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Falsely accused at work
I was written up a work and falsely accused of something that was not true. I gathered my info and witnesses and went to HR. Hr investigated and cleared me of the accusation. Bonus time just came and ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I was falsely accused of sexually harassing another employee but I did not do anything wrong can anyone help me
I was accused sexual harassment on the job but the allegations are not true and I want to see if I can have representation to prove that I am being falsely accused applies to California · 0 answers

Can a employment lawyer help me if I was falsely accused
I was falsely accused for some thing I did not do. I saw the person that did the act. The manager falsely accused me of stealing gas from the companies gas card I told them who was taking the gas card... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

Falsely accused Sexual Harrassment
I enjoyed read your website. I am in Texas and have found so much about Sexual Harassment but little or nothing about what happen or what case law is about those innocent-falsely accused it is as if i... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

What can i do?
I was falsely accused of something at the work place by 2 coworkers they used hearsay of the two people to end my job. what actions could i take for them ruining my character and credibility? applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Is it lawful to be terminated from a job because of what someone else did ?
I was falsely accused of taking items from place of employment (but didn't) by the owner of the company. The manager of this company knew it wasn't me, that it was another employee and had proof. I, a... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

I am being falsely accused of harassment, discrimination and retaliation at work.
I am being falsely accused of harassment and discrimination by an employee. What to do? The HR department has not contacted me yet, my boss did talked to both and determined the accusation is false an... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I was falsely accused of violating HIPAA & fired, I have evidence and damages, but FL = at-will
and immediately terminated from my job without any investigation. I have a pile of actual damages, damages to my reputation, and the complaint filed with HSS by the patient says that I released inform... applies to Florida · 0 answers

What can a do about being falsely accused of sexual harrassment and being terminated
I have worked for this company for 11 years with no problems. Then about 3 weeks ago I am terminated for sexual harassment that was not true. When the GM called me in the front office about is he aske... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

wrongly accused by ex emplooyer
being falsely accused applies to Florida · 1 answer

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 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
My employer is pushing me out of a location I have been at for 16 years I was falsely accused they had no meeting for me to defend myself I have no write ups nor have I had a bad work record I'm being... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

What do I do?
Today, I was accused of conducting myself in an unethical manner in the workplace. Two women made a complaint about me sometime over the past week or two. I have worked along side both of these employ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Was hired in augurs 2018. 30 days later was told all employees would be let go due to being bought out in 60 days. Stayed working to help out due to people finding other employment and quitting to hopefully find work. Was called into office telling me the
Got job in auguest 30 days later told that everyone loses jobs in 60 days Stayed to help out and hopefully find employment Told to go to bosses office to be falsely accused. Management change how keys... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I was falsely accused with no witnesses does the accusation hold weight?
I was accused of harassment by a individual that just hates me that I have had no contact with in 3 months and she was able to convince someone else to agree that I sexually harassed her , how do I co... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can I sue my employer landlords for falsely accused me of stealing
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I've been working for the same company 24 yrs. After my boss passed, the new boss demoted me immediately and 3years later accused me of stealing, then fired me. I'm very upset and depressed. Can I sue?
My boss accused me of stealing then fired me. I've been discriminated against by this man. I've worked for this company for 24 years. I was coming upon my 25th year when he falsely accused me. I did n... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

Does the executive director have a right to know who has accused them of discrimination
My board just wrote me up for creating a hostile work environment and won't tell me who the accuser is. They only interviewed 1 of the remaining 2 employees. One of the 'corroborators' is a former emp... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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 was falsely accussed of Sexual Harassment
I was falsely accused of sexual harassment due to a phone call I had with a supervisor asking for advise about whether or not I should write up one of my employees who was displaying rude/unprofession... applies to New York · 3 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

i was fired for something that i did not do. in the state of vermont does my former employer have to give me my job back?
i was falsely accused of theft. the cops got involved and cleared my name. applies to Vermont · 1 answer

can i sue my former employer for wrongful termination?
I were falsely accused of stealing, did not go to court or anything I ask to view my charges the official could not find any record of it. applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

I was falsely accused of being inappropriate with a patient i was not at meeting when thus occur but the co worker was told by state ti tske picture and record which this claim can banned me from any medical field i have never in any of my years been inap
I was falsely accused of being inappropriate with a patient i was not at meeting when thus occur but the co worker was told by state ti tske picture and record which this claim can banned me from any ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

My HHA is being falsely accused of stealing
My hha has been accused of taking things from another of her clients. She was given a few things and, then told to take the rest to Goodwill. The hha did as she was told and, today while she was here ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was just terminated from my employment due to being falsely accused of sexual harassment without any prior disciplines or write ups. What can I do to get my job back or at least prove my innocents and take this off my record?
Details are within the question. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

My son has been accused at work for sexually harrassing a coworker. He has not done this. He is in a relationship with his girlfriend+they are happy. My son is very upset. He's not shared this with anyone. His employer will not allow him back to work or o
Need help directing my son who's been falsely accused of sexually harrassing a female co-worker. He has not done or said anything. His boss has told him to not come back to work until after investigat... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I manage nurses in one of the most difficult programs at my place of employment. I have been falsely accused of being too harsh, too critical by employees with personal problems that do not tolerate constructive criticism from me. My senior manager has no
I manage nurses in one of the most difficult programs at my place of employment. I have been falsely accused of being too harsh, too critical by employees with personal problems that do not tolerate c... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Civil rights killed through taxation
Hi, I just got off the phone with an attorney. She told me she's currently not doing civil rights cases because of a new Tax decision (114TC399) that a Judge Hue (Republican)of the 7th Ciruit court ma... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

I am 6 months pregnant and I was fired from my job. My employer claimed that I stole $30 . I wasn't given an explanation or evidence. I am now jobless and don't know what to do.
I was falsely accused of stealing 30 dollars at work while 6 months pregnant. The day after I was accused of taking the money I tried talking to my employer to ask him for an explanation of why he acc... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can you handle my EEOC Cases?.
Sivinski Law Firm in Cleveland had been handling two EEOC complaints for me (one just entered the investigative phase), however they have recently restructured and will not longer be able to see the c... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

If I was falsely accused of a situation on my job,was terminated for 4 months, the state investigated it,my name was cleared,could I use for lost wages,etc?
I was accused of a situation on my job,I was terminated for about 4 months, the state department did an investigation, my name was cleared of the situation, can I sue for lost wages,pain and suffering... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

What can I do when I feel I'm being targeted at work?
I have worked for this employer for nearly 14 years. Recently our ED was replaced and things have changed considerably. I was falsely accused of bullying and harassment by a relatively new employee. A... applies to Florida · 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

contract not renewed because medication side effects
Is there any case where the employment contract was not renewed because the employee had an inappropriate interaction with other people at work - raised his voice inappropriately according with other ... applies to California · 1 answer

Do I have the right to see the complaint written up on me?
Missouri ex-employee. I Managed at a local company and am accused of an assault(2 people got accused) on an employee. When we went to tell our side, we was not allowed to talk, was told to get out. Do... applies to Missouri · 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

I was falsely accused of violence in the workplace once I filed a sexual harrasement complaint?
I was told by a co worker that I was performing sexual acts on my supervisor to get ahead. I told my supervisor and filed a claim with employer. The co-worker filed a claim against me at the same time... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

A physician appears to be having a relationship with an employee working at a clinic that I supervise along with several other clinics, that employee has committed several infractions at this clinic, however, when I try to correct this employee, the physi
What options do I have, if being falsely accused of retaliation in my work place? applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

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

What can be done about a co-worker who falsely accused you something you didn't do
I work in HR. A coworker stated I gave out her salary information to a another coworker. Upon doing an investigation it was found not to be true. Her salary proposal was on one of the drives that can ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Is this type of action considered deflamation
I was fired from my job in Aug. 2009, after being falsely accused of falsifying vehicle mileage reports. I have substantial proof my former employer is not being truthful (statement from accounts visi... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My Sargeant husband was falsely accused of Sexual Assault by a Subordinate (Nicole).She reported to her Therapist she was held down in backseat by my husband AND another sheriff’s officer Subordinate (Joe). The Prosecutors Office turned and used Joe as
See above applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Does an employer have to disclose to an employee that they were accuse of discrimination?
There was an eeoc suit filed naming a specific person in the complaint. The person accused is wrongfully accused, and is now being told that they should know nothing of the ongoing complaint. Now this... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

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

Can I sue McDonald’s for wrongful termination and defamation
I was an employee at McDonaId’s. I was accused of making sexual advancements towards other employees which, is completely untrue. I have never disrespected any female employee, let alone any of my c... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

What questions should I ask regarding a sexual harassment investigation against me at work
I was falsely accused of sexual harassment at work yesterday and suspended for 1 day for them to investigate. I go back to work today, and anticipate getting fired, what are some things I should ask t... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

WWhat are my rights if the accuser. Is rehired
I was falsely accused of sexual harassment in 2013 by an employee that was terminated 3 months prior from the accusation for poor job perform. It was investigated by regional HR. And proven false. now... applies to California · 1 answer

My employer is unfairly targeting me.
I work in law enforcement and was accused of a crime. I was cleared criminally and now the admin are continuing to go after me while in the past if people were cleared they left them alone. I feel lik... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was falsely accused of making an unauthorized purchase/transaction with the company’s card. I sent them the receipts that I had and the screenshot of me making a delivery at three time that they said I made a purchase. What can I do?
I was delivering at the time that I was supposedly making a purchase. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was fired 20 years ago and they did not give me my last paycheck and I falsely accused and never charged ,found out almost 20 years later that another co-worker told me that he did it but it kept my last check am I entitled to my last paycheck and them
Yeah I work at 7 up as a driver and another driver and making me 20 years later that he actually did it but they kept my final paycheck applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I have worked for a school system for 9 years and I was just accused of stealing personal information and I didn't steal any personal information. What can I do to the people that accused me of stealing personal information. They don't have anything showi
I was accused of stealing personal information. I did not steal anybody's personal information. I am a custodian in a school system and my job is to clean the offices and the classrooms and the restro... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I am higher level manager at the USPS who is falsely accused of sexual harr Can I file a suit
This person filed a sexual harrassment suit against me I have been working as a manager for 27 years and never had an issue I strongly feel this is false. Question in the post office do I have the rig... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

Can I sue for being falsely represented/quoted on Board Meeting Records?
There are records proving that my former employer falsely made me part of a Board of Directors and falsely quoted me on multiple Board Meeting Records without my knowledge. My former employer made it ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I've been audit at my workplace behind my back and feel false accused of theft
My Supervisor has conducted ordered an audit while I was on vacation and when I returned I found out that she never informed me that this audit was taking place. She tells me that is due to my assista... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Accused of theft at work by a coworker, no evidence. Employment terminated.
I work in security and was recently fired because one of my coworkers falsely accused me of stealing something from the building management office without a shred of proof. She went to our Account Man... applies to New York · 0 answers

i cannot get a job for them blackballing me
i want to know i was fired because i took up for my helper i drive trucks and was falsely accused of cursing the man that fired me i said damn but never cursed him i tried to get unemplotment but was ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was falsely accused and now I am constantly being harassed about it. What can I/my employer do?
I was accused of sexual assault, but my employer found that the incident was not sexual assault based on video surveillance. I had asked the accuser to move because she was in the way of me finishing ... applies to New York · 1 answer

My xemployer sent out accusations by phone and emails and now I cannot find a job in our area and the community has turned their back on me and my family. I have confronted people about what I am being accused of and no one will tell. Do I have a right to
my xemployer took away all my clients at work and when I asked what I am being accused of they denied any accusations. But when I told him that I knew about the accusations he wanted to know who told ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

What Can I Do About False Accusations That Are Negatively Impacting My Career?
A former employee who is still with the company, but who no longer works for me directly, repeatedly falsely accuses me of discrimination. This began because I held the employee accountable, per compa... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was written up for telling my supervisor that a duty was not mine, and I sid it in front of her supervisor. So I wrote to HR about the task they handed to me, Now a few weeks later I am written again for which I believ is wrong. But the incient from the
I had to falsely date information on medical record so that they can be officially closed. The MHP that is responsible for doing so has to follow a 3 step process to close the cases. Since they didn't... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 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

What can I do if my co-worker is falsely accusing me ?
What can I do if my co-worker is falsely accusing me ? A co-worker asked me to cut some lenses for her, which I did and was very happy for her to have them even my OM states that I was very excited of... applies to California · 0 answers

DO I have a case worth looking into?
I was recently fired from my job at Startek Inc. for allegations of Domestic Battery that were false,the person that accused me of these charges no longer works for the company, she was fired because ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have a coworker who has made false damaging accusations against. what can I do?
I work for a no profit private school in Texas. I have been verbally assaulted in two very public instances by a co worker who is also a parent to one of my students. Both times were in front of stude... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I been accused of Sexual Harassment but didn't do it. What kind of rights do i have. I have been made to sign this paper basically saying i did it but i didn't just trying to keep my job and digitty.
I was accused of harassment in the work place but i never harassed any one sexually or other wise but i have been accused and force to sign i paper basically saying i did without been notified ahead t... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

Falsely accused of sexual harassment, what should I do?
I have been expelled from my college, for sexual harassment which is a false allegation by my professor. My went to the restroom and forgot to zip my zipper back up, and I went to speak with several t... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

i was accused of sexual harrassment by a customer at my job.
i was accused of sexual harrassment by a female customer and i believe it to be false do the fact that she has stalk me on facebook and has been texting me and when i said i could not help her and tha... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My employer gave out discretionary bonuses, my bonus was half of that of a co worker with half the amount of work, and same level performance, and they have been there less years than I have. Is it legal to give discretionary bonuses with no actual bases,
My employer gave out discretionary bonuses, my bonus was half of that of a co worker with half the amount of work, and same level performance, and they have been there less years than I have. Is it le... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I have a male executive sitting in the same office as a female subordinate. Are there any legal ruling or cases on this issue
I have a male executive sitting in the same office as a female subordinate. Are there any cases on this issue? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

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

Do I have a case for defamation of charater or other things?
Recently a couple of fellow employees and I have been socializing in the parking lot at our place of employ on our breaks and lunches. Yesterday my friends supervisor threatens him and my other friend... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

i need you
I have a clear and cut case. Ive been suspended from my job for a security member making a false statement from SCS service. It seemed the person that was there did not wrote a statement or even gotte... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

false sexual harrassment charges
I have a question about sexual harrassment. If one is accused of sexually harrassing someone in the workplace, is the supervisor that fielded the complaint legally obligated to confront the accused an... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was called I only the h office and was accused of talking to a staff member about another staff member who interviewed to work I. Our department do I legally have the right to know who accused me. If I ask Hr to let me know who accused me do they have t
I was called into the Hr office and they informed me that I had discussed private information about a staff member to another staff member. Do I legally have the write to no who accused me. And does H... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

defamation/discrimination
my wife boss at her present job has been making false statements about her (isnt doing her job, falsely accusing her when there are issues, accusing her of theft, etc.) to other employees and also cus... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I'm being wrongfully accused of seeing a co worker breast feed in her office while just trying to take care of an issue she reported. I work at a state college and have union representation
I am being wrongfully accused of seeing a women breatfeed that I was taking care of an issue reported in her area, she accuses me of seeing her do this and I swear I can take a lie detection test stat... applies to Ohio · 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 was falsely accused of sexual harassment two years ago in Idaho. After the investigation it was determined that the accusation was false. I was wrote up for misuse of company property. (sending the email). I have recently been told that I am no longer p
Location IDAHO Two years ago sexual harassment charge was dropped did receive a write up for misuse of company property I was told second hand that management will no longer consider giving me a promo... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

my employer listed a bonus on my last paystub but refuses to give me the actual bonus check due to my resignation. is this legal?
I recently resigned from my employer of two years. When I went to pick up my last check I was told that employees who had been with the company for over a year had received a bonus but those who had r... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

I work as a caregiver
I work as a caregiver in Sept 2010 I took a case from 5pm-9pm. Almost as soon as I took the case the daughter of the patient on contuniously basis would say abusive things to me. I called my office an... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I have been accused of breaking Hippa. I don'know who accused me. I have my suspicions. I resigned.
I would like to clear my name of this accusation. Any thoughts? Would hiring a lawyer help find truth? applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I was on light duty and on FMLA AND I get a call from my boss to come In and see him i was accused of being dishonest for being late even when asked I said shortly after 6am and and accused for falsifying my time sheet . Is there there anything legally I
N/a applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

Lying to the Police
I have recently applied for a police officers position, listing one of my former employers job as a reference. I had to list all previous employers for the Personal History Questionnaire, during my Ba... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My son has been accused of sexual harassment he is 17 does the company have the right to question him without his parents there or parental consent
He works for a large grocer in Vermont. He has been accused along with several other employees both male and female applies to Vermont · 0 answers

Is a resignation and acceptance of resignation via email legal?
I submitted my 2 weeks notice to my manager via email due to a mandatory shift change that my employer knew would cause a transportation issue. My manager replied via email that she needed to confirm ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Accused of lying about injury after PD rating.
My DOI is 08/2008. Everything has been going along fine until I was determined permanent and stationary in April, as of this month I recieved notice from my claims adminisrator that I would no longer ... applies to California · 0 answers

Is lying to employees in order to hire and then firing with no cause and no performance reviews ok?
To start, I had been lied to about the financial health and direction of my former employer when I inquired at my interview. I discovered this fact after I began and had access to the numbers. Nothing... applies to Ohio · 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

hostile workplace, some sexual harrassment-date, time, witnesses recorded.
My workplace seems to me like a very hostile place to work in. Here are a few reasons why I think so: 1. There is a sign that says � Do something or I�ll kick your ass again.� There was a � Do... applies to California · 2 answers

Can an employer send an email to an entire agency accusing a employee of making a statement when there are witnesses that the accused did not make the statement and calling the employee
During video conference call, some one call someone rude. No one is confessing but people assumed it was anew manager. That assumption was spread without confirmation and she responded in an agency wi... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Family members of the accused - retaliation
My question is simply this: What protections does a Whistleblower have against the accused's family members? The father of an accused wrongdoer is taking revenge for exposing his son's malicious behav... applies to California · 1 answer

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 was accused this morning of stealing narcotics I've been a nurse for 20 years and never been accused of this is this false accusations defamation of character is this employment harassment and what rights do I have.
I've had difficulties with Edmond AMG and I need to know what rights I have applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Is there a statue of limitations on a company for fasley accusing a employee of failing a drug test
I was falsely accused of failing a drug test in 2011 by a company medic. Afterwards the company limo took me to a company clinic and I paid for a drug screen and passed. Gave them (company) about a we... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Company following up on threats
I was a supervisor and passed over for promotion to production supervisor, even though I was handling the duties when the regular supervisor was absent. I was called into a meeting by senior managemen... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Employer drug tested me based on accusations of other employees. I passed and kept my job but now everyone thinks differently of me. Do I have a case for defamation?
Myself and two other employees were accused of being part of a drug ring by other employees on a different shift. The accusers have gotten two other people fired by using HR as an outlet to get rid of... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Hi, I just need to know what happens if an accusation on an employee or volunteer was incorrect? For example: three people were working in a produce department only one of them got questioned and fired because they thought they stole something. Turns out
Getting accused of stealing 300 dollars worth of meat and fired for it. Just because I was one of the three who worked in that department. Turns out the other two were the ones who did it and now I ca... applies to Oregon · 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

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

I was accused of sexualharant and there was no proof of it and got demoted
I was accused of sexual harassment there was no proof of this I got moved to another store and demoted is this legal then my district manager told me she was gonna get me to quit applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Reverse Discrimination Lawsuits based on benefits
I am trying to find out about lawsuits stemming from higher paid employees whose benefits are not adequate to provide equal coverage as those who are lower paid. Example would be a corporate disabilit... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Can I bring a lawsuit against a co-worker for slander and spreading lies about me ?
For the past +/- six months, a co-worker has accused me of being paranoid and has spoken untruths about me to our fellow co-workers. This co-worker has accused me of being paranoid to my face, in fron... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

EEOC Municipal Exemption
In California are municipalities exempt from EEOC enforcement in gender discrimination cases? applies to California · 1 answer

accused of doing druges offerd a u/a but was not given one when other employees are doing drugesand the boos is doing nothing or say nothing to the others
accused of doing drugs offered a u/a but was not given one when other employees are doing drugs and the boss has been told that and did nothing applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Defamation? Retaliation?
A co-worker made a false report to HR, that I am a racist and a bully. This coworker and I have history. I reported her for violating the HIPPA law. She was suspend for two weeks. Since then, I've bee... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I have been accused of racial bias and what to know what I need to do to protect myself.
I was accused of being racially biased because I handed an executive in my company a usb drive by the top string and she said that the way I handed it to her made her feel "dirty". She is claiming tha... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

My Daughter was accused by one of her co-workers, of harassment. HR people talk to her but they don't believe her she say that she don't even talk to that person. Then that person goes to work with bruses and scratches they ask him what happen to you he t
Can my daughter do something about false harassment accusation applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Falsely accused of Sexual Harrasment
My husband went to his shift at 4:00 he was at the front counter where there is cameras and all the customers and other employees are he needed to get to the printer to get a paper that he must have w... 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

i am barber in a barbershop does a non-disclosure affect me if i'm a 1099 and not an actual employee
i have recently left the shop and will be starting work somewhere else soon and want to know what affects me applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

If you are being accused of sexual harrasment. Do u have the right to know who is making the accusat
My husband is being accused of sexual harrasment and was terminated from his job. They're refusing to provide us on who or what was lead to the sexual harrasment accusation. applies to Texas · 0 answers

My line of business in Iowa is closing. We were told on 10/31/17, my last date of actual work is 11/30/17 and effective date of employment terminating is 12/31/17. The entire Iowa division is done. The company still exists and has other companies in other
My line of business in Iowa is closing. We were told on 10/31/17, my last date of actual work is 11/30/17 and effective date of employment terminating is 12/31/17. The entire Iowa division is done. Th... applies to Iowa · 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

Ive been accused of theft, what should I do.
I'm a hha and I've been accused of theft and my agency didn't fire me and I don't know if they even did a write up against me, I was never formally presented with anything except they just stopped sen... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Non-compete
If a non-compete is signed in Indiana, but the non-compete agreement is drafted in the state of California where the company is based, can the contract be enforced since non-competes in CA are illegal... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

I been accused of sexual harassment and I want to take it to court
I was told I was accused of sexual harassment but was not told if, when, where or how. No nothing but was fired. I don't care about the job but my name I do want to clear. applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

Can I sue former employer
My former employer accused me of theft. I was arrested and charged with grand larceny. Former employer told me that I was seen on CCTV cameras stealing, that's the reason I was terminated. During tria... applies to New York · 2 answers

Is there a dollar range on wrongful termination cases?
In a federal case/wrongful termination is there an amount given to the jury to decide on compensatory and punitive damages? applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Female manager harassing another female manager, but not in a sexual way.
I have been in a situation for about a year where my female manager has been harassing me, a female manager, but not in a sexual way. She has wanted me out of my job and eventually out of the Company ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Hello My name is Gloria Mendoza and I have recently been terminated from my job on Friday and my boss said he is firing me due to sexual harassment he is accusing me of saying or asking a new employee if he was gay but it was not me it was another employe
Hello I was terminated on Friday for sexual harassment and I was accused of asking a new employee if he was guy but it was another employee that asked n there are witness but My Boss did not question ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Hi I am Software Quality Assurance Engineer. My LCA is mentioned as 15-1121 (Computer Systems Analyst) but my actual roles / responsibilties are for 15-1199 (Computer Occupations, Other) - Level3 (Senior). Should I ask my employer to correct the LCA? If m
Hi I am Software Quality Assurance Engineer. My LCA is mentioned as 15-1121 (Computer Systems Analyst) but my actual roles / responsibilties are for 15-1199 (Computer Occupations, Other) - Level3 (Sen... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

What is protected activity?
In dicrimination cases, what is the meaning of the term protected activity? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

do disability discrimination settlement cases have to pay taxes
Disability discrimination applies to California · 1 answer

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

my old employer accused me of sexual harassment its now on my background check what can I do to get it removed
got fired a guy wanted my position at advance auto parts people were telling jokes girl had arms above head I said looks like tune in Tokyo guy called in to corp said I sexually harassed her not alleg... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Did I sign a Non-Compete?
My offer letter from my current work contained this: "This offer of employment is contingent upon your execution of a non-competition, non- solicitation and confidentiality agreement, prior to commenc... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Does a breach of contract cause the whole agreement to be voided in arbitration?
The owner of my company makes it a practice of going into accounts that the sales people opened and then stopping paying commissions to the sales people. The sales people are commissioned w2 employees... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Can you be fired for creating a hostile environment without physical evidence.
EPC did an investagation on me and said I was guilty of Racial Comments, Threated people with layoffs to intemidate and control, Showed favortism to my friends, and said I called people into my office... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I have been wrongfully accused of sexual harassment not sure as to why this comes up but I am now being investigated by my job what can I do
I'm being wrongfully accused of sexual harassment for no reason what can I do applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Is this sexual harassment?
My partner was sexually harassed by my company owner's partner while at a company party at the owners home. It has made me uncomfortable with my owner who is my direct supervisor in many cases. Can an... applies to Illinois · 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

Is this preferentail treatment?
I was accused and fired for breaking a rule sited in the employees handbook. My best friend was also suspended but not fired for the same infraction. I wasn't able to defend myself other than to say I... applies to Washington · 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

Can HR get involved if a co-worker threatens me off work hours, to have me fired?
I received an instant message over the weekend, from a co-worker that accused me of gossiping about her to an ex-employee. She threatened to report me to HR and have me fired for gossiping about her. ... applies to California · 0 answers

Can HR get involved if a co-worker threatens to have you fired out of work hours?
I received an instant message over the weekend, from a co-worker that accused me of gossiping about her to an ex-employee. She threatened to report me to HR and have me fired for gossiping about her. ... applies to California · 1 answer

My husband got fired from his job was accused of having sexual relations with another employee at school property. They said they had 2 witnesses.
Husband was accused by 2 other employees of having sexual relations with another Employee in school campus. Videos were looked at and there was no proof of any activity taken place but was still fired... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I work for a City, and was asked to sign a memorandum stating that I was under investigation and that I needed to meet with an outside investigator on a certain date. The City I work for state that because I am a public employee and the investigation is o
I am being accused of possible misconduct, and required to meet with an outside investigator. The City is refusing to tell me what I am being accused of because it is an ongoing investigation. applies to California · 0 answers

retaliation/harrassment for whistleblowing-county protected
in july i turned in friend of Administration and "one of their own" into fraud hotline for suspected theft,gross abuse/personal gain of baby supplies costing thousands of dollars to county. The person... applies to California · 1 answer

I was accused of sexual harassment on a Monday I was fired on the wedsday and seen no paperwork.
I was accused of sexual harassment on a Monday and suspended went back Wednesday and was fired seen no paperwork just his word as saying applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I work in Illinois and received a letter on 12/10 that I am being laid off on 12/21.
246 people are included in this lay off with 40 people remaining at this facility. There are other facilities in Iowa and Utah. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

An anonymous claim was made against me via the company provided mechanism for reporting policy violations. The claim falsely and recklessly said that I give prescription drugs to co workers, which would be a “serious crime” amounting to defamation per
An anonymous claim was made against me via the company provided mechanism for reporting policy violations. The claim falsely and recklessly said that I give prescription drugs to co workers, which wou... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Iam a 47 year old single mom of 2 . My oldest is 17 . I have been falsly accused if sexyal harrasment by a 23 year old boy at work. He said i said something a year a go . This has already dammaged my repuation . I believe it is because he and his supervis
Conversation 1 uear ago I said i needed help with my TV in my bedroom i could not get nextflix to work He said i asked him to hang my tv in my bedroom . He was fixing my computer so i thought he would... applies to California · 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

I have been harrassed at work for several years always being accused and them disciplined I was suspended for supposedly being rude to a pizza delivery guy, suspended for two weeks. Thr last incident I was accused of listening through a wall to the manage
A co-worker accused me of listening to the office next to me. I wear hearing aids and couldn't hear if I tried this made my job want to fire me. They gave me three choices have a hearing and get fired... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I was accused by three women to have made offensive statements and was terminated.
I attended a statewide meeting. Meeting took place April 14&15, 2014 in Savannah, GA. All meetings took place in a large classroom at Savannah Technical College. I never made any comments that could b... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I am accused of sexual harrasment but i never said any sexual commet to that person
Iam accused of sexual harrasment but i never said anything sexual to him applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am a cna that was wrongfully accused of smelling of alcohol at work I was sent home theyvwerevto conduct investigation it's been 1 weeks and still have heard nothing they do not return my calls in illinois
Cna accused of smelling of alcohol and sent home 2 weeks still no news never terminated and administration will not return my calls what are myvrights applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

can an employer take disciplinary action against an employee for something a spouse did?
My husband posted videos on YouTube of an after hours party of people doing karoake. No one was obviously drunk but during the video there were people drinking beer. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can i sue a customer who has accused me of racism?
A customer accused me of racism applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I work in broadcasting in Massachusetts. We have 10 posted paid Federal Holidays per year. We are told to record our shows ahead of time (which requires at least 3 -4 hours of work) in order to have the actual holiday off. But isn't that requiring extra w
radio station applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Sexual Harassment?
I'm a dept supervisor at a national retail store. Last week I was eating lunch in the break room, reading the sports page, when three(women) co-workers came in and sat next to me. I then put the paper... applies to Texas · 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

My employer accused me of smoking weeds inside the workplace can I sue them?
My employer accused me of smoking weeds inside the work place, though I am an occassional smoker i did and never smoke while I'm at work, even though I was clearly not under the influence they still r... applies to New York · 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

