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I have 3 and a 1/2 days that I need to take before the end of the year. I told my manager that I will take any days open so I will not loose the days. He responded back with 3 random days and said that he could not give me the 1/2 day because there wasn't
they don't pay you for the days they are just gone. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

am i eligible for m vaction days if i was laided off 14 days before the roll over date?
laid off 14 days before my roll over day for vacation days . am i still entitled to them? applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Can my Virginia employer cancel my vacation days with a new policy?
I started June 1 2016 for 20 days. On Jan 1 2017, he changed the policy to 15 days for all of 2017. He said that those 20 days are lost and now I only have 15. That was never discussed when I signed t... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

A person has to be off first for seven days before work comp pays. Do you get paid those days
I am having surgery and I was told that you have to be off for seven days before they pay. Do you get paid for those days? applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

Can they force me to work full time?
I worked for a Mental health institute for almost 7 years. When I began there, I worked 2 days a week. Shortly thereafter I accepted 3 days a week, then they wanted 5 days a week, and I explained that... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Heart attack
I was admitted to the hospital because of a heart attack and missed 8 days of work. the company used my last vaction day for one days pay. but still said I was out on fmla for 8 days shouldn't it only... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can my emplyer, who receives state funding, dock me for two days when I missed one due to illness?
I missed 4 days total and brought in a doctor's note. My employer is going to dock my pay for 8 days because he says July is a blackout month, and employees may not be absent during this time. I am sa... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Is this legal to change the paid time off around the holidays after vacation days were approved?
My employer had a holiday policy that gave the following days paid - 12/23, 12/26 and 1/2. I requested three days paid vacation 12/27-12/29 and a floating holiday 12/30. We only have 5 vacation days a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer applied sick days from a future year (2019) for sick days taken in 2018. Can they do that?
I was deathly ill (and on antibiotics) in December 2018. I took 2 sick days the final week of December 2018. I have since discovered my employer, instead of using the sick days I still had available f... applies to California · 0 answers

My boss offered to pay me vacation days and then rescinded. What should I do?
My Director of Operations terminated me and agreed to pay my vacation days. I received an email from her confirming that I would be paid through the days I worked plus be paid 5vacation days. I receiv... applies to New York · 0 answers

I’m planning on submitting my notice to my employer. My Employment Agreement states that I have to give 20 days notice. Does 20 days include weekends and holidays?
My resignation is due to spouse relocation for his job. I plan on giving my employer more than 20 days notice, but my family and I are going on a week vacation, 3 days before my 20 days is complete. I... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

can a company that in all prior years permitted 5 carryover days in the new year decide to take away the carried over days after the new year has started?
The policy for the company has always been that 5 vacation days could be carried over into the new year. I saved 5 days to carry over. Now it's February and management has changed the policy and said ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can my employer decide when I have to take my vacation?
I have 10 vacation days per calendar year. On November 1st my employer informed me that I was over my limit because 1) they are counting 2 sick days as vacation days 2) they are closing the store at C... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I recently quit a job and they sent me a letter stating that I have to pay them for 10 vacation days that I never took. When I started I was told I had 5 days vacation days immediately upon hire and a few months later I took 5 days. About 6 months later I
I worked at an insurance broker company for 11 months. I was hired through a recruiting company and after the 3 months evaluation term was through they began the process of hiring me on permanently. A... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

My employer is denying me vacation days against what is stated in my employee handbook. Is it worth it to go through a legal process to try to get my rightfully earned 2 days?
Hire date 10-7-2014. The handbook states: ....eligible for paid vacation as outlined below: 1. After ninety(90) days of employment and before one hundred eighty(180) days one(1) day of paid vacation. ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

If you get paid a recoverable draw can you legally be docked for days you missed over your allotted days?
I’ve been working as an outside sales representative for a privately owned company for over 14 years. I get 20 days off, but I’m only paid with a recoverable draw. If I go over that 20 days can th... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Can my employer, suspend me for five days when I have a folate in place?
I have a fmla in place and I was out of work for three days for related diagnostics. I was given five consecutive days of the next schedule. I went from 30 hours to 12, is this legal? applies to Florida · 0 answers

PTO after resignation
I just turned in my resignation and gave a 2wk notice. However, I requested the last three days of my 2wks as vacation days, to use my 24hrs of PTO. They made a schedule the day after I turned in my r... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can i get paid for working 3 days at a job?
My husband worked for a company for 3 days then quit to work somewhere else. this company does not want to pay for those 3 days b/c they claim they had to pay more to hire him than what he is owed. Sh... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I be docked for scheduled days off?
HELP! I work at a private school in Richmond, VA. My position is the Executive Assistant. I'm salaried and I receive no overtime pay. Since I work at a school, we have scheduled days off on the school... applies to Virginia · 1 answer

Fired because of injury.
I was fired 2 days after having major knee surgery. I was scheduled to go back to work the next day. They stated I missed too many days, I only missed 3 total days for this, 2 of which I was in hospit... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

I was on STD in Omaha, Nebraska and it turned into LTD where 15 days after surgery I was demoted. I had let LEAVES know that my STD was up 2 day after surgery Is this legal?
I was on STD and to have surgery two days before my STD would turn to LTD and 12 Days into LTD I was demoted. Should a reasonable accommodation have been made for the 12 days to heal from a meniscus t... applies to Nebraska · 1 answer

Can a company instate a new regulation and count time off retroactively?
My company started a new policy for how many vacation days we can take. Before this policy was in place, we did not have one, and I had taken some days. When the new policy was put into place, my boss... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was going to quit my job and they offered me a shift and days I liked in order to keep me, now 5 months later they took it back and gave me the graveyard shift and cut me back by 2 days a week, is that lethal?
They hired another person on days so the girl who left afternoons for days went back to afternoons b/c she's been here longer so they cut my hours and put me on the night shift, is this legal, applies to Florida · 0 answers

I have 10 vacation days for this year 2019. I am giving notice I am leaving. Must I be paid for those ten days?
We have a vacation sheet in our cafeteria that states I have 10 vacation days for this year as of Jan 1st. I am giving my notice. Must they legally pay me for those 10 days of vacation? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Sick Days Not Excused With Dr's Note
I've received low performance scores due to sick days even when I offered to get a Dr's note. I was told that Dr's notes do not apply and the days are still treated as an absence and will count agains... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I was denied a vacation,then again denied a emergency vacation,i the went to a doctor got a note and called off,i received 30 days off discipline,my griever negotiated it down to 4 days,now I have to make a decision either take the four days or risk it al
Work at US Steel,member of united steelworkers union applies to Indiana · 0 answers

if you have intermediate fmla and can employer ask for note on days out
i have intermediate fmla its for stress and incase i need to take days out can my employer ask for a note for those days out i dont take days out often so this seemed strange to me ive been employed t... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Can an employer with hold pay for vacation days taken in Jan if I quit in March?
Started work in March 2015 and received a salary. My letter of offer says, 10 days of paid vacation. I took 7 days of vacation in January 2016. I recently found a new job and I gave notice to leave Ma... applies to New York · 1 answer

I work for company five yrs. Which . after 3 I get 2 wks paid vacation .which days have to filled out a vaction schedule paid time off. My 2 wks already planned out I fill out proper papers for all 10 of my vacation days. Now my boss acknowledged I have t
Pre scheduled paid vacation days off acknowledged and signed by boss. Then terminated .I get the checks because was agreed ment those days were mine. applies to Indiana · 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

Can my boss prorate vaction days to one a month.
After working for an employer for seven years and start a new year can my employer prorate my vacation days to one day per month and have no contract to do this or am I entiteled to take my vacation d... applies to New York · 1 answer

after 90 days
I was let go from my job after 90 days of employment my start date was 06-30-2011 and end date was 10-4-2011 is that still with in the 90 days probation period applies to California · 0 answers

I have been laid off and was given my final paycheck. However, am I entitled to receive payment for unused vacation days.....I never take vacation days and still have a week of days on hand
I was a 7 year employee and have recently been laid off. I have received my last paycheck on time. However, I thought I was also supposed to receive payment for unused vacation days, of which I have 7... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Can my boss make me take my vaca. days off only by the week & not by the days?
yes, my boss informed me I have to use my 3 weeks of vacation I earned, only by taking a week off at a time and I wanted to use 1 of my weeks as days that I might need off throughout the year! I don't... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can a restaurant take my days away while on vacation. I work Monday -Friday 5 days only to come back to find out I now only work 3 days
I went on vacation and came back to find out I only work 3 days now when I used to work 5 days applies to California · 0 answers

if an employee quits of he or she's own free will is the employer responsible for paying any past vacation pay?
the employee was given written notice, along with all other employees, that on January first 2015 that there will be no employee vacation carryover and all that would be allowed from this time forward... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My wife was diagnosed with a uterine fibroids tumor. The only work she has missed were dr excuses days, she was never disciplined, or talked to about absences. She had gotten pre approval to receive surgery for it. The dr wrote her off for 2 more days tha
My wife has to have a full hysterectomy coming up so she is looking at more days off coming soon, but I can't see how that justifies them firing her after having spent a year of good service with no c... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Can my boss make days of work mandatory?
I am a part time hairstylist that works on commission. My boss closes our salon the first week of January as her choice...She tell us that because she is closed from a Monday-Thursday that Friday and ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

2 weeks notice - Vacation Pay
I gave my company written notice for two weeks, but stated the last four days would be taken as vacation days, since I had accrued 8 days of vacation. They refuse to pay, stating that the Company hand... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I have worked for this company in FL for the past 6 years. I found another job and put in my two weeks at the current one. When I asked how my vacation/sick days would be used they said I could not use my days during my two weeks nor would they be paid ou
I have worked for this company for the past 6 years in Fl. I never really had time to take a vacation or even use my sick days because their turn over rate is insane. I recently found a new job and pu... applies to Florida · 1 answer

can a employer force an employe to forfit vacation time due to days allready missed for medireasons
i have ten years on job with ten days of paid vacation per year. i m told that i will be payed for the days but not be able to take the days off. reason given ive missed to much allready. ive missed d... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

working 10 days straight, no overtime pay?
my friend works as a pharmacy technician in a retail pharmacy. the employer considers a workweek as friday through the following thursday. she's often scheduled to start work from sunday through tuesd... applies to California · 1 answer

Can my fmla be re-covered after it was denied?
I took an fmla leave, and exceeded the frequency and duration due to my illness,I was asked to recertify(was given 15 days) so i turned in the paperwork to my doctor who wanted to speak with the compa... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Vacation pay
I have been employed by the same company for 13 years. Each year I have received a 9 day vacation bonus paid in June . This past year the change in the sick days required everyone to have three sick d... applies to California · 0 answers

Is it legal to fire an employee for not attending a meeting after HR request to be their but they couldn’t? This was days after asked for 2 days off relating to PTSD and having a RAM.
I just don’t know my rights or if it’s totally legal. Never once was written up or verbal warning. 2 days before terminated they took my title and my work from me so I had about 5% workload. I onl... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was recently affected by a company laid off in Florida. They did not payout unused PTO days. Hourly employees earn vacation and sick pay... they received payouts. Salaried employees earn PTO days to use for days off whether sick or
See question applies to Florida · 1 answer

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At a union workplace, certain workers are scheduled 10 days in a row and no overtime is paid. The company says they do not have to pay overtime if the work weeks carry over into two different pay peri... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I was asked to put in for my remaining vacation days. I also have been looking for another job and found a new job. I gave my two weeks notice but it falls on the beginning of my last two vacation days. Am I still entitled to get pay both vacation days or
I have been looking for a full time job for some time. At the beginning of September of this year I was asked to pick the remaining days of my vacation. If they were consecutive days I were to give th... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Does my employer have to pay me for accrued vacation when I resign?
I resigned from my employer and was expecting to get 9.5 days of pay when I left. Employer has stated to me that I have accrued 9.5 days of paid time off, but their policy is to only pay 5 days. I hav... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I need to know if the boss could only give you 3 days from the 5 days I earned of vacation time once I put my two weeks in
I put my 2 weeks and Friday is my last day so I asked him about my vacation time and he said that he's only giving me 3 days from the week I've earn applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

my last emplyer of 45 days reduses to pay me my last weeks salary bc I left
I worked for approx 45-60 days and found a better paying w/benefits job. so I gave an approx weeks notice. but it was very uncomforatble so it ended up being 3 1/2 days. they were mad so they are refu... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employer force you to be on call for 24 to 48 hours at a time?
I work in an emergency veterinary clinic that is open 24/7. Our new manager wants to make employees sign up for on call shifts (24-48 hours of being on call). Is this legal? What about the employees w... applies to California · 0 answers

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

My employer offered a severance and gave me 14 days to sign it. I was 42 at the time. Is it true that employers are legally required to give you 21 days to sign a severance if employee is over 40 years old?
Company hq located in Mason, OH but I live in Chicago, IL. They offered me a severance that said I had to sign and return in 14 days. I had 2 close family members die in the same week and then had a p... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

My boyfriend gets 3 SCHEDULED days a month off with FMLA protection... Can he get demoted do to,too much time off?
He does tool repair that is not on a schedule him missing 3 days isn't hurting them at all. applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Can FMLA be used one day per week to take my wife to the doctor appointments?
I am the primary care giver for my wife. She has schizophrenia and is pregnant. I am the only one who can get her to go to a doctor so it's vital I have time to take her, but I also need to work at le... applies to Alabama · 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

About no call to work for 10 days and no answer california
I got a job in downtown oakland and i start working hard but the owner after 36 hours working 4 days a week he didnt call me for no reason so i called him and he said he will call me back next day for... applies to California · 0 answers

when mandated by law
Is a leave of absence to be granted to an employee that is having a meltdown over job duties? There are no sick days or vacation days on this salaried position. It is for a non profit organization. applies to Missouri · 0 answers

disciplinary actions on FMLA covered days
I have been covered under FMLA since June of 2003. I submitted my paperwork for the next year today. My supervisor has written me up once with a notice of necessity to improve my attendance. Even afte... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is it legal for my FMLA to state that I applied for FMLA but the employer really did
I missed 6 days of work (not consecutive days) and received a notice stating that I had applied for FMLA on Nov 19,2018 but I didn't, that is one of the days I was out for illness. I have provided 4 d... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

My supervisor degrades and yells at me and threatens to fire me.
I work for a large resort company in Naples seasonally and my direct supervisor or multiple occasions has left me under staffed, yelled at me , insluted me, placed wrongful blame on me and has threate... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my husband be fired for being at the birth of his daughter?
My husband was denied FMLA for our unborn daughter because he's only been with the company 9 months. He has worked over the 1250 hrs in a year and there are over 50 employees. We understand he hasn't ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I recieved 15+ vacation days in Louisiana, then was transferred to Texas and terminated. Eligible?
I worked for a company in Louisiana and accrued 15+ vacation days. However, before I was permitted to use them, I was transferred to a store in Texas, which apparently does not require unused vacation... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

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

Can the 90 day probationary period start over if one missed an approved day of work?
Before I accepted the job I informed my employer that I have proir reservations that will require me to miss 2 days of work during the first 90 days. Is it legal to start the 90 day period over again ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Wouldnt my first set of approved FMLA paperwork cover this and I feel like they are harassing me.
I have cluster migraines that put me down for a day or two each time I have them. Last month I had a several over the course of a few days and had to take 4 days in a row off. My previous fmla paperwo... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was written up because my husband called me out of work because i was sick...is that fair
I was out with the stomach flu and missed 2 days of work. I have a doctor excuse and everything. I missed 2 days of work and on the 2 days my husband called me out because i was throwing up. I get bac... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

The migraine clinic I go to allots 3 days a months FMLA. I am under my federal hours allotted to me. Can my job punish me if I go over 3 days in a month?
I suffer from a chronic illiness and often feel harassed when I have to take time off. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

My contract has a 90 day resignation notice required. Can I provide only 30 days notice?
A year ago I signed an employment agreement with my current employer and it contains a 90 day notice requirement. I have a new opportunity and I want to provide 30 days notice. Can my current employer... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

If an employee who works Monday-Friday is on continuous FMLA leave, do weekends count in the total days of FMLA leave? In other words, are 7 days assessed, or only 5?
Employee works 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. For weeklong absences, is this calculated at 7 days or just 5? applies to Missouri · 0 answers

i had a call back date set for 3/28/2016 i went into work they extended it to 4/9/2016 3 days later they call saying they had work for 2 days. i was gone on family emergency so i wasn't able to work will i still beable to get benifits
i nd too work they happened to call at bad time and 2 days prier i had gone in to go to work they extended it the paper work was all faxed to unemployment and everything what do i do applies to Vermont · 0 answers

I'm on fmla right now and i'm on a hour restriction for 2 weeks per my doctor....I have missed 2 full days of work and called in saying I was using fmla days can they terminate me if i'm on a doctor's note and called in to work using my fmla?
I had surgery on july 1st and am not able to work my full shift yet the Dr. has me on an hour restriction of 6hrs a day for 2wks my 2wks isn't up till September 13th,2016......I have 10 days left of f... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

vacation time and fmla
At the beginning of this year I gave a notice to take my 2 weeks vacation from 9/8 to 9/21, returning to work on the 22nd. I am driving cross country from ohio to nevada with their pets. It will be 4.... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Wrongful Termination?
My mother, who worked as a housekeeper for HealthCare Services, recently got terminated for not signing a contract with her employer. My mother, who only has an 8th grade education asked her employer ... applies to California · 1 answer

FMLA - being refused vacation time unless it is FMLA related - is this legal & what do I do?
I have FMLA for a medical issue. Whenever I have to miss work for a doctor appointment, or a sick day the company uses my vacation time. This is fine as I do not want a loss in pay. I currently have p... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I was full time employee and just a month ago received a week vacation and sick days. Since yesterday, I was moved to part time. My employer told me that I no longer get my vacation time and reduced my sick days from 5 to 4 days. Is this legal in Indiana?
I earned a week vacation and a week worth of sick days at start of the year as full time employee. My employer just today moved me to part time and said I no longer get my vacation time and took one o... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

can an employer still appeal an unemployment claim after the first 21 days?
When I filed my unemployment claim in March,I was informed that my former employer would have twenty one days to appeal it. They did not so I received benefits. I have recently become aware that the c... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I have been at company for 2 years. My supervisor caught me with my eyes closed and said I was sleeping. I was given a 90 day probation. They also said I had too many sick days. Can they give probation without a warning first?
Recently the company changed the rules about sick time. If you are sick for 3 or more days you need a doctors note. So I have followed the rules and now I have been given a 90 day probation for too ma... applies to Washington · 0 answers

What can I do as an employee when my ex-manager (still with company) handed out extra vacation days
What can I do as an employee when my ex-manager (still with company) handed out extra vacation days (up to 9 days in one case) to some of his favorites before he left? These employees did not not "ear... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does a 28/28 rotational schedule qualify me as partially unemployed for the 28 days I am not working
A lot of people at my company filed for unemployment in Texas. We work a 28/28 day rotation. We received unemployment for the time we were not working or being paid for the 28 days off. The company ap... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my former employer use my vacation pay as sick days for being out ill
It was determined by my doctor I contracted a Super Bacterial Infection and was sent home with medications and had a fever of 102 degrees.I was out for 4 days that Saturday I was told not to come back... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

I have worked for a privately owned company in Georgia for 11 years. The owner of the company verbally told me he would pay me for 30 to 90 days or until I found a new job with comparable pay. A few days later he sent me a severance agreement and release
I want a new separation notice that has the same reason for termination as what the owner told me the day he released me. I also want to get paid for at least 90 days or until I find a job with compar... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

From July 2014-July 2015 I had an open FMLA in which I missed a total of 2 days. I have had 2 days that were miss handled and one denied that i am still tring to get them to fix. Recently I missed a d... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

If I am a salaried manager. Is it legal to work 6 days a week during training for the agreed upon salary?
I was hired by a restaurant and sent out of state to train. I was working 6 days a week, 12 hours a day for 7 weeks. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My PTO and sick leave is exhausted at work due to needing to use it for maternity leave and now pumping breaks at work. Is there any reason that I shouldn't be able to take off personal or sick days, unpaid? I'm having trouble understanding why this would
I'm trying to take 2 days off for a family reunion that is out of state and have no available PTO/Sick leave. My employer is telling me that I cannot take the time off if I don't have time saved. What... applies to California · 0 answers

Can an employer in NY refuse to let a pregnant women use rollover vacation time 3mos before birth?
My wife is due to give birth in late-March. Her employer has told her that since she is pregnant, she cannot use rollover vacation that she has accrued this year for next year (only her 2016 vacation ... applies to New York · 1 answer

It's not mentioned in contract what happens with vacation pay if you quit? What am i owed?
I worked freelance for a year for company, but they treated us like employees. I think they realized they could get in trouble and three months ago they turned us all into employees and gave us 10 vac... applies to California · 0 answers

I have an at-will contract, but it also stated I have to give them 30 days notice or pay 30 days in pay for recruitment, replacement or substitute costs. I'm in Michigan and I just want to give two weeks notice.
Can I give two weeks notice or do I have to give 30 days. applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Am I eligible for overtime?
I work for a lobbying firm as an administrative assistant in DC. I make less than $45,000 a year and am supposed to work 8 hour days/40 hour weeks. On average I work 9-10 hours a day with 1-2 of those... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

Do I submit my vacation during short term disability or does my employer just exhaust my vacation days automatically?
I'm just now starting FMLA and short term disability running concurrent and I didn't know if I had to put in my vacation days or does my employer? The policy for short term states vacation days will b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer write me up if I gave them a month's notice that I was going out of town for a week on my birthday? I tried to use PTO but they say someone else already has those days off. I am in Florida. Please help.
I am going out of town for my birthday and I was approved for 2 of the 4 days that I requested off. My boss says other people have off the other 2 days so he cant let me have off. My boss says that If... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employer deny you vacation time?
I planned to go to Florida for a week the First week of October and put it on the calendar the last week of June I have only two days of vacation left due to my Motherin law had to have surgery so i t... applies to Kentucky · 1 answer

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

Does my employer hace a right to make FMLA so stressful?
I have had FMLA for more than 5 years for my mother. Now i have recieved notification from HR that it is extended for 3 months attach to this email is a letter to my supervisor and payroll that if i g... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I have a question about my vacation time, sick days, personal days while approved for FMLA
I was approved for FMLA due to a knee issue which resulted in surgery. My employer made me take all of my vacation time, my personal days and my sick days before I was allowed to use the FMLA time. No... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I have no need for FMLA, I was sick for 2 days, have Doctor's note for the two days missed. However my employer is telling me that I must submit an FMLA claim or else face disaplinary action, it's as if they are forcing me to use FMLA in manner that is in
. applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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

In regards to PTO my company has a policy that is mandatory certain paid holidays to use PTO. ..
As I stated in the question. In regards to PTO my company has a policy that is mandatory certain paid holidays to use PTO so, Christmas, New Year's, 4th of July, and some other observed holidays are r... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Am I entitled to 4 more days Sev pay M, T, W , Th
In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's norma... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My employer did not pay for my vacation.
I took a week of vacation on January of 2018. My employer never paid me that week. I already took a second week vacation on June (this last one was paid). Now my employer informed me that I do not hav... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I recently started a new job and have noW been there past 90 days , over the last 90 days I ran into a previous assist manager who also works part time at my current location. While I worked For the previous employer,I was basically forced to quit and was
Deformation of Character applies to California · 0 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
One day after they laid me off this hired a contractor. applies to California · 0 answers

I was suspended for 5 days. I then contacted my employer and used my vacation and days (totaling #5). I returned to work and at the end of the work day was asked to sign a negligence document taking full responsibility for an issue that involved multiple
Aren't I entitled applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Medical leave & Diciplinary Actions
I had taken 7.5 requested days off since September 2003. I previously had informed my employer I would be needing time for Medical appointments with specialists for my children(opthamologists,ENT's). ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can employer count FMLA days against me?
my employer called me into the office to let me know that I have 87 occurrances of not starting my shifts on time. They are including the FMLA days that I had been out on. Is this legal in Virginia? applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Fail Drug Test = No employer sponsored medical
We random drug test, often. Employees are counseled for 90 days and retested. For the 90 days, can the premium contribution from the ER be suspended? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I live in Kanasa. If i am offered a separation plan, can they tell me I have to decide right there or do i leaglly have a set number of days to consider?
Can an employer demand an immediate answer to whether or not i accept an offer or do i have a set number of days to consider? applies to Kansas · 0 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

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

"Job Elimination" two days after notification of pregnancy
I was let go of my company two days after I notified them of my pregnancy. They stated that my position had been eliminated with no other explimation. There is now a male employee that assumed the dut... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Unpaid wages by Temp Agency. What are my rights?
I worked for a temporary agency only four days during one event. They send me a paycheck for two days only. I emailed and called them about this several times. It has been almost two months now. What ... applies to California · 0 answers

Job elimination three days after receiving a raise.
My friend was just laid off from work after working there for 29 1/2 years. She was told her job was being eliminated. Just three days before she received a good performance review and a raise. Can a ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If an employee missed a lot of days prior to being eligible for FMLA do those days get cleared and considered FMLA once the employee files for the FMLA? Or does FMLA only cover instances after FMLA paperwork has been filed?
We have an employee who just signed up for FMLA and I want to know if I should approve all her prior days off and count it towards her FMLA time or if I can leave those and just count going forward fr... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Is an employer required to pay employees if they are not allowed to finish time after r
I work for a company that requires 30 days notice (to be paid for unused time, for one thing). There is a lot of turnover, and in recent months, employees who have resigned have not been allowed to fi... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I was hired full time with the understanding I would work days and that 2xs a week I have a court ordered class that I have to attend. They now have changed my shift and taken those 2 afternoons when i have class away so I am now a part time employee. Is
I was hired full time days by the administrator who recently passed away. The new manager has changed me to 2nd shift and taken away the days I have my classes. I am now a part time employee. Is that ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Is it normal the CLL treatment (intermittant days) are not covered by short term disability?
I was told that my CLL treatment which requires intermittant days off over at least 6 months is not covered by my company Short term disability policy. It seem I would need to take a chunk of time off... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I was hired as a bonus assistant and a few months went by and still no training then the manager came to me and asked me if I would step down from being 2nd in line I said I really didn't want to she said she would let me pick any days off I wanted if I w
I was promised any two days off I wanted never received them and was made to step down without ever being informed ever applies to Washington · 0 answers

Does an employee who is a veteran with PTSD have to take sick/leaves days to go to an appointment?
VA question, I'm a veteran trying not to loss my sick/leave days applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Is it legal to require 30 days notice before resignation?
My wife is about to start a job, but they want her to sign a contract that says she will give them 30 days notice before quitting. She is only a secretary, so she isn't in a hard to replace position. ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Can I be released from a non compete agreement from an Ohio company?
My employment contract indicates that I was hired as a full time projectr manager. My letter of understanding indicates that based on sales and staffing the company believes that I will be on projects... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

A temp agency didn't pay part of my wage
I worked only four days and they sent me a paycheck which covers only two days. It has been almost two months and I emailed/called them several times. Accordingly they don't have my records of work, b... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Partial pay for initial pay period
I am salaried, I normally work M-F, I very rarely work weekends. My employer pays semi-monthly. My start date was two days after the start of the pay period so I missed working two workdays that month... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I worked for the company for six months and I earned 5 PTO days which I suppose to use in December, but I decided to leave company and I put two week notice, but day refuse to pay to me my PTO days, what are my rights
I started to work on May 11th 2016 and I worked until November 16, I did two week notice. I earned 5 PTO days and company refuse to pay this to me. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

What is a general release. I also have a date I was supposed to be paid out my severance and they haven't paid it and it's be a week after
I have been part of a giant layoff from a pharma company. They said I would receive my severance package money with in 30 days of my last effective day and that was 37 days ago applies to California · 0 answers

Teacher 30 days letter of resignation
I am a teacher. If my contract has a 30 day notice in writing for resignation...can my employer deny my resignation? (The School agrees to accept the resignation, provided the teacher shall make appli... applies to Florida · 0 answers

first step with wrongful termination when less than 15 employees
I was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about unlawful discrimination-I gave written notice to my boss explaining my intent to quit in 15 days if he didn't show some willingness to ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

If I work 10 hours a day am I entitled to 2 hours of overtime for that day?
Normally we work 8 hours a day 5 days a week, but recently we have been working 10 hours days. During the memorial day period we had a paid holiday. The boss said we will not be paid OT for the ten ho... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My supervisor is always calling me on days off and outside work hours to discuss things about another employee whom worked for the same company and was my best friend....she calls me when my friend has left, not doing her job etc It gets very annoying for
Aren't I supposed to enjoy and relax on my days off instead of your supervisor blowing your phone up applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Can an employer only pay me 50.8 weeks, put 5 days in arrears as a salaried employee?
So I have a question about exempt salaried employees. My employer is changing payroll from a bi monthly payroll to a biweekly payroll. They plan to implement this on Jan1. In 2019, they are going to p... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can my employer take away my unapproved leave?
I received three weeks of vacation/sick time at the beginning of the year. When I took two days off my employer took my two days and did not pay me? Is this legal? I always thought that if the leave w... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

An employee who only worked for less than 90 days has claimed unemployment. What are the chances of winning an appeal?
Our company was granted to appeal an ex-employee's UC on the grounds of termination was based on poor performance during his 90 days probationary period. Will we win this appeal? applies to California · 0 answers

Hello, I work for a company that one of their benefits offered to Full Time employees is PTO. I recently requested and filled out the PTO request forms for a few days in Sept. 2017 and also for this month (Nov) for 2 days. The other day i received my payc
Worked for this company since 2013 applies to Florida · 0 answers

I was asked to leave early and now they don’t want to pay my PTO days.
I currently put my two weeks at work but I was asked by mysupervisor to leave a week early. I was also informed that I had 5 PTO days un use. However, the company doesn’t want to pay me back for my ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can an employer ask for a doctor's note from when I was in the hospital recently, when I was not scheduled to work and therefore, did not miss any days of work?
My employer is telling me that I need to give them a doctor's note stating that I was in the hospital for a few days last week, but I was not scheduled to work and therefore, did not miss any days of ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I worked for a company for 5 yrs in Minnesota, I started looking for s new job just to do it. I found one and it sounded really good. Then 6 days later my mom had a stroke. I was still at my old job. I thought my mom was going to go into hospice so I told
I worked for a company for 5 yrs in Minnesota, I started looking for s new job just to do it. I found one and it sounded really good. Then 6 days later my mom had a stroke. I was still at my old job. ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I live in the state of Missouri I had eight days vacation occurred and what is one day away from taking four of them and I was fired now the company is saying that they don't pay occurred vacation time after termination so they will not pay me any of my e
I had eight days of occurred vacation time and one day away from taking four days of vacation I was let go from the company because they discontinued my job now they are refusing to pay the eight week... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

My HR Office at my place of employment did not tell me that I would be charged 7 days of personal time prior to my FMLA starting back in January 2017 and no documents that I signed stated I would be charged these days either. Can my HR office legally char
On the 19th of Jan 2017 I went out on FMLA for 12 weeks because I had ACL Reconstruction surgery in my left knee. I am a salaried worker so my 12 weeks off was paid for by my company. I returned to wo... applies to New York · 1 answer

If you get 2 weeks of paid vacation can an employer say if you take during peak season at company then they will take 2 days of vacation for every one used? I live in wisconsin
This employer gives 2 weeks of paid vacation every year use or lose and the companies peak season is summer time and boss is upset when I want to use time during summer he is now wanting to change han... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was forced to resign and placed on Admin Leave until 10-14-15, last day of employment due to being out on FMLA and going over my 12 weeks by 16 hours, two work days. My question is why wasn't I notified of my overage until after the fact. I was under th
FMLA Aporoved for own illness. Never received notice of any FMLA used or balances. Only until I had gone over by 2 work days, exactly 15.5 hours was I notified I no longer was covered and I was forced... applies to Texas · 0 answers

In Ohio can an employer strip away vacation days that have allready been earned for displineray action?
I missed a scheduled day of work and my employer took away 3 of my vacation days that were allready earned for the year. Is this legal?? I miss a scheduled work day so in return he takes 3 vacation da... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Co worker fired 2 days after being named as witness in my retaliation complaint
I had filed a grievance claiming I was being retaliated against for getting union backing for a wage dispute. I was suspsended for 3 days amongst other things. A co-wprker had come forward and told me... applies to New York · 1 answer

FMLA chronic and permanent conditions certifications
When you have an ongoing chronic and permanent illness such as epilepsy,does your employer have a right to demand you see your doctor every 60 days even though hes askign to see you once every six mon... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was given a raise in October. At the end of the year I had unused vacation days. Should these days be compensated at my new hourly rate or at my pay rate prior to October?
I would like to know what other companies have done as to when they adjust their PTO rates after giving an employee a raise. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer terminate employment without providing proof of why you're being discharged?
My employer terminated me today, she stated that she was told by the old D.O.N (who is no longer employed at our facility) that I was verbally told that 2 absences in my 90 probationary period was an ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

termination prior to end of 90 day probation
I am 2 days away from the end of my 90 day probation period. I have been in detox for 4 days and have been advised to go into inpatient treatment. Can I be terminated if I am in the hospital? applies to Texas · 2 answers

My wife has a contract that has a 90-day resignation notice is that excessive it's very difficult to find a job that will wait 90 days
She has a good job offer but they need her within 30 days and her current boss will not waive this 90-day clause in the contract is this legitimate is this legal? applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is there Non-compete still valid, if they delayed salary by 30 days
I signed non-compete agreement when i joined the agency X and started working with client Y. But agency started delaying my salary. Now they delayed salary by 30 days. So I decided to quit agency X, b... applies to New York · 1 answer

how do I right a demand letter for accrued vacation time at time of termination and Where do I file it what are the steps I need to take have 17 days left
In short I had hired a lawyer. she wasted my time and I now only have 17 days to file anything against my former employer and I do not know what and where I need to file. Thank You applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can a employer dock your pay for a no-call no-show
I work with this guy for a month I quit because I was only getting about 2 days a week and once I quit he told me that he was holding my check for 30 days after the 30th day I asked for my chick and h... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

When does the new bill granting sick days for Covid-19 school closers take effect
Ok, My plant is Closing is June anyway.. I would of had 4 weeks vacation. Now they are saying I don't have 4 weeks vacation. and all DE schools announced they will be shut down March 16th thru 26, I'm... applies to Delaware · 1 answer

Can a employer change your pay rate to minimum-wage because you didn't give them a full 10 day notice it was 8 days so now they are saying my last pay check will be paid to me in minimum wage a per hour can they do that??????
I didn't give my employer a 10 day notice of me changing jobs it was more like eight days and they told me that my last check I will be getting will be payed in minimum wage per hour because of that i... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I called my supervisor one morning I told him my ankle was messed up and I was going to the doctor I text him and he said okay so two days later the days I missed I got excuse from the doctor but I have to doctor's note and I call him this morning and now
called my supervisor one morning I told him my ankle was messed up and I was going to the doctor I text him and he said okay so two days later the days I missed I got excuse from the doctor but I have... applies to California · 0 answers

Was terminated on March 23, 2018. I was told it was for misconduct cursing. I have yet now 30 days later to receive any cobra information to extend my medical benefits can they do this? I have called numerous times left messages With no rest messages with
I am trying to find out about what do I do when I'm not offered COBRA benefits within 30 days from termination? applies to California · 0 answers

My retail company has placed a major event on the Jewish Holidays and I am required to work
Am I forced to work on my holidays? When I contacted HR I got fluff. They do not understand the importance of Rosh Hashana and YoM Kippour. As well as the 10 days between them. I am also forced to use... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

"Can my employer use my paid vacation hours without my consent" 2.0
"Can my employer use my paid vacation hours without my consent" Is a question I have that your answer doesn't seem to cover the scenario. I'm salary and I have a set number of hours to work a month, b... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

If I'm exempt and I work 40 hours in four days and take off one day, can my employer charge me a personal day for the one day missed
Can I be docked 8 hours if I worked 40 hours in four days and bang out on the fifth? applies to New York · 1 answer

Written Job offer and relocation started. pulled offer 3 days before last day 7 days before relo
Written job offer in Chandler arizona passed drug screen passed background check. Relocation check SENT. movers arrange to come pick up my stuff-By representative of company making offer 3 days before... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can I seek legal advice for being discharged for being sick?
I was discharged at my job of 10+ years for going home sick. I work as a paramedic, and did not feel right about being around sick patients whose immune systems are already compromised while I was sic... applies to New Hampshire · 1 answer

I am 65 and my job was eliminated. I was told in March of 2017 that why would I want to work so hard at my age. I was a manager and they decided to hire a senior manager over me. I worked 6 Days a week and 10 hour days. There was nothing in writing that m
There was nothing in writing nor did they tell me my work performance was not up to par. One day after they laid me off they hired a contractor. applies to California · 2 answers

what if there are fewer than 15 employees?
I have been subjected to various forms of discrimination over the course of my employment from my boss and finally decided to give my written notice to him, in which I stated that unless I received so... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Am I entitled to severance.
On Monday I was "asked" by my VP at a local hospital not to finish out the last 4 days of my emplopyment as Director of The Emergency Department and ICU because it was causing to much turmoil among th... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer take away vacation pay that she has already paid me for?
In January she told me I was in danger of going over my PTO days. I told her I would take the days unpaid then. She still paid me. Now she is threatening to take that pay back, even though she approve... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

how long do i have to file ?
how long do i have to file for discrimination? i called the eeoc and i was told 300 days. i was told he could not help me cause i was close to the limit. told me to call the springfield(oh) department... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Do I still get WARN Act pay if I find another job during the 60 days?
I was given a 60 day layoff notice and am looking for another job. If I find one am I still entitled to the 60 days pay? applies to California · 0 answers

employee didn't call or show up for work for 2 days
I had an employee who was a no call, no show for 2 days. Still haven't heard anything from them. Is this job abandonment? applies to Florida · 2 answers

can an employer make you work 6 days a week and not pay overtime if they keep hours below 40?
employer is working us 6 days a week, but only 5-6 hours a day applies to California · 0 answers

Hello, I have been working for my company 3.5 years I became full time January 2016 almost a year and a half our handbook states that after being employed for a year you receive 2 personal days 2 sick days and a weeks paid vacation. I have had to be out s
Full time for a year and 5 months applies to Virginia · 0 answers

60 day notice
I am under written contract at my current job. I have to give 60 days notice to leave. I have another job offer I want to take. I have a vacation approved, planned and paid for during that 60 days. Ca... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

"Temporary" layoff and severance
5 of 6 (not the manager) salary employees were layed off after being given 2 weeks verbal notice. I have a contract with the company that requires 90 days written notice or payment in lieu of. There i... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

My boss is a methadone addict and supplies to his employees when they can't find prescription pills and one being my husband. They all use at work (a machine/welding shop). I confronted my boss/ owner over a situation concerning my husband. He demanded I
I was paid under the table and only paid $40 a day. Sometimes 10-12 hr days and 7 days a week and also most holidays. No extra bonus or overtime. applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can I sue?
My contract has a clause requiring 90 days to terminate. The following clause has some statements where management can terminate for cause with no notice. So, I ma considering tendering my 90 days not... applies to New York · 0 answers

If an employee has vacation & personal time available can they still collect?
If an employer takes a few days off & an employee has a very fair amount of vacation & personal time available, do they have to take those days before being able to claim benefits? I have been unable ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I just got fired they said I could not work there cause I worked there before but I made it very clear I worked there I worked for 7 days I feel it's because I'm gay
They fired me because of previous employment they claim I believe it to be because I'm gay they knew I previously worked there I told the army interview seven days later they fire me? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

can a skelly hearing be scheduled 2 days after receiving notice?
I received notice of proposed dismissal on June 2, 2015 and am told my skelly hearing is this afternoon, June 4th. Is this legal? shouldn't I get at least a few days to prepare? applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer deny paying PTO if you called in during your last day of work? I had an emergency.
I put in my two weeks notice. My last two days I called in. I had an emergency and I do have the proof of the doctor visit. Can an employee deny payment of PTO for those days? applies to Florida · 0 answers

If my employer changes me from contractor to employee during this month (October 2015) does my paid time off and sick/personal days count as 2015 and get renewed during 2016? Or does my PTO & sick/personal days get deducted from 2016 ?? IN PA Thanks.
All above applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days stated on the form? Also do I have to resubmit
I was approved for FMLA for a duration of one year. The doctor stated the FREQUENCY 1-3 times per month and the DURATION 8 hours per episode. Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days state... applies to California · 2 answers

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

I submitted my resignation and was released from work 5 days prior to official resignation date. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for those five days?
I submitted my resignation on 1/17/2016 for my last day to be 1/29/2016. My manager then informed my that my services would not be needed after 1/24/2016. applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

If I can not return to my position full time(5 days 40 hrs) and can return 4 days 32hrs
does my company have the option to turn down I work 32hrs instead of 40 if I can achieve the same results in that amount of time? If yes can I file for unemployment since I can not return fulltime and... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

What is the maximum number of days, a employer can mandate an hourly employee to work in a row?
We are down to three hourly employee's, and one salary employee to run a store 24/7/365 days a year. Our boss is trying to force the hourly employees to work every single day. applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

I work five days but only get paid for four days per diem is this legal?
Employer stopped paying for lodging and meals. Now employer pays daily per diem and employees are responsible for lodging and meals. applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

My Supervisor has the employees submit for Vacation days 90 days in advance. 90-95% of the time we are denied so we never get to take our vacations. What's the law on this matter ? We work in a high stressful environment that requires some time off freque
My Supervisor has the employees submit for Vacation days 90 days in advance. 90-95% of the time we are denied so we never get to take our vacations. What's the law on this matter ? We work in a high s... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Overtime for 13 consecutive days
I know that you get overtime pay on the 7th consecutive day but, I can not find anything about the days after that. Does it continue on the each consecutive day after that or does it reset for a new w... applies to California · 2 answers

FIRED FOR HAVING AN OPERATION BEING ABSENT FOR 6 DAYS,,,COMPANY POLICY
Hi. I have been working for a candy company since Nov. 2003. In July this year I notified them I had to go into the hospital for an ascensing aorta aneurym,,requested a leave of absence.... They answe... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

can an employer demad an exept employe o wrk 150 hours in 10 days
as a salaried computer programmer was told today 2 das before vacation that I woul be required twrk 150 in next three weeks. Then reminded them of the vacation time about to start that they had forgot... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Doctor took me off work for five days due to post surgery complications. My boss never took me off the schedule forcing me to “call off” every single day. Can they do that?
I had hip surgery in September and there were some complications during and post surgery. Recently, my hip had swelled and was extremely painful. My doctor took me off work for five days, for resting ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I was diagnosed with torn minus in my knee the state took 7 months to schedule my surgery. Is there some kind of compensation I should be trying to get for the delay.
While working i injured my knee. I went to the doctor and they sent me to have a MRI. With in 30 days they said i had two mins cuss tares and needed surgery. 6 months later I was finely approved for s... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Why do I have to get a doctors note when I only have my asthma going on right now?
So I work at Chipotle and this is my second time calling off because of asthma. Asthma is a condition that will never take off. It just simply pauses within time. I get worse when the weather changes ... applies to California · 0 answers

I worked on a Saturday for 8 hrs I took two vacation days the following week my boss made me take my over time as a regular time and didn't use my vacation day is that legal if not what can I do?
I worked for 8hrs on a Saturday for some overtime then I had a family emergency and I took two days of vacation pay I show up to work to find out they took my over time and only paying me regular time... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

The home health care agency has been given 2 week notice that he does not require their services anymore. He has moved a family member here to take over, he has asked me and another nurse to help out 2 days a week. We have signed a non-compete paper. can
If the client chooses to leave the services of the company, but still wants some help 1 or 2 days a week when needed, can we do this if we have singed a non-compete agreement? He would be hiring us pr... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my employer deduct vacation pay from my last paycheck after he had already paid it to me earlier
I took a vacation in early July with about 3 days of vacation time I had left that my former employer had stated that I had left. About a month later, I gave my 2 weeks notice because I had received a... applies to New York · 0 answers

I employed by a public company in Texas. I was named acting general manager over 90 days ago, but not being paid that salary. Am I entitled to the general manager salary
I work for a public company in Texas and was named the acting general manager over 90 days ago. Am I entitled to the higher pay rate since it's been over 90 days applies to Texas · 0 answers

Florida non-compete for only working there 45 days- was still in prob. period
I resigned my job to accept this position. I was not informed of NCA until say I started. I was not paid what they told me I would make, I quit after 45 days. I was still in prob. period. they were to... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I was fired for not meeting 90 day probation period but i had been ther for more then 90 days, is that something i can sue the company for?
So i was ther for more then 90 days and then got fired and the reason they gave me was that i didnt meet ther probation period requirments. I was already getting p.t.o. wich i dont even think i got pa... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer give your scheduled days away without notifying you and can they do that before the payperiod is over?
I work in a salon as a massage therapist and as I was looking over the schedule I seen that my boss hired a new therapist and that she had reduced my normal work days and give them away to this new th... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Can my employer use my paid vacation hours without my consent
Took 3 days off for being sick. My employer used 2 days of my earned vacation without my consent applies to Ohio · 1 answer

can I be fired and kicked out for going into hospital and only giving me 3 days to get out
can I be fired for getting diabetes an going into hospital and gettin kicked out an gave me 3 days to get out... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

I feel I was laid off because I contacted H.R about my manager.
A fellow employee we're suspended from work for a minor incident that happened at work. The other employees suspension was lifted after a few days. Me on the other hand was off for 10 days. 3 days aft... applies to California · 0 answers

Can employers deduct vacation time for snow days?
My employer called a snow day last winter and phoned all of the employees telling us to not come in because of the weather. The next day I went to work and was informed that everyone had to put in a t... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Can i sue my boss a self contracter for hours n payin me under the table if i dint signt a contract
What can i do if i worked 2months straight night shift cleaning a restaurant 7 days week from 10pm to 6 am no days off n only got paid 1000 mon n boss refuses to sigh proof of hours that i worked and ... applies to California · 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

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

Can my current employer fire me for not signing a confidentiality and non-interference agreement?
My employer has offered me a raise as compensation for signing a confidentially and non-interference agreement but when given the contract days later I was told I would no longer be employed if I did ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

What is the value of my accrued vacation?
I recently left my employer in Illinois. I was able to find the law stipulating that they must pay me for my unused vacation; however, I was a salaried employee, and they are attempting to compensate ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

What can I do?
I have worked for a company for almost three years that does restoration after water or fires. I just got done removing black mold and asbestos from a home that took me and my partner 5 days to do so,... applies to Kentucky · 1 answer

My company changed my pto rate when i was promoted. I never signed anything and i would not have accepted the promotion had i known i was going to lose 10 vacation days a year. is this legal?
The contract that I signed says I should be accruing 16 hours of PTO per month, equaling to 25 or so days per year. now I can only accrue 15 total per year and I accrue as if I am a 1-year hire when I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I worked a week with a lot of overtime. Now my employer wants me to take a day off without pay to recoup their costs. Do I have to do this?
A special event required a week with quite a bit of overtime. Now my employer wants me to take several days off without pay. I have plenty of PTO to take days off. Do I have to take an unpaid day? applies to California · 0 answers

Suprvsr told HR I needed FMLA before I decided 2 have surgery. What can I do?
My supervisor requested FMLA from HR seven days before my doctors appt to discuss surgical and non-surgical options. My doctor and I decided to definitely schedule surgery but now I can't meet the 15 ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

My company got sold 5 days before my anniversary, am I entitled to an accrued vacation payout?
My company got sold 5 days before my 7th year anniversary. Everyone had a payout except me because I didn't make my anniversary. Is this correct? applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Can employer reduce salary and f/t hrs from 40 to 30 hrs and salary and expect work product to be the same as 40 hrs
***There has been a reduction in my salary by 25%. Reduction in FTE from 1.0 to .75 Salaried exempt Reduction of work days from 5 days a week to 3 or possibly 3 and 1/2 days per week. Reduction of wor... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

If an employer offered me a severance package and gave me 7 days to review it (written in the separation agreement) and a few days later rescinds the offer because I refused to sign a corrective action form. Is this a legally binding contract that they st
If an employer offered me a severance package and gave me 7 days to review it (written in the separation agreement) and a few days later rescinds the offer because I refused to sign a corrective actio... applies to California · 0 answers

I was ill and out of work for 4 days. My employer paid me for those days when I didn't have the sick time accumulated to cover it. Now they are making me work those hours to make up for it. Can they do that?
I was ill and out of work for 4 days, a total of 30 hours. I am a salary employee. My employer paid me for those days when I didn't have the sick time accumulated to cover it. It was my bosses decisio... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Vacation Pay After Layoff in California
My California company laid off employees on January 3rd, including me. I was given holiday pay for January 2nd. Since we are given 20 days vacation in a calendar year, should I be paid out those 20 va... applies to California · 1 answer

