE as an RN. I have just been faced with a difficult situation. I was asked to leave with the option of resigning. I worked there for a little over ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Am I a victim of age discrimination?
I am 52 years old and work as a teacher for a private school, and have been with the school for three years. During that time, I have seen several incidences of young mothers receiving better schedule... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Enforcing a No Compete Clause / Unpaid Bonus
I was offered and accepted a position in which I was given a signed agreement letter that promised me a set salary and benefits package. In return, 9 days later I agreed to sign a "Covenant Not to Com... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I wasn't paid for time spent being reprimanded and fired is it legal?
In early March I was accused of lying to a client, and was promptly suspended by the manager who himself was reprimanded, because I could not finish my job based on his actions. I spent fifteen minute... applies to Maine  ·  0 answers

Put My two weeks in and two days latter was let go because of bullying and cant get my PTO
I work in WI as a Advanced Maintenance Tech, I put my two weeks in and I understand that you have to work the full two weeks to get paid your PTO but I stated that I can only work one of the two do to... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Do I have any legal recourse? What governmental agencies enforce such issues?
During the hiring process, I disclosed a military conviction that occurred 13 years prior. Being the senior hiring manager for 2-years, it's well known that convictions not related to the nature of bu... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

I have signed a Liquidated Damages Agreement with an Employer I haven't started employment with. Am
I am on H1-B visa working for current employer ABC. I found a job with client XYZ, for which an employer PQRS approached me to work for the client XYZ through PQRS. I agreed to it on a condition that ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Unfair treatment and termination
Let me start from the beginning, My husband and I worked for the same company, he was there for 13 years and I was there for 12 years, we helped to buld the company, nobody else there has been there f... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Payment of relocation
Hi, I was an employee of company "A" and working in company "B" as a temp employee for 8 months. Company "B" has hired me and now I am joining a company "B". Before joining company "A", HR from compan... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was being paid a set draw amount, or loan, assuming I would have commission being earned at a later date. I am a w-2 employee and pay taxes on that loan as well. In the end my commissions earned are much less than what I was loaned and I owe money. Howe
Im a public adjuster snd for 5 months my job was to drive out of state everyday, meet at homeowners properties, and try to convince insurance adjusters to buy these above said homeowners' roofs and/or... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Non-competition Case
I've worked with company A as sales person. President made me sign non-disclosure/non-competition agreement after I've started working for a week. I was badly treated and sexually harassed at occasion... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Position eliminated then reopened after taking step down?
I was hired as a manager for a department in healthcare. I worked in this position for a few years and have been with the company for 9+ years. I’ve had meets or exceeds performance appraisals with ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

An employee is off due to a balance/vertigo type condition that makes him unable to drive or ride in a vehicle. He is an outside salesman and does not want to apply for FMLA but rather work from home. Short term, let's say a week I could agree, but this i
An employee is off due to a balance/vertigo type condition that makes him unable to drive or ride in a vehicle. He is an outside salesman and does not want to apply for FMLA but rather work from home.... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can my employer deny my return to work? Doctor did a fit for duty certifcate saying I could return.
Employer states the doctor was unclear and she needed more info. and as a result, I couldn't return. The doctor stated I can do light duty,(meaning no strenouous activity). My job doesn't entail doing... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can Consulting Company Keep Me from Job?
I am 4 months into a consulting job with the biggest employer of people in my position, probably in the entire down-state area. I found recently after talking to co-workers that I am getting paid half... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Diagnos. with cancer worked thru chemo took a 2mo. disability w/radtion hours & benefits cut
Would it be considered medical discrimination if: My daughter returned to work after a 2 month disability absence only to find that the office had cut her hours from a full 8 hr. day 5 days a week to ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Job discrimination
My employer has been calling me into the HR for the past 3 weeks. The first week, she complained that I don't communicate effectively when I go to a doctor's appointment (email is not enough); so I co... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Relocation repayment for company that relocated from California to Virginia
Hi. My company recently relocated from California to Virginia. They were subject to WARN act as it affected many employees. They offered a relocation deal which required me to stay with them for 2 yea... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my employer cut my residual income form commissions if I am absent due to illness/vacation ect
I am a salaried employee who gets commission on top of a small base. Recently my employer started to deduct my residuals by the days I am absent/late ect. (I am 8 months pregnant, going on leave tomor... applies to California  ·  1 answer

County Agency wrongful denial of FMLA
The county agency I work for has a habit of denying FMLA (it appears for people they don't like) for good reasons. One person was forced out because he had diabities. His FMLA was denied for this. The... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

No assistance regarding incorrect payment of City Taxes
I work for company A. They contract company B for human resources and payroll. Company B has forwarded in error city taxes since employment. I thought this was correct until they removed the tax at th... applies to Delaware  ·  0 answers

How can you protect yourself from being falsely accused of breach of confidentiality
Over the past 2 years I have documented hostile and discriminate behavior against me in my workplace. It got so bad that one-day the Director exploded in an anger and rage against me in front of the e... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do i need to find legal representation? Time card questions and total time billed discrepancies
I work in a hospital (direct patient care) was at an exempt full time status (no clocking In or out with An assumed 40 hr week x4 years) once i gave notice dt preparing to move to another state, my st... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half at one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for another job at the end of my contract. th managers tried
I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for anoth... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half at one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for another job at the end of my contract. th managers tried
I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for anoth... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half at one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for another job at the end of my contract. th managers tried
I have a two weeks notice because my manager said I had to. I had a year contract with bonus. One half at sign on other half one year mark. Manager has knowing for a month that I was leaving for anoth... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

discrimination, unequal pay, unsafe work conditions etc
An incident happened to me at work on sept 21st that was reported to the manager and area manager. A poster was put up depicting 2 Gay people (one was elton john the other unknown) and a coworker told... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How to figure what a non-compete should be worth for 3 yrs.
I have worked for a company for 6.5 years. When I was hired, I sat with the Pres and CEO and was promised sweat equity ownership..this was a verbal promise and never in writing. They moved me from Col... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Unpaid contract fees from a NYC client
Hi, I work for a GA based company (who holds my H1 visa) and was doing a contract assignment for a client in New York City. The NYC client has $40,000+ in unpaid balances towards my company for the se... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Unethical practices that I refuse to do.
I am an employee for a large company that is having a contest of stealing competitors tags and POS in all the store accounts. I have told my supervisor under no circumstances will I steal tags and POS... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

my Sister slipped on ice at work and was on short term disability. She has a concussion and is having memory issues, sleep issues and mental health issues due to the injury. She was receiving 67 % of her wages but now that short term disability has expire
my Sister slipped on ice at work and was on short term disability. She has a concussion and is having memory issues, sleep issues and mental health issues due to the injury. She was receiving 67 % of ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Valid claim?
To shorten a very long story, I had filed FMLA paperwork with my employer. The condition I have sometimes makes it not possible for me to call in by a certain time EVERY day to report my absence for t... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

my secretary was fired after reporting a coworker for leaving work without signing out
In short - my secretary was fired after she reported her coworker to administration for repeatedly signing in for work, then leaving for hours at a time, leaving my sec to cover her phone and duties. ... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

How do I get out of my Noncompete contract from a previous employer?
I worked for a home health aide company located in Fairfield, PA for less than four months. Toward the end of my employment there, I was led to another job where it would better hours, more convenient... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

while on FMLA Intermitent, employer quit paying me and told me 'no work for you on non-fmla days'
As a manager, my co-manager was actively trying to replace me after I announced that I had cancer. He told me that I would cost the company too much money, even if I died. He started interviewing peop... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Legal Actions by Employer?
I have a friend who doesn't speak English who signed an agreement entitled "Independent Contractor, Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement." She works for a cleaning service and is not at all a... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

I was receiving workers comp when covid19 broke out and they closed all surgery centers.
I was right about the middle of receiving workers compensation when covid 19 broke out and they closed all surgery centers. By the time they reopened them my work comp ran out, so I asked my WRK/ CMP ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can my employer take away accrued sick time?
My employer is global but based out of the USA. I work in Nevada. We accrue paid sick time. Sick time is NOT frontloaded. I accure 4 hrs per month. On my last pay stub of 2018 it showed I had accrued ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

IS THERE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON UNPAID OVERTIME
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON UNPAID OVERTIME? My employer asked me to start skipping my lunchbreak to help get caught up on deliveries until company hired more drivers. I worked 30min/day ove... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unpaid wages from temp agency
This is a tricky one. I have gone to mediation and the small claim is going to trial. I worked for a temp agency that placed me at a trash company from 12/06-7/08. I was requested to keep my own times... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am a school employee. I have had fmla for 5 years for my 2 boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year I have fmla for them, my daughter that has asthma and my self for anxiety. Hr told me that my job is in jeopardy because of excessive absences. A
I am a school employee. I have had fmla for 5 years for my 2 boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year I have fmla for them, my daughter that has asthma and my self for anxiety. Hr told me that... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Please give me some advice on how to get what is owed to me ???
I had worked for a company for a total of 12 years during that period of time I became a manager of that specific office with that being said I had the full package Salary,company truck ,gas card comm... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

Can I be sued for going to work for a competitor after I was told that "no action will be taken"
I worked with EDS for two years. I signed a non-compete with EDS however, worked for EHRO (Relocation Company) with EDS being the largest shareholder. When HP bought EDS, HP bought all shares of EHRO.... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Should I pursue my case with the Texas Workforce Commission or Small Claims Court?
I worked as a dentist for a practice in, Texas and my pay is based off of collections/commissions. I gave the proper notice to the employer. During my final week at the office, the EMPLOYER decided to... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Is non-comp agreement enforcible (manual labor)...
I work for company "X" that has contracts to provide assembly services for several retail establishments. You, as a retail customer would purchase an item, then either you or the retail store would co... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Am I being taken advantage by being labeled as a private contractor ?
I was a recent graduate wanting to get working experience. I started volunteering and everything was going great. The person in charge decides to give me an offer as a private contractor. Basically th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Am I being taken advantage by being labeled as a private contractor ?
I was a recent graduate wanting to get working experience. I started volunteering and everything was going great. The person in charge decides to give me an offer as a private contractor. Basically th... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I believe my demotion was unfair
Recently I was demoted at my job and feel it was unjust. I started as a supervisor of a team which I hired. The job was call center insurance company. My team was statically the top team. I was asked ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

When am I entitled to pay?
I work for a firm in Memphis Tn. In my job responsibilities I have to drive a company vehicle to my work site which located 1.5 miles away from where the vehicle and keys are kept off the clock. The k... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

changed vacation time and forced payout
My company had a policy under were you would accrue separate sick , vacation and a personal day. You would be able to a maximum of 224 hours of sick, 160 hours of vacation time and 1 day of personal d... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I received an email offer from a company I am looking to work for
I received an email offer from the mortgage manager looking to get me on board as a new hire offering me a non recoverable draw and he sent me the email response from corporate: Below is the offer fro... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Current Employer Blocked Me From New Job
I have been working as a department lead for a grocery store for four months. One of my distributors changed routes, leaving his sales rep job open. I interviewed for the position, and was told that m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

"overpaid" wages are being taken back without any notice
I used work for my employer for 25 hours a week. I then cut my hours down to 10 hours a week due to other obligations. They pay two weeks in advance, so if you didnt work the scheduled hours, the next... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Unappropriated behavior out of working hours
Dear team, I want to kindly ask you for advice, how to handle situation , in which me employer (well known international company) start investigation about me, without my involvement, in case of unapp... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

Retaliation for Overtime?
I was employed by a major studio who was avoiding paying the IT personnel overtime by keeping them salaried. When they moved us (~50+ people) over to hourly in August of 2002, they passed it off as a ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Discriminatory decision based on non supporting evidence
I worked for a data center (we'll call Biz "A")that has many other companies inside its facility. The data center provides cooling, power and security. Biz "A" was purchased by another company (Biz "B... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Occupational Health requested that I be placed at an alternate work site due to my reaction to a possible air quality issue that was causing me to have symptoms. The alternate location adds 30 miles of travel a week from my regular work site. If I request
I have been employed at the same location for 18 months. I have in that time only worked at alternate locations on 5 separate occassions for coverage of employees who were off. I have complained of br... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Yes my name is Randy Kelly I have currently signed a two-year contract to travel on the road to remodel credit unions this was set at a rate of $960 per week $175 per week per diem and hotels being taken care of as well as vehicles the employer now has ha
I was hired into remodel Credit Unions across the United States this was for a two-year contract it's a salary of $960 a week with a per diem of $175 to eat on with vehicles and hotels paid for my wor... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I was offered a job with a written offer, based on passing criminal baackground check. my report was deivered to employer on 26th, that same day my potential employer called me and said it had cleared and he was sending me my training scheduke on monday.
I was offered a job with a written offer, based on passing criminal baackground check. my report was deivered to employer on 26th, that same day my potential employer called me and said it had cleared... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

FMLA(first its serious enough, now its not)
My FMLA paperwork was given back to me due to it being incomplete.(Sec. 5b & Sec. 7b.) When I took my paper work in to be completed, the doctor decides that he does not want to complete the paper work... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My previous employer Stop Payment'd my last check for multiple reasons, what can I do?
I got a letter in the mail today from a lawyer saying my paycheck is being held due to multiple reasons.. "He informs me that you were terminated from your employement on July 1st. Thereafter, without... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Is blocking security access which lead to loss of employment on fasle accusations worth court?
I worked for a data center (we'll call Biz "A")that has many other companies inside its facility. The data center provides cooling, power and security. Biz "A" was purchased by another company (Biz "B... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Can I be fired after given 2 week notice
Just returned back to work after off for 4 months due to illness, was given my evaluation, Was told that I don't follow orders, when ask for an example, she was unable to provide. Ask if I could retur... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Is it legal to lower the required min quals of jobs for employees vs ext cands
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have the following questions as a Non-Union, Non-Civil Service, New York State Government Employer: Is it legal to lower the required minimum qu... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

What can I do if employer threatens to withhold pay if contract is not signed with their stipulation
I have worked for a Private Higher Education institution for 13 years. I meet all the requirements necessary for my job description. When hired for this job I was not required a PhD. I'm currently wor... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Is it too late to file a disability discrimination after accepting a lateral move?
I have epilepsy but I hadn't had a seizure in almost 3 years. In the past, my employer provided someone to drive me for the 6 months that I was without a drivers license. After a seizure at work, HR t... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Can an employer ask me to sign a non compete document after I have been terminated?
I recently was hired by a company (hourly not salaried) and was sent to several days of training out of state. Airfare and hotel bills were paid by the owner, and I expensed the food and the ground tr... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Can my employer require a physician's statement stating the reason for absence?
I have had to use more sick leave more than usual since August 2011 (14 sick days, 9 vacation days). Family issues with a family member's drug use, my daughter's separation from her husband in which s... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Hi, I work for a small town restaurant that’s been in our area for over 20 years and I thought the owners were pretty good people because most in our community had good things to say, but I was wrong. For almost 2 years now I have been dealing with a lo
My employer and co workers go thru my purse/wallet and my state ID, old health insurance cards, even a weeks pay plus other cash has been stolen from my purse while working with owners son. My parents... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

What is the best advice you can give to me given this current situation?
I've been having some problems with a new HR Director in my job. I feel since she came to work in our company she's been nothing but hostile towards me. I have viewed my complaints during our director... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I need an attorney in Fairfax, VA who will work on contingency against a large firm who is black balling me
A large firm in Falls Church, VA hired me in August 2015. The supervisor who got me wanted to hire an ex-employee but she got me. From the 2nd day in that company for almost a year I went through her ... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

medical leave of absence (financial ressource while on med. leave)
I am a table game dealer around xmas time they open a new pit with new tables (table layout placed further away then normal( been dealing over 20 yrs with no medical issues ever happen) i was to deal ... applies to Nevada  ·  0 answers

Does an employers breach of contract invalidate a non-compete?
I previously worked for an insurance agency and signed a non-solicitation agreement at the start of my employment. I have since left this agency and started my own agency. My non-solicitation agreemen... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can an employee lose access to their paid time off bank completely under new managemnt/ownership
This question applies specifically to nursing home employees being told the home is now changing benefit policies under a new leader. Employees were issued a letter giving 24-hours notice to respond w... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Can I get in legal trouble for being paid an exempt status salary as a full-time live-out nanny?
I'm a licensed elementary school teacher who has been working as a full-time live-out nanny for 3 years. Last year we renegotiated my salary from non-exempt hourly pay to exempt salary. I found out in... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Unpaid wages, overtime and expenses as independant contractor.
I worked as an independant contractor as a physisian with a Locum company based in Florida. The actual work "client"- hospital was in Columbus, OH. Prior to assignement I was promised a daily rate of ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Got terminated even tho I was promised a Skelly Hearing. Can I get a lawyer to sue?
I recieved a proposed action against me in a form on termination. The personnel informed me that I can get a skelly hearing or forfeit it and go straight to termination. She highly recommended me goin... applies to California  ·  0 answers

My previous company that I worked for 3 years ago wants me to pay back over paid wages. I was sub contracted to a 3rd party sub contractor for this employment. Raytheon over paid the 3rd party company (MEBS) who then paid me. Do I owe Raytheon for the ove
e have had an ongoing project to clear out all expat recon items. In researching, we found that you were overpaid. I have attached a summary that will hopefully help you to see where the amount of the... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Retaliation after questioning payroll deductions? Cut hours and rumors of terminating me.
I heard rumors through colleagues that the company deducts pay out of paycheck for loss or shortages. This happened to other employees, and it happened to me. When it happened to me I refused to conse... applies to New Mexico  ·  0 answers

Is it against California Law to fire a Car Salesman becuase of birth of his son?
Is it illegal in California, to fire or lay off a male employee becuase of his wife's pregnancy? I was hired about 4 months ago as a Sales Consultant for an Automotive Dealer in Northern California. W... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have an employee that started on Jan 11, 2016 as full time. She had already taken her 40 hours of sick/vacation time since we thought she was going to be a permanent full time employee. Yesterday she decided she didn't want to work full time anymore, an
She was hired on Jan 11, 2016 Was hired as full time employee for 40-55 hours weekly per her request. Yesterday on May 23, 2016 she decided she didn't want to work these hours anymore and decided to g... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Afraid Employer Will try to screw me out of bonus earned
I am a grant writer for a non profit. I am paid hourly and also on a Grant Writer/Incentive Bonus plan, which I have a copy of. The terms are that I would be paid on a percentage 2%, 3% and 10%(with a... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can a company offer certification training that is incomplete, then not hire people because they cant pass tests and not pay them for their time and travel to classes?
My wife has been a hairstylist/hairdresser for over 25 years. A company called Davines has openings for trainers and my wife would be awesome at instructing, plus its what she has wanted to do fr a lo... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

I work for a Florida company. I receive PTO and vacation days. It is accrued and posted on my paycheck. My paycheck stub showed PTO available. I took the PTO with the written permission of my direct manager. Now the company HR says I used too much and ter
My company posts the PTO and vacation hours earned on your paycheck stub. My stub showed PTO hours available. I would take an hour here or there but with the written permission of my manager first. Th... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Salary employee but treated as an hourly employee
I worked for this firm for three years. When I started working I was paid by the hour then in February 2000 I received a raise and I was told I will be a salary employee and I will not be paid overtim... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Salary vs. Hourly
Two and a half months ago I accepted a position with a company offering me salary vs. hourly. I've been putting in anywhere from 9-11 hours a day, five days a week and was recently told with the upcom... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Restrictive covenants - Independent Contractors- Employee Misclassification?
I've been working at a dance studio as an instructor for 8 years now. At the time of my hiring I was made to sign a contract that stated I was an Independent Contractor but could not work elsewhere in... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Is this harrassment or just a bad HR Dept?
**Long post, just trying to be thorough** A few years ago, I began using FMLA leave to cover days off I needed because of complications with my bi-polar disorder and some troubles my wife has with her... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

US Home Group - Sell My House Fast
US Home Group - Sell My House Fast is a fast cash home buyers service that buys houses for quick cash. Cash for Homes Phoenix is what we do. Phoenix Home Buyers are who we are and get an answer to Who... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Breach of contract - IT service company
I came to United States on H1B visa as an employee of a major Software service company. Before coming to United States, they had emailed me a contract that I have to return to India and serve for 6 mo... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Was expecting to be paid management bonus for full and successful 2015. Payout of this would be april 11th. Bonus policy (which states is at ful discretion of CEO) says that if employee leaves before payout date that not bonus will be paid. I left for ano
Was expecting to be paid management bonus for full and successful 2015. Payout of this would be april 11th. Bonus policy (which states is at ful discretion of CEO) says that if employee leaves before ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was hired it work a 20 hour a week position, my medical benefit cost was based on that position. 4 months age my hours were increased to 32 hours a week. This is considered a full time position, my medical benefit costs should have been decreased signif
Hired June 2015 to work a 20 hour a week position. Approached spring 2016, either increase your hours in September to 32 hours a week or you will no longer have a position. I contacted the benefits de... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

age, discrimination
What a great service you offer. I am 52, employed for 12 years as an outside salesperson. I was the #1 sales person 5 years. I was fired they say because they are reducing the outside sales force. In ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer make me sign the employee handbook without giving time to review it?
I am working in a dental practice that has been open one year. We were recently given an employee handbook, which had a lot of grammatical errors and very vague descriptions of what is expected, mostl... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I resumed my job after being unemployed due to Covid-19, but I am not doing my regular duties?
I am currently working as an Office Manager for the Catholic church this past two years but was an admin assistant 2.5 years prior to that for the Diocese. Last Feb, my pastor informed me that at the ... applies to Hawaii  ·  0 answers

Is this wrongful demotion?
I was asked to put in for a job by the manager of that specific job, when I got the job. They had given the job I bid on to another person, leaving me with a large number of machines. I was not traine... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

I am a 52 yr old nurse who is on modified duty. I was suspended for expired BLS. Can I get my pay?
What I mean is that I feel since I was on modified duty, why did I have to renew my BLS which requires I get on my knees to perform the compression. My director originally told me Thursday 2/1/18. I t... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is my demotion unjust?
I work at a job in which it is only one person on the clock at a time. (I've been here for a little over a month now.) I had a terrible nose bleed that caused me to almost pass out. I called my manage... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Can I sue my employer for for putting me into severe debt?
I sure you're asking yourself how did his employer put this guy into debt? The answer right off the bat I'm sure is no. But if you consider the individual circumstance. I work for a financial firm her... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

The owner of the company I work for just demoted me and will be hiring his nephew as the President because,
The owner of my company just demoted me because his nephew is a man, "and it is a known fact that men are better sales people than women." I guess he noticed the look of horror on my face when he said... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

I went to a staffing place to get a job at belk distribution center and I pasted the drug test and started work. After being there 3 days my lead and supervisor pulled me to the side and told me they liked how I worked and asked me have I ever been a lead
I went to a staffing place to get a job at belk distribution center and I pasted the drug test and started work. After being there 3 days my lead and supervisor pulled me to the side and told me they ... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

I was attacked on the job at 6 months pregnant and my employer misinformed me of my rights under WC?
I was at work 6 months pregnant and under the care of my OB/GYN for my pregnancy. While at work a transit came in my office and physically attacked me, she tried to hit me in my belly and told me she ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Fired with no reason and given negative employment reference.
My husband was a maintenance person for a large rental property. About a month ago, out of the blue, he was called to the rental office, where he was greeted by an attorney and given a "Notice of Term... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was suspended from work without pay due to being under investigation outside of the facility. The employer could not give me a reason other then state made her suspend me! I need help finding out why I am suspended and find out if I will get my job back
I have never been in trouble with the law! I have no idea what or why there would be an investigation against me. Unless, it has to do with my 11 year old son who got sick over the summer. He has been... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

What can I do about a jelous female customer who is trying to get me fired by making false claims and sending others to make false claims against me so my boss will fire me? Elmira NY
I work at a convenient store for a year now. Shortly after I started the job a yr ago a jealous woman customer has been causing me trouble by throwing tantrums about anything just to cause me trouble.... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Chronic and permanent Illness and Fmla
I have epilepsy... here is whats happened to me with employment in the past 6 months and yes I am seeking a lawyer for civil or any suit if you find any discrepencies. march 4th fmla was sent a certif... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete possible lawsuit
Short Description: ---------------------- My question is, can a non-compete lawsuit be filed against me under the conditions: 1) That, I work for company C without signing any contract. 2) Company ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I NEED A LAWYER TO READ ALL PROFF AND HELP
I was forsed to retiree with 20 yrs due to wrong doctor doing wrong operation because of this and his not taking responcability my therpist put me out so my body could heal i was excepted for LTD till... applies to South Carolina  ·  0 answers

Exempt if only 2 employees?
I have been working for a medical practice for a year. My title is office Manager however I only supervise 1 person, the receptionist. Most of my time is spent helping patients with physical therapy, ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

How long do I have to report retaliation from my previous employer?
I worked for non-accredited college as a staff accountant. I was doing payroll for them and at first my controller, Cindy, would tell me that the teachers were contractors and shouldn't be paid until ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Is this considered retaliation and can I report it/be covered by the EEOC?
Is this considered retaliation. I applied for an interoffice transfer to a different position. I am currently in a position for a public agency and applied for a less stressful position within the com... applies to California  ·  1 answer

When to bring claim of
Please look at my information. I have been in a family business for 12-14 years. The majority stockholder has used a variety of intimidation and actions to keep control of every aspect of the business... applies to Ohio  ·  3 answers