Falsely accused for hit a teammate drug tested sent home 2hour after it happened
This happened at a cross walk that the person was not in they was tat the pole I made a turn from a stopped position to park my order picker body and cage cart was almost all the way through and I was... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

how do I protect myself - employer accused me of illegal activity
I work for a sales co. The company allows and promotes state agency employees to use specified funds for one purpose to be used for other non-specified items . For example- use software funds - to pur... applies to New York · 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

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

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

Company is strong arming recruiting companies from hiring people with their certifications.
I've been working at a large HealthCare organization (we'll call it organization X) that's in the process of implementing a new electronic medical records system. This company has hired me as an at wi... applies to California · 1 answer

Several of my paychecks have bounced, also several distributors have had bounced checks/payments on their accounts,and now I am being accused of theft.
I was with my job almost two years, I was on-site manager. During this time they bounced four of my paychecks, bounced several distributors checks/payments, including the owner not dealing with the di... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I combined two checks by mistake. The customer paid out and signed the receipt.
Today my Resturaunt manager accused me of theft because of frequent table transfers. He accused me of transferring items and having them paid out twice. This happened once, that I'm aware of by mistak... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

My boss just accused me of faking illness to get out of having to do an observation. I am highly offended at that accusation. And, she said it in front of another assistant principal. Isn't that illegal? I'm in GA.
I have FMLA, however I was at work today. I wasn't feeling well, and told my department chair that I would be leaving early. My principal call me to her office as I prepared to leave and accused me of... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Job interview question regarding potential conflicts of interest.
I work for a county court. Is it permissible to ask job applicants during the interview process if they currently or have ever had any cases or matters before this same court to identify any conflicts... applies to Indiana · 0 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

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

I have fmla for my bipolar. Im allotted 2 consecutive days off in a row twice a month(4 days total). I usually don't use that much. Bi polar effects me genetically but environmentally too ( a chemical response vs an environmental trigger). I've been going
I have fmla for my bipolar. Im allotted 2 consecutive days off in a row twice a month(4 days total). I usually don't use that much. Bi polar effects me genetically but environmentally too ( a chemical... applies to Michigan · 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

I am looking for a lawyer who would work on contingency agreement. My case involves multiple cases from defamation of character, to slander, discrimination, Wrongful termination, also lying to a government official while under oath!!
I have been employed at my job for 3 1/2 years and was part of a UAW union but was wrongfully terminated over a Facebook post, which was about a football game. I'm the process of firing me the HUMAN r... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I am a Sergeant in a local police department. I have been written up several times because my Corporal consistently has a poor work performance and he will not listen to anything that I have tried to retrain him on. I have an officer who I have written up
Unlawful demotion because of someone else's wrongdoings.. I have constantly been written up because my officers behaviour after they have been properly trained by myself and others. Been accused of sl... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Employment Law
Discrimination Law What possible effects would cases, such as Arlene’s Flowers v Washington, have, if successful at obtaining religious exemptions at the Supreme Court, have on employment anti discr... applies to New York · 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

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

My pm sent out an email asking me for a letter from my doctor to make sure i was able to operate a pick up truck under current medication. this email was sent to the other PM, Site Superintendent, Payroll Manager, and Human Resource. i reply all that my C
My pm sent out an email asking me for a letter from my doctor to make sure i was able to operate a pick up truck under current medication. this email was sent to the other PM, Site Superintendent, Pay... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

If a girl wrongly accused you of sexual harassment without any proof . It was just to get you fired . What can I do ? They demoted me at work because of this . And I didn't do anything wrong . She wanted to get me and my gf fired
I was demoted at work because a girl wrongly accused me of sexual harrasment to get me and my gf fired. When the problem was just with her and my gf . She hated on her because she was in charge of the... applies to California · 0 answers

Can my company fire me when I was found not guilty of sexual harassment?
A month ago I was accused of same sex sexual harassment which was investigated by HR and found to be baseless. My accuser has been allowed back to work, I however have been told not to return to work.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Denied union support after employer retaliation.
A recognized union member bids on a new job. Is benied. The 2 new job bids are given to 2 less senior male non-union member employees both are not qualified by employer hiring requirements. Employee t... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

Workers comp cases (s). After being out with doctor excuses was not notified to file for FLMA.
Exsisting workers comp case (s). I submitted excuses and was not informed to apply for FLMA . FLMA intermittent was approved but point still taken under the no fault point system. Employer refused to ... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Liability of new ER in regards to hiring ee with non compete
Does an employer have any liability if they know of a non compete agreement that an applicant has and they hire the applicant anyway. I know it is bad business of course but I am trying to explain wha... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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 believe I can prove retaliation at a uc appeal hearing...will this be allowed and would it prove employers discredability
I am a 59 yr. old woman who has been terminated from my 8 yr. place of employment for what they say was willfull misconduct....uc granted my claim but employer is appealing after I submitted report to... applies to Pennsylvania · 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 · 0 answers

Unlawful Termination
I was accused, then terminated from employment for violating a WORKPLACE policy OFF the job, on my own time. The company accused me of posting a racially derogatory comment on a PUBLIC Yahoo message b... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

I am a mandated reporter at Westminster Canterbury of Richmond I reported abuse a co worker used profanity towards a resident they suspended me exactly one week later because that same employee accused me of having a tape recorder which wasn't true
I am an employee at Westminster Canterbury of Richmond I reported a conworker for verbally abuseing a resident and the next week I was suspended because she accused me of having a tape recorder applies to Virginia · 0 answers

fired for drug use with no drug test or any proof.
I completed my contract with a fishing vessel and when i wanted to return HR told me i was on a 6 month suspension for substance abuse. I was never told anything about such thing up until the point i ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

i was injured on the job last may
i was injured om the job working for pepsi in bulk which was throwing cases of soda and othe product and my job requires you to be able to lift 20 to 45 lbs for 8 to 12 hrs aday and i cant even lift 2... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am on FMLA and have been accused of abusing FMLA for vacations and personal use by my supervisor
Hello, I have been on intermediate fmla since May of this year for my knee when I have flare ups that require me to miss work. I recently have had more flare ups than usual and was called into a meeti... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I work at a place where the owner had in previous months sexually assaulted me and asked me out. Now I'm having problems with the other staff members since losing our general manager due to them harassing her. Now the HR manager has falsely told the owner
I work at a place where the owner had in previous months sexually assaulted me and asked me out. Now I'm having problems with the other staff members since losing our general manager due to them haras... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Im a female boss that has been accused of sexual harassment to a male co worker. He has taken pics off fb and had some text saying i was beautiful and on the screen shot of the text i supposedly said ok. The one strange thing is that im a gay female but n
I am a female boss and been accused of sexual harassment of a co worker he had fb pictures and some text that had my number but wasnt from me because he had text and said i was beautiful my response o... applies to Florida · 0 answers

H1 B extension
My spouse's H1b visa was about to expire,so his employer has filed for an extension,but the file was returned back stating that the fees was insufficient,so they had to file it back again just 1 day b... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Recently accused of "sexual harrasment" are these claims false and unwarrented?
I am employed at a college where I recently was accused of "sexual harassment" by a student, who claimed that they felt unsafe after a sent them an email that although personal, had no sexual innuendo... applies to Colorado · 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

Is this wrongful termination if so what do I do next?
I never had a flu shot in 13 yrs at my job. last yr they started a new policy to receive the flu vaccine. I didn't get it because of my religious beliefs. So they said I have to wear a mask around the... applies to Wisconsin · 0 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

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

am i being set up for termination and what can i do about it
i work in the medical field and have held my current position for 15 yrs. two years ago I acquired a new boss and it is quite obvious she does not like me. in the first 13 yrs of employment with this ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

CAN I CLAIM LOST WAGES?
I WANTED TO KNOW IF I COULD SEEK LOST WAGES FROM MY EMPLOYER FOR FALSELY ACCUSING ME OF ABUSE OF A PATIENT, I WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION WHICH WENT ON A MONTH AND THEN RECEIVED A LETTER THAT THEY COULDNT... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I was terminated and accused of stealing from my ex employer. I proved through invoices and direct contact with clients that I did not steal from my ex employer who did no leg work to find out if what he had heard was true. Do these circumstances negate a
While I was out of work for injury another diver was standing in for me. My ex employer told me no matter how long I was out he would hold my position. At some point because of things said to this oth... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is it legal to expect employees to be on call (expected to be at a phone) and not be compesated.
My employer has enforced on call as a requirement of employment, we are expected to answer the phone when called and if we don't answer or come in we are written up and in some cases discharged. We ar... applies to South Carolina · 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

Do I have a case? If so of what exactly?
Do I have a case? If so of what exactly? A foreman which is not over me falsely accused me of being in the rack in a unit of the chemical plant with a man and also said I refuse to come down after. Fo... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

What can I do if I was terminated for being unethical but I was fasely accused
applies to Florida · 1 answer

can you recommend anyone in NC who can defend a wrongfully accused?
can you recommend anyone in NC who can defend a wrongfully accused? applies to North Carolina · 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

An employer who runs a gas station with an illegal gambling business in the back has decided to try to blame 2 employees for theft and has had other people edit video - these people installed cameras and have known the gas station manager for 20 years. Ga
Would rather not disclose other information so that it isn't identified by the person who is blackmailing the two. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

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 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

Can your employer tell you , you can't carpool to work?
I'm without a car right now and have been getting rides to and from work through other people I work with but because of the virus going around I'm being told by my boss that I'm not allowed to use pe... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

I was fired from my job cause they said I was to slow and also accused me of stealing food. what can I do?
applies to Maine · 0 answers

In which state should I hire an attorney
I have rec'd letter threatening injunctive relief and damages based on unreasonable non-compete contract. Ex-Employer based in NY, I reside in KY. From which state should I hire an attorney to represe... applies to Kentucky · 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

I complained to HR about my manager favouring another coworker next thinh i am accused of Harrasment
applies to California · 0 answers

Will I be informed that I have been accused of sexual harrassement? how do i find out if iam under investigation?
applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What is considered a "under the influence" conviction?
I currently live in Indiana and am seeking employment in the state of Florida. I have a public intoxication class b misdemeanor on my record from 2 years ago. I am trying to figure out if I should cho... applies to Florida · 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

Slander and hostile work enviroment
I'm an RN in Michigan I started a new job and one of my co-workers accused me of smelling like marjuaina I was escorted for a drug test and breathlyzer than driven home. I of course passed the drug sc... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

HELP
I work for a law firm and i asked our office administrator can i see my personnel files and she told me i couldn't see it. That is baffling me because any other firm I have worked at you can see your ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was fired on the spit when I told my manager I was calling HR on him. Can I sue for retaliation?
My new manager has been falsely accusing me of not doing my job correctly. I was on vacation and it was someone else who did the work. He kept harassing me and when I told him I was emailing his boss ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

.coworker accused me of HIPPA violation, got fired because 2 others agreed, do I have a case to sue?
applies to Mississippi · 1 answer

how can my job (chapel hill transit tell us that we have to give 24 hour notice if we need use FMLA
i have FMLA for myself, yesterday we were called in the office (everyone with FMLA) AND THEY ASKED US TO SIGN A PAPER TELL THEM THAT WE WOULD GIVE A NOTICE IF WE HAVE TO USE FMLA, WE THATS NOT ALWAYS ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Can I be fired if I make a post on Facebook but not pertaining to my job and I reported issues to my HR department about my foreman and being in a hostile environment and got no response but then I was suspended because the same foreman had people to writ
Fired because of my co workers are going around said I made threats my foreman who I have been reporting for creating a hostile workplace for me had people to write these statements do I have a case applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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 husband has been working for a company for 3 years when out of nowhere the company got bought out. They promised him a 20 grand salary increase but have decreased his salary tremendously to where he can't make his mortgage payments. He pleaded with the
We are very worried that they are lying about the salary increase since they won't provide an actual date for it to change. So far it's been 2 months and not a word. We are now 1 month behind on a mor... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

How would i file a report on co workers?
I worked at this place since Aug. and it seems like they over working me and you can see how the people there mistreat you, by making you clean the dirtiest thing there and laugh about it and how some... applies to Arkansas · 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

Am I allowed to know who is accusing me of
I was accused of verbal abuse. I asked to see documentation. He refused. What are my rights? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I'm a former usps automation clerk ; had an arbitration hearing. I just learned that my supervisor withheld paperwork from that hearing that would have shown I should never have been fired from my job. Is this a due process rights violation?
I feel I was retaliated against for reporting an n my job and then filing an OWCP claim. For 11 months my supervisor refused to sign my 3971 forms for my absence for dr. appts. for my injury. I was ac... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was accused at my former job of drug diversion and let go. I hired a lawyer, and went through all the steps to have this cleared. I have a new job, no longer in nursing, but at a hospital. Everything has been great, but the other day I ran into my forme
I was accused at my former job of drug diversion and let go. I hired a lawyer, and went through all the steps to have this cleared. I have a new job, no longer in nursing, but at a hospital. Everythin... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Do we have a case?
My husband has worked for a company for just over 2 years and received multiple promotions due to his skills and abilities and work ethic. One day the shop foreman made a comment to him when he had a ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I have been wrongly accused of stating something to an employee that I did not say. I was a Co Manager and she was an employee. She wrote a statement and I wrote a statement. Theee were no other witnesses and I was terminated. I was devistated. In AZ and
I have been wrongly accused of stating something to an employee that I did not say. I was a Co Manager and she was an employee. She wrote a statement and I wrote a statement. Theee were no other witne... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

My employer forced me to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment. Is this illegal?
The actual arbitration agreement states that the agreement is voluntary in the final section above the employee signature. When I questioned this with my employee HR representative she stated that sig... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

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

Relocation repayment/hostile work environment
I was promoted and transferred with a company on Feb. 28th, 2018. I signed an agreement to repay relocation expenses if I left or was terminated for cause within 1 year. After 3 months I was accused o... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I have been accused of sleeping at my desk and using profane and racist language. Both are not true and not opinions. As a result of these accusations I have been demoted and feel that my job is now threatened. Is there anything I can do that would restor
I have worked in my current job for over 4.5 years. I manage a staff of 8 people. I work as a government contractor. Recently (with in the last 8 months) I have hired 2 new employees. The government a... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I am being accused of sexual harrassment at work. I have a 34 yr career and I don't remember the incident at question taking place my employer is investigating there are 2 witnesses that say they heard my off handed comments. I feel my rights were violate
I have been training a new male employee since the beginning of January. Approx 6-7 weeks ago he and another employee came to that they broke a spore and had glass and fluid on his hand. They washed t... applies to Montana · 0 answers

At my job, we work for tips.
At my job, we work for tips. One week we expected to be much busier than usual, so people were scheduled overtime. Sunday through Thursday, tips are okay. Friday and Saturday, they’re great. We have... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Liquidated damage for employment contract enforceable?
I didn't realize I have forwarded client related info to my personal email during my employment. I haven't brought over any clients to my new company, but is the liquidated damage clause still enforce... applies to California · 0 answers

We believe that our company has violated the Warn Act. They sold the marketing division of the company, and are laying off everyone else except for about 20 people who will work in NJ. There is about 200 people in the company. In Feb a group of us was tol
We believe that our company has violated the Warn Act. They sold the marketing division of the company, and are laying off everyone else except for about 20 people who will work in NJ. There is about ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

Can you sue a company that hires a lawyer as HR manager a few months before closing down while the hole time lying to you about then pretty much tells you they didn't want to tell you because they was trying not to close down because they care about there
Sue United structural of America for lying and closing down without notice they just lied and said what they needed to and they did not give us notice they said every thing they needed to that benefit... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I was fired (not because of my performance but because it wasn't a
I was fired (not because of my performance but because it wasn't a "good fit" from a non profit Neighborhood Works place because I told the people I didn't like the way they were talking about low inc... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Invasion of Privacy?
Hi, I work for a large company and I recently became very ill. I took a couple days off of work and went to the hospital a couple times. The doctors finally told me what I had and it wasn't anything r... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Discipline for FMLA related absences (later certified)
I work for the Postal Service. I've received my certifications for FMLA issues, (4 in all), only AFTER receiving discipline for unscheduled absences. (Postmaster never informed me of need to use FMLA ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Pest Control Non Compete
Hi I have a 50 mile 1 year non compete that my EX employer is trying to hold up against me. I left their company and started my own. The whole reason i left the company was because they were spraying ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

seeking low cost/pb lawyer for representation in UI case that cares more about fighting injustice.
I was fired and when i filed for UI my forner employer lied and said i quit. I put up with over a year of safety violations and abuse (non discrimination based of course) and should have quit but did ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

buisiness advice, terminating unfair hire legally
An employee (manager/bookkeeper) that's worked for me for about three years now just recently quit, but before she did she hired a new girl w/ a gauranteed 40+ hours a week overtime $15 an hour. I hav... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

What breach-of-contract penalties can a for-profit have for independent contractors who are unpaid?
This is in regard to a festival that was founded as a 501c3 and later changed to a for-profit. People who volunteered for the nonprofit are being given a contract calling them independent contractors ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Does noncompete agreement consider the official address of new employer or building I work in
I am a physician assistant in a small town and was working for Urgent Care number 1; went to work for Urgent Care number 2 who made me sign a non-compete. I am very unhappy in the new job and want to ... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

is it legal for my employer to stalk me when i reported sexual harassment?
I reported verbal and sexual harassment and i think they targeted me for retaliation. I have gone places and someone will randomly ask if i was at certain places. I think they have employed people to ... applies to Kentucky · 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

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

What do I do when my employer is asking me to find another job, but I do not want too?
I was hired in August for a PI paralegal position. In September, the firm I work for found out the PI attorney was leaving and going to another firm. This left them without a PI attorney and me withou... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

In Florida since hurricane Michael the hospital laid off too many people. We have been working short staffed for more than six months and told not to even think about taking time off. A lot of our PTO accumulation has been maxed out for months and we just
Hospital was damaged during the hurricane. Retained enough people to operate the ER. Then started opening up sections of the hospital without bringing on enough help. PTO balance maxed and cash out us... applies to Florida · 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

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 work in a public institution. I am a manger. An employee has accused me of discrimination. HR heard the case and found no wrong doing on my part. The employee took the complaint to the next level. Again no wrong doing found. the employee then sued the i
I work in a public institution. I am a manger. An employee has accused me of discrimination. HR heard the case and found no wrong doing on my part. The employee took the complaint to the next level. A... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

Can corporate attorneys be disciplined for falsely accusing me of having falsified an employment app
I worked at a bank and reported some issues to the EEOC, including sexual harassment, age discrimination and retaliation. The bank agreed to mediate but said that they had learned during the investiga... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Points system woes
We work under the points system at my job (15 points and you're fired). The company has a policy not to disclose to anyone the number of points they have accumulated until they recieve a write-up for ... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

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

I'm being accused of sexual harassment at my work by my coworker and may lose my job. Is there someone I speak with with no cost to help advise me?
It's a long story but I'd like to tell it if I can so I can be properly advised. Takes about 20-30 minutes. applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Can an employer legally enforce a non-competition statement in their company policies when an actual non-compete agreement was never signed?
I've never signed a non-compete agreement per se, but my company does have a policy in its handbook regarding non-competition and I probably signed an acknowledgement of receiving the handbook and res... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

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

I have FMLA due to a bad liver, bone cancer ,diabetes and a few other problems lead told if I can not do my job and bring in a dr notes saying I have limited things I could do for awhile I would be moved to a different shift cause there was to many people
I am going to go in for a liver transplanted soon I have gone on to my last days I have bone cancer Auto immune disease and I have Caesars in my heart making it hard d to breathe also Diabetes they sa... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Repayment of relocation Monies (Take 2)
Superior Court Summons received.I currently reside in RI and they have filed here(they are in NC). Which state do I get the lawyer? Which states laws apply here NC or RI. Under the contract of 2years ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

Does my employer have to hold my job when out on Maternity Leave?
Due to complications during pregnancy I was put out of work by my doctor 6 weeks before my actual delivery. I delievered by C-Section, and therefore am entitled to 8 weeks disability after delivery. I... applies to New Jersey · 2 answers

wrongful termination
My wife wrote a letter to a friend and I got terminated over it. THey accused me of writting the letter. I feel I need legal help applies to California · 1 answer

A coworker was fired from Boeing
A coworker was fired from Boeing and me and another employee was called in to ethics. After he was let go the union doesn't think they can save his job, we are a small group and he said the union told... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

I was fired 5 years ago for untrue reasons. I had no way to defend myself because the people who could help me were afraid of getting fired. The area was closed and the people on that shift can defend me now as they do not work for the company. Can I stil
they said I was sleeping on the job but it was not true. I was the manager and I was always working on the floor. One picture showed me sitting back looking down, I was waiting for a batch to be keyed... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Do I have the right to know what statements have been said about me
I was suspended after alligationsof misconduct. Co workers made statements but I have no idea what was stated as I was shocked to even know I was being accused of anything! Do I have a right to know w... applies to Florida · 1 answer

TN Maternity Leave Act on out-of-state employees
My company is based out of Tennessee and has over 100 employees. My employee handbook states that any employee who has been employed with the company for 12 months and gives three months notice may us... applies to Tennessee · 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

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

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

Is there a 24 hour time frame the former employer has to give you a copy of your seperation letter
I was terminated from my job after a co worker falsely written an evaluation on me. I was told the reason I was fired and signed the separation papers. State of TN does not require a reason for termin... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

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

i was accused of theft in my company was suspended over 2 months ago and waiting for some action i hired a lawyer but he says they have yet to file. How long can they legally take in order for them to do some sort of action in texas
i was accused of theft in my company was suspended over 2 months ago and waiting for some action i hired a lawyer but he says they have yet to file. How long can they legally take in order for them to... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am a manager in the F&B industry. For the past 9 months I have been dealing with a co-manager sexually harassing an ALL girl FOH staff. I have taken all cases to the owners. I have txt that prove every situation has been addresses to them. I have txt ba
I am a F&B Manager and have a co manager that is sexually harassing the ALL female FOH staff. I have statements, txt sent to girls from this managers phone that they have sent me. I have sent all this... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My name is Harold and I work for an ambulance company in Michigan. I have been accused of sexual harassment and the president of my company sat me down and told me about it and wrote me up. He would not tell me any specifics or anything. What soud i do
applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I was accused of shoplifting by an employee at cvs proved my innocense
Man approached my daughter and said that's enough with the pockets and told her he seen her on camera stealing emptied her pockets applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Is this legal?
My Fiance was told on 7/27 that he no longer has a position within the company due to a lay-off. They laid off 50 people from his company. They asked him to stay on an extra week to help with account ... 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

Firing employees to not give retention bonus
The company I am working for is outsourcing my job to India. As a part of the layoff, they have offered retention bonuses. I have signed the retention bonus contract. All of a sudden 2 months later, t... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

hostile work environment
I have worked for a contractor for the government for 5 years now. My immediate boss is rather difficult to work for and has been worse over the past 3 years once I became management. I was promoted t... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

What can I do if a fellow employee of mine is sending untrue accusations to my personal address addressed to my spouse, and I can't prove who it is. Can the company be held liable for failure to investigate who is harassing me?
A fellow employee has been sending harassing notes to my wife at my home address falsely accusing me of cheating with a fellow employee. Can the company be held liable for not pursuing an investigatio... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

If my employer made false statement about me then discharge me he is trying to get back at me because I have 3workers comp cases against him what do I do I need my job and what my employer said I did I really didn't do
I was hurt on a school bus 3diffrent times back to back I was off work for 4months I return 9/15/2016 when I return he started harassing me /created a hostile environment for me /retaliation and discr... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Are non-competes by an independent contractor with a customer enforceable?
Company provides to customer companies people for secretarial, janitorial, etc. services, and has customers sign an agreement that they will not hire any of the people supplied to them within one year... applies to Illinois · 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

Fraudulent Representation?
I interviewed, was offered and accepted a position with a company that basically was very dishonest in the status of the organization as it relates to HR functions. I left my previous company, which I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Does the CA Warn Act employee count include those who work out of state even if the company is in CA
A company headquartered in California but has other remote locations in the United States had a mass layoff of 160 employees. The do not meet the Federal Warn Act requirements since they only let go o... applies to California · 0 answers

Hello. I was wondering if a company can give copies of an employee's performance evaluations and 360 eval reports to people outside of the company? thank you.
I am the COO of an agency. Copies of my past performance evaluations and 360 eval reports were given to people outside of the company. Is this legal? Thank you. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I stand accused by my colleague whom we share an office with, she claims that she saw me steal her brown envelope which has confidential in formation and i did not steal it, we never got along from day one and SHE HAS TRIED GETTING ME FIRED SO MANY TIMES,
Glacier End applies to Washington · 0 answers

Did a co-worker defame me?
I was recently accused by a co-worker of harrassment and that she felt physically threatened by me. She went to human resources who found that her "proof" was not either. But do I have the right to sa... applies to Illinois · 2 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

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

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

Can my boss force me to take unpaid leave over a pre-migraine?
I get warning headaches before migraines. If I avoid light & cold I can often dodge the actual migraine. One day I requested to wear my sunglasses at my desk to prevent a migraine, and my boss sent me... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

A coworker slandered and defamed my name by falsely accusing me of being on hard drugs which is not true I have been clean and sober for 2 years I have drug tests to prove it from my doctor because I'm in a drug program for past 5 months it caused me ment
A coworker slandered and defamed my name by falsely accusing me of being on hard drugs which is not true I have been clean and sober for 2 years I have drug tests to prove it from my doctor because I'... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Falsely Accued/ Writen Up/ And Blamed
I Have Been Blamed For Putting Away Pots & Pans. And Maping The Floor. With Out Sweeping Up. And Not Changing The Mop Bucket. And Not Cleaning To Pots & Pans! Before I Put Them Away. And! Pogging The ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Wrongful a
Wrongfully accused of sexual assault. Accuser has not gone to police and an investigation into sexual harassment has gone ahead. I have a disciplinary hearing today and am worried my contract will be ... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I was accused by a customer of stealing his cell phone that he lost in the store, he called the police because my country of origin, he said all Brazilians are thefts and after police came patched me down and checked the cameras and did not see me getting
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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

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

Former Manager sharing detailed information about termination with buddies.
I was fired from a position offshore recently. I was told that I was warned ahead of time about issue that I was having at work but I was never counceled or warned. The person in charge would tell eve... applies to Louisiana · 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

In July 2014, an employee accused me, her supervisor, of immoral conduct and stated in a letter sent to me and my company by her attorney that I was a
The employees know about the case and now a I am seeking a new job, I fear that the information in this lawsuit will come back to haunt me even tho I was vindicated. applies to Illinois · 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

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 wife was put on suspension because she had an argument with a black co worker but she was not and she put her hands on my wife first is that discrimination
We work in a chicken processing plant and my wife and a couple other co workers were playing around throwing pieces of chicken at people everybody does it all the time but yesterday a black girl got m... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Career assassination?
I have worked at financial services company for the past 3 1/2 years. Each year I've been there, I have received the highest rating during the annual evaluation. My work requires that I pass judgement... applies to New York · 1 answer

The owner of the company pulled me aside in a closed or private meeting with no witnesses and ask me personal questions about my divorce and the details about my divorce. I had had some skin issues and also lost a lot of weight. I got accused of being on
Iowa is where I worked. applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Can my employer force me to work in poison oak?
I work for a city as an outdoor landscaper. I was recently assigned to work on hiking trails that are littered with poison oak. Despite doing my best to cover up, rinse with soap and water afterwards,... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Can you be fired without a trial?
My husband was accused of sexual harassment and fired with no trial and without being questioned. The policy requires an investigation but nothing like that happened applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Is it legal for a company to have employees work overtime while other employees are furloughed?
The company has furloughed employees due to the pandemic. Management has previously told us it was not legal to work overtime while people are furloughed. Now while people are still furloughed we are ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

What can happen if I was accused of sexual harassment at work by a customer but quit before any action was taken
Can legal action be taken outside of my former employer? Can my former employer release any personal info? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wrongful termination
I am the only english speaker I work with all Spanish. Recently i was accused of harrasment and another incident that I swore in front of customers i found out a few of my coworkers wrote false statem... applies to California · 0 answers

Potentially fired for telling people they could be potentiallyfired.
I've been sent home pending a decision as to whether I should be fired for telling people in a meeting that they could be fired for falsifying medical device manufacturing information. (I do Quality A... applies to Arizona · 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

I was hired to be a inside sales manager for a start up company 3 people. People were hired and fired before I could start to manage them so I did the selling for the company for 10 years alone. Last year my Boss asked if I thought it was time for him to
I was trusted with office duties and interviewing (not hiring) for years. I was told the black male hired "related" better to the other black employees. (My boss wouldn'd let me relate. He put me down... applies to Georgia · 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

do i have a good case
The director allow my standard of conduct to be violated forcing me to work in a hostile enviroment I been falsely acussed by 1 coworker and was written up. The same coworker was allowed by director t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

They were agree settlement $25,000, but they were not agree hired me for Senior Mechanic, my Attorney sold me out, I could not find Attorney for my case about Discriminated, and Retaliated. I had applicant my Senior Mechanic over 4 years, I had all my Cer
I had over qualified for my Senior Mechanic, but the Employers was government refused not selected for my promotion. They have been violated their own Law and rule hired these people was not qualified... 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

How would you answer question on application concerning if you have been convicted of a felony
The person was accused of a felony and was on probation-never convicted. applies to Florida · 2 answers