FMLA in a scheduled 50 hour work week
I am an “exempt” retail manager required to work 50 hours per week. I need to apply for FMLA due to my father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. My question is this: If I really only need the FMLA so th... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

What compensation can I expect when overseeing a student for 5 days, 4 nites consecutively?
I am an exceptional educational paraprofessional. I am being asked to attend a Nature camp to oversee a special needs student. The camp lasts 5 days and 4 nites. I may be on call by radio during the n... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was sick and called in the day before i was scheduled to work letting my boss know i was going to the hospital and was admitted for 2 days contacted her after i was released telling her i was still really sick and need more time at least 24 hrs before t
Was sick for 7 days made sure i let my boss know a day before every shift i was to work had dr note and was put on 90 day probation before ever being verbally or written warning applies to Oregon · 0 answers

My employer refuses to accept claims for unpaid wages after 120 days.... when it is truly owed.
Is there a time limit in which an employee can claim unpaid wages? My employer claims that unless I discover the error within 120 days.... I am not entitled to the money. Ooooppppsss... our computer s... applies to New York · 1 answer

What if your medical condition requires a longer absence than the 12 week FMLA allows?
My husband was hospitalized with a heart attack and after doing a heart cath, found that he would require open heart surgery. Because they gave him a blood thinner upon arriving at the hopital, they h... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

can earned vacation be taken away because change of policy
i had 12 days vacation already earned and was informed that in jan everybodys vacation would start over if you had any vacation left that it would be lost starting january 1st and start overthen and c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I took 2 vacation days off, when I came back to work I got demoted. Can that happen? I work in Tennessee
I took 2 days off, when I came back I was demoted. applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

In Illinois if I'm fired am I eligible for unused sick days
Am I entitled to unused sick days if I was fired applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can I still appeal for unemployment after 8 days if I refilled and stated in that I was appealing?
I quit my job due to my severe anxiety. I have a long history and 8 months earlier was givin medical leave at a different job for 2 months due to it. My physician clinic was temporary closed due to Co... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Can my employer deny FMLA because I was out for less than 14 days?
I had my doctors fill out two separate FMLA forms on two unrelated medical conditions. My work as denied the FMLA due to it being less than 14 days. This happened in October 2016, and Jan 2017. I rece... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Taking Accrued Vacation Days Before Time Useable
I gained my 1st five days vacation in 2008, to be used by 2009. 'Company got sold, salesman bought it, saying we only get 5 paid holidays and 5 paid days a year now for: personal time,vacation, bereav... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Resignation
I gave my two weeks notice, was asked to leave a few days prior to my last day. According to HR, my last day to work was 9/30/04 instead of 9/18/04. Is my employer supposed to pay me for the full two ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Hello. I’ve worked for FedEx freight for the past 13 years. Recently as of 2 months ago, I applied for a transfer down south and after talking to the local manager there, he assured me that everyone is working 5 days a week, even the lowest seniority fo
Hello. I’ve worked for FedEx freight for the past 13 years. Recently as of 2 months ago, I applied for a transfer down south and after talking to the local manager there, he assured me that everyone... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

Back in March of 2016 I was demoted from a general manager to a shift lead. I called my boss to inform her my grandmother had passed away. I asked her how does this work? Do I need to take vacation? She responded no you don't need to take vacation. You ha
March 2016 I was denoted from a general manager to shift lead. Grandmother passed away. I called my boss to inform her. I asked her if I needed to take vacation, how does this work? She said no you do... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

can I be forced to use vacation for a sick day?
my employer has a new policy where they force you to use your vacation for sick time. We accrue sick days, but if you do not have enough sick time in the bank and call in we now are forced to use a va... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

private contractor pay purposely withheld in California
I have my own company contracting my services, my company was hired to work at a company in silicon valley, I left the company after 45 days because their handeling of my payments. After leaving they ... applies to California · 0 answers

FMLA Certification incomplete
I am a union rep .My question is for an employee of the company. He went out on FMLA and the company gave him FMLA paper work. He gave it to his doctor. The doctor completed the paper work and returne... applies to New York · 1 answer

Vacation payout when laid off.
I have 8 days of vacation time that I had in contract when hired on. This was not earned vacation but part of my hiring package. Upon lay off I had 5 days remaining and was paid for one day because it... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

What is my rights ?
Had Doctor to fill out FMLA papers , which stated I suffered from copd, cronic sinutitus . I would have flare ups sometimes every month . Example tonsilillitis 4 times this year due to bacterial infec... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can I be denied certain days off due to my gender?
I'm 4th in seniority in my department of 6 1/2 years. I asked for my regular days off to switch from Thurs Fri to Fri Sat. I was told it cant happen because I am the only female on Saturdays. Though w... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Do you get three days off if your day off falls on a holiday
Our office is open seven days a week so if my day off falls on a holiday is that counted as my day off? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

8-12 informed manager I filed for intermittent fmla because I'm being harassed to work my days off (fri/sat/sun). I work 4 10-hour days M-Th. Fmla approved on 8/31 that I'm a caretaker for my mother and unavailable Fri,Sat,Sun. On 9/6 I'm informed my hour
8-12 informed manager I filed for intermittent fmla because I'm being harassed to work my days off (fri/sat/sun). I work 4 10-hour days M-Th. Fmla approved on 8/31 that I'm a caretaker for my mother a... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

my friend gave,'Big Lots' in Webster Tx.,two weeks notice, when he resigned,before taking his sick days and vacation accumulated, can they withhold compensation for the vacation or sick days earned in their employment,in the state of Texas?
Store name or Company:,'BIG LOTS!' Location: Webster; Texas applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my PTO hrs be taken to make up hrs on overtime hours missed?
My work place wants us to work 10 hr shifts 5 days a week, and 2 Saturdays with one off. Normal work week is 8 hrs 5 days, totaling 40. Can they take PTO after the 50 hrs, if we don't work the Saturda... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My work week runs thurs. Through wed. I work sun. Through mon. 7 days straight and get no overtime in florida why? Jerri
My work week runs thursday through Wednesday i get paid every 2 weeks so if i work 7 days straight sunday through monday i wont get overtime why? applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

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

If I quit my job and return two days later will my benefits be reinstated as if I never left.
I worked for my current employer for 8 years. At which point I accepted an offer from another company which didn't work out. Two days after I left my current employer I returned. My previous vacation ... applies to California · 0 answers

filed for retirement eft 2-17-23, injured on job 17 days later, 11-17-22. amp won't let me rescind retirement papers. I am on TDD. catastrophic arm injury. is ploy to get me off w.c. and onto state retirement. 60% less income than w.c. is this legal
as mentioned, 22 yrs with this employer, aged 70 now. thought I would retire 2-17-23, with 22 full yrs of service. injured 11-17-22 lifting aluminum walkway. torn triceps muscle. misdiagnosed and sent... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My final check is short, What can I do?
I was let go two days before my resignation date. My employer claimed they were paying me for the dates I was scheduled for up to my resignation date but my final check does not include the last two d... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

I am a Registered Nurse living and working in Michigan. I am employed by a nursing agency. This nursing agency offers full time benefits for employees working at least 36 hours a week (which I receive and pay into weekly) I am pre-scheduled for 3 days a w
All of the nurses in their homecare setting is being forced to work unscheduled wrk days without breaks or lunches uninterrupted away from the patient home. As much as 25 hours in one shift. applies to Michigan · 0 answers

HOURS REDUCED DUE TO LACK OF SUPERVISION
I WORK IN A OUTPATIENT REHAB CENTER WHERE THE PHYSICIAN NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE IN ORDER FOR US TO PROVIDE SERVICES. DURING THE PAST YEAR WE HAD PHYSICIAN AVAILABILITY FOR TWO OF THE THREE DAYS THE REHA... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I have been providing cleaning services for a company for the last 11 years. 7 days a week. Never once have been paid any benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance or overtime. (We are not on the clock, I come in after hours and get paid a salary)
Worked 11 years for the company 7 days a week. 364 days out of the year. Not once have they paid me benefits. (Paid vacation, Overtime, Health insurance.) Not under contract. For the first couple of y... applies to Nevada · 1 answer

Contracted Employee Looking for Vacation pay from Former Employer
I am a contract employee working at a medium-sized company. My former employers had suffered severe financial difficulties, including filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The client offered the chance, to my... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

my employer pais me for sick days due to employee health telling me to stay home becasue of covid. Now the company wants its money back becasue they say it was not covid related
Employer wants money back for paid sick days applies to Indiana · 0 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

i was fired 13 days before my fmla was to start is this legal
I was fired due to too many sick days in 2010. I had stayed in close contact with management. I was diagnosed with several critical things and was truly sick in 2010 just wanting to know if its leagl ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer require an employee to stay over their scheduled time?
When I was hired, nothing was said about having to stay 30 minutes or more after my schedule said i was to be off. Before I was hired for this job (fast food restaurant) I informed the lady interviewi... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Does vacation accrual method need to be available to employees?
I recently voluntarily left a position I had been in for two years. I gave two weeks notice as required in our employee handbook and I was let go three days early. I understand I have no recourse as P... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I gave a written 2 week notice. After working all but 3 days of it, my boss called and fired me, adding that ,
I turned in my 2 week written notice on 4-1-16. Today, my employer called me and fired me, staring my services are no longer needed. He added that since I won't be finishing out my notice (3 scheduled... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

my stop payment
I was working for a firm in Fifth ave 47th st. on july 2nd i told my employer that i am quiting my job and gave him a 30 days notice. my status there was H1 visa. In return he got wild on me and start... applies to New York · 1 answer

Company Wide Vaction days for 4th July- legal requirment?
Is an employer legally required to give full time employees a specific number of 'company vacation days' ie X-Mas/New Years/4th July every year- or is it up to the companys disgression and on a year l... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Employee took vacation, HR paid their full wages. Is there a way to recoup the 3 days from employee?
Employee was paid in full before it was noticed that she was overpaid by 3 days of vacation. Can we somehow get that back? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

FMLA/ restoration not key employee
A week before returning to work from FMLA, my work provided me the completed form for Family and Medical Leave Act Request, this form states on the second page that I am not a key employee and that th... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Getting paid 5 days after pay period, is that legal?
The end of our pay period is on Friday (bi-weekly) we use to get paid that day then it was moved to Monday then to Tuesday and now to Wednesday. We are not getting paid until 5 days after our pay peri... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can my husband be fired for taking me to my doctor appointments?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and so far my husband has taken four seperate days off from work to take me to my appointments as I have no one else to take me and I can't drive. I have four more appointments ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

nanny overtime
I have a nanny who is scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with 1 wk sick, 1 wk vaca and paid holidays to start. Our family takes more than 1 week vacation every year, but cannot afford to pay her for t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

in the state of Missouri can my employer change our work week from five on two off to ten on four off, just to not have to pay us overtime
we have to work ten days on and four days off just so my employer doesn't have to pay us overtime applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I think my boss is targeting me because of intermittent FMLA use. Can I do anything about this?
I think my boss is targeting me because of FMLA use. I work for the post office, and I was awarded intermittent FMLA in October (it is now January) to provide care for my disabled spouse. At the end o... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Hello I have worked at a company for 7 years which has a union. The company gives out 10 vacation days for 1,000 of work per year, one of those vacation days is called an emergency vacation day. I had to use mine per doctors request the other day and now
I saw the doctor the day I used my emergency call off vacation and am scheduled for a stress test the following week. But they say I need a doctors excuse and I don't have one applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

maternity leave and vacation
Good Day, I am a citizen of US and work for a non-profit organization. I am 7.5 months pregnant and I was informed today that my last day of work will be december 2, 2005 and that my position is elimi... applies to New York · 1 answer

I didn't file any weekly claims within the first 28 days. What are my options now?
It's been two months since I filed a claim for unemployment benefits, and it turns out ive been approved. However, I have not filed the initial weekly claim. Since I'm well over the 28 days since the ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Can a Holiday policy reduce the number of Holidays for some employees while granting to most?
Company policy is 12 paid holidays, received only if scheduled to work those days. Some workers required to work weekends. New policy makes most Holidays fall on Mondays. E.G. Workers who don't work o... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Sick pay/pto confusion on check stub
My bf has been at his company for almost a year and it is a very small company (less than 10 employees). His check stubs have never listed how many sick hours he has, according to state law they shoul... applies to California · 0 answers

My doctor will only certify FMLA leave once a year
I don't know what to do or what I can do. I live in Ohio and my employer wants us to recertify every 30 days, which is okay for me I don't use this too often. But my doctor has a different point of vi... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Hello, I currently live in Las Vegas, NV. My daughter is currently working Hollister part-time approximately 30 hours a week and going to college fulltime. she has some scheduled days and she has call in days. She must call in 1 hour prior to a tentative
Can an employer make an employee be on call 1 hour prior to work. Scheduled times on call multiple times a week. applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Docking salary pay due to doctor's note
I am a salary employee. On my paycheck stub bi-weekly it states I am paid for 80 hours (40 per week), though as salary at my job it is understood that we are to work 50 hour work weeks. I have not sig... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Changing Company Holiday Schedule
Our company's employee handbook lists the company paid vacation schedule. On the bottom of the page, there is the disclaimer that the schedule is subject to change. The schedule includes, as paid vaca... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My employer is asking for s Drs note from two weeks ago, can they do this and I never recieved the Notice of rights and responsibilities.
My 46 year old sister, who happens to be a single mother just had a c-section and a tubal 4 weeks a go, 2 weeks ago I missed two days of work to help her because she could barely get around and under ... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

Vacation and Sick day.
Hello, I worked for a couple of hours, 5 days a week right after my employment for a janitorial service to earn extra income. The company is from Topeka. They lost the bid early December or November s... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Do I have a case for wrongful termination
I have 30 plus successful years in my related field, I changed companies in May of this year (replacing the bosses son)and was recently terminated after sending my boss an email which addressed issues... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Changed Vacation Earned Date.
My company (located in CA) changed form issuing vacation on our anniversary to every January 1st. it is now the 7th I put in my "two week notice" and i have 104 Hours of vacation time in my vacation v... applies to California · 0 answers

Vacation time agreed to at time of hire then changed after quitting?
I was rehired by my old employer after being gone for about 1.5 years (I was there for 7 years prior). My rehire offer letter stated that I was to return with 4 weeks vacation. I only worked 5.5 month... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I was given provided a separation agreement and given 2 days to conside the offer. I am declining the offer how do I communicate this to the employer.
I was out sick last week and when I returned on Monday with a note I was provided a separation agreement. I was told by management and hr I had 2 days to consider the agreement or other disciplinary a... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I have fmla. Intermittent days from July 2015 to July 2016. I've been on this fmla for 7 months and my hr department sent letters to my doctor requesting more info. My doctor called me and told me this. She said she cannot fill anything out without my con
Is this considered fmla harassment. I also was approached by a supervisor three days after hr sent paperwork to my doctor to sign for more fmla paperwork. I fused to sign and the next day I was FedEx ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can a deadline be imposed on my FMLA decision?
As I was considering whether to go on FMLA leave, my public [state] employer (through my direct supervisor) stated to me, in a face to face meeting, that I had exactly 20 mins right then to decide whe... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Peers review your FMLA certification. absent four days.
I have worked with the employer for 3 1/2 years without attendance or performance issues. I had some personal problems and was overwhelmed and stressed. I called in to my manager, who is also the bene... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am a 52 yr old nurse who is on modified duty. I was suspended for expired BLS. Can I get my pay?
What I mean is that I feel since I was on modified duty, why did I have to renew my BLS which requires I get on my knees to perform the compression. My director originally told me Thursday 2/1/18. I t... applies to California · 0 answers

what are the rules regarding death of 2 family members 9 days apart
back in aug of 2010 my older brother (by older brother i mean he has lived with us my whole life but he's not related by blood)vehicle was hit by a train and he died a few hrs later from his injuries.... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

AM i entitled to receive payment for vacation time earned and not taken when I resign?
Over the past few months my supervisors have been on "witch hunt" for information to get me on. Due to the constant feeling of dread I have not taken my allotted vacation time I have earned. The compa... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I have been on intermittent FMLA leave since 2013. I feel I am being harassed by HR over my certification. I was approached last June by HR and told they contacted my doctor to verify every day I had taken off since Jan. 1..I did not give permission for t
I have worked at my place of business for 11 years..I was diagnosed with migraines years before I started working there. Once I found out about FMLA ..I approached hr...and got my doctors certificatio... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Hi, I'm working in a medical device company in CA. I was put on LOA when the COVID started for about 6 weeks. Our HR didn't let me go on LOA and file for unemployment before they forced me to use all of my vacation days that I had, and there was no other
Hi, I'm working in a medical device company in CA. I was put on LOA when the COVID started for about 6 weeks. Our HR didn't let me go on LOA and file for unemployment before they forced me to use all ... applies to California · 0 answers

what are my options with an employer who has not given me final pay
on the 28th of february, my wife attempted to cash four of my paychecks. there was only enough money in my employers payroll account to cash two of them. my boss had left for the day so I tried to cal... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Was a full time employee, cut to two days per week in Aug. Our vaca is given at the beginning of each year...are we entitled to paid vaca we take after Aug?
No written policies other than vacation is earned the year before and available to use Jan 1 following year. So our assumption is that whether we work two days per week or 5...we should still get our ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My boss holds out first check i started on Sept 23 and i am getting my first check fifteen days later while a guy who just started on a Thursday after my full week is getting his on tje same day as me. How can he get his check in nine and im getting my fi
My boss holds out first check i started on Sept 23 and i am getting my first check fifteen days later while a guy who just started on a Thursday after my full week is getting his on tje same day as me... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

If you're fired from a job within your first 90 days because you were sick and and had a dr. Excuse but they wouldn't accept it and they tried to force you to work your weekend off to make it up but you couldn't and tried to explain but they refused to li
I missed 3 consecutive days that I had severe migraine, vomiting and abdominal pain And BP thru the roof. I had dr. Excuse but they said they didn't accept dr. Excuse and said if I didn't work the Sat... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can you have more than one FMLA if one is for a family member an then one is for self or combined?
I would like to find out if you can advise if you work for a company and you was taking FMLA for a sick parent and has used that time (35 days so far) and now myself have been put out because I have c... applies to Texas · 2 answers

FMLA time
I am currently on intermittent FMLA leave in order to care for my disabled son. My boss is extremely against FMLA to the point of putting a letter in my file for excessive absenteeism. Since I also ha... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

How can I get the Federal court to help me.
Can the Federal Court scrutinize the EEOC's actions? I feel cheated. I had a retaliation case with a reasonable cause finding. We had conciliation. Investigator told me I didn't need attorney because ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Lifelong disease with approved intermittent FMLA being denied 12 weeks
Over two years ago I was diagnosed with a lifelong disease completed paperwork and was approved intermittent FMLA. Close to my one year anniversary was told we work on a rolling basis and my days woul... applies to Texas · 1 answer

HR/Supervisor conduct
I have missed several days work for debilitating migraines for which I am seeing 3 doctors. (and I have that documentation) I took it upon myself to hand my neuroligist an FMLA document to complete be... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Payroll not processed timely/Employees receive direct deposit on diffent days
My company has on numerous occasion not processed payroll timely. Although everyone is on the same payroll cycle employees receive their direct deposits on different days. I haven't received my payche... applies to New York · 0 answers

I have intermittent FMLA for the migraines I suffer. Two or three years ago my employer started requiring me to get my papers filled out twice a year. So on June 30 my FMLA expires. What I didnt understand was they were also going back a year and checking
I have worked for the company 8 years. The nurse is working with me, checking every few days to see if I qualify yet, I just feel this is a type of harrassment because my using the FMLA is inconvenien... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Is COBRA Option for Employer?
I was terminated from my position less than 30 days ago (not for cause, for failing to meet performance guidelines -- although there were no performance guidelines). My benefits were cancelled three d... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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 my employee withhold a pay raise from me while giving other employees a raise becasue I am going on a non-medical leave of absence for 90 days?
I am going to take a leave of absence from my job in Texas with a thrift shop (non-profit) and go to to work for the IRS for 90 days. Can my employer withhold a raise I am promised (along with other e... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My company has a policy that states any salary employee must give 30 days notice or they will not pay out vacation time. They did not include in the policy anything about using the vacation time before leaving. I have given a 2.5 week notice and planned o
If any clarification is needed I can try to explain further, but the short version is, my company's policy says 30 days or no payout of vacation time, but doesn't say I can't use it. They are now sayi... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Please Help Me :(
I've worked at a temporary company for the last 4 years. The new year just started, as did our vacation days (I didn't have any left from last year). The first week of the new year I took vacation bec... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

I have employee contract with company that says: we have to give two weeks notice to resign. I did this and two days before my resignation date, without notice and spreading words out to other drivers that I was fired. By my dispatcher. She is the one spr
Wrongful termination after I gave them two weeks notice and two days before that date that an employee was spreading words to other employee that I was fired. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can you be paid for full time employment by one company then use the time you are supposed to to be working for that employer to work another job?
My wifes boss is being paid full time to perform duties as boss. He is there 1-2 days per week. When he is supposed to be at this job he is actually working anther job on the days he is absent. Is thi... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

i quit and hours cut from 5.97 to 5.15 is this legal
i quit my jobs because of difficulties with my manger. she didnt accept my notice of only 9 days. she would only take the full 14. she told me she was cutting my pay to 5.15 if i gave the notice. i co... applies to Georgia · 2 answers

Can i take do anything more
The owner would say "you did not have kids when I hired you". I had to miss 3 days of work while my supervisor had missed two of those same days to go with her husband to take his father to have a col... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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I got my last check from employerX and it has my vacation payout and last week of work pay on it. I immediately noticed that it looked less than what i anticipated. They got the vacation pay right, bu... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

If your employer tells you that you are required to work for free do you have to?
My employer says that my my contract (offer letter) says that i am required to work extra days. However, when i asked if this was paid, i asked if it was paid and they said no, it was mandatory volunt... applies to California · 0 answers

Am I due my vacation pay
I was trying to disipline a subordinate where I was a supervisor. The employee refused to perform a tasks wich I assigned her to do and walked out. A few days later my supervisor called myself and the... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can my employer deny me leave for 2 days to attend to the care of my autistic child?
I asked for 2 days off emergently to care for him during a last moment transition to a new school. I informed the employer as soon as we made the decision which was literally 4 days before he was to s... applies to New York · 0 answers

Can a severance be reduced by the amount paid during the WARN act?
Was recently laid off, company paid the 60 days for the WARN act, and now for the severance, which becomes effective on the last day of employment, which is at the end of the 60 days of the WARN act, ... applies to California · 0 answers

For Intermittent FMLA - can your employer make you take your PTO time?
I have been approved for up to 3 days a month for intermittent FMLA. My employer has been making me use PTO/Vacation Days when I am out. I thought FMLA was an unpaid day (if needed) to secure your pos... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

if I go over the 60 days but not the 12 weeks can the company fire me
can a company fire you for using 60 days of the 12 weeks of your FMLA applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is it a wrongful termination if my employer fired me after she receive garnishment judgement for me and fired me stating poor work performance?
My employer received a garnishment judgement for me and she was given 20 days to answer it,but before the 20 days passed she let me go accusing me of poor performance. Before she fired me she keep on ... applies to Nevada · 0 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

Severence Package/WARN Act
My company is closing down and doing mass lay-offs. They are offering a Serverence package, however the terms were not consistent with that of the WARN act. WARN act states that an employer must give ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Can an employer withhold wages, if I refuse to sign a contractor agreement?
After being laid off, I worked for my former employer as an independent contractor. As an independent contractor, I provided consulting services to a customer of my former employer. The contract was f... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I was out 1 Monday I was sick, the following MOnday because my mom was in the hospital. my supervisor wants to see something showing that my mom was in the hospital, otherwise she will give me 2 days off without paying. is this Legal? she does it to every
on 04/17 Monday, I was sick I did called in, on 04/24/17 I called in because my mom was in the hospital, my supervisor asked me to bring a note stating that my mom was ill, otherwise I will be sent ho... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin... applies to California · 2 answers

Recently i took a job in AZ with a relocation offer at my 30 day in duty. Its been 68 days and the p
Recently i took a job in AZ with a relocation offer at my 30 day in duty. Its been 68 days and the payment is not with yet. Its something i can do or any law that protect me? applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my Employer call for an Attendance Investigation after each Intermittent FMLA day I take?
Hello and thank you in advance for your help. I have been with the same company for over 21 years now. My attendance has never been exemplary. However, I am a good employee. My performance evals are a... applies to California · 0 answers

A few days before this I was given my yearly review it was almost perfect besides I was late a few times but given 1500 raise. End of Oct beginning Nov brief moment meaning a few days I had a Intertraction with my first ast. texting not sex I was in deep
I feel like I was discriminated against I'm a woman. All supervisors and higher ups knew about his discretions for past 4 years he deliberately preyed on me when I was vulnerable and depressed severe ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

What are my right as an independent contractor. My last company hasn't paid me in 2 months. Im net45
I have worked or the same company for 3 years as an independent contractor. A very large corporation bought out the company in 2008 and I was kept on as an independent contractor. I have yet to be pai... applies to California · 0 answers

I worked for an employer in Wisconsin, I was fired after 29 business days. Does the non compete I signed when I accepted the job still apply? The contract says it applies for 2 years after leaving the company for whatever reason. Fyi, I live in Illinois a
The company fired me for "culture fit" after 29 business days. The non compete seems vague. The employer is in Wisconsin. I live in Illinois. Does IL or WI law apply? Is the non compete enforceable? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Missed Holidays while on Intl Travel
Last year I did a fair amount of international travel for my employer (~120 days). As a result, I was abroad and working for 8 of the 9 published US holidays in our employee handbook. When I asked for... applies to New York · 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

Can my company deduct my medical leave of absence from my Time of service time?
I am an administrative assistant in California. I recently went out of work unexpectedly in November 2016 and on my return to work I was informed that my medical leave of absence was going to be deduc... applies to California · 0 answers

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

How long can take a decision from the USPS district?
I am usps carrier in probation Delivering hit a car that was parked next to the mailbox. Minor damage. I did everything I supposed to do and they told me that I cannot drive until the decision is done... applies to Florida · 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

What do I do about reduction of hours?
I work for a small dental practice. I have been there for almost 6 years and I have never called off. The only days I have missed were approved vacation days. I was was hired as a full time employee. ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

I let go for poor job performance after 15 years of employment
Feb 12 2011 my company gave me two weeks of severance. The HR manager said I could not negotiate because it was not a layoff. Normally in a layoff and in some firings my company gives 2 weeks per year... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

I was working through staffing and was at my 90 days and a former co worker that was hired in the company said I sexually harassed her after I had told her that I was having issues with her niece. Even though she has cut up with other employees plus smack
I had said something to another older female about her but being getto booty as well as other male employees too. Later down the road she came by me on her lift and I pinched her butt. Just joking wit... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain, I had to go down to 5 hrs. a day due to this and I'm under doc
I had chronic back pain for over a year and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia this past July. I had to have my doctor send papers to corporate about my condition and what I can and can't do, I had to re... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My employer is holding my check until Monday because I missed a few days due to my son being sick and the roads being bad can he do that
I missed Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday due to my son being sick and I have dr slip for those days then the roads got bad and school cancelled so I had to take off today also because of the roads I ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

When I started my job last June I was given 10 days of vacation to use (which would renew after a year of employment) I used 5 days in Febreuary, however in March the vacation policy was changed to be from January 1st to January 1st. I was told that since
The policy was changed in March of this year, which made it impossible for me to know that I would lose all of my vacation time for the previous year which I was saving up and already be half way thro... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Can my employer throw my personal belongings away?
My supervisor grabbed everything from my cubicle and put a sign that said trash and the cleaning crew threw it away. I noticed several days later (I don't work in the office every day) noticed things ... applies to California · 0 answers

What can we do?
I am disabled and my Mother helps me during the day while my husband works. Recently the employer he is working for moved him to the night shift which is taking a toll on us because he is my care give... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

New Sales Job changed how pay scale works
I recently was hired for a sales position. For two weeks I was told that I would be given a base pay if I worked 6 days or did 14 demos a week. I was to be payed weekly. Now I am being told that I wil... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Non compete contractor (non employee) situation
I have been working as a 1099 contractor for a guy (company "A") who has placed me as a contractor via another company (copmany "B") to a big firm (Company "C"). Company "C" allows contractors from on... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Was I wrongfully discharged?
I have been working for the same company for little more than a year and was fired today for work performance and was told they are going in a different direction. Last August I was injured and did no... applies to Florida · 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

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 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

Severance being denied, vacation request taken as resignation
Worked for a company for 10 years. Contract was ending 9/30. I had 5 weeks vacation saved up. Put in a vacation request for 10 days, coming back 2 days prior to end of contract to turn in company item... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Is it illegal if Im pregnant and was in the hospital for a week due to complications. After that week I was cleared to return to work by my doctor with a note excusing my day's missed. My job fired me. They are a Christian restaurant and I feel like I was
I was in the hospital due to compications and I had a medical excuse from my doctor for the days missed. I was cleared to return to work but still terminated for missing those days. Last year a male e... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Being run out of my job for discrimination AND am filed as "exempt" and don't think I should be
I am an �exempt� employee for a travel firm which plans meetings and requires me to travel at least once per 6 weeks for about 10 days. When I was hired in April 2004, I was told I would receive payme... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

should this job be Exempt or Non-Exempt?
My title is "Field Engineer" my duties are: installing, repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and trouble shooting point of sale computer systems. I supervise no one. I am required but compensated for us... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

I work as a medical livery driver in Massachusetts and work 60hrs a week at 14 dollars an hour but no overtime. Is this right? I did research and i am really not a independent contractor nor sub contractor because i am supervised after every stop and told
I work as a medical livery driver in Massachusetts and according to them i am a independent contractor or a subcontractor but after reading the law o am not. They tell me where to go and who to pick u... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

My wife is taking PTO and is being told she will need to make up the missed work via OT.
My wife is taking 3 days of approved PTO (submitted over a month ago) at the beginning of next week. Her supervisor just told her that since they are understaffed, that she will need to work overtime ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

If a company is selling one of their locations.
If at the beginning or the store closing your dm assured you not to worry and that he would have a position for you. Well that was two months ago. Since then I've never missed a day I've been one of t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer holding back wages stating I owe him money for car damages
Thank you very much for your answer. Three months ago I was laid off for lack of work. I had had the job for 5 years with no problems. Two weeks after I was laid off the former employer called and ask... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can an employer make you pay back front loaded sick time?
I've worked with a company for about 4 months (in Los Angeles, CA), after 90 days the owner said that he would front load my sick days instead of making me accrue them and was clear that I could take ... applies to California · 0 answers

I received a lay off notice of 90 days with 30 days severance pay, but just recieved a job offer from another company. What am I lawfully required to foreclose to the employer that laid me off? Thank you in advance.
I received a lay off notice and severance agreement on 8/31 and received a job offer on 9/1 from another company. What do I lawfully have to disclose to the company that has laid me off? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can an employer cut my salary for time off?
I am normally a salaried employee; I do not get overtime pay, and I am paid the same wage every week regardless of hours worked. I told my boss I would not be in the building for a couple days next mo... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Is sick leave the same as FMLA?
I was out sick for 5 days with Flu and Strep Throat. My employee benefits include short term disablity benefits with full pay. My employer sent FMLA forms home for me to fill out. They indicated I has... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

(usps) notice of removal action for fmla absences was cancelled. what does that mean?
9/2009 notice of removal given to employee. 10/2009 notice recinded for fmla covered days. 1/13/2010 another notice of removal more covered days used. while in non-pay status til greivence arbitration... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can my employer require a physician's statement stating the reason for absence?
I have had to use more sick leave more than usual since August 2011 (14 sick days, 9 vacation days). Family issues with a family member's drug use, my daughter's separation from her husband in which s... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

My 16 year old daughter was working on a job and was being sexually harrassed by a 27 year old man. Several employeed heard him. Told her he was going to handle her when she gets home. She is his wife. He did this several days. I made her quit. Do i have
My 16 year old daughter was working at a grocery store. For several days, she had been sexually harrassed by a 27 year old man. He would say, I'm going to handle u when i get home. Telling customers, ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Consultaning Company Non-Compete applicable nation wide
I am a consultant at a Consulting company. After accepting the job they gave me a non-compete to sign which bars me from working for competitors or starting a company in the field which they are doing... applies to New York · 0 answers

Was I fired or not?
Hello my name is Ron D. I worked for be shell gas station speedee mart. I Been there 5 years I have never called in, and I was the only one who would cover everyone else's shifts or coming in on my da... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

I'm a nurse at a local facility and I wrote up an aide for some major things that were witnessed and I'm return she first told everyone at work that I abused a resident. Then waited 2 days after supposed abuse to report to DON. Then a week later at 9pm I
I am a nurse supervisor and wrote up an aide for neglect non care of several residents which were witnessed by other supervisors and families. Now she has claimed I abused another resident that I'm no... applies to Ohio · 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

Is it fair to dock work hours after filing a grievance against a manager?
My daughter, a recent college grad has worked for a well known sandwich shop for nearly 2 years. A recent new manager was very rude to her. She filed a grievance with HR corporate. Now the manager has... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Fired before 90 days probationary period for medical condition
There is an employee whom before completing the 90 days probationary period informed the company of a treatable medical conditions unrelated to the work he performs. He will have to be absent from the... applies to Florida · 1 answer

my fmla was denied because my doctor didn't get the paper work done in time now I might lose my job what can I do it was only 2 days late and I called the leave center asking for more time but no one responded
called leave center every other day for a week before it was due to tell them I was not seeing the dr in time. she don't fill out the papers without an appointment. case manager never even called me. ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Am I being retaliated for filing for FMLA?
I recently filed for intermittent FMLA due to missing work because of severe migraines. I missed work this passed Wednesday due to this. My FMLA paperwork has not been approved yet as I have not recei... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

if you have vacation left and your employer is closing the office 3 days a month due to low patient volume can they make you use your vacation or can you take it unpaid
I have a week of vacation left that im using for a scheduled vacation at christmas this has been approved by my employer since july recently we have had low patient count so he decided he was going to... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I am a mother to a 4 year old with Down Syndrome dealing with discrimination at my job. In 2013 after a friendly manager warned that upper management was complaining about my time out of the office, I requested FMLA. I have worked at my company for over 1
I have worked for my company for over 18 years with no issues or bad review. Now I have a child born with a lifetime disability and I qualify for intermittent FMLA and now they are saying I am not doi... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

I have ptsd, bipolar, adhd add combine so psychiatrist filed out fmla for me an approved by work 6 months down the road I had a heart attack an was of work 4 months went back to work some time later needed go in treatment for mental health. When I return
I was on paid leave both times I was off. I was in treatment center 49 days and left early against medical advice because problems at home with family. I took care of things called work 6 days after l... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

When I retire how can I take my 252 EIB funds and my 233 PTO amounts both The hospital never mentioned about what EIB was. They say you have to use 3 days of PTO before you can get EIB benefits. I want to retire very shortly and could use the funds toward
Worked for 12 yearsat a hospital and am ready to retire. How can I collect my 252 hrs of EIB unused. Sopposed to get 233 PTO hrs. Never new I had this EIB account Hospital says need to take 3 days PTO... applies to Texas · 0 answers

i was on leave because i was in the hopsital and my doctor gave me a note to give to my work. i asked if i could use my personal hours because i knew i didnt have enough sick hours. they had told me yes that was okay. but when it came to pay day i wasnt p
i had a doctors note saying i had to stay home for a couple of days because i was in the hospital. my eyes were swollen shut. i feel like i got lied to from my manager because i asked to use my person... applies to California · 0 answers

What do I do after quitting one company for another upon their request and I havent worked since?
I worked for a company, found a better job. The company I was going to told me that I couldn't put in a two week notice because they needed me to start the next week. I quit the job and have worked tw... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Can my employer work me 12 days straight?
I work alone at a retail store in California, Weds-Sun with Monday and Tuesday off. I’m hourly, non exempt. Once every quarter my company flies me out to Texas for meetings and that work week begins... applies to California · 0 answers

Questio about seeking reimbursment
My company had me on furlough for several months.....before that things were slow and when i was working it was mostly out of state that they kept sending me. (I do constuction So recently they put me... applies to Nevada · 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

Promised Benefits
Despite the year long posting of our holiday payment schedule (we are only paid for Independence day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's), my boss has decided not to pay for Christmas or New Year'... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employer recently approved my FML paperwork allowing me to work from home 2 days a week. Now they have came back and told me that I am no longer approved to work from home. I have only used 1/2 day of FML working at home, how is this right?
I was hospitalized for internal bleeding, with follow up testing due to crohns. My employer asked I fill out FML paperwork which my doctor did. My employer approved my paperwork for working 2-3 days f... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

If my supervisor speaks to other employees about my personal matters in a negative way to make them upset with me is that defamation or slander?
I was off work for 3 days due to a death of someone close to me and while I knew I would not receive the company's bereavement pay, I was also told that I could take the 3 days and use my accrued pers... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer search your belongings without you'r permission?
I am currently working for a fast food chain where the new manager searches our belongings (bags, coats, etc) to see if we are bringing food back home. I have told my manager many times that I do not ... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I was hired at a hospital In ohio on Feb 6th 9 days into my orientation I got really sick and had to miss 4 days of work. My boss told me not to come back until I was better and would have to have a doctor's excuse. The doctor released me to go back to wo
I was hired on Feb 6th at a hospital in marietta ohio. 9 days into orientation I got really sick. I had gone to the doctor 3 times in that week trying to get better. I had talked with the nurse superv... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can I refuse to answer questions that may get my office manager fired?
My job is to mail out the acct-receivable statements. I have found that the office manager has been moving money from one account to another. Example, your 90 days past due on an account. She will tak... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Problems with illness/employer
My employer has a three doctor excuse per calander year limit. I have used all 3 doctor excuses, 2 of those were for the same medical condition and additional 2 more for a total of 4 for the same cond... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

My mom was demoted from salary to $11 dollars a hour on her 90 day probation period for having pneumonia with a doctors note. She kept going to work but kept getting more sick. Doctor wanted her to stay home for 5 days .Is this legal??
My mom was demoted from being a goodwill manager on salary to working nights for $11 a hour. She has pneumonia and also has a doctors note for 5 days. She’s also on her 90 day probation period. They... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Do I have to take my vacation time before I can take medical leave (FMLA)?..They told me I can take my next years vacation time, I don't want to, do I have to take any vacation time before taking medical leave? Thank you
Hi, I was in hospital for a few days, I have no sick days or vacation time left, human resources told me they can use my next years vacation time to cover for my attendance... I am going to need more ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

I signed an non compete clause when I join a trucking company for them to train me and get my cdl. Before my training was completed I was let go due to not passing there road test. Anyways I have been unemployed for 30 days with a cdl i cant use cause I'm
I was let go from a trucking company who also train me to pass the dot road to get my cdl. Before completeing my training to become a company driver I was let go. Since I sign a contract with them I a... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

I was fired from American airlines for accepting 5 dollars for a smart cart at DFW airport without any warning at all. This was my first offense.
I was fired from American airlines for what was considered accepting a cash tip. This was my first time doing something that would result in any type of discipline. I was fired without any warning. Wh... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I gave my 30 days notice per my contract. My employer announced that she is giving a hazard pay bonus for hours worked from March 2020 up to the current date. She stated that I will not be receiving this bonus because I gave notice. I will still be employ
I am currently employed but gave my 30 days notice. There isnt anything in my contract regarding bonuses or hazard pay. I will still be an employee when these bonuses are disbursed. The hazard pay bon... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Do I qualify for unemployment?
Hi, I am in a leadership development program at work, which lasts 2 years. Last Nov, I was approved for FLMA and was told that when I come back, I will need to repeat the second rotation, when I chall... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My name is Isaac my check was short 6 days I worked 12 in the coner of my check it said your houly rate has been reduced I was never inform. intill I receive the check. Can I file a claim
My check was short 6 days n my hourly rate was changed with out noticed. I found out it was when I looked at my check. I was not paid for my 12days was only paid for six it stated important notice on ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

I worked for 30 years and accrued over 1,000 hours of long term sick time. With the new law, they wiped out all accumulated sick time, is this legal. They did not grandfather it although they said they would
Our sick time was divided into 2 banks, short and long term. Short term was out under 7 days. Long term bank could be used if out more than 7 days. I have never used the long term in 30 years. Since t... applies to California · 0 answers

non compete signed at 15 I didn't understand and it was explained. I am now asked not to return to work.
I was offered a job at 15 years old. I completed application and signed documents. Just learning that one doc was a non compete clause. I was asked not to return because I couldn't work two school day... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was written up for an incident at work that happened 2 weeks ago but now 3 days later they said there opening an investigation and have currently suspended me from work and say I may possibly be terminated at work. Is this wrongful since I have already
I work at a retread plant and we are not allowed to turn off the computer that scans the product, only the supervisor can. The computer kept going off for false readings , which happens alot, but this... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am employed in North Carolina and my employer is sending me to a training class. I normally work 8 hour days, but the required training class is only 6 hours, and I have been told that I will have to use PTO to cover the remaining time for my work day t
I am scheduled by my employer to attend four training class's, and I normally work 8 hour days, but the class is only 6 hours. I have been told that I will need to use my PTO to cover the remaining 2 ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Can I work 7-10 days straight without overtime?
I work for a hotel. They define their "work week" as Friday-Thursday. I work 8 hours a day at least. I managed to have the fortune of working WEEK 1: Sunday, (not monday),Tuesday-Friday (5), and WEEK ... applies to California · 0 answers

My grandfather passed a few weeks ago and it the policy at my job says that they give you three bereavement days thats paid for but they have not paid me what do I do
On my way to work one night I got a call from my sister when I answered the phone she told me that my grandfather had died so I continue to go to work anyway not really ready to face the reality of wh... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

My new boss has taken away all acomodations regarding my FMLA
I have been on FMLA since 2008 for acute rheumatoid arthritis. Since this time I have been allowed to work from home on sick days and make up any time in the office at my discretion. My work has never... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can a resigning FTE claim Unemployment Insurance if her self-determined 90-day notice is shortened
A salaried FTE resigned and offered to work another 60-90 day period of transition which the company appreciated and thought would be helpful. As we approach the 60 day mark, we are noticing that ther... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Did my employer retaliate against me for asking for corporate number ?
Already filing discrimination suit and I feel like a retaliation claim also needs to be filed. Am I correct ? This gas happend to me twice within 2 months from the same company. I was placed on a 5 fe... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

My boss filed a sexual harrasment claim and pretended that it was from me. Put my name at the bottom and then wrote that she recieved it on this day from me. She put me on leave for a few weeks and then fired me. is there anything i can do?
my boss filed a formal sexual harassment complaint against her boss using my name. She said that i had come to her with concerns and she then filed a false complaint. She typed my name at the bottom a... applies to Montana · 0 answers

If I give a two week notice to use my vacation time (which is company policy). Can my employer deny to give me that time off (after approving) and threaten to fire me if I take the time off that they approved, if there is mandatory training that I was not
I gave more than two weeks notice to use my vacation time and it was approved. The company I work for had some changes and forced the employees to change there schedules and we now have what they are ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can employer sue employee for at will employment but not in favor of employee for 2 weeks notice?
Sir, I am a software engineer working in Allentown,PA.My employer has a registered office in OH.I started working in the first week of July.My employer filed my H-1B visa at the same time. I had signe... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Laid Off
I am writing on behalf of my son (my son has Asperger's Disorder, a high-end form of Autism). He worked part-time for CVS for 11 months. He had no disciplinary or any other problems at work. Since Jul... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employee who has paid sick days, use them first and then apply for FMLA?
applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Is this 21 business days till I have to sign the severance agreement.
applies to New Jersey · 2 answers

Am I required to give 30 days notice of resignation for an at-will position?
applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Signed a non compete under duress
I came from digital imaging sales, FOunf a firm in Indiana who offers some of the products in my field. They hired me in June. They did a DMV and credit check prior to starting. Then said you will fil... applies to New York · 1 answer

Formerly salaried, now hourly for questioning authority
I am a recruiter on-site at an electronics co. in CA. I have always been considered an "exempt" employee as I hire, fire, interview, recruit, etc. Recently I asked my employer how it was legal for the... applies to California · 1 answer

I worked 7 days straight 8 hours a day i also worked on the 8th day start of new pay period do i get pd over time for my 8th day also?
My pay period is from sunday- Saturday i worked straight from sunday through sunday 8 hour days do i get pd overtime for my 8th day also? even if it starts a new pay period? applies to Minnesota · 1 answer

I was laid off due to the economy situation of the hotel and in 14 days they opened this position. Did not offer me to be rihired. Is it leagal?
I was an Assistant Guest Services Manager for 1,7 years. the other two were for 1 year. I was best performer, because company offered me a promotion to the Front Office Manager, I was asking for bette... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Asked for FMLA, told to just take time off, then disciplined
I informed my supervisor that my child, who had just had surgery,was going to need two more surgeries. Not being well informed at that time about FMLA rules, I asked my supervisor if I should go on FM... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Must Give 90 Days but it is a hostile work enviroment. I found a new job, must I stay the full 90?
Working for a medical provider as a nurse practitioner and I must give 90 days notice to terminate my contract. I became very unhappy, was made promises that were not fulfilled and was treated as a co... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

My employer hired me and paid me a salary. After 90 days they want me to become a contractor. They are trying to get me to repay the money I received as an employee from the commissions I will earn as a contractor. Is this legal?
I was hired on February 12, 2018 and was given a salary of $55,000 per year and in 90 days we would evaluate my performance and they would want me to become an independent contractor. About a week ago... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Vacation Pay After Giving Notice - No Formal Policy
I work for a very small medical practice. After two years with no paid time off, instead of an offered raise, I negotiated paid time off. This was in January of last year, and the entire pool of two w... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Is it against MD law for an employer to only pay out 50% of my earned PTO time?
I recently switched to a Government position and my contract company has only paid out 50% on my PTO. Additionally there was a contract issue two weeks prior to leaving the company and I was sent home... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

can a job fire u with out u signing papers. in can thy get u for something u did 5 days ago
applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Can my employer use a sick day as an unexcused absence if I have PTO to cover it?
A new policy at my workplace is as follows: If an employee calls out because they are sick, that call out is listed as an "Absence", even if the employee has time-off to draw from. After 6 "absences" ... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Employed in NYC 16 years. Let go 10/5/19. NY Unemployment until new job 2/19 worked 8 days then had massive heart attack. Can I get disability pay and from who?
Worked 16 years NYC. Let go on 10/5/18. NY unemployment until new job in NYC on 2/19/19. Worked 8 days had massive heart attack on 3/3/19. Can I collect disability and from who? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

FMLA leave and use of own sick days
Dera Mel, I am a Northeast Ohio school teacher. I recently gave birth to a son four weeks early on July 18. My intentions were to use 30 days sick leave and 6 weeks of upaid FMLA and return to work No... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Hi Mel, I had a surgery and took some PTO but i also mentioned to them that while i am out i would work from home. Now since i worked from home at least 4 days out of 10 should they only put 6 towards my PTO and 4 regular pay? is that fair if they refuse?
I had a surgery and took some PTO but i also mentioned to them that while i am out i would work from home. Now since i worked from home at least 4 days out of 10 should they only put 6 towards my PTO ... applies to California · 0 answers

I was given a written employment offer which was based on me passing background check. I was told verbally it passed and given my start schedule. after quitting current job the offer was rescinded saying they did not get back the background check. what ca
4 days before my last day the potential employer sent an email saying that my background report hadn't come thru. He had already told me a week prior it was clear. I waited for his word to put in my f... applies to Idaho · 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

Can I sue my former employer and coworker for stealing my clients and allowing her to steal them?
I am a groomer in Texas. I worked at a salon and the other groomer was stealing my equipment and eventually, my clients. I ran into one of my clients one day and she explained she could not make an ap... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Is there statute of limitations on employer not disclosing to employee that paid vacation can be applied to unpaid FMLA?
In August 2016 I went through the required procedure for getting medical leave, using some of my vacation time, as allowed. In the process I discovered that I could have applied vacation days for an u... applies to California · 1 answer

I have been with this company for 3 years. I accumulated 3 weeks of PTO. I requested the 3 weeks PTO and my supervisor approved them. After my 3 weeks PTO , I returned after 3 weeks. I then gave them my resignation with 10 days notice. My employer decided
Worked for a company for 5 years. Accrued 3 weeks of PTO time. Requested the PTO for 3 weeks and was approved. I returned after my 3 week PTO . Upon return, I gave a notice of resignation with 10 days... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