The company i work recently got sold . New owners new managemebt the normsl ok nonproblem but the new manager did not hace a place to live in the area so i helpef her with absolutly no luck do to her bad credit sn backround check nonone innour county woul
The company i work recently got sold . New owners new managemebt the normsl ok nonproblem but the new manager did not hace a place to live in the area so i helpef her with absolutly no luck do to her ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Whose responsibility is it work to properly package up the equipment to return to a former employer
I am returning computer equipment and marketing stuff to m andThe company sent a shipping label by email. Fedex and UPS only pick up between hours of 8 am and 8pm so I might have to wait all day, Give... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Is Nepotism illegal in the state of Maryland, and more specifically within the PG County public school system
I have worked in one of the PG county schools since 2014. In these last two years I have taken and passed the Para Professional with scalel score of 471. The highest scale score for this exam is 480. ... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Is Nepotism illegal in the state of Maryland, and more specifically within the PG County public school system
I have worked in one of the PG county schools since 2014. In these last two years I have taken and passed the Para Professional with scalel score of 471. The highest scale score for this exam is 480. ... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

Toxic members
First case: Few members in the institute I work for have been working hard to defame me and spread rumors about me amongst people of my community, those rumors are very toxic rumors & the reason is th... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Discrimination, Wrongful Termination and Wage Dispute
My husband was terminated from ******* as a result of absences resulting from my ADA covered illness and hospitalization. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Type 1 in 2005... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

Is this defamation and descrimination.
Thanks in advance for letting me post and for giving me a legal answer: We have a state car in our office that was involved in a collision with another vehicle. I send the necessary estimates to the d... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Does my dad have a case?
My father was a Dentist for a Hospital. He was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes several years ago. He currently has to take insulin shots and if his sugar drops significantly he needs to consume glucose... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

I worked at an automotive company for 10 years. In 2012, I got a new manager. This new manager hired on all his former co-workers from another auto industry. My job was to send out reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. My new manager wanted to get
I worked at an automotive company for 10 years. In 2012, I got a new manager. This new manager hired on all his former co-workers from another auto industry. My job was to send out reports on a daily,... applies to Tennessee  ·  0 answers

I was working for a guy who was supposed to be a friend.
He purchased a motorcycle for me in which we agreed i would repay on a timely manner. However, he decided to just take whatever amount out of my paychecks every week and hold my money until he felt li... applies to Alabama  ·  0 answers

FMLA Certification incomplete
I am a union rep .My question is for an employee of the company. He went out on FMLA and the company gave him FMLA paper work. He gave it to his doctor. The doctor completed the paper work and returne... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

contracts, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA. I about to sign a contract. Does the following terminology from the termination section of the contract mean that I have to stay the full time even in an "at will" state? 'Termination by ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  5 answers

Do I have any recourse if an employee in management is being retaliatory and harassing me. He has defamed me can called me names, he has went to HR and told them he hates me, & hr denies my promotion. This has been going on for over a year and he is still
It's been going on since about 2018. This person is the CIO of the Cook County Bureau of Technology. I work for the Telecommunications department of that bureau. My supervisor and director had to go t... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I left my job as a medical assistant after 11 years and 9 months. After the assistant manager come to me (I start my shift at 8:30am), at 10am and told me:
I left my job as a medical assistant after 11 years and 9 months. After the assistant manager come to me (I start my shift at 8:30am), at 10am and told me: "at 11am some body else will take over and y... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my boss require a Drs. note for an apt. after the apt. to approve sick day
My boss informed me after my Drs. Apt. that I would need a Drs. note to receive a paid sick day & a Drs. note for any future sick days taken because I had been sick too many days although there is no ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Can I go before a court without an attorney to blue pencil a Non-Compete Agreement?
NOTE: I AM WILLING TO PAY A SMALL FEE FOR GOOD, USEABLE INFORMATION. I was employed for 17 years with a Construction Labor Leasing Company. I was recruited by their largest national competitor. After ... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

This question is for the state of CA. I am a power plant operator working rotating 12 hour shifts : 36 hours one week and 42 the next also know as a DuPont schedule. Our employer pays us straight time for the first 8 hours and overtime for the last 4 hour
This question is for the state of CA. I am a power plant operator working rotating 12 hour shifts : 36 hours one week and 42 the next also know as a DuPont schedule. Our employer pays us straight time... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Do I have a right to display my work and list sponsors?
The owner of the company, where I worked as a graphic designer and creative director for the past 13 years, closed the business in October 2009 -- we no longer had enough contracts to afford to pay th... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Contract language for terminating the agreement
Reading, PA. I about to sign a contract. Does the following terminology from the termination section of the contract mean that I have to stay the full time even in an "at will" state? 'Termination by ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Wrongful Demotion
When I started at my company a year and a half ago, I was hired as a Director to manage operations and relationship managers for one part of the business and the parent company had a separate Director... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I get the company to pay my last five years of my pension in my settlement?
I was assaulted at work, suspended for two days while company investigated it. Called me back to work and told me they found no fault in the physical activities on my part. Then proceed to say but we ... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

Laid off after telling HR that I was applying for short term disability for back surgery
I have had ongoing back issues since 2015 that have gotten worse and I decided I needed back surgery because I can't deal with the pain any longer. HR has known of my condition in 2015, i filed an ADA... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Employer refuses to correct payroll error from 2002
I have been trying for over a year to get my employer - a consulting company - to pay me for a payroll "error" that occurred in April 2002. The "error" (erroneous interpretation of a change in compens... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Do i have to pay under Liquidity Damage penalty?
I moved to USA from Canada on H1B visa. My H1B holding company is in Virginia and i am in NJ. My employment agreement says these claus as a part of agreement. EQUITABLE AND OTHER REMEDIES. Employee ag... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

Employer will not accept physician release
My employer has asked me to take a fitness exam after my physician released me back to my job without limitation. I had a partial shoulder replacement on January 26th. I did not ask my employer for me... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my boss became my lienholder and harassed me nonstop about personal issues on the job
my boss became my lienholder and for four months he and his wife would make me clock out and come into their offices to harass me about the lienholder agreement - they told me my son could not live wi... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

I have a Sexual Harassment ?
I quit my job a few months ago because of the work environment. I was in classes at the time to become a manager with better pay.I ended up working for another emplyoyer I'm in disputes with over wage... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Retroactive FMLA Application
My wife missed work due to our 5-month old son's admittance to the emergency room with a diagnosis of pneumonia. She notified her employer that she would be out following normal call out procedures du... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Unfair treatment and layoff
Hi I was recently fired from my company for the reason of breaking company policy. What occured was that i had a relationship with an employee. The girl was my assistant manager and i was the store ma... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Do we have a case - disability discrimination, Civil Service Law violations
Hello - I think my husband has been discriminated because of his disability. He is a competitive class worker laid off from CUNY after 16 years. He had to take two FMLAs in the past two years. In Feb ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do I have a decent lawsuit or would I just be wasting my time trying to make something out of this
I meet this guy i was homeless he picked me up from the streets and put me to work on the hill helping him grow weed under the table, after about a week he started to be one hell of an asshole and jus... applies to California  ·  0 answers

I was laid off from a temp agency and no work was available. Will my non-compete still hold up?
I worked for Job "A" in Tamaqua, a staffing agency of which I signed a non-compete policy which stated I could not work for another staffing agency for up and until a year had transpired after my term... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

no non-compete
I recently ended my 2 1/2 year employment with a title abstracting company. I have been working with a real estate settlement company part-time for the past 5 months as well. I have never signed and h... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Making this public to the media with that be a good idea
I'm a civil servant who works for the Federal Gov't. About four and a half years ago another employee accused me of being a gang member and that I hung out with a motorcycle club. This individual also... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Would this be consitered a hostile work enviroment
Forced to change shifts because of Manager Evaluation Form History: I was hired at Verstgroup, a 3PL warehousing company, on Dec. 14, 2009. I'm in charge of the inventory. That is counting and adjusti... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Offer withdrawn based on H-1B discrimination
My wife recently got an offer from a private financial management firm in New York which was withdrawn within an hour after she signed it. They had agreed to process her H-1 B VISA. Timeline: Friday a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

For starters, I recently had a court date appearance on last Wednesday at the US Courthouse here in Miami. I was issued a citation for intimidation by an VA Officer in reference to a police report filed by my supervisor. My supervisor and 3 other employee
For starters, I recently had a court date appearance on last Wednesday, 8/17/2016, at the US Courthouse here in Miami. I was issued a citation for intimidation by an VA Officer in reference to a polic... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

My previous employer has called my part time employer making threats about contacting clients
I am a Managing Esthetician. I began working for a dentist who wanted to offer skin care in his practise. I was hired around the 10th of November, 2009. I had a following that I brought with me. I hav... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Non-Compete
Hello, Background: I had to sign a Non-Compete Agreement in order to work at my previous company. I had told the owner that I was uncomfortable signing it, but he said it was just part of the "new hir... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

personal difference with boss...now affects work
Hello, I don't know where to turn. I work for a company who's H.R. department is not in the same country and they are not addressing my problem. As of March 31st a sitiuation has escillated to make my... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What is Gross Violation? And I believe I was set up to be fired- what can I do?
I had been with a big pharmacy for a little over 5 years and recently in February transferred to the store I just got fired from on December 19, 2010. Previous to this, I had been written up for takin... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I am an exempt salary paid employee in the state of Oregon. I have worked at the same company for almost a year. Yesterday the company elected to keep our stores closed for the day due to hazerdous driving and weather conditions. I am also a Mon-Fri emplo
In Portland Oregon, I have been with the same company since Feb of 2016, I am an exempt salary employee, the sole carebprovider and single parent to a 16 month old child, my work schedule is Mon- Fri ... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

do i have any legal recourse against the university for emotional distress?
I work at a University as a housekeeper in an apartment complex. I am THE housekeeper in a 112 apartment unit. I recently reported suspicious activity to my supervisor who reported it to the campus po... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Does my employer have the right to deny schedule adj w/ other coworkers due to being angry w/ me?
I work as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in a Nursing Home. Our company has a "call-off" policy and all are aware that you will be written up if you call off after 3 times, then written up after 2, ... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

WHEN MANAGERS TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY AND SEEK REVENGE.. I have been employed by a big name grocery store for over 20 years. 1 week ago I punched in for work and 2 managers informed me I was suspended pending further investigation. They claim they did not
20+year veteran, model employee at big name grocery store. Current title Receiver, responsibilities in a nut shell I am the stores checkbook. 3 months ago with the permission of the "Boss" my 19 year ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

At-Will? Wrongful Termination?
I live in San Jose, Ca. California currently abides by "at-will" employment laws, supposedly allowing an employer to terminate an employee's position for any reason. But. . . . I work(ed) in an auto d... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Terminated from position of 7 years. Boss said that he was unable to contact me during my suspension from work. (I had received a written warning due to incomplete work. Final written warning is last thing before termination) Told boss I hadn’t received
Terminated from position of 7 years. Boss said that he was unable to contact me during my suspension from work. (I had received a written warning due to incomplete work. Final written warning is last ... applies to Kentucky  ·  0 answers

Is Non-Compete agreement from my current employer too broad?
I signed a non-compete agreement when I got hired. Now when I review it, I think it's very strict but could be too broad. Currently when I read it, I feel like it blocks any opportunity which needs my... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

sexual harrassment, retaliation, discrimination
I am a city employee. I made a sexual harrassment claim against a council member to my supervisor. There was a short investigation by the city attorney and was told that because the council member had... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

alcohol smell on breath
I am a securty officer and i was accused by my sit suprvisor of having the smell of alcohol on my breath. told him that i had drank half maybe a beer and a half of a 32oz beer at around 7pm the day be... applies to California  ·  0 answers

On STD but no paycheck for 7 weeks
My husband has chronic back pain/sciatica. His employer started having "morning stretching & exercising" for employees before starting their shift. It had already been voiced to his supervisors and be... applies to Ohio  ·  0 answers

Am i entitled to get paid on a referral loan that closed when i was an employee
I am a licensed loan officer currently. However, I was working for another company in NJ up until 12/24/2018 which is when I resigned. The owner will claim that he fired me since he heard at the Xmas ... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers


I have been employed in Iowa by a multinational company headquartered in Illinois since November 2015. This position is extremely stressful, involving long hours and responsibilities that were not des... applies to Iowa  ·  0 answers

In Indiana, is it legal for a company to fire an employee without informing him or her for months? A course of action was dictated by the Union Local and the employee followed through faithfully for 7 months. Meanwhile, the Union had withdrawn the grievan
Union worker, 10 years of service, transferred to another plant (and another local) when department closed down. 3 months after arriving at new plant, was suspended by the company and targeted for ter... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

What can I do for being falsely accused of sexual harassment?
Hello , I am a female employee and I was recently called into the office at work by my Male store manager and Male manager. They told me to have a seat and closed the door behind them . One manager sa... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the time gave me a reasonable accommodations to take my medi
I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the t... applies to Georgia  ·  0 answers

my job is on the line because I do not want to partake in unethical behavior.
This is Retaliation for "squealing" on the GM(and other employees) for Theft, harrassement(1,2,3), nepotism, Majority of unethical behavior. Current GM was promoted, from Bartender, after Termination ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  0 answers

Demand Letter ??
I am an African-American female who worked at a large communications company as temp for 8 months. Recently I was terminated by the supervisor there for reasons which I felt were discriminatory. I was... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Possible wrongful termination case?
Hello, thank you for your time reading this very long sequence of events. I am a board certified Nurse Practitioner. was let go from my position back in September. I was told, over the phone, that my ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  0 answers

Can i sue my place of employment if an employer retaliated against me?
I have reason to believe that an employee that works in the same department has retaliated against me and now i am on a weeks leave of pay waiting to see if i am terminated. About a month ago an emplo... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Thank you. Our company recently changed employment policy regarding vacation pay. Previously vacation time was earned monthly and able to accrue for 24 months. There was not a hard stop date, but eligibility was determined as of Jan. 1. Now the new policy
Previous personnel policy stated "Vacation allowance is based upon years of service with xxx. Annual vacation eligbility is deterrmined as of Jan. 1. Full time exeomp staff 20 vacation days or 1 2/3/ ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Employer is lying and shorted my last check 200.00
On 10-17-2006 I started a job at Hauser Pharmaceuticals as a customer service Rep. I was told NOT to quote pricing until I had been trained. I started asking questions, like why are we shipping to a r... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Im in louisiana and am working for a contractor small buisness in a food refinery. Hes never copied my drivers license or given me a w2 or 1099 and i work 2 months usually without a day off i get no benefits or overtime there's no health insurance nothing
Sorry my question was so long this is my first time posting a question i didn't know about the details box anyway. I've worked for this man for 5 years and ive watched and had to work with a physical ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Im in louisiana and am working for a contractor small buisness in a food refinery. Hes never copied my drivers license or given me a w2 or 1099 and i work 2 months usually without a day off i get no benefits or overtime there's no health insurance nothing
Sorry my question was so long this is my first time posting a question i didn't know about the details box anyway. I've worked for this man for 5 years and ive watched and had to work with a physical ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Im in louisiana and am working for a contractor small buisness in a food refinery. Hes never copied my drivers license or given me a w2 or 1099 and i work 2 months usually without a day off i get no benefits or overtime there's no health insurance nothing
Sorry my question was so long this is my first time posting a question i didn't know about the details box anyway. I've worked for this man for 5 years and ive watched and had to work with a physical ... applies to Louisiana  ·  0 answers

Entiltled to Holiday pay or paid time off as stated in employee handbook?
I am a full time employee at Citigroup (40 hours per week). In the employee handbook it states: "Citi provides 10 paid holidays to eligible employees. Some paid holiday time may be granted as a floati... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Constant stress in the workplace caused by manager who won't manage
I work for a large University in Michigan as a non-union, at will employee. Very long story short, my immediate supervisor is a manager who doesn't usually manage. He appears to put a desire to be lik... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I was on the payroll for a week, is my non-compete enforceable?
Last Tuesday, the 21st, I went to work for company in my field of work. I was hired as a sales manager for a manufacturer and left a job doing the same work but for a different manufacturer. When I wa... applies to Idaho  ·  0 answers

Non-compete clause validity for a subcontractor
I worked for a consulting firm with no maternity leave policy. The firm only offered to hold the job for 90 days. I started working in August 1999 and at the end of my maternity leave (Nov 2002) i was... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

I have a question .. 1 st missed day of work was Sept 8 th 2014 I used Eib time n then went on a Fmla my surgery for me was female stuff .. Dr didn't have an opening Untill Dec 8 th but had a cancel and got me in on Oct 20 th 2014 put me off work for 8 fu
I have a question .. 1 st missed day of work was Sept 8 th 2014 I used Eib time n then went on a Fmla my surgery for me was female stuff .. Dr didn't have an opening Untill Dec 8 th but had a cancel a... applies to Illinois  ·  0 answers

Can an employer force me to provide the name of my private insurance information to their group ins
My employer is forcing me to provide my private insurance information to their group health insurance is this legal? He is threatening to fire me....I am a Iraq Combat Veteran, I am insured I guess th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to unemployment while seeking an attorney to represent me in wrongful termination
I started with Carbonair Environmental Systems in June 2016 and effective January 01, 2017 Carbonair was Purchased by Proact Services Corporation. My position was Controller/Administrator for the Sout... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

I want tubal ligation. Can my employer deny my request to use sick time for that and recovery?
I'm 44 and am ready to have a tubal ligation. My OB/GYN said I can have the procedure performed basically whenever I'm ready. I'm concerned my employer will deny my request. First, I don't know if tha... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

How to handle a company you are contracted through with they fire you under false reasonings
The employer my spouse works for contracted him to another employer. Last week there was an incident when a fire alarm went off. He was then inform to contact the fire dept and later instructed to dis... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

If you request a LOA can they terminate you?
I have not been feeling well and told my boss the prior week that I was going to have a nervous breakdown. He comes in the next day and asks me all kinds of questions, calls me to his office Monday an... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Workers Comp Filed and then Blackballed
Hi, I work as a property manager, managing homeowner associations, and was in a car accident on my way home from a meeting one night. I immediatly called my supervisor and left a message on her voice ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Not getting payed overtime and threatend by manager not to contact state
About 6 months ago I started a job with a handshake stating at 30 days I would recieve a $3 raise and assistant manager status. After 3 weeks I became assistant manager but 6 months has passed without... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

wrongfull termination, descrimination, wage payment.
I was recently terminated for absenteeism/tardiness, this was the company's reason. My wife had major surgery and I needed to have time off to be home with the children. I had vacation time(7 days), s... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Contract say I can complete but must repay % of previous billed revenue?
I am an IT consultant who has recently left my employer after 5 and a half years due to an unhealthy work environment (working 6+ days a week, 12+ hours a day). I have been working in the industry for... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Is my doctor's return from LOA request unreasonable for my employer?
I am having an employment related issue at one of America’s largest companies. I am a manager at the company and a victim of overt gender discrimination from a district level manager. The situation ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can a non compete agreement signed with a middle vendor (in a long chain of vendors) be enforceable?
I need advice on a Non Compete Agreement I signed with a Middle Vendor. I am on H1B and here is the arrangement: Client -> Preferred Vendor -> Middle Vendor -> Employer -> Poor Old Me. So being the ha... applies to Connecticut  ·  0 answers

Harassment - Age, Physical, Psychological, Power, Retaliation, Bullying
My supervisor bullies and uses authority to manipulate and fabricate performance issues. Two coworkers and I notified HR with many examples of bullying issues 5-6 years ago. HR so called “worked” ... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

Is it legal for my employer to keep me from receiving copies for my certificate form my employment f
About a week ago, I started seeking different employment opportunities; I have been working with my current employer for 6 years, and started looking for something else due to need of more money. I wo... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Should the supervisor consult an attorney.
A male employee (straight) accuses a male supervisor (straight) of sexual harassment. The 2 have worked together for 8+ years, with in the last year the accused has been made supervisor of the accuser... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Do to all the privacy laws I am wondering if a school support staff contract can be public knowledge
I served as the Elementary Secretary for approximately 9 years. During this time I was diagnosed with breast cancer and took a leave of absence. I had no problem after my treatments and was able to re... applies to Oklahoma  ·  0 answers

unpaid wages-contract work
I have consulted for an X company in NYC for few weeks and I terminated my contract with them. According to the contract terms I have submitted all invoices and related termination letters to the COO ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Questions about Terminations & Non-Compete Agreements
My daughter was recently fired from her job as an account manager for a business forms company. 1. She took 2 individual sick days to interview with other companies. When she returned to work on Monda... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Termination Discrimination & Retaliation
worked for a very large tobacco co for 2 1/2 yrs. Within the first 2yrs, I had 3 different mgrs. After the first 6mos;The first manager was unjustly fired. His replacement was in place for 1 1/2yrs un... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can my employer withhold my tip money?
For the last couple years, I have been an employee (did not make hiring/firing decisions, received a W-2 from manager/owner) of a profitable band. Recently after receiving a very large tip from a weal... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

I'm Fom NH Our company are Union but I had been discriminated for the past 4 years now and I just got unfaithful fired form work I had work for this company for 9 years and our sop Stuard Is more and the fence of the company then the employees he puts mor
I'm Fom Argentina been married for 19 year we have tow daughters & one has Epilepsy It took me 4 month to get the FMLA., the first time I asked them I been told that I don't meet the hs required so I ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can companies monitor the personal computers of independent contractors that work from home offices?
I work from home as an independent contractor, using my own personal computer and my home internet connection, that I pay for. (In other words, the company that pays me provided neither the computer n... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Has a small LLC trying to help the disenfranchised people in my neighborhood find myself at times with individuals that she'll have a habit of taking things and doing things without your presence like showing up at your house and working when you're not t
I heard a young man to do some yard work and put up a greenhouse in my backyard and I noticed something different when I asked him to put it in a spot and he moved it around cut up some of the carpets... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Gerrymandered schedule denies benefit of company holidays, due to policies.
I realize that companies don't have to give their employees paid vacation days. But if they do give them, shouldn't they have to treat non-exempt employees the same? I already know that our company do... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I received a settlement for a personal injury/sickness claim and was wrongly issued a 1099 and W2.
I received a settlement for a personal injury claim (my contract was not renewed, I was paid through the end of my existing contract). I understand that this money is not taxable, however the way the ... applies to Mississippi  ·  0 answers

Wrongful Demotion - Harm to Professional reputation
I've worked for my employer for almost 10 years. I recently was promoted from a Manager to Regional Manager. The recruiter forgot to process a Motor Vehicle check and reach out to me 2 weeks after i a... applies to California  ·  0 answers

What rights and potential remedies are available when an retaliated against due to FMLA
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for a serious health condition of my spouse. I was terminated by my employer due to a no-fault absence policy, but this termination was reversed after some of the... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

SUSPENSION FOR BEING ON DISABILITY/DISCRIMINATION/RETALIATION
My question is regarding medical leave. I was suspended without pay by my employer who is a Union Employer, for my absences. It was put in writing that the date of incident was the day I was placed on... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I sue someone for defemation of character and loss of wages if I lost my job because of false accusations of sexual harassment?
I was working at the Salvation Army and had worked there for seven years, and loved my job! We became under new management, and I enjoyed working with the assistant manager as he had a good sense of h... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Will the non-compete clause be enforceable in my situation?
Four years ago, I signed an employment contract with a non-compete clause with Company A. Company A is mainly in the business of training and contracting trained consultants out to larger consulting f... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Demoted and Pressured to Quit after insisting on receiving Promised Sales Commissions
I work for a major corporation in the Los Angeles area. In my job as a service technician we have opportunties to receive small commissions for sales referrrals (commissions are generally in the $50-$... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I work for the same client under non-competition in California
I am an employee of CXX under H1 visa and working for client X in California. I want to know if taking up employment with a competitor named CYY to work for the same client X is illegal and my current... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Is there anything I can do?
I have been with this company from 1997 to 2000. I had a break of service and came back in 2003. I was also the whistle blower. I had to do it to protect myself since I had been the personal assistant... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Would these actions fit the definition of retaliation?
I work for a federal agency. In 2006, while on educational leave, I filed a grievance through our employee grievance process alleging an unfair hiring practice by my supervisor. He arranged to promote... applies to Alaska  ·  0 answers

Verbal agreement/non-compete enforcable?
I have been working for a consulting company for about three years now, and have been dealing with multiple issues since year one. I was hired for a position at what I believed was a good wage, until ... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Federal Employee
I was a Federal Employee (TSA) and after 8 months on the job, I was put on admin leave for a month then terminated. The reason was "unsuitability". They say I "falsified" a document used in the employ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

What can I do to get comensated for vacation time accrued and discrimination charges agaist my forme
. Thank You.I was terminated in Az. I was employed 15 years same grocery store. .I then felt like my front end managers and store director assumed I was a liability at this point. Even when I had the ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Is this protected conduct, bogus explanation, and what is time limit?
I worked for Census Bureau temp employee. Complained to my crew leader & then to his supervisor about no follow up being done by my supervisor on employees who were not properly collecting Census data... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Is this protected conduct, bogus explanation, and what is time limit?
I worked for Census Bureau temp employee. Complained to my crew leader & then to his supervisor about no follow up being done by my supervisor on employees who were not properly collecting Census data... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Some Companies Don't like Ethical Questions
Hello, I was recently terminated from a company in what I think was the end of a retaliatory process. It started with my requesting an ombudsman or arbitrator, after I had not been able to resolve som... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Some Companies Don't like Ethical Questions
Hello, I was recently terminated from a company in what I think was the end of a retaliatory process. It started with my requesting an ombudsman or arbitrator, after I had not been able to resolve som... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Young, dumb and fired/layedoff I'm not even sure they know
I've started talks with another lawyer just as advice (she's a friend; finding someone to handle my case). However I figured i'd give this a shot and maybe someone would be interested. I worked for Fu... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Confused on how my notice turned into what seems to be some kind of retaliation
After bullying during senior staff meetings (I am the only female), constant snickers about me and my job across the table, verbal remarks about my shirt and buttons popping off due to my breasts and ... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Disparate Impact // Request for Counsel or referalls
My question is about disparate impact. Regarding my circumstances, I was an employee of very large corporation. As a protected employee engaging in a protected activity, namely intermittent FMLA, I pr... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Wrongful Termination
Do I have any chance of winning a wrongful or constructive termination case based on the following: Wrongful constructive termination I live in a community in PA. It is a HOA. For the period of 5/05 -... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can i be fired for my doctor putting me on a 2 and a half week leave of absense?
My doctor put me on a leave of absence at work for head trauma. He said i could go back to work in a week or 5 business days. After the week was up I went back to work and was overwhelmed by how much ... applies to California  ·  0 answers