We found a typo in our employee handbook and were wondering how binding it was. The typo concerns the number of weeks off. It currently reads that "after 12 months employees get twee weeks vacation an... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Do i have any recourse
A co worker accused me of harassment who is friends with the administrator but failed to prove it because it did not happened now the administrator is retaliating in her behalf, forcing my supervisor ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I was accused of stealing from the company I've worked for for 36 years. I was informed that they had already contacted the bank that the business used ( I was able to sign checks) and had me removed from the list. They also informed a bookkeeping service
Do I have a case of defamation and harassment and maybe other recourse because of false allegations? applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I have been working for my employer for over four years. I have been on FMLA for three. Toward the end my supervisor started harassing me telling me if I did not do my paper work in isle 19 he would write me up. I work in a warehouse for a manufacturing c
I am was always being questioned. What I was doing for 35 min. We all wear a head set and hard hat. A lot of people have been complaining about the system. But when I mentioned it to our Manager he sa... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

I had FMLA for a year I followed procedure which is to state FMLA when calling in for your shift. Our manager at the time did not put my call ins in the computer properly. Now we have a new manager who is attempted to put me in discipline for my attendanc
I used 8 FMLA days in the year we are allowed 6 sick call but since they were put in the system wrong our new manager is counting all 8 as sick days and threatening disciplinary action the very next t... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

Anyone know of an employment attorney that will work on a contingency basis?
I called in sick 1 day and so did a white co-worker. Upon returning to work, I presented my manager with a doctor's note. My manager was not pleased that I missed the day and threatened "written corre... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

My boss is consistly making fun of weight and always making jokes about africian american people?
my boss is consistly making fun of my weight he has even went as far as putting on the schedule BB which means BIG BASIC! I am hurt by this but stuck in a situation where i cannot afford to leave my j... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

My boss and co owner of a 4 star rest raped in various ways over a course of more than 10 of 20 yrs i worked there, i am not the only 1, i was 19yrs old when it started, he belittled me to the point of utter hopelessness outside of a good paying job, also
My boss terrorized me, belittled me, raped me and so many others he now owns a bigger rest is most likely still hurting people, i need to get names together for a classaction suit, he must STOP hurtin... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Retailiation incidents
Recently I was questioned by the EEOC/Affirmative Action office of where I am employed. The situation was due to an employee who walked out of her job due to sexual and racial slurs by her co-worker. ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

I was fired due to low stats
After working one day at my job I was fired. The reason I was fired was due to low stats. My job was a Receptionist. I called people to come in for interviews to work at the company. Then they let me ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Is this Harassment?
I am accused of saying a coworker dressed like "a crack ho" 3 weeks ago to another coworker. I do not remember saying it but someone told her I said it and she has gone to HR and is pressing the issue... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Do I have a case or what are my options?A
Hello, I and a co worker took a break and as we walked down stairs there is a bar in our building. My co worker asked If I wanted to grab a drink ..knowing better I said no but proceeded with him to t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is this Legal??
Recently I have been going thru a rough time at home due to my father being very sick. (and other things but that mainly) my boss pulled me in his office weeks ago and ridiculoud me for not caring abo... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I was working for a non profit I asked for a week off due to medical reasons she denied then said if I had doctor statement was ok then I was terminated and accused of falsifying my time we do not clock in so its up to our discrwation that when we get to
I work st a non profit this boss is just not in order she promises clients that programs will be implemented but does not provide us with what we need applies to Texas · 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

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

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

If I was fired from a job in Florida for stealing, with no proof! Is my former employer allowed to disclose the reason for firing me to prospective employers?
tender in Florida. When I showed up for work last week I was approached at my vehicle by the owner handed a check for two weeks and asked to give the key back. I asked what was wrong I was given no ex... applies to Florida · 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

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 have been accused of abusing a client that is untrue
*(The incident in question) TC and I went to the back porch to smoke. TC was standing at the door as I went out to supervise. I asked TC to move so I could come outside. TC then flat handedly pushed m... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Have I been defamed?
APRN at an academic medical center. I have had some issues with work flow in my unit and I complained about it to the manager several times with no help. One employee falsely told a manager that I cal... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Is an offer letter considered a contract?
I have an Amendment to Offer of Employment, signed by a Human Resources Manager that reads, in part, "Based on the employment negotiations for your position, you have been credited with nine years of ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non-Compete, IL worker with MD laws
I work for a Comp A insurance company in IL and signed a non-compete clause which follows MD laws. Anyway it advises that I can't work for the same type of company who competes against them currently.... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

I was accused of HIPAA violation and being caught on camera in my main office walking with a attitude. I was then terminated without showing me proof or having me sign anything. I asked if I can use the restroom while my boss obtained my belongings. I hea
I was physically retained and told I could not be escorted to the restroom and I was also told I can throw up on the floor. 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 I be charged FMLA time for refusing mandatory overtime?
I work a job where mandatory overtime is usually required up to 3 times a week... up to 16 hours a day. My regular full time shift is 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I am currently pregnant and will prob... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Yes,I was pulled off the line. My supervisor said I smelled like alcohol. I was tested right then ,the Hr lady asked to smell me and said she didn't smell anything. Yes I drink something the night before but nothing the day of work. I took the test and pa
Accused of smelling like alcohol on job. Very embarrassing. Took test on spot and passed. Is anything that can be done? applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Would we be wise to continue action for slander and or defamation of character?
My husband was recently fired over two events involving "hear say". He was accused of damaging a part that was welded by another employee by pouring water on it. They claim they have a witness who saw... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Can i be fired (lpn) for drug accusation and was not tested
I am an lpn. Worked same place 30 years. Called into office accused of drug use. Was not offered union rep and no offer of drug test . fired. applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Does client choice or poor patient care a loophole around a non compete in home healthcare industry?
I worked at a pediatric home health company in charge of the operations side for one of their offices. They had me sign the non compete without giving me time to review or give me a copy. Since the bu... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I be rehired at Boe after being terminated for wrong time intered on computer time sheet
I dont remember the time I've been accused of since the loss of my father I've really got a small drinking problem and sometime dont remember things applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I've been fired at work, but for a reason I deem to be incorrect or false
i was fired at a privately owned retail store. I was fired because I was accused of breaking a rule that I was not aware of. I received virtually NO on job training, I was paid under the table for the... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

A co-worker and I had a conversation on fb messenger that was of a joking but obscene manner. I initiated the conversation but she reciprocated with jokes back. Nothing sexual was ever said about her or toward her. Today I got fired. My employer wouldn't
I feel I was wrongly accused of sexual harassment bc the accuser reciprocated with the same type of messages. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

"effective date of hire" vs "actual start date"
Hello, I was hired in Feb. 2020 right before the pandemic. My employment contract states that my "effective date of hire" was dependent on me getting my security clearance. Normally that would take 2-... applies to Virginia · 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

An employee terminated for just cause is accusing me of age and race discrimination
What can I do if I have be wrongfully accused of age and race discrimination? applies to New York · 1 answer

Do I have a right to file a employer interference claim?
I was hired in for a job in 2017 that was misrepresented of actual job responsibilities. I was told in the interview my role would be spent 1/3 of the time on one area and 2/3 of the time on what I ap... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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 have been wrongfully accused of sexual harassment by an employee upset because i would not keep taking her to work. she claimed i cut her hours because she would not offer sexual favors. Her hours were cut because she got into 2 car accidents and had no
i have text messages regarding me asking bout transportation and offering her hours applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Wrongful termination.
My former employer accused me of cashing a check that was designated for fuel. I still have the uncashed check in my possesion. Also, I was fired because they said that I cashed the check. I also had ... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

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

I was discharged from my maintenance job that required atleast 3 persons to keep up the facility. I was brought in to assist 2 other persons then the company reposition these to coworkers which left me to cover 3 very large faculities over night. I also w
I have been targeted by my former employer and made to appear I didn't follow the instruction of my supervisor. I've been lied to as well as false accused. Theres so much more as well as video and aud... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

I'm being accused of sexual harassment if i resign can they still come after me
I'm a Supervisor for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and I was placed on Administrative leave pending investigation of sexual harassment against me and I offered to resign and they said th... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Do I have rights to reimbursement of relocation expense, or to refuse to move with being terminated?
I work for a sales representative agency in California. I have been with them for 8 years. 4 years were as an independent contractor and 4 as an employee. The current position I hold is as an outside ... applies to California · 0 answers

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

A Pickle
I am a systems engineer with my firm. My company recently tested their employees product knowledge with a series of exams. The first exam was for systems engineers, about 40 people. During this exam o... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

I recently changed jobs. My former employer contacted my new employer and made some nasty allegations of wrong doings. Which led to me being suspended by my new employer until she can discuss thetater with the corporate office. Is there anything I can do
I was suspended because my former employer contacted my new boss and accused me of things missing applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

I was fired from my job for sexual harassment my boss asked me to tell my side to defend myself I guess but I had know I idea what was going on because I had not harassed anyone. I asked who accused me and what they said I did and my boss would not tell m
My General Manager started at my job 3 years after I started there. on day one she did not like me and looked for any reason to get rid of me. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

My fiance is being accused of sexual harrasment by an anonymous email. What are his rights?
My Fiance got pulled into the office tonight at a resturant that he's a manager at. They said they had recieved an anonymous email saying that he was sexually harrasing her and if he didnt stop then t... applies to Virginia · 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

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

Can a person be fired for sexual harassment if they have not had the opportunity to defend themselves?
Does the person accused of sexual harassment have to right to defend themselves or can a company fire them without due process. applies to Virginia · 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

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

Should I be a non-exempt employee?
Facts: I am employed as a web content developer, which comes down to I fill already structured (programmed) and designed websites with text and a few images (mostly cut & paste) and requires little to... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I sue for firing me for abusing a client when it was completely false?
I worked with a client who was behavioral and had disabilities. My client accused me of abusing her in which resulted to me being terminated due to her "specified details in our so called encounter" .... applies to New Jersey · 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

FLMA Problem
Hello. I requested FLMA leave 1/4/2010 the beginning date of a medically documented back injury(5 days off from work). Aetna( Boeing Rep Company) mailed the medical documents to my home. I didn't rec ... applies to Washington · 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

Am I wrongly accused
I had sexual relations with an employee once, her boyfriend found out and made her call and accuse me of sexual harassment, I am on suspension now , my work is waiting on a statement from her ,she was... applies to Ohio · 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

Do I have legal recourse if an employer claims that I'm mentally ill and then forces my resignation?
I was accused of being mentally unstable and my employer thought I would commit mass murder in the workplace. None of the policies were followed regarding disabilities and I was forced to resign. I wa... applies to Utah · 0 answers

What is the best course of action to take when an office manager has accused
Manager continues to yell in the office accusing "someone" of stealing. She never directly says it to one person, but says it loudly so everyone can hear. It is really creating tension in the workplac... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

My former employers employees and upper management are falsely stating I was fired. Is this defaming
I chose to leave the largest insurance carrier in Florida after 3 years in order to open my own agency. I put in a 2 weeks notice and left on perfect terms. Never once was I written up, on the contrar... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Discrimination
I've been fired. For 2 years I've been dreading this day but I knew it was coming. When I first started at my coming I got along great with both my area director and general manager. 1 month and a hal... applies to New York · 1 answer

I have been working with my company for 30 years now. I am a non-exempt employee and get paid for my overtime. During the past 30 years i have average between 250-300 hours of overtime per year. Now the company is eliminating overtime which has been a pre
I have been working with my company for 30 years now. I am a non-exempt employee and get paid for my overtime. During the past 30 years i have average between 250-300 hours of overtime per year. Now t... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

I have a non compete but work in a hostile enviornment. How can I get out of it?
I've been working for a search and staffing firm for almost eight years. The small firm was owned by a husband and wife. They went through a messy breakup and I was left working for the wife but was h... applies to Florida · 0 answers

If an employee who resigned says I discriminated against him on FB, is that libel?
I am a white supervisor who had a minority employee recently resign. In the resignation letter I was accused of racial discrimination. This letter was sent to all members of the department workplace t... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

HIPPA
I was fired from a hospital job after being accused of leaving a threatening message on a patient's voice mail, including personal information. During the course of the investigation I was told the pa... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

tampering with production databases
I recently was asked to resign as I was told that I had introduced a change to one of our production databases. This change caused a lengthy period of downtime on a production application/ I freely ad... applies to California · 1 answer

I was written up and accused of handing a prescription medication to another employee. That was not the case. What can I do.
I gave a fellow employee a tub of 2 old goats for sore joints. My supervisor stated she saw me hand my fellow employee a prescription medication to her and state not to worry I have more at home. I di... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Do I have any defense if hr/mgmt are trying to say I said something that I never said?
Hello- I was accused of calling colleague a profane and offensive term. I had an eye witness come forward who watched/heard the entire exchange and said that I never said one profane word or negative ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

accused of calling a hosp to find out personal info on an employee-not true- my recourse?
An employee requested to change shifts. I denied the request. The employee has at least four reprimands of insubordination, post abandonment and inattiveness to duty. The employee filed false charges ... applies to Alabama · 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

I was recently fired by an employor who accused me of being high or on something as the acting manager says the entire the staff today believes your on something...the following morning a different manager who wasn't even working the evening before called
I was never written up or warned throughout my employment. There were 2 times I never made it to work and called to explain what had happened and was okayed to continue working there and no issues aft... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I am on FMLA for severe sciatic pain, stage 3 breast cancer and anxiety. I have been on this since 2014. My supervisor is now telling only the people in our department that we can't go to the bathroom or I can't go there to rub on pain cream on my buttock
I am on FMLA for severe sciatic pain, stage 3 breast cancer and anxiety. I have been on this since 2014. My supervisor is now telling only the people in our department that we can't go to the bathroom... applies to Missouri · 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

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

My boss sent an email to multiple staff suggesting that whomever stole items from another coworkers desk while we were at work, is that okay? I feel accused.
someone apparently swiped someting from a guy's desk upstairs who was having his last day luncheon downstairs. the boss sent an email to multiple staff askeing it to be returned. Isn't that the same a... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

I was fired from my job because Iwas accused of sexual harassment, I didn't sexually harassing her and I want to sue her and my company. Can I sue?
I worked at the job for 12 years no write ups. I feel like this lie cost me my job and I have witnesses saying I would never and didn't sexually harassing her applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Retaliation due to me quitting
My husband and I worked at the same adult group home, when being left short staffed and doing the work of two people, I put my notice in to terminate my employment. Still being under my probationary p... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was accused of inappropriate conduct. No contact. keep in mind the setting is a dance floor and I'm attending w/my work colleagues venue.
I was accused of inappropriate conduct. No contact. I have no problem admitting what I said; keep in mind the setting is a dance floor and I'm attending w/ 60% of my work colleagues including my Direc... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Regarding unpaid overtime compensation for done
Mr. Meltonburger, Sir I am contacting you for your advice. I worked for Choice Hotels here in San Antonio as a maintenance man for two years. I work 6 days a week 10 to 12 hours a day sometimes 9 but ... applies to Texas · 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

Is spreading false information defamation?
I work at a large retail store and one particular girl is going around telling people that I made gun threats. applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Stealing
My manager where I work is paying me cash under the table and he still takes 10% off what a hell I know I'm not a citizen I was just raced here anyways what can I do I need my job but I can't let this... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

My employer accused me of stealing from the company, i resigned and he now is paying me for my commission check
I work on commission and hourly, and my employer is accusing me if stealing from the company on my commission sheet. He is supposed to check this each month and now he is stating i got paid for false ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I am a former police officer who loved his job. One day asked to do something that wasn't right I refuse . Three years later still can't get job bc I have been blacklisted . I want damage paid to me cause it was more then job I love it and I have been bla
like every time I contacted you . Just give me the run around. But truth matter is I was a good cop that got terminated because I wouldn't play politics. Then I get blacklisted from getting anther job... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I work for a police dept. a coworker went to Internal Affairs and accused me of making harassing cal
She thought I keyed her car years ago, she told coworkers I did, she never filed a complaint. She called me a swear passing me in a hallway, I never reported it officially, but told a friend an office... applies to Massachusetts · 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

is this sexual harassment?
My husband started to work about 6 motnths ago to this new job. He is now being accused of sexual harrassment because this lady complained that he was always in her areas of work and that he did not h... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

What are my rights against a false workplace sexual harassment accusation
I am a local truck driver and make pick up and delivery stops throughout the DFW area. I am a male and was confronted by my employer that another male at a delivery site has accused me of sexual haras... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was recently laid off and told it was because the position was eliminated. There were 4 people that held the same title and position that I did. 2 men and 2 women. the company eliminated the positions of the 2 women. One of the men was provided privileg
I was recently laid off and told it was because the position was eliminated. There were 4 people that held the same title (RVP Operations) and position that I did. 2 men and 2 women. The company elimi... applies to Washington · 1 answer

defamation/harassment/sexual harassment... maybe?
I have a very strange situation at work. I am a social worker at an apartment complex. I was accussed by a coworker ( who I assisted in their termination because of buying and selling drugs from clien... applies to Michigan · 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

Hello, I have intermittent FMLA for asthma. This has been approved since October 2017, with a recertification accepted in April. My Captain is demanding a Dr note for anyone who calls in during this holiday week. Do I need the Dr note? Or is my FMLA certi
Hello, I have intermittent FMLA for asthma. This has been approved since October 2017, with a recertification accepted in April. My Captain is demanding a Dr note for anyone who calls in during this h... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Need help to navigate through this workplace negativity
Hello there, I am here with some hope for the relief from the stress. I will be very thankful for your help and time. I have a very strange competition going within me. Should I fight for the truth or... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Do I have any reprieve from a former boss falsely informing my family members that I'm doing drugs?
Do I have any reprieve from a former boss falsely informing my family members that I'm doing drugs? My former boss recently fired me after his daughter took a picture of me then approached people I wa... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

What should do when the employer masks information to the EEOC
Here's my dilemma, I'm currently engaged in a EEOC claim with my former employer where I was terminated for negligence or misconduct concern another associate stealing from the company and I was ultim... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

Is this discrimination?
I was hired for a job that makes me a "mandated reporter." Anytime I believe a child is in danger I am required, by law to report it. In asking a question as to if I was liable to report a person I kn... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was involved in an elevator related emergency while on an employer sponsored trip. I would like to know how being taunted while stuck in an elevator with coworkers should have been handled by the leadership and HR of my company as well as what my rights
I was recently involved in an incident on an employer sponsored trip. I got stuck in an elevator with 14 other coworkers after we asked some not to get on and the elevator dropped 2 stories. I had an ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

If i am terminated for sexual harassment and I have evidence the HR manager conducted a
I have evidence that many people who were "witnesses" were not interviewed and it was a "kangaroo court" applies to California · 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

I had foot surgery on Oct 1st 2015 and just returned to work on Monday Jan 18th only 3 days a week. in the meantime they hired someone else full time about 1 month after my Oct 1st surgery and now they fired me today saying we have too many people and not
I had surgery on my right foot on Oct 1st 2015 and was hoping to be out only 6 weeks, but that 6 weeks turned into 15 weeks. I heard shortly after I left around the end of Oct they hired someone full ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Is this something I can sue for?
My boss accused me of stealing money from work last night and come to find out the money that was missing from my drawer was found in my managers pocket. My boss and one of the shift leaders were both... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Recently I quit from a job. My former supv said she fired me she posted on Facebook comments which contained my first and last name medical information and lies. She portrayed me as dangerous and told people to keep a look out for me. What can I do? These
Recently I quit from a job. My former supv said she fired me she posted on Facebook comments which contained my first and last name medical information and lies. She portrayed me as dangerous and told... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

Hi, I have a former employer trying to blacklist me I believe. Who can I contact to try and see if I have a case? They spoke to potential employers before my current job and affected me getting the job, and now that I have a job somewhere else, they're as
I was fired from a former employer due to the terrible work environment leading me to try communicate to HR and other people how bad things were. I did some things I'm not proud of, but not illegal...... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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 · 0 answers

Can my employer require a doctors slip for every FMLA absence?
I have an approved FMLA claim for a lifelong illness covering myself and a seperate one covering my spouse. In both cases, I was approved for one day of FMLA leave per week (totaling 2 days a week). N... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I am from texas, my employer gave me a written warning because I took 9 sick days and they said I did it because I was secretly looking g for a job But I brought a doctor's note and is not true, I felt acussed and harassed. What can I do?
I was accused of secretly look for a job due to have 6 sick days for a back injury backed by a doctor's note. I feel harassed, untrusted and hurt. This is very unprofessional. applies to Texas · 0 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

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

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

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

How to reply to a show cause letter of sex harassment that is false?
A old lady accused me sex harassment her. That is lie and false. Now company gave me a show cause letter and I need to reply it. applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

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

If my employer witnessed the majority of his workers breaking a rule but chose only 3 to fire...
If my employer witnessed the majority of his workers breaking a rule but chose only 3 to fire could we sue for retaliation? For the past 6 months I've been working in a restaurant/bar. It was a great ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I was accused of using drugs there was a bad conflicting test result so re took test and passed.... I've been suspended for two weeks and all my co workers at work knows what is going on before I do... Do I have a defamatory case here
A coworker went to hr said I was on drugs I got pulled up front took to hospital given a urine test then blood test... They said some leakage occurred and specimen wasn't usable so I took another test... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I have a coworker going around saying I abuse and beat my girlfriend and now people act different towards me. Can I take legal action?
The coworkers also have said that I'm using drugs and got demoted from a promotion I got, when in reality I didn't and don't do drugs. applies to Massachusetts · 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

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

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

can a supv discuss private medical things about their employees to other employees?
I've been a reliable employee for 4yrs and have always been told I'm an asset to the company even though this company lies to it's employees constantly. I've stayed because I needed a job and tried to... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I recently started a new job. Someone called and accused me of mishandling money at my previous employer. The accusation is false and i have never been charged of a crime. Can my new employer fire me?
An “anonymous” person reported to my new employer false Acquisitions that I mishandled company funds at my previous employer. This is untrue. It’s my word against there’s. I have never been ch... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

Can my employeer hold me to a different production standard?
I found out yesterday that my boss changed my production numbers (and only mine) so that it didn't look like I was performing so much better than the other people in the company that perform the same ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was recently terminated from my job due to a sexual harrassment claim.
I am trying to find out what my rights are as the accused. I was never made aware of any such accusation against me prior to being terminated and was only made aware of it on the day of termination, a... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

If I am accused of sexual harassment, do I have the right to know specifically who made the claim and can I see what evidence was provided to back up the claim against me?
I received a Final Written Warning based on a claim of sexual harassment from a co-worker. The alleged incident occurred over four years ago. We have continued to work together for the past four years... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

Against Public Policy
THE ISSUE/S.. AT-WILL EMPLOYEE TERMINATED AFTER BEING WRONGFULLY ACCUSED OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT.. EMPLOYEE WAS MIS-LEAD BY AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS TO ISSUE; MEANING, AT-WILL EMPLOYER RELAYED TO AT-WILL EMPL... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was accused of theft without proof. I was put on inverstagatory suspension and after 3 days nothing else was found but they still wanted to terminate me. It was sent to administrative review. I put my written notice in the same day bc I did not want to
I live in Texas and am a nurse. Someone said that I took formula samples and sold them on offerup. They emailed the ad and asked me if I recvd an email and I pulled out my phone and showed them that I... 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

I was wrongfully accused as underperforms while expectations were unrealistic
I was put underperformance notice with HR last week by my boss where I was told I’ve to be in the three months program and I have to make 0% mistake as I’m leading the project. My boss itemized th... applies to California · 0 answers

I work for a small company in Kansas. My supervisor recently shared a personal health problem I shared with her to other people in the company. After reporting this to HR, the supervisor and other employee in question said they did not do this/did not hav
I work for a small company in Kansas. My supervisor recently shared a personal health problem I shared with her to other people in the company. After reporting this to HR, the supervisor and other emp... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Is there a discrimination?
I reported an incident where a co worker spreading rumors about me chasing him for sex and that I also had sex with another co worker. I complaint and it was settled because HR said it was all just ru... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Is this a case of Employer Retaliation?
My fiancé was fired from his job of 14 years. His boss accused him of changing his punch in times, however he does/did not have any access to the system in which this can be done. He was never given ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

COBRA being indirectly avoided
I was laid off due to lack of work at the end of April. I was notified of cobra coverage, which I elected. It was done through a 3rd party, and I have sent in two payments so far. I paid my first prem... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

accused of something i didn't do
I just got fired today. i worked in a fueling company as a driver. i started working there about 6months ago. Worked hard and did everything i was suppose todo i got along with my other co- workers an... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I gave my 2 week notice then recended it can they say no when they need people in my specialty
They told me no and Im 45, two times in 2 years a 20 year old did it and came back for the 3rd time and he is still working there now. I also have proof of gender and racial discrimination in that wor... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If I'm accused of sexual harassment does my employer need to tell me
I'm a delivery driver and went to make a delivery at a Customer. Ok and I just got a new supervisor who is out to get me and supposedly good friend with the person anyway I guess a couple months ago t... applies to California · 0 answers

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

I am a the only woman supervisor and they are one guy on first keeps telling people I am a bit$$ and they should not talk to me he always says a lots of thing I can't do my job and others things I gave been to the man that owns the company and nothing is
The guy on first is all ways bad mouth me to other co-workers applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

So my name is chris. I worked at a casino for a real short time. The department they put me in was filled with people mamy years younger than me. I got called into the office and they said i touched females. I never did such a thing. I was really embarres
No evidence claim of sexual harrassment. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

What if I can only provide strong circumstancial evidence of retaliation, but no concrete "proof"?
For the year and a half I have worked for my company, I have been an "All-Star Model Employee". I have never received even a verbal warning. I have consistently gone above and beyond for my company. I... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can I take action against my former employer or former coworker for stealing/lying to get me fired?
I was recently fired from my sales job, I couldn't imagine what my boss wanted to talk to me about, he said that a coworker of mine said that I had tried to sell them staples gift cards. My boss gets ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

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

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

harrassment/defamation
I was cussed out and called a "f-ing idiot by my boss in front of several people. I would think it would be harrassment or defamation of character. Do I have a legel leg to stand on? applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

Can a company require you to take a physical exam AFTER you have been hired and working for serveral months already
Dave And Busters have asked thier employees in Milford CT to get a physical check up asap because o lot of people have been getting sick? Is this even lawful??? applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

Human resources sent out an inaccurate email about me. Is this defamation?
I feel it was their opinion that the text was threatening. To send out a company wide email that I did this, is not accurate. I live in a small town and see many ex employees in public. People may now... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I was fired on my first day of work
I was fired only because I ask for a letter from the company stating that I was now they employee the receptionist already had type the lettter but they refuse to sign it and they made a remark saying... applies to New York · 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

What happens if both the accused and accuser conducted in mutual adult oriented conversation and there is a history of it?
A co-worker and I chatted on FB where both parties used adult oriented memes in a jovial banter. Additionally, at one point, she made a racial oriented statement towards me which I found offensive but... applies to New York · 1 answer

H R told me That my doctor could write a note with an expiration date stipulating hours and everything my dr did so And up until recently since we have gotten so many different human resource people they have decided that they are not going to honor what
Also they are not adding up the hours for my FMLA yearly they said that I have to accumulate hours now applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can I go before a judge myself to Blue pencil an agreement?
I was employed for 17 years with a Construction Labor Leasing Company. I was recruited by their largest national competitor. After 5 months of employment, I was terminated due to a FALSE annonymous "w... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can I contact companies and people I knew before I signed and worded for my latest employer?
I had many contacts before working for this company. I would like to contact these contacts for either employment itself or for future business. Thanks, Mark applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

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

Are state job interviewers allowed to tell other employees who they are interviewing for a position?
I was a candidate being interviewed at the college I work at when one of the people doing the interviewing told his employees that I took the day off to go to the interview. applies to Florida · 0 answers

Are we obligated to help
We are at loss here. Hopefully you can inform us. My husband was hired by a company in Idaho. We moved our family there and within 6 months my husband was fired. He (husband) was CFO and asked the CEO... applies to Utah · 1 answer

Wrongful Termination based on discrimination
I worked in the back office of a bank - not in a branch. I was terminated for alleged engaging in money laundering. I cooperated fully in an investigation interview twice. I answered all their questio... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can I sue sonic
I already suffer from depression PTSD bipolar and at work my managers are calling people stupid retarded my boss at went to her two times she did nothing about it then she gives me assistant manager n... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

I was told i got fired for eating a piece of pizza they was getting ready to throw away at caseys while i was working. I heard from several people few days later that i was on tape in the office having sex with a guy. That never happened iv asked to have
Maybe my job back. Them fired or compensation for all of this applies to Missouri · 0 answers

My former manager accused me of being an addict and fired me. The company doesn’t have a drug abuse policy. I am not a drug addict. Is this wrongful termination?
My former coworker lied to our manager about me. She told our manager that I am currently addicted to drugs, having an affair with a married coworker and very jealous of her. Although there’s not a ... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

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

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

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

what evidence I need to prove that I wa discriminated by my Supervisor.
I was treated unfairly by my Supervisor for a long time, he embarassed me, he yeld at me, he accused of lying and he's being very rude to me. my co-workers come in late, leave early he doesn't care wh... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have any rights regarding a false accusation?
About 2 months ago it was brought to my attention that someone had accused me of making a sexually offensive remark to a woman that I work with. An investigation was conducted by our CEO and found the... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I just heard my boss had a forman metting and a lot of people stated they wont work with me cause they have some personal issue with me but nothing is work related so i called a meeting with the superattendant and general forman and ask them they said the
I need aswers applies to California · 0 answers

Verbal & Physical Abuse On Job Site
I work for a new car dealership in NY State. I am in the position where I have authority over the mechanics in the repair shop, but no actual title as manager, etc. I am the dispatcher/service advisor... applies to New York · 1 answer