I work over 40 hours a week on a regular basis. If I don't work 8 hours my employer does not count this as a full day and will deduct pto time even though I may work 15 hours the next day. They require 5 days with at least 8 hour segments. Is this allowed
I typically work 100 hours in a two week pay period. This last pay period even though I worked 100 hours I only had 9.5 segments. A segment being 8 hours in one day. A 1/2 day PTO was deducted from my... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Verizon terminated me while I was extending my disability claim, what can I do?
Verizon terminated my employment in the middle of me filing and extension for my Short term disability, Verizon knew I was still injured and doing everything my doctors and specialist were requiring m... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

The company I work for has an odd policy that I believe may not be legal. For example, this week we get holiday pay for July 4th and the office is closed on Friday the 5th, but we have to work 3 10 hour days and make up the other 2 hours or they dock our
For example, this week we get holiday pay for July 4th and the office is closed on Friday the 5th, but we have to work 3 10 hour days and make up the other 2 hours or they dock our PTO. That just does... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

The company handbook states that no PTO may be taken once an employee resigns. I'm not resigning and they will not fire me. I have 50 days of PTO of which they will only pay out 10 (in accordance with the company handbook). They will not allow me to take
My employer (Hudson, NY, private company) and I have agreed to not extend my work L1-A work visa which ends in mid September. The new CEO has denied me a job in the part of the company I came from (De... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Our son was promised by a State sponsored full-time position that he would received medical insurance within 90 days of employment. Even though he filed all the paperwork as he should have, after 8 months of employment, he still hasn't received his medica
Our son is working for a Washington State sponsored organization. In his manual that he received upon taking this position, he was promised full medical benefits within 90 days of employment. After 8 ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Bounced pay checks every week, what can be done to collect?
My daughter works at a restaurant (in Missouri) and for over 25 yrs, the owners have written checks to employees for payroll from several different banks (including their personal accounts) that wont ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can exempt employee's pay be docked when vacation leave bank is exhausted?
Exempt employee went on vacation but does not have enough hours in accrued vacation leave bank to cover the # of days off. Can the employee's pay be docked for those days not covered by accrued vacati... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Am I entitled to a percentage of my summer pay if I resigned from a school job early?
My principal is denying that they owe me money based on the phrases "employee agrees to serve employer for the number off days in the school calendar," and "paid bi-weekly, 26 paychecks," and "non-acc... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

TX: Can employers require me to use my accrued PTO to cover a an optional team building meeting lasting two days & away from home?
My company takes us all for an off-site event every year. It's at an entertaining city location, and the program spans Thursday - Sunday. It’s optional, but not going is frowned upon. We do team-bui... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was granted unemployment compensation and now my former employer is contesting that decision.
I was terminated from my position as a social worker in a local facility. There had been occasions when my employer wanted me to sign for payment for services that I did not provide. I am licensed, an... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How do I fight my previous employer for not paying me my 2 weeks notice like they said they would?
I gave my previous employer a written 2 weeks notice last week, stating my last day would be October 9th. When I turned in my notice, my manager told me to go ahead and turn in my stuff and go home. H... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can my employer terminate me if not back by the end of the 12 weeks?
I have been on FMLA since 7/19/10 due to a serious illness. I used my 10 sick days from the start. My employer is using those days as my FMLA. Can they do that? I have been under the care of several s... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I 'am civil service building inspector for the city of Los Angeles. Official start time is 7:00 am Monday through Friday. I start a 6:00 am Monday through Friday and they know it. They did not ask me to. Am I eligible for over time pay, I have been coming
I' am a civil service building inspector for the city of L.A. Normal start time is 7:00 am 5 days a week, I start at 6:00 am 5 days a week. Am I eligible for over time pay. They know I start early but... applies to California · 0 answers

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

My doctor messed up my FMLA paperwork on flare-ups from the previous paperwork can I have him back date the new paperwork to cover days missed
My doctor said he filled out my FMLA paperwork the same way the old one was filled out. But he messed up on my flare-ups. Can I have him back date it for days missed? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I asked my employer for FMLA papers I had asked him 3 times finally I got them 3 days before my surgery so I had to miss work get FMLA papers to the doctor on a Thursday because he was out on the Friday had surgery on Monday he turn my FMLA papers in a da
I really didn't have 30 days but as soon as I found out I had to have surgery I asked for FMLA papers the office kept saying they were so busy they couldn't get them ready finally I got them the Thurs... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

What should I do? Can I get unemployment?
My boss pulled me into the office Thursday to discuss my position as well as if there standards were being met. We talked for an hour at least. I realized in this time I needed to tell him that I have... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

contracts, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA. I about to sign a contract. Does the following terminology from the termination section of the contract mean that I have to stay the full time even in an "at will" state? 'Termination by ... applies to Pennsylvania · 5 answers

What are my rights as an employee to vacation time that was verbally agreed to in a job offer?
I live in Oklahoma and recently changed jobs. In my final interview for my new position, I informed the interviewer (the Vice President of the company) that I already had two vacations planned and pai... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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 an employer not pay you for time worked because of a failed drug screen?
I got a job with a community action group and was not aware of the drug screen. After I found out, I felt that I would pass since it had been quite a while since my last use so I took the test and hop... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I am entitled to 76 hours of vacation pay, I worked out my two week notice and my former employer will not pay me for these hours. There is nothing in the handbook that states if you resign you will not be paid for vacation days not used? What can I do to
I have my handbook for this former job and no where in it says that I will not be paid for vacation used if I leave my job. I worked out my two week notice and when asked about being paid for the vaca... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Disagreement between HR and Doctor on definition of work week
I am trying to resolve a disagreement between HR and my doctor on how a "rolling work week" applies to my defined "regular work schedule." 1) The Eligibility paperwork That I signed for granting my in... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can my boss require a Drs. note for an apt. after the apt. to approve sick day
My boss informed me after my Drs. Apt. that I would need a Drs. note to receive a paid sick day & a Drs. note for any future sick days taken because I had been sick too many days although there is no ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Terminated and Pay Shorted Without Reason Calls Not Returned What recourse do I have
I was recently terminated AFTER attending a required 8AM to10am conf call for what I believe to be a form of retaliation after filing an ethics complaint against my HR Specialist My employer then shor... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

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

Am I owed wages for the duration of my 90-day probationary period when I was let go after a month?
I left an existing job to take a new job with another company. Although there was no employment contract, I was told that my employment was subject to a 90-day probationary period. My supervisor was v... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Sexual harassment
My wife was recently 'forced' to leave her job due to repeated sexual advances and lude behavior by her boss. He would repeatedly corner her, rub up against her, look down her shirt or rub her leg whi... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is being on call acceptable without pay?
Hello, I work for a very large company as a part time sales associates (there are no full time sales associates). The shifts comprise of for the most part one manger and 2-3 sales associates on the fl... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

my employer gave me a non-compete to sign and they want it back in 3 days. Is that legal and what is the average or range?
what can I say to get more time and what is standard? applies to New York · 1 answer

After an employee is terminated, is there any law that requires health insurance to be continued for a minimum number of days or weeks?
After an employee is terminated, is there any law that requires health insurance to be continued for a minimum number of days or weeks? applies to Florida · 1 answer

Wrongful termination & severance accepted under duress
My husband was fired after 5 years in the company for "vague" reasons. He was the Executive VP and CFO for the company. He has been given several promotions recently and a pay raise 3 weeks ago. His b... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

Hello, I recently got an offer with an employer who asked me to sign on agreement which is liquidated damages agreement. I signed that and could not join the new company. I sent them an email before 2 days of joining date but now they are asking me to pay
Hello, I recently got an offer with an employer who asked me to sign on agreement which is liquidated damages agreement. I signed that and could not join the new company. I sent them an email before 2... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Can i be in trouble for my company's system error?
Ok, I have FMLA on my job had it about 3 years now for my medical condition, so at my job we can either call our FMLA time in or put our FMLA time in on the computer, so I do that with no problems, ch... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is this harassment??
I have 2 disabled boys. They require me to be off a lot with my job. I have FMLA and have had it every year for 5 years. My principal doesn't like me taking off and has confronted me infront of staff ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Wrongfully termed while in notice. No payment was offered for severance or vacation hours earned..
I was recently termed 2 days after I provided a 30 day written notice to quit per the policy. No severance was offered nor was I offered the vacation hours I earned while I worked. The reason they sta... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

What is min. Wage and overtime law in South Carolina?
I'm only paid $40. A day some days 10-12 hr. Most week ends and holidays. applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I just returned back from maternity leave and after 32 business days they let me go due to downsizing in the company. Come to find out they gave my job to another EA in the company as the consolidation process. Is there anything I can do? What is the mini
I just returned back from maternity leave and after 32 business days they let me go due to downsizing in the company. Come to find out they gave my job to another EA in the company as the consolidatio... applies to New York · 1 answer

I live in Ohio. I gave my employer a 2 week notice. I had to call in sick during the last week and went to the doctor. Now employer wants to just let me go. Do I still get reimbursed for acrued vacation days? Do I still get my sick day pay the day I calle
I am a nurse. I gave 2 week notice. The last week of my 2 week notice, my kids got sick and I got laryngitis so could not speak very loud which is an issue with my job. I took the kids to doctor and c... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

In order to get employees back in the office, the company has instituted a mandatory must be in the office 4 days a week and can work from home the 5th. Now they are saying that if you are not complying it will affect your evauation even if working from h
In order to get employees back in the office, the company has instituted a mandatory must be in the office 4 days a week and can work from home the 5th. Now they are saying that if you are not complyi... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My employer will be paying a stipend each month to offset health insurance I already have in place. I had a probation period of 90 day, I have been here for almost 11 months with no money paid. I have approached them about it and now they say they will no
My employer will be paying a stipend each month to offset health insurance I already have in place. I had a probation period of 90 day, I have been here for almost 11 months with no money paid. I have... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

If you work on commission only basis, can employer require you to work 8:00 to 5:00 five days a week?
If you work on commission only basis, can employer require you to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. five days a week? applies to Arizona · 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

Need help.. terminated after giving 2 week notice so my employer could get out of paying unused vacation time
On April 15th I submitted a written 2 week notice. After submitting my noticed I reviewed our company handbook which we were required to sign. In the handbook it stated if an employee provides a 2 wee... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can an employer require evening social events/12-hour days at risk of being fired?
I work remotely for an online school. The employer has decided on short notice that we will be required to travel for 4 days to the home office for a "conference." (Travel was not in the original term... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am in the process of buying a home. I am 4 days from close of Escrow. Early last week the underwriters requested a verification of employment be filled out by my current employer and my former employer. The former employer is refusing to sign, This is o
I am in the process of buying a home. I am 4 days from close of Escrow. Early last week the underwriters requested a verification of employment be filled out by my current employer and my former emplo... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can an employer force you into a negative PTO balance without your permission and during FMLA?
I work for a major health system. I recently had to take unexpected FMLA for a week prior to a scheduled vacation. I was off on FMLA for 1 week and returned to work for 1 days prior to my vacation. I ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

If you receive 60 days pay as WARN payment are you eligible for unemployment benefits in Pennsylva?
Laid off due to plant closure. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can I please please talk with you urgently please. 9734601782. Michele
City employee who has been discriminated on every level 10 years. Being t law only allows 300 days I have to sept 9!!! applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

severance package disguised as a buy-out offer
I work for a newspaper and I found discrepancies in accounting. Several customers (large stores etc.) had credit balances and I was told not to bring it up. I was told another time that if I had any p... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

I was working for a company for about 2yrs was fired then14 days they rehired me could i claim unemployment for those 2 weeks i missed
Me and sup had miss understanding about uniform applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I live and work in Illinois. I gave my employer a two week notice 9 days ago. I had a
I do not have a copy of the employee handbook and I'm not sure if it addresses this issue applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My mother and I were only two people laid off from job is that legal
Small business we had previously complained about pay checks being late. We were given 1 days notice. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can my 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

Is the employer require to pay holiday pay?
My Employment Agreement states: . "Employee will not be entitled to compensation for holidays or vacation. Employee shall be eligible for such holiday pay on the first of the month following 60 days o... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store would be open thru 2019. What legal options do I have to co
Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store woul... applies to New York · 1 answer

I am in a pipe-fitter apprenticeship program. I borrowed a tool from school without my teacher permission to complete my labs for class. After 10 days, I returned it to my teacher and info her that I used it to catch up on my lab. The teacher reported it
I am in a pipe-fitter apprenticeship program. I borrowed a tool from school without my teacher permission to complete my labs for class. After 10 days, I returned it to my teacher and info her that I ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I have held the same job for 2 years doing the same work, I was told that my position was eliminated and that I had 2 days to choice a severence packet of 8 weeks or a non salary position. I chose the job, however when meeting my boss a few weeks later I
I have held the same job for 2 years doing the same work, I was told that my position was eliminated and that I had 2 days to choice a severence packet of 8 weeks or a non salary position. I chose the... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

I previously started with an employer in August. Applied for LOA which was approved 09/11-12-18/17. I’ve since had several days out for my procedures and follow up visits. I haven’t been with the company over a year so when I applied for leave in Sept
Previously 9/2017-12/2017 approved LOA but FMLA denied New to Company started in August 2017. Is it a difference in FMLA leaves I was denied within a couple of days. I resubmitted per employers reques... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can one go on a vacation while on FMLA and unable to work?
My mother put in for vacation time to go out of the country for 3 weeks several months prior to needing a leave of absence. In an unanticipated circumstance, she went to the doctor where they found lu... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Health Insurance Benefits Terminating
One year ago, while working at my previous place of employment, I contracted an illness (unrelated to the employment). For the past year, I have not worked and have had my treatment covered by the com... applies to New York · 1 answer

Thank u in advance. I was hired by a co. As their electrician/safety coordinator on May 1, 2017. $30 p/hr. was the agreed upon wage. At 166 days I asked about my review. Never got it. I have not gotten 1 derogatory thing said about my performance. I teste
Help applies to Texas · 0 answers

My employer laid me off for reduction in work force. They offered me severance, I signed it and turned it in, then they sent me a letter 4 days later saying they are not proceeding with it. Can they do that?
They said since I am working for a competitor now they will not pay. I have no non complete applies to Illinois · 0 answers

wage payment
My employer has just told me that I have not lived up to his expectations after 8 years of employment. The company also has no employee handbook and no job descriptions and no set days for vacation or... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Hi I’m a superhero teacher and caregiver; now I need a hero!
Hi from Texas~ I was terminated from a teaching position with a charter mere days, 10, after initiating FMLA dialogue with my buddy in HR (the director). I know there’s no such thing as slam dunk, b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I signed a contract with a realtor, the contract gave me a mentor...after the sale of 5 homes I would NOT share my commission with my mentor. I did not achieve this goal and was terminated. I had a good prospect on a sale, and was re-instated 1 /2 days la
I signed an employment contract with a broker. In it, they provided the leads and I had a mentor which would get 35% of my commission until I sold 5 houses. I did not achieve this goal, so I was termi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My company closed due to weather for one day in February. I'm a salaried employee and we have a PTO plan. The company removed 8 hrs. PTO from my bank even though we had worked 40+ hours the other four days of that week, (and every other week for that matt
I am a salaried employee for a Illinois company that has a PTO plan. The company closed due to weather for one day. 8 hours of PTO was removed from my bank of hours and used to cover that day without ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was laid off and then someone else was hired 30 days later to fill my position.
Is it legal to layoff employees and then fill them a short time later? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Does a company have to warn you when your FMLA is about to expire,so you don't lose your job
A person was fired for using all of their FMLA days applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

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

Employer refusing to pay earned wages
I worked as a receptionist for a certain company for 2 weeks before quitting to find something better. The pay period is bi weekly and after my first week there, that Monday was their payday. I was ex... applies to New York · 1 answer

Pay scale changed after inquiry into overtime
Have been working for 3 years at 2 different rates. I travel a lot for this job and the travel is required. Every week I travel overtime from 4-12 hours but I have been refused overtime pay since I ea... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Wrongful demotion.
The other day I went into work and my boss tells me that she has to demote me. The first thing that she says is that she needs me more available. I am also a full time student so the only thing that c... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Surgeon is clearing return to work with a modified in office schedule after being on long term disability Can employer refuse a work modification?
I had a significant emergency surgery in July and went on short term disability. Within weeks of the surgery i devolped a complication and was back in the hospital. A month later a follow up ct showed... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can my employee hold my final paycheck because they are angry that I am leaving?
I took an hourly position with a company and on my 3rd day we were told that hourly wasnt working and we were officially all commission only going forward. I never signed new paperwork but from that p... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Professional with 20 year career fired for going on a vacation with a female employee
I have been terminated for going on a vacation on days off with another female employee and asking her if I could share her hotel room with her on the last night. She agreed without hesitation, went a... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I have been on FMLA since 11/15/16. My job has no short term so my Vacation and sick days ran out a long time ago. I have no money coming in. Is their anything I can do.
I had strep throat, double ear infection, and sinusitis. Went to the Doctor to be treated he put me on an antibiotic and a weeks bed rest. I finished the medication went bak to work but was sent home ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I gave my 2 weeks notice and 3 days later learned my department is closing and thjose still employed are getting severance. Can I revoke my notice or do I have any other options?
see above applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was injured in a car accident, went on short term disability, was fired from my job because it had been 60 days since i had worked. is that legal?
have worked there over a year applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am on FMLA for care of my Mom, I usually only take 1 day a week plus my scheduled day off. I submit 3971's for both days since my boss likes to try to make me work my sdo. He returned my 3971's along with a letter that said he was changing my day off an
I am on FMLA for care of my Mom, I usually only take 1 day a week plus my scheduled day off. I submit 3971's for both days since my boss likes to try to make me work my sdo. He returned my 3971's alon... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My former employer offered severance. When I signed the agreement they responded saying that it had to be signed within 15 days but that wasn't stated in the agreement. Can I sue?
My former employer offered severance. When I signed the agreement they responded saying that it had to be signed within 15 days but that wasn't stated in the agreement. Can I sue? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Wrongful termination
I was laid off on 5/27 and I know that I am not being called back. When I was still there they hired a girl that was only there for two months and they kept her. I was screamed at and harrarsed by my ... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Worker's compensation retaliation
In April, 2000, I offered to resign when I noticed that my boss was not treating me right. Once I turned in my resignation, the manager over my boss call three us to a meeting after three days. I was ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I live in the state of New Jersey. My employer decided to let me go after 13 years of employment. He was so kind as to give me 4 weeks of severence pay, but I have 14 days of vacation time. My question is are they two separate things? Or can he just roll
I live in the state of New Jersey. My employer decided to let me go after 13 years of employment. He was so kind as to give me 4 weeks of severence pay, but I have 14 days of vacation time. My questio... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I live in Colorado. I earn 5 vacation days after 1 year employment. I was terminated at 11 months. Does my employer have to pay the 11 accured months
I think it's all in the question applies to Colorado · 0 answers

My employer contacted me on Monday, 2 days after completing my previous pay period. They laid me off that Monday and reduced my salary pay from $3500 to minimum wage. And sent me a check for $208 for the pay period that I worked prior to being laid off...
My bi weekly pay period ended on 10/21/2017 in which I would have received my paycheck on 10/27/2017....on 10/23/2017 (two days after my pay period ended) my employer called me and informed me that du... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Put My two weeks in and two days latter was let go because of bullying and cant get my PTO
I work in WI as a Advanced Maintenance Tech, I put my two weeks in and I understand that you have to work the full two weeks to get paid your PTO but I stated that I can only work one of the two do to... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Hello, I Recently Got An Offer With An Employer Who Asked Me To Sign On Agreement Which Is Liquidated Damages Agreement. I Signed That And Could Not Join The New Company. I Sent Them An Email Before 2 Days Of Joining Date But Now They Are Asking Me To Pay
Hello, I Recently Got An Offer With An Employer Who Asked Me To Sign On Agreement Which Is Liquidated Damages Agreement. I Signed That And Could Not Join The New Company. I Sent Them An Email Before 2... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

This is my 2nd year in the school district. After meeting with my Administrator I was told that I will not be offered a contract. Several days later I was told that I need to resign by 3:30 or be placed on a do not hire. So I resign.
This is my 2nd year in the school district. After meeting with my Administrator I was told that I will not be offered a contract. Several days later I was told that I need to resign by 3:30 or be plac... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

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

I worked for a company and was written up for being late but I and 2 other employees all walked in late together and they never were wrote up and one was on there final write up. The same person wrote me up multiple times for being 10-15 minutes late whil
I worked for Aramark at Chillicothe Correctional Institution. I was always harassed due to the fact I didn’t want to de-humanize the inmates. Everyone comes in late and they never get wrote up and I... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I work for Publix in Florida, I'm going on FMLA for knee surgery, can they make me take my sick days and vacation time for my FMLA to kick in
Need to know if it's a law, or up to the company applies to Florida · 1 answer

overtime & lay-offs
Can an employer require their employees to work 12 hours days, every day, every other week, if the employer has a portion of the workforce laid-off? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

My 'professional service agreement' states $500 fee for giving less than 60 days notice.
I work only about 4 hr/month with this company but they are threatening me with this fine now that I've given notice. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My employer puts money in an escrow account for days that we don’t work such as holidays and Summer break. Can I opt-out of this?
I work for a school district. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is my employer allowed to control all 7 days of the week?
My employer pays minimum wage as well as cut hours when they feel like it with no regard for the employees So I need to get a second job. However they say that I must be available when they want me. applies to New Jersey · 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

I Was fired for thc in my system 2 days after i reported my co worker stealing time. Everyone at my job and around town knows this. Is this illegal? Was this retaliation with whistle blowing?
For 2 years, I reported to my supervisor that there was methamphetamine use and stealing time by my co worker. I had asked to speak to my boss/plant manager regarding my multiple complaints because my... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

abuse of 'at will employment' clause
The 'employment at will' clause is being abused by the employers these days. I am an engineer. In my last job, my employer wrote explicitly the 'employment at will' clause in the offer letter. After f... applies to California · 1 answer

Massachusetts employment on FMLA and ADA. Do I have any legal action?
Hi - I live and work in Massachusetts. I’m on FMLA and my Doc also filled out ADA paperwork for my employer. My employer has over 50k employees globally. I have worked for this company for three yea... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Job discrimination
My employer has been calling me into the HR for the past 3 weeks. The first week, she complained that I don't communicate effectively when I go to a doctor's appointment (email is not enough); so I co... applies to California · 1 answer

If I give a two week notice but don't finish the two weeks can my employer pay me minimum wage in Texas?
My new employer needs me to start a couple of days sooner. applies to Texas · 0 answers

I live in Tennessee and my previous employer continues to deposit money that they don't owe me into my debit account. How many days do I have until that money is mine and they can't take it back?
Just wondering applies to Tennessee · 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

Can an employer threaten to fire you, if you don't reschedule a surgery?
Asking on behalf of bf. He needs to get surgery for a hernia 11-23. We gave his managers 2 weeks notice (as soon as we left DR's office). We told them he will only need 1-2 weeks off. One of his manag... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

I worked for an assisted living company and they dont have benefits to us employees at all. I finished my probationary period and I ask them if I can take my 2 days pto and the HR said I dont have pto yet and my other coworkers have it. is this legal?
I worked for an assisted living company and they dont have benefits to us employees at all. I finished my probationary period and I ask them if I can take my 2 days pto and the HR said I dont have pto... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Quarantined
I was planning a trip to China, but my employer stated that I would not be allowed to return to work for 8-10 days after I got back due to the SARS scare, and they would take that time out of my sick ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

bounced payroll checks
My boss keeps bouncing our paychecks, then takes days, even weeks to make good on them. Can we insist on direct deposit, certified check, or pay in cash? Is he breaking any laws? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Possible retaliation when HR demands intermittent fmla use?
I've been with my current employer for 3.5 years. My current boss hired on 9/2015. At that time my hours were 6:30-3:30 am. With those hours I could continue chiropractic care on a weekly basis after ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

FMLA - job elimination
I was on FMLA leave for back surgery, and call my boss to tell him of my release from doctors to go back to work the following week. Two days later I was told by my boss that he "eliminated" my positi... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Every January I accrue 120 hours of pto time for the year when I pull up my time card it states accrued 120 hours as of March 10th I had used 72 hours for sickness ect it stated that as of March 9th I had 52 hours left I quit the company on March 9 th and
I was told I would accrue 120 hours every January of pto time on my time card if I click on the accrue tab it gives me the amount of hours I have accrued which started with 120 hours in January I have... 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

I was out 5 consecutive days from work for FMLA. My employer has me schedule my vacation time out a year in advance. My FMLA has used up all my accrued vacation time and my employer is now canceling my scheduled vacation a week and a half before I am supp
I was out 5 consecutive days from work for FMLA. My employer has me schedule my vacation time out a year in advance. My FMLA has used up all my accrued vacation time and my employer is now canceling m... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I be denied leave to care for my special needs child during a difficult transition to new school
My then 8 year old son has an autism spectrum disorder and ADD. His former special education school told us on August 28th that he would not have a position there starting the new school year in early... applies to New York · 0 answers

Valid claim?
To shorten a very long story, I had filed FMLA paperwork with my employer. The condition I have sometimes makes it not possible for me to call in by a certain time EVERY day to report my absence for t... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

I hurt me knee and my dr gave me a note not to work for a few days. My boss said if I can't get someone to cover my shift I have to go in or I will lose my job. Can they do that?
Im a bar tender/ waitress. Im on crutches and in a knee brace. applies to Texas · 0 answers

I recently quit my job because my employer disrespected me and the day I quit she got pissed and cussed me out for something I was told to do by her lead maintenance person and even after quitting it took me 30 days to get my last check and she sent me te
Want to know what could I do about my situation applies to Texas · 0 answers

how does accrued vacation and sick time effect UI
I was "eliminated" as of 6/30, after 15 yrs with a non-profit prek-12 special needs educational institution. I was a salary exempt professional - my employer verbally said I was outsourced, but the do... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

IS THERE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON UNPAID OVERTIME
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON UNPAID OVERTIME? My employer asked me to start skipping my lunchbreak to help get caught up on deliveries until company hired more drivers. I worked 30min/day ove... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

After working for two days on the front line at a major retail store. I was checking employees n screening for covid 19. I'm native American.. At the end of my first day. I was asked to participate in illegal narcotics. I politely said no thanks. And repo
Above applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

I'm in San Diego County California In my interview for hire I was told that after 6 months I would get $1 raise, that I would start accumulating vacation and sick days right away and tat I would have a certain title. So, far the company has not keep their
Employer not holding up to their agreement upon hiring me. applies to California · 0 answers

Pay was short
My check was shorted by a whole days pay. How long does my employer have to pay me for that day? applies to New York · 0 answers

Can you be fired for a pending charge if it is not a felony?
I recently have a pending misdemeanor charge which is going to be completely erased after a year. After I received this pending charge I applied for a job and it asked if I have ever been convicted of... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I have an approved vacation from months ago. I got a job offer and gave my 2 weeks notice which is two days after my approved vacation. Now I'm being told I cannot take a vacation once I've given resignation. Is that legal? Thank you
I have an approved vacation from months ago. I got a job offer and gave my 2 weeks notice which is two days after my approved vacation. Now I'm being told I cannot take a vacation once I've given resi... applies to California · 0 answers

we have merged two departments and a few days ago HR came and said I was demoted from being a manager of a department that I created. I found out that the other manager threated to quit if she did not get my job. I was not even given the opportunity to in
63, female, native american indian applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

i have a employee who will not give me my whole bonus cause i was out sick a couple days in month on fmla with chronic pancrease...now rule is have to keep a % of customer from leaving and take over 800 calls a month. i took over 1000 and keep % can he do
all under question applies to Massachusetts · 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

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

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

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

Unappropriated behavior out of working hours
Dear team, I want to kindly ask you for advice, how to handle situation , in which me employer (well known international company) start investigation about me, without my involvement, in case of unapp... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I went to work for a company on a contract temp to hire position of IT Helpdesk Support. My job duties were to configure workstations and deploy, monitor network equipment, provide helpdesks support, mostly all hardware and software related issues. This w
I was hired by a company to do Helpdesk Support at a startup company. The position was contract to hire. At the end of my contract, the company decided not to hire me, but decided they needed someone ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can salaried sales emp'ee get overtime? I am expected to work weekends in addition to the rest of the week. Salary 90k annually.
My supervisor calls me at home at all hours 7 days a week. applies to California · 2 answers

non-payment of wages
I worked for a medical office for a few days under a verbal aggreement. There have been many promises and excuses but I have not received my promised wages. Now the owner is not answering my calls or ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I was cashing out a customer and the customer was about to leave and turn around and said here this is for you. And handed me 4 dollars. after customer leaves manager tell me that's not yours that belongs to the server, don't do that. You did nothing for
I was cashing out a customer and the customer was about to leave and turn around and said here this is for you. And handed me 4 dollars. after customer leaves manager tell me that's not yours that bel... applies to California · 0 answers

FMLA(first its serious enough, now its not)
My FMLA paperwork was given back to me due to it being incomplete.(Sec. 5b & Sec. 7b.) When I took my paper work in to be completed, the doctor decides that he does not want to complete the paper work... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

employer discriminated against me during pregnancy and terminated me without just cause
In the early part of 2001 I informed my employer that I was pregnant and due in November. Almost immediatly afterword I suddenly found myself being witten up and placed on warning after warning. All o... applies to California · 1 answer

I resigned from my current job more than 4 weeks ago. My new employer wants me to join ASAP. But my notice period with previous employer was 90 days. I had a baby 3 weeks ago. Can I now go on paternity/FMLA leave and start working for the new employer. I
I resigned from my current job more than 4 weeks ago. My new employer wants me to join ASAP. But my notice period with previous employer was 90 days. I had a baby 3 weeks ago. Can I now go on paternit... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Employer holding final pay, Unused Vacation pay , and expenses. They agreed to pay these
I was let go by my employer offically on June 19th, they post-dated my termination date to June 2, 2001 but agreed to the following email from HR: XXXX, Inc will compensate you (me) through June 19, 2... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

Can an employer ask me to sign a non compete document after I have been terminated?
I recently was hired by a company (hourly not salaried) and was sent to several days of training out of state. Airfare and hotel bills were paid by the owner, and I expensed the food and the ground tr... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Overtime for exempt and repayment of overpayment
I worked for a company as an exempt employee. My title was Technology Architect. I worked a lot of overtime - which did not bother me all that much at the time. From the week of April 2 (1999) to the ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Very scared to go to work sometimes, and always stressed out when i do what should i do?
I have had multiple issues since i started my job May 2, 2016. I just want to know when enough is enough. It's too the point that sometimes I'm scared to walk into work because the threats that have b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I live in Utah so I worked for a company for a year and a half and earned my vacation and they approved it and I took 9 days off then all of a sudden a new company bought our company and took over so they told us since the new company took over then and I
I just want to know what should I do applies to Utah · 0 answers

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

Do i have a legitimate case?
I was offered a job by a bank and 3 days before I start training they rescinded the offer stating " a traffic violation I received in 2000 showed Deception" I've never heard of anything like this and ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can my employer make a contract that waives our OT hours for straight base pay always. Im confused and havent been collecting OT for months now and i work 2 10 hour days a week 40+ hours.
Do i have to sign or is this even a real legal thing? applies to California · 0 answers

I was recently fired after putting in a grievance that could have affected the amount Overtime that my lead guys were getting. Soon after I was suspended “indefinitely” after a supervisor of our company chest bumped me. The supervisor that did this ha
I have been out of work since a couple days before Thanksgiving 2019. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I willingly resigned on short notice due to relocation. Not because of any crime. Should I expect a check with my leave pay aftet 60 to 90 days? Or did that become invalid because I resigned so abruptly?
I was a Correctional Office for the Florida Department of Corrections. applies to Florida · 0 answers

Does the time I have used on FMLA HAVE to be made up?
I am diabetic and have used some FMLA for days when my diabetes has flared,and I am being told that I have to make that time up. Do I ? applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

if i file a lawsuit an win what could i approximately expect to recieve?
my boss has been skimming hours off my checks for like 6 months. when i questioned her she took me from 4 to 5 nights a week down to 2 when i threatened labor board she knocked me to one. they still o... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I have put on temporary leave this morning for sexual harrassment charges. Not 2 days ago, a female employee had her guy friend come in and verbally threaten my life. I informed management and they did nothing. Now this happens and I'm probably going to l
Details are in the question box. I can provide better over phone if need be. 7029134868 applies to Utah · 0 answers

I receive a salary weekly, I called in sick 2 days of last week, Fri & Sat, when I received my paycheck, I was docked for the entire week. I had worked 32 hours that week. I also receive a 1099
I receive a weekly salary, I called in sick 2 days of last week, Fri & Sat, when I received my paycheck, I was docked for the entire week. I had worked 32 hours that week. I also receive a 1099. In ad... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Harassment or not?
I am male and one of my immediate supervisors is female. This female supervisor has made statements to other employees about how she admires some of my physical characteristics and has been seen by ot... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can my employer assume or accuse that I am abusing my FMLA?
I take my FMLA on an intermittent basis. I take it when I need it but I don't pay much attention to what specific days I take it. I basically got accused of using it in a pattern. Can my employer do t... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I filled out my severance paper work on 12/19/2018 when should I start getting payment nothing as of todays date 3 checks worth.
last day was 12/8/2018 how long should it take until i get a payment almost been 21 days without a paycheck. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My employer is causing me stresss because i have called in a few Monday’s this year with a migraine and i have intermittent fmla. I am allowed 3 days a month to call off but never use that much. I haven’t even called in as much as we are allowed which
As stated applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

90 day probation period and workers comp.
I was working for a company for about 3 months. (Since May 15th 2006) On August 15th, 2006 I hurt my back at work. I notified my employer right away, but they still wanted me to work. When I told them... applies to California · 1 answer

how to collect my money that my company never paid me
I started working for a company in april. They said that they were highering me for full time at $10 an hour. At the end of may my drivers license was suspended due to my disability. I lived 35 minute... applies to California · 0 answers

I work at a big name pet store. I hurt my shoulder. The GM kept putting me on truck. I tried to take a month off PTO. New GM came and said no id have to take leave of absence. So i came in 2 days each week for 3 weeks. I also tlod her that animals were no
On work comp and feel im being retaliated against for one reason or another. applies to Oklahoma · 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

I was working for a hole in the wall nursing home for almost 3 months. My 90 day probation period was over in a few days. I was terminated on Christmas day over the phone with no reason. I called and wanted to talk to the person in charge and she never ha
Details are in with the question. applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I was given a raise with promised one week vacation and two sick days in the beginning of the year so 3months ago I put in my vacation for the end of this month before making the schedule my boss called me into the office and told me that employees don't
HELP PLEASE applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I was fired for attendance in which I explained my tardiness was due to I take care of my mother who lives in canada 4 days a week right after work. Sometimes i will get sent into customs, other times a line up at customs in which I explained this to my b
I was fired for attendance in which I explained my tardiness was due to I take care of my mother who lives in canada 4 days a week right after work. Sometimes i will get sent into customs, other times... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I was working or a prvate land owner when on 7/1 I had an accident on my bike. It didn't stop me from working but limited my productivity to about 80%. On the second he was helping me out in the field with irrigation when he asked me to move ol blue a tru
I was work for a prvate land owner when on 7/1 I had an accident on my bike. It didn't stop me from working but limited my productivity to about 80%. On the second he was helping me out in the field w... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I emailed my manager my resignation date, from my NYC job, to be effective April 14th. My manager decided to make my resignation date as of April 11th. They did not tell me if I was terminated, laid off or what. Now, I want to claim unemployment in Florid
I moved to Orlando, Florida as of April 19th from Jersey City, NJ. I worked in NYC, as a contractor from December 1, 2014 until management took my resignation date effective April 11th, 2016. My resig... applies to Florida · 2 answers

As a commission based hairstylist, can my employer force me to stay at work without pay?
I am a commission based hairstylist at a salon where I only get paid for the services I do. My question is- If we don’t have any more clients and would rather go home early, does our employer have t... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I was laid off in Nov 2016 with a call back date in april 2017. Will i still get my vacation days coming, March 28th, of 2 weeks or did i lose that because i was laid off but remained on schuele. Thanxs! Note: upon return(s) after layoffs, other employyee
See above applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I file FMLA for your child over the age of 18, for a serious health condition?
My daughter went to the emergency room on Nov. 14th, the E.R. doctor didn't do a culture test to determine what it was...but diagnosed her with strep-throat and wrote her a perscription for penicillin... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Salary vs. Hourly
Two and a half months ago I accepted a position with a company offering me salary vs. hourly. I've been putting in anywhere from 9-11 hours a day, five days a week and was recently told with the upcom... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

So many great questions! So few answers :( .....
My company is lying telling me there is no work for me on my non "intermittent" fmla days. I don't receive a paycheck and cannot receive unemployment because the company has me listed as an active emp... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Merger nightmare - legacy employees terminated after severace package expires
I am a manager for a large insurance company. We are in the 2nd year of a merger. The severance package that was established for employees who lost jobs due to the merger terminated in April. One by o... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Chronic and permanent Illness and Fmla
I have epilepsy... here is whats happened to me with employment in the past 6 months and yes I am seeking a lawyer for civil or any suit if you find any discrepencies. march 4th fmla was sent a certif... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I'm on FMLA due to multiple conditions. I'm lucky if I can work 3 days for a few hours. Company requires employees to work minimum number of hours to get their insurance. If my FMLA is for less hours than required can my employer terminate my insurance wi
I'm on FMLA due to multiple conditions. I'm lucky if I can work 3 days for a few hours. Company requires employees to work minimum number of hours to get their insurance. If my FMLA is for less hours ... applies to Arizona · 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

NOV. 24, 2020: I am a government contractor (employee) filed an EEO/OFCCP Complaint (currently ongoing) within 60 days had a bad or sup par annual review by supervisor (Complaint is against) my job posted on web LinkedIn & my company website, now I find o
Above applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I sold my salon & at last minute they put in the contract that i couldn't do hair within 15 miles for 5 yrs. I was in distress at the time my fater was dying , i was sick & going on 9 hrs sleep in 3 days. They had told me (verbally )that if i got in a har
The contract wss notirized & had witness applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Not getting payed overtime and threatend by manager not to contact state
About 6 months ago I started a job with a handshake stating at 30 days I would recieve a $3 raise and assistant manager status. After 3 weeks I became assistant manager but 6 months has passed without... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is starting a new job just cause for a notice of hearing be rescheduled as it a critical to be good.
Is New employment just cause to request a continuance of unemployment that the employer decided to file the very last day they could. In good faith i called the u/c to tell them to discontinue . I nee... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was recently denied Unemployement benefits for an entire week because I was out of the
See Question above. Bottom line question: where does the ORC state that one cannot leave the local labor area for one or more days in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

As a sub- contractor do I have to give 30 day notice of my new availability? In Tucson Arizona
I have been available 24/7 on hours as a sub contractor caregiver .and because of problem with scheduling I want to make permanent DECISSIONS ON A NEW CONTRACT .DO I HAVE TO GIVE my boss 30 days to st... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Work at Haynes brand in Virginia .. worked 40 hrs already can they make me work overtime when I've worked 26 days straight
Just need to know if it's legal to force me to work applies to Virginia · 0 answers

CAN AN EMPLOYER TAKE PTO FROM EMPLOYEE AFTER AN 8 HR WORK DAY
WORKING 10 HR. DAYS IF LEAVE AFTER 8 HRS. COMPANY WILL TAKE HRS AWAY 3 FROM PTO IF DONT STAY FULL 10 HRS applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I have a contract with a 90 day no cause and was told not given any paperwork that this wAs a plan for me - do I have to stay the 90 days? Or since they initiated with no cause am I free to leave at any time?
90 day no cause I’m effect however have not given me letter yet? Can I leave before the 90 day notice since they said no cause. applies to Utah · 0 answers

getting fired while on FMLA
My husband is on FMLA and we recently found out that his employer is reviewing his record and considering firing him because of abcenses. Can he legally be fired for taking days off when he is sick wh... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Legal options for forced relocation
I work in an office position in a construction company. Recently my boss informed me I needed go work at a job site for a month. Company policy states that a relocation is considered a temporary reloc... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My offer letter stated that an offer of shares would be presented to the BOD after 90 days of employment, but it never was and 10 months later they downsized. is that legal?
contained in the accepted offer letter, but no action was taken, any recourse? applies to Washington · 0 answers

I have worked for a school in north Georgia for 3 years+ and have always been I. Great standing! Four days after this school year started I was informed that the new Superintendant decided I was being over paid without documentation and cut my pay 25k.! I
I believe I have explained my situation but I'd be happy to speak to someone if further information needed. Thank you! applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I have an administrator who has been out for 4 days to care for her husband. She has not submitted any type of documentation from a doctor for this. Our School Board Policy is vague. Is there a certain number before FMLA paper has to be given?
I am a school treasurer. I have a concern about an administrator who is abusing sick leave. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I work for a home care agency in MI. I was rehired full-time. I have 90 day probation before I will get full benefits. My 90 days is up and due to my client being hospitalized two different weeks I only worked 12hrs one week and 24 the next week. And one
Details in question applies to Michigan · 0 answers

employer stealing from my paycheck
my father has been working for as a auto mechanic for 6 years. he earns 50 % percent of all the work that he does at this shop. he gets paid every seven days but gets deducted 20 dollars for absolutel... applies to New York · 1 answer

Notice of lay off
Are employers required to give 30 days notice before a lay off? 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

I live in NY and have intermittent FMLA my employer just recently advised me after using two days that I could not take them unpaid and had to use all of my PTO first. It is a large office, and others with FMLA are not given the same terms. This was never
I have had FMLA since May of 2016 and this is the first time I was told I had to use my paid time off for it. applies to New York · 1 answer

Commission Deduction
Can an employer 3 days before a pay period tell the employee that they are going to take a certain amount off on each commission deal simply because they dont want to pay that high of commission on ea... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Confused on how my notice turned into what seems to be some kind of retaliation
After bullying during senior staff meetings (I am the only female), constant snickers about me and my job across the table, verbal remarks about my shirt and buttons popping off due to my breasts and ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

resignation under contract
I am under contract until 10-09-18,Under a hostile work environment, I would like to resign with a normal 2 weeks notice, but in the contract it states I need to give 60 days written. Is this enforcea... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

My company wants 5 day advance on sick days, is this legal?
Ive accumulated 15pts bc i was sick with flu at beggining of year. If we get 18pts we get terminated. Is this legal bc i couldnt help when i woke up sick and had to call out. applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

We have a controller who is a contract employee By her contract she was required to give 60 days notice She did that. Could we now end working with her prior to that date? She made the date for over the weekend and wants to be paid for the Saturday and Su
She has worked for us for nearly 5 years and has always been difficult to work with often refusing to do what I have asked of her applies to Maryland · 0 answers

PC Help Desk Overtime
I was hired with a company with "full-time salaried employment status" back in June 2006 to work as a computer help desk tech. It was always commonplace to work overtime, it came with the job. I have ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Have restrictions on my return to work order, employer says there is no light duty work, but is expecting me to return all the same what do I do.
I slipped a disc when waking up to go to work. Had an mri done & got a spinal epidural done. Faxed over fmla papers to be off for the next 9 days. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My company was recently acquired. I am in sales. I was told if I did not sign a non compete agreement within 3 days I would be terminated. I now have an opportunity with a competing company. will the non compete hold up or would some sort of diress be cau
Trying to beat a mon compete applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I went to a staffing place to get a job at belk distribution center and I pasted the drug test and started work. After being there 3 days my lead and supervisor pulled me to the side and told me they liked how I worked and asked me have I ever been a lead
I went to a staffing place to get a job at belk distribution center and I pasted the drug test and started work. After being there 3 days my lead and supervisor pulled me to the side and told me they ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

Employee with Chronic illnesses losing job because of attendance
After missing a week of work due to the flu, I was told I was being replaced because my boss "is used to having someone who is there all the time". The HR Director brought up all my sick days (for whi... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

After giving notice of two weeks and the employer terminates me immediately can he demand I bring back a company tablet within the next two days personally to an office I am not near (Im a homecare RN) . Just wonderimg what the timeframe is forreturning e
Per diem RN terminated and still has tablet of company what is time i need to return by applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was terminated from my job right after a boy went and called his mother at home and told her I threatened to kick his butt. Then him and his mom confronted me on parking lot at work. I was questioned and documented at work. Then few days later went back
I was cussed by the boy twice this same day we had disagreement applies to Virginia · 0 answers

unpaid wages-contract work
I have consulted for an X company in NYC for few weeks and I terminated my contract with them. According to the contract terms I have submitted all invoices and related termination letters to the COO ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this harrassment or just a bad HR Dept?
**Long post, just trying to be thorough** A few years ago, I began using FMLA leave to cover days off I needed because of complications with my bi-polar disorder and some troubles my wife has with her... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Boss has prostitute on payroll. How does that work? Or does it?
The owner of a business has a prostitute on the payroll. She shows up on paydays for a few days, then leaves. Isn't this misrepresentation of business expenses? applies to California · 1 answer

Unemployment
I tried a new job for 2 days. I have MS. I left due to my physical illness. How can I get my unemployment benefits back. The job was so stressful and my doctor now wants me to apply for a less stressf... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I recieve 24 pto days a year. When I need fmla is the comapny allowed to take from that bank?
pto is for sick and vacation. if fmla comes into play it wipes out any vacation time. applies to Florida · 1 answer

I am a consultant with a government agency. After 3 years of working here, I have a new supervisor who saying that even though I work 8hour days, I am not entitled to a 15 minute break because I am a consultant. Is this true in New York State/City??
Government Consultant for 3yrs. Housing Authority. 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

Unpaid employer expenses
My husband's company laid him off in Ocotber. They said they would pay his expenses within 30 days. 3 months later and still on money. It is close to $40,000. What can he do to get this money? He also... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

The company I work for sold the company to a new owner, and they changed to pto. I still had vacation days with the old company but the new company said I couldn't use them. Is that legal, I feel I am owed a check!!!
U work for a nursing home applies to Texas · 0 answers

I WAS OFF WITH PNUEMONA FOR 30 DAYS IN JANUARY 2013. AND NEVER PUT WAS ON FLMA LEAVE. WHAT CAN I DO BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE SOME SICK PAY AND VATI BUT NEVER WAS TOLD
I HAD A EXCUSE BUT NEVER PLACED ON LEAVE. BUT NEVER TOLD CAUSE I COULD HAVE GOT SICK DAY OR 0R USEDVATCATION AND HAD SOME MONEY applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

Can my employer track "comp time"?
It has been a past policy for my employer to keep track of "comp time" rather than pay overtime for its salaried employees. Comp time was also banked as single hour instead of time and a half. It was ... applies to California · 1 answer

Can OH employers deny vacation time earned?
A friend was told he cannot take the day as vacation, but could take it without pay because he didn't give enough notice. He gave 1/2 days notice - asking at lunchtime the day before he needed off. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can an employer refuse to give you unpaid days off and use the excuse that you do not have enough PTO to take off?
I have an employer that will not give me time off that was already approved at 1point saying now I no longer have enough PTO. applies to Florida · 2 answers

How can an employer fire you after you already quit in an at will employment state?
I quit my job and now the employer is saying they fired me...I was absent for three days before I let their rep know...Kansas is an at will state so how can they do this? applies to Kansas · 0 answers

If I've had 9 days reserved for sick/vacation time and I put for resignation as of the last day of my sick/vacation will I get paid. I am giving them 4 weeks notice prior to this. (Putting in for resignation 9/7, reserved scheduled vac/sick for 10/5-10/14
If I've had 9 days reserved for sick/vacation time and I put for resignation as of the last day of my sick/vacation will I get paid. I am giving them 4 weeks notice prior to this. (Putting in for resi... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I worked for my boyfriends the moving company as the office manager worked seven days a week sometimes 15 hours a day he didn't pay me a dime he said because we lived together it was in exchange for housing and food then we broke up he kicked me out with
Never paid a dime and was 1099 for 22,000 for 7 months applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Can an agency dock my pay for any reason as an independent contractor in the state of PA?
The agency i work for had us sign new contracts this year. They have our documentation on a sliding fee scale, down to $0 per hour if the documentation is more than 6 days from the point of service. I... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

i got a letter while i was on fmla i live in nj hr had sent me a letter back in jan saying i had 5 days to contact them or i will be terminated was this a violation.
hr sent me a 5 day to call letter or i will be fired i had to contact there corp office and i was told ignore that letter do i have a case applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Exempt if only 2 employees?
I have been working for a medical practice for a year. My title is office Manager however I only supervise 1 person, the receptionist. Most of my time is spent helping patients with physical therapy, ... applies to California · 2 answers