Need help.. terminated after giving 2 week notice so my employer could get out of paying unused vacation time
On April 15th I submitted a written 2 week notice. After submitting my noticed I reviewed our company handbook which we were required to sign. In the handbook it stated if an employee provides a 2 wee... applies to New Jersey  ·  0 answers

I feel as though I am being retaliated against because I took an FMLA leave
On 7/2/09 I took a maternity LOA. On 8/4/09, I became eligible for FMLA. After some resistance and push back from my employer, my leave was finally designated as FMLA. My vacation pay was taken, but I... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  0 answers

I was terminated in Az. I was employed 15 years same grocery store. I did not fit in the click. I was being harassed consistently. I had an ulcer on my leg after a knee surgery. I hid the pain and discomfort from my employer in fear of loosing my job. Aft
. Thank You.I was terminated in Az. I was employed 15 years same grocery store. .I then felt like my front end managers and store director assumed I was a liability at this point. Even when I had the ... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Ok for employer to set 2 hour paid limit for completing mandatory online training?
I am a non-exempt employee in healthcare working in a fast-paced patient care area. My employer has quarterly mandatory online education requirements that must be completed by a certain date to mainta... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

How do I make it stop?
I am a 40+ yrs. old African-American male flight attendant for a domestic airline. I have been employed for several years. Throughout the duration of my employment as a flight attendant, I have repeat... applies to Illinois  ·  4 answers

Employment Agreement
I came recently(on 18th Oct2011) to USA on H1B visa, however, i was here in the year 2006,07 and 2008. I went back to India and got transferred my H1B with my current company. While transferring H1B, ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a Case??
In a previously submitted complaint form that was filed with the EEOC against my former employer, The Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel. I am filing a lawsuit against the manager of security, Ms. Mar... applies to North Carolina  ·  0 answers

What's the fml process for 2nd review of doctor verification?
On June 29 of last year I forgot to have another employee finish off 2 hours of my shift. I set out to travel stby and had a severe UC episode turned out laterto be severe hypokalemia so I returned ho... applies to Texas  ·  0 answers

Re: Discrimination - Am I too late? Is Union culpable, too?
I am a 44 year old professional female, a Union member, working for a major well-known corporation. I work in a male dominated field and women are outnumbered by men 4 to 1 at my location. There are 1... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

because I have a electrical background from Tennessee I would tell him no .. we should permit work
I am not sure what to do I want to file a lawsuit against him I was made to feel horrible about myself for going to the doctor's even though it was the pressures he put on us at work . He would always... applies to Washington  ·  0 answers

Non compete gives me little choice in employment
I signed a non-compete upon employment with an evaluation company 3 years ago (appraisals, evaluations, ect..) and worked in the Quality Assurance/Control aspect of the business. I had never spoken wi... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I want to know if I have a case for Discrimination I am disabled vet with a sick wife?
I work for the Federal Government, I am service connected disabled veteran with chronic severe migraines. My wife is completely disabled and on Social security disability. I miss work to take care of ... applies to Colorado  ·  0 answers

Is it illegal?
I recently was put in a very upsetting situation by employer not only for my job but my personal life as well, I just need to know if the actions being made legal and if i have any case based on sland... applies to Missouri  ·  0 answers

Fraud and Age Dscrimination
I was recently hired by a roofing company as an offer manager. I applied for the job through a online job board. I was contacted by the roofing company�s HR department, negotiated my starting wage, ... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

I was accused of sexual harassment against a female employee. I am a female. A happily married straight female.
I had worked for a major company up to April 9th. I am female accused of sexual harassment against another female. Everything was good. I was training in a certain location. The day before I was fired... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

No Salary Employee Bonus for 1/2 year Employment?
I recently left a position as a "civil designer," the equivalent of a non-licensed civil engineer, to pursue a JD degree. I was hired to produce drawings and to coordinate land development issues betw... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Legal action for a boss who violated a confidential conversation and has now created a very host
I am in management... A department head at a retirement village and I had an employee come to me with the concern / complaint regarding 2 other department heads... 1 of these is my counter-part at wor... applies to Oregon  ·  0 answers

freelancing while you have a full-time job
I work for a national trade magazine and freelance for local papers and magazines as a second job (since magazine editors don't pay much to start with). I've been doing it for more than five years. Re... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

job offer recinded after finding out about criminal background, protected under 23-A
I am located in upstate NY. We are protected by 23-A law here for discrimination against criminal background. I have never had a problem finding employment. However, I worked for an employer for almos... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

please see details
I am a machine builder, more specifically building custom automation, working on the electrical side, or as an electrician. I have worked 11 yrs in the field of building/wiring the machines, and the p... applies to Indiana  ·  0 answers

Are co workers allowed to do background checks and share information and harrass you?
I have been a stylist with this company for 2 years. Throughout the the first year and a half I kept getting called in by the owner for petty things other stylists made up about me. And they treated m... applies to Arizona  ·  0 answers

Sexual Harassment/Cybersecurity
I am posting this in an attempt to assist a friend who is a male employee (I will refer to him as “George” for the remainder of this post). George worked on a regular basis with an individual, who... applies to Virginia  ·  0 answers

Failed settlement clauses, discrimination, retailiation
This question will be somewhat lengthy because I read over many of your sample complaints and noticed a constant appeal to more information =). I'm a hearing impaired individual and wear two hearing a... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Three years ago I was hired by the L.A. County Office of Education as a secretary. After receiving FBI and DOJ clearance I went to work for a supervisor who was also new. She is very motivated and set... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Seeking Defamation Attorney for Libel, Slander, and Personal Injury from unlawful, inaccurate drug testing in relation to Workers Compensation Law as a constitutional violation of law under Eighth Amendment Search & Seizure.
Dear Sir or Madam: I am referred to you by the internet as a law firm which engages in Constitutional Law, and/or has a Pro Bono Program to help those with major constitutional issues. I have been dis... applies to New York  ·  0 answers

Can my boss make me work against doctors orders? Can he fire me but not others for the same reasons?
I have been working where I'm working for 5 years, with CVS Pharmacy. I've transferred twice, making 3 stores that I've worked at. I'm a shift supervisor. I have two kids. Just recently, I've been hav... applies to Michigan  ·  0 answers

Non compete agreement
I am considering a job opportunity and my future employer is asking me to sign the following non-compete agreement. My question is can you review the agreement and let know how strong is the agreement... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was injured at work, but they had me submit FMLA papers. Have I forfeited my WC claim?
Closed head injury at work on 8/30, a Thurs, but didn't realize had grade 2 concussion (although I did report it to my supervisor-just didn't realize it was quite so serious). After holiday weekend fu... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

IRA WITHDRAW WHILE ON EUC
What are, if any, rules about withdrawing from a traditional IRA while on EUC. applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence?
What can you do if an employer says they have video evidence but also state as the employee you are not allowed to see it? How can you defend yourself if you know the accusation is not true but not ab... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Job terminated whil still on Work Comp tretment
I am a senior computer engineer. I was diagnosed with carpol tunnel injury. My company accepted this injury as work related and since then I am on work Comp insurance. I am still going through treatme... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Took new job and got laid off in 2 weeks. I am denied benefits, how can I appeal this?
Worked a job for over 2 years, and left to take a better paying job. Worked 7 12s for 2 weeks and got laid off due to lack of work. My benefits are denied because I wasn't at my new job for over 3 wee... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

out of state employer
My employer is based out of Iowa, do i get minimum wage increase? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

if a position is being eliminated shouldn't there be a severence offered
My position is being eliminated, but there has been no mention of severence. Is this legal? FYI - I am an 'at weill' employee. applies to California  ·  2 answers

Termination - With or Without Cause?
Does an amployer - at the time of termination - have to state whether the termination is "with" or "without" cause? I was terminated by my employer, who refused to take a position on the reason for my... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Servance agreement
My questions is I am getting a servance package and there is a claus about not sueing the company. Can I sign under distress because I do want to sue for discrimination. or do i ask for more money to ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Fired for refusing a longer commute?
I would rather be laid off than fired due to the resulting benifits. If my company moves and creates a 30 minute longer commute for me (each way) can I be fired for refusing to work at the new locatio... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I was offered a severence package and have not yet signed it. Now I'm under investigation for workplace theft. This false accusation happened post severence offer. Can they with hold my severence now
I'm under investigation for theft. They have not proven this allegation, nor can they as far as I know. Considering I did not do it. Contract was offered prior to accusation. applies to Oregon  ·  1 answer

Law in NY?
Recently, my fiancee got layed off from a company he worked for for nine years. They called him into the office and handed him only a check for one week severence and sent him on his way. I have been ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

2nd severence pkg from same company
I will be laidoff as of Feb 1, 2004. I have 14.5 years with this company. I was laidoff Jan 2002 from the same company and was given a severence package (2 weeks /year). My service time was reinstaed ... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Gender Discrimination
Hi, I have a question about gender discrimination. Is there state (OH) or federal law protections for gender discrimination under small employers? If an employer has 10-15 (or less) employees does tha... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

holding paycheck for not cleaning vehical
My husband works for an electrical company who is holding his paycheck until he cleans out his work van, it is company issued. Is this legal? and for how long can he hold the check. Technically he was... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer use my paid vacation hours without my consent
Took 3 days off for being sick. My employer used 2 days of my earned vacation without my consent applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How do I protect my professional reputation before I am "set up" to be fired??
I am the director of a PA nonprofit organziation. I have done a fine job going above and beyond my job description throughout my 1 year of employement despite an apathetic and unaccountable board of d... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

My Colorado company is changing the commission structure, is this legal?
My Colorado company is changing the commission structure a week before the quarter ends. The company claims that the commission plan is the same, but through the quarter the sales managers and directo... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

My position was terminated today , I was given a final paycheck minus the negative PTO I had . I am salary now , I was considered hourly when I originally went negative with vaca time. There was no written policy or a signature from me agreeing to lose th
H applies to Rhode Island  ·  1 answer

Employer Smoking Ban
My employer is implementing a no smoking policy everywhere on the premises including outside the building and the parking lot. Can they legally implement if the property is not owned by the company, i... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I had an open claim with a construction company that started January 15th 2017. It was seasonal work so we had lack of work in the winter. I took a new job in August 2017 working for a demolition company. Due to cold temperatures we had to get laid off on
I was laid off from my new job that I worked from August to December. Can I use an old claim from January 2017 that I had with my previous employer or do I need to start a new one? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is the non-compete clause in the contract I signed valid and enforceable
I work form home in a full-time salaried position for a research company. They also hire some peers on a project basis. They are moving into an office late this year. My husband moved out of state for... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

If an employee gives their two weeks notice and then retracts it, do I need to accept it?
I have an employee who gave his two weeks notice by email. My boss spoke with him and asked him to take a day to think about it. If he comes back and says he wants to stay, do we need to accept the re... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What qualifies as
My boss went on vacation for a weekend while I was working. I decided I wanted to quit my job so I WROTE my two weeks notice, put it on her desk along with my things. I only had 2 shifts in the next 2... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My boss granted me vacation time but has not given me hours after I returned, do I have rights here?
I asked for vacation with 2-3 months notice, it was granted. Now my boss will not answer my phone calls and is leaving my texts on read. I work for a health store in vitamin sales, deli, and stocking ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I live in Illinois, we are now
We are sheltering in place in Illinois. We have two new hires starting 3/30/30 and 4/6/20. We would like to move their start date to 4/8/20 due to sheltering in place. Their offer letter said "We are ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

What is the employer required to compensate if your position is eliminated?
If your position is eliminated, does the employer have to give two weeks notice, or subsequently compensate you for the two weeks' salary? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Company property vs personal property a coworker took considered theft once i told him
My employer provides date stampers. However my coworker purchased two one of which he gave to me because he chose to personalize his with his name. We are the only two in the office with these. My oth... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My non-compete does Not designate a distance
The company I work for is based in Seattle, WA. My office is located in my home. The company is a national referral service for senior housing and senior care. Paragraph 9 of the Proprietary Informati... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Wrongfully terminated without progressive discipline
I was terminated without notice today, without any form of progressive discipline, for what I consider to be an error in judgement while executing my retail job duties for The Bombay Co. Recently I co... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

Stolen Confidential Information
I am being sued by my former employer for using "stolen confidential information" to solicit business from their clients. The client in question was also sued but subsequently dismissed. The client di... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have a non-compete with my present employer. The company is an OH, IT reseller that sells Cisco, and HP/Aruba and WatchGuard equipment. The company has lost its reseller level with all the companies. I f I go to a company that has valid reseller levels
I have a non-compete with my present employer. The company is an OH, IT reseller that sells Cisco, and HP/Aruba and WatchGuard equipment. The company has lost its reseller level with all the companies... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Company is based in OH & I take a job in GA, noncompete is judged by OH or GA laws?
I work for a Software as a Service (SAAS)company that offers only users on their system media buying and placement. I provide consultations and media and buying services. My noncompete says that for 1... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I am a manager at a locally owned Subway restaurant in Orange County California. Do I qualify for an additional hazard payrate for working under a State of Emergency declaration ? We are open under restrictions, limited hours, take-out & delivery only, et
I am a manager at a locally owned Subway restaurant in Orange County California. Do I qualify for an additional hazard payrate for working under a State of Emergency declaration ? We are open under re... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Company merged with another now goes by different name
My current employer merged with a larger company and no longer has the same name. It goes by a new LLC created after/ for the merger. I had signed a contract initially prior to the merger that had a n... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can I be denied overtime because I have a work comp injury in Missouri?
I recently had surgery on my elbow and it is through worker comp. My company is denying me any overtime due to my injury although I'm working regular time. Can they deny me overtime hours? applies to Missouri  ·  1 answer

Am I entitled to overtime?
I work for an auction company through an agency. Last week I worked 8 hours on Monday, 9 hours on Tuesday, 10 hours on Wednesday, 14 on Thursday and 10 on Friday. I was paid for 8 hours regular and 1 ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Non-Compete Employer leaving area
I currently work for a contract company that provides ultrasound services to a local hospital. We were recently informed that the hospital will not be renewing the contract in Feb and we will be w/o a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can't Work With Former Employees???
I'm being let go and looking for work with companies that DO NOT compete with my former employer. That said, my non-comp has a clause that states I will not "employ, assist in the employment of or OTH... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I have been working for 35 years with the same company but have no 401k or retirment funds am I entitled to something?
I have been employed with the same company for 35 years without 401K or Retirement funds now my employer retired and his children taken over I am 62 years old am I entilted to anything. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

non-compete clause - promotions
Can my employer make a promotion (into management) contingent on me signing a non-compete clause? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Re: Mandatory overtime
Let me rectify the mandatory overtime question...upon trying to negotiate with the supervisor about the overtime, (stating that I could not do it due to a lot of off work obligations this week)I was t... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete Clause
I worked for a company who has an employment clause that states after you leave their employment, you cannot work for any of their clients for 2 years. If this client is no longer their client but it ... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

IF EMPLOYEE QUITS HIS JOB TO GO TO ANOTHER COMPANY AND THEY LAY HIM OFF CAN HE COLLECT AGAINST MY COMPANY
We have a full time employee who resigned from his job for another job. He was laid off from that job and has now filed for unemployed against us. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

suspended from work without any notice, what can I do about this?
Was told I was not going to be needed at the place of work by a fellow employee not a boss. Didn't get notified by phone call or in writing to know if I was suspended or terminated. applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Can I pursue sexual harassment against a coworker who is currently pursuing harassment against me?
Is it considered retaliation on my part if I decide to pursue a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker who is pursuing a harassment complaint against me at the same time? Months ago I was vict... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is there a time frame?
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I worked for a factory for 2 years. I found a closer job so I quit and started my new job. My first week there I was fired due to a supposed personal conflict. It was about an altercation that previously happened, over two years ago. I didn't know the per
My employer initially said it was low performance then added how the other employee felt threatened or worried about my presence there. We worked seperate shifts and I never even knew he was there unt... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer revoke vacation time after it has been earned?
My mother-inlaw works in Mesa, AZ as a nurse practitioner for a family practice medical office. She has been employed there for 17 years. She has been earning vacation time the same way and at the sam... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can a non compete be enforced if your former employer is in a lawsuit for its own breach?
You work for company X which has locations all over the country. You sign a non compete. Some top level members feel things need to change and break off and form company Y (taking all things learned w... applies to Washington  ·  1 answer

Can I take pre-approved PTO during my two week notice period?
I gave my two week notice on 9/5/2017, making my last day 9/19/2017. I have preapproved PTO scheduled (a half day this week and a floating holiday next week). My manager told me that if I take this ti... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is this enforeceable
Hi I signed a non-compete agremment with an OH company that in pertinent part states that: I 'shall not provide the same or similar services as those he/she provides to OH COMPANY to any other person ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Restaurant Scheduling
After being out ill for a week my employer requested that I bring in a doctor's note clearing me to work, which was done. Now I have not been put back on the schedule since. How long do I wait until I... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If a previous employer sends you business is their non compete still valid?
I worked for an employer for almost 13 yrs and she made me sign a non compete 2 yrs after being there or be fired. 3 other workers and I left due to mistreatment by the employer. Since I left and went... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

can you taperecord a company training meeting with out thier permission
can you taperecord a training meeting with out the permission from the person giving the training applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Due to Covid-19, my employment in PA stopped. UC application was denied.
In PA, my application for UC was denied because I didn't meet the credit weeks in my base year. I am not working due to school closure from Covid-19. Can an exception be made, or will these requiremen... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Is a non-compete agreement valid if it is not co-signed by the company?
I just received a copy of the non-compete agreement I had signed a few years ago and the HR coordinator pointed out that it had not been co-signed by someone from the company. He was concerned that it... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My Boss told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife.
This may seem like an odd situation. My Manager(boss) told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife( x wife or seperated)He based this on the fact that we where at the same place at the same time.... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If an employer changes a bonus structure offered as an agreement of employment, have they breached
I intereviewed with a health company regarding a position which included relocation from Texas to Virginia. They included as part of the offer/ agreement, inclusion of an incentive bonus which was hea... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

My boss and co-workers are acting like high school kids
I need someone's help... I started working for a pet stoe back in January of this year. Everything was going fine for a while and my job was great. I was basically allowed to do what I wanted and beca... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Former Employer Not Adhering to Their Non-Compete Agreement
I signed a non-compete with my former employer. I am in the 3rd month of a 24 month non-compete. The non-compete stating that I would be paid a specific amount of money for the duration of the non-com... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

discrimination
We are a Mfgr with 80 employees. One is returning to work from vacation with a flight layover in Hong Kong. Her co-workers are concerned about SARS. May we require her to wait 10 days before returning... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Wrongful termination?
Employed with an company for close to 20 years. I was given shares which makes Me a shareholder. The paperwork I signed states that based on me owning shares I can terminate my position at any given t... applies to Ohio  ·  3 answers

How can I go to HR about my manager without her retaliating?
I went to the HR manager about my manager’s lack of leadership, fairness in job distribution and exclusion in discussion regarding my job. Now my manger has completely excluded me from the departmen... applies to California  ·  3 answers

Abusive Work Environment, Taped Conversation
I recently quit my job because of an abusive shift manager. This shift manager would bump into me. Yell at the top of his lungs at me, intentionally pretend not to hear me, and skip me when it was my ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Clocking out for restroom use
Can employer's make you clock out into lunch everytime you have to use the restroom? What I mean is not during your normal lunch time, or break just while you are on production line etc. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

question about pregnancy
Is it legal to sent a pregnant female who is married to leave the state perminately applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer


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Is this retaliation?
I worked for a medium sized non-profit agency for 24 years maintaining an outstanding employment record. In the past 2 years the Director has forced staff to make numerous questionable and possibly il... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can a public act recently enacted void a non-compete non-solicit contract that was violated before the public act
I am the employer -the employee violated the noncompete 6 months ago and is trying to get my case dismissed because of PA19 -117 sec 305 which has now made these agreements void but they weren't at ti... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

Didn't sign a non-compete, what now?
I had hired a sales rep but I did not have a non-compete agreement signed. Now he has left my company, with my contacts in his computer. Is there anything I can do or I am completely out of luck in th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Father on maternity leave
I work at a small company that only employs about 30 people. Is there a law that covers a father for taking time off to be with his wife and new born child? I was told that we don't fall under the FML... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongfull Termination
I have been working for this employer for the better part of two and a half years. Having no sick days available points were collected as a consequence of calling off or coming late. This was a new po... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

TX: Can employers require me to use my accrued PTO to cover a an optional team building meeting lasting two days & away from home?
My company takes us all for an off-site event every year. It's at an entertaining city location, and the program spans Thursday - Sunday. It’s optional, but not going is frowned upon. We do team-bui... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Dose my work place have to make accomadations for pregnancy restrictions?
I hve worked for the local wal-mart store for 5 years. I am 6 months pregnant and have been put on restrictions. I am allowed to work for 8 hrs. but not allowed to be on my feet for more than 4 hrs. I... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Fired for failure to falsify critical paperwork
I was let go by my employer of only 30 days this morning for refusing to "fudge" data related to critical quality control characteristics of parts. These parts are used in commercial aircraft, militar... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I suggested to submit notice of my leaving my organization but was then given two weeks by my employer. I do not wish to quit and communicated this. Can they do this?
In a difficult time I suggested that *maybe* I should quit my organization. I retracted my statement but my employer then gave me until June 6th. I did not officially submit notice nor did I giver her... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

I signed a non-compete on 2/27/2007, and was let go 6/19/2019, is there a statue of limitation?
I was let go of my job after over 12 years of employment at a collection agency, I had started worked for another agency that did things completely different. My old boss served a cease and desist to ... applies to Delaware  ·  1 answer

wont send me my check after being threatened(physically)
I was threatened by another employee at work which nothing was done about it..I decided to walk out an quit...tired of the harrassment.Anyhow the company sent me a letter stating they stopped my direc... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a fired employee then be rehired by me without violating nocompete clause?
My elderly mother received in home healh care from a company. One of their caregivers was terminated by the company, and then hired by the family as a independent contractor providing the same health ... applies to Missouri  ·  1 answer

Can I refuse to be sold to a franchise?
I work for a corporate store that is being sold to a franchise. Can I refuse to be sold as part of the deal and continue working for the corporation? Is the corporation essentially firing me? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My company rights
2 employees left our business to go on to competitor in our no compete states no work for 1 year and a 25 mile rad. we feel company is poaching are people. I had an attorney send letters to employees ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

I have attendance issues and have FMLA. I don't know what I can do.
I have been sick with different illnesses related to my current serious health diagnosis. I applied for and was approved for FMLA. Prior to this, I have had difficulties at work. One minute it was my ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Fired after giving notice of resignation - what can I do?
Once an employee turns in his/her resignation is it illegal for the employer to lay the employee off? applies to Ohio  ·  3 answers

Is Non-compete Agreement enforceable if the employer has no more business with the client
I was laid off from the current employer (Say, X) because they don't have any clients and its hard to keep all the consultants. I signed a non-compete agreement with X when I joined them 2 years ago. ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Non Compete statement
Mel...My employer made me sign a non-compete about 4 months after I started to work for them. I received nothing in consideration. I have been in Construction sales for 15years and it is all I can do.... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Sign or be fired
I work as a night auditor at a hotel. My employer wants me to sign a paper giving them permission to deduct from my wages any amount applicable for errors that might occur when handling customer payme... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Fired for signing a union card.
I signed a union card and two days later I was fired. The company first told me I was fired for something that was okay under company policy, then said it was for something two other employees did wit... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to be terminated after giving 2 weeks notice?
Just gave my 2 weeks notice with current employer and he terminated me on the spot, I am curious if there is any sort of compensation to make up for the 2 weeks I am unemployed. applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Facing Title / Salary Change
If offered a job title and salary change (lower) and not accepted, is it considered a layoff. Current position being reevaluated. No performance issues exist. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Required Overtime
Is there a limit to the amount of over time an employer can require from and employee without penalizing the employee for refusing to work excessive overtime. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Fired because new boss doesn't like my style?
I work as a RN coordinator (supervisor)in Phila. PA. My job descreption reads as a assistent manager,my staff of 80 generaly loves the work that I do for them. A new Manager was hired to be my boss an... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If I am being fired by a company do I have to sign a non-compete agreement?
I cussed at the president of my company and now feel he will fire me soon. I have never signed a non-compete but feel the company will pressure me into signing one before I leave. What "consideration"... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

If no non-compete clause was ever signed, can I still use client info. in new business?
I never signed a non-compete clause. I quit my job and want to start a competing business. I kept clients' names and cities in a daytimer, and client information sheets given to me by the company to c... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I'm a RN and was falsly accused of being intoxiated at work Friday and I have not heard anything yey. I am on suspension
I cannot get a lawyer to represent me applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Question on suspension
My district manager suspended me, he said I was showing inappropriate texts. I have never been wrote up. And when he suspended me I still was not wrote up or told what the text was applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Enplyer won'
My employer won't put me on payroll on the claim that I am not an employee, but a consultant. I certainly *am* an employee. What can I do to make my employer comply? Is there a governmental department... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Should I file an appeal and file with State personnel review board?
My unemployement was denied. I was terminated. Company stated I did not follow agency protocols and procedures but are unable or unwilling to tell me what procedures I have violated. I desperated need... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can i ask for a non compete (clause contained in the employment agreement) after the employee was hired (time lapsed over 6 months since original date of hire)
applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is this be Family leave retaliation?
I work in the state of California. I recently took three weeks off to care for my wife as she is having a very troublesome pregnancy. Her doctor completed the standard fmla certification form that I w... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is there a distance requirement for a patio location for smokers.
I would like to provide a patio for smokers at my facility. Is there a distance from the building or just the requirement to prevent the smell of smoke? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Lay-off and 2 year non-compete agreement
I work for a large chemical company and signed a non-compete clause which forbids me from working for ANY other company in any business in which my current company does business/sells product for 2 ye... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Retailation for trying to prevent discrimination against others
I am faculty at a private university. Last year I actively sought to stop what I considered to be discrimination against minorities in our admission process. My activities included filing a complaint ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Havent recieved my Expenses
My employer owes me $5500 in unpaid expenses I incurred before I left the company. I have called HR, the controller and even the CFO in trying to get my check. 9 weeks have past and the only answer I ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

i have a 6 month non-compete. if i hate my job, then isn't this to my advantage to just quit?
that way, i can emjoy 6 months paid and not have to work and just take soem time off. thanks! applies to New York  ·  1 answer

worked for a major bank for 17 years-(I was a Vice president) was terminated but received no severen
applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