FMLA
This company is an international company. However at his terminal is less than 50 people. Is he still eligible for FMLA? They told him no. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was accused of drug use with out cause a made to go to hospital to I have a lawsuit
I went to nursing Dept related from a fainting episode where I hit my head. I had suffered an accident years ago where a lab found I had metal in my face resulting at times where I have blemishes wher... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Does my statement clarify as defamation at work?
was working as a contractor, the hiring manager at the time screamed at me and another co-worker assuming that the co-worker had been called for help. The hiring manager called my staffing agency and ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I was put on part time due to medical reason. I have been working part time for about 6 months. I have been told, I have to go full time or they do not want anymore part time people and they would replace me with a full time person. This is in the sate of
I was put on part time due to medical reason. I have been working part time for about 6 months. I have been told, I have to go full time or they do not want anymore part time people and they would rep... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Selective Layoff
My wife got layoff two weeks ago and later she found out the mojority of the layoffs are oriental people and also parents who need to leave early to pick up kids from school even they have put in more... applies to California · 1 answer

Defamation / harrassment Case potential?
I work in a large sales organization and I am at the top of my field. We reguraly attend semiannual meetings. One employee who is essentially on the cultural level of nascar and pro wrestling inferred... applies to Illinois · 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

Layoff
I work in a warehouse with 2 other people and I' am the supervisor. The company has over 500 employs. Our manager told us one of us would be layoff in 4 weeks. They will not tell us who it will be unt... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

What remedy is there for false accusations that defame your character?
I have been wrongly accused as retaliating against a new manager, as well as discrimination of his race and "ageism". I could not retaliate against someone who I didn't know had filed accusations agai... applies to California · 1 answer

ADA not protecting my rights??
I have a co-worker who is bi-polar. We used to get along fairly well and she confided in me about her condition, which of course, I kept silent about. Last year, she felt the urge to notify all the su... applies to New York · 1 answer

What day decides the first day of your FMLA
Does your employer have to give you in writing when your first day of FMLA begins? I work two on and two off and every other weekend. My surgery was scheduled for September 16, 2013 but on Sept. 13 re... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

Can a x employment tell lies to their customers about why he fired me.
I got fired for my drawer being short 350 dollars then I got told by two people that goes to the store I used to worked at say the owner told them I was fired from using a credit card that was stolen.... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Is it illegal to hold someone back from promotions or transfer within a goverment agency.
I work for the State as a CPS worker for 6 years. Recently there have been a lot of management problems in our office. About 1 year ago they brought in a new Program Manager. She was verbally abusive ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

My employer is harassing me every few days about being out for intermittant FMLA.
My employer is harassing me every few days because I have extreme pain daily in the A.M. That makes it difficult for me to get to work. I am late most days, usually about 10-30 minutes. I do contact t... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Employment
Recently, I informed management employees were taking days off without mgmt. approval and not logging their time in the payroll database. The employees found out and now state I have attitude issues. ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do I have the right to know who the accuser was to give proper info for a fair investigation?
I was a female store manager for a large corporation for 11 years and was terminated for sending a cartoon text message 6-7 months ago to a "friend" who NOW says they were offended. When questioned if... applies to Arizona · 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

Is there any relief for violation of a separation and release agreement?
My wife and I both worked in a church office and reported tax evasion, harassment and theft violations by another office worker to the Pastor. As a result, we both lost our jobs when the accused emplo... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

no compete convenant
i worked for a house cleaning co. for 3 years, recently new ownership took over and i lost my health benefits, i had to sign a non compete agreement or they would have let me go, i made it clear that ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I am pregnant an employed at a restraunt they hired me knowing i was pregnant an i was placed as a meat cutter which was fine it put me at no threat an i had no risk to my baby well they started having several people quit so they also put me on prep which
I am pregnant an feel like im being discriminated against applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I work for the city of forest an I was accused of saying I was gone blow up McDonald’s kill the manger the police was called an I was banned from McDonald’s after the manger found out it was not me
I was standing outside of McDonald’s getting out the rain I work for the city an we were on the paper crew the manager of McDonald’s call the cops on me said I texted him I have never seen this ma... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

is there anything i can do?
i have been working for acompany for almost a year now they are based out sd but i work for them in a shop in ia. i am always being degraded and never given a chance to learn my job. my boss and his f... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

Employee rights when caught or accused of stealing
Ok at my work place recently have been a string of thefts.Money from purses,a pair of shoes... I narrowed it down to a time frame.Weekends and around times school kids worked. There are no cameras in ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

when a white employee's is given a pass ,counseled or relocated for the same act of a African black male, and the black male is terminated can it be considered as unlawful discrimination been that the equal employment act states that all employees should
several white employees often have complaints brought against them for sexual harassment and other reasons and they are moved along or relocated then when a black male is accused he is terminated.. th... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

Sexual Harrassment, Retaliation, Hositle working environment
About a year ago, I accepted an opportunity within my company to move into another role within the Finance Department. (Mar 03) The Sr. Finance Analyst was a man who at the time was not my direct boss... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is it legal for a plant based company to hold a mandatory meeting off location in Arkansas?
You only get paid for the meetings if you happen to be on shift during the time of the meeting but it's still mandatory for people off shift to attend. applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

Am I covered for materity leave under fmla laws?
My company employs over 200 people. There are however only about 20 within a 75 mile radius of me. Would I still be covered under fmla laws? applies to Montana · 0 answers

My work provided Pizza and my boss decided that some of the whites people would not get the pepperoni pizza and she only give it to her black friends. After informing her boss of this I started receiving write ups that I did not do. I went to HR regarding
Retaliation at work. applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

What if I feel that my termination was due to some retaliation from an earlier incident?
In July 2009, I was terminated because my boss accused me of falsifying a doctor's statement. Well, after everything was investigated, I was reinstated. I was covered under FMLA as well. Well once I w... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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 am currently on FMLA due to depression and anxiety brought on by mandatory overtime They do not plan on hiring more people. My Dr wants to limits hours to 40. The employer can say this creates an undue hardship. But if they let me go they will be even m
my dr has not released me to go back to work yet. Are still adjusting medications. Dr will probably limit me to 40 hrs (ADA ) Not sure when I will be able to go back to work. Thank You. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can a certain group of people be discriminated against?
Working as a cashier, if I were to go to the bathroom other than on break or before or after clocking in for lunch, I'm told "I'm stealing company time". But all other employees in the store are allow... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can I take legal action against someone who reports false information to my current employer?
My step sister called my current employer to say that I was accused of stealing money from my prior employer. I was fired from my prior employer but not for stealing money. My step sister was told tha... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Has this elevated itself to retalitation where I have a claim?
Over the past few months, I have raised concerns with my supervisor, with my "counselor", and with management, over behaviors he is engaging in that create a negative atmosphere (to the extent we have... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Wrongfully terminated, discrimination
I worked for a company for several years and was injured on the job.They wouldn't put meon light duty or change y dept. I complained to several people and state companys. I was treated really badly fo... applies to New York · 1 answer

After joining the company - my designation/title was downgraded
I have been hired by a Fortune 500 Company for a senior manager position via hiring agency. After 9 months - I was told that they hired me at a higher salary grade and i need to work at the lower desi... applies to Illinois · 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

Can absences be counted against me for taking my wife to the doctor under FMLA intermittent leave?
I have applied and been approved for intermittent leaves for taking my wife to her regular Psychiatrist & Psychologist and to the OB-GYN. My Human Resource Manager recently gave me a warning due to fo... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Do I have a case of defamation?
A co worker accused me of harassment the investigation took two weeks I was not found guilty and was told I can return to work, that weekend the coworker published to a third party my name stating I h... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Is it possible for a resident in a university to give consent to sexual activity with an RA
I am a residential assistant and was accused of engaging in sexual activity with a resident. She claims that I never asked for consent, however I did continuously throughout the night of our encounter... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can a sheriff call you about a civil complaint at your place of employment?
I decided to pursue a different career path and resigned from my previous employer over 2 months ago. My ex-boss decides to text me a couple of weeks ago about a charge that I supposedly owe. We conve... applies to Texas · 0 answers

can my employer make me stop working for a competitor per diem, if there is nothing saying you can't and other employees are working for other competitor
I work as a paramedic and work for 2 companies. Many other people in the company do this. I got a call from the owner saying I had to pick one or the other. There is nothing written saying we can't wo... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Can I sue for being unpaid or sue if they fire me?
This girl at work said someone sent her husband a Facebook message saying she cheated on him. She accused me or my co workers of doing it. She received my phone number from my babies father without my... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

i want to know if your law firm can help me i had a situation on my job where i heard a supervisor using derogatory words about black people i did inform another supervisor about the situation and it was reported to human resource about the situation from
in my question is the fullness of my situation i am working in a hostile in environment and i do not have any assistance to resolve the issue applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

I think my manager fired me as retaliation because I complained on her about something.
I have worked at my job for the past year and a half with no verbal warning or write ups for any misconduct. A few months ago my manager got upset with me and started making it harder to be at work be... applies to Tennessee · 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 against the law for an employer to ask me if I needed a day off for mental health?
I recently resigned from a job in corrections. I was under investigation for inmate/staff relationship, and accused of doing acts while working. This is false, I admit that I was probably flirty but, ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer deny FMLA for Military Exigency even though the employee hasn't received FMLA P/W?
I am deploying next month and my husband indicated to his workplace's HR department that he would like to apply for FMLA due to qualified military exigency. When he first spoke to HR, he was told that... applies to Florida · 2 answers

What are my rights at work
I recently was called by my boss and told i was suspended from work until she came back from vacation and the investigation was finished. She said she would meet up with me in a week when she came bac... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

My job was eliminated. I was never talk to just pushed to other departments. I haven't had a review in 3yrs. What are my options.
Because of covid our department was shut down. Some people were laid off permanently others were moved to other departments. I am a sales person now stuck behind a desk which I have never done doing c... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Do I have an opportunity for litigation in this matter.
I was tramatized at work after an abusive co-worker threatened me while I was working my shift. I missed one week of work after seeking medical attention as recommended by my employer. Three days afte... applies to California · 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

I was an employee for the Florida Department of Corrections. I have recently been terminated ..
I was an employee for the Florida Department of Corrections. I have recently been terminated on the accusation of a crime not pertaining to work. At this time I am just being accused of this crime, I ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Can I be sued for taking clients from a prior employer?
I have recently left my job, which was in the accounting field. A non-competition agreement was never signed between myself and my employer. I have now started up my own business. My previous employer... applies to Utah · 0 answers

Non-Competition After Hiring
Hello, I have been working for a company for one year now and now I am asked to sign a non-compete. Does Arizona law find such contracts legitimate when I have been working for the company for some ti... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can a company have a non-compete with only SOME of employees in the same postions/levels ?
I have an employment agreement that seems to be very restrictive. It lists over 100 companies i can not work for. While researching this, I found 3 other people in my company, were not required to sig... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Terminated on hearsay and lies?
I worked at a large company in Houston at work today two women from HR took me aside and fired me, the reason they gave was they heard by several people I was sleeping in my car. Well I don't own a ca... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Breach of employment contract by employer-not honoring designation/title mentioned in offer letter
I have been hired by a Fortune 500 Company for a senior manager position via hiring agency. After 9 months - I was told that they hired me at a higher salary grade and i need to work at the lower desi... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

So I just started with this company not even 60 days ago & am realizing I am working for awful people. Since in the state of IL your first 90 days of employment are to see if you're a fit there for that job, does it void if I leave before my 90 days are u
I need to know if I should get out while I can if contract is void within first 90 days of employment... applies to Illinois · 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

Is this discrimination?
I have a question. So me, my mom, and my sister all applied at the same place. One boss said it was okay and the other said it wasnt. He said that he wouldn't allow it because if something were to hap... 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

Possible defamation by former co-worker
At work, I've always had positive relationships, getting great marks professionally and personally. Recently I applied for a position at a company where many people know me and initially, they were ex... applies to California · 3 answers

Religious discrimination and retaliation.
About two months ago, my immediate supervisor was discussing a topic that I found offensive on religious grounds, and I asked him not to discuss it again in my presence. Since then, he has been attemp... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

By boss Threaten me If I fell out A work comp claim He will fight me Tooth & Nail He also Said to me I have nothing against you people And I'm not a racist But you would lose If you go any further with this
Inmate report 2 Corporation Nhr And nothing is being done We retaliate against me When I came back to work Took me out of one position And put me in another position Knowing I have restrictions in pla... applies to California · 1 answer

i Asked hypothetical questions to people at work. The next day I come in and I am told by a coworker that they were being questioned about conversations from the previous day and they denied them. If the questions had a sexual part as a second outcome, is
The questions were: If you had to sleep with a family member to keep a loved one alive, who would it be? Would you receive anal sex in exchange for a million dollars cash? applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I have recently been accused of sexual harassment at work. I admit to having sexual conversations with my co worker but they were not one sided and in fact I was not the one to start the conversation. I was never told directly or given any reason to belie
A female co worker started a conversation about not being able to find a good match on tinder. I then started to converse with her that I was interested if she was interested in having sexual relation... applies to Tennessee · 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 for defamation of character after pharmacist trashed my name to every pharmacy that called our store to transfer a prescription
Worked for company for over 15 years, pharmacist told inappropriate stories and was very unfair to people of color. When I said something to him about this he turned on me and trashed my name to every... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Can a employer take your paid and unpaid days aways from you from a serious life threatening situation, I was there less then 6 months they took my paid days away and my 3 unpaid days away and made me fill out fmla papers knowing I don't qualify for it an
Just want a correct answer to this , to many inexperienced people and high job turn around. applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Comissions earned can not be considered theft, can they?
Working as a recruiter, I got quarterly commissions, which were paid at the end of each quarter(this quarter Number 1). I got terminated the end of the 1st month of the (guarter number 2); having 2 mo... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My manager placed a paper with me and other employees, accusing us of stealing money from ATM's we service. Is this defamation of character? Am I able to do anything about this? I have been with this company for over 11 years. Never have had this happen b
I work for an armored car company that deals with money on a daily basis. I have serviced ATM's for more than ten years. Me and other employees have been accused of stealing a small amount of money fr... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Can I sue to protect myself against false allegations that were made by my previous employer?
I reported a director at my previous job for HIPPA violation, abuse of power and unfair practices. I was instructed to lie during an investigation and when I refused and told the truth the next day I ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Retaliation/whislt blower protection
Fraud has been proven in my company, the CFO has been fired, now all of the other people committing fraud are mad a t the ones(me included) for speaking out. My current boss lashed out loud enough for... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Was I wrongfully terminated and was my character defamed?
My coworker overheard me talking about needing a ride and offered to loan me her car to run my errand. When I got back from said errand, I was arrested & fired. She told people that I stole her car an... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

Does my employer have to disclose how many hours of vacation I have accrued to date?
I'm used to paychecks disclosing how many hours of vacation I have, but my current job does not easily disclose how many hours of vacation I have earned. We have to ask the payroll department, and tho... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Physcial abuse/harassment
My boss physically attacked me and threatened my life and well being in front of a number of people a little over a week ago. I wrote a memo to the President of my company describing the event and ask... applies to Texas · 2 answers

My former employer is accusing me of
My former employer is accusing me of "theft"( laptop) I left this job on Monday September 17th. (I gave my two weeks notice, which he accepted on Thursday September 13th however he recanted that and e... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I work for a CA state agency, have been employed for state for over 25 years and have been at my current agency almost 9 years. Shortly after starting here a co-worker started bullying me and turning the manager and other staff against me. It escalated fr
My reputation at this department has been ruined by jealous, bullying co-worker and manager. They have both since left and I have a new manager, but the damage has been done. I have been on 8 intervie... applies to California · 1 answer

Sexual harassment question
A few girls came to me and asked me some sexual questions, I replied to stop, it went on for a few weeks. When I told my Union about it 6 months later her encouraged me to file and EEO. I didn't repor... applies to California · 1 answer

Can HR create a new case in the middle of 1 case if the original allegation was found to be u sabsta
I was originally accused of physical and verbal abuse. But as our department finished their investigation, the physical abuse was unsubstantiated as there were no evidence found that I have done so. B... applies to California · 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

I have a question I work for a maid service and ten years ago I had a arrest for a misdemeanor and the company knew that and you know allowed me to work well money come up missing and I go on my crew and I got fired for it and they took money out of my ch
I was brought into the office that morning for work and accused of stealing the money and without any kind of proof they wanted me to sign a paper that pretty much admitted my guilt to stealing the mo... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What Can I do now?
What happened is I was recently Terminated with Walmart after over 5 years of service and I think them terminating with no warning or prior coachings. They said that I utilized my position on the fron... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

My director told me I was being terminated because I didn’t tell him about a case I was working on(even though I did) However he found out that was not grounds for immediate termination so he put down that I falsified employee or company records and the
My director told me I was being terminated because I didn’t tell him about a case I was working on(even though I did) However he found out that was not grounds for immediate termination so he put do... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can my boss cut my hours to 2 as an on-site manager of 46 units, that's not even enough to cover the rent her charges me?
I am an on-site apartment manager of 46 apartments. I am paid for only 4 hours of my day. There were some items stolen from my office and I am being accused of it, saying it's was an inside job. I hav... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I be fired after coming back from a FMLA and the boss say things that are not true?
I recently came back from a FMLA and my third week back I was called into the office with two other employees. I carpool with one employee and three hours before the shift was over he was asked to sta... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

terminated without warning
I was recently fired from a job I had for 7 years without any reason or warnings. As a manager at this job I was always required to give other people, including other managers, written warnings before... applies to California · 1 answer

My position was eliminated but there are 2 other people that have the same position.....
I recently lost my job and the reason I was given was that my position was eliminated. The problem is that I worked with two other employees that had the same title and position that I had and they ar... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Accused of harassment. Investigation included accuser and her witness. I was never interviewed or ask for statement. Terminated next day.
My manager came to me and said, someone went to hr and said I threw paper towels at her and hit her leg. I was shocked, this had been 4 days ago. And she was near loud machinery, I was trying to get h... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Retalation? Hospital Work Release = 0 Hours.
I work a corporate job as a line cook, wont name it but its a big one. Simple Short Version - My six month pregnant girlfriend and myself both work here supposedly full time for about six months now a... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Should I receive backpay for time missed due to a drug test that was negative; my employer stated that since I admitted to doing drugs I will not receive backpay.
The reason behind the drug test was an anonymous caller stating that I hang out with people who do drugs and that he or she was concerned with my safety. applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

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 · 0 answers

What is the max amt of hours your employer can mandate you to stay over and work? You have already w
I work in a hospital setting and due to fluctuations in staffing and patient census, we are occasionally mandated to work over past our regularly scheduled time out. We would like to know the maximum ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I am constantly witnessing discrimination from my boss, is there anything I can do as a witness?
While at work when people submit applications and resumes I have witnessed my boss numerous times throw them away after the person walks out, making comments like "that was an old lady", or "hell no I... applies to California · 3 answers

I was with my employer 5 years and 11 months. I went on maternity leave and returned Monday. During my leave he hired 3 people to cover my position. On thur I received a text message from the business manager. 3 days from coming back from my leave. That
Came back from maternity leave laid off 3 days later applies to Texas · 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

government un-fair hiring practice, grounds for lawsuit?
County commissioners approved full time new positions, the county rolled over temporary employees who averaged over 32 hrs week, regardless of qualifications, then opened up remaining open positions. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have been turned down fore everything on my job. I am not offered any opportunists. I have good attenctance, work ethic. I had an while back with a young man that was gay. . The matter did get resolved, but I have not been able to move. Now I have a new
I feel that I am being treated unfairly. Every time I offered to ASSIST. I AM TURNED DOWN. there are now people that have been with the company months, are assisting and have been assisted in the assi... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

If my boss calls me a Bitch, in front of the whole 20 people work crew, and laid me off because I called the owner/ my friend an explained to him what was going wrong with the job!! What does that fall under( im losing out on $41ph!!
I was simply called a Bitch in front of a whe crew 20+ asbestos worker, and laid off until further notice!!?? applies to Michigan · 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

Am I at risk if I take a job with a competitor in another state?
I work in a field that requires highly specialized training, where people with my skill-set and knowledge are very rare. I am being recruited by a company that is not a direct competitor with my curre... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

My rights to reinstatement after leave of absence
I was off work for six months recovering from having cancer and some surrounding muscle removed from my leg I was released by my Doctor to return to work but was told they didnt have anything for me a... applies to Ohio · 3 answers

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

Can I post the employee survey results to the internet
My former employer sent anonymous employee surveys results to all the employees. There are a lot of valuable information can be helpful for people who may join the company. Can I post it to the intern... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

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

Shortening, non compete
I signed a non compete, but was not allowed to read the entire thing. It was explained briefly to me and if I wanted the job I had to sign it right then. It is for 2 years, I was let go by the company... applies to Indiana · 2 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

I believe I may have a strong case involving retaliation by my employer, but want to be sure.
About 14 months ago I complained about the behavior of a black coworker to my black manager. (I am white). Following that complaint (which I did not pursue past manager level, and have thorough docume... applies to Washington · 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

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

Do I have legal rights against a verbally abusive and emotionally abusive boss?
I have worked at the same place for nearly 20 years with the same boss. She has always been verbally abusive, but now it is getting worse. She has threatened me with my job twice this year. I am tempt... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

FMLA, HOW LONG TELL HR HAS TO RESPOND
FMLA,MY WORK HAS RECIEVED MY FMLA CERT PAPERS AND HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME ABOUT APPROVAL FOR 2 WEEKS. HOW LONG DO THEY HAVE TO RESPOND,I'VE MADE CALLS TO THE HR PEOPLE WHO HANDLE FMLA, AND NO ONE HAS... applies to California · 1 answer

My employer did not give us 60 day notice to lay off...over 3000 of us are being laid off...can I sue this employer?
My daughter works for a grocery store with over 3000 people in diff stores thru out calif....2 weeks ago she was notified they were closing all stores and everyone being laid off...can she sue this em... applies to California · 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

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

Been employed by same employer for 25 years no past bad record of any kind. Turned in Forman through union for changing label on asbestos. Then about a month later was called to HR stating 4 women had accused me of sexual harassment. I did not day anythin
I was told to work in an area I found it labeled 2016 asbestos. I reported to foreman. I was later sent there again and found it had been labeled safe. It has not been removed. So I call health and sa... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Home depot on a regular basis has employees work 6 to 10 days in a row,they do this by giving employees off at beginning of the first week and at end of the next...is this how they get away without paying OT?is it legal..its very demanding and their shoul
Just wondering how they get away with doing this on regular basis...if yuou work over 40 per week you get time and a half...but when doing it this way you worj 80hrs straight and get no OT...its burni... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am being discriminated at work... I am a not a smoker, the other employees are
I work in a fast food resturant... My boss, and the rest of the mangement crew are smokers. They leave me to do thier jobs, watch over other employees,while they are outside smokeing sometimes as much... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I'm a type 1 diabetic iron worker. During the month of april. I was diagnosed with the flu and bronchitis. Later on in the week I came down with pnuemonia from the prior two complications. On the second day of becoming ill. I knew I would be in too poor o
at my work we use filing cabinets. these filing cabinets have anywhere from 20-40 in and out of these throughout the day.i watch people bend over and cough in them periodically throughout the day. i h... applies to Washington · 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

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

Has this Non-compete gone too far?
My employer wants me to sign a document stating if I leave the company I will not have ANY contact with their clients. I wouldn't mind if it said I couldn't speak badly about the company, etc. but to ... applies to Texas · 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

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

laid off while pregnant
I recently told my company I was pregnant and then got laid off in the next round of lay-offs (the 3rd round for the company). There were 6 people in my group laid off and I was the only one pregnant.... applies to Florida · 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

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

Job Elimination
I have worked for a large corporation in the same department for 12 years. Six months ago, they changed department head and have let people go with severence packages. I'm at the point where my job re... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Is their a minimun number of hours in a shift?
I am curious if their is a minimum number of hours an employee must work before they are sent home to save labor costs? Sometimes I send people home as early as 45 mins. Thinking, if I were them,I wou... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was accused of sexual harassment by placing my hand on the arm of an employee I was complimenting on doing a great job in front of a customer and was terminated even after I have complained to my boss of collusion by my assistant manager who was upset t
Terminated on the grounds of manufactured accusations with several employees I have one being my assistant who admitted prior that he was resentful towards me for him not getting the job. The assistan... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have a case?
I was an Army contractor until last week. Below describes what happened that led to my termination. I became someone's scapegoat to cover up a lie that they knew was a lie. So four years ago when the ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My termination was based on false allegations. Do I have any legal recourse
I am an ultrasound tech with over 40 years experience. On the day I was fired I learned that 4 patients had accused me of touching them inappropriately during their ultrasound exams. I didn't. If anyt... applies to Colorado · 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

defamation
I hired a reference check company and my ex-employer told them that I had no people skills, had taken files and not returned them, hadn't returned their keys and didnt give leave passwords for the com... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was demoted in my job do to poor performance it was presented to me basically take the demotion or face termination now the same district manager is saying I choose to leave telling people I could have stayed but that was not how it was presented to me.
I had a poor inventory at my store in June and feel there was a bullseye put on my back since ...although I am not the only person who has issues in their store I'm the only one demoted for it I know ... applies to Delaware · 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

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

I was fired from my job they said I was stealing I was not I live in a small town it's been 22 .I the and I still can't get a job
I was wrongfully fired from my job my employers sister didn't like me dating her much younger then me son she made nasty remarks about me to customers so they lied and said I was stealing its a small ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is it legal for a company to sign a non-competite with another company without employee knowledge?
I am a contractor. When I began to look for a different position, a company I applied to stated they had an agreement with my agency to not hire any of their people. Turns out my agency has this agree... applies to South Carolina · 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

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

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

After FMLA
I was out on FMLA for 5 weeks. The second day I was back my manager with HR person told me that while I was out my work was gone (there were 3 people working on the project each doing specific part). ... applies to New York · 1 answer

If my workplace broke policy and procedure on an investigation do I have a case against them?
I have had a sexual harrasment complaint filed against me. I have done nothing wrong in this case, but they are doing and investigation. In policy and procedure they are to do this confidential, but I... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

Wrongful termimation
Hello I have bartended on Sundays at a bar in PA for the past seven years. I have never called out or had a complaint made about me that I am aware of. This bar has been owned by several people over t... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Is an employer allowed to continually give bad references?
I was let go from a job and have been unable to find work since. There is no reason I should still be unemployed I am good at my job. I left a previous job to go to the one I was let go from and shoul... applies to Illinois · 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

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

Can I sue for my employer leaking information?
My employment was terminated approximately 1 year ago. I have always heard that it was illegal for an employer to discuss terms and reasons for termination with other employees, however, I recently me... applies to California · 2 answers

slander
This question is in regards to my father. He worked for an IT consulting company that assigned him to a large company where he worked for a couple of years. Last week they told him that a cleaning lad... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

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

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

My supervisor of 1 month told my trainer that they were taking me off my desk at work and putting me on another desk with fewer responsibilities because I got headaches and because I have anxieties, she felt I could not do the work I was hired for.
While I did have a couple of headaches during my first month of training, I have never been diagnosed with anxieties. In fact, most people would describe me as easy going. Since they have moved me, I ... applies to California · 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

Valid reason to get out of my non compete?
I have workded for the same company for about 20 years. Recently the company was was sold and I along with it. I was told from the begging from the buyers how "nothing would change for me that would a... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

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

I have purchased a business.
I purchased a business from a family. The son and grandson of the people I purchased my business from have opened an competing business in the same city. The son has contacted several of my customers.... applies to California · 1 answer

I believe I was discriminated against at work, what do I need to prove this?
I filed a complaint against a co worker in September, it was during my 90 day probation. A meeting was set up between my manager, the other employees manager, myself and the VP of member services. I r... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I had voiced my opinion on a fb Kktv thread. Well just like most times some people felt differently. But one guy went as far as to go onto my business page slander my name and put in a negative review. Mind you the thread that I had commented on had nothi
Posting a negative review of a business when the person has never done business with my company and basing his review off of my opinion on a public forum thread applies to Colorado · 0 answers

How does seniority work ?
I know someone who has been working for a Government job building schools since 2002. Theres been other people hired after him with less time working for the company. This job works on and off due to ... applies to California · 1 answer

When I was 16 I worked at a clothing store. Some girl pressured me to steal. I got probation for 6 months. At 18 I got that expunged from my record, even joined the arm forces in the reserves. I am now 20 and moved to a different city. Can I get rehired a
I’m just wondering. I was always a good kid but i was haining out with the wrong people. After all that happened I went back to being a good kid again and been on a good path ever since. I liked wor... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What Can I do my employer is doing nothing about harassment to me & other former employees in the workplace?
I reported to the owner of the company that another employee was taping other employees on her phone without their consent. She was coercing a confession from this employee & played it for everyone at... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

non-compete of former firm when family business was client
I have a non-compete agreement and am starting a competing firm outside their geographic restriction. It states that I can not speak to anyone who was a client of my former firm. Some of the clients a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Daughter was hired at a assisted living place at 16. Let go three days later stating policy is 18 and the system didn’t catch it.
She called me today and said I was let go. Picked her up talked to HR and they said flag was not working right in system so they didn’t catch it. Interviewer was told she was still in high school. T... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I was fired because one of my workers said he would stay if they fired me.
I was Maintenance Superintenent (manager) at Amcast Automotive in Gas City, IN. Last week I was fired for "not doing my job". That evening I found out that one of the employees who reported to me brag... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

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

found out there is black mold in out restaurant
Our boss has found out that we have toxic black mold in our ceiling in a fast food restaurant and her boss told her not to tell anyone and keep running the store, has been turn in to OSHA and has rece... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

What is my recourse for non-payment of wages?
I have an employment contract with my employer (who is a start up company) that states my base salary will be increased effective 11-1-00. To date, January 19, 2001, I still have not been paid this mo... 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

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

Can an employer remove me from my current position on the presumption I could be injured?
Have worked for a company for fourteen years. Have injured myself on 4 occasions. All accidents. Have returned to work as promptly as possible and never been accused of malingering. Recently suffered ... applies to Oregon · 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