Is it legal for the manager to force me to use my vacation time?
I told my lead man that I was going to be out of work on a Wednesday and he didn’t mark it down that I will be absent. The manager texted me and told me to used my vacation days because he thought I... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I need a attorney for filing a sue againt my employer in federal court
I file a complaint against my employer due to Harassment and ADA violation. Received right to sue need help. Still working at company and have less than thirty days to file applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

need help
My wife is paid on salery based on 45 hours a week. she has not had a day off for 28 days including sundays due to no relif manager available, Not her fault. she is required to keep an office open dur... applies to Texas · 1 answer

can fml be shortened by employer?
I received FML past Nov used 15 days returned for light duty approx. 6 weeks upon I then was told my FML case is closed and if I need time again I would have to request it again. When I asked this pas... applies to New York · 0 answers

treated unfairly
I was told to resign from my position at the usps and after I signed the paper when I asked for my copy she had torn it up then a few days later I received a certified letter in the mail stating I was... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do I qualify for severence or how should I go forward?
I have been with my company for over 17 yrs. I recently found out that they were shutting down. I have worked as a salaried employee from the beginning with no contract. I have worked many 60 hr weeks... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I work in health care, have a chronic illness. When a Doctor left he gifted me three days of Vacation. HR called and said the transfer went through but I could only use this time as EIB. Fast forward three years and I needed to take an extended leave. The
MA working for the same company for 12 years with chronic autoimmune disease. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Recording hours worked for a salaried employee in NY
I am a salaried retail manager, the company has me put myself in for 1 hr worked to be paid, yet where and are they required to document an employees time worked. If the claim was I worked 7 days stra... applies to New York · 1 answer

Health issues resulted in heart surgery, but only out 10 days with less invasive procedure. They to
I feel that I was eliminated due to "health costs" to their plan. Also the fact that the contract they gave in the promotion, was structured higher than what they expected out of me as far as my acqui... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Selective Policy Enforcement, Employer who fails to follow own policy
I am wondering what my legal options are, if any. I was terminated for "Poor Attendance" based on a progressive disciplinary plan. Per policy my occurences were to be reviewed on a said date, which di... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

i gave my boss a text message two week notice if i was not provided with the hours i deserved and have always remained, two days later i retracted my two week notice (verbally) and via text message to both of my bosses. told them i will accept the hours t
i gave my boss a text message two week notice if i was not provided with the hours i deserved and have always remained, two days later i retracted my two week notice (verbally) and via text message to... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Pay Cut
My employer informed me one day before payday that I was being given a new role and compensation plan. I had worked for 9 days as acting GM and told 1 day before payday my pay would be $2000,00 less a... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have been denied the opportunity to apply for my current job in the purchase of our company through the new company 10 days before the completion of the sale is this legal in Minnesota
I am currently working for the current employers still but that dissolves on the 31st as part of the sale agreement of the small business applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I have been on a medical leave for 3 months. I returned to work for 3 days. I had to extend my lea
I was still sick and had to extend my medical leave 7 weeks. I got a letter from my employer stating I voluntarily quit and am no longer employed. Do I have a wrongful termination case? applies to California · 2 answers

Can my employer dispose of items in my locker without my knowledge
I had not been to my locker in about 2 months Management said they put a note on the locker that would be cleaned out in 2 weeks if I did not respond they took everything out waited 30 days and threw ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can my employer take a portion of my salary when their has been malfeasance on their part
This university has stolen and allowed financial mismanagement of school resources - Now they are considering taking a portion of the faculty salary and days without pay. We recently were warned that ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I have fmla for a disabled child. It states i cannot work weekends. My shift was 7_3 mon. Thru fri. They changed it to eow. They still schedule me on weekends and give me days ods during the week. I am forced to use what little pto i have or gor without p
Can they force me to burn up my pto or can i request they put me back on m thru f applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Hello i am a HHA (Home Health Aide)..i work 6 days a week and i am often called in to cover for other Aides. So this morning i was so tired when i woke up from work the day before being at the doctors with my client. And then catcing bus home got home lat
Am i being bullied and can i sue for wrongfull termination applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I was pulled out of work from the emergency room for a week due to medical reason I called and got it extended for a few days I later called to return back to work and was told I needed a medical release before returning so I scheduled a appointment with
do I have a case if not what are my options applies to Washington · 0 answers

why was I not given 30 day notice of my health insurance being cancelled
I was discharged from my employer on 8/15/12. I recently received notice from the health plan saying that my coverage ended on 8/16/12. They also included the cobra information. My understanding is th... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I was at this job an was on 90 probation before hire was at the hospital unconscious for two and a half days and and got sent to a impatient Rehabilitation Center it was on suicide watch could not use the phone till I was being discharged they fired me fo
Fired me why I was in the hospital unconscious and then get my check to a friend to give to me and did not send it in the mail applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

I was scheduled for 6 days in a row and worked a cumulative of about 45 hours. My workweek split this time worked about 50/50 so I didn't get paid overtime. Should I be getting overtime or is it limited to 45 hours in a WORK week?
Retail employee, pharmacy technician, hourly wage. applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Resigned, then terminated, policy for vaca pay differentiates between vol/invol
In Pennsylvania, an at-will state, a 7-year management employee resigns and provides the required 4-week notice and is immediately terminated. Written formal Policy Manual is in place and states payme... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

in new york state my boss gives 18 paid days off per calander year. he rquuires a 5 day notice per day requested. do i have to ask for time off when it is earned allready?
do i need to request time off when the time is already earned? applies to New York · 1 answer

if i take my pay stub from my employer and alter it for a loan can i be fired i didn't harm the company
i used one of my pay stubs and made a fake one to get a loan i was trying to get but i didn't get the loan and they suspended me for a few days applies to Colorado · 0 answers

By law what must an employer offer as a rescission period in a severance agreement?
The decision period is either 21 or 45 days. However, there appear to be different rules for over and under 40 years old. The rescission period actually begins after the employee signs the agreement. applies to Utah · 0 answers

why is there miscellaneous deductions on my last paycheck? I was terminated due to absence within the first 90 days which you are required to not receive any absence or you will be terminated. but could the termination cause my deductions?
I explained everthing in my question I was sick on these absence and had doctors excuses applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My doctor has advised me not to drive because I've been having dizzy spells and blackouts.
Most of the questions I've seen are in regards to companies refusal or disregard for FMLA. My question involves my neurologist's refusal to complete FLMA paperwork that my company has supplied to them... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I've worked for a company for 22 years and had earned up to 5 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, and 40 hours of sick. Today I looked my benefits up and the company isn't granting what I've earned, Can a company change benefits without informing their em
yes applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I work prn and do I still make my own schedule even thow I am on light duty for the job
I'm going back to work on light duty before I got hurt I worked the days I could work will it still b the same way an will w orkmens comp pay me for my lost wages applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Asked for incident report and never got
I dryer fell on my foot i went to acting manager and she didnt know how so i texted my gm and told i needed number to someone who could help she didnt respond for 2 days and when she did by text told ... 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

Can my boss contact me on my days off?
I am off on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. My boss is always texting me work questions on Monday and some Saturdays Is this legal? Also, he gave out my personal cell phone number, without my permission,... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Can an employer combine hourly non-exempt and salary exempt with a 180 schools days what is a yearly contract
Berkeley County School District is holding 25% of pay per week. Say that bus drivers can be paid just like all district employees exempt or non-exempt. Is this legal? applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

Hi. I have been dealing with kidney stone issues since March. In mid April I had a procedure done to bust up the stone, and a few days later had to go to the hospital again as it was found that a chilunk got wedged in my tube. They put a stent in me. I ha
I have been dealing with kidney stone issues since March. In mid April I had a procedure done to bust up the stone, and a few days later had to go to the hospital again as it was found that a chilunk ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

When does short term disability start?
When should my short term disability begin vs regular sick days? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Non payment of commissions due me
I have a signed contract to represent a company as a broker. They continue to make late commission payments. I'm supposed to be paid 45 days after months end. EX: January 2004, I'm still waiting for t... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Please help!
Dear Mel, For two years I worked for a company ten hours a day five days a week. I was payed overtime for hours worked over fifty not over forty like the law states. Is there something that I missed o... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I am an o/o truck-driver leased to a trucking co. in Houston I have a occ/acc group ins. policy on the job and the company is my policyholder. I has a stroke while out on the road and in the hospital for 14 days and they wouldn't report my injury to the i
occupational accident group insurance for a o/o truck driver. While can I get help at? applies to Texas · 0 answers

16 yr old working 5pm-5am Mon-Thurs
My 16 year old daughter who is home schooled is working at a large chain fast food restaurant from 5pm to 5am on school days. Her paycheck is always short and I believe it's because the managers are t... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can my job terminate me if doctor refuses to cover absences?
My wife is pregnant, and I missed some days from work, but called it in with FMLA, then her OBGYN wouldn’t approve time I missed for illness. They said they can only approve 3 hours per absence, for... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Was I unfairly terminated and if so what are my options?
I called off work due to a medical issue. When I tried contacting my supervisor about returning to work my calls were not returned. I showed up for work and was told via phone that I needed a return t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can a part of a non-compete void the whole agreement?
My non-compete with former employer contained three pages and I signed all three. On page two there was a paragraph which stated "can't work for anyone in this field, two years" I crossed it, I wrote ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

How do I keep from owing?
AnonymousJune 30, 2018 at 1:57 PM I am on FMLA (12 wks job security) and STD (50% average pay for 12 wks). STD is set at 6mo. While this is not work comp (although I did file a security report which w... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Retroactive over-time payment - Livi-in caregiver
I work as a live-in caregiver, my employer refused to pay overtime during my first two months (around 3 overtime hours 3 days per week), and is already 7 month now. We didn't sign a contract, How can ... applies to California · 0 answers

Where to report an employer who does not pay wages
Where do you report an employer who knowingly pays you on an account that does not have funds in it. I have filed a claim with the Labor Commissioner, but I'd like to report him to whoever will listen... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer keep denying vacation time due to understaffing?
My husband has 92 hours Vacation time. He has requested 2 times this year to be off. Both have been denied "due to understaffed". The company has a turnover rate of 80% within the first 30 days of emp... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My employer offers health insurance to all full time associates. They also offer paid time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal...) they claim that because they offer benefits we cannot fall under 40 hrs a week. Is this by law or is this to protect themselves fr
If I want to take a day off and want it unpaid... HR tells me I cannot and I need to use one of my PTO days... is this a law? applies to Nevada · 1 answer

At Will termination, due to requesting additional training.
Will try to be brief. I was terminated for asking for more training. I was hired with no previous experience, was told it would take 1 1/2 months to be ready, after 13 days I was given duties that I b... applies to California · 1 answer

discrimination
We are a Mfgr with 80 employees. One is returning to work from vacation with a flight layover in Hong Kong. Her co-workers are concerned about SARS. May we require her to wait 10 days before returning... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Can my employer request a 30 day notice before I leave to another job?
My employer wants me to give him a 30 day notice before my resignation instead of 2 weeks or I forfeit my unused vacation and unused sick days. Is that legal? applies to Florida · 1 answer

OK I got into trouble in effenington Illinois and I was on my way to Indiana to deliver a load in the meanwhile I didn't get a phone call until 7 days later while I was locked up they terminated me so the little over 500 miles I was away from my home I ha
I got terminated because I got into trouble in effenington Illinois applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can your employer require you to update your all social media accounts to reflect that he is no longer employed with the Company within five (5) days of the Separation Date. It seems that they shouldn't be asking you to update Social Profiles, like Linked
I am accepting separation package due to downsizing and layoffs. My employer is asking me to update my social media to reflect that no longer employed. I don’t think that they can require or enforce... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Unemployment redetermination appeal hearing request has not been honored.
Is there a time limit on how long ODJFS can take to schedule me for my hearing?It has been over 90 days since I requested a hearing to appeal my redetermination and I still have not been scheduled for... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Getting vacation pay if 2 week notice falls with in anniversay date?
Wondering if I am entitled to receive vacation pay if my notice is put in a few days prior to my anniversary date? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am a honorable discharged veteran from Oklahoma currently housed in a homeless shelter called Safe Haven/The Lodge located at 3512 Audubon Rd. 36111 I don't feel like Equal Protection has been applied in my situation due to my State Recognized Disabilit
I been in Alabama for less than 60 days please advise if the deliberate indifference of Equality is justified under Statutory Authority applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I signed a severance agreement for two months pay and sent it back to my employer on time. He decided a few days later to rescind the offer and sent me a new off of only two weeks pay. Can he do that, if it was already signed and sent back? Is that a bree
My office is in VA but my employer/company is in South Carolina applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I was stopped from working for 9days, I didn't get bonus because of that nor was I paid for the 9 days. All of this was because of defamation of character where the securities even stopped me from working
Something was stolen at work, the person was caught and arrested yet the securities still had a strike to let me work because they thought that I was involved applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Instead of taking my paid week vacation my employer and I agreed I would receive the pay but not actually take the days off. I learned something that made me decide to seek employment elsewhere and now they say they are going to keep my last check in orde
Employer holding last check for vacation pay received. applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Fabricated document
My current boss threatened to fire me and had said that if i tried to claim unemployment he would fabricate a document that stated that i had missed a large number of work days and also had come in la... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Can my Manager(public company) have a seperate vacation policy for me?
For years I followed the vacation policy as written, suddenly a new manager wants me to use my time in other ways which now limits the amount of days I get. I am the only one that was told to follow t... applies to New York · 0 answers

I have a cleaning company and have a signed contract agreement that was signed over a month ago my start date is in a few days con they cancel on the day of ? My terms and conditions stated. This contract will be for one year and shall renew annually
Just want to no if they can cancel on the day of applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I made a mistake at work and the employer made me pay 181dollars then wrote me up
We were slammed as usual and I was working when two rotors were brought in . I returned the wrong thing on the ticket by accident and the manager had me pay the diffrence. Amounting in 181 dollars tha... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Do I qualify for Edd?
I had a domestic violence incident with my bf where I was arrested, not charged I obviously had to explain this to my employer, because it did cause me to miss days of work unfortunately she disclosed... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I get the company to pay my last five years of my pension in my settlement?
I was assaulted at work, suspended for two days while company investigated it. Called me back to work and told me they found no fault in the physical activities on my part. Then proceed to say but we ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Non-Compete Length of Service
If I enter into a non-compete agreement with a new employer, is there a typical amount of time that I would need to stay employed by that company in order for it to be binding, enforceable? For instan... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

MANDITORY OVERTIME
I HAVE A QUESTION AND MY QUESTION IS: ONCE YOU DO YOUR 40 HOURS ARE YOU REQUIRED TO DO ANYMORE HOURS? AND ARENT YOU OBLIGATED TO HAVE 2 DAYS OFF? AND IS THERE A SUCH THING AS MANDITORY OVERTIME FOR TH... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

Can an employee be forced to use PTO for paid Holidays?
Our employer has decided to close for the christmas holiday on December 24th but instead of allowing us the choice of working or taking the day as unpaid they are making us use one of our PTO days? Ca... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can you be terminated for a background check after being offered a job
days and they terminated me sited my background check applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is it discrimination if an employer requires everyone to submit to a pre-employment urinalysis drug test, yet requires a candidate of the same applicant pool to submit to a hair follicle test?
I was given an offer of employment contingent upon successfully completing all prehire screening processes. They make everyone submit to a background check and drug screen. You have to submit all the ... applies to Missouri · 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

What types of FMLA notifications are employers responsible for.
Local HR Manger sent certified letter 4 days after not being release by company Dr stating I was out of FMLA and my job was being filled. I never received a retraction as a couple month later I reache... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I gave my 2 week notice after being with my company for 10 years. 2 days later they try to accuse me of stealing and forced me to resign. I haven't gotten my bereavement pay or my earned vacation pay
They tried to say I was drinking stuff and not paying for it. We all drink and eat samples. I feel it was just a way for them to get rid of me. I'm not a theif. So I resigned. Now they won't give me m... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

why don't we have a choice as to paying into unemployment. I worked 19 yrs for the same company and was terminated and denied benefits.
I was terminated because I failed a drug test. I was cleaned before I smoked, had an accident 3 days later, which was not my fault. I understand being fired. I don't think I should have been denied af... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Is there anything I can legally do to get my job back??
I've missed several days of work due to my children being sick, (2 surgeries and sone terrible accidents) and I've been summons to court multiple times, I also was granted custody of a foster child wh... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Can I be changed with AWOL while under FMLA?
GS employee working for DOA who was on FMLA. The Agency changed my FMLA to four days AWOL. Is that legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is a Non-compete valid if I am still in my probationary period?
I resigned my job to accept this position. I was not informed of NCA until say I started. I was not paid what they told me I would make, I quit after 45 days. I was still in prob. period. they were to... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Am I entitled to back vacation pay upon being laid/furloughed, if I never took any vacation?
After 23 yrs with the same company am I entitled, as the employee booklet states that I get (2) wks vacation/yr. I never took any vacation days. Can I get paid for the (2) wks vacation/yr that I never... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

if i overdosed and was admitted to the hospital in Arizona and can your company get in trouble for letting you work even if you give them a doctors clearance date
overdosed on pills and opiates was admitted a week and a half and then monitored and given a doctors release note from the ER doctor could i go back to to work the within two days applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Forced 401k plan
The company i was working for was bought out by somebody else.I knew I was going to get a pay cut, but it is a lot more than what I was told.The benefit package that we were promised still isnt togeth... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Overtime & Comp Time
Should I be considered a salaried employee or hourly? When I was hired at my current place of employment I was hired as a salaried employee. I have a written agreement for a salary amount. When my pay... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Wrongful Termination and Non-compete
Very recently I was wrongfully and suddenly terminated for no good reason from a salaried sales position in California. I had just been given a stellar performance review days earlier, was the top rev... applies to California · 1 answer

Harassed because using intermittent FMLA
I have a recently disabled son who at times needs my assistance. I applied for and received intermittent FMLA, allowing me to take a few hours off 3 or 4 days a month to help him, using a maximum of 1... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

I signed a non-compete upon hire as an internal recruiter of a staffing agency. After three days I was told that I have to work weekends and that presented a schedule conflict so I no longer worked for company. I am a recruiter and want to ask if a non-co
Florida Office Professional Staffing Agency vs skill trade Staffing Agency applies to Florida · 0 answers

Okay so I worked 16 hours on New Year's so that would have been time and a half but also that week I work a total of 56 hours so I should have gotten overtime pay and Holiday if they were on separate days correct
I Feel like they are just shorting me on my pay because they don't really want to pay it holiday and overtime applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was hired by a temp service and the company I worked for said I was on camera stealing so when it was time to pick up my check the temp service didn't give it to me .is this possible
I worked a 1 day at another company and 6 days for the last company with no pay because of false accusation applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

can they deny me fmla for having the flu?
company i work for denied my fmla paperwork because the doctor did not prescribe me any medicine. I had the flu and very bad stomach cramps. the doctor did my paper work took me off work for 3 days an... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

if on-call staff are informed that if we need them they would know by 3 that day do we have to pay
for staffing purposes, we have oncall staff - it has been suggested that we try telling our staff that they would be on-call until 3:00 that day to know if we wil need them, if they have not heard fro... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have ongoing high anxiety and panic attacks along with depression that keeps me from working up to 3 weeks at a time. Recently (a week ago) I went to a Drs appt and discovered my Dr had quit and a LPN was now my Dr. She refused to sign my off work paper
Was fired because new Dr. Would not give me a Dr slip for my ongoing anxiety and depression. FMLA is pending. The hr is saying it's for missed days. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can an employer make you take vacation days?
We are allowed to accumulate up to an x amount of hours, if you accumulate more than allowed, you simply do not accumulate after reaching a certain threshold. I am close to the max accumulation, My em... applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

I have surgery scheduled in 2 weeks. Am I eligible for unemployment until then?
Surgery is scheduled in 17 days. I have been collecting unemployment and searching for jobs for 2 weeks and wonder if I can continue knowing that in 2 1/2 weeks I will be unable to work for a period o... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Can an employer refuse to pay PTO to an non-exempt employee that took a cruise on the week they close for the Holidays?
My employer closes the school 1 week for Christmas.... I had 5 days of PTO left for the 2016 and because it fell on the week of her closing she refused to pay me applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Exceeded salaried sick and vacation- company withholding pay
I have exceeded my 2003 company granted sick and vacation days by 15. The company has witheld my last two biweekly paychecks as what they consider overpayment. I am salary. Is that legal? Do they have... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

lay-off while on short term disability
We have an employee that we wanted to lay-off. Before we could do that he went on short term disability. We still want to get rid of him but don't know how to legally do that while he is collecting di... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

My employer refused to let me go to a post sergical dr. Visit. I was out of work for 6months due to spine surgery/ LTD. I went to the dr. Appt. anyway and the dr. Kept me out 2 weeks due to a flare up i was experiencing. I have FMLA pending and I was plac
I had only been back to work 4 days when the above happened. Can I be fired or disciplined? I believe they violated FMLA law by threatening me when I requested FMLA. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Hi I live in Texas and have worked for the same company for over 16 years. I put in a vacation request for 1 week in April and I am being told they can only approve 2 days not the full week because are collections are down. Can they do this when I have ea
I work for a collection agency and because the company is struggling financially they will not allow me to take a full week off. The office has enough staff for the business we have to handle any empl... applies to Texas · 0 answers

our company is changing its PTO policy. Is it legal to take our acrued sick time over the years, and tell us we can't use it for ourself now, it has to be used for a family member leave of absense. This seems wrong
I have aquired quite a number of sick days over a ten year span. I save it for emergencies. But under the new policy, I will not be able to use this for myself. Only new acrewed time. Is this legal applies to California · 0 answers

My wife had her 3rd and final interview for a promotion within her company, but in a different office. A few days later, it was brought to her attention by employees that a Facebook was message was sent to another employee that previously showed her inapp
The complaint occurred January 6, 2016. The Facebook incident was later that week. Her final interview was January 7th applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Company has not paid and has relocated out of state
I signed a non-compete as an independent contractor for an entertainment company. I have not been compensated for services for more than 60 days, and the company has relocated out-of-state although st... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Do I have any legal rights?
I am a School Psychologist Associate who has worked with an Ohio ESC for 7 years, contracted for 6. Up until this year, I have been an exemplary employee with several high remarks from districts and v... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

how to find out whats in my personnel file
i worked for the clinic for 13years. when i asked for a tramsfer waiver. i couldnt get a job anywhere with the clinic they kept telling me they picked someone one else. even though the position i appl... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I started a new job. Became very sick on the 5th day. Called in sick. and had next 2 days off. Called the 3rd day to say that I went to the doctor and had blood tests, I would keep them informed of results. Dr. called next morning and said get right over
Employer let me go for not calling as I was in the critical care unit of the hospital getting 3 blood transfusions. applies to Florida · 1 answer

State of mo, I am a house manager at a home health agencie and my staff are payed overtime pay for hours worked over 40 but the employer stated house managers only get straight pay for more than 40 hours worked, I'm on call 7days a week for 365 days a yea
I work with dmh clients applies to Missouri · 0 answers

HIRED FULLTIME AND NOT GETTING FULLTIME HOURS
I WAS HIRED AS A FULLTIME EMPLOYEE OF A SMALL HOSPITAL, NOW DUE TO DECREASE IN PATIENT CENSUS, I AM FORCED TO BE CANCELLED, ALONG WITH OTHERS, THEREBY LOSING PAY. SINCE I JUST RETURNED FROM A WEEK VAC... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

An employee worked unauthorized overtime and didn't record it on his timecard. After payroll was processed we were advised he had worked OT one day that week. Do we have to immediately issue him a check for the difference or can we add it to his next payc
We are paid bi-weekly so he would be waiting 10 business days for his the check with the OT if we didn't do a separate check (which we have to pay an additional fee to have done) applies to California · 0 answers

downsize
Can an employer force you to change from a line position to an offline position and then in downsize that offline position in 45 days? applies to New York · 1 answer

I live in NYC I work as a waiter. I was short on my bank $44. The manager tells me to pay the $44 out of my tips while he investigates the situation. I know I'm not supposed to pay for shortages in your bank but I gave him the money anyway trusting he wou
I live in NYC I work as a waiter. I was short on my bank $44. The manager tells me to pay the $44 out of my tips while he investigates the situation. I know I'm not supposed to pay for shortages in yo... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Client/Employer purchased my credit report without my permission
I'm a software contractor. Three days after beginning a contract the client called me into their office and asked me to explain some negatives on my credit report that were over 3 years old. Do I have... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

possible wronful termination
I was terminated from a very a large healthcare provider in pittsburgh. I was off for medical reasons (documented by doctor)and was fired for "not using the proper call off procedure" I left my superv... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Termination of employee
Employee misses days of work, cancel appointments, collected cash on jobs and does not turn in the monies to the company, admitts himself into the hospital for alcohol or mental problems but never cal... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Contract change
I am employed by a Chicago based IT Consulting company since November 2002. Now, my employer wants me to sign an agreement that if I leave without giving 30 days notice I will have to pay $15,000.00 a... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

I gave my Boss a 2 week notice time off request for 3 days. We don't get any vaca pay or holiday pay. He denied me not once but twice within a month. Is this illegal to deny me?
He has denied me twice for un paid time off when I gave 2 weeks notice applies to Washington · 0 answers

salary or not salary ?
I am classified as a salary employee, my check stub states salary 40 hours, although I am required to work a min of 50 hours weekly. If i miss a day of work,( out sick, emergency,) I am forced to eith... applies to Florida · 1 answer

How can a company list me as ineligible for rehire, when I’ve never worked for the company before?
I applied for a job just a couple days ago, and I got the news that HR said I’m ineligible for rehire. I’m not quite understanding why, when I have never worked for the company before. applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Is it legal to hire me at a wage promote me next day and demote me 3 day later and pay cut also
I was hired at wage and permoted next day 3 ,days later demoted and pay cut applies to California · 1 answer

working 70 hours, never receive overtime or comp time
i am a courier/messenger for an armored service business. i usually work 13 or 14 hour days. on average i work about 70 hours weekly but i only get paid regular time.should i be getting paid overtime?... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

I have a 6 month fmla intermittent use my employer is telling me I have to provide a Dr note for every absence I'm scared of him he's intimidating I don't know what to do Bettina in wi
Can my employer request a Dr note for every absence if I'm approved for fmla 3-4 x a month 3-4 days at a time applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was suspended for three days because the manager of my department walked in to the liquor store I was at on my lunch break . I was purchasing lotto tickets and ended up grabbing a a four pack of wine for after work. I saw it was on sale so I grabbed it.
I had no clue about the other bottles. They are popular. They never asked to see them they were bagged in my trunk and they never sent me to get tested. If they wanted to know my intentions I would ha... applies to California · 0 answers

Can employee say there was a document from a family member who stated I was starting information about but the family contact me and denied any statement was made and boss was assumein it was me even ask the the family what did I tell them the family told
My boss is tellin staff I was suspend and that I was telling family members information when I just came back from my two days off I had no idea about patients weight loss applies to California · 0 answers

Can an employer cancel health benefits according to a severance package prior to term in contract?
I was offered benefits for 3 months following my termination date according to my severance package, the qualified for COBRA. The insurance plan notified me that the employer canceled the plan after 2... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

If 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

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

I been have alot of problems with my pregnancy and am only 15 weeks and i still been getting sick and realky bad headaches my doctor said there nithing wrong so cant fill out days off on my flma. U have already messed work where an about ti lose my job an
Get so sick throwing up and get migraines so bad where i cant work. I have had ti hsve my family pick me upnfrom work cant drive it hurts so bad applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can I sue my employer for failure to reimburse Moving expenses & sign on bounus offered in contract.
The position is in Dallas Texas the headquarters of company is in Illinois. I recently accepted a new job in Dallas Texas. I moved from Jackson MS. In the final offer letter extended, they offered mov... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can employer require you to sign a schedule package agreement, violate it every week, then deduct 'points' if you call in on what were supposed to be your agreed-upon days off?
Walmart eliminated flexibility for employees, but they're still able to schedule outside the agreement. If you call in you lose points, up to nine, at which point they terminate you. Would that be wro... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is it legal to have to wait 30 days to recieve overtime pay?
If I work ot in dec 09 it will not be seen unitl jan 2010 is that legal I am a state empolyee and we are paid on the 1st and the 16th unless its a holiday or weekend. Suppose I worked ot on Dec 16 sin... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

out on medical job eliminated
I have worked as a manager at a tavern for a year and a half. In July I hurt my back and ended up in the emergency room. From there on I followed their diagnosis and treatment but didnt get better. In... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Mandatory Overtime for Straight Time Pay
Can an employer require MANDATORY overtime without paying overtime pay (time and a half) because an employee does not have the minimum of 40 hours regular time due to PTO or vacation days in that week... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I was at a company for 3 1/2 years was out on FMLA due to several issues ,my cpany have a leave company that we reported to ,I was told to always go by the FMLA that leave company showed,I was denied 7 days and appealed them,because I had paper trail show
Fired ,while out on FMLA ,due to paperwork showing I had time applies to Texas · 0 answers

not offered family leave and fired for missing too many days.
my husband had stroke. missed time from work. became sick in hospital for one week my self. fired told due to work performance. now denies my unemployment. never offered family leave act is this a vio... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

FMLA entitlement hours ended?
I was told by the insurance company that I only had 95 hours remaining on FMLA entitlement, I will be having surgery and may be out for at least 30 days, am I no longer protected if my FMLA entitlemen... applies to Texas · 0 answers

AM I PROTECTED?
I told the manager that in addition to my internal complaint (previous question) that I would be filing a formal complaint with the state. I filed a complaint with the AG's office alledging sex gender... applies to Arizona · 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

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

Can an agency withhold PTO if they only "drop it" every other week?
Hi, Our agency is being laid off and because the PTO "drop in" happens two days after our being laid off, they are saying for the past almost two weeks we will not be getting our PTO in our PTO cash o... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is worker comp time counted as FMLA time
I was injured and required surgery with 60 days recovery. I have a critically ill child and have had to take time off.I now need to have another surgery and was told I was out of FMLA time. After look... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I have been back to work for two weeks from a loa. I did not get paid on pay day and received two letters in the mail from my company. One said I would be terminated in 15 days if I did not return to work. And the other said my insurance was cancelled bec
Can I sue my company for causing me to lose my insurance and the stress it is causing because my son is on my insurance and he has a life threatening condition. Until they get it straightened out, he ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Do I have legal recourse?
Upon return to work from FMLA for back surgery, my second day back I was presented with a 30day performance improvement request. The items mentioned in this request also included and stated absenteism... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I recently just took a vacation with two days of pto and I put my notice in, my last day is tomorrow (12/14/18) and they just told me today I cannot have my pto now. I live in Minnesota how does this work?
My vacation was Dec 1st-4th. I requested my PTO months In advance, I just put my notice in after I got back from my trip. And now they’re telling me I won’t be paid because I’m quitting applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I am a part-time employee and missed a shift due to a schedule change. This was fully my fault as it is my responsibility to check my work schedule. Despite having a three year perfect attendance. My manager has suspended me without pay for three days. Ye
Yet does not give similar suspensions to others. Ideas? I questioned his penalty and was advised they do this to everyone, which is not true. He is not the manager who hired me and I sense he is looki... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Training count as hours worked?
I am an hourly factory employee. My employer is forcing me to go school for further traiing on my days off or after normal work hours. I have 2 questions. 1.Do they have to pay my hourly rate for the ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Just overheard my boss 'decide' that there would be a change regarding vacation pay. He has decided that at the time that the offer letter is signed, the new employee must decide when in the next year they are going to take their vacation time. Huh? Can h
Vacation employment law question. New hires at 40 hours a week will have earned 2 weeks vacation pay (outside of PTO days etc). applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

I signed a non-compete, without realizing. I worked for a company for less than a month, they didn't offer training and I was a 1099. They goofed on the contract and it actually says 100 mile radius of where they live, not where the business is, or where
The non-compete is 365 days, 100 mile radius of a different city and state. I can assume it was user error, however it is exactly what I signed. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Forced to find my own Job Accommodation?
My employer dissolved my position, and forced me into a position that I warned them would negatively affect my medical condition, which they already knew about. I applied for an accommodation, and the... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can I lose my company paid health insurance while on medical leave?
I was hospitalized for 4 days and am currently under Dr care and my return date is not known at this time. My employer sent me a certified letter stating that I left my employment on my last day of wo... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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 applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Can a government employer insist that i sign a medical leave document and apply for SDI after missing 7 days of work when i have enough sick time to cover the absence
18 years with company, I have plenty of sick time available, HR is insisting that I sign documents to indicate that i want SDI. Why can't i use my sick time? It seems as if I'm being coerced into doin... applies to California · 0 answers

I worked for 2 companies for a ur and a half. I quit one job to go full time at other job which was higher pay rate then worked 5 days at that job n was laid off due to closing down I was denied by one claim and eligible to collect from other claim will I
I won the claim from my last employment but denied from past employer, will I get any unemployment applies to Iowa · 0 answers

If an employee is on a schedule vacation already and your business happens to shut down due to bad weather. They pay all employees those days without employees using their accrued time. Are they also required to pay their employees that were on their sche
This is kind of a vacation for a lot of employees but yet they get paid for it. Why not pay the employees already on vacation as well. Just does not seem right. Huh! applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

I am a salary exempt employee my employer states hours will be deducted from my salary for days miss
My 30 day notice was given on 2/9/17 my last day of employment will be 3/10/17. I left work early on 2/20/27 sick. promptly went to the doctor on 2/21/17 and returned to work Friday 2/23/17. I am stil... applies to Texas · 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

When does the FMLA actually start
If I requested intermmitten FMLA and do not take the time nor return the form in until months later can they still doc my FMLA for days missed in between the time I requested the form and the time I t... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do you need to grieve to have rights under a union contract
If an employee was a member of a union(IBEW) and had a contract with his employer that did not allow layoffs unless an external event triggered the need for fewer employees, and the employee was laid ... applies to Vermont · 1 answer

My grandmother has worked for a company for 13 years and she never got sick days, is that legal?
The company she works for is in Long Island. She's been working there for 13 years and never called out. She feels really sick but is afraid to call out. If she does call in sick they have her file fo... applies to New York · 0 answers

Can an employer close the company on holidays and force you to use personal time
Can a company close the business on Dec 24 and Dec 31 and force employees to use there personal days to be paid? applies to New York · 2 answers

Can employer charge employee who voluntarily terminates his employment for drug test expense
Employee here less than 30 days when he voluntarily terminated his employment. Can employer deduct from his final paycheck initial drug testing and MRO charges incurred for this employee? applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Instead Of Taking My Paid Week Vacation My Employer And I Agreed I Would Receive The Pay But Not Actually Take The Days Off. I Learned Something That Made Me Decide To Seek Employment Elsewhere And Now They Say They Are Going To Keep My Last Check In Orde
Employer keeping last check to make me pay back vacation pay paid to me. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Bereavement time adjacent to Holiday
My company will not pay me for Labor Day, because they have a policy that will deny the pay if adjacent days are taken off. My Mother's wake is on the Friday before Labor Day. I am told that if I take... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Fmla
Haven't got and answer from my employer I turn in my FMLA paper work 15 days ago .. When I contact corporate benefits they said they never received any paper work... I turn it in to hr Dept at the loc... applies to California · 0 answers

PLEASE HELP
1. AT MY ARBITRATION HEARING THE USPS TOLD THE ARBITRATOR HE DID NOT HAVE JURISDICTION IN THIS FMLA PROBLEM. I AM READING RULINGS THAT SAY THE COURTS LIKE THE HELP OF ARBITRATORS AND HAVE SEEN HUNDRED... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Can vacation be taken away from an employee when going from full time to part time?
My boss wants to take away some vacation days because employee is no longer wanting full time hours. Is this possible? applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

Is this legal termination?
Requested 2 week leave of absence, possibly becoming medical for panic attacks and stress. Was granted leave by manager. 7 days later received personal belongings from work UPS. Received a text messag... applies to California · 3 answers

Laid off with very short notification notice
I am being laid off with 4 days notification due to economic reasons. I am a senior developer that has been with the company for over five years. They are not going by seniority but by the amount of m... applies to New York · 1 answer

Relocation expenses repayment
I moved up to Nanticoke for a job with a company, They paid for movers to pack and move my household goods.I was put up in a hotel at company expense for 60 days. I was terminated and now the company ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

Exemption Status at Risk
If an employer instructs an exempt employee to take five days off without pay as a company cost savings initiative, then fails to instruct the employee's to leave their Blackberry's and laptop's at th... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Under our policy of sick use they can question the way you use it and ask for dr note. My complaint is can they ask me but did not ask my colleague and she blew through 80 days I only had 30
I wanted to use the rest of my sick time and vacation time before I am done with my job they required a dr note to do that and said that was policy I get that but a few colleagues did just that and ne... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is this discrimination?
I called off sick from work and was suspended 3 days. Another employee who calls off pretty regularly called of sick and was only given a written warning. I have never used a sick day and we are given... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

being sued for material breach
I live in FL, but signed a non-compete, whcih is governed by Ohio law. I found out that in 3 days the court has set plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. How can I contact the court to... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Vacation Pay After Layoff in Indiana
I was told on December 10, 2015 that I was being laid off and that my last day would be January 31, 2016. I will continue to work until that time. Our vacation pay is per calendar year. I live in the ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Transfer Request
Can your boss hold your transfer request for four days, then give it back to you with a "Performance Improvement Plan"? My past work history is excellant, there are no prior indications of improvement... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I have had surgerysevral times ffor work related job injurys the last one back in 2011 where the closing results were permanent restriction wewe no working over 40 hours per week but 1 and 1/2 years ago I worked some mandated nine our work days and they m
I was wondering is there any way I could have my surgery stay out until it fully heals and still have my reduced work restrictions mabe under ada accomadations in the past thy accomadted me without fl... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

My wife had her fibula bone removed from her leg because of a tumor, it has been a month since the surgery and the doctor provided her with a light duty work restriction, her employer said she can not come back to work unless she has a no restriction note
She is currently on FMLA, she went back to work and worked 2 full days and then HR manager said she can not come back unless she has a no restriction note. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Non-compete before work begins
I am a physician who signed a non-compete in exchange for $10,000 bonus. I have not started working for the hospital yet. The contract states that either party has to give 180 days notice to break the... applies to Indiana · 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

Time period to challenge new employment
Is there a time period (ie. 30 days) that my former employer has to challenge my employment at a competing company once I'm hired or can they take action anytime during the 2 year period, even if I ha... applies to Texas · 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

sold business & wife went to work at another shop
my wife & i sold a florist & signed a no compete then she went to work for a shop across town & the new owners are up set the no compete says we cant conduct a retail florist establishment, 10 years &... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

in mn is your employer allowed to lay you off 14 days after you were in the hospital with a heart attack
I was employed at charter for 5.5 years we were told in 2017 may that we were going to be layed off on aug 26 2018 on aug 14 2018 I had a heart attack was in the hospital for 2 surgerys on the 26 I wa... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Suspended without pay..placed on steps for same occurrance when ask about paperwork placed on performance notice after a few days meeting held with mngr stating i was meeting expectations so i ask why did you place me on performance notice all i got from
Need help retailation in the work place.. a few unethical behavior by mngrs leaving me suspended without pay. applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Is a Non Compete Valid if your Terminated Before 90 days?
Is a non-compete that I signed valid if I was training on the job for 4 weeks and terminated after 6 weeks for inappropriate use of company email? NOTE - I did not "sell" to any clients, did not go on... applies to Illinois · 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

Am i entitled to get paid on a referral loan that closed when i was an employee
I am a licensed loan officer currently. However, I was working for another company in NJ up until 12/24/2018 which is when I resigned. The owner will claim that he fired me since he heard at the Xmas ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

hi i was wondering if it's defamation of character (libel) if my boss messaged my neighbors phone to tell me i'm going to be terminated if i miss another day or if i'm late again
My boss messaged my neighbor to relay a message to me that i'm suspended for three days an going to be terminated if i miss another day or if i'm late again. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

What step to take next in EEOC case
Filed charges for demotion in Nov 08 replaced with male. Then discharged in July 09 stating I did not provide info due to charges from auto accident. Two days after filing FMLA and had a disability. C... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

If I am taking a weeks vacation, and they decide to work on Saturday (overtime), can they force me to take 6 days vacation instead of just 5?
I have requested and got approved for vacation for the week of 4th of July. I have just been informed that we will be working on the Saturday prior and that if I want that day off I will need to reque... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Reneging on job offer
Dear MEL, I had an interview with a major company last week. At the interview, they made a verbal committment of a job offer. 2 days later, I sent them an email, accepting the job offer, to which they... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

exempt employee & snow days
I am an exempt employee who is required to work 45 hours a week. Recently I called out during a snow storm. I worked 52 hours this week and was still required to use an 8 hour PTO day. Is this legal? applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

If I run out of sick days can my employer force me to use paid vacation time?
Without any notice or agreement my employer paid me for a vacation day because I ran out of paid sick time.....is that legal? applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I put in for a request for FMLA time after I was denied workman's comp. What happens if my employer never gets back to me about the FMLA request within the 5 business days?
Injured on 2/6/15 Workman's comp denied on 2/12/15 Requested FMLA on 2/23/15 applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I started work May 15, I resigned after my 12 hour shift on June 25. I worked 12 hour shifts 7a-7p..clocked in accordingly everyday I worked. I have not been paid for my last two days..24 hours...I called my former employer spoke to payroll, they said the
I am a RN, worked at a rehab&long term care facility. High turnover mismanagement is why I left. I just want paid for the 2-12 hour shifts I worked. applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I have FMLA for my mom I certified 5/31/17 1-2 days 2times per m was approved then in sept took Mom to Dr I'm a flight attendant missed 1flt day before 2flts day of 1 flt (in from overnight) but worked rest of day now FH solutions group wants me to recert
I work for an airline company who outsources FMLA to a company called FHsolutions group applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I work with a company that we will say is small as far as the affordable act laws are concerned. This company is all over the map would it be a large company as far as those laws are concerned?
This concerns giving my medical insurance after ninty days then turning around saying they don't have to because of some laws changing with the affordable care act applies to Oregon · 0 answers

This is my answer to questions regarding my initial question.
Answer to retaliation return question. The office manager for my Dr.s office applied on 3/19/01 for disability. My Dr. made the update call on 4/10/01. I never received denial to the claim. My Dr. pul... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can an employer cancel employees health insurance with less than 30 days & with a contract in place
I have a contract that states employer will provide health benefits to myself and my family. I received a letter on November 25th, dated Nov 18th that my healthcare benefits will cease Dec. 1st. Is mo... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

My son works construction in ky he works 50 to 80 hours a week he tried talking to his employer telling them he couldn't keep up with being a full time online student and ask for help arranging hours or not working so many they told him education wasn't a
His employer won't even speak to him about it and he works hard pouring concrete every day six and seven days a week sometimes 80 plus hours a week. applies to Kentucky · 1 answer

Will income coming out of stock trading disqualify me from getting UI benefits?
I'm going to apply for unemployment benefits. Though I'm still unemployed I do have some income coming out of my stock trading that I do mostly all days by buying and selling stocks in a few minutes e... applies to California · 1 answer

I have paid over twelve hundred in insurance for the year but am not eligible for the insurance until my probationary period is complete. Is this normal?
I was hired by my company at the end of Oct and began a ninety day probationary period. I have been paying for insurance this entire time though I cannot receive health insurance until my ninety days ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

Is my non-compete valid when I had my pay cut and benifits cut ?
I signed a non-compete with my employer after I got another job offer and gave my two weeks notice. The next day my boss called me in and offered me more money to stay,so I did. A few days later they ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My doctor placed me on disability on September 7th. I was scheduled to have surgery soon on my foot and he wanted me to stay off of my foot until surgery. My boss took me off because I let her know a few days prior. The 10th I called H.R. and they approve
On disability leave for up to 3 months from my podiatrist I've been at my job from 9/10/18-9/7/19 when placed on disability Denied my disability Denied FMLA Will get written up and or fired if I don't... applies to California · 0 answers

Comp time - legal issue or company policy?
I am an exempt employee working four days per week by agreement with my non-profit employer. If I work a fifth day in any given week, can my employer legally offer me comp time off? If so, am I requir... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My employer is paying OT for Labor day only. when I complete this week, I will have over 50hrs, but only will have OT for one day. is this legal?
currently it is said, holiday's are separate from normal business days. if I work more than 40hrs this week, I will have to "make up" 10hrs before I begin to receive OT pay. by the end of this week, i... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Is there a potential law suit I can file against my manager or the company?
My Manager threatened to take away my shifts when I gave notice that my mom had a heart attack and stroke and was on hospice. I explained to him I was trying to get my shifts covered and that she was ... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Retaliation after using FMLA
I was being trained for a supervisor position, that my manager removed me from the training after I was out of work for a week due to a disability which I have FMLA. I was also told in my yearly revie... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I went out on short term disability after working about 90 days at company. I had a very advanced type of knee replacement. Upon my return, since I had a short history at company, I was promised to be retrained. Upon return no attempt was made to retrain
Do I have a valid case for discrimination because of using cane upon my return to work with knee replacement surgery. Plus the false accusations about me making threats. applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Can I resign during the probationary period when I signed a non-compete agreement?
I signed a non-compete employment contract, but there is a 90-day probationary period. I am about 60 days in and looking to take extended time off for a medical issue. I do not have access to benefits... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

If an employee is reguarly asked to work 40 hours in a week ( a 4 day 10 hour work week) and they ask for a total of 10 days off, to include 2 weekends, a friday and a monday... do you charge the 40 hours? Sh eis asking for 32 and we have nothing in polic
This employee is saying that she wants 32 hours charged, not 40. If she askes for an entire week and is full time, I think she should be charged 40. Please advise. applies to Florida · 1 answer

Resigned and was terminated on spot
I am currently a manager at a small medical collection firm. I am about to give my notice 8 weeks in advance. The owner of the company has a track record for letting people go as soon as they give not... applies to Florida · 1 answer

do i have to pay back my bonus
I put I. A two weeks notice and my boss asked me to stay for the next two months for $500. I countered for $800 He agreed and issued the check. Two days later I broke my foot and I maybe off work for ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

wanted to see if i have a case or am i just being naive?
okay. I put my two weeks notice in and the following week was drop to only 14 hours for the week! I had no misconducts. even offered to stay longer than the notice (by a few days) if they needed the h... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Salaried Exempt? Maximum hours required to work?
My husband is a Quality Assurance Engineer for a company that creates software. When he was hired on six months ago, he asked about overtime in the interview and was told that it was not the norm. Sin... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Employer is eliminating my job. Will I be eligible for unemployment?
In June, I was handed a Performance Improvement Plan which was supposed to be reviewed 30 days later. Now, they are asking me to sign a letter stating that they haven't seen the desired level of impro... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

ntly diagnosed with acid reflux because of vomiting am I eligible for FMLA for this?
My daughter was recently diagnosed with acid reflux because of waking up vomiting so after the 4th time I took her in & they assume it's acid reflux but need to perform further testing and while in th... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my pay be deducted if I've given noticed but decided to stay on temporarily and then decided to leave?
My Fiancé put his two week notice in at his job and then decided to stay on as temporary help for two days a week. He then decided to completely leave shortly after and his boss told him that she was... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

Direct deposit reversed?
My paycheck was direct deposited into my account on the same day I resigned. My employment was terminated on the spot. Three days later, the transaction was reversed and the money was taken out. It's ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I called in sick for three days due to a illness/disability covered by ADA. I decided that I needed to find a different job since my employer was not acomdating. I worked there for almost a year and a half and it dawned on me that I was discriminated mult
I am hard of hearing/ almost deaf and the stress and lack of support increased my anxiety that triggered to depression. I was in danger to myself and didn't trust myself to go to work since it was fro... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I have worked for the same co for 35 years earning 5 weeks vacation. I was told i was grandfathered in for these 5 weeks after they changed the co policy to 4 weeks max. They asked me if I wanted to work 32 hours a week with no loss in benefits. I said ye
9 vacation days taken away after they offered me 32 hours per week with no loss in benefits just because I now have every Friday off. applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I live in Las Vegas I signed a non compete clause 2-3 days after starting work 7 years ago. I am not in management. I want to change companies I work for still doing home hospice. As I am not management have no intell on how business is done etc. I am not
home hospice non compete clause for non management staff applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I worked Christmas Day & got x2 time but my job took my pto w/o me knowing. Is that legal?
So I was forced to work thanksgiving and Christmas this year and got paid time and a half on thanksgiving and double time on Christmas but my employer took my PTO time for working those days without p... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Can I claim for 101/2 years worked? I'm just take in the period of time ,3 weeks(one por year) I work as manager , i a salary worked, and forced for quit. Thank you!
I worked as Manager ( salary worker)must of the time work 10 to 12 hours a day in six days a week. I'm forced to auit my jib applies to Florida · 1 answer