The proper procedure for terminating a Village Administrator was flagrantly ignored.
Approx. 18 months ago I was dismissed from my job as a Village Administrator in Chauncey, OH., for the reason that the new mayor wanted a more "physical" administrator. I lost my leg in a farm acciden... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer wrote me a paycheck and it bounced?
This is part time job for me at a golf course. They wrote me the check on 12/17 and it bounced...they keep blowing me off to write me a new check...what are my rights? Thanks! applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Terminated due to affair
I was a contract worker at an agency. My boss was the director. My boss and I had an affair. When HIS supervisor found out, I was terminated from my position due to "unprofessional behavior". My boss ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I take legal action if I'm getting bullyed and my HR/Supervisors don't do anything??
I would like to sue my company. I used to love going to work always excited and always early! Now I am getting bullyed and don't want to get out of bed my anxiety depression and panic attacks are hitt... applies to Washington  ·  2 answers

Releasing an Employee on Maternity Leave
If a small employer (15 employees) has an employee with marginal performance (never documented)who goes on maternity leave and has a temp in the office who is an exceptional worker, can the employer t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Terminated and Defamed
The plant that I had worked for for 29+ years was in serious trouble. I went to the Personnel Manager. I expressed my concerns about the current Plant Managers' ethics and abilities. I gave examples a... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What if they hire a younger person to take my job and want to transfer me to a different job.
Age 57, earnings >$100k, manager, 10 years seniority. My employer has made it known that they want a young management team and set out to find a younger person to take my job. I have never been reprim... applies to Ohio  ·  4 answers

Waiting period to rehire?
I was recently terminated from my job. I was told the termination was not based on performance but that the position was eliminated due to a reorganization in the department and my skills did not fit ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

hostile work enviorment
My girlfriend has been battling cancer for over two years. She also is prone to seizures due to her condition. She works at an adult day care center. The first year she worked there the management was... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongfully Fired
My situation is I was laid off 2 weeks ago because of "Lack of work". This week, I was called back in and they had a meeting and told me that they suggest that I move. So I went home and told my landl... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

If I accepted a settlement to not file a lawsuit does the payment still count as income for taxes?
I planned to file a lawsuit against my former employer over withheld wages. I was offered a settlement explicitly to not file a suit. Is it still considered income/wages for the sake of taxes or is it... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

Enforcement of non compete
Can an employer do selective non compete I'm an employee for a consulting company and provided programming service for the client on project A. My company moved me out of town to another project. Now ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?
I was terminated from my previous employer on May 23, 2001. I have not contacted a lawyer since that time due to not having a job and no means to fund a lawsuit. I am now employed again, but am afraid... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a city hire candidates for an internal position with an interview only process or must they test
A local city is hiring for a full time position with only internal part time candidates allowed to apply. they want to do interviews only but now are being advised a testing process may be needed. in ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was wrongful terminated by my boss who was intoxicated
My boss showed up to the work site drunk to bully and intimate me. I stay on site and put up with his attitude. I left the site with all my tasks complete AND hand delivered the samples to the lab. He... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do 16-17 year olds have to obtain a work permit for a very temporary job?
We hire 16-17 year olds on a per day basis to file and move charts for us. I now understand that I need them to obtain a work permit, rather than just a parental note and new hire documentation. Is th... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

What concerns should I have if I don't know if I signed a non compete with Employer who fired me?
applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

If my employer never said u r fired but basically stood over me told me took pack my tools or if I didn't they would put my grooming tools 600$ worth I might add outside for ne1 to take then tell me I'm the 1 who said I was quiting when I never said that
I was asked a week prior to come in early so I did this is on 12/21/16 then out of nowhere I'm being approached by an old manager n the investigator they said oh we figured out the 1st time we were wr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is my employment agreement enforceable or am I employed at-will?
I am a medical provider in Oregon. In 2016, I signed an employment agreement that stated my employment could be terminated without cause by any party with 90-day notice. I signed, but have confirmatio... applies to Oregon  ·  1 answer

Can recertified FMLA be dennied if a required class is taken during the time specified ?
I had an ruptured diviticuli which resulted in abdominal abcess and two hospilizations with surgery. I obtained the required paperwork from MD and submitted and was on FMLA leave from july 10th to the... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What can I do if I am working in a Hostile enviorment and am being targeted by my assistant manager?
I have been working for a property managment company. I have some question's about Hostile work enviorment. I have been working with my company for about 2 months now, and am now faced with a assistan... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

As a 1099 employee after a year I am being asked to sign a non-compete
After just over a year of working with a company as a 1099, they are now asking for me to sign a non-compete agreement. The company is a marketing agency that currently is exclusive to the hospitality... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Do I have any legal grounds against my company for not protecting me from workplace violence?
I was being threatened by a coworker in November/December of 2011. This coworker was being moved to another division within the company. She didn't want to be moved and wanted my position to avoid hav... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Discriminatoin
Thank you for your response to my question concerning the disrimination of employees and commission. Unfortunatly I was correct that when I went into work today for confronting him that I would be ter... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Am I a victim of retaliation?
I was terminated after informing the administration at the healthcare facitity where i worked, that patients were dying from neglect and abuse. Am i a victim of retaliation? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an Employer Post date your termination?
Can an Employer Post date your termination? Fact: here is the Email I received from the head of HR on June 19th 2001 XXXX, As per our telephone conversation of June 19, 2001, please consider June 2, 2... applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

I recently failed probation for the Ca State.i am on UI. On appeal,employer wants letter of resignation. Will this result in payback to UI?
State of Ca. I appealed and received UI. Would I have to payback UI I have collected? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case if I was hired under false pretense and am now being discriminated against?
I have a two-part question: do I have a case if my supervisor recruited me under false pretense and is now discriminating against me as the only black fairly young member of his team? My supervisor re... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

final paycheck
I was fired two weeks ago (12/4/03), and I still haven't recieved my final paycheck. Our payday was the 5th, but he still won't tell me when I can expect my check. What can I do? applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I sue employer for withholding my check wrongfully or is there penalties in New York state?
I quit my job October 17th the next payroll was generated October 28th which I should have had my last check. I contacted her November 1st she said it was mailed out I have yet to receive it. I'm wait... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was recently hired for the same company I worked for the last 6 years just different location. I received and offer letter through email and signed paperwork even signed the hourly rate notice for employees trained one day and even purchased new uniform
I was recently hired for the same company I worked for the last 6 years just different location. I received and offer letter through email and signed paperwork even signed the hourly rate notice for e... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Breaks
I work for a manufacturing company that seems to be treating employees bad. I am the a.p./a.r. person and I was told that I am not entitled to any breaks. I work from 8a.m. until 5p.m. and have a 45 m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I give notice and it is accepted, can I be let go before the agreed date?
I gave a longer than normal notice for a job I am leaving. My boss knew it was coming and asked me to give more time because the holidays were coming and there were concerns we would not get it all do... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Dismissed for conflict in personalities
Can I be terminated due to a conflict of personalities? Yesterday I was dismissed by my employer. I was told that my work was good. He even offered to write me a letter or recommendation. He said his ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Was this fair is there something I can do about this situation?
Hello I was fired from my job last night. I told the assistant manager If I could com into work at a later time which was supposed to be 7:30. I was running later and I didn't walk into work until 8. ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Emplyer's Refusal to give Letter of Termination
My friend recently got a letter from the NYS Dept. of Labor telling her that her request for unemploymeny benefits was denied because her former employer contends that she voluntarily quit on Dec. 24,... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer discharge you for excessive absences without a previous counsling
I worked for a company that has recent discharged me due to excessive absences. I was never written up for these absences and provided a doctor's note due to the fact most absences more medically rela... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Does a law set a maximum on the number of hours worked?
Is there a law stating a maximum amount of voluntary overtime an employee can work in a work week? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

yes my work is deeming them selves an essential business during this crisis which wtih me and all of my coworkes dont agree with that statment. On top of that statement there is no really action be taken to ensure the safety of us, they are pushing the bi
thats about all i got applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Re-organized Dept. Not Compensated, Previous Position Given to My Direct Report
My department was reorganized. The new position I was placed in is a higher grade, higher salary. I was told it was a lateral move, and not compensated for it. I do not like the area they placed me, i... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

3 months ago, I resigned and told my employer that my last day will be June 30. This morning, my employer told me that today is my last day. Can I ask to be paid until end of June?
I am Global Sales VP. I live in FL and my company head office is in California applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Do I have a contructive discharge, retaliation, discrimination case?
-Beginning of Oct. new CEO from Dallas, so is not familiar with Houston market -CEO informs all 3 clinical liaisons MUST bring in 20 patients from each territory by end of the month or else... -Never ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

What defines a client
My old company which I left on what I thought was good terms, is making noise about enforcing my non compete. I was in sales for an IT consulting company, and I am now more focused on recruiting. Am I... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work on a remodeling crew. We go into private residences to work. I left work yesterday because of a smoking customer. What are my rights here? Do I have to breath smoke just because of my job? Or does my employer have to provide me with a smoke free wo
My question provides all the details. I have to go into private residences for work. I'm allergic to smoke. What are my rights? What are my employers rights? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Does termination void a non-competition?
I was recently terminated without any reasonable cause and was wanting to know if my non-competition agreement is still valid. applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Withdrawn offer
I received and accepted a written job offer for a Florida sales position for a company based in NC. One week after receiving and accepting the offer, and after giving notice to my current employer, th... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

husband fault - can i apply for spousal support
my soon to be ex husband got me discharge from my job of 16 years coz he is vindictive that i filed an order of protection against him. now i have no job and no income. he also filed for divorce 10 mo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My daughter entered into her place of employment with two other co-workers for on off the clock event. The manager pulled them into the office and fired all of them because he stated that they smelled like weed. Is this legal?
My daughter entered into her place of employment with two other co-workers for on off the clock event. The manager pulled them into the office and fired all of them because he stated that they smelled... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My employer has withheld payment and bounced paychecks. Can I resign immediately?
My employer has bounced 3 paychecks in 12 months and has delayed payment several times as well. The company is in obvious financial distress and I wish to leave. Can I resign immediately without givin... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can an employer force an employee to take vacation, whether or not they have the vacation time accrued, because the company shuts down between Christmas and New Years?
Company closes between Christmas and New Years - can the company force an employee to take vacation, even if the employee has no vacation time accrued? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

We are union and we have a contract ...But
The Union will not uphold the contract. The Contract states,"The schedule cannot be changed w/o the employees' permission. Our company is changing schedules, policy, such as time-off, and hours. We al... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

please answer
do i have the right to see my files at my last place of employment applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

non-compete compliance
My non-compete states that I can not contact anybody who has been a client of my former firm in the last 3 years. I was one of 25 salespeople. Should I ask for a list of all of their clients for the l... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is there a law in Illinois regarding what jobs can be salary or hourly?
I was offered a new position with my employer. I was told that I would be paid salary. Before I started my new position, my boss told me that I was not allowed to be paid salary because of Illinois la... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

If I signed a no compete in 99 will it still hold even though I have been treated badly for years?
I signed a no compete in 1999, for years other employees and I have been treated badly. We finally have got the courage to leave. She slanders us to other people and calls us at home and yells at us. ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Justification for Employee Lay Off
If a person is laid off with the explanation being RIF, and there are two people with the same job title and only one is laid off, is justification needed on why one person was laid off and not the ot... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can a company deny vacation which has already been approved?
Can a company deny vacation which has already been approved? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Company asking for a new resignation letter
After being on Short term disability for almost five months I was released back to work. Upon handing in my release note from the doctor I also gave my written two weeks notice of resignation. Since a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is my non-compete still enforceable?
I signed a non-compete with a company, but worked for a division of the company, that division has been sold and all the employees had to reapply. Is the non-compete still enforceable? I have not reap... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my employer fire me after I give my two weeks notice?
I am 18 and have worked in a law office for the past 3 and a half years. One week ago today I put in my two weeks notice to my employer. Today (due to circumstances out of my control), I was significa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Lawyer needs lawyer.
In January I left my employ with a Chicago law firm and moved to a new job in Tucson AZ. Part of my compensation at my old firm (7 attorneys)involved an annual bonus which, due to poor record keeping ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Do you have to sign a non compete after you have been employed with out one signed for 20 years?
My employer is giving me 3 days to sign a non-compete contract. I have been employed with this company for over 20 years. I knew they had these agreements but other employees who signed them were comp... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My boss threatened to physically assault me and I quit. Can I sue? Can I collect UC Benefits?
My boss, who is a male, approx. 6' tall & 400 lbs., threatened to punch me in my face. I am a 5'3" tall, 130 lbs. female. He was intoxicated and angry that I talked over him while he was berating all ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Should I just let them terminate or try to fight it?
My employer currently has me on a final for a PIP. The problem is that they're are purposely setting me up for failure. I believe they're doing this because of my protected characteristic. -They have ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

job titles and duties
applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

is an employer allowed to say he is going to fuck me or kill me
is a chinese owner allowed to constantly say he is going to fuck me a(as in hurt me)or say he is going to kill me if i hired a certain person? is he allowed to take percentage of credit card tips? is ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Is the noncompete still enforcable for nursing?
I worked as a nurse for a home health agency and one day, after being there for 10 months, my employeer asked me to sign a noncompete clause or be terminated. I was still terminated within a week. As ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I had a mental breakdown due to stress and anxiety from work. The more I tried to do wht was asked the more I was told I was wrong and written up. The treatment I received enhanced my mental state to the point of
wanting to end my own life. And that was told to my employer. The last day I was in the office I was repremanded as usual and advised them that my doctor felt I should be in a hospital program and tha... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Wrongful termination
I was terminated from my position as an Instalaltion Manager on 9/5/06. This was upon return from a scheduled vacation. Seven days prior to my vacation, I had an extreme anxiety attack at work brought... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a signed separation and settlement agreement be voided if law broken?
I was laid off due to Elimination of Position; however they hired 1 person before I left and within a month later, they hired another person to do my job. I'm 61, and they are both under 40. I feel th... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Terminated shortly after volunteering info
Well, I excercised my legal right and volunteered information to OSHA (9-10-02) and volunteered information to the Indiana State board of Health (10/29), I formally asked for my job duties in writing.... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

TWC claims against limited partnership
Several of our employees won Texas Workforce Comm claims against us. The company, a limited partnership, is now out of business but we did not file bankruptcy. Can the TWC or employees go after any of... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Racial Discrimination or at will?
I work for a large insurance agency (at-will). 5 months ago a coworker refused to work for a producer any longer due to his work ethic. I also work for said producer but not with her. The co. did not ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Discrimination gender and race
I was terminated "for cause" and the reason suggested was relationship with clients. I am female and asian. My company was recently bought out and the new management have replaced 3 out of 5 "legacy" ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Is the a set amount of time with a company before you can file for Un-employment
E applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Promotion with a promised raise after 3 months
I was prompted to a supervisor and was promised a raise after 3 months in position. An email was sent out to the organization announcing my promotion , I have emailed HR, and have escalated this to up... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

i was fired 3 months ago. my employer paid me what they said they owe me. 3 months later they call and say i have a check. do they owe me wages from the day i got fired to now
does my employer owe me wages from the date i was fired. which is 3 months later. they said they have a check waiting for me. applies to California  ·  2 answers

I work in property management and my complex went on the market and were being offered a
Is it a "bonus" to foolishly get those to sign it but really something with a fluffy name that misguides the employee and therefore will make them in eligible for unployment? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I was discharged from a temporary position for being wrongfuly accused of damaging property.
I was working through a temp agency for a company. I was discharted on August 17, after having worked there since November 2009. I was due to be hired as a full time employee on August 23. I was told ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

harrasment or discrimination?
I had a question for you earlier, but left the wrong e-mail address. Sorry about that. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have a non compete that I signed 15 years ago.
The non compete is 15 years old, I am now 63 and have been let go d/t economic considerations. I have been offered a job with a competitor. Is the non compete enforceable? Everything has changed since... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I refuse to answer questions that may get my office manager fired?
My job is to mail out the acct-receivable statements. I have found that the office manager has been moving money from one account to another. Example, your 90 days past due on an account. She will tak... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How can I get my former employer to waiver my non-compete?
I was layed off in April 2008 by my former employer. In June 2010 I asked them to waiver my non-compete which I would then resign and take employment elsewhere. They declined, claiming that I have tra... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Statute of limitations on repayment of signing bonus to former employer
Is there a statute of limitations on how long a former employer has to demand repayment of a signing bonus. I live in Indiana and it has been two years since I left my former employer, who is now aski... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Can my employer issue paycheck but insist it not be cashed or deposited yet?
My former employer issued four paychecks (biweekly) in a row to me, but insisted that i did not cash them due to insufficent funds. As of October 2009, I got a new job, due to the money problems with ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

2 Weeks Notice - company terminated me
This morning, I gave 2 weeks notice to my employer as requested through the company handbook. My manager called to let me know that today would be my last day and that I would not be paid beyond today... applies to Connecticut  ·  2 answers

Non-compete
I went on leave 6/15/09 and then was fired on 12/15/09. Does my non-compete start when I went on leave or when I was fired? applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Employer not fulfilling termination clause
I was an at-will employee with an employment agreement that stated "The Company shall provide at least 3 months notice prior to termination unless it would be for cause or if the company were to exper... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

paid holidays
when can an employer start paying holidays . applies to California  ·  1 answer

What is necessary for an employer to void a NCA?
I am subject to a 1 year NCA in a geographic location identified as "any location within the United States" (too broad?) on an at-will basis. I was hired to secure business with a specific prospect wh... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Hi good afternoon. My former employer sent me letter stating that i am subject for dismissal. My concern is, i already gave them my resignation letter last December 28,2019 and my last day was January 28,2020.. The letter was sent today, february 18,2020.
My eployer refuses to give me certificate of employment and clearance because they are blaming me for the lost of their client. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Evaluations being shared with others.
I am a Computer Technician for Lorain City Schools. My supervisor tried to force me to go to a voluntary district party. I inturn reported his intimidating conduct to HR. They informed me I was not ob... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If former company does not respond to counteroffer; what are your options?
applies to Florida  ·  3 answers

Retaliation - Did I truly waive my rights to file an EEOC complaint?
If I signed a separation agreement in Texas which I had to waive my rights to sue my employer or file an EEOC complaint, am I able to file an EEOC complaint for retaliation from my former employer? My... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Should we get paid for putting on the company uniform?
If an employer provides your work uniforms, and has them cleaned and delivered to a locker at your work place, do they have to allow you time to put them on and take them off on company time. If so wh... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

breaking "policies and procedures" when there isn't any in place, can i be released from my job?
I live in texas, if I was released from my work, for "not following policies and procedures" but there isn't any policies and procedures in place, or signed documentation for the actions they released... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Offered less than a female employee for same job?
I'm being offered a promotion, but the salary offered is $30,000 less than a female employee recieved to do the same job a year ago. We have similar levels of experience and would be doing exactly the... applies to California  ·  2 answers

I was recently terminated from a hospital for breaking policy. The policy was broke while our department was outsourced to a 3rd party company. The company later took back our department in house. The incident happened while with the 3rd party in July. I
Termination applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Forced/ Rushed Non-compete under threat of termination.
My C.O has just recently updated its non compete. They are forcing the sales force to sign immediately under threat of termination. How long do I have to have to look over this document or get it to l... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

FMLA/Stroke/termination
I had a mini stroke on Oct. 3, 01. I informed my employer and my doctor wrote a note explaining that I would be out of work for an undetermined amount of time. He wasn't sure what was wrong with me. H... applies to Louisiana  ·  1 answer

What right do I have to see my personnel file?
Do I have a legal right to my personnel records after I have been fired? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Recently fired.
I was recently fired after I spoke with my plant manager about the way my direct supervisor has been addressing me. I've never been repremanded for anything or have done anything that would constitute... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have an employment offer which I accepted 1.5 years ago which states
In addition to cutting back to 10 paid holidays, they have also handed out pretty weak bonuses even after revenue was doubled this year. It is a small company and I like it there. I feel that they are... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I am about to be laid off from a job where I have a 'guaranteed' annual salary (monthly salary varie
In the past, if I did not have enough billable hours the balance of the guaranteed salary was paid at the end of the year. I would have received about $10,000 at the end of this year to make my full s... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Wage discrepancies based on Education & Experience
We work at a hospital & we recently found out that an employee in our department, who does not meet the educational requirements for the Technologist position (Bachelors Degree + experience), was hire... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

COMPENSATION FOR A PAID HOLIDAY
The company I work for has a policy in place that will not compensate you for a holday unless you average 35 hours a week during the 4 months prior to the holiday. This contnues throughout the year. I... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can I apply for work as a LPN if I signed a non compete as a Community Relations Specialist
I signed a non compete after I took a job with a nationwide hospice provider as a CRS(sales manager) Three months later I fear dismissal because I am unable to bring in enough referrals. My non compet... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What is law for between terms for school teachers if laid off from full time job?
applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was laid off in Nov 2016 with a call back date in april 2017. Will i still get my vacation days coming, March 28th, of 2 weeks or did i lose that because i was laid off but remained on schuele. Thanxs! Note: upon return(s) after layoffs, other employyee
See above applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Wages Problem
Hello Sir/Madam, I am on H1B of one of the local IT company, who is into contracting of IT consultants to different clients on project basis. I have reached USA 2 months back and working my employeer ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

arbitirations
the arbitiration agreement my employer wants me to sign says i waive my right to a jury trial and that i cant sue for punitative damages. Are they allowed to ask me to sign a agreement that makes me g... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

employer illegal activity caused termination
along with not paying my agreed upon salary, it has been determined that the employer never withheld any income taxes for any employees during the same period of time that i was employed. When I confr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

unique medical field non compete - is it enforceable?
dear MEL, thank you creating this website and allowing me to post my question. i am a certified health care practitioner. trying to pull myself out of a dead end job in a deep south state, i found a "... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

possible wronful termination
I was terminated from a very a large healthcare provider in pittsburgh. I was off for medical reasons (documented by doctor)and was fired for "not using the proper call off procedure" I left my superv... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I left my job at taco bell and I never received my last paycheck. I got terminated for job abandonment. Does that give then the right to do that? It's been over a week
What can I do to get my payment? applies to California  ·  1 answer

My friend accepted a job, and now that she left her previous one, the job has changed.I feel like this may be quite illegal, but I don't know what advice I can give her. Is it? Is there anything she can do?
The job was advertised as that she would test the water quality of peoples homes as a technician of some sort. So she put in her two weeks at her decent job, and just started the new one, except now i... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Retaliation for embarrasing the company president.
I work for a local company in the computer department. The Director of MIS and I performed a check of Internet access log files. The files show all the Internet addresses that have been visited by tho... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Laid Off
I am writing on behalf of my son (my son has Asperger's Disorder, a high-end form of Autism). He worked part-time for CVS for 11 months. He had no disciplinary or any other problems at work. Since Jul... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

How can I start an at-home business and collect UC benefits?
I am currently collecting benefits. I understand that I could lose my benefits if I take any action towards being self-employed. Before I was laid-off I started a small portrait business. But now I wa... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

NT
NT applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Harrasment and/or discrimination due to race, gender or disability?
I went to my interviews when I was 9 months pregnant. I have informed them that I had a particular accent because English was my second language. I also disclosed that I have ADHD but that did not int... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Duration of time of a non compete agreement.
I have a non compete with my former employer that states I cannot sell products similar to that of the company in a specified geographical area for a period of two years. My question is in regards to ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Wrongful Termination
I was permanently laid off from my job. The reason given to me was that the employer needed to make room in the payroll so that he could hire his brother who was just released from the military. I wan... applies to Colorado  ·  2 answers

Can an employer garnish the wages of an employee who was working when a restaurant was robbed?
My brother-in-law was a manager at a restaurant when it was held up at gunpoint. Now, the restaurant owners are trying to say that he is responsible for the stolen money. They are telling him that the... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

unsafe working conditions
The building I work in has a crack in the support beam. The insurance agency has said it is unsafe and work in that building should cease until repairs are made. The owner, who is on vacation in Mexic... applies to Minnesota  ·  1 answer

can i get fired
I worked for a nationwide company as a district manager I had just lost my sister with and buried her where I live 2hs south of where I was working at the Tampa office running on not much sleep my bos... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

wrongly accused by ex emplooyer
being falsely accused applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Pregnant and dismissed because of need for light duty work
I am 4 months pregnant and due to some pregnancy complications, my physician wrote a note to my employer requesting "light duty". I work as a nursing assistant in a children's hopital that has granted... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