Relocation Payback
I am trying to find a way out of a 36 month relocation payback contract. I started the job 9 months ago and I still think it is a good company. But my direct supervisor is unbearable. He texted my per... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

In was fired from my job at McDonald's after working there almost 5 years total because I had a seizure. It's the 3rd seizure I've had at work. I didn't know you could be fired for a medical condition. Is there anything I can do?
I had a seizure at work and was shown the footage before they fired me. They said because I didn't drop to the floor like my first seizure that it wasn't a seizure. But it was. I was spared out and st... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Does this track record show discrimination?
If a supervisor has hired and supervised numerous black people over a period of several years and in past year only one black person has been hired, can it be said that this supervisor has discriminat... applies to Texas · 1 answer

i work for a major bank as a consultant. work there a 100 days a year. recently some staff person said something about me and my work. other workers have been using word behind my back and in conversation when talking with me. thinking i don't know. i wil
want to know if i can report the staff person to HR. He's been with the company for 18 years. I wouldn't mind if he used this word about my creative work.. but he said i was this word. Hard for me to ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Protection against Retaliation for blowing whistle ?
Several months ago I complained to my boss about a coworker that was falsely reporting the time they worked on our project. For 6 weeks this person falsified their time, even claimed to have worked ov... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

My husband is a retail manager of a small chain location. He had an incident with a couple customers in which the customer accused my husband on social media of cussing at their child which was backed up by the retail clerk on duty to be untrue. Now he is
My husband is a retail manager, one night a couple and their child come into the store. while the parents are shopping the child pulls of a rubber safety ring from a rack and starts swinging it around... applies to West Virginia · 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

How would I post a blog on your websight for an injured worker in connecticut
I'm talking about retaliation from the insurance company. They have pulled some horific things on myself and my family. The insurance companies cause more problems then if you sued direct. The states ... applies to Colorado · 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

i am a temp employee, i was put in a job that i enjoy that i am good at and i have a lot of people including the management have went to bat in my behalf to try to help me keep my job, but they are ending my assignment and i cannot get hired on no matter
i am a felon. i have been dealing with this since 2009 and the question was if i have been convicted in last 5 years. i said no and honestly i meant no because i was sure it had been longer than that.... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Hello, so I was being harrasment in my opinion from the LPN at my former place of employment, first the LPN walked by me on Wed October 26th and said people don't know how to keep their mouths shut. This being said because I wouldn't cover up lies to the
There was a drug investigation I think kissing narcotics Monday the 24th. My admistrator told me I didn't need drug tested. I had to call and ask for a drug test because I know legally all med aides s... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Protected Class compliance when theatre mission's to increase voice of women over 40 and minorities?
Hi! I am part of a group of people in the early stages of formalizing a theatre company with a mission to increase the representation of women over 40 and minorities on stage. I want to make sure we a... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

My supervisor told me that a customer complained to the corporate office of my employer. I was suspended at the beginning of last week and terminated at the end of the week. What my supervisor said didn't happen because 1.I never said anything rude to the
Everything was going fine at work until one morning, when I reported to work, I was called into the store manager's office. Her claim that I insulted a customer came as a surprise as no one approached... applies to Massachusetts · 0 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

Afraid to stand up in fear of losing my job.
Hi, I have a situation. I'm a non exempt salary employee. The owner of the company in my opinion is discriminating. He is allowing an hourly person to make up lost hours before during lunch and after ... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

I am 65,can an employer demote your position because they think it would be easier on you?
I was hired as an electrician 1 year and 3 months ago. I have no bad points on my record. I am retired from a school district as their lead IT man, I am 65 years old. (It has been hard to find a job a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does my employer have the right to insist I sign a release to allow them to talk with my doctor?
I had surgery in June and took one week off of work using some of my paid illness days available. I had made arrangements with my manager to work from home for the duration of my recovery. Due to some... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

4 Months Pregnant & Laid Off
Currently I am 4 months pregnant. Just received notice that my employer is laying me off by the end December 2015, based on the company's financial issues. The lay off affected a group of people. Is i... 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

If a co-worker defames me using slander to customers and my employer doesn't stop it can I sue?
A co-worker accused me of theft and improper time recording to HR as part of her ultimate goal of being awarded my job. An audit ensured in which no grounds were ever discovered substantiating her cla... applies to Tennessee · 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

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

Harrassment A/K/A Mobbing Issue
I recently brought a list of harrassment allegations to the HR department at my place of employ. The document contained dates and reports of specific incidents that have occurred and it included 3 of ... applies to Minnesota · 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

how t file a discrimination lawsuit when emplyer writes some people for missing work and some they do not
how to file a discrimination lawsuit when my employer writes some employees up for missing work and some they do not applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

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

I was recently shorted hrs on my check because the co deducted for breaks never taken
I recently contacted HR to inquire on hrs owed to me which were not documented with a clock in because I had not been given a number to clock in and out with, however the manager scheduled me to work ... applies to California · 0 answers

discrimination - brain tumor
After 20 years at a company my boss of 8 months gave me a horrible review. After the review I told him I knew what he was doing - he wanted his old admin in my seat. 2 days later HR gave me a package ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I reside in Colorado I worked above and beyond the Call of Duty was never written up was never given a verbal warning or anything I know Colorado is an at-will state employer however they went through a series of layoffs I was asked to give the names of e
Again just to summarize what happened I was laid off I was given a reason of reduction in force and next day probably about 10 people were promoted and converted to full-time employees which I know th... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

conflict of interest in the hiring process...
My office had an open position due to a promotion. They decided to fill the position and use a generic job posting for the position. Hence I applied for the position since I was the senior person in t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Should I sue? or Just Walk away
I had money that was taken from me from a supervisor and he threaten my job if I talk or told HR. Then I advised him if he didn't give money back I would report him, He then started writing me up and ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

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 your boss force you to miss doctors appointments?
My wife works at a pre-school, and they told her that she cannot take off in 3 weeks for her maternity appointment. She actually had 2 appointments that she managed to schedule in the same day. They t... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Do I have a case of defamation against a co-worker?
A co-worker filed a harassment complaint against me. I believe it was in retaliation for reporting her to our supervisor for violating work rules. Our employer ruled in my favor saying the facts did n... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

sexual harassment what can I do
Hi I was working for this company for about 9 months this other female kept harassing me and called me names on servale actions I told the boss who is also the owner he did nothing, it happened again ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

I am a relative new employee, going on my fourth month there. I started working after training Tues-Sat, n there is this older lady that always gets into this other coworkers face. She works herself up to the confrontations the weeks before it happens by
Now, the older lady had not stopped gossiping about the co worker. The coworker has told me that the verbal attack I witnessed is nothing, the older lady has verbally attacked her while on calls, infr... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Non Compete Agreement- Unrealistic
I am in the investment industry referring potential clients to a specific company and are to receive a fee for the referral once successful transactions fund. I had upfront signed a NCND for a 3 year ... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Drug testing and consent
My predecessor conducted pre-employment drug screens without notification or a consent form signed. I hired 10-12 people in a very short time and did not test due not having forms in place. I have sin... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

can the non compete clause stand
I worked for an agent where I had a 440 license however I was never allowed to write any business, quote anyone or bind any coverage. I was let go. Six weeks later i got hired on with another agency t... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can my employer change their referral for hire after committing to it?
I recently started at a large department store and then applied for a job at one of their stores out of state. I had expressed interest a long time ago but everything was on hold due to the economy. M... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I had a tragedy in family I had a no call no show my boss wants to transfer me like 40 min away I gotten in 3 years 7 recommendation s only one write up my uncle is dieing how do I stop this? Connecticut.
I told a co worker I was gonna be late my uncle snapped his neck he's dieing. When my father called said come back I did ( last time I got a call like this my mom passed on me she was only 41 so I mig... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Can I sue former coworker for false allegations leading to an investigation
A former coworker accused me of making a video of her son who was also an employee at the time. She called my work,11 weeks later this past monday,and said she is "out for blood and wants me fired". I... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Does this qualify as slander, and what are my options?
I was laid off in July of this year and was recently talking to a former co-worker. She stated that former co-workers have been spreading around a rumor that I went crazy and had to be hospitalized. S... applies to Connecticut · 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

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

What can an underage female do about sexual, physical, and verbal harassment by adults?
I am a 17 year old girl who has just recently gotten a job as a waitress. In the 6 weeks that I have been working, I have been physically, sexually, and verbally harassed. In the first days that I wor... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

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

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

113 people laid-off: no notice
Recently laid-off: No notice lay-off; Reduction-in-force. Came to work told to gather up personal belongings and leave premises immediatly. Denighed access to personal computer and email account. Laid... applies to New York · 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 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

Can i sue my employer?
I have been requested to work off the clock numerous times, and felt threatened if i did not do so. When people did not call in, my employer would show up at my house at all hours of day to request me... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

They made me test, still did'nt put me in classification.
I started at Goodyear aerospace in 1978. I became a supervisor around 1984. Goodyear was sold to Loral of New York. I was made a manager of production. A project we were working on was V.L.A. This was... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can your boss turn the music off on your personal cell phone?
I work in a meat cooler at Walmart I have been listing to music on the Bose Sound link to my cell phone. The music can't be heard from the sales floor. My supervisor and other managers have no issue w... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

My potential employer want me to give up all my IP rights. Can they?
I have been an in house, full time 'contractor' for 3 years with a $50 million online Education company in Tucson. Their parent company is based out of Dallas. Realizing that they are abusing the cont... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Posting a negative review of a business when the person has never done business with my company and basing his review off of my opinion on a public forum thread
I Had Voiced My Opinion On A Fb Kktv Thread. Well Just Like Most Times Some People Felt Differently. But One Guy Went As Far As To Go Onto My Business Page Slander My Name And Put In A Negative Review... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Can I be fired by filling out Injury reports?
I am a blue collar worker at a Fortune 500 paper company. Like many companies they have down sized. First the boss came to the machine forcing up run time. Then, where there were 3 people per machine,... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Reducation in bonus rate on the contract after the year is complete.
I work on salary with commission. We have been using a company setup commission plan that requires a spreadsheet to determine commission amount for over two year now. In 2010 I ended up way above goal... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I was in a fight with an inmate. I worked at a County Detention Center. The jail doesn't train new employees and rarely hires people with experience. My partner was new and not trained to do the job. I was injured and had ACL and meniscus surgery. Aside f
I was in a fight with an inmate. I worked at a county detention center in Oklahoma. The jail doesn't train new employees and rarely hires people with experience. My partner was new and not trained to ... 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

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

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

Can current employer tell potential employers not to hire me?
I have been looking and interviewing with my industry for months when a great opportunity came my way. I interviewed for it and did great (potential employer words). A couple of weeks go by and I send... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Can the owner of this franchised Ihop I work for take money out of my check everyday for food
I do not wan to eat here, it's not good and I eat healthy but the owner said money gets taken out every day no matter if I eat or not. It's atleast 50 dollars out of my check. I don't want to eat here... applies to Maryland · 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

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

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

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

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

My daughter works at Big Lots for two years in West Virginia Charleston she became security visa does everything in the store always on time always stays late always training people always does everything that was told or asked of her own she used to 30%
Mr. Discount on her time not on clock time with two different cards my card and her co-workers card because your coworker over money so they told her she could either need to be fired right now in spo... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

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

How to remove job offer contigency upon receiving letter from current employer releasing non-compete
I received a job offer from a NON-competitor, but they are very spooked by the non-compete I signed with my current company. The two companies don't even manufacture the same products. My current comp... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employee be docked vacation time if late?
Dear MEL, I am employed by a small- medium sized company (employing approx. 100 people) and they have recently enacted a new late policy. The policy is as follows; If an employee is one minute late th... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Does my winter break count towards my 12 weeks of FMLA time?
I am a teacher due at the beginning of December. We get two weeks of time off at Christmas. My employer recently told me that the two weeks at Christmas are not counted towards my 12 weeks of FMLA tim... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

A hug between two friends is sexual harassment?
I am female and I was recently written up because a male employee at the same company I work at gave me a hug (he happens to be my best friend) and a third employee (female) claimed she was offended. ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

wrongfull termination/does Texas employment Law protect people from this
My wife worked at a company were her duties not limited to answering 7 phone line for three companies and various administrative duties. She was called into the HRO reps. office and told that the owne... applies to Texas · 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

I've been working for a small metal fabrication shop for the last 5 years. Things looked good and I've been advancing nicely. Then about a year ago personal events occurred and my productivity and tardiness started to become a problem. To make matters wor
Small company containing approximately 70 people. Beginning of the investigation I was told that there were complaints of harassment directed at me...was not told of what nature until near end of inte... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

what should my friend do? and does she have a case?
my friend has been working for this company for five years... In this last year she has started to move up in the employment ranking. Her job causes for her to fire and hire lots of people on a regula... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Nigger calling
Mel, We were working is a rv/trailer park as workkampers, the owner came to us and gave my wife a office position and gave me mainteance supervisor. one of the worker called me a nigger and that same ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

can an employer have an extended holiday (labor day) and require hourly employees to use a vacation day or accept a non paid day and can they require a salary person to use a vacation day
business is slow therefore the company decided to extend labor day to include Tuesday as day off and have hourly employees use a vacation day or take a non paid day off and have salary people use a va... applies to Louisiana · 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

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

I was fired for a co worker making a false statement to our supervisor saying I pushed him. I have texts from later that day where he admits he lied. Do I have a case
Conflict at work between a co - worker and I. He was provoking me about taking his bander for half the day so when I tried to walk away the final time I walked by and bumped his shoulder with mine on ... applies to Iowa · 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

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

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

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

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

If I am still with the company after being taken over by new employer. Is non compete still valid?
The company i work for is a hose cleaning company. That hires self-employed people. And they take a % out for themselves. Well when i started with this company. It was giving to a relative and then af... applies to Florida · 2 answers

harassment? victimization ?
not sure if its worth it: Im a senior (SVP) professional (male) and received an email from the CEO accusing me of lying and questioning my integrity about an email, basically sinuating a cover up whic... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Hi there, my question is pretty simple. I was formerly a freight broker, i was working for a truck company as well as a dispatcher. I was fired from the brokerage for
Was a freight broker who deals with direct customers and contracts trucks to perform jobs. SIgned onto a truck company to be a dispatcher(no direct customer relation as that is illegal) Was laid off a... applies to Maryland · 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 an employer reduce salary a contracted salary 20% if so can they enforce a non compete clause?
I Signed a contract to make a certain salary and a non compete clause is also in the contract and I’m wondering If an employer reduce all salary employees 20%. They blame Covid but they’ve never s... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Can my former employer enforce a non-compete if it means I can't work in this field anywhere.
I worked for a company that only offered 1 loan product to a specific group of people. I decided to leave and work for a broker where I have access to a large array of products and can service the ent... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

My actual job duties include more than 20% non-exempt tasks. What...
...is needed to demonstrate that they are "not an essential part of and necessarily incident to" my exempt duties. My non-exepmt tasks include: repair, maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of equipm... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

Boss emailed we aren't allowed to go to bathroom except breaks and I can't apply pain cream except b
I am on FMLA for severe sciatic pain, stage 3 breast cancer and anxiety. I have been on this since 2014. My supervisor is now telling only the people in our department that we can't go to the bathroom... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Non-Compete As A Programmer
I work for a company that does contract systems programming work for commercial companies. Recently the sales people have decided to move in a different direction with systems that do not require prog... applies to Michigan · 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

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

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

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

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

Use Non-Comptete contract to get here way.
I have a very serious situation with my employer. My current client is offering me to join as a permanent employee and i am facing the problem: My H1B emplyer and a middle layer have a non-comptete co... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Was I discriminated against based on my Nationality?
My employer went to Italy for a week or two with his family. While there, he had his $24k Rolex watch stolen by some italian men. When he returned, he made jokes around the office for a week or two ab... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

FMLA Denial
I am currently on reduced schedule leave my doctor required for a new chronic health condition. My employer automatically refused my FMLA without any paperwork. She said what I have people live with i... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was accused and fired for workers comp fraud falsifying a work note and faxing it in as my own No investigation or nothing When it turns out the doctor faxed it in and put my name on it
My coworker and I was injured taking care of a client we went to the doctor at the same time she returned to work the next day on time I came later she turned her doctors note in Hr begin to question ... applies to Maryland · 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

Was I wrongfully terminated, or do I have a case?
Description: Employer found out that my roommate and I were living together, and told us that either she had to move out, one of us had to transfer, Quit, or be fired. It was not possible for either o... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Whistle blower retaliation and wrongful term
I recently accepted a promotion to the Bay area, increase in salary and COLA compensation. In an incident that occured in January, I, after speaking with my supervisor, took an investigation to Human ... applies to California · 1 answer

What law authorizes states to withhold UI payments as a penalty for failure to attend a RESEA meeting?
It looks like the UI RESEA program was amended on Feb. 9, 2018. In part, this strengthened audit requirements for states to reduce the amount of time people collected UI benefits. Most states institut... applies to Connecticut · 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 I have any rights as being accused of Harassment?
I am a male over 40 years old and I work with primarily women. I have known the accuser for about 8 months. I see her at school and work. She would come up to me and touch me on the back say Hi and I ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I've been working a set part time schedule for the past 6 months with my employer of the last 2 years. All of a sudden they changed that schedule with out notifying me. I just wanted to know my options as it will result in drastically lower income that I
I've worked a set section on a brunch serving shift for the past 6 months and have been a model employee over that time. the new year started and I lost my static position and had it turn into a rotat... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Was my case considered Fraternization?
I was a program manager for a government contractor and terminated from my job for having an affair (happened only one time) with someone who worked under my management. I self reported the affair to ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Implied Contract Exceptions - Texas Examples?
My California-based company announced that they were shutting down our Texas facility. Two VPs come in later and indicate that Texas R&D will remain indefinitely - that is was only the manufacturing f... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Non-Compete Agreement
Last summer I and two coworkers left our previous employer because he was going to sell his business to some other people. The three of us did not feel comfortable with the sale, so we left the compan... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Walk until you bleed, or find another job
Can an employer arbitrarily expand the scope of work to such an extent that it causes physical pain and injury to the workers (specifically expand watch routes so much that people are walking so much ... applies to California · 0 answers

Can my boss demote me after I have filed an affidavit implicating him in a harassment suit?
I reccenty signed an affidavit implicating my boss in a harassment suit. Since then he has threatened me, told me i could not afford to be involved, and told me that know one will believe me. I signed... applies to Michigan · 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

Can my job decline to allow me to use my intermittent fmla for my autistic child
I put in over 30 days notice to take time off to take care of my autistic child while her childcare provider was away, which was over looked due to my job letting people go and change who handles requ... applies to Illinois · 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

Regional Manager spoke to employees in break room making accusations that I was abusing drugs at wor
My regional manager told employees in the break room that he heard and felt I was participating in the use of recreational drugs at work. This man has a reputation in which people believe what he says... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

do i have a case if I was fired for missing a call on the on call phone while driving.
Four weeks ago I put in a formal complaint about verbal and physical harrassment from a co-worker. This co-worker is a favorite of the president of the company and did nothing when I put in the compla... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Do I have the right to see documentation of an alleged complaint against me?
I have worked for the same company for 4 years now and I am well respected by my peers. The company recently made several changes which has resulted in a wider gap between clinicians and middle manage... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Could this be retaliation?
I work for a summer camp/retreat center. Last summer I was onsite part of the time (in the role of assist. director), the rest of the time in the office. While onsite I witnessed my boss (the director... applies to California · 1 answer

Hi, I recently settled with my employer, however I recently went for another job and the interviewer had done some background checks (as they do) and they have managed to un cover reasons I settled. He has given me 2 sources, of which both still work from
settled with. Is there a way of proving breach of contract? We came to an agreement as the company found me in breach of Competition law...In short there was a no of emails which I was unfortunately C... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I believe this may be defamation case. I was fired from my job because they stated I did not do all I could to find coverage on my shift. When I showed them the proof that I did they let me back in to work, however on the day I was fired my supervisor tol
I was fired from my job for not contacting people to cover my shift. I proved to HR that I tried to get coverage and they hired me back. My supervisor though told a co-worker and a client that I was f... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

I was in a car accident and I've worked my company for 11 years today my boss called and told me that he will demoting me because I've been off work for less than a month on Dr.'s orders. Is there not type of act that protects my job from being demoted
I was in a car accident on February 18 hit from behind I've been off work every since by my doctor. Today my boss called to tell me and I've worked for this company for 11 years that I was getting dem... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

how i got the love of my life back
I was searching for help on the internet to get my ex husband back after he divorced me 5 months ago, i came across so many testimonies from different people and they are all talking about this wonder... applies to California · 0 answers

Video surveillance
My employer performed a “video audit” of my day at work. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner in an outpatient mental health clinic and the company with which I work has two different locations.... applies to Utah · 0 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

Office Privacy/ Work requirements/ Harassment/ Pumping/ ADHD
Hello there, I work in a cubical environment on sensitive work; I recently moved to an office (closer to my home) as a reasonable accommodation because my newborn son has medical needs that require me... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I work for a company called ABM I work 40 hours a week 80 hours by week I have been with the company for more than a year and a half now when I ask for vacation they tell me that I don't receive a vacation but the people that work for the same company in
If I work 40 hours per week 80 hours every two weeks and I've been with the company for more than a year and a half in the state of Wisconsin am I entitled to a one week's vacation. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Fired -Salary and PTO updated by someone using my access information
My hourly salary was updated and my PTO days were changed last night but not my me. Someone used my credentials to make these updates and I was promptly fired today. Everyone in the office knew where ... applies to California · 0 answers

Hostile work environment
I am being blackballed by the company I currently work for. Even though they are in the process of hiring new personnel for 7 new locations they are opening, I've been told they have no job listings a... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Did I commit defamation?
I work for a small firm of about 10 people. I had a situation where the Vice President of my company took a new female employee to lunch for 3.5 hours and when they came back were completely drunk. Th... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Do I have a case against my employer?
On tuesday, I took a five minute break in the morning. Our company allows fifteen minutes in the morning and fifteen after lunch. The office was staffed when I walked out to take an important phone ca... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

FMLA return
I have been employeed with my company for 8 years now. I took a leave of absence 12/09 . My return to work date was 030110. When I return I was informed that the attendance policy had change 0101109. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Making False & Disparaging Remarks to a Potential Employer/Client
I would like to see if I have a defamation case against a former employer. I worked for a Virginia-based company until January when I was fired, without any reason given. There was some friction betwe... applies to New York · 1 answer

Manager creating ill will between myself and other employees at work.
I was recently informed that a manager told an employee just before she was terminated that I was telling people at work about her personal business and disciplinary actions. The employee was eventual... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can companies break their own non-compete agreement?
I signed a non-compete with my former employer, and I was the only person in the company that had knowledge in the type of work that I did. Upon my departure, one of their clients contacted me and ask... applies to Oregon · 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 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

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

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

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

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

harassment by manager
Though I have good reputation in my company, I am facing harrasment from my manager on a daily basis. Ever since he has been promoted to the manager position, he is relentlessly harrasing me in variou... applies to California · 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

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

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

I have an ongoing eeo complaint that keeps being rescheduled. This is five years old. I have been going through harassment from the post office and not receiving my mail. I filed a complaint with the oig and have been waiting on a complaint form. The post
I have been followed and told by a young man some men are watching me. I have heen threatened. I reported everything to OIG and waiting on a complaint form but my mail is being held again. Certain off... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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

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

Can Microsoft hire employees from their supplier base to become commodity managers for the same co.?
I have been a Foxconn employee to supply interconnect components to Microsoft, however and I resigned my job. Part of it was because MSFT hired a Former Foxconn employee to be my commodity manager. I ... applies to Washington · 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

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

Does two people being treated differently with medical problems be considered discrimination?
Hi I work a fulltime job I have been there for 18 years, I recently was on medical leave I had 2 surgeries and was off work for 2 1/2 months. when I got back I see a note posted that if anyone could s... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I am president of a non profit community Association. A committee member threatened the Director with physical abuse. Another meeting was held with this member to discuss his temper and he didn't want to discuss it any further and said he quits. This was
Physical abuse was he stood over the director with a clinched fist and said I should knock you out of that "F" chair. The is the point I stopped the meeting. Two weeks later another meeting was called... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

would this qualify as defamation/sex discrimination/hostile job environment?
I've been working with a company for two years and I recently became aware that during this time my employer conducted two separate investigations of alleged Sexual Harassment being filed against me. ... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

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

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 was demoted because a state case manger told my employee that I should her pictures of keys and broken cabinets which was going on in a group home. I felt it was neccasry to report the truth. My client mentioned to the caseworker that she was being accu
I was demoted because a state case manger told my employee that I should her pictures of keys and broken cabinets which was going on in a group home. I felt it was neccasry to report the truth. My cli... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Possible wrongful termination
Hello, We need a referral to a local Employment Law specialist, but we are not sure how strong our case is. The facts are these: 1) My husband was laid off from his job, along with about 20 or so of h... applies to California · 1 answer

I had a poor performing employee in which received write ups and was spoken to about their poor performance. She eventually quit, assuming she feared a termination was imminent. I was suspended during a time frame which included an investigation due to he
I had a poor performing employee in which received write ups and was spoken to about their poor performance. She eventually quit, assuming she feared a termination was imminent. I was suspended during... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wrong Termination on Temp. Worker From A Lie Told To Human Resources
I understand temp can be fired and anytime and NY is an "at-will". I also understand that temps are at the bottom of the chain and most people can care less but its not fair to have a supervisor make ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was a contractor at a government agency for over five years. I suffered daily abuse from a coworker. I finally reported the person to a manager who suggested that I contact Labor relations. They posted my job two weeks after I reported my co-worker and
The terrible treatment started the 2nd week I got there. I just put up with it. It got worse and worse and I heard from several people that my co-worker started a lot of rumors about me. There was an ... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

I made a comment about my manager writing that she came to my desk and told my co-worker that she was assigning him to a committee because he is her favorite. Is this defensible? She is now retailing against me by not allowing to work on projects and doub
Manager came to speak to my co-worker who was standing by my desk. She informed him that she was going to put him on a committee because he was her favorite. I completed a employee survey and mentione... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have a case for slander or defamation per se against my CEO?
About a year ago I befriended a coworker who made a sexual harassment complaint against the CEO of the company we work for. Although my friend recorded these advancements so I know them to factual, th... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

what is webmart and what do we offer?
Web-Mart is a place with a bunch of creative people who have expertise in website designing specially 3d designing. We provide every thing that a buisness needs right from getting a domain name, web h... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Wrongful Termination?
I was just terminated from my job after an investigation for sexual harrassment. The company told me that the result of the investigation was that I had not sexually harrassed anyone, but that in the ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

i work for a tribe in colorado and there is three employees that harrass me and verbally abuse me. My boss is not aware of it and when reported does nothing about it. I want to record conversations on the phone and in person. I would like to hide it but d
Abuse of power in positions that are subordinate to mine. When boss is gone the women verbally try taking over my position and threaten me with write ups and becoming my supervisor. My supervisor did ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Did I Defamate my Boss?
My boss has a reputation around our workplace that she is a user of cocaine, many people have told me stories about her being a user. The other day I watched a fellow employee give her what appeared t... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Do I have the right to my preferred name on email and company website?
My new employer uses first initial last name for email address and first name last name as the display name. I am known by my middle name, and have not used my first name personally or professionally ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can senior people who do not like you change a review with no observable behaviors?
At my work my direct supervisor and then his supervisor who oversee's our department tried to present my year end review with objective observable behaviors. The Vice President refused to acknowledge ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

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

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

Do I Have Any Rights?
Cut long story short: Worked for a employer who maltreated patient (s), over many years of having worked loyally in a private dental practice. Towards the end of my employment, few staff members and o... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Last November I told the VP of HR in confidence (and she assured me the same) about a potential health situation that may require me to taken a few weeks off. Fortunately, it turned out to be a false scare. Just stress and sleep deprivation. However, my V
Last November I told the VP of HR in confidence (and she assured me the same) about a potential health situation that may require me to taken a few weeks off. Fortunately, it turned out to be a false ... applies to Virginia · 0 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

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

Slander and blacklisting after departure?
My question possibly involves the following areas of employment law: slander, defamation, and blacklisting by a former employer. I am interested in determining whether pursuing a case would make sense... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Can a company keep me from coming back to work
I had spinal surgery in November of 2016. I filled out FMLA papers a year ago due to spinal issues. The doctor released me to go back to work 4 hours a day for the first two weeks then I can transitio... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Can a job refuse to give me PTO that was pre approved?
I requested vacation for August 6-8, three weeks prior to that date as per my company's policy. However due to extenuating circumstances, I had to send a resignation letter on August 7th that my last ... applies to New York · 0 answers

How to change the wrongful termination law?
I was terminated in January 20 of this year. My question is when was the statute At-Will passed and which states? I use to love Texas but so far the laws here really SUCK. Things change times change I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an employee abuse the seniority system and bullies the other Employee bec of these senority systems?
I am so confused about this seniority system. I was working night and just come aboard for this company last year and my manager transferred me in the Morning and this is it started. We all making the... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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

Govt contract - did not have a teaming agreement and the "partner" stole it, any relief?
I found the "perfect" contract - my first one to bid on for the Fed. A company that I had talked to for about quite some time - with no experience in the type of work/skills was supposed to be HELPING... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

If you have 16 years on a company seniority roster, can a new higher that is former military add all of their years and
If I was a seniority member with 16 years on a union seniority roster. Does the company have to add the military years of a veteran the day they hire the veteran? For example the veteran had 25 years ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Abuse at work.
Recently, due to the actions of a slick office politician, my employer laid me off two months ago. This individual made inspiring speeches to the staff about how everyone was going have a role in the ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Fired for something the company cannot prove - wrongful?
According to the plant manager, I was fired because an employee that worked for me, recently filed a complaint and said I was verbally abusive to her. This is in fact not true, I have never had an iss... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