Non-Exempt Overtime while travelling on company business
Non-exempt employees who travel to conferences and who will be working more than 8 hours a day- Can we pay our employees a travel wage instead of their work wage when they travel? IF so, can you give ... applies to California · 1 answer

can you be wrote up for call offs if they fall under the fmla
i called off with stomach pains went to the hospital was admitted for four days. then i had surgery and was off for 4 weeks came back got the flu and ended up off again all under fmla i had to call of... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can an employer take away accrued vacation time in Wisconsin without any notice to employees?
I have a question about accrued vacation time in Wisconsin. The company I work at has approximately 25 employees, all but two full-time. We receive a certain number of paid vacation days on the annive... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

How do I get the money I was supposed to receive for training from a previous employer?
I was supposed to be trained at a restaurant but never was. My trainer ignored me and refused to train me for reasons unbeknownst to me. After three days one of the managers let me go because he thoug... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My right to choose where to park my car.
I was legally parked on a public street about a half a block away from my work. Does my employer have the right to suspend me two days w/o pay for parking there? - There reasoning: " It's in the polic... applies to California · 1 answer

I was recently suspended without pay because of my tardiness i didnt sign any paperwork on why i was suspended the day of but received a paper in the mail days later of reasons why. The day i was suspended the plant manager told me to gather my things and
Feel that my plant manager handled my suspension illegally with letting whole plant know one of reasons was personal stuff going on out of work. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can my employer pay me with my vacation time on a day that I was at work?
Our office was being relocated and our computers were down to clock in and out for a couple days and our manager would take care of the time sheets, well a few weeks later I had noticed some of my vac... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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

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 a comapany require it's hourly employee to be on call without on-call pay?
I am a Respiratory Therapist working in a home he alth company. I am on call 7 days a week. I receive no compensation for my time,unless I have to go out to go out to visit a patient after working hou... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

If FMLA time carried over from one contract year to the next?
I teach with a contract that runs for 10 months from July 1 to June 30. If I take FMLA in one contract year, does it carry over to the following contract year? Is it counted cumulatively? Regular sick... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Lay-offs and pregnancy
I'm pregnant and I'm going on maternity leave on April 27 and I will be on leave for 5 months (my supervisor has agreed to this). We will have lay-offs next week. Can I be laid-off? Our maternity poli... applies to California · 1 answer

can my estranged wife come to my workplace without my knowledge to get my work schedule
My wife and I are seperated and have filed for divorce. She Does not belive me when I tell her my work schedule and reminds me of my court ordered time for taking my children on my days off. I Told he... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Bounced Payroll Check, Company Out of Business
My former employer laid off the entire company and closed the company office on 10/9/01. The company also filed for bankruptcy. My employer promised to pay me for my wages for the work I did on Octobe... applies to New York · 2 answers

Is overtime pay a matter of policy or law?
In the Matter of At Will Employment,over-time pay and working longer than 6 days per week. Are this issues law or are they a matter policy, and if a company doesn't have any written policy in regards ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can an employeer not pay owed sick time?
My husband recently had to call in sick for more then the normal amount of time. He did have enough time in his "sick account" for paid time off. His employeer is now telling him that they will not pa... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Would a contract would be null and void if I had been terminated. It has nothing to do with non-com
I just sent another message, need to clear something up...I sold the home to a family member AFTER I was re-instated for this sale only. I never signed a new contract. My relationship had be ended 1 t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer repremand an employee for missing work for an illness when they have a doctors excuse.
I called into work and went to the er where I was given an excuse to be off for that day and the day following. In that time my place of employment failed a corporate inspection. Because I am a shift ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I have put in for fmla due to my own serious condition sept 3 2015 I received the papers me immediately brought them to my dr during the time the dr secretary misplaced the fmla papers and I had to resubmit them to them when I do that the papers were inco
I am up for removal because of the days that I called out fmla and the doctor filled out paper work wrong twice but the third time it was correct my fmla was approved but it only started from the day ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

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

My son just became a CNA and started working and and patient of his was becoming agitated that they weren't meeting their duties and my son stated he was sorry that they were understaffed at the moment and some neglect of duties could happen
FaceTime works for a convalescent home and there was an agitated patient wanting the care given to him and my son apologize for the understaffing at that time and knows that brushing teeth or stuff li... applies to California · 0 answers

My current pay until this paycheck was $60,000 a year salary. My company was bought out in December 2016 and since I worked between two locations my original owners asked me to stay with them. It was a safe, secure, position. During her interview process
I had already worked 4 days in the pay period before I was told I'd be on a new pay scale. I was never told the amount of my new wage to be able to agree or quit, it was just on my check. Since I was ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Was it right for them to cut bonus w/o warning?
My husband is an salaried employee for a auto parts chain store. When hired he was guaranteed a base salary, bonus & stock shares. Today he was told all of a sudden that his bonus is going to be cut b... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I work construction I'm a foreman. A new superintendent was it on my job, that didn't know bridge work and we started bumping heads. But my work was not effected at all. Me and my crew received a award from the the main office for my bridge. Three days la
Do I have a wrongful termination. The union did get them to change my poor performance. They couldn't warrant it. But they wanted me to apply for unemployment to receive money. I want them to compensa... applies to California · 1 answer

Bounced paycheck after quitting my job
I recently quit my job on January 9th. The usual payday was every 15th of the month, which came and went without my direct deposit showing up in my account. After several emails to my former employer,... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My spouse had a stroke and I had to use a little over 30 days of fmla. My supervisor is now telling me I need a Dr's excuse from his Dr stating I am able to return back to work. Is this really necessary? I've been back to work for almost a month and they
do I need a Dr's excuse stating from my spouses dr to return back to work? applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

How long does it take to receive your settlement monies? I accepted their offer, signed release and my atty sent it to them on 4-14. I live in NJ. I thought they had to send within 30 days
Sued ex employer for lost wages and hired atty. We accepted their offer and I signed a release on 4-12-16. Have yet to receive the monies. I reside in NJ. Is there a time limit? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Work dates vs. Payroll check date question
Ohio's new minimum wage must be paid beginning January 1, 2007. Our first payroll will be dated January 8, 2007 but it will cover days worked 12/17/06 - 12/30/06. Should the new minimum wage be applie... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Invalid dates on non compete
after reviewing my original non compete with no date and now reviewing my non compete that was sent to me by my previous employers attorney, I noticed the original has no date and the one from the att... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

my company payed me a retention bonus twice now they want repayment do i have to pay it back?
i signed a retention incentive to stay till December 31, I did and they payed the bonus in February. then in April i got an incentive bonus again ther mistake. just got email they want repayment in 15... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my supervisor send me emails requesting me to work from home while out FMLA?
I have several emails from my supervisor requesting me to work from home 2 days after surgery. Because I felt harassed, I resigned without notice and they are refusing to use my PTO time for week 2 of... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Company states i used all my fml a up before november. I have emails that day I'm ok that i have some time etc. That were written before that. Is it all my responsibility to keep track of my bed. I use partial days sometimes. It is now late Dec. That they
Have fml a to help my wife who has fibromyalgia and chronic pain from 3 back surgeries. It makes no sense that they tell me now i ran out in the beginning of november. Several other emails said no it ... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

I work for a union and just this week I called off Tuesday felt bad had chills.. Turned out went to dr got X-rays was sick and had flu and strep throat. Called my job again that wensday to call off and stating my dr note said return back to work Saturday
Was terminated from job with a dr excuse .. I work for a union and I called off .. The termination as of now is a no call no show when I was excused for the days and I told them. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Legally is there anything I can do when a fellow employee is giving work information to my ex?
My ex moved a woman he met twice into our home as my kids and I were moving out. We are 29months into a divorce. His girlfriend has 36 criminal charges in her home state over 11 years. She has been ca... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Unemployment Questions
Dear Mel, I have worked in the same industry for over 15 years. I have worked for my current employer for 2 years. Recently, we were given goals at the beginning of the year. Since my industry is in t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

As GM for a large company, I was fired, having a 10 yr perfect record for a coding practice that GM used to balance labor hrs. I was fired but won my hearing for unemployment. The immediate new District Mgr had cursed me several times and general found fa
Also I lost an $8,000 bonus from a previous quarter, that was due in my account 4 days after termination, and had 2 weeks vacation. This company was one that I expected to be with for many years, and ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I took 4 hours of my vacation last week it was approved. I got fired Tuesday morning I still had 7 vacation days that they won't pay but now they won't pay my 4 hours I took last week what can I do
I was fired mostly because I wouldn't play a game that everyone else plays so everyone started sayin I wasn't doing my job the reason they say I got fired is I sent a bucket that I didn't build to fin... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I applied with USPS and passed the interview and fingerprinted. I was supposed to start orientation but they never send me an email for instruction for 2 consecutive times. Then in the last 2 days I received 2 letter of separation stating it is due to Art
The letter states I failed to meet expectations and failed to show up. They stated Article 12 Section 1of the National Agreement. It was not my fault I informed them 2 consecutive week when they told ... applies to California · 0 answers

Employment Contracts - what is the law that covers employees benefits?
I was with a firm and had an employment contract. The partners separated and I went with one of them. We verbally agreed the employment contract will remain in effect and there was no need to make a n... applies to New York · 0 answers

Am I entitled to vacation pay?
I got laid off and only received a few hours notice, also my check did not include vacation pay which i was entitled for. My employer said it wasn't company's policy to pay vacation, sick days etc. Up... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Should I sue?
I worked on a construction job site. I was told I would get paid 10/hr. and would be paid hourly. I worked a 28/32 hours in a week and had called my boss to let him know that I was snowed in two diffe... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

When I was hired seniority was based on date of hire but new management came in two years later and are now basing it on a point system. we are allowed five days off but if we use this time they will subtract points from us therefore taking away our senio
Seniority was always based on date of hire. Is it legal to change it to a point system after establishing it during the hiring process as date of hire? applies to Indiana · 0 answers

What do I do if my boss calls me an angry black women?
My boss and I were having a conversation about company coming to visit 2 days later. While asking a few questions to help clarify what it was that he wanted me to do, he was starting to get upset. I t... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

How long does a discharged employee have to accept a severance pay offer?
Employee is over 40. We allowed 21 days from discharge Nov 2 2009. Another month will have passed without a response to accept, reject, or counteroffer as of Dec 23. We did not write in an "end date" ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

My employer gave me a 30 day termination notice but are letting me go after 2 weeks. I have suffered harassment/ sexual from my boss. I have reported it and nothing has been investigated. I am happy to free myself of . This stress
My employer gave me a verbal 30 days notice of termination. I asked for it in writing as well as my duties. Received a text that my duties would remain the same. They are letting me go after 2 weeks w... applies to California · 0 answers

Vacation time & demotion
When I hit my year my at my job, I earned 1 week of vacation time. Over the past few weeks, I had to miss work on a couple occasions because of illness. Due to the missed hours, my employer decided to... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Can I be terminated because I missed too much work and got behind?
I was in a car accident July 16th, I have missed 6 days of work due to a neck injury and have gotten behind in my job duties. My boss wrote me up friday and told me I have 2 weeks to do everything plu... applies to Texas · 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

Put on admin leave after giving two months notice.
I handed in my two months notice after having to file a bullying complaint against my supervisor. I was out on FMLA the two days after I handed it in. The next week I was told I was being put on admin... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

reclaim Unemployment benefits
I was fired from my job for missing work because I was arrested and was in jail for 14 days before I could post bond to get out since then my charges against me have been dismiss for a crime someone e... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer lay off someone for no reason and then hire someone else?
I recently got laid off from my job. The reason is times were tough and the owner couldn't make the numbers work in order to keep me, yet after a week of me being gone, he hired someone else for 50 ce... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

How do I get my vacation pay out after termination if there is a discrepancy?
At my job, I get a vacation check for 3 weeks of vacation payed out to me at the end of each year. When I asked, my boss said if I left the company before my anniversary date that I would get my vacat... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Brief as I could be, Help me in Texas.
I've worked for my last boss for 5 yrs, the first 3yrs with no problems, promotions, annual increases, etc. When my company migrated all the business ofc's to one central location, he brought me over ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

accrued vacation
- Our old policy was to earn it in one year to be used the following year. The new policy advances our anticipated accrual and is to be used in the same year. The year of the change we were not paid f... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can my work place take my PTO for overtime weekend hours?
I work in Florida, and my place of work is requiring we work 10 hrs 5 days a week and two Saturdays in a row and next off. They stated they would take our PTO if we happen to not come in on Saturdays.... applies to Florida · 0 answers

What recourse does an emp with maxed PTO accrual have when the company will not grant PTO requests?
I work in Nevada and have maxed out my PTO accrual, and my company has said they will not approve any PTO requests for the next 60 days, I will lose approx. 30 hours of accruals, what is my recourse? applies to Nevada · 0 answers

are construction workers that are not in a union allowed to be denied sick pay?
I asked our foreman who kept track of our sick hours that we accrued, but he said we don’t get sick pay because we are at will employees. I missed 2 days of work because of the flu and came back to ... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Hospital closure before end of W.A.R.N notice
We are a hospital operated by an investment group. the employees were given 60 days notice of closure which ends April 27th 2019. we were just informed that they are now closing on April 8th 2019 and ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

My employer requires a 30 day notice of resignation. They state that if I do not honor that they will not give me the sales commissions due to me. Is that legal?
My employer stated in a employee handbook that they require 30 days written notice of resignation. If I do not do that then they say they will withhold the sales commission that I have earned. I inten... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Forcing on another shift a temp taking my old job
I was given 1 days notice that I was to change shifts permenently or I could quit. I do not feel as though I was being treated fair. Is this illegal for a company to give you such short notice and MAK... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

My wife was recently terminated from her job - she is home-office-based in TX but was working remotely for hotels in LA and NC. The reason was
Works home-based in TX for hotels in LA and NC Terminated for "going in a different direction" Offered 3 weeks severance + PTO Info requested of her by employer days after termination Received email s... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Am I able to pursue a lawsuit for wrongful termination while receiving unemployment benefits?
I was terminated from my employment while on an approved documented medical leave. A few days later, I applied for unemployment benefits and was determinate eligible. On the day that I was expecting t... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Unemployment in Texas
I have been working full time as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years at the same company. I have only worked during the day from 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. I was informed that due the the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is there a limit of hours that a salaried exempt employee is to work?
I know I have to work 40 but our company says 45. That's fine. But I'm putting in 65-80hrs. weekly. I am a co-manager at a convenience store that also sells fuel. I hire and I terminate. I've been wor... applies to New York · 0 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

I have been demoted from a division that I started under a company with a CEO, this was due to conflict with another employee who lost the company about $250,000 in revenues. I again started the division and have since been told that I cannot have any con
I have been demoted from a cash flow business that I started with the CEO, I have signed off on every contract within the last two years and was just given 30 days notice to quit or try and develop an... applies to California · 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

enforcement of non compete
I worked a mortgage company for about 6 months when my boss made all of the loan officers sign a non compete clause to keep our jobs of which I never got a copy of. When I told my boss I was seriously... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Bonus earned
I was terminated from my job on Friday and was told I would be paid for earned wages, commissions and accrued vacation. However, my employer is refusing to pay a fair monetary value on a trip I earned... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I am seriously thinking of retiring at the end of this FY which is June 30th. If I give this notice today what might my employer do? If I am let go earlier could I collect unemployment?
I know it will be difficult to replace me in 30 days and I do like my manager and want to give them enough time to fill the position and transition - I expect I will give notice at the end of March gi... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Withholding 100% of my pay!
Employer over paid me by $29,000 gross this year. They have stated that I either pay 100% of net amount in 7 days or they will withhold 100% of my pay util they recoup the gross amount. Is it legal fo... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I work in Florida and my employer is telling me I cannot take unpaid vacation. Is this allowed?
I work as an hourly employee where I accrue PTO at a rate of 1.5 hours a week. I want to accrue vacation to be able to have enough for a trip next year, 80 hours. I want to take two days unpaid now so... applies to Florida · 2 answers

So I put my new weeks in at work so I can give them time to replace me so I have vacation I wanted to use some of my time and they are refusing anybody vacation an sick days I have 94 hours vacation and 16 hours vacation what do I do about all that time I
I work fargo assembly of pa Got new job gonna start August 9th put my 2 weeks in on March 26 my last day would be April 6th applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Can I be terminated because of one incident in my 38 months with employer?
On 9/30/11, I had a meeting with the Director of an agency and the client working in their facility. The Director wanted to end the program with the client because he failed to perform his duties to t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Extending Time-bared Filing Period
What is the standard or exceptions, if any, for extending the filing time-period beyond the "filing period" (180-300 days), to file a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? ...what act or acti... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Entiltled to Holiday pay or paid time off as stated in employee handbook?
I am a full time employee at Citigroup (40 hours per week). In the employee handbook it states: "Citi provides 10 paid holidays to eligible employees. Some paid holiday time may be granted as a floati... applies to New York · 1 answer

California's Alternative Workweek Schedule
This question is for the state of California. We would like to request that our employees work 3/12 shifts? (3 days a week, 12 hours a day) Can this be considered an Alternative Workweek Schedule? Wha... applies to California · 1 answer

Docked pay due to use of FMLA
I am on approved intermittent FMLA due to my son's disability. Both my supervisor and HR director dislike FMLA and have made working very difficult. Since I am salaried and also exempt from receiving ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

i 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

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

betrayed by a demotion
I was in a positon for a year and two weeks. I recently switch locations. My new boss had rumors going around that she didnt working under her. She had a friend, she had in m ind for the job. I felt s... applies to New York · 1 answer

Unemployment benefits being denied, Wrongful Term, No COBRA offered
Hello there. I was terminated from my position as a general store manager for a large retail chain after 6 years of excellent performance reviews. I never received a single written warning or discipli... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

I start working Aug. 30 the people there received there check Aug. 28 I didn't get my first check until Sept. 27 and she only paid me for a week. That is 3 days from a whole month. My boss keep blaming it on the system that she uses. When I went to talk t
This is her mother helping her write this. And she also stated that if she feel like this job is to hard for her she just need to fine somewhere else to go. She just wanted to get paid what she work. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I've worked for the same company for years. Last few years my paychecks keep bouncing and aren't made right for a week. If I quit would I be eligible for unemployment
Long term employment with a family owned furniture factory. I'm one of their best workers. When I stayed home for three days to care for my wife, I was given a 3 dollar raise immediately because the w... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Was I wrongfully dismissed?
I was attacked in a home invasion in June. My attacker beat me for over 3 hours before I was able to get away and lock myself in the washroom. Well I was locked in the washroom my attacker stabbed him... applies to California · 0 answers

Can an employer revoke vacation time after it has been earned?
My mother-inlaw works in Mesa, AZ as a nurse practitioner for a family practice medical office. She has been employed there for 17 years. She has been earning vacation time the same way and at the sam... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Separation Agreement
I was recently terminated due to a merger. I am 44 years old and was emplyed for 13y 9m. I have been offered a Special Seperation Plan (SSP) (ERISA plan - 10 pages); an addedum to the SSP providing AD... applies to California · 2 answers

Non-compete at the point of resignation??
I recently decided to resign from my employment for famiy reasons, but also some internal personnel issues. I expressed my desire, though I did not submit a formal letter of resignation. I asked for 2... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What are the parameters for workers under 16 years of age?
I've heard that it's illigal under FLSA for a worker under 16 years old to work more than 3 hours a day on school days, to work past 7pm except for between June 1st and labor day when the time is exte... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

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

Pregnancy Discrimination
I am currently in an employment discrimination case with a Fortune 500 company. I worked for them for almost 6 years, was a vested employee, and two days after disclosing my pregnancy they terminated ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If you are working for a company and you use your vacation day do they have to pay you for it? It is paid vacation days.
I work for a company and I have earned my paid vacation time. They are trying to stop overtime. They told me if I get overtime they will not pay me when I use my vacation time. Is that legal? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Texas non-compete contract
I started work 2 days ago. Today, day (3) the Dr. presented a non-compete contract. I work in the mental health field in a specialized area, program development and management. I have this experience ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

At the end of my season, a manger tried to get me to sign separation paperwork. She did not tell me what it was and tried to get me to sign it even though I was i n excellent standing and not quitting, simply completing my working season.
This was at a seasonal emploment where I was expected to work 21 days. They wanted me to work additional and when I was un able to due to other work commitments they tried to get me to sign speration ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I relocated from Texas to Oregon 1300 miles to work at a hospital. I was completing my 90 day probation period when i was terminated. I have 2 questions:1. Can I claim unemployment even though I was terminated? 2. Is it true that employer should have paye
Is it true that since i had relocated 1300 miles away from home and was terminated 3 days before my 90 day probationary period, employee should have payed me for 6 months after termination due to relo... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

unfair wage docking
May an employer dock a non-exempt employees wages for simple mistakes. Employer wants to dock wages of $1 an hour for 8 hours for 1st offense . $1 an hour for 3 days for send , and $2 an hour for 1 we... applies to Texas · 2 answers

termination or not
I have taken a short term disability leave for depression/anxiety. Have been off work for 3 months now. Was cleared to return on the 3oth of this month. When I went into my work, my supervisor said sh... applies to California · 1 answer

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

maternity leave
I am pregnant and beginning to plan for my maternity leave. I was planning to use all my sick time. My employer is saying that they have a policy saying you can only use 5 days of sick time for childb... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

If I was given an a choice to sign an addendum to my contract and received a threatening email that says if you do not sign this your employment will be terminated. And the reason why this was sent to me was because of an email I sent to them about my dis
Back in November I sent an email to my employer about my health situation. That i was going into kidney failure and that I will be starting dialysis soon. Everything was ok for the most part. I then c... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Hi, My position was eliminated on 7/1/2019 my Medical, Dental and Vision coverage ended on 7/31/19. I have not received by CORA packet. I called UMH and they still have not received the information from my Employer. Do they have 30 days from the event to
Employment ended 7/1/2019 Benefits ended 7/31/2019. UMR United Health Care said they have not sent out COBRA Packet- waiting for information from Previous employer. I have waited 4 months for the pape... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

can an employer suspend an employee for mistakes
I was suspended for three days after I mistakenly sent an email with a trail of six emails back and forth from custom to me and then to parts dept. I had credit card information in the very first emai... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a law firm grant paid maternity leave to attorneys only and not to the rest of the staff?
I am a legal secretary in a national law firm (DC office) and their policy is that only attorneys get paid maternity leave while the rest of the staff (majority women) have to use disability and save ... applies to District of Columbia · 0 answers

Virtual contract but asked to relocate or quit
I am working in a virtual position contract. A week ago I was told that either I would relocate to the main office and become an in office employee or to accept severance. I originally was give. 3 day... applies to Utah · 0 answers

due to covid19, my company eliminated my salaried manager position to houly but with 50% of duties are still managerial and revised PTO accrual. I have days of PTO left before covid19 and they told me and other employees that we no longer have PTO due to
eliminated manager position and offered hourly pay instead of salary, not going to pay accrued PTO applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Does this come under liquidity damages?
Hi, I have a lawsuite going on over breach of contract with a company who sponsered my H1b. I left the company due to no-paymentlate payments of my slaray. Before I resigned, I was suppose to join a n... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Deduct from pay not authorized; did not follow through on terms of employment
This employer has a policy to withhold one weeks pay from employees for not reason at the start of hire. The employee is entitled to receive those funds back at the end of their employment, if ever. I... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I get paid 2 times a month, how is my overtime supposed to be calculated?
My pay period is from the 1st to the 15th and then the 16th to the end of the month. I get paid (hourly rate) on the 7th and the 22nd of each month. How should my overtime be calculated since sometime... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I cap how many hours my employee works?
I work as a therapist and recently hired a w2 therapist. I pay them one rate for clinical (seeing clients for therapy), and one rate for other work they provide (emails, to-do tasks, etc). For any non... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Fired or let go for submitting a resume to a company
I worked for a company during April 2001 I submitted just 1 resume by mail to a company. I found out that the owner of the headhunter agency new the partner for the company I worked for, they had dinn... applies to California · 1 answer

can an employer take earned vacation away if they over paid on personal days the year before.
I work for a pharmacy and my employer told me that i had personal time left last year so i took it at the end of the year, then in may of this year he said he overpaid us for personal time. So he took... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can my employer write me up, or fire me for not doing mandatory overtime?
My employer is making it mandatory to work three Saturdays a month, a long with 5, 10 hr days. Can they write me up, take my PTO or fire me for not showing up on mandatory overtime on Saturdays? Becau... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Do I have a case if terminated almost 3 years ago?
I have worked for a retail company for 15 years as a front end manager. I was pregnant in 2009 and went on FMLA in August 2009 until October 2009. Upon my return, I was given lots of papers to sign wh... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can a contract employee be terminated twice for the same reason?
Can a contract employee be terminated twice for the same reason, and if so, which 90-day termination notice would apply? By the way, the second termination was written by the president of the company,... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Request by former employer for me to send them money for their mistake.
I was working for a retail company as the store manager, not salaried but as an hourly person at $20 an hour. I informed them I wanted to step down as Store manager and work at a different store withi... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

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

Is my company required to pay me accrued vacation time upon leaving?
Hi, I work for a small, privately owned business. I recently put in my 2 weeks notice and was asked to leave at the end of that first week. Does my employer have to pay me for my unused days? I have a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

While on FMLA and short tem disability, can I be laid off?
I am a Union member that within our contract we have a 45 day period starting the day we are notified of the lay offs, instead of being laid off the same day. I was wondering if while on short term di... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

The term of the agreement seems ambiguous, I need to know the term.
I signed a non-compete with a term that was defined as 12 months. However, the agreement does not specify when that 12 month period begins. If it started when I signed the agreement then it expires in... applies to District of Columbia · 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

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

Hi Mel, I resigned without notice due to a hostile work environment that I complained about verbally and email for over a year. we had a meeting about it finally and the next day, it was worse. I took 2 days off and then emailed my resignation. I plan on
I have the emails on what im claiming. no action was ever tsken until this last week. in my resignation letter I stated that it was no longer ok for my well being to stay in this hostile work environm... applies to California · 0 answers

Can a salaried employee be docked vacation time if late?
I am a salaried employee at a hospital. I have been told that if I arrive late now that I will be docked pto time. I am the only one in my departement given this stipulation after being late a few tim... applies to New York · 1 answer

does maryland require pay out of unused vacation days upon retirement
I am retiring soon and have 48 hours of unused vacation time. Does Maryland state law require that my employer pay me for this at the time of my retirement? applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

Olympic steel. Fired me two weeks from my 7yr anniversary date. Then I will get like 20 days vacation time I could use for the next anniversary date. Will Olympic steel have to pay me the vacation time that I would have be able to use in two weeks
I was fired for something I didn't do. And I know it was retaliation for missing work. Caring for my wife using fmla applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I live in Tennessee, and have a couple of issues going on. I was at my previous employer for 2 years ( I did have a non-compete)but, left the position because I didnt agree with some of the ways they ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

If someone is on their 2nd go round of FMLA and it is about to end at the end of the month. They took FMLA every week for a year and only worked the 8 hours that was mandated of them. And they leave the job for another job while still under FMLA and used
This is a friend of mine she does not have to internet. She was on FMLA for the 2nd time in 2 years for passing out and migraines and other stuff as well. She took FMLA days off to go to the interview... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can an employer decrease your rate of pay without informing you?
I am a full time employee at Aldi and my wages were decreased by $1/hr last month without me being informed about it. The only information I received was a message on my paycheck that stated my wage h... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Does my employer have to pay me the day after Thanksgiving?
We work in a small office. There are two hourly employees and the doctor here. We are forced to take the day after Thanksgiving as she closes the office. I was told at another employeers office that w... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I am an employee of a company are they required to pay me for all hours worked?
I was hired by a company as an employee. At the time of hire, I was also told that I could complete my internship through them. My employer now tells me that I can only clock in part of the time. On t... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

i was turned down for fmla which i have to care for her when needed
My mothers brother in law died, I took my mother to the cities to attend the funeral, since she is in a wheel care and doesn't walk much. she has kidney failure, heart problems, does not drive. I took... applies to Wisconsin · 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

Do you have to sign a non compete after you have been employed with out one signed for 20 years?
My employer is giving me 3 days to sign a non-compete contract. I have been employed with this company for over 20 years. I knew they had these agreements but other employees who signed them were comp... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

No compete POLICY
I am a systems engineer, and was hired by a company to start as a network admin in a 5 day notice. I was told We had a contract with this comapny, and if it ran out we would move to another company we... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

I was a very professinal Supervisor who recently moved to Texas, I have a misdeamnor
interviewed in person with the VP had great references, everything else on the back ground was Grade A and I was upfront about the disturbing the peace, when they pulled my background they asked me if... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Hi my name is Amancio Jimenez, maintenance supervisor, 9 years, 4 years no raise, 5 personal days removed also one sick day. New board members removed my housing allowance for on 24 hrs. Call. Expect me to work for same hourly rate. What can I do? 773-297
Sudden demoted salary. No advance notification , expect to work for same hourly rate for emergency 24 hrs. On call. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I have of question about pyramiding OT and holiday hours.
The way that I understood pyramiding was that if you work a holiday and also work OT on that holiday that you can not get paid both holiday and OT for that day. Which I understand. But the company tha... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

can i file for discrimination?
i have ms. i called off for three days. i was then asked if i would take a part time job. the next day my boss held a staff meeting. i was then asked again in front of my peers if i were taking the pa... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I had emergency life threatning surgery, then I was forced to come back to work or be terminated. Since I am back I have been given a failing annual evaluation. I have been employed there for 9 years and have always been above standards in my work. What c
I have been there for 9 years. I asked to use a power chair to get from the parking garage to my office, my doctor filled out all the ADA paperwork, but they denied me using it stating that there is o... applies to Nevada · 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

CAN MY JOB FIRED ME WHILE UNDER FMLA ORDERS?
I appiled for Fmla 3yrs ago (for my mom who has stage 3 cervical cancer). Every since then I have been called in the office by my store manger about my days that I have missed. I have been harassed si... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I worked for a company for 4 year's then got transfered from nj to colorado. I have 2 weeks vacation and some sick days with my role in the company. Now we get paid bi weekly. I worked 78 hours in the pay period. However my manager put in all my vac. And
Robbed of my vacation and sick time. Used on a pay period without my consent with full time hours worked applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Does this forced resignation qualify for unemployment?
I filed a two week notice with my work to leave for another job. A few days into the new job, I was told I would not be getting taxes taken out so I chose to refuse the position. My current workplace ... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Can my employer fire me because I have a Dr's slip limiting me to 32 hours instead 40?
Because of a debilitating illness and medication that I am on for severe grieving( I lost my husband of 32 yrs. a few months ago) My doctor wrote a letter requesting my company to cut my hours back to... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Position elimination by conference call and no written information is given.
When an employer is eliminating a position are they required to give a written notice of some kind? I'm in Ohio, the company I work for is in another state. We had a conference call in September that ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

NSF paychecks getting to be a habit
My employer (a lawyer) keeps issuing me bad paychecks drawn on his attorney business account. When I take my weekly paycheck to his bank to cash it (I no longer take a chance on depositing it to my ch... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Was I wrongfully terminated?
My husband was arrested for theft at work. His employer just happened to be a vendor to my company. After charges were filed his employers wife decided to call my job and say that I was involved in th... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

Terminated for being a single parent and having to rush my daughter to the Emergency Room.
Week 2 of training, and had to rush my daughter to the emergency room. I live 16 hours from family, and i am a single parent. My daughter ended up being transferred to another hospital 2 hours away. M... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Is it legal to not pay your employees after filing chapter 11?
My company has filed chapter 11 bankruptcy and told us on our pay day 10/19/18 that they did so and we would not get paid for a week(10/26/18 when we would be paid) but then after that the pay periods... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Company changed termination date after I provided resignation email
Went on pto starting November 25th to 27th. Thanksgiving and the day after are paid company holidays. Resigned on the 29th. They are retroactively claiming that my last day was the 22nd and that they ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

In the case of termination due to store closure, can insurance benefits be canceled without notice?
I worked for a major retailer, more specifically at one of their NJ locations which recently closed. The health insurance and dental insurance benefits were canceled 3 days after my last day without a... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can an employer withold a final paycheck if I refuse to sign a non-compete?
My husband did not sign a non-compete clause when he began working for an employer 5 years ago. He put his 2 weeks notice in with the company owner in writing 13 days ago. The employer is now telling ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

How can i get my manager to pay me for my pdo's my manager gave me?
I put in my two weeks at my job and my manager suggested for me to use the rest of my pdo's(paid days off) to work out my week because of my commute. So i agreed to it believing that my manager should... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Did the company I leave forget about my clawback bonus?
I took a job for a large company with a clawback sign-on bonus. The contract stated I would have to repay the bonus in full (within 90 days of leaving) if I left the company within one year. I left af... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I sue my manager for defamation of character, for a retaliatory performance evaluation?
My director resigned 3 days after I informed her that she was wrong for telling me that she was going to fire an employee after she informed her that she was bipolar. The director told me and other st... applies to California · 0 answers

Working many hours over salaried agreement
My husband was a salaried employee with the agreement being 50 hours a week for $35,000 per year. He consistently worked 7 days a week upwards of 60-70 hrs per week and on occasion even more hours. He... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Am I Approved or Have I Been Denied?
Hello, I requested unemployment benefits on 8/14/2016 after realizing just how horrendous this company was. I was employed for 32 days, including weekends and holidays (yeah, it was that bad) and rece... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

Forced to use FMLA?
I suffered an injury outside of work requiring surgery. The Dr. cleared me to return a week later with restrictions. Work would not allow me to return with my restrictions, so I filled out the form fo... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Time payed for operating company vehicles
I work in construction and my company furnishes myself and other foremen trucks to carry their tools and materials to the jobs.They pay travel time to the job only once no matter how far or how long y... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

Fired for signing a union card.
I signed a union card and two days later I was fired. The company first told me I was fired for something that was okay under company policy, then said it was for something two other employees did wit... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

As an employer_ what frequency is required for wage payment for EXEMPT
Hello I am hoping to have a clear understanding on Wage Payment for EXEMPT NYC employees. What is the Frequency required for wage payment of Exempt employees and how many days after work is performed.... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can an employer take away your earned vacation time when you get fired?
The employee manual I signed stated "you would receive one week of paid vacation after a year." It said nothing about it being accrued, or that you forfeit your right to this if you leave or are fired... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Defamation/slander by former employer
I recently quit my job at a spa (after being an exemplary employee of 12 years) because of my toxic boss/owner. I sent my resignation letter in stating that I didn't feel comfortable coming back becau... applies to California · 0 answers

Am I still entitled to FMLA and use of sick leave during my 4 week notice period?
I submitted my 4 week notice of resignation, but will need to use a couple of days of sick leave to care for my spouse before the 4 weeks is up. I am eligible for FMLA based on length of employment, a... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Can an agreement be changed by an employer after hours are already earned?
Many walmart employees recently lost the right to use the hours they had saved to use for their sick days. Now walmart changed the policy so these hours can only be used to care for a family member, o... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Do I have grounds for action?
I am leaving my current company due to a better job opportunity and lack of opportunity for growth in my company. However about a year ago I took a voluntary demotion and wonder if I have any grounds.... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

Can an employer use the defense that they weren't notified that I was terminated for not paying me my final paycheck?
it's not up to me to notify my employer of the laws they should already know the laws regarding final paycheck, nor is it my responsibility to contact the office and let them know that my foreman term... applies to California · 1 answer

calculating overtime
Hi, I work in Ohio. It is a salary position and includes overtime. I thought anything over 8 hours per day is overtime in increments of 15 minutes minimum per day, as long as I worked full 40 hour wee... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Hired someone else with outstanding offer to me.
I received a job offer via email that requested me to start on the next working day . It was fairly vague, so I replied with a few questions about company policies and benefits. I did not receive any ... applies to California · 1 answer

My Grandson got laid off his job last week due to there not being enough work to keep him. He found another job the following day... but hates it and wants to quit after just 2 days work. Can he collect unemployment from the job he got laid off from recen
Laid off of job last week. Started new job yesterday; but I cannot handle this type of work. Can I quit this new job and receive unemployment from my previous job? applies to California · 0 answers

I quit my job, due to office relocation, travel time. I haven't filed for unemployment, since I didn't think I would get it anyway. However, shortly after leaving, my co. offered me a severance agreement/separation agreement. did they do something wrong,
Due to a conflict w/ another employee at work, my Pres. advised that I needed to move to another location, since the 2 of use couldn't get a long. I then relocated to the Devon Pa office over 1 1/2 ho... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

employer terminated employment a week prior after giving resignation letter.
Went on pto starting November 25th to 27th. Thanksgiving and the day after are paid company holidays. Resigned on the 29th. They are retroactively claiming that my last day was the 22nd and that they ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Just before resigning from my job, I took two vacation days n the 3rd day, worked 2 hours. It's been weeks, since I resigned and still haven't received my last pay check. What to do?
I took vacation on the 10th and 11th, that I had accrued, worked 2 hours on the 12th, resigned on the 12th for personal reasons. 5 weeks later and still haven't received my last check applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I was laid off on October 28, 2016 and HPE direct deposit my benefits check twice.
I received my benefits warn check via direct deposit, 3 days later I got a second direct deposit in the same amount. I spoke with someone else that was let go and they too had received a second check.... applies to California · 1 answer

age discrimination
I am a General Manager with over 30 years of exemplary service to the company. Due to business reduction the company has informed me of my pending termination. I've requested to retain the one GM spot... applies to California · 2 answers

My boss just told me 3 days ago that I should have been receiving 80 hours of vacation time every year instead of 40; that an employee who has been there many years less than me gets 80 per year. Then, this morning, I came into work to find an email from
11 years of employment; received 40 hours per year vacation; fellow employee worked fewer years, receives more vacation time. Am I owed for all the years of vacation time I was not given? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can I get paid for sick time on my 90-day probation.
I have missed two days of my 90-day probation. Can I get paid for sick time applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Manager yelled at me in front of everyone saying I went to the Dr. and filed a workman's comp claim.
Manager yelled at me in front of everyone saying I went to the Dr. and filed a workman's comp claim, and I needed to leave. I was horrified, while I did hurt my wrist, It is not anybody's business, co... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Is an employer required to give a day off in a regular scheduled workweek?
I am currently working at a retail department store. I was talking with another employee and she stated she was scheduled 14 days in a row without one day off. Is that legal? I told her I thought it w... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Severance release signed, but no payment has been sent.
After being fired for a disagreement with my former employer, the HR manager asked me to sign a release agreement in exchange for 10 days severance. HR phoned me to say they received the contract and ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Discriminated for terminal illness (HIV)
I was recently layed off from a large telecommunications company. My manager told me that it was last in first out basis for layoffs. The problem here is that I was not last in - I was a tech for 12 y... applies to Utah · 1 answer

Can I sue for being fired the day after I presented my employer with a letter demanding benefits?
I started a new job may 2010 and was eligible for health benefits according to the company plan after 90 days of employment. I started inquiring about it that august and continued to ask to be put on ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Employer does not pay personal time accrued if we don't show up to work in bad snow storms. Is this legal?
I have showed up for work during blizzards! I have a baby in daycare now and when the daycare closes, I have nobody to watch her. My employer will not pay me if I don't come to work. I have a lot of p... applies to New York · 0 answers

I have fmla and my doctor filled out the forms required in ny and out the estaments of intermediated leave as 2 times per week for 1 day, my company uses sedwick and now that 3 of my 6 days I used fmla are a Monday they are saying I need to provide more p
I work for Pepsi co and there insurence company sedwick handles there leave, my doctor said I have all 6 months and am totally protected , but with my history of harassment (not fmla related,but paper... applies to New York · 0 answers

Is this considered retaliation?
My fire dept recently received a payment for wages that were not paid correctly over the last 5 years totaling around $500,000. Within one month of receiving the money, the city has taken away overtim... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Laid off 5 days before starting date after relocation to CA
I declined two other offers after I accepted the offer from a California company. They agreeed to pay for my relocation after I start working. I shipped my car and furniture from TX to CA, bought a pl... applies to California · 3 answers

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

11 year 3mo public classified anual contract school district employee fired for pos. Drug test later ruled to be invalid by missouri Industrial Labor Relations board in appeal review. How do i file a complaint. It is less than 300 days from accurance, but
Commission in finding of fact said Employers HR stated only reason for discharge was because of failed ua test, that i had always been good worker. The commission said test was not in compliance with ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can I be denied unemployment if i'm let go for customer complaints?
I have had four customer complaints in the last 365 days and have worked for this retailer for over 8 years. After the third complaint they told me they would have to let me go if I got another same t... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Employer decided to sell his construction business, gave up 1 week notice. Still refuses to pay final wages and back pay.
employer has sold his construction business and gave 4 days notice that he was doing so. Has refused to pay final check and any back pay that was owed. applies to Utah · 0 answers

Do i have a case against my employer?
Here’s the situation. I’ve been at my job for 4 1/2 years. In the last 2 years I have been treated very differently from other employees. I got 2 raises in 4 1/2 years and employees who were hired... applies to California · 0 answers

I lost a day of vacation due to my time off for fmla.I usually start the year out with 2 weeks vacation but they only gave me 4 and said I can earn up to 5 more but I lost one because of time off for fmla. . Is this legal
I work 40 hrs. a week and was suppose to start the year with 10 vacation days. I was given 4 and said I have to earn the other 6 but not until after June 28 (Start date)will i get them. Is this legal?... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I brought a note in from my doctor stating I had a spot on my lungs that needed further evaluation like a CT scan. I had missed a few days of work over a period of 3 months for pneumonia all were excused by doctors notes. I brought the note abt my lungs i
I had never been written up in nine years. This was a complete shock as my work performance was not lacking. I felt like they knew my lung condition which was made worse by conditions at the company s... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

After resignation, can I still utilize an intermittent FMLA benefit?
After resigning almost 4 weeks ago, I have had to use intermittent sick time for a previously approved FMLA of which I qualified for, was approved and also have a certification of healthcare provider ... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

Is it legal for full-time off hours shifts to be excluded from a benefit (telecommuting) just because we don’t work the typical 9-5?
I work a full time weekend shift that has been fully remote for the last 15 months due to COVID-19. Recently, our office has begun the reopening process. Telecommuting has worked well and the day shif... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My work schedule is 39.5 hours per week . I work 9.5 hours a day for 4 days a week . I had acruded 40 hours vacation time. when I took my vacation I was only paid for 32 hours as my boss said I can only be paid 8 hrs per day causing me to lose 7.5 hours o
Have worked for Christmas tree shops for 12 years. I am an overnight supervisor and have suspected that i have shorted on sick and vacation pay for the past 2 years since our personall manager ,who ha... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

is there a time limit on return of drug testing?
I ran into a door at work and hit my nose. I was engrossed in my cell phone. I reported it as we are required. They made me take ,a drug test which I am fine with . due to having a urinary tract infec... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

What's the fml process for 2nd review of doctor verification?
On June 29 of last year I forgot to have another employee finish off 2 hours of my shift. I set out to travel stby and had a severe UC episode turned out laterto be severe hypokalemia so I returned ho... applies to Texas · 0 answers

How to collect against non-payment of invoices from work performed
I worked as an Independent Contractor for a company in Silicon Valley from end of November until end of April. The last month of April they have not paid me for the work performed and agree that I sho... applies to California · 2 answers

Cutting hours after not taking salary offer
My wife has worked at this resturant for 5 yrs. She started out out at $5 hr. With in less than a year she was up to $9hr due to her hard work ethic. The resturant was sold and she was hired on at $10... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can I be terminated for missing work if I have a doctors note for all absences?
I started my position back in 6/2011. Within the first few months I was placed under so much stress that I became ill. I had to be medicated for anxiety and then started having stomach issues which I ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Shouldn't vacatation accrue throughout the year. Are we allowed to use them as they accrue, not hav
Beginning the date of hire, you accrue vacation based on your length of service with the company. You accrue vacation according to your completed years of service 1-4 years 10 days. They are given exa... applies to Texas · 0 answers

11 year 3mo public classified anual contract school district employee fired for pos. Drug test later ruled to be invalid by missouri Industrial Labor Relations board in appeal review. How do i file a complaint. It is less than 300 days from accurance, but
Commission in finding of fact said Employers HR stated only reason for discharge was because of failed ua test, that i had always been good worker. The commission said test nit in compliance with empl... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

2-week notice Pay
I gave my employer a 2-week notice, stating the concern that upon giving the 2-week notice they would walk me. The last day of the pay period they walked me. I still had 6 days left before my final re... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

How long do I have to work after returning from Maternity based FMLA/STD?
I live in Ohio and I have worked for this company for 2 years. This is a large company with 1000's of employees. The company pays the monthly premiums for STD/LTD through a 3rd party (liberty mutual).... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Do I have to repay an incentive payment when I leave my employer?
In my offer letter I was promised an incentive payment of 50K to join the company. I was also promised an employment contract within 3 days of accepting offer. Never received contract and was mislead ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

employer out of business, fails to pay
Hi, I worked for an employer from August 1999 to 2000 and was never officially released, but told I could go from salary to contract. The employer went out of business, and never paid me. I took this ... applies to California · 1 answer

Verizon violates it's own Policy
I was suspended from Verizon for 30 days after the last strick. Verizon suspended me for coed of coduct violations. In short my wife was very ill and I did not tell her of my suspension instead choosi... applies to New York · 1 answer

Do i have a Retaliation case?
I had reported my Supervisor to the Site Manager 1 week before I took PTO for trying to make me change my Temp Agency Timesheet to show less hours. which is theft in my opinion. I had applied for Paid... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

good case against big company
i was out for 6 months with a work related shoulder problem(ended up having surgery) when i came back to work my old sales job was gone and they had me unloading trailers. i was on light duty with wei... applies to New York · 1 answer

as part of my employment agreement, i have 3 sections. 1 Base Salary. 2 Bonus, noted with subject to change . 3. Benefits including Medical, 401k, Cell Phone Allowance and Vehicle Allowance. Now after 3 years on the job the company has given me 10 days no
both offer letter and signed countersigned employment agreement list this $500 per month car allowance a a company benefit. Now they are taking it away from specific individuals even though they used ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I was fired after 21 years because I wrote up a man who I reported to be harassing me. I had another security staff to witness his actions but 4 days before I got fired my supervisor and myself saw him and the department's training officer change the orig
I had complained against this man to my director and each time my director told me not to write it up but I did and save the documents. I also made complaints against his Mom who was promoted to v.p. ... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

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

need time off for religion and only 1 week, summer
i need 2 weeks total to go to a special once a year schoooling for my religion, i am a part time employee for a hospital. i am also a part time preacher. i nned a week that another employee has. my da... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My unemployment Benefits were denied
I started a new job and was going to have my 90 days in by Aug 2011. I had my baby in June three months early, my job told me they could hold my postion for 3weeks only. I was denied unemployment beca... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I work for the Burger King corporation for over a year and when I first started I was told that managers didn't get breaks even though they work 10 to 12 hour shifts, which didn't make any concern to me cuz I wasnt a manager now for the past 3 months I ha
When I became a manager I realize that the Tennessee state law state stats any Tennessee worker is allowed a 30 minute meal break and since I did this I have been demoted for calling in sick for 2 day... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Work place fairness
Sorry but I have a few question that I'm unclear about from the statutes read so far. I work for a car dealership as a mechanic. We have standard time for each job we perform. I've been told we are co... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer enforce a repayment agreement letter?
I have signed an agreement to have relocation funds and sign on bonus deducted from a final paycheck if I am terminated or voluntarily quit within the first twelve months of employment. I have been as... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Can they refuse to give me sick pay? Im desperate, need to know.
I work at a place here in california. We have 3 days sick pay each year. the issue is, when we are sick even with doctors note, they do not give us sick pay for that day. instead they only pay us once... applies to California · 0 answers

does fmla cover absentism due to sick baby
Ever since I have returned to work from my maternity leave, I have missed a number of days & have been late a lot due to having to tend to my son. He has been sick a lot(nothing terribly serious) sinc... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I WORK 44 HOURS STRAIGHT TIME EVERY WEEK.,WHY?
I HAVE WORKED FOR A MAJOR AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP FOR 33 YEARS,IT IS OWNED BY A FARM FAMILY.WE HAVE APPROX 33 EMPLOYEES AND GROSS SALES ANNUALLY 8-10 MILLION.OUR STANDARD WORK WEEK IS 44 HOUR... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it legal for my employer to not pay me for sick days I have accrued?
My employer is a consulting agency. The client ended my contract, without notice and without cause (the reason was they have hired a less expensive resource) on the day I called in sick to tell them I... applies to New York · 0 answers