My employer gave me the incorrect paperwork, was given FMLA instead of disability form,. Physician filled out FMLA and submitted, employer call to say they were terminating me, finally faxed the correct form to physician, but said it was too late. I have
I have been out of work for over 4wks due to severe Meniere's disease. My employer provided me with paperwork for my doctor and then contacted me to tell me they were going to terminate me. I spoke wi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do I have a sexual harassment case even though I resigned ?
I resigned from my job as a Loan Officer about a month ago. I had developed a very unique loan program from scratch and once it became successful (after over 3 years) my employer took control of it an... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I am scheduled to work until 6pm is my boss allowed to make me stay later than that even though it is written down on the schedule that I am out at 6 without any warning ahead of time?
I was scheduled to work until 6pm. I work at a Taco Bell and I was operating the register and when 6pm rolled around I was told I had to stay and count the money in the drawer. Even though I have alwa... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can my employer write me up if I gave them a month's notice that I was going out of town for a week on my birthday? I tried to use PTO but they say someone else already has those days off. I am in Florida. Please help.
I am going out of town for my birthday and I was approved for 2 of the 4 days that I requested off. My boss says other people have off the other 2 days so he cant let me have off. My boss says that If... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

do i have a case?
i informed my boss of several safety violation in the work place. he still did not fix them. i reported him to osha and osha told him to fix them. he took certain pics and led them to believe that he ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

In Florida if I am employed with an employee is it legal for them to take accrued PTO due to me changing to part time
I was full time I went back to school they approved schedule change to 32 hours per week but later stated I lost the PTO I earned prior to schedule change applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If a person was laid off from a job and given a packet that states they are eligible for re-hire after a year, applies for a position that is open with the company and the company says they are not hiring people who were laid off, can they be sued for tha
If a person was laid off from a job and given documents that states they are eligible for re-hire after a year, applies for a position that is open with the company and the company says they are not h... applies to New Mexico  ·  1 answer

Can I keep the sign-on bonus if I am fired?
My employment contract says that I have to repay the sign-on bonus if i decide to not to remain employed, ie quit. Does that mean that if I am fired/laid off then I can keep the bonus? Here is the ful... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

do I have a case for wrongful firing
I am a F&B supervisor who has been working 10-13 hours a day and doing work above my title, in the last month I was asked to join corporate weekly meetings. they hired a new gm. I went to work yesterd... applies to Nevada  ·  2 answers

if i lose my reconsideration hearing will IDES provide me a lawyer
I am probably going to lose my reconsideration hearing, my referee did not allow any of my exhibits in although they were timely filed before appeal date. If I lose the hearing and have to appeal, wil... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Parents' rights
My 17 year old daughter is currently employed with a fast food chain. I have asked and been denied the right to look at her personnel file. As a parent of a minor child do I have the right to look at ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Dear Mel: Is it legal for an employer or company to dock an employee a half a day for being 1 minute late?
My wife and I showed up to my work place 10 minutes early, but couldn't get through the gate because someone in front of us lost his identification card and had to get buzzed in by security which took... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can I waive my FLSA right to overtime
I am full-time 911 dispatcher and a part-time police officer for the same city, and when i work as a police officer i am payed overtime because even though i am working in a diffrent departmet it is f... applies to Massachusetts  ·  2 answers

Vacation Time
My husband's company just cut back his hours to part-time status. Rather than letting him keep vacation time he accrued, they are paying it out at 75%!?!? Is this legal? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My boss told two other co-worker that I am on LSD and Acid. I am the office manager for his office. Do I have a claim?
I work for a small Chiropractic office. I am the office manager in charge of 2 other staff members. As of late the owner (Chiropractor) has been making very insensitive statements to the other staff m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What will I be paid today???
I have worked at a CPA firm for 5 years. For 4 of those years we were salaried. Last summer we were forced to go to hourly and were reduced to 32 hours per week. We worked 32 hours a week for several ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Employee handbooks are they contracts?
Does an employee handbook constitute a contract? When a hanbook details actions and/or steps that will be taken before termination and known of those steps were taken is that a violation of a contract... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Harrasment before last day.
I believe I was harrased at work, because they already knew I was leaving. And then that manager fired me over nothing? I believe he is doing it to other employees should I pursue any legal action to ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Sexual harassment
My wife was recently 'forced' to leave her job due to repeated sexual advances and lude behavior by her boss. He would repeatedly corner her, rub up against her, look down her shirt or rub her leg whi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

violation of personal property/ failure of employer to have e mployee complete paperwork
I am a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal. I have been voluntarily out of work for about 6 months. I recently decided to go back to work and accepted a job with a small firm who was eager to hav... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

FMLA Entitlement Denied by Manager
I've worked 9 years for a company that's aware of my family health conditions. My wife and I have used FMLA. In an unforeseeable situation in which my health was aggrivated (I have a bladder contition... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I have been offered my first psychotherapist fee for service position in a private practice in New York City. They require that I sign a contract that includes a non-compete clauses. Do you have any advice over things I should be wary of?
The most confusing item seems like it is missing a verb to me. "(e) During the time that Employee is under the employment of -----(proprietor --- LCSW, ---business name-- all paid and unpaid employmen... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

if i can be fired for not working mandatory ot can i take vacation time on the over time day
we work every weekend and get writen up for not coming in applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Overtime & Comp Time
Should I be considered a salaried employee or hourly? When I was hired at my current place of employment I was hired as a salaried employee. I have a written agreement for a salary amount. When my pay... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

holding 1st paycheck
if your work somewhere over 36 yrs and they held your 1st check can you get it and enterest if your still working applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I work for a small business. When I originally was hired, I was the office manager, I did the AR/AP, benefits, basically everything to run the office smoothly. The owners terminated the salesmen in 2007. Since their termination, I took on doing sales as w
I work for a small business. When I originally was hired, I was the office manager, I did the AR/AP, benefits, basically everything to run the office smoothly. The owners terminated the salesmen in 20... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was fired from my job because they say I was stilling time what should I do
I was accused of stiealing time me and my boss don't get along she came in on her off day just to right me up for stealing time applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I was terminated yesterday for not reporting to work while under doctors orders to remain off of work until Sept. 19th. My employer had the proper documentation from my doctor, as well as speaking to my doctor over the phone. I was still terminated?
I was order off of work from Sept 8 through Sept 18th by my doctor. My employer was notified, and given the proper doctors statement. Upon returning to work, i was fired for no call...no show. Is this... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I need to know if I have been wrongfully terminated and what my options are.
I have been recently terminated from my job. They wrote dishonesty as the reason. I had used gift cards for purchases for work which usually they have a company card but there was not one available. A... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Loss of job due to inability to work with a hostile employee
I was recently released from my position in customer service. I had not quite been with the company for a year. My direct supervisor had made for a "hostile" work environment. The owner was very aware... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I strike and deposit , on the hand written on the back of my salary paycheck.
I am in california and worked for california based comppany. Company can write any condition on back of my last paycheck (salary) with hand written and no company stamp and no signature of company aut... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can I be "laid off" when returning from medical leave at the same time 4 new nurses being hired?
I have been with this company for 6 months. I am a full-time 3rd shift nurse. I had to go on medical leave due to a fall which resulted in a broken bone and needed surgery. I was off initially for 4 w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

loan officer transfer question about leads- no noncompete clause
I am opening a new mortgage office. I have a prospective loan officer who currently works for another mortgage company. There is NOT a no-compete clause, so what we want to know is can he bring his cu... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can this be justified as a reason to be written up?
applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Typical Length of Time at one client
I have a quick question regarding the testing for independent contractor v. Employee Status. I have reviewed the IRS 20-factor test for determining if an individual can be an independent contractor. A... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can I refused to work on a shift that I did not sign for? I'm a Per Diem staff.
The shift where I usuallly work is hard to fill with staff. Our scheduler placed me on a schedule (because they can't get anyone to work) without asking my consent first. She informed me that I'm sche... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Non-compete
I have been with my employer for nearly 10 years. I am involved with a competitive industry but my position is one in which I have no direct client contact. I am mid-level management in operations for... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Have been working as a Dental Assistant for the past 28 years with the same doctor, I'm the only employee. My boss decided to retire within the past couple of months and told me that he would like me to stay until the end of the year, but now the papers a
Being the only employee, do I have any rights even though this is a private practice and there is nothing in writing or a contract. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can i be fired for excessive absenteeism when i ha e a doctors note every time and im a diabetic and im missing work due to my diabetes not being under control and employer knows i have medical problems.
Im a diabetic and the last six months i cant keep my sugar under control. I go to doctors all the time for this. My doctor gives me a note every time for missing work. My employer knows about problem.... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can an employer garnish my wages for a broken laptop?
Simply put I spilled my drink on a work computer and it needed to be replaced. Is it legal for them to hold me liable for that laptop and garnish my wages for the cost of a new one? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Our employer states if we do not sign out at the end of the day, employees will only be paid until lunch. Legal??
We must sign in and out every day. If we do not sign out, we have been notified that we will only be paid until lunch. applies to Texas  ·  4 answers

Docked for hours though salaried?
I am a salaried CIO. I get an hour here and there taken off my check because I quote "could not be found so assumed I was out sick" (which I was not and certainly could have been found) or I said I wa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Help! I think I've been blacklisted. . .
I was terminated from a past employer under dubious circumstances. To make a long story as short as possible, it was necessary for me to utilize a sick day to visit a hospital -- I was having severe c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Unused Vacation TIme Arizona
I was recently terminated from my job of 22 months without reason. I have 55.50 hours of unused vacation time that I believe I am owed. I am researching but find different answers from different websi... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I need to know how I can get the average computer salary as desired.
I am a noted as a Computer Operator Class B, by one section and Class 1, by another section. I've brought this to my manager's attention during my review. I am being paid way under the Computer Operat... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete
After working for a small computer consulting firm in NY for over 2 years, I signed an employee agreement addendum with broad, new non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. There were no such clauses ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I have worked for my employer for 16 years no write up great work habits this month out of no where I was falsely accused of things i didn't do so my employer decided to push me to 3rd shift which I can not do since I am not at this location they are slan
I have worked there for 16 years the manager at the salon accused my of things I did not do an my boss is trying to push me to a shift I can't do I ask her to fire me an she won't since I'm not at thi... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

enforcement of non compete
I worked a mortgage company for about 6 months when my boss made all of the loan officers sign a non compete clause to keep our jobs of which I never got a copy of. When I told my boss I was seriously... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

WAGES NOT PAID FOR 1.5 YEARS
I worked for a companyfor 8 years as their sales person. I was not paid any wages from (approx) June 2001 to Dec 2002. I continued to work with them, even travelling overseas on assignments. I was alw... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

non-compete dispute
I recently left a company which made me sign a non-compete contract. Before being offered and excepting a job with my current company, I showed them this and they didn't think it was valid. Now my old... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can Employer insist on 45 hrs for non exempt?
I am Non exempt (Net Admin) but My employer demands 45 Plus hours a week even if the job does not require it. He makes a point that slary increases are withheld if hours are not over 45 average per we... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is cutting my hours and not giving me a raise considered retaliation
I reported finding pot at my workplace, poor management practices and policy/procedural infractions. My GM was talked to but nothing has ever been done and my request for a transfer was denied. Since ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

I recently resigned from a police department job. The department, a month later, signed their new contract (they had been without a contract for 10 years) and states that because i resigned a month before the contract was ratified, I am not entitled to an
I recently resigned from a police department job. The department, a month later, signed their new contract (they had been without a contract for 10 years) and states that because i resigned a month be... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

non disclosure
My employer of the last 11 years is requirng me to sign a non disclosure agreement. Do I have to sign ? Will I get in any trouble if I don't? Thanks, Bruce..... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I was hired for a market research position by a pharmaceutical company in the Philadelphia area. When I started, I was directed to complete tasks that were more appropriate for a data scientist/analytics professional and for which I had no skill. Six mont
I was hired for a market research position by a pharmaceutical company in the Philadelphia area. When I started, I was directed to complete tasks that were more appropriate for a data scientist/analyt... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  3 answers

Is it illegal to write in your hours?
I work part time at a Dr's office 6 days a week. Most weekends I stay late as I have a lot of work to finish since I only work part time. I have forgotten to clock out a couple times but remembered th... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Business Already Existed On The Side
I work in the construction industry, specifically in concrete. Several months ago, I began to manufacture my own line of decorative concrete tables and vases that I have created on my own time using m... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Cancelled contract: non-compete affecting many.
I work for a company (ABC) that provides outsourced I.T. services for a client (XYZ) and working within XYZ's premises. My employer, ABC, has announced that they have placed a 90 day notice to termina... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Did my supervisor violate my privacy under Hipaa and FMLA?
In confidence I shared my medical condition with my manager who in turn googled this and told co-workers based on her "research" I was capable of working - no testing was available to diagnosis. My FM... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Disparaging/False Statements in Performance Review
Hello, Recently, I received a 6 month performance review which stated that I had met all of my performance standards on the form part and went on to state very disparaging and false things in the narr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my paycheck has been stamped with NSF and i dont know what to do
I was given my paycheck a week ago . Took it to the bank and the branch manager stamped it with NSF . I went to my employer and ask for payment and I have not been given any answers and it has been a ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

My employer changed my benefits after I signed a noncompete? Is this legal?
Hello- My employment contract states that my employer will fund a HealthSavings Account, which is tied to the company's health benefit plan. The contract has a non-compete clause which kicks in after ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS ?
I have been working for this company for almost six years. Last year, I was promoted into management and was sent to Illinois Upon my arrival, it was clear that things were not going to work out.I hav... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

In New York State, can my employer force me to work a new schedule under threat of being fired if I don't agree?
My wife's employer is changing her schedule to make her work weekends and until 1 am instead of Mon-Fri 9-5. One of the reasons for taking the job in the first place was was to work regular hours. Thi... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

With less than 12 mos. employed am I entitled to FMLA for newborn if I wait until 12 mos. w/company?
Since the entitlement to take FMLA for the birth of a baby expires 12 months after the birth of the baby, can I take a leave under FMLA to care for my newborn, if I do not attain 12 months of employme... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Lay off after applying for a position through internal Job Posting
After following proper procedure for an internal Job Posting I have been informed that my services are no longer needed for my current position. When I spoke with my boss who is a Sr. Executive she wa... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

staffing non-compete
I am a staffing professional in AZ. My former employer (which I worked at for 3 years was bought out by another organization. The new employer came in and did base salary cuts across the board for all... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Physical Harassment -
Dear Mel, I work on a construction site as a Superintendent. Our owner has been and continues to be physically violent with all of the male staff. I have witnessed him punching and pushing our General... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Upon returning from a requested FMLA, my Dr, requested I work 2nd shift as opposed to 3rd shift
Can my Dr request me to return from a FMLA on 2nd shift(in which I worked when I left) instead of 3rd shift, as this was part of my leave initially. I needed to be off as I was exhausted and anxious, ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

wrongfully terminated
I told another employee that I would kick her ass if she didnt stop spreading rumours about me so she got in my face and said lets go so I Pushed her away from me because she was so close to me that s... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Travel Policy
If an employer has a travel policy that states: "All travel time is to be paid at straight time." and defines travel time as: "Time in excess of your 40-hour work week." are they violating the overtim... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

termination or not
I have taken a short term disability leave for depression/anxiety. Have been off work for 3 months now. Was cleared to return on the 3oth of this month. When I went into my work, my supervisor said sh... applies to California  ·  1 answer

RE: Asked 3 questions and no responses for months. Anyone out there?
In response to Jim Barna: Can my employer deny my leave which is potentially FMLA qualifying after adequate notice without asking me further questions or for medical certification and not providing ri... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Asked to work while off the clock
I work for a relatively new company who requires it's employees to do their own "marketing" or advertising. This is done thru handing out materials and flyers to area businesses and placing flyers on ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Ovetime, demanded stays without overtime and sexual harrasement
Hi Mel, I have a couple of questions for you any answers would help. First, I was required by my employer to stay after the usual 8 hour work day to satisfy the owner of the company and prove that I w... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non-compete relating to prospective customers
I was told I had to sign a new non-compete in 1999 (3 years after original employment)or I would risk being fired. The new non-compete included prospects as covered under the non-compete as well as pr... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I get salary of one week only at the end of 8 week of employment
I get salary of one week only at the end of 8 week of employment applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Physician Charges $15 to Complete FMLA Papers
One of our employees recently had an experience at a local surgeons office. The employee is in need of surgery and would need to be off work for 3-5 days. We provided FMLA paperwork for the employee t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Need to know if I can take any action about my termination...that happened during psychiatric treatm
I have worked at the same job for 16 years. This past July I had a breakdown. My boss set me up for short term disability and Family medical leave (both at the same time). I have been seeing two docto... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I have a bully director and i'm leaving at the end of June. Can I submit a complaint to HR about him the day I leave? Thanks
Same applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Will my career be hurt if I report an incident of harassment/intimidation?
I had an experience that may have been considered harassment / intimidation by someone of higher authority. I recently left the organization, and I am considering reporting the incident to the company... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

my employer hasnt paid me a raise in two years is this legal?
see above applies to California  ·  1 answer

Everyone was relocated but me
On Friday Oct.6th I was terminated from my job of 3 1/2 years. Down-sizing was the reason given for my termination. The regional manager called all employees (4) together and told us the office would ... applies to All States  ·  1 answer

Employees forced to attend seminar
I work for a technology consulting firm. Recently my employer has envoked a policy wherein it is mandatory to attend certain company-led training seminars. If we fail to attend we will be charged $50.... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Forced overtime
I am an "at will" employee who's schedule is 7:30 - 4:30 m-f. I have been told that I am required to be at my desk with my voice mails listened to and my emails read and ready to take a call at 7:30. ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Didn't get a paycheck
The company I work for just recently closed due to the leaseholders selling their land. I was an independant contractor providing a service at the facility. Our paychecks are issued on the 10th of the... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

retaliated and destroyed for calling osha
i work for a major national freight trucking co.i have complained to my boss about severe safety violations to no avail.i contacted osha several times.my boss told me he was going to build a file agai... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can one employee in a department of 25 be held to a different attendance policy then everyone else?
I am a non-exempt employee who works in a department where everyone else is exempt. I have been here for 5 years. I have adult ADHD, which affects my time management and organization on a daily basis.... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

Non compete contractor (non employee) situation
I have been working as a 1099 contractor for a guy (company "A") who has placed me as a contractor via another company (copmany "B") to a big firm (Company "C"). Company "C" allows contractors from on... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

A non-compete and non-disclosure for a non-employee??
Sort of a non-compete, but I am not an employee. I am looking into buying a LP company in California from the general partner. As part of my due diligence process, I asked him to furnish his tax and p... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is a layoff the same as a termination?
When I became a minority shareholder in my comapny, I entered into an employment contract. Due to the downturn in business, our company has downsized and may have to downsize further. I found out the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Do employers have to track salaried, NON-EXEMPT employee hours?
I believe I am NOT an exempt employee, while I am a computer programmer, I am only paid about 25$ per hour, but am paid on a salaried basis. My question is, is my employer required to track my hours a... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true?
I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can my employer extend my probationary period indefinitely? Its been over 2 years!
My salary was supposed to increase by $2000/month and I was supposed to be provided medical benefits after a 90 day probationary period. I've been there 20 months now and my salary and benefits have n... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Insubordinate staffing-defemation
I am a male supervisor of a team of 5 female employees. On Thursday, I was sitting in the cubicle of a co-worker and overheard in the next cubicle two junior members of my team, Stacey and Jaime and a... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do I have legal recourse?
Upon return to work from FMLA for back surgery, my second day back I was presented with a 30day performance improvement request. The items mentioned in this request also included and stated absenteism... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can an employer require an hourly associate to be 'on call'?
I work for Office Depot and have several concerns regarding their policies. I am an hourly associate (department manager). One of the requirements is being 'on call'. If there is a call from the secur... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

defamation/wrongful termination
I was terminated suddenly after 6 weeks of work. I wanted a reason, and I was told they would not discuss it with me. I never had any discipliary action or warnings. Management met me in my office one... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

My son works construction in ky he works 50 to 80 hours a week he tried talking to his employer telling them he couldn't keep up with being a full time online student and ask for help arranging hours or not working so many they told him education wasn't a
His employer won't even speak to him about it and he works hard pouring concrete every day six and seven days a week sometimes 80 plus hours a week. applies to Kentucky  ·  1 answer

if worked 37.5 & have ^ hours of vaction. Can they deduct 6 hours worked hours so u wont go over 40
applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I have recently quit my job and have not received my paycheck, what should I do?
I quit my job recently and my last day was Sept. 2, 2016. I had given a two week notice and have not received my last paycheck. The most recent payroll was Sept. 9, 2016 a week from my last day and to... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Ex-Employer owes me $10,000+ in payroll & expenses
I was laid off in February 2003. As of today, 1/6/04, my ex-employer still owes me approximately $10,000+ - payroll & expenses. My question is should I file a claim at Department of Labor or sue him i... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Good evening, I been working for my employer for 5 years. 3 weeks ago they started to cut off hours. I was one of the employee they cut hours when they had another person still getting his 40 hours when he only been working for them less than a year. I ne
Good evening, I been working for my employer for 5 years. 3 weeks ago they started to cut off hours. I was one of the employee they cut hours when they had another person still getting his 40 hours wh... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

fired for false accusation
i was accused of using racial language at work by a "customer" who reported it to the company. i was immediately suspended, then fired about 2 weeks later. The claims are untrue, and the investigation... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is it unlawful to retaliate/fire employee who blewwhistle w/o knowledge of companywrogdoing
I was terminated from position on Nov 4th/10 for "not being a goodfit", not understanding my job responsibilities and for telling a Manager ( whom my company has a contract with) that a procedure for ... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Laid off while others in same position were not
56 year old male, 20 year employee in mgmnt position. Have had melanoma (surgery 3 years ago) and have to be monitored every 3 months. Plus just had kidney stone "blasted". Example is recent hire (one... applies to New York  ·  3 answers

I was just let go from a company that corporates office is in Texas and they claim it is their policy to withhold PTO time earned - is this legal in the state of Pennsylvania where I work
i have 140 hours of earned PTO and was salaried can they with hold it applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Illegal Discrimination or not?
I am a 47 years old male "person of color". I have worked as a technical manager for the past 7 years for a large public utility company in an office located in a "at will" state. Last year my company... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

negative references, defamation, other
I worked for two retail establishments part-time in 2001 where the managers of each were related to each other. I quit at one place and then wrote a letter to the company stating why and that they sho... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I am 65 and my job was eliminated. I was told in March of 2017 that why would I want to work so hard at my age. I was a manager and they decided to hire a senior manager over me. I worked 6 Days a week and 10 hour days. There was nothing in writing that m
There was nothing in writing nor did they tell me my work performance was not up to par. One day after they laid me off they hired a contractor. applies to California  ·  2 answers

unfair wage docking
May an employer dock a non-exempt employees wages for simple mistakes. Employer wants to dock wages of $1 an hour for 8 hours for 1st offense . $1 an hour for 3 days for send , and $2 an hour for 1 we... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Retaliation for seeking other employment
I know that Texas is an at-will state, but is it legal to be laid off after an employer finds out an employee is seeking other employment? My manager received a reference survey from another company a... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Denied overtime while on light duty
Background: -Work 12 hour shifts--consequently, one day every two weeks I have an 8 hour day in order to work 80 hours every two weeks -Was injured on duty -Was denied regular overtime on my last 8 ho... applies to Nevada  ·  1 answer

Co-worker w/same title makes a lot more money
I am an Oracle Database Administrator just hired (2 months ago) by a large company in my area. I was hired at 90K/yr. Another DBA was hired on the same day. Although we have the same title, we are "ex... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

non-payment of wages
I worked for a medical office for a few days under a verbal aggreement. There have been many promises and excuses but I have not received my promised wages. Now the owner is not answering my calls or ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Two week notice and repay relocation.
I gave my two weeks notice and was walked out of the job that day and not paid for the following two weeks. Since California is a At-Will state am i legally obligated to repay my relocation expense wh... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Gender-biased Discrimination
I am an Executive Director of Marketing at an entertainment company and have been with the company for 2 years. I am the only woman in the senior management and the company is predominantly male. Sinc... applies to California  ·  4 answers

Employee No-Hire Clause
I work for a Company A which is the one that pays me, but I am assign to a Company B which is the place where I do all the work. In my contract there is a No-Hire clause. Now the Company A lost the ou... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

Earned commissions not paid after discussed.
After discussing errors of commission paid on contracts that were coded to other sales person and paid to that sales person, employer states that there will be no changes made and that the commission ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

my employer gave me a non-compete to sign and they want it back in 3 days. Is that legal and what is the average or range?
what can I say to get more time and what is standard? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Commissions and Parole Agreements
I am working under what amounts to a parole agreement to be paid commissions of 11% on sales in a retail/construction business. The original proposal I signed and returned to my employer crossing out ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

FMLA Violations
I know I have a FMLA case, with proof them falisfying hours as FML in order to fulfill their FML obligation, and "for my best interest, released me of any obligation to return to work." What is the FM... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

If I'm exempt and I work 40 hours in four days and take off one day, can my employer charge me a personal day for the one day missed
Can I be docked 8 hours if I worked 40 hours in four days and bang out on the fifth? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Downsized and treated differently - what can I do?
On Friday Oct.6th I was terminated from my job of 3 1/2 years. Down-sizing was the reason given for my termination. The regional manager called all employees (4) together and told us the office would ... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Can an employer choose when to give you the money you earned for PTO?
I earned paid time off and decided to use it for vacation with the approval of my employer. However, I didn't receive that money with the paycheck right before I went on vacation, and when I asked if ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

i work in Texas where you can audio record without consent. In a meeting with HR, my manager stated they said something that was a lie, which was audio recorded, in which they said
Manager lied about what was stated in our 1-on-1's. I recorded both instances and the result of the differences of what was stated resulted in my termination. Do I have any recourse? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Please help with assault , workplace violence, & bullying by management
Hello, I need some guidance and possibly representation on a workplace violence, harrassment, bullying, and assault issue. My daughter was physically assaulted at work by a member of the management te... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My husband is a union heavy equipment operator and every winter he gets laid off due to cold weather. We've had a horrible year as far as work for him (I am disabled) the one job he had during summer/fall got shut down by osha for safety violations. He st
What to do about claiming UE applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