If I had fmla paper filled out and was approve how far can I go back on my attendance but paper work wasn't filled out right to go back and cover those days . Was let go and then my doctor refilled out for those days for my mental health issues
My attendance was bad bcs of a mental health issues I have I missed to many days and then I found out abt fmla from other people and ask my employer for some for Doctor to fill out but didn't get all ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Medical Information Privacy in the Workplace
I work at a small non-profit organization (40 employees) and recently advised my supervisor that I would be requiring some time off work to have an operation for kidney stones. Not seemingly a privacy... applies to Maryland · 0 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

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

Manager wants me fired
I have a question concerning a hostile manager. When this person first came to my department two years ago, I was a second shift operations supervisor and had been one for seven years. This man was my... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is this discrimination based seperation of employement? Involving resignation prior to an incident
I live in virginia, and worked part time for a private EMS company. I had just put in a 1 month notice the week prior. We had an incident at work that involved an equipment malfunction. I was on a cre... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Do I have a case?
I filed a harassment claim with my employer in June which was investigated and found true, the harasser was moved to another area in the office at the end of June. The harasser is the owners nephew at... applies to Michigan · 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 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

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 terminated with an employment contract, no reprimands in file, possible in an at will state?
If I have a signed employment contract with office can they still just fire you willy nilly? I worked for a dental office for 11 months and was terminated yesterday for, as the Dr. put it "not being a... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Unfair Labor Practices
In April of 2002 myself and a friend, as well as some others, were laid off from SBC Ameritech. We were told at the time that we were going to be on a waiting list to be re-hired back on within two ye... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Employer's False claims of
In 2007, I was employed with a local hospital, first as a nursing assistant, for a very brief period, I left after discussing with my boss the discomfort I felt with the position, and then a few month... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was asked to resign after taking 2 sick days off with the required jobs time off.
I called in sick to work on a Wednesday morning roughly a month after the death of my roommate of 9.5 years.I also told the job that I would not be in on the next day. I did have a doctors note and si... applies to Maine · 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

I got terminated from Boeing for failing drug test. It’s been 2 years and now Boeing is doing good, I wonder is there anything in Boeing company policy to allow people to come back when they are clean.
I got terminated for failing drug test. 1st time they gave me a chance to go to rehab and a 3 years probation. I followed everything they required and stayed in the program for 2 years and 7 months. A... applies to Washington · 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

Is this retaliation or something else?
After returning from a serious illness, my boss (company owner), placed me on a different shift, she said for a week, my hours were cut from 25 to 16 1/2 per week, and I remained on this shift for ove... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Is this a NAFTA situation?
I am a provider for the state of Utah and have done this job for 15 years. My boss and other providers had a meeting with this agency (who we are contracted with). I guess a bunch of them had called a... applies to Utah · 0 answers

Can an employer suspend somebody without that person even know they're on the verge of being suspended. I got suspended today for 3 days for having 6 or 7 not even call us but an hour late due to weather or the school calling that one of the boys were sic
I was pulled into the office today to let you know that I was being suspended for three days due to being late by an hour because there was a 2-hour delay or the school calling and saying one of the c... applies to New York · 0 answers

Male Same Sex Sexual Harassment Guidance
I'm male and I have a situation where another male is attempting to file sexual harassment against me because he is saying that I said he was going to hell for being gay. First: this male has made sex... applies to Georgia · 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

Work place security camera spying
I live in Iowa and at the work place there are visible security camera’s because it is a quick service restaurant, so the camera’s are located in strategic places. How ever with the New GM in the ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

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

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

Verbally Abusive boss.
So first off let me say, I enjoy my job. I get networking connections that i would not normally get at any other place, which is the reason why i want to stay. However my boss is verbally abusive, so ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 work for a company that has 2 departments in one warehouse. The other department makes trouble all the time. At our annual meeting I voiced my concerns and was laughed away. Later a CONFIDENTIAL survey was given to me via email. I voiced the same concer
I work for a company that has 2 departments in one warehouse. The other department makes trouble all the time. At our annual meeting I voiced my concerns and was laughed away. Later a CONFIDENTIAL sur... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can I be fired for reporting my supervisor to upper management?
I was previosly contacted from HR in regards to a previous complaint against my manager and I was afraid to speak due to retaliation. It's been some months and now she is coming at me the wrong way, I... applies to Texas · 0 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

What are my options for continuing my lawsuit after the firm I hired mishandled my case??
I was terminated from my job after i filed a complaint against a supervisor for harassment. I was also discriminated against due to my age and my gender. Basically after the complaint was filed they l... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

how do I prove wrongful termination for title 9 in Michigan?
Hey Mel, So far I've been told that I don't have a case. Im hoping you can point me in the right direction. I worked for non-profit private university in Michigan for 5 years where I was a top admissi... applies to Michigan · 0 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

I have a part time job, 20 a week. I had surgery and cannot drive, but 3 weeks later, I had someone drive me to work 1, 2, 3, then 4 days because they said I needed to be in the office. It set my recovery back so I asked to be accommodated to work at home
After my 7 week surgical evaluation, my surgeon ordered physical therapy. I was hoping to work from home to allow me to have greater access to appointments. There was no trouble with doing that in the... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can my former employer hold me to the noncompete I signed?
The previous employer is an indirect Sprint dealer in Lapeer, MI and the noncompete stated that we could not work for wireless for a period of 2 years. It did not stipulate a geographic range or posit... applies to Michigan · 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

It is RETALIATION, what other proof do I need?
I been at the company almost 5 years as of 9/18/11. It started when I went to upper managment in another state about the treatment the call center employees were getting in my building. Soon after, I ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What more do I need to prove Retaliation against me by my employer?
I been at the company almost 5 years as of 9/18/11. It started when I went to upper managment in another state about the treatment the call center employees were getting in my building. Soon after, I ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have cause for a reverse discrimination suit?
I am an alumnus of a small private college in PA, and the son of an employee. The college has a very strong history of hiring alumni, children of alumni and children of employees first. I am both an a... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

What are my options for pursuing legal action against my employer for FMLA violaction?
I am a field researcher for a commercial real estate database company. I live in Tennessee and we work on the road most of the time in new markets out of state. It is a private company with over 100 e... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Do I have any grounds for an official complaint or case of any kind?
Hello. I have worked at the same company since April 2010. From April 2010-May 2012, I worked part time as I was working on my degree. When I obtained my degree in May, I transferred to full time in J... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do you define insufficient consideration?
I have been employed as a sales consultant from 4/99 - 8/04. I was dismissed without cause/reason (as stated in my employee handbook as an "at-will" employee). My company is headquartered in Wisconsin... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Ret. Behavior, Harassment/Hostile Work Envmt, Age Discrim?
I have recently complained to me boss (also an owner of the company) that I am being harrassed with ongoing abusive verbal treatment from another employee. I have been informed that this behavior has ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Is this constructive discharge or retaliation?
I have been employed by my employer for a little over three years. Working on average 30 hours a week. We recently acquired a new store manager. To start she was giving me the same amount of hou... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

My supervisor fired me after getting into a altercation with my mother and her boyfriend at the liquor store while he was supposed to be working saying that I told people that he would drink and smoke weed on the job and he was being hostile about it and
Me and my supervisor were working together and he told me that he needed to go up the street so I needed to run the cash register and I told him yeah I can do that and he was gone for about 30 minutes... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Leaving job due to company's questionable future.
I am resigning from a company that I feel is in a downward spiral and I have felt (with valid reason) that I would be one to soon be let go. I need to work at some point but need advice on 3 issues...... applies to New York · 0 answers

is this discrimination, harassment, and retaliation? Do i have some kind of case?
This is long and can be very detailed but I will attempt to cut it short. I am a woman that was hired as an electrical apprentice working on construction sites. I was only one of two women working for... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Age Discrimination
My name is Grady Lollis, I am 56 years old. I have work for a Company a total of 32 years. 17 of those years, I have worked at two of their overseas locations (Panama, and Cyprus), as a Field Engineer... applies to California · 1 answer

Not allowed to touch the babies cause we're black
I reported my supervisor for using slang ratial remarks about me and my co-workers. We work in a hospital department of about 16 employees. It is our everyday duties to draw blood on our patients. We ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

401(k) ADP Compliance??
I have been employeed by a rather small technology consulting company in New York (about 30 people of which many are on visa from India) for the past three years. I regularly contribute the my 401(k) ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can an employer dictate who employees fraternize with outside of work?
I work for a union. (Directly for the union, that is - not as a member of that particular union.) One of my superiors recently resigned, evidently as a result of internal politics and conflict with th... applies to California · 1 answer

i had half of my alprazolam prescription stolen out of my locker at work. the only two people besides me who could access my locker is my boss and his newly appointed lead and cousin. i left a message with HR but they did nothing. my prescription is a con
I was at work on Feb 29, 2016 and due to my mental health conditions i usually kept all my prescriptions in my bag in my locker with is locked by key card access or a security code or employee number ... applies to Utah · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Do I have a case?
I work with a mentally handicap man at his house and over the winter I was made to shovel our driveway 5 times in a 30 day span. We have people who are suppose to plow on a regular basis or if we info... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Accused of smelling like alcohol - never give test as stated in handbook - from prior evening
Over this past holiday I was celebrating with my family and having cocktails. I had to work at 7:00am the next day and went to bed around 11:30pm. I had several drinks with my family and apparently ha... applies to South Carolina · 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

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

What if I didn't disclose my mental illness but I am being exploited from a relative at work?
I work at the same place as my mom. I haven't told anyone about my mental illness but my has told someone and now a lot of people know. They continue to mess with my perception. they can here me speak... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

Treated unfair for falling asleep at work.
if i work for procter & gamble and have been the only one out of the shift work force in my dept who has been confronted for falling asleep.and have a diag of sleep apnea. also have been told by team ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can my boss make me work in an unappropriate and uncomfortable environment
I am a female massage therapist and I had a male client that ejaculated on the table linens-if not during the massage (which I don't know if that can be possible without touching "it") then after I ha... applies to Arizona · 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

I was offered a position with a specific salary amount and a monthly bonus potential. I have only been working here for approx 60 days. the owner of the company took away the bonus and now wants to reduce my salary. I have heard he has done this to other
I was offered a position with a specific salary amount and a monthly bonus potential. I have only been working here for approx 60 days. The owner of the company took away the bonus and now wants to re... applies to California · 0 answers

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

I am a Government contractor on a military installation in Massachusetts. I filed an EEO/OFCCP complaint against my supervisor. Within 30-45 days i had sub standard annual review all previous were good, I have had my job posted on Linkedin and the company
I am a Government contractor on a military installation in Massachusetts. I filed an EEO/OFCCP complaint against my supervisor. Within 30-45 days i had sub standard annual review all previous were goo... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

I have intermittent FMLA to care for my husbands chronic medical conditions. My husband is disabled. Do the disability harassment laws extend to me because of his disability. I have been getting a lot of attitude and harassment lately at work for using my
My husband is disabled and has severely herniated discs and significant nerve damage. He has "episodes" where he cannot talk, walk, or even lift his harms/hands. When he has these episodes I have to d... applies to New Hampshire · 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

Can I sue my manager personally for creating a hostile work environment?
I live in Nevada and work in a casino as a dealer. I have filed with NERC/EEOC and my employer has been charged with discrimination due to failure to promote and is currently being investigated, the r... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

demotion due to medical leave and absences
i wanted to inquire as to whether or not i should obtain an attorney. i hold a supervisor position at a major retail corporation and have had several health problems this year. i am a breast cancer su... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

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

Denied a position without reason.
My fiance has been seeking employment at a large discount retail store where I work. He put in his application and was called in for an interview. He made it through 2 interviews (I was put through 3)... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Can a former employers current employees discuss why I was fired with random customers?
A former employer, whom I worked for for 6 weeks, now has a current employee telling random customers that I was fired. This happens if a customer asks where I am or what happened to me. I did work at... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Are these actions dicriminatory per the ADA?
Ok, mine's a little complex, so bare with me. I have an ADA disability, and ended up in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. My disability is one that is episodic and chronic, with frequent flare ups that le... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Is it discrimination when a boss kicks you out of a position to hire a younger person?
This company is brand new to our area, only been open for a little over a month. I was hired in to be there before opening and been there since. (It is a truck stop with an Arbys inside) I started out... applies to Indiana · 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

Is this harassment can she keep treating me like this
I feel that my boss is targeting me she always has a problem with everything I do she told me that if I continue to be tardy from this point on she was going to write me up so I made a point not to be... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Can I be denied a promotion due to Intermittent LOA under FMLA?
I have been with the same company for 2 years and watched numerous people promoted around me since I began. My statistics are always in the "Exceptional" range. I have applied for and been contacted b... applies to Georgia · 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

Has my employer committed an illegal action by telling many of my fellow employees, that I was being let go on Wednesday, even though I was not at work that day? As well as defamation of character by telling them I was dismissed for no call no show, in ac
I arrived to work on time Monday morning, after clocking in a fellow employee told me, I had been let go Wednesday for no call no show. I was unable to work that Wednesday but had contacted my immedia... applies to North Carolina · 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

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

My daughter signed a will not compete contract with a home healthcare agency the agency has not answered phone calls from her or ever answered her text messages she was working for one family as an RN and they would work her 60 hours a week Would never gi
Daughter is working for a home healthcare agency who is treated her awful from the start she has been working with one family since the end of January 60 hours a week with no relief from the company t... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can a coworker be sued for defamation/slander
My husband was recently terminated from a job he had held for 25 years. He was one of the top earning sales people in the company. So, it would be unlikely that they would terminate him over something... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

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

Harrasement /discrimination angry whats next
i havge been working at my job for three years now and i have had this specific boss now for almost one year. at first he was really nice and fair but over the year he has changed very much. in septem... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

monitoring employee conversations?
I work for a very small company (we are a tight knit group) a few of the staff members along with myself and another manager all had a “group chat” on Snapchat. Mostly just BS conversations casual... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was the only internal candidate interviewed for a promotion. The CEO asked me only two questions. One was how did you lose all that weight? The second was about how I increased sales a a particular store. I feel I was disqualified from the job based on
Details: two years employed as a retail district manager. Prior experience includes higher level positions as a director and as a regional manager. A rare opening occurred for a regional manager and I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a company forbid you from going to work for another company without a signed non compete?
Hi, my husband applied for a sales job with the sister company (company M) of his current employee (company S.) He was offered the position with Company M and signed the offer letter. Flights and hote... applies to Virginia · 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

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

Hello, My manager is a good person but a couple months in within my promotion to supervisor she changed and wasnt as happy as she use to be (she is a hard worker).. one day she called me to her office and staryed to say that my associates i manage dont tr
Hello, My manager is a good person but a couple months in within my promotion to supervisor she changed and wasnt as happy as she use to be (she is a hard worker).. one day she called me to her office... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Can It be a law suit for being done wrong from employer
I started working for a Transportation company in March of 2016 taking people to and from dr appointments etc. they supply the company car that we keep at our residence every day 4 and half months of ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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 was injured at an explosive plant in KY , because the mgr intentionally had me pulled from my job and failed to verify that the tick infestation, Leah , the producer reported to John , mgr and David , MQE, “ near miss hazard” The hazard is reported
if mgt lies and the judge rules for them , CAN I pursue personal injury in KY? They can save my life or when I die .. it will be on the company - can the w/c dr interrogate ? Mine WHAT did you do when... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

Am I being discriminated against? Internal job offer
I'm currently working as a contractor overseas and recently received an internal post of some positions at a different site. I immediately spoke to my supervisor whom is the person in charge of the se... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employer be sued for malicious prosecution; their lawyers sanctioned for abuse of process, ,
I reported prohibited practices and illegal activity that warrant criminal penalties, and my refusal to participate (wire fraud, forgery, bank fraud, embezzlement, discrimination in the workplace, phy... applies to Mississippi · 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

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

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

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

False accusation of a minor with disabilities for sexual harrasment from a teacher .
My son and his cousin were accused of sexaul harassing a language teacher off school grounds on sovergn Land. she had promised them cupcakes on monday.. so friday after school on the seneca terratory ... applies to New York · 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

Medical Privacy
I have read the questions and answers in your blog and still need help. I am a scientist and injured my arm at work. I was hesitant to file a worker's comp. claim because my boss and her supervisor ar... applies to California · 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

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

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

Re-employement disability law?
Hello: I will try to make my question brief so you won't delete me.:) I am a 46 hearing impaired woman who resigned from Citibank in 1996 due to what I considered harassment from a new female executiv... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

My job refuses to make me permanent and keeps switching my role
I started working for this HHA company in May 2018 as a temp in a hot and dusty file room. It has no working vents, no sprinklers. Just a camera and wall to wall file cabinets. Within the first two we... applies to New York · 1 answer

is this harassment?
I work in Radiology, my 2nd in command boss retired two years ago, 6 people tried for her job..including myself. A lady (Deborah) got her job only b/c she is over the radiology school; therefore, they... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

Wrongful termination
I have been with this private healthcare facility for almost 2 years. I was gonna move to a different area, and my administrator was hounding me for a two week notice. During this period I had changed... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

Retaliation
I was terminated from a local employer, for what was listed as poor performance. In my termination letter it states three discussions in a six week period (never happened, No documentation). Three wee... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Falsified Review
Okay...for all those attorneys that may be in response to my dilema (of which I am truly appreciative and gratefull)or in review: here is the latest update. A true test for your profession. -My law fi... applies to California · 1 answer

Defamation and Harassment After Leaving Company
I recently left employment with a company after lengthy employment. During the last 5 years with the company, I repeatedly reported a male co-worker and his wife for spreading lies about me, lying abo... applies to Wyoming · 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

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

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

Who do I report unlawful termination to and what can I do to get compensation for my hardships?
Area lead lied about me to boss and got me terminated while I was in the process of filing intermittent fmla. One of my shifts that I for sure worked is now showing up in my termination letter as an u... applies to Utah · 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

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

any laws in Georgia about Harassment and undo stress caused by boss when totally uncalled for?
for about a year my boss was pretty much a non show owner. but when she did come in she always screamed and yelled at her employees. during most of that time she left me alone since I was office manag... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do we conciliate, or take them to court and sue them?
My fiance worked for a fortune 500 company as a field service technician several years ago. He, almost immediately became what they called a "Remote Tech", which basically meant he worked remotely fro... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Relocation contract
I have recently taken a position where the last manager was promoted. I signed a 12 month relocation contract where I am responsible for part of my relocation if I resign prior to a year of service. I... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What actions could I take for mistreatment at a private club, an american legion?
Hello, I would first like to thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. I worked at an American Legion (a private club) for about a year, until I recently quit. My boss had 3 of her children... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

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

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

can we sue for defamation? we may have proof
My wife recently discovered that her former employer (the business manager) provided negative references about her to prospective employers which may have damaged her reputation and prevented her from... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Denied a promotion.
I have been employed at a major aerospace company since 1979 -- 21+ years. For 15+ of those years I have worked in its public relations office for the manager of Community Relations, along with a staf... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

how do I deal with a rude contract officer (GS) trying to get me trouble?I have witnesses to events
I support an active duty Marine for the technical aspects of a demonstration contract. The contract has been let and the contracting officer is trying to run the demonstration and has been corrected n... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

Discrimination and Worker's Compensation
I built a store for a large company five years ago. I am company trainer and Manager. Have a new District Manager. I was injured in August(first time in my life), a six-foot beem came down and hit me ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can i be demoted due to me not being able to work certain days out the week because having a newborn baby? Or can an employer give an employee my position after coming back from maternity leave?
Im an assistant manager at a small office of less than 50 employees. Im not sure on how maternity leave work and neither does my general manager knows when i ask him. From my understanding is that if ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Do I have a case for harassment and wrongful termination?
I was offered and accepted a position with Colonial Penn / Bankers Life and started work Aug 31, 2017. On Oct 20th, over 6 weeks after I was hired and produced several Medicare supplement policies, my... applies to Florida · 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

Does a company have a legal duty to enforce their written policies ?
I am an exempt employee in a large engineering corporation. Several months ago I contacted the HR dept. to ask about the company's "open door policy" and in particular, to verify that I would be prote... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

Subway
I have been experiencing discrimination in the workplace. I called Subway corporate and they said they will not get involved. I was hired on about 1 month ago. When I was hired on I was given the impr... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

Do I have a case
I am disabled. I was hired about 3 years ago when shortly therafter, the manager I was to work for was moved aside for what later became my last manager. I was just laid off. The origional mananger di... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Non-Compete Question
I moved to PA a little over two years ago and was hired by a company that is in distribution. One of the conditions of hire was to sign a non-compete agreement. I had lived in another state for the pr... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Fair Labor/Harrassment
In general-am employee of the state--with all perks that go with position as well as being "political" I have a very stressful position dealing with finance and budgets---question I believe has been a... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

FMLA HARASSMENT?
On Friday, August 7th, I had a conversation with my immediate supervisor regarding FMLA. There were going to be several people gone from the office on Monday, Aug 10th. . This was going to be a busy d... applies to Iowa · 0 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

What recourse does he have against false accusations of child porn and theft?
My husband worked for almost 5 years inside customers' homes all day, every day. After completing a 3.5 hour job during which he was in the attic and nearly every room, the customer accused him of ste... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Being retaliated against due to sexual harassment claim
A few months ago I went to HR to discuss a situation with a co worker for sexual harassment. After they talked to the employee he went around telling my coworkers to watch themselves because I was aft... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

arbitration agreements
Hi I am Employed at a major Electronics company. I have been working here for about a 1 1/2 years and on Thursday June 20th 2002 at 11:56am I was called into my managers office at the City of Industry... applies to California · 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

can my employer retaliate because I asked for FMLA?
Four weeks ago I was diagnosed with severe bronchitis and was told by my doctor to stay home to get rest and take a course of treatment. I had no more time to take off for the year but the doctor told... applies to Missouri · 0 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

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

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

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

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

Will I be able to escape the Non-Compete agreement if I change my area of work?
I have happened to enter into a Non-Compete agreement with my employer when I started off my job as a Software Developer. The Non-Compete Clause states that "the employee cannot perform the same or si... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Forced to resign
I have been employed at the company for over 20 years. We recently had two leaders resign due to hostility with a couple of the physicians. My position at this company is Operations Manager. Since the... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

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

fired for false accusation
I worked for Stuart Anderson's Black Angus as a server/bartender for about a year and a half with no problems. In my last month of employment, a new general manager was hiired and started changing eve... applies to California · 1 answer

terminated- elimination for position, cover up for disability?
Husband was terminated due to job being eliminated, however a posting went up the day after with similar job responsibilities, just a different job title. He belives he was actually fired because of h... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

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

I have been employed as a college Instructor since 2009. In 2010, My college transferred me to commute part time to another facility, one they did not own. Since the first day I have been abused. I was asked to start up a program with no equipment, no too
Contracts, Overtime: VP ripped my contract for Overtime up, told me I could not continue having it. It was signed by three other supervisors, only he ripped it up, and the other three supervisors did ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can I sue an employer that lied to me during an interview to get me to accept the job?
My entire 12 successful career was with a company that ranked number 5 in the Fortune 500. I had worked in several deferent businesses this company owned and was a valued employee. In order to get the... 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

Retaliation for filing complaint?
I have worked at a company since April of 2017. Since then I have now reported to 4 different managers. Up until November of 2017 I had no complaints or write ups or negative performance reviews again... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Resigning soon, are there any legal consequences I could possibly face regarding how I will resign?
Ok I don't want to get into specific details but basically had a physical harrassment issue going on with one of the manager's of my team. At first, I thought the guy was being funny/joking around but... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Harassment/Retaliation/Discrimination-Forced to stay on job
As a news reporter under contract I find myself in a situation where I'm being retaliated, harrassed and discriminted against at work. I would just leave--- BUT here's the twist- my company WON'T let ... 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

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

Could this be considered and implied contract?
~I was arrested in 2016 and convicted of a felony drug possession crime. ~ I was performing really well at work and was selected to help lead the start up of a new department. I had worked for the com... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

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

Can my management decide to call anything they want an "essential function" of my job?
I have worked with my company for 18 years no. For the first 16 years my employment was stellar. 2 years ago I got two new managers. I was attending a 4 day seminar in Phoenix and there were only two ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Defamation and Retaliation
To begin I worked as an exempt HR Generealist and had to do an investigation in our department based on discrimination. The victim had sevearl complaints over a 5 to 10 month time frame and the suspec... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Retaliation and nepotism.
I have a question about the problem that I have experianced at the place of my employment. I have been employed by the local school district for the past three years. I am fully certified teacher who ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Fired for not wanting to be assaulted on the job
I worked for a local pizza shop back in 2000. I had quit and walked out on my job there and was blackballed for 2 years. During that two years, I decided to go and seek help for anything I may have be... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

Unusual case of reversed discrimination or bad management? do i have a case?
Work has always been difficult, for several of us actually, no matter what I do -nothing is ever good enough. I want to quit, however cannot afford it. its stressful beyond belief and it effects me at... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Unfair demotion?
Unfair demotion? Wednesday November 5th 2014 I was supposed to go into work hourly manager at 12pm I called the restaurant while in the waiting room of the ER around 10am to let my supervisor who was ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Are these actions by former supervisor harassment?
I work with a program which helps seniors (I am 62) and people with barriers to employment (I have a felony conviction for a white collar crime and am on disability) gain skills that will lead to perm... applies to New Mexico · 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

is this wrongful termination?
upon interviewing for an insurance company they asked which of the two positions open i preferred. i advised i would let them choose where they think i fit. i advised i have no experience so i was lea... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My friend was terminated for harassment of an employee who conducts the same behavior, is this legal
My friend (Joe) was just hired at a new job on August 8th. Over the course of four days of training he was subjected to listen to a particular employee (Jane) curse and make offensive comments regardi... applies to Ohio · 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

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

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

What can I do to fight this case
I was stopped by a coworker going on break to tell me her manager emailed her that anyone who is not following the social distancing will be sent home my reaction was the manager is not leading by exa... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

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

Do I Have a Provable Case of Retaliation
I was hired at a youth drug rehab center as a treatment assistant in Oregon. I worked there for 6 months and never had any write-ups, never called in sick, and had one complaint (but ended up getting ... applies to Oregon · 1 answer

workplace favortism
I work in a family-owned textile mill which employs about 2,200 people. My question about favoritism. I am a white woman age 36 and am bilingual in Spanish. I have 6 1/2 years seniority on my job. A c... applies to Alabama · 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

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

Loosing health insurance that was promised when disabeled.
PLEASE HELP I FOUND OUT TODAY I WILL BE TERMINATED ON MONDAY JULY 23. I suffered a stroke in 1988 and am permanetly disabled from most jobs,(this fits the description of disabled by my disability insu... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

Illegal actions and comments?
I was hired specifically (employer stated as long as I wanted it) for the morning shift (6AM-10AM) by a cleaning contractor on 1/12/15, which turned out to be instead until noon, M-F. On 8/15/15, I wa... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

County job gave everyone else the uper hand?
Hello Everyone, I'm 28 years old from the bay area and recently I applied for 911 dispatcher job for my county. I’ve always worked for large companies and decided that I want to do something for my ... applies to California · 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

Can I work for another contract rehab agency & be placed at the same location as my current agency?
I am currently working for a Contract Rehab Services agency that is based in MA as a Contract PT. They placed me in a facility in E. Providence. Originally I was supposed to be doing Early interventio... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

Do I have legal recourse or grounds for protection?
I am a married white man, not quite 40, and work for the food industry for XYZ company. A month ago, I went to a bar, also owned by XYZ company, after work (1:45 am) to buy a coworker a birthday drink... applies to Texas · 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

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

Strong accusations, shifting in working relationship - is this defamation or a revenge situation?
Hello. I have worked off and on for a temp agency after wrapping up a masters degree and moving cities. I do many different things, but occasionally work with labor temp agency when I am not trying to... applies to Missouri · 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

Wrongful discharge in vilolation of the public interest and or differential treatment
I was fired from a position as a Corrections Officer at a state prison for juveniles. The collective bargaining agreement stipulates that "the probationary period for Juvenile Corrections Officers Sha... 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

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

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 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

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

How do you combat a two-front battle?
I have addressed my concerns in my previous poat. However, I believe that it is better if I further explain my predicament. I am an African-American male flight attendant. In the environment wherein I... applies to Illinois · 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

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

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

How do I take care of a hostile employer?
I work at a coffee shop, and many things have happened there that were very hostile and abusive towards me. I would like to know what I can do to solve this problem. For example, a lady came through t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

I need to find an attorney to file a suit against my former employer who ganged up with my family in harassment, slander, retaliation and firing me over these lies related to a family members suicide. Now I suffer mental health issues and I'm currently ho
This innocent happened a while back. I had to work out what was done behind my back by myself and the slander was recently reinforced again. Slanderous lies continue to this day. Now I m homeless, bro... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

Where do I turn for recourse?
I recently quit my position as Director of Finance and Operations of a nonprofit in Alabama after working in that capacity there for nearly 8 years. I work directly under the Executive Director (gover... applies to Alabama · 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

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

Claiming racial discrimination reality bad perfomance
I work for a large co, supervising 18. A recent hire interviewed well, resume indicates experience but 3 months later she has not caught on to much of anything. We closely monitor performance via comp... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

can my boss tell a fellow employee that i put there name in a sex discrimmination charge
applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