My employer lied to me during the interview about getting health insurance.
During my interview my company in Santa Cruz, CA told me that health insurance would be included in my compensation package. After I started work they told me that they were changing companies and I w... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Can I be denied unemployment after 12 years because I had foot surgery and can't stand all day on my feet.
I worked for a restaurant for the past 12 years as a hostess. I worked 5 days a week constantly on my feet. I had to resign after having had two foot surgeries and not being able to stand on my feet a... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Suspended? Fired ? Employer refuses to say.
My son was suspended by a major grocer after years of employment & soon after promotion and transfer to another store.He bought a package of an out of code product that was properly marked and discoun... applies to California · 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

Salaried Employee docked pay for 1 day off.
I am an exempt salaried employee. My duties include supervisory, administrative and I am also on call 24 hours a day for emergency situations. I work in a Customer Service Help Desk. This year I was i... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Questions about Terminations & Non-Compete Agreements
My daughter was recently fired from her job as an account manager for a business forms company. 1. She took 2 individual sick days to interview with other companies. When she returned to work on Monda... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Does Management have the right to kick an employee.
At the end of the day workers were up front waiting to clock out. And some guys go out to start their cars. They put a plastic sheet in the door so they can get back in building. The boss start yellin... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

Is this be Family leave retaliation?
I work in the state of California. I recently took three weeks off to care for my wife as she is having a very troublesome pregnancy. Her doctor completed the standard fmla certification form that I w... applies to California · 1 answer

I haven't been at Amazon for two months, and I know I had to relocate for the job I had to pay an early buyout on my lease and now Amazon is asking for their bonus pack I don't have the money I was there for 4 months
I was offered a job at Amazon that I took. I was also offered a bonus I relocated and recently paid off an early buyout on my lease because the job did not work out they had me working 18 hour days no... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Final pay after two weeks notice
I've put in my two weeks notice, my manager took a while to submit the form, approx. 5 days after. She never submitted the payroll form and claimed she will do it my last week on Monday. She also said... applies to California · 0 answers

EEOC Discrimination Disability/Retaliating
Off 5 months for work injury/Disability. EEOC sent charge of discrimination of disability and retaliation just based of the termination letter I was given. After 3 days back to work I “ voluntary re... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Does age discrimination apply in this case?
We are three per-diem seasoned employees, ages 56-61 and are being told that we are not being called in to work (given a large amount of lack of work over the last six months)because our new manager i... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I work in Florida, what are the laws in regards to PTO payout?
I worked for a company that was going through a lot of financial issues. They reduced our work week to 4,8 hours days to save money. I have since found another job and have PTO owed to me. They are no... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Should I contact an attorney for wrongful termination?
My former employer discharged me for reasons that were fabricated. I believe this was in part because they were changing my working hours which I was against . I was awarded unemployment benefits. I h... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

My employer requires that if you would like vacation and pto benefits that you pay into it. I have been paying .75/per hour since the year 2004 to build up to my vacation time. This year the corporation decided to lower the cap leaving me to lose a week o
Been with company 18 years, have been paying .75/ hour out of my pay for 14 years to accumulate my full amount of vacation time...this year company took away 1 week vacation plus 5 personal days applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my co. (CA based) deduct from my accrued vacation hours; because they have just changed our office hours from 45-40hr. work weeks. I understand it accruing would change moving froward, but can they retroactively?
The studio I work for allows employees to accrue vacation hours. I was accruing up to 20/days a year based on a 45hr. work wk. The company just switched most employees to 40hr work wks, and because of... applies to California · 0 answers

My physician is refusing to allow my husband to take FMLA to care for me after my back surgery.
My recovery is at least 6 weeks and we were asking for just 2 weeks on the FMLA paperwork. The Doctor wrote in that i would need care for at least 2 weeks but then in the length of time needed he fill... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can bullying an employee be considered as discrimination?
I feel like my previous manager bullied me out of my job because I stood up for myself and didnt allow him to disrepect me. The manager had displayed disrespect and sarcaism in a meeting in front of o... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is a Non-Compete clause in a contract enforceable if I signed it when I was hired as an Independent
I was hired as an IC with a 1099 for first year and half of employment (probably should have been W2 from the start). I signed a contract with a no-compete clause to get the job. It even says in the c... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My husband was informed yesterday his FMLA was exhausted in October. His work has a point system and he has missed work for his FMLA. Is HR responsible for notifying him of it expiring?
My husband has FMLA for our daughter with some mental health issues. He misses on general about 1-2 days a week due to this. He was notified 12/11/2019 his FMLA exhausted in October 2019. His work has... applies to Utah · 0 answers

What is FMLA rule in regards to making up hours in the day when late?
I am on FMLA and have not been given much information by my employer.. it was discussed with my HR manager, and my manager and director, that I could make up my hours in the same day when I came in la... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

My wife's last day in next monday. The company is laying everyone off. She is eligible for maturnity being 35 weeks pregnant can she put in for maternity leave tomorrow (friday) and collect that as well as unemployment?
So company was bought out. Everyone is losing their jobs in 4 days. My wife is 35 weeks pregnant and will lose her insurance. Can she file for maternity leave even though she knows there isn't a compa... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Does laying off employees at the same time under different terms qualify as discrimination?
On 12/2 I received notice that I was being laid off and that 12/13 would be my last day (two weeks notice, effectively). On 12/4 I received a company-wide email announcing layoffs at our Philippines o... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was terminated from my job for a hippa violation. The statement said I asked staff members about the results and the report so I looked it up. That is not the case I never asked anyone about any reports looked it up on my own. I wasnt thinking when this
I was terminated for a hippa violation. The statements they made were not correct saying I asked staff members about the result which is not true I never asked any staff members. I was angry and upset... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can an employee be suspended for telling a coworker about public info of another employee?
An Employee at a security company told her coworker to Google search another employee's name because there was info regarding her past arrests and criminal activity. The Employee was put on 3 days unp... applies to California · 0 answers

My husband works for his dad as a satellite installer.
My husband works for his dad as a satellite installer, his "boss" had him working in the rain, on a roof, and he slipped and fell. on March 12th he has a compressed vertebrae in his back, and the Dr o... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My company took away our accrued PTO without any warning. Is this legal? I had been saving it up for a vacation with my kids this summer and now it is suddenly gone.
I work for a delivery company. I have been there 19 months. I wasn't allowed to use vacation time during the first 12 months as I was "accruing it". I had banked over 100 hours of PTO and was saving i... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Employer hasn't made 401K contribution for the last two years without giving any suspension notice to employees? Can they do this? Do employees have a legal right to this match?
One of the major benefits offered by this company is a 4% company match. When hired, employees were given paperwork stating that employees would be given 30-days notice if the match would ever be susp... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Severance agreement withdrawn by my employer
I was recently terminated from my administrator's job and was presented with a severance agreement, which was already signed by the COO. I reviewed it and sent a letter negotiating the proposed amount... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Does a company have to provide a separation agreement if they state that in the termination letter?
I was officially laid off on 6/3/2011 and received my termination letter on 6/4. Bullet point 5 in the letter states that I am being offered additional consideration in exchange for execution of a Con... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I am on approved intermittent FML for rheumatoid arthritis, Can my employer dictate that I can use FML on certain days of the week?
Because the pain of rheumatoid arthritis is brought on by stress overload I experience flare ups which my require me to use my FML time any day of the week including some Fridays. My employer is stati... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Contract breach
I signed employment contract for initial training peroid and 1 year on assignment at the client site for my Pennsylvania based employer. I was on bench(without assignment on less salaries for 3.5 mont... applies to New York · 1 answer

What is the first step I should do contact a lawyer or who? Do I have a case?
I am almost 9 months pregnant. My boss gave me and only me a evaluation yesterday it was poor. Said that I will be re-evaluated in 30 days. if not better then I can receive disiplinary action up to an... applies to District of Columbia · 0 answers

Is it legal to demote employee without notice when FMLA has expired?
I was in an auto accident and was put on leave by my doctor because I could not perform my regular duties. As FMLA came close to expiring I was not informed at all, but received a letter from HR three... applies to California · 1 answer

Non-compete clause
I signed a non-compete in around 2004 (Sales position) and was just fired for job performance issues in May 2009. By 2009 the company went through a major merger and they did not ask me to sign anothe... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I reached a verbal agreement for my resignation with my employer for an event they wanted me to stay for 1 month away.. The event is canceling and now they want me to stay for only 2 weeks to train my replacement. Do I have any recourse?
Verbal agreement for me to stay till December 8th. Gave resignation for that date now they have hired a replacement for me and want to cancel the event they wanted me to stay for. They are offering me... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Retaliation for seeking other employment
I know that Texas is an at-will state, but is it legal to be laid off after an employer finds out an employee is seeking other employment? My manager received a reference survey from another company a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

On September 5th I will earn 3 weeks vacation. I will be resigning from my job on the 6th. Will I be entitled to the vacation days after I put in my two weeks notice?
Sept 5 will be 17 yr Anniversary at work and will earn 3 weeks vacation. I will be giving my two week notice on the 6th. Will I be paid the vacation after my two weeks notice or will I not be entitled... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Does my employer have to notify me when requesting new FMLA paperwork?
My employer notified me yesterday that my FMLA had expired for intermittent leave, therefore the current 2 days I was taking off for doctor's appointment for my FMLA condition would not be covered. Wh... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Retroactive change in vacation?
When my husband was hired by his current employer he negotiated starting at 3 weeks vacation (what he had at his previous employer) company policy a the time was an additional day for each year of ser... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 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

Question about relocation/termination rights
My position at a high tech company is being relocated to another state (From CA to TX), and I've been offered a full relocation benefits package. However, I don't have the means to relocate (just purc... applies to California · 1 answer

I'd like to know what my rights are
I've been on L&I since 6/30/17 for breaking my knee at work. The doctor released me to modified duty on 11/13/17. In October, I was informed by my supervisor that she was expecting me back to work e... applies to Washington · 1 answer

Do I have vacation pay coming?
I recently gave a 10 day notice to my corporate employer that I was leaving for another job. I have been told it states in our handbook that if I do not give a 14 day notice I am not eligible to recei... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can a company retroactively change a commission plan to avoid paying full commission?
Salesperson here. Recently closed very large deal with customer - they were invoiced and paid within 10 days. Now we have new contracts presented to us retroactive to the beginning of the year that ch... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can i take fmla a day at a time when needed? employer says no week at a time only.
Is it OK for an employer to tell me that i can't use fmla intermittenly? If my baby was sick and i had to leave that day they said i could'nt i have to give them a 30 day advanced notice. How can i pr... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can I ask an employee to sign an agreement that they continue to work at their own risk?
We have a full-time employee that works in part in our warehouse, but is pregnant and her doctor has said her pregnancy is high-risk. She has had a series of sick days related to the pregnancy, and ha... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Should I consult with a lawyer
I work at a title & payday loan company in mobile, Al. I was told by the district manager to market our loan products on Facebook. I have emails of her asking me to do so. Several of my FB friends inq... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can my employer deduct this time from FMLA?
I am a manager at a large retail company and am currently 8 weeks pregnant. I had slight complications and had to take time off of work for 2 weeks. I was already owed 4 vacations days and a holiday t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it legal for your employer to mark you down absent if you showed up o work an hour and 40mins late but still worked the rest of your shift?
My schedule was changed twice and I was unaware because it's never happened before and as soon as the schedule is posted I mark down my days off on my time sheet. I thought I was off because that's wh... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Can my temporary staffing agency refuse to pay my sick time?
I worked for a temporary staffing agency that offered sick and vacation time if you worked enough hours. I had met the requirement prior to being hired permanently by my assignment. However, when I we... applies to New York · 0 answers

Do I have to explain what I do with my days off?
My salon ran a charity food drive on a recent Sunday. I work Tuesday through Saturday and am unavailable on Sundays. I have kids and my husband works Sundays, hence my non availability. The owners wer... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Can an emplyer rightfully lay off an employee 10 days before starting maternity leave?
I am 8 months and 3 weeks pregnant. All of my paper work is set up to start disability on the 29th of this month. I am having a scheduled C-section delivery on the 29th of this month. My employer info... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can employer force me to sign befor i can read the employee hand book
i work for this company for almost 2 years and never signed or seen a employee hand book. now they have one. and they have it on one paper all bunched up together saying that so and so will recieve an... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Alternative Work Schedule - Employee Rights
Does an employer that utilizes an alternative work schedule of 4 days 10 hours/day work week have the right to require an employee currently working this schedule to permanently change his schedule to... applies to California · 1 answer

Can former employer tell prospective employers about criminal complaint they filed with police?
I lost a customers cash payment and quit before i could be fired for it. i left a note saying to take the amount lost out of my last check. 2 days later i got a call from police saying they were inves... applies to California · 0 answers

Employer forcing resignation. Is this legal?
My employer sent me a certified piece of mail Stamped on the 5th of November that said “respond or get in contact with us by the 15th or we’ll accept it as your resignation. When the mail was deli... applies to California · 0 answers

How is not providing an employee or agent of a company benefits and paid time off legal if the hours are full time? I work in property management. I accepted a position as a part time assistant property manager working 18 hours a week. I accepted the part
I am working 40 hours a week between different properties but I am not receiving any perks of being full time (pto, benefits, sick days). I need to know if this is legal. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Non-dsicretionary bonus for attrited employees
The company I work for has a non-discretionary bonus program for nonexempt staff - a performance based set of calculations to determine the bonus. The company is 6+ months behind in payments even thou... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Didn’t get Holiday pay for Memorial Day, should I fight this.
My wife was exposed to someone with Covid-19, when I told my company they told me to not come in to work for 14 days starting the day after Memorial Day. They didn’t pay me the holiday pay saying th... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

holiday and vacation pay benefits vary inner office
I understand there is no law stating employers must offer vacation, holiday and sick day benefits in the state of Illinois. But what if some employees with less weekly hours receive these benefits, wh... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

non compete and last pay check
I put a month notice to the pet store I worked for. After my boss made it impossible to work the whole month I left a few days short. One question I have is about the non compete contract. I signed on... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Can i sue a company for posting job positions that don't exsist?
I have been looking for a job for months and have run into the issue of phantom jobs . The company says online thru their website that there hiring, also thru online job postings that there is a posit... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

can employer deduct med ins payments twice in the same pay period?
I was recently terminated from employment on 10/20/15. I received my final pay on an Aline debt card for my hours worked on 10/18 thru 10/20. I was told the remainder of my pay (10/4-10/17) would be o... applies to California · 1 answer

Can my employer fire me 3 days after finding out that I am diabetic?
I have worked at my job for 4 years and 10months. In that time I was written up only once for a disgreement with another employee. That was two and a half years after I started. I have had no other is... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I worked as an independent contractor for a company. I recently quit after I received my final paycheck and then my employer puts a stop payment on the check I already cashed. Is this legal? He wants to strip me of all the hours I worked and not compensat
My employer put a stop payment in my paycheck and wants me to return it. This can’t be legal! I worked the hours and the days and I’m ordered to give the money I already cashed right back. What sh... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Should I get a lawyer to handle my religious discrimination claim, will it be free?
I was terminated after day 7 of working for telling my employer that I will honor my religion. Before I began the job, I was told that I would be able to get Saturdays off because I am Jewish. I hadnt... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can an employer lay you off and call you back for partime?
My husband was with company for 6 years. He was out for 3 weeks with an eye injury not job related. The company layed off supervisors and other employees that 3rd week. When returned to work on Monday... applies to New York · 1 answer

If an employee has been absent for several weeks, and applied for FMLA but had it denied, can they be held accountable to the attendance policy in place for the time missed?
Employee has been out for several weeks due to an illness of his girlfriend's daughter. He has exhausted his sick time and applied for FMLA. His FMLA has been denied. There is a company attendance pol... applies to New Mexico · 1 answer

can how dock me holiday pay for being 8 min late
i am a salaried employee. Our handbook states the employee must work the day before and the day after the holiday in order to receive holiday pay. i was 8 min late the day befor chrismas eve to work a... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can my employer force me to use pto that I have yet earned to cover a furlough? After my pto runs out they are forcing me to use up 50% of my yearly time to put me in a negative balance
I’ve been furloughed one day a week. My employer is forcing us to use pto to cover this day. Once my pto runs out the employer is “offering” us the chance to go into a negative balance to cover ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 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

My company has a summer shutdown every year. I've been with my company for over 10 years. We all know about this showdown way in advance. However, our company offers to file on our behalf for temporary unemployment for that week. Now the state DOL is clai
Shutdown period in question was from 7/3 through 7/9. Company paid for 7/4 holiday. Was originally paid the employment benefits. Received papers from state in August claiming I was unable to file duri... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

False Accusations froma boss and proof they are false
My wife just got �Counseling Review�, basically part the company�s procedure to fire her. Within the �Counseling Review� is a list of the allegations. My wife kept a submarine folder and we when throu... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Recourse for Job Elimination?
I was employed on 11/5/01 and laid-off due to job elimination on 12/17/01 (6 weeks) from a Sr. IT Management position with Definity Health Corporation. I was told 3 days after I became employed that m... applies to Minnesota · 1 answer

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

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

I gave resignation to my employer, but later withdrew my resignation. Now my employer wants to make me resign by that date, even though I do not want to anymore. Do they have the legal right to make me resign even though I retracted my notice?
I thought I had another job lined up, so I have my notice at my current employer. I found out a few days later that the job was just canceled due to budget cuts, so I retracted my notice from my curre... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I told a co worker come out the closet he joked back with me 3rd party wrote it up. I get investigation put on me i admitted i said this.. Then they asked if i was putting threatining letters and nudity picks being sent to his phone from work phone told i
Investigator i had nothing to do with that. I go on vacation a month later i get a call 4 days in of a 10 day vacation that i needed to come see warden.I told them im on vacation till monday ill come ... applies to Arizona · 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

I am a nurse and gave my 2 weeks notice. The company wanted 30 days which I could not do. They paid out all of my unpaid hours at minimum wage. I was told this is policy. Is it legal to pay a licensed professional minimum wage?
When I turned in my 2 week notice I was told all of my hours would be minimum wage so I resigned that day. The previous weeks pay had not been paid out and I received minimum wage for that week prior ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

a non compete in utah, did not sign the contract but accepted a payment, does this make it valid
Hello Everyone I had a contract with my company for 6 months, then on renewing my contract the company added a one year non compete,i did not sign this contract, but took a payment from the company Be... applies to Utah · 0 answers

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

can i use the fact that i was promised training when given a promotion and never got it.
i worked for a home health care agency for almost 2 yrs.I was put on a set salary of 650 a week, working 65 plus hours a week. this was all the experience i had with home health field. I was given a p... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

2 week notice overlappting 1 year job offer agreement and it's impact to a bonus repayment
My employment offer letter(signed)states that the hiring bonus provided is contingent on a minimum of 1 years continuous employment. That year is almost up and the position is not as expected. I am in... applies to Vermont · 0 answers

2 week notice given: Released early
I gave my 2 week notice on the 18th of Dec with january 1st being my last day, and to my surprise, my last day was 5 days following my notice. It was brough to my attention that they let me go early s... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is major depression covered under the Amerians with Disabilities Act
Met life denied my STD claim for stress/depression. The deaths of two close relatives within 30 days of each other (preceeded by multiply stressful life events in the last year) caused my depression s... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

can I claim my holiday and end of the year bonus.?
I recently got let go because I was out sick for 3 days with Dr's note. I went back to work on a Monday worked Tuesday all day and at the end of the day I was called in the office and waa told NICELY,... applies to California · 0 answers

Got injured in 2011 reinjured in 2012 and company lied about attendance to get me fired
Injured my pectoral muscle in Aug. 2011 was out of work with no pay for 3 months. Returned and work a year and 2 months and reinjured my shoulder. Told the supervisor he told me I was a liability. Was... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

my director changed my hours on several of my timesheets
I am salaried, so while this didn't affect my pay,the director did charge my PTO balance for several pay weeks because I was waiting for IT to reset a password, which took them 8 or 9 days. I complain... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I have intermittent FMLA to care for my mother with progressive MS, my family also planned a vacation with my mother that was approved before the FMLA (before she gets any worse, we wanted to have good memories). My company required I use all my paid time
The vacation was approved prior to FMLA. I would of taken unpaid leave but it was required to use paid leave which depleted time saved for vacation in question. I am willing to use vacation as unpaid ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

If i feel im forced to quit for medical reasons is there any possibility of compensation?
Hello, I have a bit of an odd question to ask. I've been battling some sleep related issues and after my most reason visit to my sleep specialist i was advised not to drive anymore. After speaking wit... applies to Ohio · 0 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 will be taking FMLA for paternity leave. My employer wants to force me to take vacation before I'm eligible for FMLA so that they can have a set start date for a temp worker. Can they force me out early since I don't know what day my child will be born?
I will be training a temp worker in the weeks before my wife's due date. My employer wants me to use vacation days before the due date because the temp agency won't allow intermittent employment while... applies to California · 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

If I resigned from my job of 15 years because of retaliation and harassment from my boss, which I know would have ended in me getting fired. Will I be able to draw unemployment?
I wrote up a new Sous Chef we got in our dept in Nov of 2015, for cursing at me, every since then I have been written up about 8 to 10 times, he took my day shit and week ends away put me on graveyard... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I have to give 3 week notice that I am quitting to get paid for accrued vacation days I have earned (6 1/2 weeks). If the boss let's me go when I turn in my resignation, are they still legally bound to pay me that vacation time?
Have worked for the company 16 years. I have 6 1/2 weeks vacation time coming to me. According to their manual if I give 3 weeks notice they will pay me for that time. But if my supervisor says they d... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can an employer choose when to give you the money you earned for PTO?
I earned paid time off and decided to use it for vacation with the approval of my employer. However, I didn't receive that money with the paycheck right before I went on vacation, and when I asked if ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Was told after resigning I would have to pay back salary previously earned.
employed as an aide, Five months ago was convited of a mistomeanor - Class 1. Told in four months ago by Dept of Education that I was not eligible for a newly required license until the conviction is ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Vacation pay being denied after the fact.
My husband has worked for a small company with no benefits booklet for 8 years. He is the manager and is salaried. The owner told him several years ago he would have 3 weeks vacation. Due to no one to... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

current poolicy - FT employee is working over 30 hrs could this be changed to 36 hours just for 1 de
non-profit residential facility for developmentally disabled - we have state mandated ratios to be met to care for our individuals. Current policy states a PT employee can work up to 29 hrs each week ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was fired last Tuesday for excessive absenteeism. The next day I became violently ill with a condition that would have been covered under FMLA, but I was unaware of the diagnosis until I went to the ER. I am not saying my employer did anything wrong, bu
I had missed several days recently for not feeling well, but didn't know why. The very day I got fired, I got violently ill and was admitted to the ER the following day, with a potentially life-threat... applies to California · 1 answer

Our employee gave us a notice that his last day would be September 5th. September 5th was a Holiday. He gave us all the keys and office documents back on Friday the 2nd. We don't require that our employees give us a two week notice. Do we pay him for Sept
On August 22nd in the afternoon, he gave a notice that his last day would be September 5th. I have already paid him for his hours including Friday September 2, 2016. I also have paid him his earned va... applies to California · 0 answers

General Manager retracted my two weeks notice and promised me hours I then decline my new job offered but after two weeks I was no longer on the schedule and no job. I have always worked for the past 3 years had two, even three jobs at the time I am writi
My rejection letter states that I turned in my two weeks notice but in his office when he confronted me about me living I explain my concerns which was approaching slow season and last year it place m... applies to California · 0 answers

SUSPENSION FOR BEING ON DISABILITY/DISCRIMINATION/RETALIATION
My question is regarding medical leave. I was suspended without pay by my employer who is a Union Employer, for my absences. It was put in writing that the date of incident was the day I was placed on... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employee call out sick for an indefinite time period?
I have a salaried (Exempt)co-worker who called out sick on a Wednesday. On Thursday he was a no call no show, on Friday he went to the hospital and was subsequently discharged that Sunday. Over the ne... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Workers Compensation Retaliation
I'm a Deputy and was involved in a major accident in my patrol car on duty in route to a call. My supervisors insisted I go to the hospital and be checked out. (they drove me!) To make a long story sh... applies to Texas · 1 answer

can an employee be fired for wearing his cross necklace?
My boyfriend just started a new job a few months ago and has never had a problem with fellow associates or managers until recently when one of his managers told him to tuck his cross away. My boyfrien... applies to New York · 0 answers

Possible Retaliation?
I was recently terminated from a facility after less than a year from my hire date. I had many issues during my orientation in which I was told I was "arrogant" and "alienating other staff members", a... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

The recently worked for a tower company out of GA. I put on a flight from my home in Dallas Texas to do a few site builds in tenns. When it came to the end of the play week I noticed that my project manager was refusing to pay for the hours that I was on
Was left stranded out of state and refused to pay for my travel time while I was flying to state where was working. Harassed and threatened. All because I researched the laws on travel time and shared... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

Pay for accrued leave when you are denied using it during final 2 weeks?
I recently, voluntarily left a job for a better one. I gave my employer 2 weeks written notice, and requested to use a week of accrued PTO. My employer denied my leave request, and told me that the ba... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Company was sold on Jan. 30th my anniversary date was on feb 6th. I didn’t not get any vacation time that I earned within almost that year. Can the company do that? Shouldn’t the company have paid me at least what I earned from last feb. to Jan. 30th
The two companies are nursing homes. We are union and employees did not lose seniority. But unless your anniversary date fell before the new company took ownership on Jan. 30th you did not get vacatio... applies to New York · 1 answer

Am I entitled to receive more than a week since I quit my job for this job?
I received an offer letter, accepted the offer, was given a start date, gave notice to current employer, started on given start date, midway on 1st day was walked out due to background check was not p... applies to California · 0 answers

Age discrimination
My son was terminated 3 days after having started his employment with his company. Reason he was to young. He was hired by the General Manager at his site for a part- time summer job. The corporate di... applies to New York · 1 answer

Do you accrue fmla time like you would vacation or sick time? Or is it 12 weeks available at once?
I have been on fmla due to my son having leukemia for a year now. I went over the 12 weeks allotted the first year. Now the second year was supposed to start over on November 11th which is my hire dat... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Non-compete while in the process of leaving the firm
I have worked part-time for an IT company for about 3.5 months. The customer is a large U.S. Governemtn agency. I recently received an offer from a firm I interned with last summer. Their client is th... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

Are these pay and overtime errors legal?
While preparing for taxes this year I found out that somehow I have been withheld for 4 dependents. This is incorrect because I only have 1. A few days later on payday my check was short over $50 in o... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

arizona gun laws and defemation
Can I receive compensation if a employee accuses me of insubordination to my hr which I lost 3 days wages but have physical evidance to the contrary. Also I was told by hr I can not keep a gun in my c... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

If you are still working with a company and you were sick for a day or had an emergency --- you however do not want to get paid for PTO for the day you missed. Can they (A) Force you to take the PTO hours, (B) Take the PTO hours that without paying you? T
Working in Florida and the company I work for has decided that if you should miss a day for any reason, even though you have decided that you are ok with getting paid for just the 4 days you have work... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Upon returning from a requested FMLA, my Dr, requested I work 2nd shift as opposed to 3rd shift
Can my Dr request me to return from a FMLA on 2nd shift(in which I worked when I left) instead of 3rd shift, as this was part of my leave initially. I needed to be off as I was exhausted and anxious, ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was told by my employer a day ago to look for a new employment for no call no show and I asked employer if I was fired and was told once again to look for a new employment and not understanding if I was being terminated for no call no show I felt confus
Was being told to look for a new employment,embarrassing me in front of other employees with an aggressive tone of voice and felt disrespected and humiliated and completed my work sheet duties and for... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Not getting paid and not receiving the copy of the contract is a branch of contract?
I worked for a subcontractor 1 month. On the first day I signed the contract and I was supposed to receive a copy of the contract the next day by mail. I was supposed to get paid every 2 weeks. I work... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I was collecting unemployment back in 2009 through 2010 when I had no work I got a job and I continue to collect for a few more months knowing it wasn't the right thing to do so I do owe unemployment money however I just got laid off 3 weeks ago and apply
I pretty much said everything in my first statement I'm just wishing this all goes through because like I said I got the paperwork that I normally should have gotten and a filing date which I filed ye... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can an employer tell an associate to hide their cross on their neck?
My boyfriend just started a new job a few months ago and has never had a problem with fellow associates or managers until recently when one of his managers told him to tuck his cross away. My boyfrien... applies to New York · 0 answers

Do I have grounds for a discrimination lawsuit
18 months ago my doctor gave me a 20 pound weight limit an my employer changed my job position. When I said the overhead doors where more than 20 pounds he told me I didn’t have a choice an quit bei... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Trying to recover unused vacation
I recently quit my job to work for another company. I gave my former employer a formal two-weeks notice and they sent me home for the remainder of the two weeks. They have paid me for wages earned but... applies to Texas · 1 answer

The nursing home I have worked at for 25 years was bought and I lost over 350 PTO days. Is that legal?
I have worked at this nursing home for 25 years. I had over 700 hours of PTO. I do not carry short or long term disability because of the amount of hours that I have. The nursing home was bought and w... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

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

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 employer have my work excuse changed and pressure my doctor to end my FMLA early?
I developed an occupational injury which led to me using FMLA for treatment and therapy. My initial doctors note called for me to be off work completely for 1 month. After 5 days on FMLA, my company h... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Once an employer puts a policy in place on light duty time can they include time already used on light duty against the employees
My employer has made a policy stating that employees can only be on light duty for 60 days but he is trying to count light duty time before the policy was put in place. He has also not notified all em... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My employer did not terminate me after 90 days long term disability. If I try to go back now, can they refuse?
My employers are high profile nationwide worldwide company. I know I am legally still their employee, because sometimes I receive a bonus in my direct deposit bank account, also, I still have the comp... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Am I liable to my employer for a clients bounced check?
I worked for a veterinarian in my area for a short time. At the end of August a client came in, asked us to hold her check for services rendered unto her, for a few days. Since this was explained to m... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Does my son, a barber, have a case against his employer for firing him.
My son works as a barber in a small barber shop in Cleveland, OH. He is under no contract. He has worked there for about 3 years. He pays $150 per week, which is $600 monthly for the use of his chair ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is a note stating person may return to work with out restrictions for all job related functions considered acceptable certification: when the doctor has a copy of employees job discription.
My doctor gave me a note to return to work. HR then required a full release certhficate. My doctor wrote blank blank may return to work without restrictions foq all job related functions. HR said that... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Workplace Defamation; I am the General manager of a restaurant. One of my employees went on Tripadvisor pretending to be a customer and wrote a horrible review about me titled
Workplace Defamation; I am the General manager of a restaurant. One of my employees went on Tripadvisor pretending to be a customer and wrote a horrible review about me titled "Obnoxious Hostess" sayi... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Want to file a claim against former employeer.
I quitted work after 8 days of work because of my former employeer doesn't want to pay over time fee. My work hour supposed to be mon ~ fri and 9 am to 6 pm(8 hours a day). However, he always wanted m... applies to California · 1 answer

I resigned from my job in November. I received my final paycheck(December) and was apparently overpaid an additional 40 hours of vacation pay. The employer is requesting that the money be paid back. If I refuse, is their only recourse to take me to court?
I resigned from the job. Received the final paycheck in December. Company contacted me about their mistake & requested payback so they could "adjust your W-2" . At first I believed that I was being pa... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I own a small business in Florida. I hav 2 employees that no longer work for us who did not sign their time cards before walking off the job. One of these employees never even returned their hiring paperwork so I have no information for them. Do I pay the
2 employees walked off job. 1 employee damaged a piece of equipment prior to walking off the other has only worked for 2 days on a trail basis and has not returned his hiring packet for HR. Plus neith... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I have an FMLA restriction to work no more than 8 hours per day and no more than 40 hours per week, can my employer change my normal work scheduled from M-F to T-S. Saturdays are not guaranteed hours as they cancel them often. Therefore, this leaves me
My new FMLA paperwork was received. My restrictions are no more than 8 hours a day and no more than 40 hours per week. Also two consecutive days off. My normal work schedule is Monday - Friday. My emp... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

i was in the hospital for a week total between two different occasions and i had doctors notes for both times. When i called my boss, he told me to
I was fired after my boss advised me under text not to worrry about coming to work but to take care of my health. I did exactly what I was advised to do and provided a note to prove I was having medic... applies to California · 1 answer

In-accurate Commission Pay
I have been working for the same company for over 3 years and recently I have found out that a certain number of part numbers have not been included in our commission report. This affects several empl... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Verbal Employment Agreement
My stepfather had a verbal agreement with a friend to work for him at the local County Fair in Massachusetts for 3 weeks (9am-8pm, 7 days a week). The man agreed to pay my stepfather $1000/wk, and the... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Is refusing overtime allowed?
Upon my hiring I revealed that I required about 20 or so weekends off per year for personal reasons. He said that was fine(without putting it in writing unfortunately) as long as the hours were made u... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Employee gave two week notice and only completed four of the ten days. They knew the company policy that they are not eligible for rehire and any bonuses that are rewarded to current employees. However they want a bonus check for the month prior to leavin
An employee put in two weeks notice on February 7th. She worked one week then did not return. We have a rehire policy (you must complete your two weeks to be eligible for rehire) and you must complete... applies to Florida · 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

Does my previous employer owe me a refund for COBRA coverage not used?
I was laid off and got COBRA coverage thru the company that laid me off. I paid that company for COBRA coverage 2 weeks prior to the month covered by the payment. Then I got a job w/immediate health c... applies to District of Columbia · 0 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

Defamation/Non-compete/and wrongful termination
I was recently fired for "gross misconduct" for being insubordiant to an Operations Director hired as a consultant for my company. It was never communicated to me that he was my superior or that I rep... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is there any resolution for a large company repeatedly bouncing most or all checks?
I work for a shipping company in Arlington, TX. The company has bounced checks for all of its staff on numerous occasions. While the money was eventually paid after pressure from the employees, it has... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Wrongful term/retaliation/harrassment
Is it legal/retaliation/harassment I recently gave my boss a step down from one position to another with a date and was told the regional manager accepted it that he even fought to keep me in the posi... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

The owner of my company told payroll to purposley short my check. I'm salaried exempt and I clock in and out, but I missed a punch. Can they do this?
We have payroll system and from time to time it freezes, therefore nobody can use the clock. I can't see my previous days punches so I am clues to weather I missed a punch from the previous day. Norma... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I am a registered nurse and am ill, my employer is forcing me to come in even though I called in sick because of no coverage. How is that safe when I don't feel good and I work on an acute psyche unit. My job treats us like crap and no one wants to work a
My job is very unfair and unethical. Most staff don't want to come in on days off for coverage because of how we are treated. I Called in sick because my throat hurts and I'm losing my voice, no cover... applies to Florida · 1 answer

FMLA and hostile work environment
I was intimidated by an employee and he followed me and I locked myself in restroom. The police were called and he left. 2 days later I was in the hospital for mental health issues related to the inci... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

if a non compete was signed but my employer paid me under the table and never filed taxes on me is the non compete still valid? I want to work somewhere on the books. I've only been there for 6 months and i just found out that he's not filing taxes on me.
I work at a tattoo shop as a independent contractor so the form says. I'm not sure on that because i have set days and set hours. I've been there tattooing for 6 months. My boss has been paying me tax... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I believe I was targeted for termination. Is that practice illegal?
I was on a 6 month corrective action for time and attendance. I was chronically late, but my attendance was fine. I corrected my tardiness completely. Had not been late since my verbal warning, howeve... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Having it both ways....
I am a teacher for a local community college vocational school. I am salaried, and exempt. I rarely work less than 55 hours per week, and some weeks have worked in excess of 70 hours. My employer has ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

IM GOING THRU ALOT AT WORK. I WAS APPROVED FOR FLMA ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO, AND THE SAME DAY H R HAD GIVIN ME MY FLMA PAPER WRK ND CERTIFICATION, LETTER, MY SUPER ATTENDANT ND THE NEXT DAY H R HAS OFFERED ME A LAYOFF THAT I ASKED FOR 5 MTHS AGO,AND SAID IF I CO
I AM LOCKED OUT OF MY EMAIL AT THIS TIME. I FORGOT MY PASS WORD. THERES ALOT GOING ON. TO MUCH TO WRITE... I HAVE ALSO GOT A HAND ISSUE GOING ON, THAT I REPORTED AND THEY DID NOT RUN ANY TYPE OF TEST ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wrongful Termination Without Cause
I was terminated from my job a few days ago after 2 1/2 years of service. The reason that my employer gave me was that my skill set did not match the direction in which their IT Department was headed.... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

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

Ive been demoted thus said my personal life but my newborn son has been in the hospital since his birth in june an my wife has been in an out as well but I came to work on days I wasnt with my wife an my son was having surgery was I wrongfully demoted
I took off to see my son born but their were unseen complication my son rushed to another hospital my wife on life support .keep my employer informed on everything going on it was fine then I came bac... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Hi My job forced me to resign because of problem to lift heavy things. So, they only told me same day that I was going to work like everydays. I didn't agree, now I have a letter that my resignation is accept. I never sign the resignation. I think is a fi
I had an accident car, I asked for FMLA, so, I was trying to get back work, but they told me that my insurance medical was cut , only 2 days before due!! And , my last paycheck was 16 march. Insurance... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can employer ask me to waive right to future claims in exchange for OK on unemployment benefits
My former employer failed to pay semimonthly three times in 2008, nine times in 2009 and all four times due in 2010 before separation. I left my employer after nine years when workers were told their ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay?
California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay? I get paid biweekly, and I was wondering if I should give... applies to California · 1 answer

Company took another employees word over mine because she protected status and I am not
I was working for a non-profit oranization as a store manager. I was going to disipline a supervisor for attendance, whe she stated "Go ahead I"ll tell the main office that you called me a stupid B---... applies to Oregon · 1 answer

What are my chances of winning a UC appeal, and can I sue in civil court for lost wages?
A sole practice attorney hired me to be her paralegal/administrative assistant and asked me to start by assisting her on two evenings the week prior to starting full-time days. On my first evening, I ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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

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

What are the guidelines or laws concerning working a 2nd part time job, while having FMLA ?
I was approved for FMLA at the hospital I work. My health issues were steadily getting worse due to all the walking and bending required to that job. I changed my work statis at the hospital to 20 hrs... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Everything changed when i was hired and then when i ask my job was threaten
So I found what I thought would be a cool Job and I had a job that was paying me about $21 an hour to drive Bus with a CDL B. They would pay for my CDL training plus their company traing for $500 a we... applies to New York · 1 answer

Docking Pay for Not Providing Doctor's Note
Is it legal to dock an exempt employee's pay for a day that they missed for being "sick"? This employee refuses to provide a doctor's note. Usually we require a doctor's note after 3 days, but he has ... applies to California · 0 answers

I UNDERSTAND THAT MY BOSS CAN DROP MY WAGE TO MINIMUM IF I DONT GIVE THE REQUIRED 4 WEEKS NOTICE SINCE IT IS THE HANDBOOK BUT CAN SHE DO THIS FOR THE ENTIRE 4 WEEKS
Employees are required to give Management a two week written notice when they are leaving a position. Management and salaried positions must give a four week written termination notice. Holidays and s... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

on call dispute with for profit hospital.
I am a supervisor in a for profit hospital. I feel there are many issues which I have been given an "unfair shake" here, promotion practices included. I was recently given extra pay for carrying a pag... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Why do I get paid minimum on my final check when I had put in my 2 weeks notice?
I was making $11/hr and was looking for another job and found a better opportunity with another company. So I put in my 2 weeks notice on paper and gave it to my supervisor. 2-3 days later at work I w... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I 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

Retroactive Pay Deductions
My husband was hired by a large corporation to be the Manager of a new concept opening in another town. After training, he was informed that the new concept would not open for at least two years. They... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Will I qualify for FMLA if I go out on Maternity Leave 3-weeks prior to my 12-month anniversary date
I began working for my current employer on February 23, 2011. I just found out I was pregnant and my due date is February 1, 2012. This is 23-days prior to the 12-month requirement for FMLA eligibilit... applies to New York · 0 answers

Can my current vendor enforce Non Competition actions against me?
I am a IT consultant working on corp. to corp. basis through vendor at the client. My contract agreement dated back in 2006 for my first Purchase Order restricted me for working for the same client fo... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

I was terminated for sexual harassment allegations by an employee. Other employees on my shift all knows it’s not true and that the accuser was actually doing the harrassing. He got angry when I put him on opposite shifts from my own and retaliated by g
Other employees that worked along side myself and the accuser were willing to testify to clear me of these allegations but neither they nor I had a chance to speak to anyone regarding the matter. I ju... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

The owner of a company that emailed my GM intimating that I am homophobic. Is this defamation?
The owner of the company, Michael J. Wilson, that runs the WINTER RENDEZVOUS Jan 20-24, 2016 Gay Ski Week - Stowe, Vermont visited our hotel lobby for less than 3 minutes. There was no communication o... applies to Vermont · 1 answer

the company my wife and I work for waited until after my wife went on maternity leave to tell her th
My wife signed up for FMLA 7 months before the baby was born and was told she would get 12 weeks of FMLA and that since she qualified for short term disablity benefits that she would get 60% of her pa... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can I sue previous employment for wrongful termination; reinstated; denied med loa ext.&unemploymen
I am seriously considering suiting my former employer for wrongful termination they claim to be accidental months later; reinstated me then screwed with me ever since I got sick and went on medical le... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Is it illegal to write in your hours?
I work part time at a Dr's office 6 days a week. Most weekends I stay late as I have a lot of work to finish since I only work part time. I have forgotten to clock out a couple times but remembered th... applies to California · 1 answer

Does a separate medical condition for the same qualifying person effect the type of FLMA used?
My spouse was diagnosed with LGMD. After providing my employer with the Certification of Serious Health Condition that was requested,I was approved for December 2017 - December 2018 for FLMA(Intermitt... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

Is it illegal for my employer to take my PTO without authorization?
Is it illegal for my employer to offer PTO but automatically take it through the payroll system without authorization? let me clarify that there was a new policy put in place that we accrue .98 hours ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Employee misclassified as Independent Contractor
I was hired by a company to work as an employee in their IT department as a Web Developer. After almost 2 years of employment I was switched to independent contractor status and allowed to work from h... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Did my employer violate FMLA?
I had called off from (i believe) 9-15 june, 2011; this was a total of four working days. I cited severe depression and anxiety attacks as the reason, but was not informed that the leave fell under FM... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Unpaid Office Meetings for Service Technicians
At my husband's job (pest control), the compensation is as follows: ~ 2 weeks training at minimum wage ~ Regular pay: commission only - $12 for initial service and $8 for quarterly service. Some days ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Can I use vacation and personal time that is unrelated to my FMLA within the same 12 month period?
Hello. I have about 3 months vacation time saved up and 4 months sick time. I plan to take 12 weeks FMLA leave at the end of this year. I want to take a vacation this spring and have more than enough ... applies to New York · 1 answer

RE: recovering health ins. premiums, what is considered "back" w/reduced schedule?
With two previous pregnancies, my employer has agreed to an adjusted FMLA wherein I take 2-3 weeks off entirely, then work part-time from home for a further 4-6 weeks before returning to work full-tim... applies to Indiana · 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

Death threats in perceived same sex gay bashing messages being left by a coworker
I begin to see these messages in my office and work area and at first thought it was just one of the guys joking with me here at work. However, as the days passed, the messages begin to increase in th... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

Falsely Accused
A girl I work with has falsely accused me a sexual harassment. Any contact between us was always intiated by her, I have many witness's that she was always asking me for a hug. She was interested in d... applies to California · 1 answer

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

So just over a week ago I got hired to do front desk as a super 8 hotel. I was thrilled because I've been doing housekeeping at various places for the last 15yrs. And I've always wanted to do front desk. So I did this course online thats required to start
So just over a week ago I got hired to do front desk as a super 8 hotel. I was thrilled because I've been doing housekeeping at various places for the last 15yrs. And I've always wanted to do front de... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Is this protected conduct, bogus explanation, and what is time limit?
I worked for Census Bureau temp employee. Complained to my crew leader & then to his supervisor about no follow up being done by my supervisor on employees who were not properly collecting Census data... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Current Employer Calls New Employer and gives false information.
My daughter in law is a teacher and is moving out of state. She put in her notice which would have her end date 2 days prior to the end of "clean up" (school will already be over). There was no issue ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Wrongfull Termination
I have been working for this employer for the better part of two and a half years. Having no sick days available points were collected as a consequence of calling off or coming late. This was a new po... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Who's shift is it?
I asked a co-worker if he could work my shift the next day, upon his agreement, we aproached our manager for his approval(Company Policy). Unfortunately, I did not return home until late the next even... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

My employer has not paid me the correct hourly wage after being released from light duty. This is the 2nd incorrect paycheck. Are they allowed to keep making me wait until the next pay period to correct their mistake?
I was injured at work at put on light duty at a reduced hourly wage. I was released by my doctor back to regular duty after just 3 days. I returned to working my regular job requirements, but my emplo... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

WHY WAS I TERMINATED AND 2 OTHER EMPLOYESS WERE NOT
I TOOK SAMPLE MEDICATIONS OF INSULIN (INSULIN PENS) HOME TO MY UNCLE WHO IS ON INSULIN. THESE SAMPLES COME FROM DRUG REPS WHO BRING THEM INTO OUR OFFICE. I WAS GIVEN THESE SAMPLES BY 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Can I be terminated because I smell like alcohol from the day before?
H R call me to the office to correct some paper work. When I came to the office the intern said that I smell like alcohol,I explan that I was drinking the night before in celebrating Father's Day with... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Should I just let them terminate or try to fight it?
My employer currently has me on a final for a PIP. The problem is that they're are purposely setting me up for failure. I believe they're doing this because of my protected characteristic. -They have ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Can my employer fire me for missing work due to an injury that occurred outside of work?
I recently strained a muscle in my lower leg while stepping over a baby gate at home. Urgent Care gave me crutches and told me to stay off the leg for 3-4 days. I missed 1 night of work. The next day ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is this justifiable?
I called in on my day off, was told by boss that we should be filling out the check for EVERY (loan) customer reminded her that she has worked in that store and was aware that we do not fill out the c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Final paycheck missing wages
I live in Arizona and recently left my job for another one after giving two weeks notice in writing. My ex employer agreed to allow me to stay on through the two weeks. On my last day my employer and ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my employer tell you an hour before your shift is over that there is manditory overtime?
On a regular basis we finish our work at least and hour before our scheduled quiting time. They make us leave so they save money but on certain days they'll walk around an hour before quiting time and... applies to Ohio · 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

Can I be suspended from work after a guest signed a credit card receipt for their bill including gratuity then complained about the gratuity? My employer took the money out of my check and suspended me without pay
I work in a restaurant and I presented the guest with their check which included gratuity. The guests signed the check and left. 3 days later the guest complained about the gratuity saying they didn�... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Is this retaliation?
My fiance and I have worked at a company for 5 years now. I have been a shift runner for 4 years and 10 months he has been a GM for about 2 1/2 years, a couple days ago they demoted him for no reason ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Company asking for repayment of 15000 dollars and do not have repayment agreements to refer:
I left a company in a period of 1 year 5 months, due to too much toxic culture and suppression by my manager and his boss and due to long time required to find a job. After leaving I am reached by the... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Is my employer creating a hostile work environment, or our they discriminating against me?
I have worked for a small company (around 20 employees) for 11 years. I found out i was pregnant 2 months ago and informed them that when time comes i won't be able to perform some of my job( which th... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

WRONGFULLY TERMINATED
2 1/2 YEARS AGO I WAS HIRED AS A ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. MY BOSS RECENTLY TOLD ME THAT I DO A EXCELLENT JOB BUT HE REALLY NEEDS A BOOK KEEPER ( WHICH I WAS NOT HIRED TO DO OR KNOW) AND IF HE HIRES A... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

My employer sent me to a doctor for an examination. They paid for it and they are now refusing to release my medical record of that examination. Can they do this? They are flat out refusing to release my medical record and when I went to HR to view my emp
I was off for one year with a medical condition, severe tinnitus accompanied by debilitating headaches. I was to return to work in September 2014 but my employer waited until a few days before my retu... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Do I have recourse for not accepting comparable job?
I just found out my position is being outsourced to a third party company. We will be offered positions to work for this company and given a few days to accept, and if we decline, we will be out of a ... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Shift work.
I perform computer help desk support for a large airline catering company in Memphis. I am an exempt employee (No overtime). My regular work hours were Monday -Friday 8:30am to 5pm (7.5 hours). My sup... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Reduction in pay for employee who never schedule back
We are a very small business. Here’s my situation: I hired a new employee. One of my tenured employees came in on a weekend (I did pay them both)to help her get comfortable/train, etc before her sta... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Hello, I am new to this site. I am in Alaska. I run a marine supply store. I am the only one employed over her. I have been asked to work 8-5 7 days a week for the length of the summer. My pay rate is $23 per hr. Am I entitled to overtime pay?
I have been working for this outfit for 5 years.I am the only employee that puts in extra hours but does not receive the benefit of overtime pay. I am administrative. I am and have been in relationshi... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