Hostile work environment based on race
My sister was recently terminated from her job of 22 years. She suffers from clinically diagnosed depression, this was diagnosed 7 years ago. She transferred to a new job, where she was the only cauca... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

my employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave
My employer terminated me while on approved FMLA leave. The IL Dept of Labor upheld the decision stating my doctor had not notified them of my last appt. (Dr. staff stated they did send the FAX w my r... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

Am I entitled to severence?
I work for a company who was just recently bought out by a larger company. We have been having layoffs due to the merger. The department that I work in, is outsouced, so if I keep my job, I will be on... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non-compete anti-competitive?
I signed a non-compete agreement with my employer, an ad agency, (Agency A) and was later laid off due to economic conditions. The non-compete forbids me from servicing or soliciting former clients fo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If an employee signed a non compete and then the company stopped paying them when they ran out of money, can the employee then accept work with a competitor that they sought out? What is the limitation on preventing that employee from making a living?
Non compete and trade secret agreement signed with a company that is out of money for payroll. Limits to the agreement? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an employer lay you off and call you back for partime?
My husband was with company for 6 years. He was out for 3 weeks with an eye injury not job related. The company layed off supervisors and other employees that 3rd week. When returned to work on Monday... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Coworkers that work longer hours for free is making it difficult for my job security.
Is it legal for other contract coworkers to work in excess of 40 hours a week but only turn in (and get paid for) 40 hours a week? I ask this because I only work the hours I am supose to be paid for. ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Broken-Footed Worker being pressured to stay home
I work for a contract company, within a school district. Ten days ago I broke my foot at home. I immediately told my employer and the personell school district I work in. No one was sent to help me. I... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

What is the maximum number of hours an employer can keep me for as a part-time worker?
My employer does not have guidelines for how long they can keep a part-time employee. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is COBRA Option for Employer?
I was terminated from my position less than 30 days ago (not for cause, for failing to meet performance guidelines -- although there were no performance guidelines). My benefits were cancelled three d... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employee be fired while on doctors no work order
On Nov. 5th 2003 My fiancee was in an auto accident resulting in a severe neck fracture and was told he could not return to work untill he was cleared by a nuerosurgeon. We have an appointment for Thu... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

My wife has been sexually harassed at work but is scared to file a complaint. what can I do as her husband?
My wife works for a very large company who employs 500 people in Indiana and is owned by the Chinese. She has been sexually harassed in her job since day one. She ended up falling for the story of the... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Is my supervisor wrong?
I am a school bus attendant and my driver was having in appropriate conversations with me on the bus while children were on the bus about religion and abortions and that at one point when he first got... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Worried to be terminated I used racial harassment instead of racial discrimination.
I was a contract worker for Medical manufacturing company for 6 months. I filed a discrimination case against the company through EEOC. The Medical Company denies my allegations and denies that I was ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Quarantined
I was planning a trip to China, but my employer stated that I would not be allowed to return to work for 8-10 days after I got back due to the SARS scare, and they would take that time out of my sick ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

seeking damages for unsafe working enviroment
I work for a very large union. I am a maintenance worker for them. The building I help maintain is constantly in need of remodeling and repairs. None of which permits are pulled to do this extensive w... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Forcing a non-compete
Hello, I currently work for a Technical Staffing Firm which I joined in February 2004. At the time I started with them I signed a one-page non-compete. Just last week (April 2008, 4 years later) I hav... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

As a commission-only employee of a salon, can I be forced to stay at work if I don't have clients?
When there are no clients on my book, I do not get paid. If I don't have anyone on the books, for instance, in the afternoon sometimes I would like to leave early but management forces us to stay even... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case?
I worked for a company in Staten Island from 2002-2005 and was treated unfairly. The employer, knowingly, treated me as an independent contractor from the start to avoid in paying necessary taxes and ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

travel expense reimbursement for a W2 employee
I had interviewed for, and subsequently received an offer for W2 subcontract employment from a contracting company in NY state for work in NY state. I am a resident of Florida. Both during the talks w... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

How can I receive my final paycheck?
I recently left a company and I have yet to get my final paycheck. Their 1st excuse was since I did not go through my exit interview that it would be delayed 2 weeks.Well the 2 weeks have come and gon... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

FEEL I BEEN SHAFTED AT WORK
THERES IS ALOT TO THE STORY, I FILED A GREVINCE AGAINST THE COMPANY AND THE BOSS THREATED TO NAIL MY ASS TO THE WALL IF I WENT WITH THE CHARGE. WELL SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN FIRED ONCE.iGOT MY JOB BACK ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Change in consideration
I have employment agreement that has no experation though every time employee review comes around a new contract is signed.In June 2000 I signed contract that stated " As consideration for this agreem... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

salary and hourly employees
I work in a department with four other employess. Each of us perform the same job duties, however, three of us have different job titles and are paid salary, while the other two employees are paid hou... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Do I have an argument for any kind of retribution?
I was hired as a senior manager for a consulting firm of 50 people. The company consists of 47 woman and 3 men. I was subordinate to only the CEO. Everyone in the company has a signed employment at wi... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

commissions owed/non compete valid
i went to work for an insurance agency owned by my brother. i signed a three year non-compete contract that also spelled out my salary,commission and benefits. i left a good job in an unrelated field ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

after calling HR i was retaliated against. what can i do?
i called the HR department of the company i work for to inform them of the abuse of our facilities equipment and the safety issue that was created by this abuse. i had originally said something to my ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Do I have any recourse to stop my potential termination?
From October 2008 to June 2009 my performance and work was "above average" according to my manager. This was reported verbally; was an outcome of my 2009 mid-year review; and was further evidenced by ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

I was hired and worked for two weeks and was let go will I still get paid for those two weeks
they felt I wasn't pickig up quickly enough applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Can a supervisor demand an employee to work an extra 8 hour shift ?
My son was told by his supervisor that he HAD to work another 8 hour shift ion top of his regular 8 hours, and has to return to work for his regular 8 hour shift. first 8 hrs. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Dem... applies to Connecticut  ·  2 answers

Califorina stay home order and workplaces
As far as everything going on with the COVID-19 and Califorina issues the stay at home order. My job Is telling us we have to work and if we don't we wont get paid. Our business is non essential. Is t... applies to California  ·  5 answers

I have a question about my vacation time, sick days, personal days while approved for FMLA
I was approved for FMLA due to a knee issue which resulted in surgery. My employer made me take all of my vacation time, my personal days and my sick days before I was allowed to use the FMLA time. No... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

If my employer changes me from contractor to employee during this month (October 2015) does my paid time off and sick/personal days count as 2015 and get renewed during 2016? Or does my PTO & sick/personal days get deducted from 2016 ?? IN PA Thanks.
All above applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can my employer not give me my last paycheck and vacation time?
I was laid off due to a position elimination two weeks ago. My old employer has asked me to complete some files which I have agreed to. I do not have access to a printer so I can not print the forms t... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is a company liable for a customer's discrimination?
Is a company responsible for discriminatory actions of its customers? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a compnay change a commision structure after the quarter is complete and the work is done?
Can a compnay change a commision structure after the quarter is complete and the work is done? I have signed and returned a compensation agreement to my employer, including a commission payout structu... applies to Maryland  ·  2 answers

I went into work on Tuesday, a normal work day. The GM asked me to his office sat me down with the president of the board and said another employee said that I said he and another were stealing from the company. I said absolutely not, I didn't say that. t
When in to work today, 04/26/20016, just a regular business day. Was called by my G.M. to come to his office. When I went into his office the president of the board was there (normal, today is payday ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Changes to Employment Agreement
I was employed with a company that had me sign a employment agreement. It was typical non compete non solicate ... my question they did yearly evaluation and asked to resign new agreement. in December... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can hours worked overtime be allocated at a 2:1 ratio as PTO?
My non-profit employer requires me to work outside of my regular 40-hour workweek for special events in exchange for PTO. However, the PTO is not allocated at a 1:1 ratio. For example, I was required ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Company was sold on Jan. 30th my anniversary date was on feb 6th. I didn’t not get any vacation time that I earned within almost that year. Can the company do that? Shouldn’t the company have paid me at least what I earned from last feb. to Jan. 30th
The two companies are nursing homes. We are union and employees did not lose seniority. But unless your anniversary date fell before the new company took ownership on Jan. 30th you did not get vacatio... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

race disdrimination
I was demoted due to some compliance issues, my replacements did the same thing(different race).Yes they still have their positions. Is that race discrimination? Thanks in advance applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Changing Non-Competes
Quick question about Non-Compete Agreements. I work for a company that requires a non-compete agreement to be signed. There was a problem with the original agreement so a second agreement is being wri... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to take away vacation time for not completing ridiculous mandatory overtime requirements?
My wife is with a company that has mandatory overtime requirements of 8-10 hours per week on a consistent basis. It seems to me they are just avoiding investing in more employees to cover the work the... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

I work for a cable tv company in a telemarketing position where we autodial out to customers to acquire new and/or reacquire past customers on a pool money commision structure including salary. There is inbound calling as well to a minimum. Is it legal fo
This is a strictly outbound telemarketing sales, leads are loaded into an autodialer and occasionaly we get inbound callbacks from customers which are not routed by extensions, we have to rely on reps... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

No performance review, then fired.
I was recently fired shortly after telling my boss that I was unhappy in my position. We agreed that he would support me while I found a new job and I would help him get someone to take over my job. A... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can I sgn in for the time I was contacted to report to work for OT?Do I sign in for when I show up?
I am a LPN. There was already 2 nurses on the floor when I arrived to a surgery unit at 11:00am. The floor was short because another LPN called out. The ADN that called me in advised me to sign in for... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

clocking out for lunch
I work for a corp, (LLC)that has several branches in several states. The headquarters, or corp. offices are in TN. There are only 2 employees in each office. We work M-S, alternating weekends and 1 da... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can a company just stop giving me paychecks and write me off?
I work for a Company that company owns several clothing brands. I work exclusively on one brand. The license between Company and brand is being terminated. The brand told the company that they would b... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was recently employed at a non profit organization that provide services for Family Domestic Violence. However I never received unpaid vacation time for 7 years. some flex time and at the end of my employment I was only give 33 hours of vacation time wh
Have yet to receive my accrued unpaid vacation hours that consist of 7 years applies to California  ·  1 answer

How would I go about negotiating an employer contributed IRA when the employee turned down benefits?
My new employee waived health benefits (she already has coverage) but wants to know if we can take whatever percentage we were prepared to offer for her health-benefits, and contribute to an IRA she a... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

Employment contract
After 6 months into my employment, my employer is asking to sign a contract where I must agree to a 90 day resignation notice. I told them I was not going to sign the contract under those terms, and t... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can employer reduce salary and f/t hrs from 40 to 30 hrs and salary and expect work product to be the same as 40 hrs
***There has been a reduction in my salary by 25%. Reduction in FTE from 1.0 to .75 Salaried exempt Reduction of work days from 5 days a week to 3 or possibly 3 and 1/2 days per week. Reduction of wor... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

My employer is ending PTO. They state they will buy back unused hours at $.25 on the dollar. I'm in Florida. Is this legal. I have 400 hours of PTO
New CEO is changing things. No more PTO will be earned. But employees like me have earned several hours that tops off at 400 hours. I have yet to have any chance to use it all. Now they are making an ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Discrimination by nationality? Jobs not published either
OK, I have been working at my company for the second run, after originally being laid off due to them choosing to have me train an H1 visa'd employee to do my job instead of me. For some reasons (perh... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Dispute of performance review.
Numerous employees (myself included) have received performance reviews with amibiguous and/or untrue statements made against them. During the performance review meetings, management has declined expla... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I never received my raise from my promotion
I applied for a new position with my company, and negotiated for a raise from 56,100 to 67,000 to accompany the promotion. I received a letter stating my new salary and position and also confirming th... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

My wife is an RN Supervisor for the state of NY. She was originally hired in Jan16, for title RN2 but a position opened for Supervisor RN3 about 4 months in. So she applied and got the job. Her director stated there has never been a Nurse 3 at this facili
Sorry put all details in the question. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I need to know if the boss could only give you 3 days from the 5 days I earned of vacation time once I put my two weeks in
I put my 2 weeks and Friday is my last day so I asked him about my vacation time and he said that he's only giving me 3 days from the week I've earn applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I live in Florida and work a commission based job, my employer wants to deduct 5% of the commission for paperwork being done improperly and put you on probation. This would be for a 2 week period. Is this legal?
The commission is 50%. If you make a mistake on your paperwork like missing a receipt deduction or credit card fees they are planning on reducing your commission to 45% for 2 weeks and put you on a pr... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was made a written offer of employment. At 6 months my salry was to increase and they didn't increase with no explanation when aske. Is this legal?
Employer emailed written offer. They said that at 6 months they would bump up my salary. At 5 months, review good, no mention of increase. When asked (twice), they finally said that they decided not t... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Time Frame to File Legal Documents
I wrote last year about a unpaid wages issue and followed your suggestion to contact a lawyer. After looking at my case the lawyer agreed it was a solid case and accepted responsibility to recover my ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Vacation Accural--Manditory Overtime
I was hired 6 months ago as a salaried employee in AZ. I was told by the VP, the required hours per week would be anywhere from 40-50 hours a week. My personnel profile states I am required to work 40... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Base rate or time and a half?
I work as a consultant for a contract firm. I am a degreed EE who designs circuits and writes low level software. In my present job, I am a W2 employee who gets a paycheck based on the hours I work. I... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I work at Lowe's on Maui, and was wondering if a dispute about age discrimination would have to go to binding arbitration, or could I file in state district court ?
May pre-employment contracts in Hawaii mandate binding arbitration in lieu of a filing in state district court for age discrimination ? Concerning Lowe's Maui ? applies to Hawaii  ·  1 answer

The company i work for says my paystubs are under investigation. Can i get in trouble for this?
i worked for this private owned company and at first i though this company was a scam. I applied to the position then they emailed me saying they need my cover letter, which i then provided then said ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Forced Medical coverage/deduction
My company provides each employee $750 annual benefit credits to apply towards the cost of medical coverage. The rule is that if you waive coverage you keep the credits and are taxed accordingly. Howe... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can a employer make Saturday mandatory after a 40 hour work week ?
Does this mandatory also affect people working through a temp service? applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

What can I do about this?
I was working with an employer and was told it was only going to be a summer job. But recently I was told that they wanted to keep me and that they were firing another employee and they wanted to prom... applies to District of Columbia  ·  1 answer

Are homosexuals and people over 70 safe from discrimination?
Are people over the age of 70 protected by the ADEA? And do Federal EEO Laws protect homosexuals from discrimination in employment? Does an employee have to report sexual advances to the company in or... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Hurt in non-paid, pre-employment training.
I was at a pre-employment training at a home health aide agency. On the training I became injured because as I was practicing a procedure (how to break a fall) on the other trainee, who had to fall on... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete: termination /delayed compensation
A friend of mine signed a contract in November 2002 w/a non-compete clause lasting 3 years. He was recently terminated and secured a similar position with a firm selling the same product. In his prior... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employer Threats
I found out that my employer was not paying me what we had agreed to in the interview. I went to him and he adjusted my salary and called it a raise. I bought up the subject of the raise. He said that... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Mandatory Meetings
To whom it may concern: I am a hotel manager. I would like to have a Mandatory meeting for all employees. Is this legal? cphe@asimanagement.com Craig applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have several permanent conditions ie: Type I Diabetes, OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, on occasion there are flares that require that I call in to work. My employer provided me with the WH 360 E form to be completed by my physician. My physician c
HR department provided me with WH 360 E form, my physician completed form in detail for intermittent leave due to flare up of my illness. Insurance carrier denied my FMLA request as they state I did n... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can an employee touch your personal belongings.
an employee asked me where I get my crystal vase from. I said I had it for three years which been sitting on my overhead for the that time. a few minutes later another employee walked into my cube did... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

My last scheduled day was November 5th, I entitled to the Final Wages payout law?
I put in my resignation letter with the final date of November 12th. My manager let me know that they do not need me the last week, so my last scheduled day is November 5th. Am I supposed to be paid i... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How many weeks vacation is my employer on the hook for?
I am a twenty-three employee who has 5 weeks vacation and given my full two weeks notice. To date, I have used two weeks and would still be owed three. My question is in regards to next year. I have b... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

salary deduction
i know its illegal to deduct an employee's salary paycheck if they are out one day, but is it still illegal if the employee is on a 3 month probabtionary period? If im late, i have to make up the time... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Bounced Payroll and Late Payroll
I work in a small recruitment firm of 3 people. 2 Partners and I am the Sr Associate. Payroll has been repeatedly late and the June 15th Paycheck bounced (a previous payroll check bounced in 2009)caus... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can salaried sales emp'ee get overtime? I am expected to work weekends in addition to the rest of the week. Salary 90k annually.
My supervisor calls me at home at all hours 7 days a week. applies to California  ·  2 answers

If you are still working with a company and you were sick for a day or had an emergency --- you however do not want to get paid for PTO for the day you missed. Can they (A) Force you to take the PTO hours, (B) Take the PTO hours that without paying you? T
Working in Florida and the company I work for has decided that if you should miss a day for any reason, even though you have decided that you are ok with getting paid for just the 4 days you have work... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

my employers payroll company has been making deduction mistakes on my paycheck for two years. As a result, I owe the I.R.S. money for the very first time in my 40 years of being employed. And another mistake was made on my W-2, where Box 1, Box 3 and Box
The payroll company who makes deductions from my paycheck and sends my W-2 every year, has been making deduction mistakes, as well as sending me a W-2 from 2014 showing the wrong AGI on one of three B... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

On my last 5 paychecks it said I had 50 hours vacation time. I made plans and now the owner of the company is saying that was a mistake, and my last paycheck said I have 8 hours vacation time. Is there anything I can do to make them give me the 50 hours v
the details are in the question I posted applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Company taking away earned vacation after employee has enjoyed this vacation time for many years
Is a company allowed to take vacation time away from an employee after the time has been earned and the employee has been using this time for many years? My dad has worked for a certain company since ... applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

Can I claim STD if my young daughter is the one ill?
My 3 yo daughter is going to be having brain surgery, I know I can use FMLA to secure my job but can I claim STD so I can get paid? applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Payroll lost check, someone cashed it
I work in IL for a company based out of WI. I went to pick up a check dated 12/26, and was told that the check was not there. Over a week later, after I had send in a request for a stop payment, I was... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Validity of Non-Compete
I have a non-compete in place with a national consulting firm. During the course of my employment I was asked to sign an additional non-compete. For doing so I was able to continue employment but not ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

What are my rights when working with a disabled co-worker?
A co-worker is "claiming" disability and is often out of the office and I have to do her work. I work for a large company and I'm sure they're afraid she will sue for discrimination thru ADA. I don't ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Ex-employer telling others not to hire me.
I was recently laid-off from my job. There are many other employees that are below me as far as seniority and they are still employed with the company. Is there a law on the order that employers shoul... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Terminated for any reason
I have read that Georgia is an at-will employment state. Does that mean anyone can be terminated for any reason? Is the only grounds for a law suit in Georgia based on discrimination or sexual harassm... applies to All States  ·  1 answer

Non Payment of Wages Under 1099 Agreement
I signed a 1099 contract for consulting work, but the employer never returned a signed copy. It states that as a 1099 - I am obligated to work a min of 4 weeks to be paid. I worked 59 hours and had a ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Am I tied by Non Compete/solicitation agreement
Iam providing contract software services at client 'C' thru Vendor 'B' and a layer 'A' where my employer is 'V'. Here is the structure (V -> A -> B -> C) B was willing to work directly with my employe... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Man highered at a higher position than an experienced female
I am a female that works for a large bank in Pennsylvania. My job title is a personal banker. There is also a "promoted" title of personal banker sr that you can receive based on experience and years ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

hiring commision only salesman
I am a small business owner out of Pennsylvania, I am looking to open up a sales department. My plan is to hire commission only salesman, I need to know what my responsibilities are, what am i liable ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  5 answers

Overtime exemptions and job setting
I am a "salaried" reporter in a single-person bureau. No labor contract. I receive no overtime. I file timecards and have them all. I am on the same vacation schedule as all hourly reporters. I do not... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I was employed with a healthcare agency, worked hours, participated in educational training, and pu
Recently I was hired by an agency to provide mental health services in a middle school to several children. I worked for the agency one month and was terminated. After termination I sought my wages bu... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I have fmla for a disabled child. It states i cannot work weekends. My shift was 7_3 mon. Thru fri. They changed it to eow. They still schedule me on weekends and give me days ods during the week. I am forced to use what little pto i have or gor without p
Can they force me to burn up my pto or can i request they put me back on m thru f applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Working many hours over salaried agreement
My husband was a salaried employee with the agreement being 50 hours a week for $35,000 per year. He consistently worked 7 days a week upwards of 60-70 hrs per week and on occasion even more hours. He... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

responsiblity for paying insurance premium if I extrend my FMLA leave
I am planning to use FMLA leave- if I extend my leave by using my vacation time am I still responsible for paying my insurance premium? applies to New York  ·  2 answers

I am a marketing director and salaried employee. My employer was very flexible in the past 2 years regarding allowing me to work from home when need be and not micromanaging hours. in this new year, my employer is trying to make sure I work 40 hours every
treating a salaried employee as an hourly non exemp employee applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I'm going to quit my job for a better one and I haven't taken my vacation, will i get it if I quit?
I've worked for my employer for over 1year. I have a week vacation that i need to make sure I don't lose it if I quit. I have a better job opportunity so I would really like to get and I already have ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

f I signed a non compete contract with my broker dealer and they have never returned a signed copy to me, is it valid? As well, I had resigned prior to the agreement, they convinced me to come back. Only after
Never received a cosigned non compete contract. Non compete was forced upon me, and signed by me under duress. Threat of loss of employment applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I have been laid off due to covid-19 from my management position at a hotel. I was owed paid time and my insensitive/bonus which was earned prior to being laid off. Are they required to give me what i have earned?
I have been laid off due to covid-19 from my management position at a hotel. I was owed paid time and my insensitive/bonus which was earned prior to being laid off. Are they required to give me what i... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Is it lawful for an employer to deduct wages for non work reasons?
Hi. My ex-employer deducted wages in the amount of $275 from my last paycheck. The deduction was made without my consent for a transaction with a coworker that had nothing to do with work. The transac... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Recruited from outside
I am 60 years old, and I was recruited from outside as a coding trainee for an Indianapolis Hospital and was promised that if I came to work for them that I would receive a $2000.00 sign on bonus and ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

My name is Isaac my check was short 6 days I worked 12 in the coner of my check it said your houly rate has been reduced I was never inform. intill I receive the check. Can I file a claim
My check was short 6 days n my hourly rate was changed with out noticed. I found out it was when I looked at my check. I was not paid for my 12days was only paid for six it stated important notice on ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

under Wisconsin labor law can employers dock you if have a doctors note
had a doctors note and still got punished under Wisconsin or federal law is that leagal' applies to Wisconsin  ·  1 answer

If employee declines lunch break am I covered as long as I offer it?
I run a business in TN. Labor laws state that we must offer a 30 min break to employees working over 6 hours. If the employee does not choose to take that break am I still covered legally by offering ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Can a contractor be considered a supervisor?
When can an outside contractor, hired by the CEO be considered your supervisor? The contractor was hired and we were told to fully cooperate with the contractor (or be fired) and the contractor had th... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Unfairly Treated?
I worked as Acting Housing Program Manager and saved the program from being shut down. For four months I asked for more money, no compensation. After working 50-60 hours a week and literally working m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have been a bartender at a ski resort for 6 years. Usually they just send me an email at the beginning of the season. This year I never received an email so I contacted my supervisor by text and he replied we don't have any open spots. So after I spoke
Bartender who was not hired back after 6 years with no write ups, at seasonal job because I was told by hiring supervisor, I'm too good of a bartender to work for them again, and my open availability ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

changed non-compete contract. Still valid?
I signed a non-compete contract in exchange for a 4% commission to be paid for me selling a former customer after I quit my job. After 5 months they told me they could only afford 3%. I took it for 2 ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Salary vs. Hourly
I am an hourly employee. My hourly wage is determined by $25000 a year, so it comes out to $12.02 an hour. When I am paid they just divide my $25000 by 24 or twice a month and that is what I am paid, ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

In PA. Gave 2 weeks notice. Employee handbook request is 2 weeks notice. Told me that I was not going to work my 2 weeks and not paying me. Not fired. Resigned. Typical scenario has been they let people finish 2 weeks. No bad reviews or issues with my wor
2 week notice given per employee handbook request. No contract. First example in 2 years of not letting someone work 2 weeks. No work performance issues. applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

forced on call
I have asked this question and did not get an answer yet. Can a nursing home single out one shift to be on call? The home I work at has done this to 7-3 and no other shift and at least 5 CNA don't hav... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Pregnancy related complications - is leave available?
I am 24 weeks pregnant and have a medical history of pre-term labor with my previous child. I have been experiencing pre-term labor symptoms with this pregnancy and have been ordered bed rest for the ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

terminated while on fmla and short term disability
I am on fmla leave,while being paid short term disability.when i contacted my employer i was told i know longer have a job.was told that my contact where i worked at wanted to keep the new manager my ... applies to Arkansas  ·  1 answer

I live in NY and have intermittent FMLA my employer just recently advised me after using two days that I could not take them unpaid and had to use all of my PTO first. It is a large office, and others with FMLA are not given the same terms. This was never
I have had FMLA since May of 2016 and this is the first time I was told I had to use my paid time off for it. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Truth-in-Hiring what are my rights?
I was interviewed by a company for a position and was hired the same day. I was advised that we would currently be in a call queue, they were hoping until the end of December but that it may not happe... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non compete HELP
I was hired by a company with whom I had to sign a non compete. They only let me see the page where the signature goes and said if I wanted to work there I had to sign it. I was recently terminated fo... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

can a employer tell you have to work 12hrs or else?
Ia am employed by a company for over a year now, and benn on a 8hr shift the whole time. They told me a day and half before that I was drafted to work 12hrs. I plead my case and in the end i was force... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Commissions lost by employer account mgmt
I was employed as a commission-only salesperson. The constant stealing of accounts by the employer caused me thousands of dollars in lost commissions. Examples - account moved to other salesperson aft... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Marital Status Discrimination
I, along with 10 staff in my office, relocated from the UK in November 2001. My employer decided to convert our salaries from UK Net to US Net, rather than from UK Gross to US Gross. Because I am marr... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

should this job be Exempt or Non-Exempt?
My title is "Field Engineer" my duties are: installing, repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and trouble shooting point of sale computer systems. I supervise no one. I am required but compensated for us... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