Do I have a case for wrongful termination/discharge?
I worked for a corporation that is relatively new. From the beginning of employment for a number of reasons I found the business to be a little shady though it is well funded. One of the corporate emp... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Are sign-on bonuses enforceable through the sale of a company?
I was offered a sign-on bonus with a 1-year employment requirement, but 5 months after my hire date, my company was sold. The acquiring company purchased my division in its entirety, so there was no r... applies to Florida · 1 answer

do I have grounds for a case? Do I need a lawyer to do it?
I work for Lowes part time and applied for a full time job in which I have 7 yrs experience. I'm 44 yrs old & take medication for attention deficit. When I applied for job the Human Resource (HR) aske... applies to Hawaii · 1 answer

Age Discrimination -- jobs outsourced to India
My law firm has just announced that it plans to "outsource to India" the jobs in the Word Processing and Proofreading depts. There are 25 affected employees; all (100%!) are over 40 and making higher ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

Character defamation?
I have recently started a temporary work contract for a financial services company. On my official first day of employment, the HR manager called me in for a meeting and informed me that one of my pre... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I be demoted and then replaced with a new hire that my boss likes better?
I have worked as a manager for a company for 2 years. There are 3 managers (including me) in my department. The company recently went through some restructuring due to growth and additional employees ... applies to New York · 1 answer

contingency lawyer
Looking for discrimination lawyer who uses contingency based fee. applies to Florida · 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

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

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

can female boss discriminating female employee be still dicrimination
My boss, ethnic caucasian female humiliates only females, caucasian, of the same ethnicity that report to her(one at a time). My question: Is this discrimination based on gender/national origin applies to New York · 1 answer

Training replacement after being laid off
My company is relocating the accounting dept and we are all losing our jobs. However 80% of my job is now going to be kept here in the office I now work in but they asking me to train someone else her... applies to All States · 1 answer

Can I file for "Tortious Interference" for coertion and intimidation by my employer against my union
My questions revolves around discrimination and a hostile work environment at my workplace. I already received my right to sue letters from the EEOC and have already filed a timely complaint. I am now... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

What can I do if I gave management a doctors note and they did nothing about changing my department
They also schedule me by myself most of the time and when I talk to management about it they just brush me off and I’m the lowest payed employee in my department and I been there the longest and mor... applies to Georgia · 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

Should I have an attorney if suspected of theft?
Can the security for my company call me in and interrogate while dropping hints that I am suspected of stealing. Should I entertain their questions, or do I need an attorney? At what point do I tell t... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was denied a temp to perm position
What would you do? I was hired for a temp to perm position. Went through all the necessary procedures for employment. I was to start work in two days and like a blow from the sky, I was called saying ... applies to All States · 1 answer

Whistle blower/discrimination
I reported my new manager after she said something racial. She was taken in and questioned and admitted to it, (my supervisor called to tell me I don't think he was suppose to tell me) because the nex... applies to California · 2 answers

i signed a non compete agreement with the company i currently work for but ive been offered a new job with a different company doing the same line of home health nursing care, however the nurse that interviewed me was a former employer from my current com
I'm trying to get a second nursing job but the employer that interviewed me used to work for the company im currently employeed with and we both signed non compete agreements but his agreement states ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

bad body odor a disablity or what?
Is bad body odor caused by a genetic disorder called Trimethylaminuria also known as Stale-Fish Syndrome be considered a disability when it affects an employee's daily interactions with her co-workers... applies to Hawaii · 1 answer

Is it defamation or harassment if I vented to facebook about a coworker without naming them at all.
I am a supervisor at a store, and have a question about workplace harassment and defamation. I vented in a private facebook group and was wondering if I posted a conversation between myself and an emp... applies to Florida · 1 answer

What can I do about a co-worker that has extreme absences, filed an FMLA and is now pregnant?
3 union employees doing the same job (a sit down clerical position). The subject employee has had absenteeism problems for years and blows through her vacation time early in the year then just calls o... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

NT
NT applies to Massachusetts · 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

Can my non-compete be enforced in the US if Im hired by a direct explicit competitor in Europe?
I work for and am being recruited by large retailers that are direct competitors in the US and globally. My non-compete states that the restricted region is the US and territories. I work in the US wi... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is The Non-Compete I Signed Enforceable?
I live and work in Atlanta GA. The company I worked for is headquartered in NYC. I had to sign a non-compete/non solicit that is based on NY labor laws. Does this non compete apply in Georgia if I go ... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

victim of accident at the work place
I am a school bus driver of 19 years. As a victim of school bus verses a pedestrian at the work place, no action was taken. I have notified my local union and employer in writing and verbally on numer... applies to New York · 1 answer

Discrimination
I work in a hospital as an x-ray tech.During my employment at this hospital, I had some communication problems so I decided to start looking for another Job.While I was on this job, I was interview, s... applies to Texas · 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

sexual discrimination
i am getting written up for things and i see that other employees are doing pretty much the same, ie swearing. Also, i am not being utilized because i am certified and i see that work im certified in ... applies to New York · 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

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

I was injured in a car accident 6 months ago in a car accident unrelated to my job. I returned to work after treatment and re-injured my shoulder and back. On the job am I eligible for workers comp
I returned to work cleared by a dr. But now I've re- injured my back at work. Does this make me eligible for workers compensation 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

Pregnancy and age discrimination
Upon my return from pregnancy leave, I was told by my employer (a large Customer Service Promotional Company)that they were taking me off my sales accounts and giving the accounts to a much younger ma... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Is it Discrimination?
I am an asian man, the only one in the business unit, 50 yrs old, have worked for a fortune 10 company for the last 10 years. Last Thursday 12/1 my most recent supervisor gave me my review and said I ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Sign a non-compete or be terminated
Is it legal in the state of Florida for an employer to fire an employee for refusing to sign a non-compete form? I have worked for this company a year and now they are all but threatening to to fire m... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Harrasment and Retaliation for whistle blowing
About 6 weeks ago I reported a manager for a theft I witnessed. I have since had my hours cut, been demoted, and blackballed for transfers. I even contacted the corporation itself, but the issues were... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can I beat my "non-compete"
My employer made me sign a "non-compete" back in 1999. In 2000 they were acquired resulting in a new change in company name. There is nothing in the non-compete that allowed the transfer of my N/C Agr... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employer is using my PTO while coronavirus lockdown is in place in Florida, but expected to work from home. Is that legitimate?
Employer using my pto while expected to work from home during coronavirus lockdown. Is that legitimate? applies to Florida · 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

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

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

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

non- compete and stipulated damages v. injunctive relief
I have an employment contract that has a non-compete clause as follows: "During the term of employment, and for two (2) years thereafter, employee shall not directly compete with employer within a fiv... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Terminating an employment contract
I signed a contract for an employment starting in a future date. Due to family reasons I decided not to take up that job and sent them a notice of withdrawal almost 3 months before the start date of t... applies to New York · 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

Did my wife's Employer breach her non-compete agreement?
My wife signed at non-compete agreement at hiring as a Sales Rep. with base salary, comissions & expenses and related insurances including health. After 4 years, the owner of the company forced her to... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Legal Problem or Not re: Unfair Treatment?
We have a Project Manager career track that has the following titles: Assistant Project Manager Associate Project Manager Project Manager Sr Project Manager Each title represents a higher level and sa... applies to New York · 1 answer

disparate impact?
After a co-worker quit his job we started dating (we worked together). My boss found out we were dating and fired me. There is no rule discouraging this behavior and other co-workers are dating. Is th... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Walked out of building, badge disabled, phone disconnected - was I terminated?
I was walked out the door of my company by a representative of HR and told not to return until a later date. The reason given was that I was regarded as a physical threat to others. The basis for this... applies to California · 1 answer

Can employer require notification for you to apply at another company?
My employer has new employment agreements they want signed. Before you apply for employment with any other person or entity, you will provide them the non-compete AND deliver a copy of the notice to C... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

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

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

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

New York State Civil Service Law.
Is there a way to fight the New York State Civil Service Law regarding age discrimination in Law Enforcement? I realized that back in 1996/97 New York did away with the law but apparently Law enforcem... applies to New York · 1 answer

New Uniform Policy--Is company responsible
My company is based in North Carolina. We are a national sales support team. They have just initiated a new dress code and are requiring everyone to purchase their own new uniform clothing and footwea... applies to New York · 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

Replaced with Younger employee
About 2 months ago my company hired a Field applications Engineer for the west cost . Since this was also my title, I asked my supervisor if he really thought that we needed two FAE''s on the west coa... applies to California · 4 answers

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

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

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

Soliciting business from clients
I am an Illinois LLC working as an independent contractor for a N.J. consuting company (X) at a client in Illinois. The contract I signed says: "Contractor shall not, without X's prior written approva... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Good guy-bad guy discrimination
A, B, C, D were star sales reps working in the same territory and we had different team leaders. My team leader had regarded me as a star and cover me with praises everyday, (so it seems like). B's te... applies to New York · 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

Fired for a bad back...
A little over a year ago, I was involved in an auto accident that left me with a lower back injury. I got a job in a factory as what they term a "secondary." Basically, I am supposed to learn all of t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

A coworker cussed me again this is the second time this happened. And I'm done with this my boss covered for the one who cussed me he is the macanic is there anything I can do
The macanic got in my face today and one time before applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

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

Is a no compete contract void if you leave a business and then come back after 9 months?
About 4 years ago a signed a non compete contract for if I left my employment. I did leave for 9 months and then went back to the same job. I have not signed anything since I've been back for a year a... 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

My name on the schedule has been changed to something offensive, does this fall under defamation?
I've been employed at a local restaurant for nearly 3 years. I recently took a 2 week vacation, upon my return I found my name on our schedule had been changed to "Piece of sh**" and my hours cut by %... applies to Ohio · 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

Does a non-compete apply to clients who decide to leave the former employer
My non-compete states that I can not sell to anyone who was a client of my former employer. A large client that was mine has called me stating that they have fired my former employer. Would the non-co... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My non-compete says I can do no work I did with my ex-employer anywhere in US. Is it enforceable?
My non-compete states that I cannot do any of the work that I performed for my former employer (engineering), anywhere in the United States for the period of one year. I did not quit, I was laid off. ... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

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

employer false accuasations
what kind of action would be wise to take if your employer is accusing you of stealing money from your place of work and is also threating to run you out of town and publically embarrass you, and the ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I called all agency I could find on internet.
THE WCB advised me to file WC Discrimination papers. When I was fired due to being injured, I filled the papers. Had a hearing on August 16,2002. Judge told me to get a lawyer and postponed untill 11/... applies to New York · 1 answer

My non compete letter from 6 years ago as part of the job offer which I accepted lost a different position than the one I was hired. I have never officially nor unofficially held that title. It is similar in nature but not the position I have. Does his in
I woke in the insurance industry. My official title is account executive and the noncompete states “sales executive”. It also list restrictions based on geography and time. Since the no compete wa... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

Filing Law Suit
After I filed charges with the EEOC, it took approximately six months before the investigation was started. After an investigation is completed and the case is dismissed, issuing a Right To Sue letter... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Running my name through the mud running me out of Town.
My old employer is going around telling cops and others in the community that I was fired for smoking pot which is completely false. Now the cops in our town our saying they will keep an eye out for m... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can my non compete effect a company fully owned and operated by my wife?
I have recently left my company (x) which is in Software consulting. My wife fully owns and operates a software consulting company (y). She had previously done business with Company x. Now company x h... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Slander in the office
Two employees that work for a private company which I also work at are slandering me in and out of the work place. They claim that I leaked pertinent information to a vender allowing competition into ... 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

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

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

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

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

Noncompete agreemtn valdity
My present employer is selling the division in which I work to a competitor. If I am not offered employment with the new owner, is my non-compete agreement still valid? If I am offered employment with... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

harrassment
recently i was informed by one of my employees that another employee was planning on filing a harrassment lawsuit against me personally for alleged "verbal harrassment". I informed this employee to te... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

The company I worked quit paying me (a 1099 contractor). Am I still locked in the non-compete clause
I was the regional manager for a restoration company for 1 1/2 years. We stated the insurance claim for home owners for storm damaged roofs and did the repairs. I was an independent contractor (1099) ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Retaliation?
I filed an internal grievance and a charge of gender discrimination with EEOC against the state agency that I work for. I am in the process of trying to find another job and I recently found out that ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Punitive damages for retaliation in Florida
In a Florida whistleblower retaliation lawsuit, does Florida law provide for punitive damages to the prevailing party or is it specific to compensatory damages only? applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Constructive Discharge
What is the purpose or intent of the Constructive Discharge Statute (Arizona) if successfully proven your employer was in violation of the statute but you cannot seek any recourse from this violation.... applies to Arizona · 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

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

harassment
Since November 2007 I have been the store manager for a local skate/snowboard shop. The owner of the business hired me on to run the store for her. However, she was constantly talking down to me and t... applies to Washington · 1 answer

Am I liable for non-compete
I have accepted a position with a direct competitor of my company, however this new company has other clients that I will be working for during the duration of my non-compete agreement. My old company... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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 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

Injured back at work, saw doctor, pulled out of work 5 days later, fired 2 weeks later for missing t
Is this retailiation for filing compensation? Terminated 2 weeks after doctor pulled me out of work. Was told if I would get released they would keep my job as it was. Finally won compensation case, r... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a employer decline a dmv receipt as proof of identity and not hire you due to this?
I applied at Nordstrom in Los Angeles, CA and went through the interview process. I Got the job but while speaking to hr I told her I didn’t have my i.d and if she could accept my dmv receipt and sh... applies to California · 1 answer

I have 11 more months on my employment contract. Will I get paid?
I signed a two year employment contract with my current employer. Recently, they have restructured the company and changed the business model to exclude my job function. I'm at the beginning of my sec... applies to California · 1 answer

do i have a case if i was terminated for saying to my boss Im going to ask as to my rights at DLSE?
My "supervisor/foreman" came to me showing a picture of my task i completed 2 days prior, and yelling at me in front of every employee, asking why i didn't do what i was instructed to do and why i jus... applies to California · 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 · 1 answer

picked on/disrespected by a boss
What can I do to protect myself from harassment. I mean the type that no one talks about: the bullying/being picked on by a boss/him being rude/nasty. When your union reps tell you its between you & h... applies to New York · 1 answer

was I wrongfully terminated
I was terminated they say for sexual harassment, by a student who claimed I tired to grab her and kiss her, the director of my department state it was base on pass history, but I never had any inciden... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

If a former client contacts me for business requests, am I allowed to assist?
I am from a small town in PA. I used to work at a computer repair shop in town and signed a non-compete clause with that shop that stated I would not attempt to steal their clients/customers or use my... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

In Ca is it legal for an employer to secretly record employees conversations?
In an office with less than 50 employees that is privately owned, and in CA, is it legal for the owner/employer to secretly record conversations between employees without the employees being aware? Em... applies to California · 2 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

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

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

Is this non-competition contract legal?
I have worked for this company for less than a month. I have provided all my own supplies and knowledge. the owner is making me loose money by restricting what I can do but did not do so before the co... applies to Florida · 2 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 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

Unjustified layoff
I've got laid off on Monday. The reason why they had to lay me off was because the economy is doing bad, and that they need to cut hours. Since I was the last one to be hired, therefore, they need to ... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

Non-Compete Question
I have a non-compete agreement in a Right To Work State (Florida). A client of mine has asked me to go work for them (a completely different industry than I am currently in), however, my contract stat... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can i be fired for an asthma attack
I was recently let go from work due to me having an asthma attack at the job was forced to go to the hospital and when i tried to return was told i could not an was consider a liability applies to New York · 1 answer

Will discrimination attorneys work on a contingency?
Age discrimination was the motivatig factor in my recent termination (age 66), Are there emloyment lawyers in the Chicago area who will work on a contingency fee basis? Thanks. applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

What is indirect competition?
Until recently, I had worked as a practitioner for the same employer for a period of ten years. Shortly after my original hire date, I did sign a non-compete agreement which prohibited both "direct an... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

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

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

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

is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify
Is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify the media if a case is not settled and continues on to trial? Is this unlawful or unethical? I perso... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Layoff due to position elimination
In Aug. 2003 I was layed off due to elimination of my position. I was told at the time I was let go, that the position could not be reinstated to another person for 1 yr. and that if the Dr. that was ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

non compete
I currently work (in NY) for an IL company that has recently lost its "primary client". All employees of this IL company have been notified that as of year's end, when our employment agreements expire... applies to New York · 2 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

More Time
I filed a gender discrimation complaint with my state as well as the eeoc. The employer has asked for more time to reply to the charge. What does this mean for me? and my case? Is it good or bad? applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Thank you!
applies to Washington · 1 answer

Unfair time off
I work for company in Maryland, however, my work is overseas in Colombia, SA on a DOD contract. We have 3 sections; pilots, mission commanders, and maintenance. Our contract states 4 weeks on duty, an... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

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

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

Not quite defamation, but........
I was recently laid off from a white-collar technical position. Immediately after, my ex-boss sent a division-wide email (several-hundred recipients) announcing my layoff and adding his "opinion" that... applies to California · 2 answers

This was done during an investigation of a training session.
Is it legal for a representative of a company to ask an employee if they have a personal relationship with another employee outside of work? There is no company policy against this. Thanks. applies to Texas · 3 answers

What if there is no date on the non compete? Do they last forever?
applies to Virginia · 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

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

Wrongful termination for sexual harassment
My husband was the construction superintendent at a subdivision. He supervised a crew of 3 construction assistants. A young lady was recently hired to handle customer service. She was not getting alon... applies to Arizona · 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

I reported my manager for a negative extreme change in his behavior and memory loss that resulted in major information technology risks. I was fired 8 hours after reporting him. Do I a right to sue for wrongful discharge?
My manager started behaving strange and being very manic and forgetful. It resulted in him deleting my work and computer code I had written off the server, breaking servers and breaking code I had wri... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I have been with company for over 17 years. The last 9 n half I have been a manager. I had to have 2 shoulder surgeries n when I got released to return to work my boss said I was being demoted because of missing for surgery. I have pretty much perfect att
I recently had to have 2 shoulders and was off work. I have doctor statements of everything. I have been with this company over 17 years for the past 9 and a half I been a manager. Never had any issue... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Can a no compete agreement extend beyond the employee to immediate family members?
My grandfather is retiring from a company he owns 49% of and is selling his shares to his partner. His partner is trying to impose upon him a no compete agreement that would extend to his immediate fa... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

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

my fmla for disabled mom was 7/2016-7/2017 was injured in july 2016 on the job returned to work april 2017 tried to use fmla may 2016 is was revoked I want to appeal that usps should have made some sort of arraingements want to have my tacs report changed
usps employee out on owcp covered by fmla for my disabled mom from 7/2016 thru7/2017 after returning from my injury 4/2017 found out that my fmla was not covered any longer may 2017 because I don't ha... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

Police contacted my employer after a false report in which no complaint towards me was filed, yet found the need to contact my employer and send them digging through personal things outside of work and forced me to resign. Is this legal?
Police contacted my employer after a false report in which no complaint towards me was filed, yet found the need to contact my employer and send them digging through personal things outside of work an... applies to New York · 1 answer

Age Discrimination or Just Lay Off ?
We have a former employee who has sued us for age discrimination. The employee was laid off after one year of employment from a Part Time position and the position was not refilled due to economic rea... applies to Indiana · 2 answers

Can my old employer get me fired bc of me suing them?
I work in Pa and recently quit my job to get a new one after 11 years. I was mandated to work overtime but was only paid straight time. I am thinking of starting a class action law suit against my for... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Discrimination Settlement
My friend recently settled on a discrimination/retailiation lawsuite. But she felt she was forced to settle by her attorney. She wasn't completely satisfied with the amount but was under so much stree... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Defamation? Former employer falsified medical information in letter to board of directors.
I am wondering if I am a candidate for a defamation law suit. A former employer had me terminated me based on false information from a doctor who I had never seen. This has derailed my career and caus... applies to California · 1 answer

Violation of my rights under FMLA
On June 13 of this year, I returned to work from FMLA. Before I took FMLA, I trained another employee on my job. When I returned, my manager said she wanted to keep my co-worker in my former position.... applies to California · 2 answers

Can an employer hire an employee for a policy violation which is not enforced equally to everyone?
I was recently fired from the Department of Youth Services for policy violations which are not followed by other employees. Do I have any rights for following common practice instead of written policy... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

is non compete valid if an H1B is kept illegally unpaid. ?
I am on H1B visa and have a non compete contract with the middle layer company, and also with the company holding my visa. After the contract with the end client was over, my company suddenly stopped ... applies to Massachusetts · 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

Need representative knowledgeable about USPS policies
I am a US Postal Service employee. I was charged with sexual harassment and issued a letter of warning in lieu of 14-day suspension (reduced on appeal to 7-day suspension). I was moved from my private... applies to Washington · 1 answer

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

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

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 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

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

Insurance industry, moved from FL to CA and a client would like to remain with me, but I signed NC
While employed by a large national broker in FL I signed non compete agreement which is valid for 2 years. I have 2 property and casualty clients in FL that would like to have me continue to write the... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

I signed a noncompete with my company when I was a full time employee. I then resigned. I did work a few shifts as a PRN employee over the course of the next year. I did not sign a new contract. Is my noncompete still valid?
I initially signed on as a full time physician at a local practice. When I signed on I signed a non-compete clause for a time period of one year post termination. I resigned over a year ago. However, ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

what action can we take if we hired a employee who broke a non-compete, and were informed after hire
We were informed the first day of his employment of notice sent to him from his previous employer. How can we get out of the contract signed with us and can we be sued for hiring him. Can we fire him ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Non-compete
I am a veterinarian who was employed by another veterinarian. I signed a non-compete clause at the beginning of employment...due to a decrease in revenue he let me go. Is the non-compete invalid becau... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

Contract for 1099?
I am working as an independant contractor. Do I need to have a contract in order to file self-employment taxes? applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

Discrimination case wrongly dismissed by EEOC
I filed a discrimination case with the EEOC. It was dismissed. The written admittance of discrimination is clear but was ignored. The extensive evidence does not corrulate with the dismissal. I have a... applies to New York · 1 answer

Company policy does not prohibit facial hair.
If a company's policy doesn't state that it prohibits facial hair. Can an employee who was initially hired with facial hair and then fired only as a result of having facial hair take any sort of legal... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Can negligent retention suits pertain to public safety employers?
I understand that there are certain laws to protect public safety workers from civil suites. However, if there is documented proof that a public safety employee (ie a 911 dispatcher) in incapable of d... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Disciplined for FMLA excuse
I am currently on approved intermittent FMLA leave for an immediate family member. My immediate supervisor is very much against any leave of any sort. Since I am a salaried employee who is not eligibl... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

What personal information can your employer request?
HR has given each employee an employee data sheet to complete. Some of the info requested includes children's names and spouse cell phone number, and personal cell phone number. Am I required to provi... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have a non compete in NJ and I was wondering if I am hired by a Hong Kong company that would be direct competition to the company I work for. Do you think the company can still sue me since I am hired by a Hong Kong LTD
I work for an import company and I want to go work directly for the Factory in China/Hong Kong. If the Hong Kong company would hire me or even the Chinese factory. Do you think my non-compete would ho... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Fight a no compete
I worked for a retail company for seven years. When I started in 1997 I signed a no compete clause. This contract was ammended in 2004 to cover more areas of the country. Later in 2004 I was terminate... applies to Minnesota · 1 answer

Constructive termination, daily explosive stressful atmosphere.
After working for the same company 5 years, owner one day demanded my resignation after coming in late without calling in. I was only sales person, each year better than previous, working on best year... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Is it discrimination for an employer to hire a union position after elimination of nonunion jobs?
The City I worked for eliminated my position as well as another non-union position due to "financial circumstances" of the City. The Mayor & Council have publically stated that the City is going to ha... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

feeling betrayed,demotion
I was in a position for a year an 3 weeks. My employer and my new boss said i was deficient in certain aares. they agreed to update my training, I have it in writing on my eval. In Dec they said they ... applies to New York · 1 answer

non-compete
Am I obligated to a non-compete agreement if my "would be" employer is dissatisfied with my previous employer's performance and unscrupulous business practices? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have a confusing question. I work for a company that has 1 parent but 2 subsideries. An employee works FT for 1 company and we want him to work 10 hours for the next company from home. Would this mean overtime or not because it is 2 companies? Should he
I have a confusing question. I work for a company that has 1 parent but 2 subsideries. An employee works FT for 1 company and we want him to work 10 hours for the next company from home. Would this me... applies to California · 1 answer

"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

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

What do I do?
I signed a letter of non-compete that is for 18 months. I've been away from this company for 13 months. Have never received any letter from them until now. I am over 1000 miles away from the company a... applies to North Carolina · 2 answers

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

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

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

Retaliation
A former state supervisor informed a prospective employer at a state agency that I was not rehireable. However, I have proof in writing from Human Resources that I am. The EEOC is investigating. I hav... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I think I said it all.
I am a manager and an employee claimed I retaliated against him. The employee was disciplined for a vehicle accident. I told Him I would consider him for his next progression raise if he accepted resp... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

non-compete
I was terminated by Cintas Corp. for a safety violation? Do I have to honor the non compete i signed since i was forced to leave? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Harrassed by a co-worker, what can I do?
Okay - Here is the skinny (site lost my original post). I have worked with Dave for over 5 years. He has made life miserable by making sexually oriented comments, rude remarks, & mean remarks that wer... applies to California · 1 answer

Would it be slander or liable to contact a former coworker's current manager?
A former coworker has stated he took a carbon copy of his work place desktop and at least one database containing client information. His assertation is that he has all of the information a sales rep ... applies to California · 1 answer

How far back can EEOC go to use evidence to support a claim?
can serious examples of discrimination in a workers history with an employer be used to support a claim? Ex. employee was the only one that was not promoted, even though all workers in that job descri... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Unwelcome Contact by Boss
I work for a large retail pharmacy chain that seems to breed harassers. I don't think I have been approached by one member of management that has not made some kind of sexual comment to me. I'm somewh... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

Do I have legal grounds to appeal the LTD discontinuation/denial? If yes, how?
I am currently receiving workers comp benefits from my company in New York and not working for 1 year now. Three months ago an Independent Medical Exam determined that I'm 25% disabled. My company acc... 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

employment defamation
Can a CEO threaten to pull the contract of a group provider if they refuse to let go a contract employee working at his facility because the person was rude or disrepectful to him/her. Can the contrac... applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

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

If company goes out of business is non compete still valid
I have received word that my current employer may be going out of business. and I have signed a non-compete agreement. If he does go out of business I would like to continue to offer some of his servi... applies to Florida · 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

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

What if earned vacation is changed from work in the prior year to work in the current year?
I worked for a company for 44 years. For 40 years, the vacation that you took in the current year was for the time you worked the prior year. You did not get vacation the first year of employment. The... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Why Human resouces will not do anything about my continuous harrassment/age discrimination?
I filedd a grievance that was not investigated properly, reported to EEOC in 9/10 for being retaliated against. I was offered an option to leave it open, or they could investigate. I decided to leave ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Suing for illegal interview questions
I was asked two questions in a job interview that I believe were illegal. Do I have a family? Am I married? Do I have children, how old. What is his daycare situation? These were the first questions I... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I was asked about my son and the person I currently live with if he was the father?
My interview started out very well with the owner. I then had a second interview with his wife and she asked questions like... Question: So I see there is a gap in your resume from2003 – 2005? Why i... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

non-compete
I have been working for the same company for 8 years. After being hired, on my first day they had me sign a non-compete agreement. The agreement has many flaws that would make the agreement invalid. A... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

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

physical assault and sexual harassment
MY attorney informed me the EEOC found reasonable cause on the retaliation but not sexual harassment I was fired at conclusion of investigation for refusing a transfer.later hired back 2wks later now ... applies to Texas · 3 answers

hostal workplace
My wife who has a disabily, and is working on then process to get SSD. She has seveal medical issues that have become much worse over the last year whan a new supervisor was put in charge of her group... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is this considered worked time and payable by employer?
My employer has fixed rules for the use of vehicles. We are not allowed to go to resturants or stores during meal periods or breaks unless in passing during the scheduled meal period. The employer tel... applies to Florida · 1 answer

termination during maternity leave
I have been on maternity since Dec 2011. I recently applied for for an extended leave through my employer & was informed by the leave of absence department that I had been terminated (the term date wa... applies to California · 4 answers

Hostile work enviroment
I wokr for a manufacturing faclity and I am the only female quality control inspector. On many occasions I feel I have been singled out for harrassment. I have 4 supervisors and when you get your revi... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Violation of rights/false reporting to State agency
I am an RN in the state of Tx. My former employer (private home health business) reported false information to the Board of Nurse examiners. I was forced to surrender my license and was unable to be r... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I had a stroke..and I was fired
I wanna know if, it was right for my employer to fire me....I had a "stroke back in Jan.28, 2001...The last day I worked was Jan.26, 2001..I am still under doctor's care for the stroke..I was out of w... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Is there any cause of action if these questions are true?
is at-will-employment unconstitutional? Does your immediate supervisor have to be the person who fires you from your job? applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

desperate to get out of non-compete clause
Regarding my signing of the Fair Competition Covenant; If I have been "written up" twice this year (third meaning termination of employment), do I not have a right to search for another position with ... applies to Texas · 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

Work Injury and FMLA
Pleas Help! I have a work injury (carpal Tunnel syndrome) My employer made me take a FMLA and then terminated me is this possible? applies to Texas · 2 answers

Statue of Limitations on Unlawful Termination
What is the Statue of Limitations on Unlawful Termination in New York State and Federal. applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

I have been employed by my contracting company for 6 months. The company is taking money from my paycheck for my 401k but it is not showing on the 401k site. Also, they have not been proactive with getting my 401k set up properly. In the meantime, I am mi
I have been employed by my contracting company for 6 months. The company is taking money from my paycheck for my 401k but it is not showing on the 401k site. Also, they have not been proactive with ge... applies to Ohio · 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