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

Was my wife wrongfully discharged?
My wife was hired at a dental clinic. She worked for 2 days and had a minor injury. She reported the injury as she was told to do, but didn't expect anything. The supervisor asked her if she wanted a ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

After the fact union charges
Hello, I recently was fired from my job at AT&T, on 12/14/2012, during my employment there was a 2-day strike by the CWA union, I exercised my NLRA right and chose not to participate in the strike, I ... applies to California · 0 answers

Can the district release information that can hurt my potential employment elsewhere?
I have just been non-renewed due to poor performance. My employer and I worked out a separation agreement in which I will receive a postive recommendation from the school istrict if a potential employ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Salary employee isn't getting paid for days the company decides to close the office
I'm a salary paid network administrator for a company in IL. My company requires all employees to use a vacation day if they want to get paid when the company decides to close for a day, for example w... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

can i access their policies? And is this discrimination?
I was recently refused for rehire based on a failed urinalysis. An employee who was charged and convicted of DUI, violated his probation and went to jail for 30 days was immediately rehired upon his r... applies to Tennessee · 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

Whistleblower?
I recently have recently been given a 5 day retroactive suspension without pay for "making a bad decision that led to poor customer service" after an SPI for said incident. I signed the paperwork and ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can a corporation tell you and employees to get tougher skin and allow an abusive customer in store?
Customer entered store for the first time that day and was mad at the world and took it out on my employees, my customers, and myself. I never made any negative comments to this lady nor did my custom... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

I worked for a company in Illinois and I was hired through a Job agency, I started May 1 and was fired on May 9, due to the fact they said I was sarcastic to the HR Girls when I was filling out my paperwork, I was disruptive during training, and I made a
I worked for a company in Illinois and I was hired through a Job agency, I started May 1 and was fired on May 9, due to the fact they said I was sarcastic to the HR Girls when I was filling out my pap... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can my employer obligate me to pay tuition for a required class upfront?
My employer is asking me to pay upfront for tuition for a class that was a job requirement, and then submit the cost of the class for reimbursement. The payment has to be made to the school (which is ... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

Can i be fired for my doctor putting me on a 2 and a half week leave of absense?
My doctor put me on a leave of absence at work for head trauma. He said i could go back to work in a week or 5 business days. After the week was up I went back to work and was overwhelmed by how much ... applies to California · 0 answers

defamation of character?
After a month I was fired after days of workplace retaliation from my employer for calling him out on serving food that could potentially poison customers. I found a new job and everything was great, ... applies to California · 2 answers

Vacation time payout when usage hasn't been tracked
Hi, I am an executive at a CA (private) company. I am being terminated with a severance package. I have 100 hours of vacation time accrued in the vacation tracking system and it is my understanding th... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Breaking an Employment Contract while in H1B visa, Do I have to pay anything if I left my employer?
I have never signed a contract, have signed an offer letter where its mention You agree that if you voluntarily terminate the agreement for any reason, then you will too the maximum extent permitted b... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

My son was fired over he say she say one of the co-worker walked up in his face called him a nigger and told him he was going to kick his ass. My son told him if you touch me I will kick your ass and he went and told the boss my son said he was going to k
Son was fired on what another person said no one was around the guy called him a nigger and walk upon him and told him he was going to kick his ass and my son said if you touch me I will kick your ass... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Im pregnant and my job is trying to force to to take a LOA
I just found out Im pregnant. Per my company handbook I am required to tell my management ASAP due to the physical lbaor I do. (Im an EMT) So I did. I was told I had 7 days to get medical clearance fr... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can employer cut my pay 30% after DOL told them to pay back overtime to me?
I contacted DOL and informed them i thought i was a non-exempt employee for the last six years of my employment. They called my employer to request my information. On same day, they called my supervis... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Employer terminated the employment contract before the contract was up, what should I do now?
I had started my job with my former employer in the July and we signed a employment contract for 9 months, however, this week my employer told me that they do not need my services in the present capac... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Exempt employee and making up missed time
I am an exempt employee for a municipality. One morning I had car trouble and was an hour late for work. I did call work and explain the situation. Later the same day, my supervisor told me to just wo... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

I am owed about $4500 in commissions as a contractor will it cost me more to sue than I am owed?
I was a contract employee with a small company in Tempe, AZ for sales of their products in VA, NC, and SC. I executed a contract but never received an executed contract back from the owner. After 90-d... applies to Arizona · 0 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

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

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

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

Social worker fired unjustly?
I was recently terminated from my 2 year position as a social worker at a non-profit. My official letter stated that my "position was being eliminated". When I asked the HR director for a reason, he s... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Is a non-compete valid if the employer breaches the agreement?
As part of a hi-tech development deal, XYC (of which I own 30%) hires me as CTO (administer and develop) at a salary that increases with CPI. As part of emloyment contract, I agree to assign all inven... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this considered retaliation from my employer
Last week I was informed I would be reporting to a new boss because my current boss is leaving. Next day I met w/ new boss and was verbally offered to stay in my current position w/some changes to my ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Was I wrongfully fired or is there anything I can do besides file for unemployment
I was the assistant manager at circle K1 day I was cleaning the bathrooms and the bathroom door in the women's bathroom was locked from within I went out and asked the kid if he could climb under the ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Is it discrimination to passed over for a promotion based on your availability?
I have been passed over twice for a promotion by my employer based on my availability. I am a part-time college student in my Junior year. The only time I cannot work is 12pm-5pm Monday and Wednesday ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I was cleared of charges that I harassed a co-worker. The case was cleared by our HR, board members and Hr consulting firm. But knowing this worker she most likely will not let it go. What are my rights. I really don't want to be on pins and needles for t
A worker told staff on her way out the door "don't forget I'm not here tomorrow." She in fact did not tell her co-workers of the day off. As assistant director I sent out an email to all staff to remi... applies to New York · 1 answer

do I have a case??
over qualified, but hired with job description. management deligates all work load to me then go's shopping online. management was found out then terminated. Replaced by unqualified individual with no... applies to California · 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

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

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

What are my rights against harrassment from a coworker?
I have been employed at the same hospital since 1996 and have never had any issues or disciplines until this other per who just hired in about 2 years ago came. She is constantly reporting me to manag... applies to Indiana · 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

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

Can I be fired 3 days after handing in a "temporary full disability note" from my doctor?
On May 17th, 2011 I handed into my employer a note from my doctor placing me on temporary full disability. On May 19th. 2011 I received a work email with the following: Jeremy I am assuming at this po... applies to New York · 1 answer

Loss of job due to inability to work with a hostile employee
I was recently released from my position in customer service. I had not quite been with the company for a year. My direct supervisor had made for a "hostile" work environment. The owner was very aware... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have asthma and I got sick with bronchitis which has to do with my asthma and my breathing I was put on a nebulizer and my inhaler due to wheezing and hard time breathing had doctors note to and still got fired by Walmart what can I do
I employer fired me for being sick I have asthma and I got bronchitis on top of it hard time breathing wheezing really bad doctor put me on a nebulizer on top of my inhaler and steroid pack antibiotic... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

I worked for Boeing in Washington State and was fired while on both company and my doc approved LOA . While I was on leave a got a misdemeanor for a minor charge that had nothing to do with work. Was it legal for Boeing to fire me and the union to not bac
I am also 100% disabled Veteran and Boeing knew that because I had entered it into my Boeing profile on the employee site. As well as I had also been on intermittent FMLA since 2012. Boeing had mailed... applies to Washington · 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

Can an employer terminate a non-discretionary bonus program and not pay us our bonuses earned?
Our non-discretionary bonus program was quantified by the revenue generated by the projects we worked on and the overall profitability of those projects. e.g. If I worked on a project that was sold at... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I started working for a company selling capital equipment. When I started I was told it was a salary plus commission job. The commission was 4.5% of the elidgable dollars from the sale and would be paid as the customer made their payments. Example the dea
The company essentially still owes me $28k from deals that were considered closed in 2018. But the customers are still making progress payments to the company. That will b made in 2019. The just chang... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Does a non-compete encompass the entire business entity or just the specific position when signed?
Ex-employer "A" had me sign a non-compete. I was working in the health care field in a corporate office for a nurse registry. "A" fired me two weeks ago, and I secured a position with "B" within a few... applies to Florida · 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

How to proceed after no contact from potential employer following past felony conviction disclosure
I was sent via email a conditional offer of employment and start date along with documents to complete for authorization of a background check. I replied to the email attaching the completed forms but... applies to California · 0 answers

Discrimination
I work for a company that has approximately 500 employees. Their 401k plan is set up that the employees are eligible the first of quarter following 90 days probationary period. I started in October 20... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

I was not put on my schedule I called my general manager asked what was going on why wasn’t I on schedule I asked am I fired he said no I’m fixing schedule now so I’m like ok well it’s getting close to me leaving on go look at my schedule still wa
Took of schedule called general manager asked him what was going on and was I fired he said no I’m fixing the schedule so I’m like ok few hours later went to check schedule still wasn’t on calle... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Holiday and Overtime in same week
I am classified as "salaried with overtime" so when I reach 41 hours, I am paid at 1/2 time. That stinks enough. My question is: During a holiday week for which I am paid for the holiday (as the compa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my final paycheck be withheld and deductions made?
I gave my notice to resign on January 29th. My former employer was very upset and told me they would not pay me for my notice and the 29th would be my official termination date. It's now February 24th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was let go over age . I was given a severance pay & not documents involved. Just told me the check would be in my account next day . I am also not being paid for my last week & a half of work . Can they do this ?
I was hired with intentions of a successful position in a dental practice. After working for 4 weeks I was asked how old I was . He assumed I was younger . Instead of continuing to train me (I have 15... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Fmla violation?
Hello. I have an ADA confirmed disability that I have asked my employer for the last 2 years to accommodate, until recently they would not. Since my employer never gave me the option of an accommodati... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Is it legal to deny an employee -- a civil servant -- a promotional opportunity based on a false allegation?
Recently, I interviewed for a promotional opportunity. A few days after the interview, I got a phone call from one of the interviewers who told me I didn't get the promotion because, "you dated that t... applies to California · 0 answers

Am I overthinking this non-compete clause?
On Monday, I accepted an offer as a full-time marketing director for a small, privately-owned company that has existed for 20+ years. Today, the company sent me an "Employee Assignment of Inventions a... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I was employed with a healthcare agency, worked hours, participated in educational training, and pu
Recently I was hired by an agency to provide mental health services in a middle school to several children. I worked for the agency one month and was terminated. After termination I sought my wages bu... applies to Florida · 1 answer

unemployment issues due to appeal
I got terminated from long john silvers for a breech of contract. they said i thew a piece of chicken at my manager. I didn't threw the piece of chicken at my manager. I tossed it at him. the reason w... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Relocation and Unsafe Work Conditions
I recently resigned from my position 5 months shy of my 2 years, doing so, I must pay back my relocation of $4000 because I didn't stay the full two years. Though, I ended up leaving because of variou... applies to New York · 0 answers

Laid off after telling employer I was going on disability
In July of this year I took ill with a respiratory infection. I had been working on a helpdesk and had been working several weeks while suffering from this infection. Eventually the manager at the fac... applies to California · 1 answer

Personal Time Off for Exempt employee
My wife is an exempt employee and works for a company that has a Personal Time Off (PTO) policy. She accures PTO every pay period, and can use that time for vacation or sick days. Every other company ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can your employer make you resign?
I have been at my job 9 months. It is an extremely larger work load than anticipated. I have been writtten up twice. The company has no handbook or contracts. I went to the er on tuesday June 21, 2011... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Is applying for a new job protected conduct?
I currently work for a vendor service company where work is assigned on a daily basis. Work has been drying up lately and as such I have started to look for other employment. When I asked my manager f... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Truth-in-Hiring what are my rights?
I was interviewed by a company for a position and was hired the same day. I was advised that we would currently be in a call queue, they were hoping until the end of December but that it may not happe... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Duties removed and deemed unqualified
I work for a large accounting firm in Maryland. I started in March of 2004. Less than 60 days ago I received a wonderful review, salary increase and a large bonus for all the work I had done over the ... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

Can you get unemployment if your employer (untruly) states you were PRN an unavailable to work?
Hi..I have been working at my job for the last two years. Recently I applied for school and was accepted to attend full time. I advised my job that I would start school full time in January and asked ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Am I bound by an LLC agreement that I was not shown and then refused to sign when asked to?
I was hired as an employee in 2005 of a private equity fund. As part of my compensation package I was given a share of the fund's profits and also agreed to invest money in the fund. In 2009 as I was ... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

If I ask for short notice leave to care for my special needs child can my employer deny my leave repeatedly without making an effort to determine whether it qualifies as FMLA?
Asked employer for 2 days leave to care for my son whom he is aware is a special needs child. I was immediately and repeatedly denied due to 'short-staffing'. I didn't know about FMLA wasn't told anyt... applies to New York · 0 answers

Bonus Eligibility at the end of a temporary assignment.
I joined a disability law firm in Cherry Hill, NJ on 8/29/11. I joined the firm as the TEMPORARY HR Manager, while the regular HR Manager would be out on FMLA through the middle of January 2012. Part ... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Can a store manager refuse my FMLA?
I work for Wal-Mart in Portage, WI. My doctor filled out my FMLA and I turned it in. The store manager told me that the way the doctor worded it that she didn't have a position for me. She gave the FM... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Are there laws in place to protect the caregivers of diabetics?
My seven-year old child has Type 1 diabetes. My employer wrote me up for missing work to care for her. My husband and I are the only ones who know how to care for her when she is well, much less when ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

The Company cheated me when paid me the severance
I�m in Hong Kong. I worked for a public listed Company in Chestnut Ridge, New York. I was released last month because the re-organization. The Company agreed to pay me the severance. On the last day, ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I be forced to sign a new contract voiding out my present one?
I signed a one page independent contractor agreement with a home care agency last year. Recently I was handed a new 5 page contract to be signed the following day by Fri 5pm or I could not report to m... applies to Florida · 2 answers

My employer had me train my replacements with false promises of a promotion, what can I do?
I've worked the Credit Department for this company for 7 months, 4 weeks ago, I was told someone else would be doing my job, and that I was going to be in charge of our other warehouses, 2 weeks ago a... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

IF OSHA FINDS OUT MY EMPLOYER RETALIATED AGAINST ME WHAT WILL THEY DO
I WAS DENIED REST ROOM BREAKS TWICE BY MY SUPERVISOR HE TOLD ME TO HOLD IT UNTIL THE END OF MY SHIFT,BOTH DAYS I URINATED MY WORK CLOTHES,I SPOKE WITH MY SUPERVISOR, SUPERVISOR HE SAID I HAVE TO LEARN... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Employment Agreement
I came recently(on 18th Oct2011) to USA on H1B visa, however, i was here in the year 2006,07 and 2008. I went back to India and got transferred my H1B with my current company. While transferring H1B, ... applies to California · 1 answer

I need some help please
I was wondering if you could tell me if I should pursue a case against my ex-employers. I walked into an office with no staff manager etc....I was hired as the administrative assistant...hired in all ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Are there any employment and labor lawyers that offer free consultations?
My boyfriend needs an employment and labor lawyer. Because of the situation I quickly outlined in the question I asked on April 8 "Can An Employer Who Is Also Your Landlord Force You To Work For Free ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can a CA employer not pay an outside sales rep (paid commission only) for use of personal vehicle?
100% Outside sales rep in CA. Paid comm only. No reimb of mileage/gas for driving personal vehicle, use of my cell phone or any other exp I pay to do my job - is that legal? Also, comm is paid 45 days... applies to California · 0 answers

I work in SC as a state employee. I have had my pay docked twice for disciplinary reaons. I don't have a problem with that. My problem is that after they punished me for that we were given bonuses (nonperformance) and they took them too. Is it lawful to p
I receive disciplinary action for falling asleep on duty and a no-call no-show. I accept my wrongdoing and the docking of my paycheck. I was dock one day on the no-call no-show and two days on the fal... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Is it considered termination when my manager deletes my access to my work account?
I was out sick for 3 days, when I returned to work I found out that my Office Manager deleted/deactivated my access to my work account. I work in a doctors office and we use Electronic medical records... applies to California · 1 answer

Can 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

My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Had Not However, At The Time Of The Demotion/ Layoff Give
My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Ha... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

Does this void a NON-Compete contract.
I signed a employment contract with an IT firm that says that i shall be paid on a by-weekly bassis no later than 7 days after pay-period ends on the preceeding Friday and in that agreement there is a... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

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

Do I have a strong case against my employer for breach of confidentiality?
My employer gave me 4 days to decide if I would resign or be terminated due to the fact that I do not have certification needed for the position I have been in for nearly a decade. I turned in my forc... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

but what about the right to be free from retaliation?
I have a discrimination case against my employer, I already filed that with the ACRD, but this was an unemployment hearing. I gave notice of intent to resign because of the discrimination I was subjec... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

My husband quit his job 8 days ago because of a hostile work environment . He still has not received
My husband quit his job due to a hostile work environment. It was noted and documented. After 2 and a half years of it. His boss threatened him again, and he had to quit. He gave the owner of the comp... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

wages from salarey to hourley employee
Can my employer pay me far less money when going from salary to hourly? I have been on salary for over say 8 years on my check stub it states 1837.51 for 80 hours or two weeks which would bee 22.97 an... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Would I have a lawsuit if my wife has been reprimanded for my actions and she had no involvement in?
I recently had to remove all my children from their school and place them in a different school due to problems with the principal. I wrote a letter to the corporate offices regarding the reason I was... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Help! I think I've been blacklisted. . .
I was terminated from a past employer under dubious circumstances. To make a long story as short as possible, it was necessary for me to utilize a sick day to visit a hospital -- I was having severe c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment with another employer .. My question is the Furlough notic
Company has me on furlough for over 6months they know sent me a separation agreement and paying 4 wks from the date of separation. And stated ends at after 4wks are paid or first day of employment wit... applies to New York · 0 answers

Can I get back on unemployment with the following occurrence of "just cause"?
I took a job while I was collecting unemployment after about 2 and a half months. The new job did not work out and I quit after an employee I had to work in close proximity with was hostile and did no... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have unused PTO hours when I left the company. I was told that I will not be getting my PTO hours since I left without notice. Is this Florida law not to get paid for the unused PTO when I left ? Thanks
I want to know if there is unused PTO hours when I left the company, will I still get paid for that ? I was told that I will not be getting paid for the unused PTO bec I left the company without notic... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Non-compete invoked by one subcontractor against another
I'm currently under contract to a subcontractor, who pays my salary, and 1/2 health benefits, to provide tech support for a company (heretofore referred as the client.) The client is moving operations... applies to New York · 1 answer

Shouldn't my lawyer ask for the Professional Liability Policy of my employer to pre-qualify
I worked for some (24) years as a faithful and loyal employee. I grew up with my employer and helped to build his empire. We were told to book patients back to back and worked some days double shifts.... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

Can a employer deduct from your hourly wage every time you are late for work?
My Hourly wage used to be Twenty dollars a hour, now it's Twelve dollars and forty cents. I work a split shift six days a week, so I basically go to work twelve times a week. Now my employer has alway... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer request a light duty note for a PRN employee?
Is an employer allowed to require a no restrictions return to work note for a PRN/part time employee after personal scheduled time off? I'm having a breast augmentation and have scheduled time off wit... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can a company that has federal contracts fire you for your doctor not releasing you back to work
During the winter when the weather dipped to below freezing, I developed bronchitis that was borderline pneumonia. The doctor refused to release me to work due to continued exposure and I had a prior ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

My Husband was out for 6 month after injuring his hand at work. (Worker Comp Claim) he was back at work for 1/2 a day and went home sick at which time he was diagnosis with Shingles and has been out for more then 3 days they are now denying him FMLA is th
My Husband was out for 6 month after injuring his hand at work. (Worker Comp Claim) he was back at work for 1/2 a day and went home sick, at which time he was diagnosis with Shingles and has been out ... applies to Delaware · 0 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

90 day Non-compete. Can I get out of it-I am an independent sales rep
I have worked for a large business magazine for 9 years as an independent advertising sales rep and am not an employee of the firm. I am on a 100% commission compensation. I just resigned and was hire... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

My employer offered me a settlement during meditation but refused to allow me time to review or consult with an attorney. I was told the offer was null and void if I left without signing but the settlement specifically stated that I’m advised to consult
My employer offered me a settlement during meditation but refused to allow me time to review or consult with an attorney. I was told the offer was null and void if I left without signing but the settl... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

If I refuse to sign a "separation agreement and release" does this disqualify me from receiving UI?
On Jan 2, 2012 I was terminated but given a "Separation Agreement and Release" document that gave me the choice to work through Jan 31 to help them through this transition. If I chose to work through ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

My rights if I feel the confidentiality of my personal health information compromised?
I currently work in good standing with a health insurance company. My record at work has been exceptional in my 10 years there. The reason I'm writing is to find out my rights regarding a situation th... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can a company alter the terms of a 90 day without cause termination agreement?
I recently relocated from florida to new york for a job. My employer verbally promised the job was secure. My employer is based out of california but has a contract with a different company in ny. I s... applies to New York · 1 answer

Cancelled contract: non-compete affecting many.
I work for a company (ABC) that provides outsourced I.T. services for a client (XYZ) and working within XYZ's premises. My employer, ABC, has announced that they have placed a 90 day notice to termina... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I live in California but am starting a new job in the state of Washington. Can I double dip by taking a week's vacation from the California job (earned days) so I can start the new job on the dare the new employer wants me to start?
I have worked for the present company nearly 12 years. By staying thru the end of the month, I will get my bonus check. However, my new employer in the Seattle wants me to start Sept 26. I would like ... applies to California · 0 answers

Does an employer have to give everyone a drug test if only one person was showing concerns for one?
I have been running a small business for the owner whom wanted to sell it so I did a trial period of completely running it alone along with his other employee, the other employee was causing some alar... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Personnel Policy Benefits Being Denied
In my company's written personnel policy that was given to all employees, it states that if there is an involuntary separation due to a reduction in workforce, all full-time employees will be given a ... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Is being moved to another location before HR meeting part of retaliation?
I had told my manager I was going to tell hR about a situation that my manager and assistant manager was causing. I had a car accident last month and the emails she was sending were demoralizing and o... 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

When I ask the employer since records show I was terminated nineteen days for policy action no-call no-show, and now HR admits wrongdoing and attempt to rectify the situation by offering employment, demotion of pay and position and relocation? Also HR sta
I didn't receive any oral or written warning. I followed correct actions according to policy handbook. I called correct personnel prior to schedule work shift to cover my responsibility. I also report... applies to Texas · 0 answers

what are your suggestions on what I should do...
I was on FMLA several reasons, spouse medical situation, birth of a daughter and personal mental health, I was suggested by management to take some time off to reconnect with my self since I was not p... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can an employor share information about a possible termination of an employee to their manager, who then shares that information to that employees Co-workers before that certain employee is even terminated?
After frustration with how the office was managed, an employee expressed their frustration and then smacked a wall (drywall) with their palm, causing a hole in the wall. That employee was sent home fo... applies to Georgia · 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

Wrongfull termination
I believe I was recently wrongfully terminated. I was an assistant store manager for a corp. I made the decision to give 2 of my employees and myself gratis (free items that vendors provide the compan... applies to Arizona · 2 answers

Breach of employment agreement - Management and HR re-defined what I was originally offered.
Hello, My original employment contract stipulated a 1yr salary and commission structure, then a transition to the standard compensation plan in place at the time that the 1yr agreement ended. The comp... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Age Discrimination, Harrassment to force resignation
I was hired 7 years ago as Chief Engineer of a large hotel. The position has been management (supervision, delegation, discretionary judgement,etc). My new general manager of 3 weeks told me he wanted... applies to Texas · 1 answer

FMLA Issue regarding Attendence.
I requested Intermittent FMLA for a life long medical issue I have back in September, 6 2009. I found out just 3 days ago, July 22, 2010 that my original request for FMLA was denied. The reason giving... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can my supervisor pull my time sheet and repremand me about my FMLA time?
Back in June, my new supervisor(but worked here for years) had my co-worker go to personnel and ask for my last six months of timesheets. Then my sup called me into her office, and started showing me ... applies to California · 1 answer

After working at a company for almost 6 months, I was informed that my role is not what the company needs. I was told that after the partners reviewed the role, they have decided that the role does not provide what they had hoped and therefore would be di
I was laid off from my job after almost 6 months. The reason I was given was that the role was not providing what the partners had hoped and not what the company needs. The company needs to invest in ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Change at-will status
I was employed as a salesman for seven years at a large O&G company that is an at-will employer. I managed several customer accounts. In 2002 a contract was up for renewal and I put a bridging agreeme... applies to Texas · 1 answer

How do I have a former employer reverse a "do not rehire" designation following my own resignation?
Resigned 2/17 due to another job opportunity having left on good terms. New opportunity fell through and 2 months later I reached out to former employers hiring hall to place myself on the union list ... applies to California · 0 answers

I started working about 2 & a half months ago and they weren't able to pay me until after FIVE weeks because HR didn't put me in the computer system. And when i got my first check it was missing money because they didn't put all my correct hours. & they t
I started working about 2 & a half months ago and they weren't able to pay me until after FIVE weeks because HR didn't put me in the computer system. And when i got my first check it was missing money... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Placement firm and Cleint wont commit to start job after formal offer letter
I had a national technical placement firm interview me for a position of Program manager for their client on a "contract for hire" role. The placement firm extended a formal offer for a January 16, 20... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

wrongfull termination / union misrepresentation
one year ago i was working as a route driver for a baking co. and was a substitute for another route driver. I serviced a store that has a manager who has a reputation for be degrading and extremely r... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

legally can a employee be fired from management, then rehired 48hrs later for lesser position
Upon promotion to assistant manager by the owner, the manager protested his disapproval. a couple months later under hostile working enviroment and felt discrimination and belittlement by the manager,... applies to Texas · 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

Coworker difamation
Coworker difamation: I've been working for about a year now in a new job I found, a new coworker was hired and she have been stating rude and insulting words towards my family and my wife too. As exam... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

Can my company recover funds from me for using paid leave for FMLA when the rule requires to exhaust
I'm a Railroad Union member who was granted FMLA approval for a family member with a serious medical condition. Though my company's FMLA rule states I must exhaust all paid leave before taking the FML... applies to California · 0 answers

I work for a company in Irving Tx and I took most of my vacation in December, I have 7 hours left which was approved. I was offered another job. Will I still get paid for the vacation I took? If so will I also still be able to use the last 7 hours left?
I requested 3 days of vacation for December, back in September. On Thursday, December 17 I received a call for a job interview. Friday, December 18 went to the interview. December, 21st Monday evening... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Enforcing a No Compete Clause / Unpaid Bonus
I was offered and accepted a position in which I was given a signed agreement letter that promised me a set salary and benefits package. In return, 9 days later I agreed to sign a "Covenant Not to Com... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My employer recently asked coworkers to report potential FMLA abuse. Can this be considered work place retaliation and potentially create a hostile workplace for those with legit FMLA status.
Recent section of a memo from my employer. "Moreover, employees who misuse FMLA are hurting their coworkers. Misuse of FMLA forces other employees to work additional hours and/or on days that they wer... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Withholding of Pay
I was hired into a new position as a Business Development Director. The company I was working with had limited success in the past and they were looking for an established salesperson. The sales cycle... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

lies in job offer
I was hired a little over a year ago by a company and have a copy of the job offer that I signed that stated my pay as hourly amount or commission whichever is greater, starting 5 days prior to my sta... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I 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

is this ok for him todo
I had symptoms of coronavirus I was directed by my Dr. to take the test I was placed on quarantine for 2 weeks I provided documentation I notified my coworker I was called by my employer and lectured ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Last paycheck bounced, terminated with no pay.
I recently quit a job that I had for 9 months to work with a co-worker in a startup business that he owned. 3 months pass and I think everything is good until I see the financial papers. We lost most ... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Am I being bullied because of race and can I be drug tested and breathalyzer on my day off for suspi
I started a job a couple months ago in a kitchen at a children's hospital, I was the only white person everyone else wad black and related, I had heard 1 white girl worked there at another time but cl... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

Is there any legal action I can take?
Is there any legal action I can take? In August I was diagnosed with cancer which required surgery in September. My FMLA was approved with planned six week leave. Upon return my former position as Dir... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Breachment, Non-Compete Agreement
I'm a H1B S/W consultant. My H1B holding company is based in NJ. After 15 days of my entry in US I, was placed in CA through another middle level company at client place. My resume was manipulated for... applies to California · 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

Feel Discriminated and now I am completely jobless do I have any rights?
I need some advise to be able to know if I have a case or not. I was hired by a company as a freelancer/full-time worker and working out of my home. I submitted an agreement and mailed it back to the ... applies to California · 1 answer

Are my travel hours included in my 40 hour work week?
I live in Oregon and work in Arizona and My Company pays to fly me to that location on a weekly basis. I work 4 X 10 hour days but my start and end times are not mandated. I am an exempt employee. My ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

demoted, paycut, unemployment, earned vacation time pay
I have several questions. 1)I began working for my employer in 1994 as hourly (punching a clock) plus commissioned sales, I received no pay for sick or personal time. In 1998, I was placed on straight... applies to New York · 1 answer

I left my former employer a little over a month ago. I received a certified letter in the mail today from their attorneys office telling me that since I am still friends with one of my former cutomer's employees (The named the customer and employee by nam
My former employer is saying that I signed a Confidentiality agreement, I may have but I have never been provided a copy. I got a letter in the mail from my former employers attorney, stating that the... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Severence contract still in force?
I worked for a company for 1 year, I was considered a "mission critical" employee. The company was having financial problems and to entice me to stay offered a very lucrative severence agreement Signe... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

I recently took 12 weeks of FMLA, my employer called me and said that I needed to return my things that I had self terminated. My FMLA was not over with at this time. I spoke to an attorney who wrote a letter that I presented to my employer. The company's
I recently took 12 weeks of FMLA, my employer called me and said that I needed to return my things that I had self terminated. My FMLA was not over with at this time. I spoke to an attorney who wrote ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Is my manager scheduling me on less productive days on purpose?
Hey! I have a quick question. I started a new serving job about 4 months ago. I have loved working there for the most part & I havent had any problems except for with three of the five managers. The G... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

What can i do to stop suspected retaliation after i voiced safety concerns?
I work at a public school. Safety concerns were about lifting procedures for students (in our severe/profound ID classroom) and pattern of injuries inflicted on employees by students. Retaliatory acti... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can my employer cut my residual income form commissions if I am absent due to illness/vacation ect
I am a salaried employee who gets commission on top of a small base. Recently my employer started to deduct my residuals by the days I am absent/late ect. (I am 8 months pregnant, going on leave tomor... applies to California · 1 answer

Do i need to find legal representation? Time card questions and total time billed discrepancies
I work in a hospital (direct patient care) was at an exempt full time status (no clocking In or out with An assumed 40 hr week x4 years) once i gave notice dt preparing to move to another state, my st... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Have a salary position with a non-profit organization and was hired in June of this year. This past week all Program Directors were told that the position is being eliminated, and we all were offered a position $10,000 lower then what we are making and/or
Have a salary position with a non-profit organization and was hired in June of this year. This past week all Program Directors were told that the position is being eliminated, and we all were offered ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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 an unemployment appeal worth it for havimg weeks disqualified due to being out of town?
I left my job in December to take care of my mother. I had no idea at the time how long I’d be, but did try to work things out with my employer. They were very understanding and as how distressing t... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Relocated to "no job" company holding me responsible for relo. exp.
Tried to summarize...there's alot more to it...summary after questions.(I am willing to pay for a consultation in Dallas or Houston)... Q:Am I responsible for repayment of relocation? (see below summa... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Fired while waiting on Covid results
I started a new job in South Carolina on 3/17/2021. The following week (3/24/2021) my boss tested positive for covid and was quarantined for 10 days. During this time, I went to work and did what I co... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

my secretary was fired after reporting a coworker for leaving work without signing out
In short - my secretary was fired after she reported her coworker to administration for repeatedly signing in for work, then leaving for hours at a time, leaving my sec to cover her phone and duties. ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Employers 3 day or prior notice FMLA Policy. Is it legal?
I recently left work early, without notifying my supervisor, due to work related stress caused by harassment I get due to a disfigurement. The harassment takes place at work and is done by my coworker... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

Retroactive pay decrease & OT back pay
My husband's co. recently had the IDOL come in, and now they have to pay out OT. He is getting back pay, but only at half pay, and they told him today that they are lowering his hourly rate by $3.50, ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

Severence rehired and fired
i worked for ABC Sliced Bread in S.F. Ca. I am a member of Teamsters Union. About 5 weeks ago the plant i worked in closed. On the last day we were given all the pay we had coming except the severence... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Is a noncompete valid if a nursing agency is getting rid of home care case to keep nurses away?
My mom is very ill (has ALS). We have had the same nursing agency for around 7 years (provides nursing care 16 hours a day). We had a recent disagreement with them as we wanted rid of one of the nurse... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

3 co-workers work in a community based group home for special needs. We reported to the proper boards abuse, neglect, and sexual harassment Due to this, We have had our overtime pay denied, we have our hours cut to nothing while some of us had to work ove
3 co-workers work in a community based group home for special needs. We reported to the proper boards abuse, neglect, and sexual harassment Due to this, We have had our overtime pay denied, we have ou... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Fraud and Age Dscrimination
I was recently hired by a roofing company as an offer manager. I applied for the job through a online job board. I was contacted by the roofing company�s HR department, negotiated my starting wage, ... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

Misrepresentation on hire?
I was hired on to my current position as a store manager in waiting. During the interviews with the recruiter and district manager I was told I would be guaranteed 40 hours a week until I was placed i... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Discharge Question
I was told over the Christmas holiday that my job was being eliminated because of organizational changes. I was an Admin Asst, and whenever I would ask for a job description I was told to refer to the... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

I live in nevada which has both a +40hr weekly plus a +8hr daily overtime pay law unless exempt which from what ive researched i am not (stylist/cosmetologist at a franchise paid hourly) but one law i... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal payroll practices. Company issued last payment on Aug
n consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal... applies to New York · 1 answer

I received an email offer from a company I am looking to work for
I received an email offer from the mortgage manager looking to get me on board as a new hire offering me a non recoverable draw and he sent me the email response from corporate: Below is the offer fro... applies to Florida · 1 answer

My Employer in Violation of FMLA Laws?
I have a chronic condition in which I was approved for intermittent FMLA leave for time off for doctor appointments, physical therapy and time off in the condition is exasperated. My physician wrote t... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Can my employer terminate my Medical Benefits while I'm on Short Term Disability?
I was hospitalized from 2/25/11 - 3/31/11 for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. I was put into a medically induced coma for 10 days & lost most of my muscles. I was incapacitated & sent to inpatien... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

A coworker and I had a conflict in which she stepped at me put her finger in my face and said “you don’t wanna mess with me!” Then gossiped about the incident and then another coworker a company trainer was being rude to me rolling her eyes and micr
The incident fully made me not want to go to work because I felt humiliated and unappreciated. I was having personal issues at home with an ex stalking and damaging my car in the middle of the night a... applies to California · 0 answers

Unjust Termination - Legal Action?
I recently accepted a management position in Huntsville AL (an at-will employment state); it required that I move from Colorado Springs, CO. I moved to Huntsville 5 months ago and have been working ha... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

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

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

I was offered a job with a written offer, based on passing criminal baackground check. my report was deivered to employer on 26th, that same day my potential employer called me and said it had cleared and he was sending me my training scheduke on monday.
I was offered a job with a written offer, based on passing criminal baackground check. my report was deivered to employer on 26th, that same day my potential employer called me and said it had cleared... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Can I apply for a job at the school where I currently work?
I work at a charter school in Indianapolis, IN which is part of a group of charter schools run by a company from Michigan. They have cancelled their contract with the staffing agency for which I work ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Abusive Work Environment - is there anything I can do?!
Hello, I am a full time non-exempt employee that is paid hourly. I have been working for this company in Philadelphia for almost 2 years now. Since the company has expanded and the owner brought in he... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits If Fired For 1 No call No Show
There was high demand for vendor pick ups fat my job. I do logistics coordinating. Not enough time during the day to get everything done so I would work at night to finish and cover everything for the... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

How can you be sure you weren't discriminated against due to age?
Recent graduate from a medical assistant program. Externship site: Performed 180 hours of clinical time at the facility, and applied upon completion. The individuals in the office I worked in put in a... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Does my manager have to follow written documentation when determining discipline?
I work in Illinois. Attendance policy is 5 occurrences per calendar year before disciplinary action is taken, managers decided what is excused v unexcused. At 6 you are given a verbal warning, 7 writt... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Does Judge order reinstatement if a former city employee prevails in a lawsuit?
I decided not to appeal for administrative hearing with civil service Board of Commissioners (Board) my unlawful termination from the City of Los Angeles. I was told by the clerk of the Board that I n... applies to California · 1 answer

What can I do??
On May 3, 2017 I was given a cooking position at carters Supermarket Springfiled La. A worker by the name Angie decides she no longer wants to work at carters and finds a better job at TNT seafood. My... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Discrimination by district manager about driver's license
I began my job in April 2015 as a part-time sales associate. In September 2015 I was promoted by the store manager to a management position known as part-time Lead Sales Associate. At that time my dis... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I need an attorney in Fairfax, VA who will work on contingency against a large firm who is black balling me
A large firm in Falls Church, VA hired me in August 2015. The supervisor who got me wanted to hire an ex-employee but she got me. From the 2nd day in that company for almost a year I went through her ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

USPS employee within 90 day probation terminated for a wrongful outstanding warrent?
I was hired by the USPS 2 months ago as a PSE Clerk (Non-career.) I have excelled in my job & training, already completed my certifications & classes; and was going to be promoted to PTF (Career) as s... applies to California · 0 answers

South Carolina - Is it legal to take away previously approved vacation time and require mandatory work three weekends in a row. Also to note once vacation time was approved we invested in game tickets and hotel rooms in the $1600 range for those weekends
South Carolina - Is it legal to take away previously approved vacation time and require mandatory work three weekends in a row. Also to note once vacation time was approved we invested in game tickets... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can an employee lose access to their paid time off bank completely under new managemnt/ownership
This question applies specifically to nursing home employees being told the home is now changing benefit policies under a new leader. Employees were issued a letter giving 24-hours notice to respond w... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Can 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

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

How can I get hard evidence that my employer did not rehire me, because I had filed an ADA discrimin
From 2004- 2009, I had worked for a trash company. I never had any write ups and I was always at work. In Feb. 2009, I had stomach problems which lead to me having to have my third ventral hernia surg... applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

Disability discrimination and pretext for termination
Looking for advice on a disability discrimination complaint/wrongful termination. As a senior manager, i worked for a large consulting firm in CA (significant federal contracting). I have a long histo... applies to California · 2 answers

I am currently an employee for the United States Postal Service and my boss called the police on me and claimed I was a former employee who was trespassing on postal property. Would this be considered a form of harrassment?
On 3/18, A week prior to the incident I had a roll away accident and my driving privileges were suspended for 2 weeks. I recieved a phone call from a supervisor on 3/24 telling me to report to work on... applies to New York · 1 answer

Personal Services Contract with Liquidated Damages
I have signed an employment contract that expires in June 2010. I signed it in March 2008. It says that if I want to terminate it I have to pay liquidated damages of $20,000, which is just under half ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is it against California Law to fire a Car Salesman becuase of birth of his son?
Is it illegal in California, to fire or lay off a male employee becuase of his wife's pregnancy? I was hired about 4 months ago as a Sales Consultant for an Automotive Dealer in Northern California. W... applies to California · 1 answer

I am a 1099 employee at an insurance agency in Michigan. I am treated differently and asked to do administrative tasks which the male agents are not required to do. Male agents with less experience and lower sales history are often given privileges I am n
I am a female insurance agent in Michigan. The agency I work for has all 1099 agents. I am one of two women agents. The agency requires attendees at the main office two days per week. Male agents do n... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my employer deny my employer deny vacation time because they had to approve FMLA first?
I requested a two week vacation for August several months ago. About 3 - 4 weeks ago my supervisor told me she did not see a problem approving it she just wasn't allowed to approve it too far in advan... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Non-Compete: Breach of Contract
Hello, I used to work for a software consulting company 'X', and consulting for a client 'Y' through another consulting company 'Z'. Now I joined the 'Y' as a full time employee, but my non-compete cl... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

About 6 months ago I joined an insurance brokerage firm whose home office is in CA but the office which hired me is in TX. I am considered to be an employee of the TX office but work remotely from my home in FL. When joining the company I was required to
Not sure how much bearing this has on my situation but I have worked in the insurance industry for almost 40 years. Prior to joining my current company I had been employed at a similar company in TX f... applies to Texas · 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

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

I want to know if I am engaged in a case of Constructive Discharge
I was hired as a Maintenance Manager. Two years ago I was told by my manager that they had hired a new Maintenance Manager. It turns out this is a friend of my manager and they had been trying to get ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

signed Non-compete while doing a school internship.
I went to school to become a medical transcriptionist and part of my required course was to to do an internship. My school adviser set me up with a transcription service to do 144 hours of transcripti... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Lack of non-compete
I was terminated as an employee 6 months ago by a consulting and training firm, where I had been employed for 20 years. In those 20 years, I had never signed a contract of any sort. There was an emplo... applies to Illinois · 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

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

new claim new pending issues unemployment?
I live in Missouri and have put in several quarters at different jobs. I was claiming my unemployment until my benefit year to date and it had only been claiming unemployment for about three months. S... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Hi, I am an instructional assistant. I work at saddleback valley unified school district El Toro High school is my sight. I have extra duty to be on the bus they pay me for 7 hours and the extra time I use to put on time card. Starting today the administr
Hi, I am an instructional assistant. I work at saddleback valley unified school district El Toro High school is my sight. I have extra duty to be on the bus they pay me for 7 hours and the extra time ... applies to California · 0 answers

Full Time Offer at Consulting Client
I am a consultant of company A (based in CA) working for a client. I have worked for the client in IN through another consulting company B (based in CA). Client doesn't know about A. After that projec... applies to New York · 1 answer

is it my responsibility to inform the employment agency if the company the send me to has me doing a different job/position than I was sent to do.
I was sent on an assignment to be an inspector/packer for a company. About 1 week into my assignment I was asked if I would like to do a utility/material handling position, that I had previous experie... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

Was it legal for my employer to swtich me to 1099?
I have worked for this company for more than 10 years. In the past 2 years there were many changes in how the business was run, including change of ownership. Originally I worked in Denver, but was re... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I have been confronted 3 times at my whits end
I was laid off in 2009 by an employer. They cliamed that the economy was bad. In march of this year I was asked to come back to help out. 3 days into my employment I was asked to give statments about ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Interactive process
I asked for reasonable accommodations through a letter to my boss from my doctor. (My disability is not visually seen, I’m HIV+) The next day I was sent a letter requiring me to submit to a fitness ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

age, discrimination
What a great service you offer. I am 52, employed for 12 years as an outside salesperson. I was the #1 sales person 5 years. I was fired they say because they are reducing the outside sales force. In ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can my employer keep me from returning to work while on intermittent FMLA?
I've been on intermittent FMLA since January 2016. Each and every time I submit an intent to return to work or an email requesting that I want to work, HR states they have no work for me, or some othe... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Abusive Work Environment, Taped Conversation
I recently quit my job because of an abusive shift manager. This shift manager would bump into me. Yell at the top of his lungs at me, intentionally pretend not to hear me, and skip me when it was my ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can a company change their procedures for annual employee goals ?
I work for as an insurance underwriter In 12/01 I will be there 5 years. Our company guidelines in our employee handbook indicate that an employee is to get an annual review each year. Each year the e... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this wrongful demotion?
I was asked to put in for a job by the manager of that specific job, when I got the job. They had given the job I bid on to another person, leaving me with a large number of machines. I was not traine... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

hostile work environment?
For almost 8 months now I have made several oral and written complaints to management of the company I work for about another employee (african american) that has been disrespectful to her boss and ot... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

do i have any rights
I was haired by manpower to work for Hitachi I did a great job when my night shift management found out I was Arabic every thing changed I was the last one to take a break I worked 12 hours a night my... applies to California · 0 answers

Unjustified demotion
My husband was given a promotion into a managerial position. Recently, he was demoted, though his supervisor will not call it a demotion. All of his managerial responsibilities have been removed and h... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I was scheduled at 5am and my car broke down on the way there. I was fired for a no call no show even though I called twice before my shift started and two other time that day. My boss was on vacation... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Response can't be located on the site
Hello, you sent me this sometime ago, and I don't see my problem/ answer on the site. Could you please help me locate it? Thank you, Carole -------Original Message------- From: neil@myemploymentlawyer... applies to Washington · 1 answer

Is the non-compete I signed enforceable?
I recently joined an IT company (still in my 90 day probationary period), and I wish to go to work as a full-time employee for one of my company's customers. Reasons: My current company has recently c... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Fired after an ATV collision
I was recently released from an 8-month employment as a scheduler in the OR at a local hospital. I am a single mother of 2 boys, ages 7 and 9 years. I had previously been written up for missing too ma... applies to Missouri · 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

Fired for a crime I didn't commit, for which they haven't a shred of proof.
I'm a server in an upscale restaurant who was recently fired for closing a check out in the wrong amount. My employer alleges this was intentional and fraudulent, even though it would've only been a n... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Wrongly Classified 1099: IRS Determination in my Favor: Need Help Suing and Recovering Lost Benefits
I was wrongly classified as 1099 and sent in my SS-8 to the IRS in 2010. I have just received my IRS determination letter siding with me that I was in fact wrongly classified and was not a 1099 IC but... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Wrongful Termination and Defamation of Character
I have worked for a company for the last seven years as a Property Manager. The owner of the company has always been volatile but I made the choice to stay because I liked my job. One of the condition... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can I be terminated for side effects of Prednisone for R.A
I have been employed for a little over a year at a company that is 'number oriented' If you do not make your numbers each month you can be written up and fired. I struggled the first few months but th... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can they deny benefits to "freelance" employees?
First, thank you for providing the opportunity to make the following queries: I am employed at a large law firm in NY. I am considered a �freelance� employee of the firm in the proofreading department... applies to New York · 1 answer

I am being fired for a clerical error on FMLA, what do I do?
I work for a large company. I've worked here for 5 and a half years. This past year I came into a super debilitating medical issue that was difficult to figure out. Upon figuring it out, I needed to t... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I've been cleaning my unemployment my year to date ended I put it in new claim now I have two pending issues will I still get my unemployment
I live in Missouri and have put in several quarters at different jobs. I was claiming my unemployment until my benefit year to date and it had only been claiming unemployment for about three months. S... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

How can your job terminate you for not being able to return 2 work & do your job duties when u cant
I'm from darlington sc. my doctor took me out of work on sept 26, 2016. I was approved for fmla and short term disability. My job told me that I needed to return to work on January 12, 2017 or they wo... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

If I DID sign a non-compete and my employer didn't mention it when I quit… is it relevant?
I worked for a very small local company for 6 years. In December 2010, I told my employer that I had interviewed at another company and was considering an offer (I was in a key role and wanted to give... applies to Ohio · 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

Unlawful termination after being on FMLA
I worked at a retirement home for almost 2 years. A new person was hired and I trained her to cover my maternity leave. I left on FMLA 6/1/06 and was released 7/1/06. They did not have a job slot for ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Cal Labor Law Dispute Questions
Hi. An employee who I fired in September of 2002 filed a complaint with the California Labor Board for back over time pay and for 92.38 per day for 30 days in penalties. The employees name is Jody. Sh... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer add new documents of misconduct to an appeal after a determination?
I was admitted to the hospital in the evening. I had a friend call my employment and notify them of my absence and my intent to return to work. Over the weekend I was transferred to a psychiatric faci... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Whose responsibility is it work to properly package up the equipment to return to a former employer
I am returning computer equipment and marketing stuff to m andThe company sent a shipping label by email. Fedex and UPS only pick up between hours of 8 am and 8pm so I might have to wait all day, Give... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Wrongful termination
I was recently terminated after a protracted situation with a major federal security contractor. The story goes like this: About a month ago, I was approached by two supervisors who informed me that t... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can a company make me pay back relocation expenses if I have not signed a contract
I have been working at my present job for almost 2.5 years. The company has a good relocation package, and another that is even better for existing employees transferring to another company location. ... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