What if I settled in an employment dispute and the employer wrote the check to me, and I wrote a check to the attorney for fees. Do I need to issue a 1099 to the attorney in that case since I will be claiming a deduction?
Employment settlement discrimination. Settled - payment made to me via check. I paid attorney 33% fee via personal check. Attorney says no need for me to issue 1099, I can deduct above the line. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Company owner sexually harasses and discriminates
I work for a small company where the owner sexually harasses the females in the office by staring, touching, etc. No one that is currently employed there will bring anything to his attention for fear ... applies to California  ·  4 answers

clocking in and out
There are 6 employees at my job and we just started 'punching a clock'. Some of us forget to clock in or out from time to time. Our system is not attached to a company, it consists of cards with print... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Hi I work in a place where we discussed an hourly rate and then all of a sudden my employer without discussing it with me turned it into a salary but I don’t even know my salary and started making up reasons why she deducted money. She owes me 1000 doll
I am a teacher in a small daycare and I took the job because the enployer told me it would be 40 per hour and my paycheck doesn’t reflect that. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

PAYMENT DEDUCTION ON PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE
IF YOU HAVE AN EMPLOYEE THAT HAS BEEN HIRED AS A SALARY EMPLOYEE AND HAS ONLY WORKED IN YOUR OFFICE FOR 1 MONTH, AND IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS HAS MADE A REQUEST TO BE OFF ONE DAY (SHE IS STILL IN 90 DAY P... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I'm a 20 year veteran surgical ICU nurse who went above and beyond all job duties including asking supervisory nursing to get out of the way I'm a huge patient advocate in a situation patient was coding supervisory nursing did not know what they were doin
As stated above applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is an employment contract valid that offers the independent contractor no consideration?
Hi, and thanks in advance, A good friend of mine is a tattoo artist and showed me his contract which included a non-compete clause. The contract stated all the restrictions/conditions of employment fo... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Recording hours worked for a salaried employee in NY
I am a salaried retail manager, the company has me put myself in for 1 hr worked to be paid, yet where and are they required to document an employees time worked. If the claim was I worked 7 days stra... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

non-compete and material change to employment
I have a question about a non-complete clause in an employment agreement I signed. The agreement stated that I will not directly compete for a period of 3 years following termination of employment. On... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Loss of vacation and holiday time from employer
I had previously earned 2 weeks paid vacation + 3 paid holidays from my employer. The store I work in was sold to another company and now I am told I no longer have any vacation time or holiday time b... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

After resignation, can I still utilize an intermittent FMLA benefit?
After resigning almost 4 weeks ago, I have had to use intermittent sick time for a previously approved FMLA of which I qualified for, was approved and also have a certification of healthcare provider ... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

My boss got in my (a minors) face, what can I do?
I recently had an incident with my boss where my manager came up to me and told me my acrylics were too long. To that I then replied I can't do anything about that right now. Not at all being disrespe... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

when should i get my last paycheck?
In the state of California, what is the time frame in which a last paycheck has to be given to the former employee if they quit. I've heard its 48 -72 hours after they quit. Can you help me out here? applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was a truck driver for a company hauling steel. I was hit by the steel the customers were unloading causing a head injury on February 28, 2018. I returned to work on September 25, 2018. I was denied the chance to drive again and given an office job. The
On February 28, 2018 while being unloaded I was hit by a piece of steel. I was knocked down and hit my head and my left leg was broken also. They told me they could not get the video from the customer... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

overtime & lay-offs
Can an employer require their employees to work 12 hours days, every day, every other week, if the employer has a portion of the workforce laid-off? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

What should i do?
I have been working for Weis Markets for six months now. I was originally working for the local Wendy’s in town until a good friend of mine asked me if I would be interested in working at Weis as an... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Is this a case of gender discrmination or am I crazy?
I have worked as a sales rep in Houston for a New York company for 3 years. I recently resigned because I felt I was being discrminated against. The company who will remaing nameless, hired a less exp... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

signed Non-compete while doing a school internship.
I went to school to become a medical transcriptionist and part of my required course was to to do an internship. My school adviser set me up with a transcription service to do 144 hours of transcripti... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Previous company threatening arbitration when new job has nothing to do with previous job
My husband has been working for a company, Florida Pest Control, for over two years. A contract was signed saying he is an at-will employee, and that if he goes to another company that he cannot give ... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

preapproved ot
I often work 45 to 55 hours a week, but my employer says that overtime must be pre-approved. Is this correct. applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Benefits Question
I live in Florida. When I started working for my employer nearly 9 years ago, upon hiring I was offered retirement pkg, free health insurance(myself only) cost of living raise every year, and bonus up... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Employer has not reimbursed expenses for months.
My employer has not repaid my travel reimbursement expenses since August 2003. It is now Feb 2004. The amount totals $15,000. I am still employed with them. They just give me the run around---they are... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

I work for Publix in Florida, I'm going on FMLA for knee surgery, can they make me take my sick days and vacation time for my FMLA to kick in
Need to know if it's a law, or up to the company applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Is it considered termination when my manager deletes my access to my work account?
I was out sick for 3 days, when I returned to work I found out that my Office Manager deleted/deactivated my access to my work account. I work in a doctors office and we use Electronic medical records... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can employer set up an escrow account for all employees that they are entilted to.
Employer is asking if an escrow account can be set up for all employees, and they would receive this amount of money at the end of their employment IF they turn in a notice. Is this possible? If so, i... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

Unpaid Wages - Options
My ex-employer (who is the sole owner of the company) owes me for past wages of over $5,000. At the time, I was a salaried employee. My question is - Can I file a lien against his property without fil... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can I work for a competitor in CA if my co. Is in FL?
I signed a non-compete for a FL based company. I work in sales in WA selling to WA customers. Now I want to work for its competitor (a German based company) by selling in California to California cust... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I signed a, NON COMPETE CLAUSE
I was recently let go by the company I had worked for over 19 years. My question is, does the non compete clause become void since they fired me? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can my boss contact me on my days off?
I am off on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. My boss is always texting me work questions on Monday and some Saturdays Is this legal? Also, he gave out my personal cell phone number, without my permission,... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Government Contractor revising own policy
I work for a gov't contractor, we are under the SCA and are to receive an X amount of vacation time on our 1st anniversary date and ea aniver date there after My employer chose upfront to have their o... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

If I was an independent contractor in Sales and was terminated am I still entitled to my last payroll check? Please advise. Thank you.
This question is from New York State. Thank you. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Agreement after-the-fact?
An employee of my company resigned his position after 9 months, invoking repayment terms for relocation expenses that require a pro rated portion based on remaining with the company for 12 months. Pro... applies to California  ·  1 answer

hourly
Can a employer after you have been working hourly change it to salary? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

FMLA ?'s
My wife has recently returned to work after a leave of 9 weeks due to the birth of our third child. Upon returning she was not returned to the same position and hours she held for the previous 3 or 4 ... applies to Indiana  ·  1 answer

Employer holding back wages stating I owe him money for car damages
Thank you very much for your answer. Three months ago I was laid off for lack of work. I had had the job for 5 years with no problems. Two weeks after I was laid off the former employer called and ask... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I hired an employee with an offer letter with salary, bonus eligibility, PTO, etc. in Dec. 2017. The employee resigned Dec 2018 and was rehired Jan 2019. No new offer letter was given. Do I have to honor the original offer letter since the employee resign
The employee resigned again Jan 2020. applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

employment at will when the employee quits
Most questions about at-will employment talk about firing people. My question is about quitting. I just quit my job this morning. In the contract I signed last spring, it states that I have to give on... applies to Vermont  ·  2 answers

company acquired, non compete
i signed a non compete with company A. Company A has been acquired by company B. Our companies are now called, "company A, a division company B" is the non-compete i signed 8 years ago with Company A,... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Salary vs. Hourly
I am an hourly employee. My hourly wage is determined by $25000 a year, so it comes out to $12.02 an hour. When I am paid they just divide my $25000 by 24 or twice a month and that is what I am paid, ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission
How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Termination due to retaliation for reporting supervisor
I recently worked for a hospital in my hometown of Paris, Tx and had problems with my supervisor. I called the integrity hotline which the employees were advised to do so if they had problems, the pho... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Commission Structure Changes
When i started working at my job i was given a commission structure on my sales (certain amt depending on % to goal). Now they are wanting to change the commission in which you dont make any commissio... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

incentive program for hourly employees
I often have trouble finding time to educate my employees during normal business hours that my business is open to the public. Also, I would like to put a program together to reward my inside sales pe... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

FMLA-Discrimination/HArassment
I work for the largest bank in the world. I am currently on FMLA with my newborn daughter. My employer is calling me on leave wanting to conuct formal performance evaluation stating that if I wish to ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Workers Compensation Retaliation
I'm a Deputy and was involved in a major accident in my patrol car on duty in route to a call. My supervisors insisted I go to the hospital and be checked out. (they drove me!) To make a long story sh... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

In PA can my employer change my job position, not the description or title of job, without notifying me of the change, and done so while I was on vacation? When asked why the changes, was given the answer of because changes were made.
Details are clear and concise in question applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Is My Employer in Breach of Contract
From December 2008 until January 2012, I worked for Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville, a Beauty School. After having worked for them for over two years I was forced to sign a non compete agreement... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Am I in violation of the fmla law
I'm a sworn peace officer and injured my left hand. I'm currently on fmla but had some unfinished administrative work that needed to be completed. I went to my job on my time to get the work done. I d... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal in nj to withhold my commission by using excuses from my employer?
Got an email fm my manager, said no longer need my help, but said to let me fill up my customers' info before release my final commission. Pls. reference to his email: > " I want to thank you for your... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Can an employer close the company on holidays and force you to use personal time
Can a company close the business on Dec 24 and Dec 31 and force employees to use there personal days to be paid? applies to New York  ·  2 answers

can my daughter be asked to resign her job and then go on maternity leave?
My daughter recently secured full-time employment (3months ago) She has found out that she is pregnant. She understands that she will not be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act but her employer... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can my current employer sue my for taking business away from them?
I am a Sales Executive and I am looking to leave my company to work for another company similar in business. I plan on taking my accounts with me; can my current company sue me? I never signed a non-c... applies to California  ·  3 answers

Lunch break and timecards
I am a nurse in a assisted living. I am told not to clock out at lunch. I have to carry a walkie talkie and answer questions at lunch. My time sheets are attached to my check and I can't get it until ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

can earned vacation be taken away because change of policy
i had 12 days vacation already earned and was informed that in jan everybodys vacation would start over if you had any vacation left that it would be lost starting january 1st and start overthen and c... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Breachment, Non-Compete Agreement
My Husband is s Sofware Programmer.His status is H1B.He came to usa in newjersey based consultant company..and my husband was placed by a middle company to work in a Client Company which is in Newyork... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

MANDITORY OVERTIME
I HAVE A QUESTION AND MY QUESTION IS: ONCE YOU DO YOUR 40 HOURS ARE YOU REQUIRED TO DO ANYMORE HOURS? AND ARENT YOU OBLIGATED TO HAVE 2 DAYS OFF? AND IS THERE A SUCH THING AS MANDITORY OVERTIME FOR TH... applies to Maryland  ·  1 answer

My company has pto that we earn Thur the year for vacation and they give us 4 holadays a year if I take a day off Thur. The week can they make me use a vacation day or holaday even if I ended up with 60+ hrs.
My company has pto that we earn Thur the year for vacation and 4 holadays that they give us for the year can they make me use a vacation day or holaday if I take a day off Thur the week even if I ende... applies to Virginia  ·  1 answer

If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company, will I still be able to receive a settl
If my current employer goes bankrupt, or closes the company while I still haven’t settle my worker’s compensation case, will I still be able to receive a settlement, or will I loose all benefits? ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Commissioned dealer employees: What are the laws?
I was recently terminated as a Finance Director from an automobile dealership. My "effective date of termination" was 12/21/04, with termination paperwork completed on 12/27. I did not receive (what w... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Employment Discrimination - Survived FRCP 12(b)(6) , what is the next step?
Employment Discrimination - Survived the defendants FRCP 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss. Currently Pro se due to expense, looking for contingency Attorney, applies to New York  ·  1 answer

can an employee be forced to work a shift and be on call that same day
department not H.R is asking non exempt professionls to work 8 hours shift and be on call all night to return to the premises for the next 8 hour shift applies to New York  ·  1 answer

salaried employees
Is there a law regarding whether or not it is appropriate to have salaried employees punching in and out with a time clock? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

In the state of Pennsylvania, can my employer take away my accrued person time (PTO)?
There's a bunch of us here that lost our person time we had on the books, under the old policy we were able to carry the time over to 2019 but HR claimed they send a new policy out which no one receiv... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

FMLA discrimination?
After 3 years of being on intermittant FMLA, my employer says that I must get a separate certification for each doctor I see. I have a permanent condition that requires that I see a few doctors. This ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

FMLA
Can an employer charge your time off to FMLA after you informed them you chose to use PTO? Is FMLA employee initiated? Thanks applies to Wisconsin  ·  2 answers

employer stealing from my paycheck
my father has been working for as a auto mechanic for 6 years. he earns 50 % percent of all the work that he does at this shop. he gets paid every seven days but gets deducted 20 dollars for absolutel... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a 5 year tuition reimbursement contract be broken?
I signed a 5 year contract in exchange for money to help with graduate education (about $46,000). I want to separate from this employer after one year due to ethical and liabilty reasons (unsafe medic... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

What actions can be taken to get unpaid commission?
I am no longer with this company. It was standard practice that when anyone else left they were paid their commission up to 6 months after their departure. I went to work for a competitor. I did not h... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

can earned vacation time be taken away from an employee in new York state
works for a bank in Delaware county new York. what happened the bank added more work details to meet a deadline and the bank decided that in order to meet deadlines all vacations will be eliminated! applies to New York  ·  1 answer

hourly or contract employment
We are required to be in the office from 8-9am and 4-5pm Mon-Fri and for sales meeting from 1-3:30pm Mondays. If we are late, or miss more than 2 hrs in a day, we are docked percentages of our commiss... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Can I sue for punitive damages for withholding my final paycheck?
I was terminated from my employment and was never given my final paycheck. I wrote a letter and got a reply from an attorney that stated I must return items in order to pick up my paycheck. I do not h... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

My employer never had me sign a w-2 or w-4 and paid me under the table for 4 months. I kept asking her to set things up right so neither one of us would have problems. She said she would worry about it in 2016 and get things set up correctly. Now as taxes
I worked for a girl cleaning houses for the past four months. She paid me under the table and when I told her on week two that I felt she needed to set up things correctly so that there wouldn't be an... applies to Florida  ·  3 answers

Non-Compete only for Employer/Employee?
Hello - I plan to purchase items from a wholesaler in CA for retail resale on a major internet auction (I am located in TX). It has been recommended that I require the wholesaler to enter into a "non ... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

Initial Disclosure?
I have a couple of things I'm unsure of. One is when submitting first initial disclosure to defendants, how much information do I have to include? I am aware that I must reveal witnesses and documents... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

How is that legal to do. When we have worked a 40 hr workweek with 10 hrs of overtime already?
I live in Florida. How can that be legal to take my PTO, threaten to write me up, or fire me for not showing up on mandatory overtime on Saturdays, when I have already worked a 40 hour work week. applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

If I take FMLA do I have to disclose information about my surgery to my Corp office?
I'm planning on having surgery which I want to keep private. On one of the forms I have to submit to the doctor its asking what the surgery is for. I find this absurd! and dont want to disclose "what ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Compensation
I filed a complaint with the EEOC regarding discrimination against my former employer. I was terminated from my job and a person of another race was unfairly moved into my position. The EECO has filed... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Is there a difference in non-compete agreement scope for contract versus full-time employees?
I am negotiating to become a independent contract salesperson for a software company in a niche industry. They are drafting a non-compete agreement but I will be a contractor, not an employee. Are the... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Is non-compete valid in different industry?
I have a non-compete where the first clause that i question is: 1)"The Employee shall not, at any times during the period hereof, and for ,2 years from the date of termination of this Agreement. direc... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Should a non-discretionary (pro-rated) bonus, based solely on my performance, be paid upon leaving?
I receive a base salary and an incentive bonus (20% of collections of everything over a set threshold, based solely upon my performance). Some people I work with just receive a percentage of collectio... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can a non-compete be enforced for ideas that were discussed but not used?
Is it possible under PA law for a former employer to enforce a non-compete if you use ideas from that employer for a new business that was never followed through on (i.e. they internally decided to ta... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can employers deduct vacation time for snow days?
My employer called a snow day last winter and phoned all of the employees telling us to not come in because of the weather. The next day I went to work and was informed that everyone had to put in a t... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Can i be demoted for my availability changing and can they take my raise?
hi. i was just wondering i have worked at the same place since last august from what i have heard i do really good. they would not let me be promoted because of my availability, which i accepted but n... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Does offering the option to convert bonus $ to vacation violate laws or compromise exemption status
applies to New York  ·  1 answer

what are my options if my company is using me to help with outsourcing
My company is working with an outside company which will provide digital imaging and workflow. This company will receive invoices via e-mail, scan, fax, pdf or mail from out vendors and route them ele... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Mandatory 50 hour work week for salary workers.
The big boss decided to make it manadatory for the entire engineering office to work 50 hour work weeks for the next two months. No explanation was given and no compensation was mentioned for working ... applies to Illinois  ·  2 answers

I was terminated by my company because my position was eliminated. Do I have any legal recourse?
I was terminated from my company due to my position being eliminated. To receive my unpaid vacation, I have to sign a release. The release has a clause that I will not be allowed to be rehired for my ... applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

Please help!
Dear Mel, For two years I worked for a company ten hours a day five days a week. I was payed overtime for hours worked over fifty not over forty like the law states. Is there something that I missed o... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

what are legal or other ways to properly deduct wages
Hello - I own a small business, As you know with any small business in the past few years margins are tight. which is why this is a big deal. I have been having problems with lost and neglected tools ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Employer Agreement
I have signed up 18 agreement with my employer which says" In the event Employee : 1) fails to report for training, or assignment; 2) terminates Employee's relationship or services with XXX during the... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Minimum employment tenure & medical insurance contribution
Hi, I work in NY state office. My employer had contract with me saying that I should work for atleast 18 months. The reason for that is he said that the project is 18 months and so he has to make sure... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Limiting employee hours to eliminate overtime.
Can a public employer (school district) limit the amount of hours an employee works so that they do not go into overtime? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Verbal agreement to
I signed a "payback sign on bonus" agreement if I voluntarily quit within two years for my previous employer. For various reasons, including harassing email's from a fellow employee (which HR said the... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

A company tutor wishing to go private
I work as an independent contractor/tutor in LA for a tutoring company. The company is headquartered in Wyoming and the local office is in Lancaster. [I tutor in students' homes.] I recently learned t... applies to California  ·  1 answer

relocation contract
I am in a relocation contract that requires me to reimburse the company for the relo funds plus gross up taxes should employment terminate for any reason within 6mo or less at 100% repayment. It also ... applies to Ohio  ·  2 answers

time off for medical appointments
what are my rights to get time off the job for medical / dental appointments during work hours? Thanks so much for your response : ) laurie applies to California  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete - Same Industry, different location/customer base
I work in the staffing industry. I had to sign a non-compete agreement in order to be hired at a small private firm to sell our services to companies seeking office/admin. assistance. The agreement st... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

im filing a lawsuit on my employer for min wage violation of 40hrs how much will i get
what is the percentage over what is actually due to you like say they owe me 300 in wages over a 4 month period and i go to court will i recieve more if so approxiamely how much applies to Tennessee  ·  1 answer

payroll jumping
I have been made a offer from my emplor to mtg. a store. on the first day , i notice the prictice of payroll jumping. not only reg. hours but overtime. the last mtg. was overiding employee hours.so no... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I was accruing PTO since February 2019 and now was just demoted to a position with no PTO. Was said you could not collect even until after a year end of my old status. Am I still owed this even with the demotion. Sad IN California. HELP
Manager accruing PTO. Now demoted with no PTO. Do I get that back or is it gone. applies to California  ·  1 answer

can my boss fire me for being sick
I am a single Mom and my boss fires any one who calls in sick even if you have to go to the hospital .I work as a caregiver alone 24 hr shifts I hae an abcessed tooth ans d swo;;en would not let e me ... applies to Oregon  ·  1 answer

Wrongfull termination
Becuase of poor office ergonomics my neck and upper back as well as extremities have developed acute pain. I have been seeing a physical therapist for about 2 months now. I discussed with my managemen... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I have never heard of a pip which stands for performance Improvement plan. About a month-and-a-half ago I was present it the PIP from my supervisor he told me that it was nothing I did wrong and that I wasn't in trouble or anything but that he wanted to t
My supervisor did not introduce the PIP which is performance Improvement plan to me in the seriousness that it was. I never even had a write-up or a verbal warning and got demoted. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Collecting Employer Match Contribution
In mid-80's, worked for Psychiatric Facility owned by major US Hospital Chain. Participated in 401K/retirement plan which employer matched up to 4%. Psych Facility was sold. When attempted to collect ... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Contract got cancelled in 1 week when I signed an initial contract for 4 months
Hello, I was offered a contract position at ABC Corp and I started working there. After a week when I submitted my timesheet, my manager told me that my contract wasnt fully approved. He thought it wa... applies to California  ·  1 answer

defamation or slander
i have been injured on the job and i am currently out on disability but my coworkers are continuously saying that i do not want to work that i am on welfare is that defamation and can i sue applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Overtime payback requested by employer
Hello, I have searched through the forums below with no luck to my current situation, I am hoping someone can shed some light on this. I work for a IT consulting firm as a hourly project manager that ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Do non-competes hold a dollar value in California?
Of seven children I am the only child to work at my father's company. I have worked as an at-will employee for 13 years. I was in Sales for 4 yrs and was GM/CFO from 1995 'til fired. He died several m... applies to California  ·  2 answers

can an employer demad an exept employe o wrk 150 hours in 10 days
as a salaried computer programmer was told today 2 das before vacation that I woul be required twrk 150 in next three weeks. Then reminded them of the vacation time about to start that they had forgot... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

How to decide Salary Vs. Hourly
How do I differentiate between deciding if an employee should be a salary employee or an hourly employee? Right now we only have four (myself and other owner included) employees that are salary, but I... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Breaking 1yr contract on 1099
I am on 1099 and i worked for a XXX company for few months signing 1 yr contract that i will not join client for a yr. I joined the client on 1099 after three months. Is that contract would be valid. ... applies to California  ·  1 answer

What can I do about clocking out for lunch and possible discrimination?
Recently got a hourly job in Austin. I have been there three weeks and been told since day one to clock out for lunch, which I do. I have come to find out and have proof that both my hourly co-workers... applies to Texas  ·  2 answers

I would like advise on constructive discharge claim
I have been advised that I have a case for constructive discharge with my soon to be ex employer. After reviewing the laws it seems that my situation does in fact fit all of the nessesary criteria and... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

need help
My wife is paid on salery based on 45 hours a week. she has not had a day off for 28 days including sundays due to no relif manager available, Not her fault. she is required to keep an office open dur... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

I WORK 44 HOURS STRAIGHT TIME EVERY WEEK.,WHY?
I HAVE WORKED FOR A MAJOR AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP FOR 33 YEARS,IT IS OWNED BY A FARM FAMILY.WE HAVE APPROX 33 EMPLOYEES AND GROSS SALES ANNUALLY 8-10 MILLION.OUR STANDARD WORK WEEK IS 44 HOUR... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Rests and Meal periods
So just out of curiosity, my employer states that by law all employees MUST take a 30 minute meal period, honestly I'm ok with being a forced meal period but is it truly illegal? I know minors have to... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

current poolicy - FT employee is working over 30 hrs could this be changed to 36 hours just for 1 de
non-profit residential facility for developmentally disabled - we have state mandated ratios to be met to care for our individuals. Current policy states a PT employee can work up to 29 hrs each week ... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

My friend who lives and works in Connecticut has been working for a semi-large (retail sales) corporation for over 25 years and has never gotten a raise. He makes about $12 an hour plus approx. 3% commission. He is considered a salesman but is the 'assist
My friend who lives and works in Connecticut has been working for a semi-large (retail sales) corporation for over 25 years and has never gotten a raise. He makes about $12 an hour plus approx. 3% com... applies to Connecticut  ·  1 answer

Can I lose my company paid health insurance while on medical leave?
I was hospitalized for 4 days and am currently under Dr care and my return date is not known at this time. My employer sent me a certified letter stating that I left my employment on my last day of wo... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Hello, my name is Elizabeth, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Michigan. Was recently let go from position as an independent contractor(I paid my own taxes). I believe I signed a non compete. I can not get a hold of my file. If I did sign, is it enforc
Is non compete enforceable for massage therapist as independent contractor in Michigan? applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Soliciting former employer's clients...
I work for a registered investment advisory firm in California, and I'm looking to either go to another firm or start my own firm. Here are the facts: 1) There is NO non-compete or employment agreemen... applies to California  ·  1 answer

wrongful termination
Last week I was terminated from my position at a very large corporation. It started about a month ago when I was demoted from a supervisor position to a lead operator without any cause or reason. I in... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