Hostile work environment when returning from a medical leave of absence
Approximately 3 months ago I went on a doctor & company approved medical leave of absence. Prior to leaving I was working anywhere from 60 to 90 hour work weeks. Not uncommon for our global company. I... applies to California · 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

suspicion of doing drugs
I was fired from my job and told to clean out my truck. I asked why - he said "suspicion of doing drugs". I don't do drugs and was VERY angry and still am. No one would talk to me. While cleaning out ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

I think I may be let go for being out of work for medical reason 4 days.
My employer posted a job opening for my job while I was out sick for 4 days and have medical documentation to prove it. I found out about the posting from my colleges job site the same day they posted... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Selective enforcement of non-compete
I am a consultant who left my former employer 8 months ago and began working directly for my client. While at first encouraging, my former employer later learned that my 'opportunity' was for contract... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

A former employee has went to EEOC for wrongful termination due to her having a disability. The employee provided a doctors note that stated she had ADHD, but it did not describe the diagnosis as severely impacting a major life activity (work) and she did
A former employee has went to EEOC for wrongful termination due to her having a disability. The employee provided a doctors note that stated she had ADHD three months after she was employed, but it di... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Discrimination?
I was just let go from my job, I'm a woman ,48. I was told when let go that it was no reflection on my skills, it was based on seniority only. The qusetion I have is, how could someone who had the sam... applies to California · 3 answers

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

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

what about damages
Sexual harassment-I had complained to manager and supervisor on several occasions. MY concerns was being approached several high level asking for sexual favors in exchange for a job promotion.I had re... applies to Texas · 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

Do I appeal EEOC? Do I accept offer? Do I take right to sue letter?
DO I accept offer from fact finding meeting which EEOC was going to send me with right to sue letter. EMployer offered 1000 I countered with 4000 they offered 1400. Orginal amt asked much much higher ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

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

can an employer stop granting reasonable accomodations and fire a disabled worker
a man had been working for emp.X for 8 yrs. he had been granted reasonable accomodations for his disability, all of a sudden he was fired for what the reasonable accomodations had at one time covered.... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Salaried hours
is it against any law to work a salaried person over 40 hours in a one week work period( california )? applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

First paycheck "HELD!".
My husband new employer states they will "hold" his first paycheck. It will be payed when he resigns/or is terminated. This is a small technical company....other employees confirm that thier paychecks... applies to California · 2 answers

I have a gym in Williamsburg, VA and will be adding trainers and need a non compete agreement.
I need a non compete agreement for my trainers. Thanks, Roxanna Wood applies to Arizona · 1 answer

What is an "employment contract"?
Hi Mel, Does a dated letter offering employment (stating the position title, start date, terms of employment and salary, as well as requiring the signature of the employer representative and the emplo... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Harrasment in the work place
I was hired by the city in Feb 2002 in a specialized feild in which i have 18 years of expereince for a better quality of life 300 miles from my hometown. After my probationary period in which i recei... applies to Florida · 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 charge your fmla time if you are out on a workmen comp claim?
I was hurt on the job, (My back and Knee) and the were charging my fmla hours, i went back to work and was not ready yet and went back on Wc and they denied my disability and said i'm out of FMLA, now... applies to Texas · 1 answer

No Braids policy in workplace
I am a female who recently put braids in my hair because i work p/t in a healthspa. The humidity and steam from the jacuzzi/pool/sauna was causing my natural hair to become frizzy and difficult to mai... applies to New York · 2 answers

Can my company pass over me for a promotion when I have 35 years experience for someone who has none
I have been in Display for many years. My store was closed so I transferred to another branch. After a few years, the lead position came open. They hired a man with no Display experience and no manage... applies to Georgia · 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

Threat in the workplace and ADA
My sister encountered an interesting situation at work. She worked for a manager who tormented his employees in fact when she joined the team two members of the team left to pursue other opportunities... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Due but unpaid sales commission
As Director of Business Development, we earn a direct 10-14% sales commission on any product sold. However, due to the way our products are delivered, a certain % of that sales commission is paid up f... applies to Massachusetts · 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

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

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

Non Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
I worked for "Company A" and was contracted to work for "Company B". Company B wanted to hire me as a full time employee and informed Company A of their intent. After receiving the offer letter from C... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Termination for refusing to sign an authorization form.
Can an employee be terminated for not signing a "Combined Disclosure Notice and Authorization Regarding Background Consumer Reports"? The employee has been working for the company for over 6 years, an... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

Wrongful dismissal
Working as a contractor at two different sites, I was "dismissed" from the assignment based on false allegations and no follow up to my rebuttal pertaining to the allegations. I have now been out of w... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Relocation Expenses
My husband signed a written job offer, which included relocation money. He has email correspondence from them where he asked how the relocation money worked. They said he will have to fill out an expe... applies to Louisiana · 1 answer

I live in nebraska my son is 5months old and my day care provider says they will no longer be able to do sundays can I use my fmla for care of a new born on the sundays I have to work because I dont have child car?
I live in omaha nebraska and need to know if I can use my fmla for care of a new born on the days I dont have child care. I do have intermittent leave for care of a newborn applies to Nebraska · 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

Validity of non-compete agreement
I am a professional computer technician who is currently looking for work. I recently found a position with a company working as a contractor (1099). After they interviewed me they handed me the contr... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is my employer required to make accomodations should i fail my Fitness for Duty exam?
I am an Occupational therapy assistant who has been off 11 weeks from skilled nursing facility. When I brought in 25# weight lift restriction I was asked to consider FMLA and toold I could not work wi... applies to Illinois · 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

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

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

Can I be fired for turning in one employee of mine for sexual harassment of another employee?
I have an employee out on disability. During this time, another employee came to me and told me , she had been inapropraitly touched and vulgarity had been used numerous times, by the employee on disb... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Counter offer reneged on
I recently accepted a counter offer from my employer to continue my employment there. I did not have the foresight to obtain this offer in writing. They are now delaying my salery increase and renegin... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Is there anything we can do to stop this?
I work in small notebook factory and for years they have been laying off by seniority in the company. Now they want to lay off by a point sysyem,how many machines you can operate,I don't think this is... applies to New York · 1 answer

Discrimination deadline passed?
Dear Mel: I think I may have a big problem. I was the victim of age and sex discrimination at my job 2 and 1/2 years ago. I retained an attorney who requested mediation with the PA Human Resources Com... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation
I have been recently denied employment because of information provided by preious employers. I have found that there are conflicting stories between background investigations done by two separate pote... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Employee Surveillance/ Monitoring
I am a fairly new employee (private company) and I believe that I am being monitored by management as well as other employees on the same level as myself. I have overheard conversations discussing my ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Non-compete
I signed a non-compete clause with my company who contract with hospitals to provide sleep labs. Since I signed that contract under one title the compnay has since changed my title without a new contr... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

Non compete
I signed a non compete 18 years ago as part of a promotion to outside sales. 10 years ago in order to stay with the company I had to take a demotion and give back everything I received as part of the ... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Do I have the legal option to sign the paper doc of the Arbritration Agreement?
Good day, I am an employee of Ross Stores. A few days ago, approx. Friday March 22, 13, I was approached by the store manager and presented with the company's Dispute Resolution Agreement which states... 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

NON-COMPETE AND RETIREMENT
WHEN I RETIRE WILL MY NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT BE VALID ANY LONGER? applies to Illinois · 2 answers

I was terminate do in Georgia for absenteeism no call no show for 3 days but I did call the company number that has an answering machine for employees to call when there going to be out because I went to work @ 6 am so most time management isn't there but
I never been warned are wrote up for absenteeism but the supervisor said I was a no calls no show for 3 days while I was hospitalize for at least 4 days and I have the doctors excuse and hospitals adm... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Can a predetermined outcome be used as pretext?
Would employer requesting an employee(this employee has an active complaint he filed 2 weeks prior) to clean out his/her desk and locker for a suspension pending an outcome of an investigation look li... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

No-waivers?
Looking at a employment contract. What the heck does this mean in plan language? The waiver by any party of any other party's breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate nor be constru... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

I signed a non compete contract what to do now?
I'm a groomer been grooming for years. I started at a store in town for grooming I signed a non compete contract and now I want to quit and start my own business. The contract said I can't groom withi... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can company sueing me recover money from me?
I am being sued for breach of a non-compete and I already lost my job with the company I am working for until this matter is taken care of. My worry now is if the company that is sueing me can recover... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Wrongful Termination
I was let go from a large Public Accounting firm in June 2000. They said it was for poor performance. However, this came as a shock since I always had good written reviews, which I still have. In addi... applies to New York · 2 answers

FMLA and STD
i have been on short term disability since july 15th 2011 and i am supposed to return to my job by october 5th. If i do not return i will be terminated. But on september 26th i have to go in for surge... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

I was denied a job because I have a Dr's appointment once a month. Can an employer do that?
I received a job offer and excepted the job offer over the phone. I notified employer that I have a Dr's appointment once a month. I would be gone for two hours. I was called back and denied the job. applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

I'm the LOA focal/disability manager at Boeing Satellite Systems.
We at Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) are asking for opinions/solutions to a dilemma that has arisen. The issue: Boeing's Corporate physician is hesitant to allow BSS in El Segundo, CA, to continue mai... applies to California · 1 answer

info.of lawyers
how to become a lawyer? applies to New York · 1 answer

contract / defamation of character
first i was hired as an Adm.Asst. 3 months into the job I was in a meeting w/the pres, dir, and accountant. The pres, and the accountant both said if I was given the proper the training and help I wou... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Is minor offense a ground to fire an employee?
Dear Sirs, I have a question. My friend had a minor offense in May and he pled guilty. He filled out his application to his employer before that and he said no to all criminal related questions. He st... 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

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

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

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

How long can a non-compete clause be enforced in the state of Florida?
I sold a manufacturing company that produces a unique line of products. All of the products were designed exclusively by myself. The purchaser made me sign a 10 year non-compete clause but my attorney... applies to Florida · 2 answers

can my company be held liable for my continued harassment?
I have worked for the company for two years and suffer from continued harassment on many levels to the point where I don't know how much longer I can go on, with no help from the human resources dept.... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Can I get fired if I sue to get my commission?
Currently my employment contract is both salary and commissioned based. I am in a situation where the commission side of my contract is not being paid. I have submitted in writing demands for payment.... applies to Texas · 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

mandatory on call
Employer just instituted mandatory on call. 27 hour shift unpaid. Is that legal? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

No compete clause limitations?
I currently work in human resources for a security company in Dallas. I am not management. I do not have access to privleged or confidential company information. I was approached by another security c... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

violation of company policy, can i fight and win
My employer has demoted me and cut my salary by $7000 8 days prior to giving me written reason as to why the demotion was warranted. The boss spoke with me but I told her that I disputed the action. O... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

Benefits Unreasonably Denied
My wife has worked for a fortune 500 company for 9 years. We had our second child about 7 weeks ago. Before going on leave she contacted HR to make sure she had all the paperwork in order, including t... applies to Illinois · 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

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

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

I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (due in DEC)
I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (Due in DEC) and i have taken several days off. I recently inquired how many hours i had available to me, at this time, i was instructed I have taken too... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

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

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

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

Forced to sit next to extemely contaigous coworker.
I work in a call center environment. I was forced to sit next to a person who had just come back from long term disability suffering from some kind of horrible respiratory illness. She was out for thr... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Employee Handing Out Performance Survey at Workplace
Assuming there is no prohibition in the written policies of the company I work for, is it otherwise legal for me to hand out a questionnaire to my fellow employees asking them to rate and comment on m... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

undesired of filing a complaint
1 - If I file a complaint againts my last employer. Will this affect me when I am looking for another job? 2 - Can I file a complaint if I am thinking that my employer let me go because of my ascent s... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

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

Can I start a company as I am on H1?
can I start a company as I am on H1? if so how? and what kind of company can I start? applies to New York · 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

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

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

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

Can a company not reimburse employees for expenses submitted past 3 months from date of purchase?
My company enacted a policy of not reimbursing employees for business expenses if they are submitted more than 3 months from the date of purchase. My finance department is currently withholding reimbu... 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

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

If a TNphysician severence agreement binds him to Colorado law is he immune from Non-Compete Clause?
I am currently in law school and this question boggles me. My father, a TN peditrician was laid off without cause and wasoffered a severence agreement that binds him to laws of Colorado. Colorado's st... applies to Colorado · 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

This job was a non union position.
After 13 years and 11 months of service,my supervisory position was eliminated in March of 2003,and filled by a younger employee making less money as a team leader. At the time of being let go I was 4... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Could this be age discrimination?
My mother is 64 years old, turns 65 years old in 3 weeks. She has worked for a large and growing doctors office for 23 years as a medical transcriptionist. This position was replaced by technology but... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Unlawful layoff
I was layed off from a start-up company 3 months ago. The reason for the lay-off was a reduction of force due to economic downturn. But, in fact they hired another engineer to take my place approx. 1 ... applies to California · 3 answers

My daughter gets less hours than other clerks with less seniority. Is this ok?
My daughter works for a grocery store as a courtesy clerk. She has been there for about 18 months - part time. She has a learning disability but performs all functions of her job correctly. They hired... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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 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

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

Competition without any non-compete clause
Dear Mel: I have worked for a local computer repair company for about 8 months. I never signed a non-competition agreement of any kind. My former boss kept demanding that I buy him out as he has moved... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

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

Not Provide An Accomodation
I have stage IV cancer and receive chemotherapy treatments. I'm also a school teacher. I have made several accomodation requests to my employer to move me out of such a high stress position but I eith... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

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

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

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

I didn't sign a non-compete but my co. is considering sueing....
My brother and I work in a very specialzed field and there are not many individuals in our specific profession. We have never signed a non-compete with our current employer. We have decided to form ou... applies to New York · 1 answer

What is it like to be an attorney?
What type of schooling do you need to become a lawyer? What type of everyday skills would you use on the job? What is the salary range? What is a typical day in the life of a lawyer like? What is an e... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

2 months ago a group of guys at work were standing talking and we're kidding about sexual innuendos and a comment of cross dressing and seeing a pic came up. Someone said something to another employee and they turned the person in. The person it was said
Fired today over comments that aren't completely true2 months ago. Just investigated this week applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

My right to used company policy to protect me was violated
I filed 3 to5 harrassment compliants and i was giving a directive to only talk 1 person about it and where the harrassment policy states a list of staff members allowed and plus a open door policy alo... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Harassment - Retaliation by Employer
Would this be considered retaliation for not supplying damaging information about another employee. President of company feels performance of an employee on my team is poor. Although he has expressed ... 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

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

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

Replacing a laid off employee
If my employer lays me off, can they then legally hire someone else to do the same job I was doing? applies to Arizona · 1 answer

What qualifies as tardy in NC, and what disciplinary action is allowable?
Hourly worker, verbally notified that they would be "written up" for their next tardy. Said employee was 2 minutes late. What qualifies as tardy, 2 minutes, 5, is there a "grace" amount for NC? applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

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

Contract Violations - Discrimination
What are the statute of limitations for sex discrimination, copyright infringement, and theft of intellectual property - Thanks - Karen applies to New York · 1 answer

Fired as a Bank Associate for being less than $90 over/ 1st time
Unwarranted termination- Do I have any recourse if I believe to have been terminated, not based on racially discriminating practices, but definitely socially biased reasons? applies to New York · 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

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

Without representation, do I have to speak to opposing counsel?
US District Court Case, ADA discrimination District of Hawaii specifies that parties must have a "meeting" at least 21 days prior to the Scheduling Conference. Failing to secure counsel thus far, do I... applies to Hawaii · 2 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

Question about racial slurs in the workplace
My question involves other employees' use of racial slurs in the work place. I work at a widely known bank who, I'm sure has policies against this type of behaviour. Yesterday, employee A, says someth... applies to Ohio · 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

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

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

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

Freind and Sexual Harrasment
Im the president of a small corporation. I have a female mananager That I knew personally (freinds) before I hired her. She always gave me personal advice on my relationship for example Your girlfrein... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Hidden Non-solicitation Clause
I was recently terminated from a sales management position and have since accepted a similar position with another company in the same industry. Upon leaving, my former employer brought to my attentio... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What are my legal rights if I am the victim of an assault at work, and am terminated? applies to Arizona · 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

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 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

Terminated for assisting another employee with claim.
I was recently terminated from my 5 year employment as a manager at a motel. The reason "falsifying documents." I believe this is all due to the fact my manager being caught on camera putting her hand... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

getting out of a non-compete agreement.
I have a non compete agreement working for an Executive Search Firm. I do not believe that I have any proprietary information or any "trade secrets" that need protecting. Executive Search firms are a ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

"insubordination" to an officer of same rank.
I was terminated by a county sheriff for "insubordination" to an officer of the same rank as myself. In our contract with the county it says only a supervisor can give a "lawful" order, and that the c... applies to New York · 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

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

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

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

My Manager is the Human Resource Managers Husband!
After 5 years of working as a Technician with this company, I have witnessed unsafe and unlawful behaviors. The concerns I have had and the processes that were unfair and unsafe were mentioned to Huma... applies to Georgia · 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

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

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

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

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

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

Employee access to employee file
Do I have a right to see my employee file and to make copies of its contents? applies to Oregon · 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

Is this a 'hostile work environment'?
I work for an admitted 'born-again' christian, and I've got no problem with that. However, I've got a problem with some of the things he has said and done over the last few months. quick list: 1. when... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is the following a form of discrimination?
I work for a 5* resort in Phoenix. I recently thought of braiding my hair.(I am a black female) I came to work one day and another coworker had her hair braided (she is white). Lets just say she lookd... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

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

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

EMPLOYEE AUTO LOANS
As an employer what steps need to be taken when making employee auto loans? Thank You, Matt Geerdes applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Severe bi-polar employer
My employer is severely bi-polar. She's on anti-depressants, but they're not for bi-polar. Needless to say, she is very abusive and has a high employee turnover. Nothing is ever good enough. Those of ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

texas "at will" law
Please explain this Texas "at will" thing. What would be the best plan of action for a non-lawyerly type to have this law seriously viewed and rewritten. I do not need to contact a lawyer as I have al... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Retaliation after resignation announcement
I recently resigned from a state university faculty position to accept a more desirable appointment elsewhere. Within 2 weeks of announcing my resignation (with > 3 months notice as a courtesy), my em... applies to Arizona · 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

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

minor crime removel from permanent record
I have looking for a job and am currently unemployed. Years ago i stupidly jumped a turnstile in the subway and got arrested. This arrest is now comming up on my background checks when i go for jobs a... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is a no compete valid if parts are missing/blank?
Is a non compete valid if it is not signed and dated by the company, they breach on their part and the geographical area is left blank? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

passed written but cannot pass proficiency exam but working in job title
Is there anything in civil service law that a waiver can be granted for a proficiency exam. applies to New York · 1 answer

i want to file a lawsuit but dont know how what do i do
i was sexually harassed at work and it became a hostile work environment so i had to quit i went through the steps to report it but nothing was done i dont know what to do now applies to California · 3 answers

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

Assault by employee bad enough for IIED?
I work in a bar and had to cut off an off-duty security employee from drinking. He was under the obvious influence of narcotics and his liquor consumption was high enough to put his BAC above .10 Upon... applies to Arizona · 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

Freind and Sextual harrasment
Im the president of a small corporation. I have a female mananager That I knew personally (freinds) before I hired her. She always gave me personaladive on my relationship for example Your girlfreind ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Unjust, unfair and dishonestly laid off
My employer laid off 1 senior flight attendant using discipline. They laid off 4 pilots and myself, a dispatcher, and said that since we all scored the same on evaluations, they had to use seniority f... 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

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

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

Rape and retaliation for reporting it in the Army - Please help.
I was in the army as of yesterday .I have had a rough way to go with the service . My first sergent raped me and when I came forward i was punished and suffered many reprisals . i need an attorney the... applies to New York · 1 answer

pregnancy discrimination in a medical spa setting
I am a highly educated nurse practitioner in nyc. I have a BS and an MA. I am licensed as an RN and also as an NP-C in New York. I was hired to work for a cosmetic dermatology "medi-spa" to learn and ... applies to New York · 1 answer

abusive boss
increadibly abusive boss wanted to meet alone with him and i said i will only communicate thru our GM and he deleted my email, dismissed me and now is saying if i dont meet him it means i quit should ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Work Schedule
When it comes to work scheduling, must the employer do so by seniority when all employees are doing the same job? 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HELLO
HI WELL I AM DOING A REPORT ON LAWYER.I WANT TO BE ONE.I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO AFTER GRADUATIONED FROM HIGH SCHOOL.DON'T HAVE ANY ANWER NOW. VANESSA SHIRLEY applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

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

Is a company liable for a customer's discrimination?
Is a company responsible for discriminatory actions of its customers? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Nexus between Arizona telecommuting to Nevada company
I reside 90% of the time in Nevada and work for a Nevada company. I would like to move back to Arizona and telecommute from Arizona to a Nevada company. Does telecommuting from Arizona to Nevada const... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

When you go on vacation, upon returning can the employer change your work load without prior notification?
Worked for small company for 5 years, new co-worker of 5 months informed me she was now doing part of my job. Later she and the Contoller changed it saying it was discussed before I left, which it was... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

Can my boss keep being rude to me and not being professional ?
Well since she started there she has been very rude and I feel since I wrote that letter to the CEOs she has got worst. For every thing she is on me. applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

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

Can I be fired by my employer for the following in California? I was put into a role that was previously held by 2 senior managers. I didn't get a promotion or an increase and they put a junior analyst under me. I was never changed in the system to a Mana
Can I get fired by my company if I had said something about my employee (I am not her manager in the system) even though it's factual applies to California · 2 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

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

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

Can consensual relationships create a hostile work environment?
I was in a consensual relationship with my supervisor. She initiated the relationship and broke it off. Then she started to harass me with threats, undesireable job assignments, unwarranted written re... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can I consider Constructive Discharge when terminated wrongly in an At Will state?
In 9/04 I was terminated From my employer of 6 years after an 8-week Performance Review. The reason given was my failure to perform or improve in three (3) specific duty areas. None were true (proveab... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

overtime with different stores same company
I was wondering i was working for a franchise company that has 5 different stores. I worked at 3 of their different locations and received 3 separate paychecks 1 for each store. I get paid bi-weekly. ... 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

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

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

I work for black angus and they recently started cutting back our shifts because we are not selling one gift card per shift. Is my employer allowed to do that?
With the holidays approching the management team is under pressure to sell gift cards to their guests. However, recently they started cutting back on serving shifts if we do not sell at least one gift... applies to California · 1 answer

i have a small company...3 employees total.
my small company, 3 employees had an employee who recently went on maternity. She received disability plus was paid $250 per week for all 4 months she was out. She has since returned and I feel that f... 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

Can an employer hire a personal friend without interviewing any other applicants?
Our recently hired department head hired her friend as an engineering manager. This person has no prior managerial experience, yet no other applicants were interviewed for the job. In addition, the en... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

terminated for ending an affair with boss
My wife just informed me of an affair she was having with her boss, the owner of a school/camp. It lasted about a year and turned sexual about 2 months ago. My wife broke down and ended it recently. T... applies to New York · 1 answer

What is the fastest way to stop retaliation?
retaliation for being witness in EEO, filing EEO in past, witness to supervisor complaint, document witness to complaint process, possible age discrimination, possible female discrimination, health di... applies to California · 1 answer

My boss is making us stay until 4:30pm but let's everybody else leave early for the holidays, just because HR reprimand him for not being fair with us we clock in, others don't, so he even fired HR for defending our rights they never told us we can take 2
Is that relatiation? Since my boss was reprimanded by HR he's treating me very hard he won't let us leave early for the holidays but other's he does. He had a pattern of practice for 29 years until no... applies to California · 1 answer

UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF MOSTLY MINORITY WORKERS FOR THE WORK FORCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
On 17th of may the mayor of New York laid off thousands of city workers (95% minoroties). Isn't this ILLEGAL under WARN act a federal law? In other words, if we can prove that had his decision to lay ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Bench policies for consulting companies
I was living in NC when I received an offer from a consulting company in NY. Before accepting the job, I made sure to cover issues (verbally and through email) such as the 'bench' and what would happe... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

civil service seniority
As a civil service bookkeeper, I know that I have seniority over a provisional bookkeeper. Our supervisor insist that the provisional has more seniority to protect her from being transferred over me. ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Lost my job due to an error on my degrees
I was working as a temp when the company asked me to become permanent after 4 months. The company HR expert, Insperity, gave me an application, they did a background check and found that their was an ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Arizona - "Right to Work" State
I know Arizona is a "Right to Work" State. Does this mean an employer can terminate your employment at any time or any reason? applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I want to seek justice from those that had a direct impact on my current finanicl condition.
False reference by an supervisor Do I have a case? My division was being terminated due to consolidation. Therefore, we were false to seek employment in other areas of the bank. As a result, I and oth... applies to New York · 1 answer

Discrimination for those who know
I am disappointed in the response that you gave. I said I worked two jobs but my boss never knew. I NEVER came to work tired. One of my co-workers missed over 100 days of work in a 5 month time period... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Non-compete with no copy
I had been working part-time as a coach at a local sports school for 1.5 years and received a promotion. 2 months later, I was forced, under duress, to sign a non-compete contract. The owner did not g... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

Was terminated.. Have questions on it.
Hello, In September of 2004 I was terminated for buying cigarettes for a minor. It was an honest mistake, I was outside and the kid was crying, saying that his dad had beat him up. He didn't want to g... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Demotion
I was recently informed by my manager that I am being demoted from my management position to that of staff. He emphasized that the action is not performance related, nor due to budget pressures, and m... applies to Illinois · 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

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

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

do i have any legal rights to sue my employer or union
ok after reading all of your answers i understand that hostile work enviroment dosent actually cover a verbally abusive rude disrespectful supervisor but my question is this i filed a complaint with h... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

29 year public servant facing termination over new NYC law !
My step-father is classified as a provisional employee for New York City. He has been working there for 29 YEARS ! A recent law states all provisional employees who do not become civil service within ... applies to New York · 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

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

FMLA CERTIFICATION AND ADA VIOLATION
If I'm on approved intermittent FMLA for a year due to my fibromyalgia. Can my boss require me to have my doctor fill out the FMLA paperwork each time I'm out for more than 3 days? Can they also charg... 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

Concialiation in a discrimination case
Hi, I recentely received a "reasonable cause letter" from the EEOC, the agency found that it is more likely than not that my employer discriminated and retaliated against me, it states the reasons for... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

offer rescinded due to pre-employment test. Any options?
I had an offer of employment rescinded based on the results of a pre-employment lumbosacral roentgenograph. I am asymptomatic, have no history of back trouble, and currently have done and am able to d... applies to California · 1 answer

Is this defamation? What can I do to protect myself?
I do drug testing at my job. Recently a client at the treatment facility where I work tested negative, later that day this same client went to court and tested positive for herion, this client also ov... applies to New York · 1 answer

Does
I'm over 40. Is it age descrimination if a prospective employer won't hire me because I'm "over qualified?" applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

terminated
I was recently fired. There reason was because i was out on disabilty. I belong to a union. Can they do that?. applies to New York · 1 answer

Retaliation and pregnancy discrimination, all-in-one!
I recently called HR's attention to the poor behavior of my supervisor, regarding comments she had made about pregnancy and family leave. As this would soon affect me, it was urgent to get it out ther... applies to New York · 1 answer

what can i do if my union did not respond to my call after i was fierd
i called my union four days after i was termanated and the union rep did not contact me until it was too late. He then informed me that I had 7days to be represented and by the time he called back the... applies to California · 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

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

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

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

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

laid for family emergencie boss told me told me to use my vaction days shortly laid for attandance
can i sue or collect money in this matter applies to California · 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

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 have been caring for my wife after cancer surgery. I was placed on unpaiid leave after my PFL ran out. The company has since reorganized and now wants to bring me back as a part time employee. Previously I was a fulltime salaried employee. Can they do t
I have been caring for my wife after cancer surgery. I was placed on unpaid leave after my PFL ran out. The company has since reorganized and now wants to bring me back as a part time employee. Previo... applies to California · 1 answer

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

what if your working in harmful unsafe working conditions you keep stressing to your mangers and supervisors and they dont make change...instead the threatin you with your job!
Fear for my job if i say and go to higher personal other then my supervisor Ive been voicing the unsafe and unhealthy work environment i have to work in no one is listening ....I cant loose my job...b... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Legitimate Business Interest?
I work for a consulting business. Before I started working for them, I signed a noncompete saying that I would not open a competing practice within 18 months of leaving them. The reason stated on the ... applies to New York · 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

CAN I BE FIRED FOR MISSING WORK DUE TO MY ASTHMA
I have had several problems with my asthma over the past year resulting in me missing some time from work now and then. I have been taken off work a couple of times by my doctor and I have given those... applies to California · 3 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

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

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

can I take legal action against my proir employer
I had foot surgery and was to be out for 8 weeks. My previous employer had me come back one week after surgery even though I provided a doctors note not releasing me from my doctors care. While at wor... applies to California · 1 answer

can I take legal action against my proir employer
I had foot surgery and was to be out for 8 weeks. My previous employer had me come back one week after surgery even though I provided a doctors note. While at work my foot bone broke again and now I h... applies to California · 2 answers

I have several factors: I got injured on the job stepping out of office due to no lighting outside missed step and fractured ankle..Doctor put me on modified work but I have been off work on Disability due to severe depression due to the loss of my spouse
Believe I was demoted wrongfully 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

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 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

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

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

i asked my employer to excuse me for work for just one day because of health issues and they denied me so i decided to call out instead because i needed to see my doctor and i asked my doctor for an excuse note so i can give it to my employer and now my e
i asked my employer for the day off and they said no because they have no one to cover me and i explain to them that its because of my health and that they needed to do some lab test and so on but the... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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