FMLA time and Disability
IF someone goes out on disability, can their time be counted as FMLA? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to be required to take conference calls for work at home on your phone and not be paid?
My wife is a non salary, hourley paid employee as a teller at a bank. She has been told she must take a weekly conference call at home on her phone without being paid for her time or phone minutes. I ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

harassement and discrimination
I am a teacher. My Principal has caused much stress, harassement, and discrimination until I developed ulcers. I was denied certain privileges and others were given an okay. Remarks made in my present... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Lay Off and Health Insurance
My husband was laid off on Tuesday 9/14/10. His employer cancelled our health coverage within 2 days. We have not received any information yet about Cobra and he was not given any information regardin... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

Disablilty
In 1997 I was an employee of Time wARNER cABLE in Middletown, NY. I was diagnosed with basal joint diseas and Des Quervain's in both hands. I was approved for Comp and had unsuccessful surgery on both... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

FMLA once laid off
I am pregnant which my employer is aware of. If I am laid off while pregnant (prior to going on leave), does my employer have to still provide me with my leave benefits once I give birth (short term d... applies to New Jersey  ·  1 answer

Should my attorney have filed a 1099 for a physical injury, emotional distress settlement?
Won settlement. $15k was issued to me by employer(defendant). That was taxed and considered back wages. The remaining money was sent to attorney to be distributed. Atty sent me a 1099, line 7! Should ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Defamation in workplace
Do I have a case against my former employer? My new employer upon verifying my employment was told by a manager that I was fired from the company. I was not fired, I resigned and worked my 2 weeks tha... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can a small Calif, Co. inc. operate without written policy/rules given to the worker?
applies to California  ·  1 answer

Unfair mandatory overtime
There are two shifts at my job. Can they make one shift work more mandatory overtime than the other? applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Can my employer force me to split my shift ?
I work retail and in years past since black Friday can be horrendous, they have asked if anyone would volunteer for a split shift or be able to stay more than 8 hours and some have complied with the r... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

should i still get 25 hours a week?
i am considered a part time employee i was working a steady for 25 hours a week before i went on medial leave or until the job was done witch gave me a lot more hours then 25. i had been working the s... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Possible Class Action.
Possible Class Action. Company might have a policy of isolating individuals on medical leave to force them to quit. I'm a nurse for a local hospital network, and they said you had to be 100% non-disab... applies to Illinois  ·  3 answers

Can my employer change my contract from 10 month to 12 month? Can I find out what other salaries wer
My new boss has handed down to a few of us that we are 12 month employees now, yet my research/flier states that I was a 10 month employee. There looks to be a mix up after I was hired with Human reso... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Supervisors employing off duty staff
I am a member of a Park District Board of commissioners. Two of the other commissioners are personaly employing off duty park district employees. I am very concerned that this relationship can potenti... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete, Contract Employment
I work as an IT contractor, and recently my contract was nearing expiration. The client for whom I worked (a federal agency) re-evaluated its needs and set out a new, similar statement of work as my o... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Meal Breaks Replay from Employee.
I just asked a question regarding meal breaks and compensation. The response was that the employer must grant a meal break. Due to the nature of our work (monitoring satellite signals) doesn't allow u... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is there any law that gives salaried employees some flexibility without using PTO?
I manage a group of salaried traveling marketing managers in a company that typically has had mostly hourly employees. Their salaries are in line with industry for their jobs but it seems that Senior ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an employer or co-worker touch or remove your personal belongings from your desk ?
My 2 other co-workers were asked to stay after hrs. to rearrange our desks, I was not told about this or ask to stay. In doing this, they removed all my personal and work related things out of my desk... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Bad Referal
I have recently applied for a new job, listing my current job as a reference. When the new job called my place of employment, the manager falsely accused me of stealing from the company and being a ba... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Are my travel hours included in my 40 hour work week?
I live in Oregon and work in Arizona and My Company pays to fly me to that location on a weekly basis. I work 4 X 10 hour days but my start and end times are not mandated. I am an exempt employee. My ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

I have a non compete in Florida 18 months 50 me radius. The original non compete was also altered by my ex employers. I have a copy of original where items where left out, date was left off etc. when the law suit came about they turned in a copy that was
I need help with this please. I need to know if you advise me to retain a labor law attorney. The restrictions on my non compete seem to be very irrational. They will not negotiate anything pheasible ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Can my small business owner make me sign a contract waiving my overtime all together? He is expecting me to work 10 hr shifts not payed time and a half for the extra 2 hrs worked of overtime. I live in california.
Hmmm? applies to California  ·  4 answers

Compensation for 24 hour coverage?
Does my company have the authority to enforce 24 hour coverage without any compensation. applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Standards for timeliness (tardiness)
Can an employer in NC require there employees to come in early (unpaid) in order not to be late. For example I would have to come in early 10 minutes every day in order to account for the day unpredic... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Commissions - are they payable after termination.
With no definition of what happens to commissions after an employee is terminated in their contract, there is no other employees who receive payment of commissions once terminated. Is the precendent e... applies to North Carolina  ·  1 answer

Hired for wrong job, fired for lack of experience?!?
Hired through an employment agency to process home loans for a well established bank. I let them know I had no previous mortgage experience, and was told not to worry, they have a three week training ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can I be terminated for filling out a company requested medical form?
I am facing a termination. I am a cba protected worker. I was recently (last one year) injured on the job. While I was out under medical care I was to periodically report to my company physician to do... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Mandatory Overtime for transcription
I work for a national Medical Transcription service and I am paid on a per line typed basis. I work a standard 40 hour week usually, but recently they have been forcing Mandatory overtime and this wee... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

can you be in trouble with a non compete
if you signed it but never worked a day for them? I am not sure if she even has the papers for it since I never filled out all the paperwork. I am starting a business in the same field a year and a ha... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Female discrimination
I have been in a customer service "supervisory" position with a company for close to 2 years with the understanding that I would be promoted to manager (I have 10 years prior managerial experience).Af... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

employment offer
I recently left a small firm due to the unethical dealings of the president. When I took the position with the company, I was promised in an "Employment Proposal" the following; "...would like to thin... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I live in Pennsylvania. I work based on only Commission. When I don't have clients my boss wants me to stay but I don't get paid. Help
I am told I need to stay and I don't get paid if I don't have a client. How is this possible? applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Okay for an employer to purposely schedule all shifts 5-15 minutes short of a 6 hour mandated break?
It may seem a little picky but it just sounds very odd to me that it'd be okay for an employer to purposely schedule people sometimes even 5 minutes short of the 6 hour so the employee cannot take a s... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to require 30 days notice before resignation?
My wife is about to start a job, but they want her to sign a contract that says she will give them 30 days notice before quitting. She is only a secretary, so she isn't in a hard to replace position. ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Can they refuse intermitent leave because they have no part time jobs?
My daughter has developed pregnancy anemia in her seventh month of pregnancy. Her doctor prescribed a reduced work day "no more than six hours per day. She is under FMLA for her doctors visits already... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

deducting taken paid vacation from wages
I understand I am an "at will" employee. This is my second year working for the company. My manager has told me consistently throughout this year that I have two weeks of paid vacation. He has showed ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Is there any action I am able to take for a client making a false statement about me to my employer?
Hello, I have worked on and off for for a large staffing agency for approximately 4 years. Most recently I had the opportunity to become a full time employee for the staffing agency. I began working f... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I was laid off and then replaced...
About a year ago I was laid off along with 800 others from a large Pharma company. It was explained to me that my position had been permanently eliminated. About 2 months after the layoff someone was ... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

can an employer take money out of my paycheck because a credit card declined at the bank?
can an employer take money out of my paycheck because a credit card declined at the bank? I work as a front desk clerk on a 10-99 contract, and I recently was told im getting up to 300$ taken out of m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Can they refuse intermitent leave because they have no part time jobs?
My daughter has developed pregnancy anemia in her seventh month of pregnancy. Her doctor prescribed a reduced work day "no more than six hours per day. She is under FMLA for her doctors visits already... applies to Michigan  ·  1 answer

Retaliation for Filing Workers Compensation Claim
Retaliation- Workers Compensation I had sent an e-mail to my boss asking how I would go about turning in a Workers Compensation claim. Within 3 minutes of her reading my e-mail I was sent an e-mail st... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

retaliation
I was recently fired for a few violations, one being retaliation. My question is, in order to have retaliation, do you have to have an act, or is making a comment such as "what comes around, goes arou... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Property stolen from workplace
I was asked by my employer to use my personal notebook computer in my office because of their lack of equipment. It was locked in my office each night with my boss and I having the only key. After 2 m... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is it legal to accept a position in client's office, after signing a non-compete?
My husband signed a non-compete statement at the beginning of his employment. He as recently been offered an in-house position by a client. The client will no longer use his current company regardless... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days stated on the form? Also do I have to resubmit
I was approved for FMLA for a duration of one year. The doctor stated the FREQUENCY 1-3 times per month and the DURATION 8 hours per episode. Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days state... applies to California  ·  2 answers

Breach of contract
i'm in sales, and i signed an offer letter that stated salary plus commission at 3% with no minimum amount. then my employer comes back stating that i have to get 25,000 a month to bonus. I finally do... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Employee termination PTO payout and termination cancellation thereafter
An employee gave self resignation for Friday of a week, basically Friday is the last working day of that employee. Now on Friday morning, PTO payout for the employee got processed and employee got pai... applies to California  ·  1 answer

disciplined for not prearranging an absence (even death)
I earn Personal Time Off (PTO) for every 40 hours worked to use for vacation, sick, or personal time off. My company has just changed its PTO policy. If I call in sick or have a family emergency or ev... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Descrimination and/or non-payment of "Incentive Bonuses"
How do I know if I have a valid case? My employer (a German bank) treats Germans and Americans differently. There may even be additional discrimination against Jews (such as me - I have examples). Als... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Employment Restrictions
I currently work as a contract employee at Caterpillar Inc. I am a purchasing analyst and have been offered a position with a supplier to Caterpillar. Upon giving my notice, I was told by my Caterpill... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

Exempt Status in Jeopardy
Dear Mel; I have been working in my position as Fiscal Manager since June 2003, and have been consider an 'exempt' employee by both myself and my employer, and rightly so. However, I have had hours de... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I work in San Diego, the new minimum wage starts on January 1st. If I start working at 1130 pm on 12/31 do I get the new minimum wage for the other 7 and half hours that I will work on January 1st?
San Diego new minimum wage starts on January 1st 2017 applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is it discrimination if other people on a 3rd Shift get a shift differential and I don't. I am not black Hispanic or anything else I am a white male mid forties.
Is there anything I can do if I am on 3rd Shift and everyone gets a shift premium except me. I am a white male mid-forties. They say I make too much money per hour. applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

I was a account executive doing sales mostly on 60 month contracts paid commision. after contracts come up for renewal I get paid again. after 5 years I was told I could not renew them but i will get a 13 percent residual on each account. so at my 5 and a
I get fired and not paid on my accounts. he kept it all. after waiting over 5 years to get paid. I got nothing. is that legal what he did applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Is a job change legal when an employee is out on short term medical leave
I was out on medical leave for 6 weeks(legionelle pneumonia). Coming back to work I am told that all accounts and people who reported to me have all been removed. only explanation is they did not want... applies to Massachusetts  ·  1 answer

I have worked in a non profit school for over 10 years...Every 5 years you are award one week. I have accumulated 4 weeks.. In April I was told that the school is closing. Now my boss is saying she is not paying out vacation because this year is not over.
I have worked in a non profit school for over 10 years...Every 5 years you are award one week. I have accumulated 4 weeks.. In April I was told that the school is closing. Now my boss is saying she is... applies to Rhode Island  ·  2 answers

Treated Unfairly.
I worked for a large oil company in Des Moines, IA was moved to Aurora IL. During this time when some trainees came to Des Moines they said the ammount they were making. They were offered more than mo... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

non-payment
Previously, i worked for an catering company in September of 2003 which was supposed to be off the books. However, to this day i still have not received payment nor or any of my phonecalls returned. M... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Can an employment lawyer help me with issues like health benefits and 401k package ?
I have been employed for this company for almost 13 years. I have been paying for medical/dental benefits and into a 401k package. A couple years ago I filed a Workers Comp case (which still hasn't se... applies to California  ·  1 answer

OT when you've not yet acquired 40 hours & unpaid drive time
I work for a company that is contracted by a major electrical company & I am scheduled to work a 10 - 4 work schedule Mon.- Thurs. On Wednesday I had a doctors appointment so I left an hour early. The... applies to California  ·  1 answer

When does the new bill granting sick days for Covid-19 school closers take effect
Ok, My plant is Closing is June anyway.. I would of had 4 weeks vacation. Now they are saying I don't have 4 weeks vacation. and all DE schools announced they will be shut down March 16th thru 26, I'm... applies to Delaware  ·  1 answer

What violation is it?
My supervisor told me that if I did not wear the newly required uniform the following day when the new company policy took affect that I would be sent home. She never informed all the workers as she d... applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

I'm a project superintendent for a small construction company I am considered salary exempt making 70000 a yrar, however I now am working 60 plus hours a week am I due overtime is yhere anything I can do
70000 a year salary exempt now working over 60 hours a week am I entitled to overtime applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

COBRA eligibility
Am I required to give two weeks notice when voluntarily leaving my position in order to be eligible for COBRA benefits? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Age Discrimination Determination, finding an attorney
I received a Determination from EEOC for age discrimination against a large corporation. EEOC is not pursuing the claim and has issued a Right to Sue letter but I am having difficulty finding an attor... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Stock option with acceleration upon termination
I have a stock incentive plan, 10.5 months in I am terminated. Would be 25% after 1-year. I think the acceleration part of contract accommodates but wording is tricky. Was told by company I vested/get... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Please Help Me :(
I've worked at a temporary company for the last 4 years. The new year just started, as did our vacation days (I didn't have any left from last year). The first week of the new year I took vacation bec... applies to Georgia  ·  1 answer

Employer grabbed me out of anger
I was recently asked to resign. As I was cleaning out my desk my director watched. She became very agitated while i did. I went to my computer to delete any personal emails. She told me no and turned ... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

harassment
I work in a family owned business and was falsely accused of having a sexual relationship with my employer's husband. Do I have legal grounds to sue for defamation creating a hastall work inviorment, ... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Can I sue? I worked for USPS and quit to work for the corny I'm with right now. One of the reasons I chose to leave was bcz of the way my co-workers argued with the supervisors. They (both co-workers and) supervisors screamed loud and cursed at each other
This was a very stressful place to work at because of the way management would talk to us. applies to California  ·  2 answers

Incentive Cuts
My company's parent company has forced them to cut over time and incentives. However I have written documentation which states that my incentive is part of my salary. Is my company entitled to cut my ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

NYC Non-Compete Agreements
Hi, I am currently being sued by my former employer for going to work for a competitor. I am doing a completely different role currently. There is no information that I feel was considered confidentia... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

If there are 8 employees that were asked to stay with the company until a given date,
is it legal to give only 7 of the employees a retention bonus. My company is scheduled to close on 4/15 and I was the only employee not offered a retention bonus. In my opinion, I should have received... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Broken employer agreement
I was recently laid off from a job i was at for about 5 months. At 3 months I was given a positive evaluation and a raise. I was "laid off" due to lack of work in the area recently while 2 newer emplo... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  2 answers

Changing Company Holiday Schedule
Our company's employee handbook lists the company paid vacation schedule. On the bottom of the page, there is the disclaimer that the schedule is subject to change. The schedule includes, as paid vaca... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can an employer give away employee services, without compensating them?
If I am an personal trainer at a large gym and I get paid per client (at a rate individually decided by ourselves), can my employer give away training sessions without compensating me? My gym continua... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Sub-contractor or not
I went to work as a subcontractor for a family member with the promise of a guaranteed wage. Now after a few months the guaranteed wage was withdrawn and now is only commission based. They have contro... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

termination for refusal to sign non-compete not supported by consideration
I had been working for a company for about 2 years and out of no where I was aked to sign a non-compete agreement. I did a little reaserch and found out in PA a non-compete has to be supported by cons... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Does the restoration of position in fmla mean same hours, same duties or can boss change it?
Am about to return to work after maternity leave. asked to change my hours from 9:30 - 5:30 to 7 to 3. two other men in my workgroup have these hours. am the only woman in this group. was called in fo... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

Non Compete with No End in Sight
(consultation would have to happen rather quickly, like Monday morning! Job came up very quickly, interviewed quickly, etc). I am a computer profesional that signed a non-compete/confidentiality agree... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Have I been discriminated against?
I am young, black, and pregnant and I believe I have just recently been fired because of all of the above. I recently was promoted to one of nineteen Supervisors, making me the youngest black female t... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Exempt Status
Hello, If you ask your employer what your status is, exempt or Non-exempt are they required to tell you? If they are what can you do if your employer refuses to tell you? Because it will raise questio... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

within rights of FMLA
can a employer fire you if you took fmla for maternity leave. while on leave you go out of state on vacation. can that get you fired? applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Overtime
I have a couple of issues at work but I'll only address one. When I got hired, I was told that the work week would be 35 hours. I agreed that if I had to stay late to complete some work, that I would ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can city make changes to notice of suspension and change to dismissal?
Im a citygov employee as a transit operator. I had an incident last aug2016 and had a meeting with my superintendent and union rep, outcome was a proposal for a 3day suspension. I was released back to... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Do I have a case for wrongful demotion?
I have been employed at the company for 5 years as a manager. (I am no disclosing the specific management title). I have an exemplary background with personnel reviews for back up. About a year ago I ... applies to California  ·  3 answers

Commissions due after Resignation
i worked with a franchised owned store from march to april. the agreement was that i was paid annually and a commission of 3% once my orders were invoiced. i had to resign (contract stated employment ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Am I being retaliated against by my employer for taking FMLA leave to care for a sick parent?
Not sure if I am being retaliated against by my employer. I took 6 weeks approved FMLA leave to care for my mother after a traumatic brain injury and emergency surgery that left her in a coma for 2 we... applies to New Jersey  ·  2 answers

Temporary Employer Stalking Me
I was hired and the employer and I agreed on a certain shift. I attended two meetings for which I was paid and one day of work. On starting the first day of work I was told that I had to accept a diff... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

1 month notice for termination of conract
I signed a contarct which says either party can terminate the contract by giving 1 month notice. It also says that I cannot work for their clients for 1 year from the date of termination. This company... applies to Texas  ·  1 answer

Just want to leave peacefully!
I moved from Washington State for a job and have been employed with a proprietary school for several months. My contract included a non-compete clause that outlined the following: 1. no direct or indi... applies to Colorado  ·  1 answer

Bonus after termination
I was terminated from my job with no prior write-ups and when I inquired about my last paycheck and BONUS I was told I am getting my last check but that they arent giving me my bonus at ALL! My record... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

My HR Office at my place of employment did not tell me that I would be charged 7 days of personal time prior to my FMLA starting back in January 2017 and no documents that I signed stated I would be charged these days either. Can my HR office legally char
On the 19th of Jan 2017 I went out on FMLA for 12 weeks because I had ACL Reconstruction surgery in my left knee. I am a salaried worker so my 12 weeks off was paid for by my company. I returned to wo... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What is protected activity?
In dicrimination cases, what is the meaning of the term protected activity? applies to Ohio  ·  1 answer

Can a salaried employee be docked vacation time if late?
I am a salaried employee at a hospital. I have been told that if I arrive late now that I will be docked pto time. I am the only one in my departement given this stipulation after being late a few tim... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Can a person be fired for refusing to drive a vehicle that doesn't meet DOT regulations?
My husband has been forced to haul loads with a tractor/trailer that do not meet DOT requirements. When he brought this up to the employers they did nothing to fix it. They put him in a box truck that... applies to Alabama  ·  1 answer

CIVIL SERVICE SENORITY OVER PROVISIONAL
I AM A CIVIL SERVICE BOOKKEEPER FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN 2 YRS. I AM BEING TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER BORO, SAME TITLE. IN MY OFFICE THERE IS A PROVISIONAL BOOKKEEPER WHO HAS BEEN EMPLOYED FOR MANY YEARS. D... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Real Estate Non Compete
I worked for a real estate developer from 10/01 until 02/05 as sales manager, resale coordinator, and builder liaison. I signed a non compete when I started that stated that I would not "work in the r... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

can an employer ask you to click in and out on the exact hour?
Our employer has stated that if we clock in a minute late or early we will be written up. When I was hired 8 years ago I was told I had a 7 minutes grace period so long as we were not getting over tim... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Children and contracts
My 14 year son is wanting to take a job at our condo community. He will be responsible for keeping the laundry room clean and changing the camera's VCR tape.We, the complex and I, need to know if he c... applies to Arizona  ·  1 answer

Non-Compete Confidentiality Agreement
My position as a Personal Assistant was recently eliminated by ABC. I have been approached about the same type of position with another company XYZ. XYZ is a client of my former company. ABC provides ... applies to Florida  ·  2 answers

Is it unlawful termination if you were terminated because the person whom you were replacing rescinded their resignation?
In interview with PVE, i was asked about my knowledge on excel, specifically pivot tables and i told them i didn't but could easily learn since i was familiar with the software. I was offered the posi... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I most recently submitted my expenses as well as my consulting fees to my ex employer my ex employer responded back by telling me that it is company policy that I only have three months to submit any expense reimbursement and consulting fees, because my e
The reason for me not submitting my expenses were my life had changed as I slipped into a very very deep deep depression I was under Dr. care and just simply getting out of bed was a chore I was not f... applies to California  ·  1 answer

I had a Skelly for notice of intent to discharge. The offered to reduce to a 30 day suspension of which of accepted. 3 days later they sent a letter of discharge. Can they rescind their off with out telling me?
The allegations are that I assisted a staff take a placement test for her husband. The staff admitted she did it but that I did not help and two other staff stated they saw me help. applies to California  ·  1 answer

Unions and mergers
I work as a RN in a local community hospital.In Jan 2002 a merger was completed with another local hospital. Now the CEO is telling us that we are part of their exisiting Union.Despite protest from th... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Fired for accusation of being involve in stealing at work.
I work at a warehouse where we sell restaurants supplies. on July 17, 2012 myself and other co workers were brought up to the boss office for questioning. I was told that there has been people stealin... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Defamation or slander or both ???
i am a self-employed truck driver. in todays troubling times it is becoming increasingly difficult to be successful in my industry. After 7 months of struggling to make ends meet working for the compa... applies to Pennsylvania  ·  1 answer

I am a salaried employee and work 45+ hours per week. I am required to work one Saturday (5 hours).v
I am a salaried employee and work 45+ hours per week. I am required to work one Saturday (5 hours) per month. I missed one Saturday since I was in the Hospital, now my employer is telling me I have to... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was hired by a company and have been employeed for 6 months. When I was hired I was under the assumption that it was permanent late on I find out that I must meet all metrics before being considered for certification the pressure for excellence is makin
Same as above applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I was of work on std 7 mo. After surgery. I have been back a yr now but not accruing vacation time.
Had been with the company several years before going on short term disabilty my boss told me corporate has me listed as a new hire and I am now eligible for insurance again. What are my rights ? applies to California  ·  1 answer

What are the consequences?
Hi Mel, Great site you have here - thanks! In the process of being considered for one position, I received an offer for a different position with a different company. I informed the first company of t... applies to Illinois  ·  1 answer

I was looking for a new job and my employer found out about it brought me into a public forum in the kitchen bringing every employee in to the fray about 25 to 30 employees clapping her hands she being the owner of a to restaurant operation clapping her h
This is a fine dining restaurant in Clearwater Beach Florida that was opened in 1948 owned by a family they think they're very powerful and which they are and they treat employees like hell saying the... applies to Florida  ·  1 answer

Can an employee who is just picking up her check not in uniform and not on the time clock be confronted to talk to her boss on her own time, then have hours cut because the boss did not like the answer or way it went
I was picking up my paycheck on Friday Oct. 23rd. My co worker said the boss wanted to see me, she (my boss) then attempted to discipline me for something someone said I did (someone being a co worker... applies to California  ·  1 answer

No non-compete, CA employer, NY client... ?
I have been working as a full-time employee of an IT consulting firm based out of Southern California, however I live in New York City. I did not sign a non-compete clause specifically, but I did have... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

I routinely work more than 40 hours a week. However, my employer is not paying me overtime as they are claiming that they hours in excess of 40 are considered
This overtime is required. Usually there will be a staff meeting on Monday, for which we are all clocked in under "training." The hours worked in excess of 40 usually happen on Friday because by then ... applies to California  ·  2 answers

discrimination based on a perceived disabilty
I work for a major airline and I am an insulin dependent diabetic. Over the past year I have been working with my doctors to go on insulin pump therapy. After going on the pump I had a few low glucose... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

Competition/trade secret issues
Dear Mel, Your site has proved to be most informative and I thank you for that. I'd like to map out my situation for you as succinctly as possible in hopes that you can provide me with some general ad... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

The Union has delayed my grievance process since 4/2012 and we still have not gone to arbitration.
I have been working with my union since 3/12 the Employer has not followed the MOU or the Grievance process the union is also in process for new contract and keeps delaying arbitration even though I h... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Abusive Boss...is it harassment?
I would like to know if the Employment At Will Doctrine is still in effect. I deal with the most difficult boss anyone would wish to have. I remain calm, but eventually the stress is going to get the ... applies to New York  ·  1 answer

was this a discrimination? was this a racial discrimination?
My immediate manager(team leader)is a very sharp and smart person, but he also treats people very unequally. A few months ago he asked me to conduct technical interview with 2 people - one at a time. ... applies to New York  ·  2 answers

Can an employer request a non-smoker and scent free employee?
Can an employer request that prospective employer be a non-smoker and scent free if the position is working in an controlled enviroment (clean rooms). Or is this something that can not be asked due to... applies to California  ·  1 answer

Is there anything anybody can do for me? I am desperate at this point!
I have been at Blackhawk Network for over a year now. I worked for Anna Lockhart and she was a good boss. Then there was no more need for me to be at that position and I was transferred under Bertha M... applies to California  ·  1 answer

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