An employee said I hit them with my equipment I know I didnt. It was a near miss. Management says the team member immediately reported it. That's false to because I hung around for a fue even had to tell to get team member to come back and they laughed it
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

negative references, defamation, other
I worked for two retail establishments part-time in 2001 where the managers of each were related to each other. I quit at one place and then wrote a letter to the company stating why and that they sho... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Denial of Severance Previously Promised
My state is an "at-will" state, however, since the company is one of the nation's largest media corporations, they have a company severance policy. On May 14, our department was notified of a reorgani... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can salaried employees be docked pay for not signing a write up?
I submitted a letter of complaint to my boss/owner about the improper use of the N-word in the office as well as a complaint that I was singled out and punished for using my cell phone when my child c... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I want to know which avenue to pursue. I currently have a problem with a Co-worker that has been tagging (l writing, carving, scratching etc.) on everything and anything he can in my work area and the restroom stalls and walls about me. He tags calling me
Its been going on for months now. I believe that it would fall under sexual harassment. I work for an industrial plant as a steelworker with nothing but men. I have an ex-coworker that was fixated on ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is this defamation?
I gave at least a 2 week notice of resignation in January of 2008 i resigned from a nursing home where i was employed as a Registered Nurse. I gave a 2 week written notice and my last day with them wa... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Should I sue my coworkers for Defamation of Character and Slander?
As soon as my 90 day probation period ended at my new job and I was allowed to start using the personal, vacation and sick time that I accumulated. I spoke with my superior and asked if on slow days i... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

What is the proto call if an administrator playfully hits a person on the head with an object (french bread) stick, the one you buy in the store? and the employee was working with their back turned unaware & surprised. They were still in shock, told the N
The administrator came into the office after getting lunch caring groceries (the employee's desk is in front of a window, and a little walkway is behind the employee) The Administrator hit the employe... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is my non-compete covenant valid?
I am a journalist with a job in Connecticut, but I would like to take a job at a competitor in New York. The thing is, I pretty naively signed a non-compete covenant when beginning my job. There are s... applies to New York · 1 answer

can ex-employer withold pay for minor contract changes.
I worked for a small consulting firm which sent me to work for the client for abt 5 weeks, the employment letter had one sided clauses. I made the foll. changes to them before signing: 1)employer can ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Are my paid time off hours considered accrued if they're written in a bank on my paystub?
I recently quit my part time job. I had 20 vacation hours, 25 optional week hours, and 4 optional day hours. Those other hours are treated exactly as vacation, except during the optional week we can c... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

This question is for the state of CA. I am a power plant operator working rotating 12 hour shifts : 36 hours one week and 42 the next also know as a DuPont schedule. Our employer pays us straight time for the first 8 hours and overtime for the last 4 hour
This question is for the state of CA. I am a power plant operator working rotating 12 hour shifts : 36 hours one week and 42 the next also know as a DuPont schedule. Our employer pays us straight time... applies to California · 0 answers

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

how long is the time frame to quit when a employer changes your work conditions and pay over an extended period of time
I was promised 600/week salary, living quarters on employers property and use of a car. For the first 12 weeks i was paid only $400/week, aprtm. and car. Finally after 2 and a half months employer beg... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Laid off after telling HR that I was applying for short term disability for back surgery
I have had ongoing back issues since 2015 that have gotten worse and I decided I needed back surgery because I can't deal with the pain any longer. HR has known of my condition in 2015, i filed an ADA... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Employer refuses to correct payroll error from 2002
I have been trying for over a year to get my employer - a consulting company - to pay me for a payroll "error" that occurred in April 2002. The "error" (erroneous interpretation of a change in compens... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

What can I do if I am working in a Hostile enviorment and am being targeted by my assistant manager?
I have been working for a property managment company. I have some question's about Hostile work enviorment. I have been working with my company for about 2 months now, and am now faced with a assistan... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Do I have a case?
a little over a year ago a couple so called friends went into business together remodeling apartments. I worked for them when they needed rescued because there deadline for turnover was approaching. T... applies to California · 0 answers

I recently resigned from my job due to undue stress. dtress was due to my supervisors husband calling me asking me personal questions about his wife and wanted me to spy on her i said no and told my supervisor he called he then got angry. He called a vend
I recently resigned from my job however I recanted and sent documentation to HR for investigation and they decided to except my resignation. I had major undue stress due to my Supervisor's husband cal... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Emotional Distress
Suing for emotional distress has been suggested to me by some family members and this is why I email you today. My employer provides an onsite daycare. I'm a young (26)single parent of a 3 yr old boy ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

National origion discrimination
Hello, I Have been employed for state for past 6 years. on march 2009 I was fired and my wife asked to resign for a reason stating " Unacceptable personal conduct" the conduct was I was making a perso... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Wrongful termination
I worked for a bio-tech company in NY, which relocated to MA. Some of us were offered to relocate and given moving expense money and a cost of living increase in pay. The relocation occured in April. ... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

Company didn't notify of COBRA or insurance termination and now stuck with $9500 ER bill. Help!
My fiance resigned from his job in August after 6 years faithful employment, and ended up rejoining the company about a month later due to new position not working out. During this time he was not sen... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

no non-compete
I recently ended my 2 1/2 year employment with a title abstracting company. I have been working with a real estate settlement company part-time for the past 5 months as well. I have never signed and h... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Is a printed job offer a binding contract? Is it illegal to change the offer with the first check?
I just started a new job. Over the phone they made me an offer of $36,000 a year and I accepted it. On my second day I was handed an offer letter which laid out in detail the additional expectations f... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Retaliation/ Defamation/Worngful Discharge
I started with my previous employer on 05/15/10. I was hired as a Staffing Coordinator and in June of 2010 was promoted to a Payroll/Staffing Coordiantor. I received an excellent review after my 90 da... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is my non-compete covenant valid?
(I originally posted this in the New York section, but I realize I should also post this in the Connecticut section.) I am a journalist with a job in Connecticut, but I would like to take a job at a c... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Intermittent fmla family member. Employer not providing correct forms yet.
I have requested fmla papers from my employer regarding intermittent leave for the occasional care of my parent suffering with dementia. I was informed by the dr after I dropped off the papers that th... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Offer withdrawn based on H-1B discrimination
My wife recently got an offer from a private financial management firm in New York which was withdrawn within an hour after she signed it. They had agreed to process her H-1 B VISA. Timeline: Friday a... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

So I had a pre-planned trip for the weekend for myou kids. I became my father's sole caretaker when his dementia progressed and could not live alone. My brother was supposed to take father for weekend and at last minute cancelled. Ended up taking dad with
So I had a pre-planned trip for the weekend for my kids. I became my father's sole caretaker when his dementia progressed and he could not live alone. My brother was supposed to take father for weeken... applies to California · 0 answers

Grounds of law suit for name defamation.
Please help, for the past year I have been labeled as a drug user by some of my senior peers. It started off from one peer and eventually got around to the rest eventually leading to my boss. This acc... applies to California · 0 answers

I am an exempt salary paid employee in the state of Oregon. I have worked at the same company for almost a year. Yesterday the company elected to keep our stores closed for the day due to hazerdous driving and weather conditions. I am also a Mon-Fri emplo
In Portland Oregon, I have been with the same company since Feb of 2016, I am an exempt salary employee, the sole carebprovider and single parent to a 16 month old child, my work schedule is Mon- Fri ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I was released from my job after I had submitted complaints of unsafe work area.
After I reported this I had 2 other employees fill complaints saying I had threatened violence against them. At the end of my work day I was asked to go to front office where I was questioned by head ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I'm a city employee and have been for 20 years, I've sick off and on in 2015 and 2016 . I had not recieved a note from one doctor and because of the they exspelled me for three days. Since then my attendance was better, i got sick two weeks ago of early p
I have been a Victim's Advocate for almost 20 years. I have been a dedicated employee. I have been sick on and off or the past year. I was reprimanded in January 2016 for not having a doctor's note ca... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Does my employer have the right to deny schedule adj w/ other coworkers due to being angry w/ me?
I work as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in a Nursing Home. Our company has a "call-off" policy and all are aware that you will be written up if you call off after 3 times, then written up after 2, ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Do I have a valid case for constructive discharge?
I was placed on 90 days performance probation or be subject to termination during which time the work environment became hostile and it became clear that my employer was not acting in good faith. As a... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

WHEN MANAGERS TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY AND SEEK REVENGE.. I have been employed by a big name grocery store for over 20 years. 1 week ago I punched in for work and 2 managers informed me I was suspended pending further investigation. They claim they did not
20+year veteran, model employee at big name grocery store. Current title Receiver, responsibilities in a nut shell I am the stores checkbook. 3 months ago with the permission of the "Boss" my 19 year ... applies to California · 0 answers

At-Will? Wrongful Termination?
I live in San Jose, Ca. California currently abides by "at-will" employment laws, supposedly allowing an employer to terminate an employee's position for any reason. But. . . . I work(ed) in an auto d... applies to California · 1 answer

How to respond to incorrect use of policy
I Have worked for this company for 4+ years now and have only had one "disiplinary action" Due to absences within my first year falling short of FMLA leave requirements. I didn't fight it because it w... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

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

Non-Compete agreement to not to offer services for any of Companys client's
Hello, I used to work for a software consulting company 'X' which contracted to client 'Y'. Now I got a full time job offer from some other company 'A'. But my non-compete clause with consulting compa... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Terminated from position of 7 years. Boss said that he was unable to contact me during my suspension from work. (I had received a written warning due to incomplete work. Final written warning is last thing before termination) Told boss I hadn’t received
Terminated from position of 7 years. Boss said that he was unable to contact me during my suspension from work. (I had received a written warning due to incomplete work. Final written warning is last ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

I am paid X amount on the books but more in cash and i think im going to be fired soon?
I have worked for my employer for well over 15 years. There was a dispute in the company between owners. The majority owner the one that runs the day to day operations thinks that i gave information t... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Employer refusing to pay relocation allowance as mentioned in offer letter
Dear Experts, I recently moved to US from India on Blanket L1 Visa. My employer in India informed me that they are moving me to US only five days before US joining date. I came to US as instructed. As... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

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

Why is my employer against me getting unemployment benefits?
I have been working for a Dr. in Nassau County for 6 years. I am a surgical assistant.I am under the suspician he is doing things he shouldn't be doing to his employees. I get paid by the surgery. Usu... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

What if I send a cease and desist letter to my former employer? I failed to follow procedures involving removal of an item discarded by a former resident at an elderly community. I feel their black stamp of theft on my record is misleading to future emplo
In a meeting the managers told us to Remove leftover items from our store rooms and vacant apartments. I asked the maintenance director to save me a wicker chair and table leftover in a vacant apartme... applies to Florida · 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

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

What can I do for being falsely accused of sexual harassment?
Hello , I am a female employee and I was recently called into the office at work by my Male store manager and Male manager. They told me to have a seat and closed the door behind them . One manager sa... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am a waitress and my employer has taken away one of my main shifts. I have worked the same schedule and have had the same availability for the past 4 years. There reason for taking my shift was to give it to another employee who works more hours and wan
I am a waitress and my employer has taken away one of my main shifts. I have worked the same schedule and have had the same availability for the past 4 years. There reason for taking my shift was to g... applies to New York · 1 answer

I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the time gave me a reasonable accommodations to take my medi
I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the t... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Employer asking for a less accurate invoice?
Hello MEL: I am a yoga teacher in CA. There have been some changes in the rules for yoga studios regarding teachers in the last year. At most studios we are considered "employees" so that our taxes ar... applies to California · 0 answers

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

denial of long term disability benefits because fired
I have an accepted worker's comp claim. My physician took me off work. I was paid total temporary disability payments through comp. The company has a benefits program that pays 100% of salary for 8 we... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

wrongful termination,retaliation and misrepersantation of union
first, i am a union member. next, one morning i was dispatched to my employers shop, after i arrived i was greeted by a project manager with my last paycheck and told the company was letting me go, i ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Thank you. Our company recently changed employment policy regarding vacation pay. Previously vacation time was earned monthly and able to accrue for 24 months. There was not a hard stop date, but eligibility was determined as of Jan. 1. Now the new policy
Previous personnel policy stated "Vacation allowance is based upon years of service with xxx. Annual vacation eligbility is deterrmined as of Jan. 1. Full time exeomp staff 20 vacation days or 1 2/3/ ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

When I was fired my boss told me they were going in another direction and
I have never been written up and my termination came as a complete surprise. My employer told unemployment a different reason than they told me for the termination. Less than 30 days prior I reported ... applies to California · 2 answers

Wrongful Termination Discrimination & Retaliation
worked for a very large tobacco co for 2 1/2 yrs. Within the first 2yrs, I had 3 different mgrs. After the first 6mos;The first manager was unjustly fired. His replacement was in place for 1 1/2yrs un... applies to California · 2 answers

can my employer discharge me even when I provided a Doctor excuss?
I am a bargaining union employee at my company and my supervisor discharged me because my doctor excuse did not state that I was unable to work on that day, but it stated that I was excuse from work f... applies to Ohio · 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

I am working 60-70 hours a week getting paid straight time pay NO overtime, is that wrong
I am working between 50-70 hours a week. I am on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week....unless I tell them weeks in advance that I cannot do it. I am the ONLY employee that seems to ever want to work so... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Was I wrongfully terminated ? I was fired for
Was I wrongfully terminated ? I worked for a company as a general manager and was excelling fast. I was told I was the next for promotions and things were great. I got a call from my boss and was ques... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

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

Sexual Discrimation, Retaliation, Emotion Distress
Good Morning, I work for a Fortune 500 Company located in Menlo Park, California. Last September I transferred into our R&D organization to define a strategy for a fledging market. My boss, what I cal... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is my employment agreement enforceable or am I employed at-will?
I am a medical provider in Oregon. In 2016, I signed an employment agreement that stated my employment could be terminated without cause by any party with 90-day notice. I signed, but have confirmatio... applies to Oregon · 1 answer

Termination due to cost of healthcare benefits? is this possible?
I was working as a registered nurse in an emergency department. I was on my 6 month initial employment probationary period. my healthcare benefits started as of June 1, 2016. I am obese and a smoker. ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Working in NH. Started a job for one position and after 8 months i was doing more thatn i was hired to do, alot more. My supervisor during my first review promised a substantial raise for extra extra work i was doing. After 4 years, 4 reviews, and taking
Working in NH. Started a job for one position and after 8 months i was doing more than i was hired to do, a lot more. My supervisor during my first review promised a substantial raise for extra extra ... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

I was on the payroll for a week, is my non-compete enforceable?
Last Tuesday, the 21st, I went to work for company in my field of work. I was hired as a sales manager for a manufacturer and left a job doing the same work but for a different manufacturer. When I wa... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

How is Concurrent Short-term Disability with Continuous FMLA affected by a Severance Agreement
I went on short-term disability for breast cancer the day before my employer terminated my entire department. Under the STD insurance, I can receive up to 12 weeks of income at a reduced rate (75%) an... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Non-compete clause validity for a subcontractor
I worked for a consulting firm with no maternity leave policy. The firm only offered to hold the job for 90 days. I started working in August 1999 and at the end of my maternity leave (Nov 2002) i was... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Terminated for no significant improvement in attitude
I was terminated for having no significant improvement in attitude with written and verbal warnings in mid 2015. However, not even a week before my termination my manager texted me saying he could not... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can I be fired (without notification) while on maternity leave?
I had my son 8/24/12, I was not due until 9/15/12. I had sent in all required FMLA paperwork, even had my Mother fax it to ensure it was there a monthy ahead of due date. While I was off I recieve a l... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

What are the consequences?
Hi Mel, Great site you have here - thanks! In the process of being considered for one position, I received an offer for a different position with a different company. I informed the first company of t... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have been on administrative leave with pay after disclosing to HR my medical circumstances are preventing me from full capacity at my job, the constant badgering and bullying of my boss. Hours later I received a text stating I was to not report to my po
I have been on administrative leave with pay after disclosing to HR my medical circumstances are preventing me from full capacity at my job, the constant badgering and bullying of my boss. Hours later... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

wrongful termination pursuant to public policy
For your review, if you can please assist me with this case or refer me to someone. On June 6, 2007 ; I filed a complaint with the IRS about the city of Crescent City not paying employment taxes and n... applies to California · 1 answer

I am a federal employee who was assigned to a TDY that suspended for not wearing a hardhat.
I arrived at the TDY location and noticed an unsafe and possible emergency onsite. I got out of my vehicle and went to investigate wherein i found 2 contractor personnel hiding in a metal Conex while ... applies to Georgia · 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

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

Recently fired for being absent while my son with special needs was hospitalized!
I was recently fired for “excessive absences”? (My 7 year old special needs child was hospitalized for a chronic illness) Eligible for unemployment benefits? Discrimination case? I happened to be ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Contract say I can complete but must repay % of previous billed revenue?
I am an IT consultant who has recently left my employer after 5 and a half years due to an unhealthy work environment (working 6+ days a week, 12+ hours a day). I have been working in the industry for... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Is my doctor's return from LOA request unreasonable for my employer?
I am having an employment related issue at one of America’s largest companies. I am a manager at the company and a victim of overt gender discrimination from a district level manager. The situation ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Isn’t firing me for sting I feel discriminated against and that I’m reportung it to EEOC illegal?
I worked for a company owned by two brother since June 2017. I resigned for another opportunity 10/18..on 10/20 I was asked to return by ONE of the owners with promises of a promotion soon. I accepted... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

Do i have recourse?
I didn't know which category to put this in - I'm not sure I have anything that qualifies for anything since its basically just bullying. I've been working for the same company (a very small grocery/d... applies to Washington · 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

False Pay and Review Promises
I was employed with a company located in Oakland, Ca. for almost two years. After my initial interview with this company, I was asked what salary rate I was seeking by the person interviewing me. I wa... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Is this wrongful termination in eyes of law?
We were required to take a "random" drug test that made the whole company on site participate...My husband left before his was completed because our son got bit by a scorpion but I stayed and willing ... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Unlawful practices or ??
I have currently been employed at the same establishment for nearly 8 years. About three years ago new management took over and they have found every way to make my time at work miserable. It clear st... applies to Ohio · 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

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

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

Is this considered discrimination
I am a recently retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 maintenance officer. I was hired by a defense contractor 18 months ago. The person I was hired to replace was promoted above me. This person is born and... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Is it legal for company to force debit payroll card in Hawaii under law section 388-2(a)?
I was issued a payroll debit card from Sears. The problem happen when I lost the card. I reported the card lost and closed the account. Ten days later my paycheck was deposit in the account. They told... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Seeking Defamation Attorney for Libel, Slander, and Personal Injury from unlawful, inaccurate drug testing in relation to Workers Compensation Law as a constitutional violation of law under Eighth Amendment Search & Seizure.
Dear Sir or Madam: I am referred to you by the internet as a law firm which engages in Constitutional Law, and/or has a Pro Bono Program to help those with major constitutional issues. I have been dis... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Is the non-compete clause in the contract I signed valid and enforceable
I work form home in a full-time salaried position for a research company. They also hire some peers on a project basis. They are moving into an office late this year. My husband moved out of state for... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Is this Wrongful Discharge
I worked as Call-Center Team Lead here in Cleveland, Ohio. Several weeks ago my Director brought to my attention a letter that someone sent anonymously to the CEO stating that our new director was rac... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Non-compete clause validity
I work as a H1-B employee for a small to medium sized software consulting firm based out of New York. This company has a contract to provide profesisonal services to another organisation in Rockville,... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

how to nullify non-compete and do i have the right?
I may be offered a job at a company that has similar clients of my current employment and I signed a non-compete. I should first state that I am not a sales person, simply the Quasimodo behind the sce... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

Is this wrongful discharge or retaliation?
Two days ago my shift began like this- I was finishing a conversation with my wife on the phone in the parking lot when my regional manager whistled loudly at me in a demeaning manner in front of othe... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Demoted and Pressured to Quit after insisting on receiving Promised Sales Commissions
I work for a major corporation in the Los Angeles area. In my job as a service technician we have opportunties to receive small commissions for sales referrrals (commissions are generally in the $50-$... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Would these actions fit the definition of retaliation?
I work for a federal agency. In 2006, while on educational leave, I filed a grievance through our employee grievance process alleging an unfair hiring practice by my supervisor. He arranged to promote... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

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

Do I have a wrongful termination case?
I am an independent contractor who was being used as an employee, violating IRS employment laws. Also my employment contract was fraudulent. The number of current members that I was to manage was stat... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

CALIFORNIA NDA / NON DISCLOSURE agreement signed under duress in 2015.. Legal? Enforceable?
Mel, I signed an NDA/ non competition clause under duress last year in Aug 2015. The company i accepted an offer letter for the job w/o any mention of said NDA and then they sprung it on me the first ... applies to California · 0 answers

Franchisee defamation actionable to national franchise?
I have a problem, perhaps you can render an opinion if it is pursuable. On May 16th I went to pick up my paycheck from Liberty Tax service, a franchise operation owned by Wesley Talcott 3675 Nameoki R... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Is there an estimated $ amount that i can win through court working with kansas human rights commission(KHRC) for disability discrimination, workplace retaliation at least 5-6 scenarios of it,workplace discrimination, hostile work enviroment, employer is
for disability discrimination, workplace retaliation,- at least 5-6 scenarios, workplace discrimination, hostile work enviroment, employer is neglient of maintaining a safe work enviroment. The cowork... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Terminated, was not paid for last day
I had been unemployed for over a year, but working part time in a job I loved. However, making ends meet was extremely hard. My 'profession' is real estate management/maintenance construction. I final... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Erratic Schedule and Pay Errors
I have two questions. The first pertains to having a set schedule, and the second pertains to correcting wage errors. My mother works in the activities department of a nursing home for little more tha... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

neneed urgent answer re FMLA , etc. before April 11, 2001, please!
Please help! I was attacked by a fellow crewmember on a ship and required major spine surgery December 8, 2000, and have been on leave since then (16 weeks more or less) receiving 60% of my salary thr... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

short term disability question...
Can you help me..or at least point me in the right direction? I work for a well known insurance company. I had to leave work, on short term disability, to remedy problems with my right shoulder, carpa... applies to Oklahoma · 1 answer

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

Do I have a Case??
In a previously submitted complaint form that was filed with the EEOC against my former employer, The Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel. I am filing a lawsuit against the manager of security, Ms. Mar... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Discrimination?Retaliation?Compensation?
I reported employee miscondut and the next day was repremanded greatly with 2 weeks unpaid suspension, 90day probation period, and pto approved for 15 and 16 would not be paid to be. While trying to r... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I started a job as a front office business assistant in January in the dental field for a corporate practice. I had so many duties that you would've thought I was hired to manage the practice...all of which I was not informed of until after I started. The
I started a job in January as a front office business assistant for a corporate dental office! After being hired I found out that the girl that would be working with me & training me was pregnant and ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

truth in hiring
On January 22, 2010 I was interviewed by a nursing supervisor of a homehealth agency I had applied to online just days before. I am an LPN. In 2003 my license was revolked due to a prescription drug c... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Do I have legal recourse for breach of hiring contract
On January 22, 2010 I was interviewed by a nursing supervisor of a homehealth agency I had applied to online just days before. I am an LPN. In 2003 my license was revolked due to a prescription drug c... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

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

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

Do I have any legal recourse? What governmental agencies enforce such issues?
During the hiring process, I disclosed a military conviction that occurred 13 years prior. Being the senior hiring manager for 2-years, it's well known that convictions not related to the nature of bu... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I 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

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

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

civil suit for forced retirment, slander and loss of employment and pension.
I worked for a large well known company for over 5 and half years, for 4 plus years I was one of the top agents, and always made the goals they set to us in order to keep our income from decreasing. t... applies to California · 0 answers

Vacation pay
I have written before concerning this and received some very helpful information I have another question. Summarize My boyfriend worked for his company for 19 years was labeled an Executive manager pa... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Afraid I may lose my job when I return to work later this month. How can i protect myself, or am I in the wrong? My situation.. I been working retail for 6yrs for the 2nd largest wireless provider in ... applies to Texas · 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

What can i do? Do i have a case for wrongful termination or defamation??
I worked for my employer for right at 2 years! Recently business got slow and they kept hiring younger lazy immature ghetto girls because they where cute according to our gm. These girls began to bull... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

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

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

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

Does she have any legal recourse for the sexual pressure her new boss was putting on her?
A friend of mine has been the target of sexual harassment at work by her new boss. Let me provide a little background: Her husband passed away a couple months before, and she was unemployed. Needing m... applies to California · 2 answers

My question is if I have grounds to seek compensation for wrongful discharge and defamation?
Two female co-workers that I had relations with, contrived to get me fired, and HR not only allowed it, but appears to have facilitated it. Woman (A) filed a harassment complaint as a result of woman ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Are co workers allowed to do background checks and share information and harrass you?
I have been a stylist with this company for 2 years. Throughout the the first year and a half I kept getting called in by the owner for petty things other stylists made up about me. And they treated m... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Sexual 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

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

Wrongfully discharged?
I have been in Sales and Sales Management my entire career and have recently found myself unemployed from what I believe to be unfair practices. I was working in the Cleveland area and had been recrui... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I was 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

Gender discrimination and retaliation?
I worked as a department supervisor for a large retail company for 8 years. I worked very hard earning excellent reviews. I became a procedural specialist and was asked by district managers to help ot... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Charged filed with EEOC/Resigned after
Below is the letter I sent to EEOC dated 8/4/13. I have not received a response from EEOC to date. However, I was told by a former employee that EEOC sent a letter to my previous employer on 8/20 for ... applies to Ohio · 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

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

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

Wrongful Termination
Do I have any chance of winning a wrongful or constructive termination case based on the following: Wrongful constructive termination I live in a community in PA. It is a HOA. For the period of 5/05 -... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Three years ago I was hired by the L.A. County Office of Education as a secretary. After receiving FBI and DOJ clearance I went to work for a supervisor who was also new. She is very motivated and set... applies to California · 1 answer

Can my boss make me work against doctors orders? Can he fire me but not others for the same reasons?
I have been working where I'm working for 5 years, with CVS Pharmacy. I've transferred twice, making 3 stores that I've worked at. I'm a shift supervisor. I have two kids. Just recently, I've been hav... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Is my employer held accountable for not paying me on time?
It's been almost a week after I was supposed to receive my paycheck from my employer, I was supposed to receive a check in the mail, because we had switched pay cards. I was told I would receive the c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If I give my car dealer employer a 30 day notice of retirement and he lets me go can I collect unemployment ? This employer never had anyone retire before. Some have left for other employment with a notice, and being told just to leave. Most seem to leave
Just trying to decide whether to give a reasonable notice or no notice applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I reported sexual harassment on 2 different men at my job over a year ago. One of the men was fired another was given a 3 day suspension. They told me I was to be separated from the other employee yet several months later my superintendent put the employe
I reported sexual harassment on 2 different men at my job over a year ago. One of the men was fired another was given a 3 day suspension. They told me I was to be separated from the other employee yet... applies to Florida · 1 answer

in new how soon after being terminated must I receive my accrued vacation pay
I was terminated in ny on 3/11 without reason being given. They paid me my last weeks salary on 3/17 but not the 154 hours of PTO I was owed. They tell me they will pay it to me on 3/341. I'm concerne... applies to New York · 1 answer

Company Buyout
On friday January 9th, 2009 I cam to work and was working a normal day, all was thought to be going good for my company. I came in on Monday January 12th, 2009, to find out that on Saturday January 10... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Docked hours for a salaried or exempt employee
I am a salaried "exempt" employee. We do not get paid for over-time and most recently had management changes who have instructed us that working from home has to be approved, this happens on a case by... applies to New York · 2 answers

I am disabled now and had to leave my place if employment in Sept 2015. They terminated me March 2016. I was there for almost 19yrs. I live in PA and when I worked there in 2014 I had a boss who one day took me in his office and said very rudely.....DO YO
I am disabled now and had to leave my place if employment in Sept 2015. They terminated me March 2016. I was there for almost 19yrs. I live in PA and when I worked there in 2014 I had a boss who one d... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

So my job ,closed on December 13 of this year, I was offended a servance package, I did sign the paper work, I was explain about a severance package, but how long do I have to wait for it to get deposited ,into my account
Information on a servance package, in Amsterdam ny. applies to New York · 1 answer

Calculating Annual Salaries
What is the law on calculating the annual salary of "salaried" employees. Bi-weekly per pay period or per paycheck disbursed? I have 26 pay periods in 2003 and 27 checks disbursed. Was there an over-p... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

How long after termination do I have to be offered Cobra options?
I was wondering how long after I have been terminated does my ex employer have to offer me cobra insurance. I was layed off/fired last May 12 and they sent me a package for Cobra the first week in Jul... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Can I be demoted without being given any reason?
I am the lone female management person at my place of employment. The state requires someone in my position to have a bachelor's degree. My position is the only one with this requirement, and I am the... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Multi-Discrimination
This took place during normal business hours on/at my personal work station, involved over 10 employee's/co-workers/mgmt/HR all discriminated against me with throwing objects at me, forcing me to resi... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Non Payment of Wages
Sir,I am an electrician for a small San Jose based co.None of the employees have been paid for the last 3 weeks & I am owed $1700.00 as of this date.My employer has told us IF he gets paid we will get... applies to California · 1 answer

Acceptance of notice to resign - withholding of pay and bonus
applies to New York · 1 answer

i was fired 3 months ago. my employer paid me what they said they owe me. 3 months later they call and say i have a check. do they owe me wages from the day i got fired to now
does my employer owe me wages from the date i was fired. which is 3 months later. they said they have a check waiting for me. applies to California · 2 answers

Commissioned dealer employees: What are the laws?
I was recently terminated as a Finance Director from an automobile dealership. My "effective date of termination" was 12/21/04, with termination paperwork completed on 12/27. I did not receive (what w... applies to California · 1 answer

Is time off on approved worker's comp claim counted as FMLA time as well?
I am being told by my employer that even tho I am off work on an approved worker's comp injury that they are also counting this time off against the FMLA time off provisions. Is this proper? applies to Ohio · 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

When does FMLA actually begin?
Took a vacation day for own personal use but my surgery was the next day following, I work two on and two off and every other weekend so I thought my FMLA would physically take place on the day I coul... applies to South Carolina · 1 answer

How long do I have to sign severance agreement by law in Pennsylvania
Severance agreement offered to me, how long do I have by law in PA to sign applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Unintentional bounced payroll check to an employee
I'm with a small business in Pennsylvania. One of our employee's payroll checks bounced and they are suing us. The funds were available that day, but in a small window of misopportunity, they couldn't... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Can an employer in California take away the remaining vacation as a disiplinary action.
Can my employer take away my remaining 2 weeks of vacation as a disiplinary action applies to California · 1 answer

question about pregnancy
Is it legal to sent a pregnant female who is married to leave the state perminately applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Was laid off for Exhaustion of STD and it has not been a year do they have to give me a job back
applies to Idaho · 1 answer

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

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

My employer wrote me a paycheck and it bounced?
This is part time job for me at a golf course. They wrote me the check on 12/17 and it bounced...they keep blowing me off to write me a new check...what are my rights? Thanks! applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

I have FMLA and I was mandated to work another 8 hour shift and I couldn't so I used my FMLA can I asked to bring in a doctor's note with my FMLA?
My FMLA states that if I have to use FMLA to leave while mandated I can do so. It's written in bold. I also was mandated 9 minutes before it my shift was done. applies to New York · 1 answer

Do i have to use up all my sick & vacation time before I can use FMLA time?
I will be caring for my elderly mother after she has surgery at the end of the month. I was told at my workplace that I MUST use all my sick time and all my vacation time before I can use any FMLA hou... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES--NY
I use my own cash, credit card for approved, allowed business expenses such as gasoline, T/E, Office,Printing supplies, etc. I am using my own funds, but reimbursements are NOT made in a timely manner... applies to New York · 1 answer

WARN letter clarification
this is a copy of my warn letter dated july 7 2004 Due to the non renewal of a major contract we are forced to reduce our workforce..This letter is to provide you with a 60 day displacement notice. Yo... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

employer avoiding paying my vac. pay..won't give me an answer
my employer is avoiding paying me one day of vacation pay that i took. my check was to have it included 2 paychecks ago. i have called the human resources hotline since our co. had relocated payroll d... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I take pre-approved PTO during my two week notice period?
I gave my two week notice on 9/5/2017, making my last day 9/19/2017. I have preapproved PTO scheduled (a half day this week and a floating holiday next week). My manager told me that if I take this ti... applies to New York · 1 answer

My supervisor informed me by email a month ago, that my job was eliminated.I haven't received any separation papers. What is my recourse?
I've been employed in Phila., Pa, for 34 yrs. at a hospital. Supervisor emailed me a month ago stating that my job was eliminated. At that time, I was working at home. I haven't been notified for an e... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Do I have any recourse to stop my potential termination?
From October 2008 to June 2009 my performance and work was "above average" according to my manager. This was reported verbally; was an outcome of my 2009 mid-year review; and was further evidenced by ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

How long does my employer in illinois have to reimburse me for my check that was short?
I live in IL. My employer shorted my check 16 hrs. How long do they have to reimburse me the difference owed? Is there a specific time they have to make this right? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I filed a civil suit alledging retaliation.The defendant defence was that the status of limitation .
what is the status of limitations in a retaliation siut in the federal court.The defendant in a civil suite charged that the Status to file the case ran out.The judge ruled against them.Now at the end... applies to New York · 1 answer

I left my job at taco bell and I never received my last paycheck. I got terminated for job abandonment. Does that give then the right to do that? It's been over a week
What can I do to get my payment? applies to California · 1 answer

Can my employer deny me time off to go to a family members funeral
Can my employer deny me time off to go to a family members funeral applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

In PA., as an exempt employee, can my employer use my PTO if I leave early 2 hours one day, even though I've already worked 45 hours in the week?
I generally work between 42 and 46 hours per week as an exempt employee. (manager) I recently had to leave 2 hours early one day and my supervisor took 2 hours of PTO out of my PTO bank to cover it ev... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

I was harassed at my workplace last year and eventually quit due to more harassment by co- workers u
Is there a time frame in which to file a claim. I was sexually harassed at my workplace last year by a co-worker, He was fired but when others found out I reported him they all treated me badly. I eve... applies to Iowa · 1 answer

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

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

If a holiday falls not on my scheduled work week, am i allowed to work that holiday?
I work in a union and i have the most seniority than the other workers. I usually have Friday and Saturdays off, and Christmas this year falls on Friday. My employer scheduled me to work on Christmas,... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I worked for a company for almost 4 years and was fired on 10-12-15 before my anniversary date which would have been 10-24-15. Shouldn't they still pay the vacation time even if it's a portion of it
I worked for a company for almost 4 years I was fired and when I asked them about my vacation time they stated that I was terminated before my anniversary date but I still should have time accrued I w... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Docking a full day's pay from exempt employees
My question is: Can exempt employees be docked a full day's pay? I've taken an employment law class and I understood an exempt employee could not be docked at all or it would erode their salaried stat... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

I'm in Ohio and I signed a workman's compensation settlement and release agreement. After going through the EEOC I have found out that I have retaliation charges against my employer. Can I sue my employer even though I signed the workman's comp release?
I signed a workman's compensation release paper. I asked my workman's comp lawyer was this normal release agreement. He said yes! I end up finding out later after looking through evidence and going th... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is a non-compete contract enforceable in case of forced resignation (demotion, salary cut, etc)
Having worked for a company for several years. Can a non-compete contract signed after after a few years of employment for the company stop anyone from working for competition (in any way or form), Sp... applies to Ohio · 2 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

If I resign my position, is my employer obligated to provide medical coverage for any length of time
Just wondering If my employer is obligated to provide medical benefits for a grace period after I resign? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

direct deposit debit by employer
Hi Mel, My husband left his last job (walked out). He was not officially terminated by the employer. He was on salary and was paid for the last pay period by direct deposit. Then the direct deposit am... applies to Texas · 1 answer

what do I do with eeoc's right-to-sue
the eeoc just gave me three "rigtht-to-sue" notices. What do I do? applies to California · 2 answers

I live in florida. i gave my two notice and completed it fully. I had PTO time that I had not taken and was paid out on my PTO, is this legal?
Not paid my out on my PTO time while giving a two weeks notice. applies to Florida · 1 answer

unfair treatment because of race.
I been working at my job for 2 years. I do production. I was told from day one that I was not allowed to wear perfume or lotion at the job, so the products do not get contaminated. I never had any pro... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

final paycheck
I was fired two weeks ago (12/4/03), and I still haven't recieved my final paycheck. Our payday was the 5th, but he still won't tell me when I can expect my check. What can I do? applies to California · 1 answer

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

What can I do about this?
I was working with an employer and was told it was only going to be a summer job. But recently I was told that they wanted to keep me and that they were firing another employee and they wanted to prom... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

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

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

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

How can I receive unpaid wages from an employer?
I live in Aurora, IL but I worked for a tutoring company as the "site coordinator". The company is based out of Florida. I set up the operation for them in Aurora, IL. I have emails documenting my pay... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Does Shingles classify as a serious medical condition for FMLA?
Does Shingles classify as an alowable serious medical condition? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was working in a warehouse in Las Vegas, NV which didn't adhere to any OSHA standards. Additionally, drugs and alcohol were commonly used by other employees in and around the warehouse...some of these employees operating machinery. Lastly, the warehouse
I was working in a warehouse in Las Vegas, NV which didn't adhere to any OSHA standards. Additionally, drugs and alcohol were commonly used by other employees in and around the warehouse...some of the... applies to Nevada · 1 answer

dealine
I would to know what is the deadline to sue a company for sexually harassment the time period that a person has? applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Company policy in a contract.
We are in the process of contract negotiations.The company has put in the contract the company drug policy.Which states If there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is in violation of this policy... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

Is this non-compete enforceable?
I have been working ofr a firm based in Stamford, Ct for last 5 years. For the last 2 years I have been working from home office in Roselle, IL. I have been working on IT Security project for a partic... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Are there circumstances in which an employer is required to layoff his/her employee?
My husband is currently working for someone who will not lay him off. His boss only calls him approximately one time a week to work. He has been trying to find other employment but has had no luck. Is... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Am I required to use Family Medical Leave?
I have 8 months of accumulated sick leave. I have minor surgery scheduled and will only be out of work 1-2 weeks. Am I required to use Family Medical Leave? applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

non compete agreement
I signed one non compete agreement with subcontracting company.now they are enforcing me not to join client.but he didn't sponser my H1B,nothing he didn't do for me.but he is telling that I will file ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my employer (school district) refuse to pay me for extra time worked?
I am a school bus driver and my district pays each route driver 4 1/4 hours per school day. However my route and several others take at least 5 hours daily to complete. We put this extra time on our b... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Do I have a valid case with or without the Right to Sue Notice
Hello. My name is Paul Hollins. I recently received a 90-day Right-To-Sue Notice from the EEOC Commission. I am trying to obtain an attorney who will accept my case on a contingency basis. I am willin... applies to California · 1 answer

Fired for not working mutiple weekends in a row.
Can a company fire an employee for not working on the weekend, if that employee is hourly and signed no contract stating that they would work weekends. Reason for not working the weekend was due to ex... applies to California · 1 answer

Mel How long does it take to get a response from my querstion
I asked question how long will it take tto get a reply applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can my employer tell me I can only take my vacation between April and September ?
Worked there for 5 years and now can't take vacations in months I normally do applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

age discrimination in severance
My company is going through several rounds of cuts in headcount and I'm one of them. I am concerned that there may be some degree of age discrimination or other bias at work in my regard. I am over 40... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can I sue the company who didn't pay me until two month later~
I worked as internship in a company in New York City, at the beginning we sign agreement that the company will pay me two thousand dollars for compensation, one is at the beginning of the internship a... applies to New York · 2 answers

I NEED TO KNOW IF I HAVE A CASE
I WORKED FOR THE CIYY FOR 26 1/2 YEARS. IN 2005 I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE PLACED AT 311 CALL CENTER - EITHER TAKE THIS POSITION OR BE WITHOUT A JOB. THIS JOB CAUSED A LOT OF STRESS TO THE POINT OF MY DR P... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I get salary of one week only at the end of 8 week of employment
I get salary of one week only at the end of 8 week of employment applies to New York · 1 answer

Mom fired while on medical leave
My mom has been out on medical leave since around July 2002. She is currently receiving long term disability payments, but recently recieved a letter from her employer stating that she had been termin... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Non-compete vs. Self-Employed
I signed a non-compete clause as part of "employment agreement" to be a "strictly commissioned employee" selling advertising. I want to go into business for myself, however, I fear the agreement will ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

conciliation how many yrs does this take?
EEOC in 2001 found that I was discriminated against.I have always kept in touch with EEOC. I was informed 12/15/11 by Office of Field Program that this charge was closed. This was confirmed by 2 other... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Uc Benefits
In a written letter from my manager he stated I was no longer needed and no reason was stated for my dismisall, n two months later he filed an appeal and and in his appeal he stated five lies on why I... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

grounds for relief
I was told that I would be given a job in DEC98. I did not start working with them until JUN98. During the first week I was given a no compete contract and compelled to sign it. I was unable to have a... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

Can earned vacation time be taken away in IL due to a demotion?
My spouse was informed 2 weeks ago that he was being demoted and his hourly rate was being reduced significately. He received a 1 day notice. When he got his paycheck this week the company also reduce... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I received a severance package for 26 weeks from my former employer. I took a seasonal job which I no longer have. My severance will end at the end of February along with all my benefits that I had with my former employer. The last day I worked at my form
I live in New York, I worked for the company since 1999. applies to New York · 1 answer

I have recently quit my job and have not received my paycheck, what should I do?
I quit my job recently and my last day was Sept. 2, 2016. I had given a two week notice and have not received my last paycheck. The most recent payroll was Sept. 9, 2016 a week from my last day and to... applies to California · 1 answer

right to sue fromm eeoc under vii
i have just got my letter to sue from eeoc and i think i have several issues sexual discrimination to a male by male supervisor ie pinching pulling of arm hair, on job harassing phone calls while i am... applies to California · 1 answer

My boss gave me my paycheck and I cashed it and it bounced now he won't give me my next paycheck because I cashed the one that bounced is that allowed I need my money my bill are over due due to this what should I do
My boss gave me my paycheck and it bounced we have sence received another paycheck and I never received one because I cashed the one that bounced is he allowed to not pay me bacaused my last one bounc... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

what would like to received information on what type of EEOC to file
I am a disable veteran with 30 percent I started working for VA in 1990 as an Electronic Mechanic I presently have 25 years I have several work performance awards I have never received any disciplinar... applies to Illinois · 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

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

Can a salaried employee be docked holiday pay?
I am a salaried employee. Our handbook states the employee must work the day before and the day after the holiday in order to receive holiday pay. I was out sick the day after a holiday. I have PTO ti... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How to get copy of a signed non-compete aggreement from former employer
I have asked my former employer for a copy of a signed non-compete agreement during pre and post-employment period. Former employer is not giving me a copy of signed non-compete agreement. How can I g... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Exempt salary employee has been laid off due to lack of work
I am an exempt salary employee and was just informed I was being laid off. I get paid on a bi-weekly basis. Is the company required to pay me my full bi-weekly salary amount if I worked part of one we... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

can an employer not pay me for a holiday that i was elegible for?
for some unclear reason i wasn't paid for the 4th of july holiday and i should of received it. i have made multiple phone calls and emails to my supervisor and all my efforts were brushed off applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Changing employment
Hi : I informed my company sometime in middle of oct 2003 that i will not work for them from nov 15th ..Then they stopped my oct 2003 salary which was due on Nov 1st and also they never added my new b... applies to Texas · 1 answer

How can I get my last paycheck from Taco Bell?
About 2 months ago, I worked at Taco Bell for about 3 1/2 weeks, and I have yet to recieve a single paycheck. I have kept in contact with the Manager, but he keeps writing me off. How do I take approp... applies to California · 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

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

Termination & Florida Law
Under Florida law, when must an employer provided the final paycheck upon termination? Are the any reasons they can withhold this paycheck legally? applies to Florida · 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

IRA WITHDRAW WHILE ON EUC
What are, if any, rules about withdrawing from a traditional IRA while on EUC. applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I'm been discriminated against the law and which I'm protected by the law and United States of America act employees of sexual harassment that and dicrimated of my disability
I'm been discriminated against the law which protects us against sexual harassment and discrimination of disab ility applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a signed separation and settlement agreement be voided if law broken?
I was laid off due to Elimination of Position; however they hired 1 person before I left and within a month later, they hired another person to do my job. I'm 61, and they are both under 40. I feel th... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

unsafe working conditions
The building I work in has a crack in the support beam. The insurance agency has said it is unsafe and work in that building should cease until repairs are made. The owner, who is on vacation in Mexic... applies to Minnesota · 1 answer

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

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

lousy deal
My husband was laid off after 13 years with no notice or severance. In his original contract, both parties were to give 1 month notice. His employer says that since it is a lay-off, they don't have to... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can an Employer Post date your termination?
Can an Employer Post date your termination? Fact: here is the Email I received from the head of HR on June 19th 2001 XXXX, As per our telephone conversation of June 19, 2001, please consider June 2, 2... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Severance Package Acceptance
I am in production management and have recently been told that I will be laid off due to an obvious reduction in production orders. Upper management only decided to tell me about this situation after ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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 · 1 answer

Problem with my private employer
Hi, I am currently having a problem with my employer. I work for a private construction crew that is run by 3 people in the same family. I am owed payments that date from as far back to 10/04/06 to 11... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Non Compete/Child Care Center
I was employed by a private day care center. As condition of my continued employment I was asked (as well as all employees) to sign a Non Compete contract after being employed for 1 month. The Day car... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Thirteen month ago I had been fire because one of my employees said I hit her and that wasn't true I could'it have unemployment I had been working with this company 8 years Can I do something about this Thanks
Let me know if can do something about it applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

info.of lawyers
how to become a lawyer? applies to New York · 1 answer

Hi - can an employer offer benefits in exchange for work? For example my employer who I already work 40 hours for said they will provide medical benefits if I do several tasks each week
See above applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

How do I get compisated for being in hospital then let go with no other position
Hi. In the past 3 weeks I was hospitalized for a week and sent home on bed rest for the next 2 weeks. I immediately told my manager when I was in the hospital sent him a Dr note and a release note whe... applies to Florida · 1 answer

can my previous employer withhold my final check?
Hello, I was let go from my job almost three weeks ago and after the pay period ended i have not received my final paycheck. I emailed my previous employer asking about the status of my final paycheck... applies to California · 2 answers

salary holiday pay and time clocks
the company i work for is a salary and hourly based employer. for our holidays they require us to work the day before and the day after to be paid for the holiday. i understand the hourly employees, b... applies to California · 1 answer

Demotion and reduce pay
Been with my employer for 20 years. Been a cancer survivor since 2002. Last bout of chemo was rough and took extra time off to recoup. Now they are telling me that I'm not giving a 100% and they will ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Fired for something a co-worker did -- any remedies?
I live in Houston, Texas and work in a restaurant as a bartender. (formally worked in a restaurant.) I was recently accepted another position outside the service industry which caused me to go from fu... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Fired for email use without any policy against it.
Can I be terminated from my job for e-mail. There was no policy ever reviewed or access to a policy sight given. A policy was given the day of termination. Also, received email at home from work a wee... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Employee "fired" after two weeks notice/final paycheck
I gave two weeks notice in writing and my employer indicated I did not need to give them 2 weeks notice, that day would be my last day, I believe they were mad that I resigned. I then sent the owner a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

last paycheck-education reimbursement
I recentky resigned from my company, and they are considering withholding my last pay check and accrued vaction to cover company sponsored education reimbursement. They are saying that since I did not... applies to California · 1 answer

Sexual Harrassment and Unemployment
I work for a very small company with 4 employees. The owner of the small company I work for has been looking at porn at work. Every time I move from my desk I see awful images. He sometimes does try t... applies to Illinois · 4 answers

job title and pay
Is it legal for an employer to pay a long term employee with a good employment record 20-30 percent less than others with the same job title, responsibilities, and equivalent time in the same type of ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is there anything that can bedone ?
Im hispanic ..An african american came in my store and ask my boss if the "Spic lady" was in today in a sarcastic remark.. He replied no she not in today sir with respect noting that half if his staff... applies to New York · 1 answer

Forced overtime
I am an "at will" employee who's schedule is 7:30 - 4:30 m-f. I have been told that I am required to be at my desk with my voice mails listened to and my emails read and ready to take a call at 7:30. ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Company can write down any condition on the back of my last salary paycheck.
I left the company which I had signed non-compete contract and working still same client, since company didn't pay as they agree, cancel my medical coverage. Now they sent me last paycheck after almos... applies to California · 1 answer

Should I file an appeal and file with State personnel review board?
My unemployement was denied. I was terminated. Company stated I did not follow agency protocols and procedures but are unable or unwilling to tell me what procedures I have violated. I desperated need... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Wrongful Discharge Force to Sign Document
My spouse was recently terminated after working for her current employer for over a year for driving under suspension back in 1996. She had two tickets back then which she has paid all fines and court... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Mandatory Overtime for transcription
I work for a national Medical Transcription service and I am paid on a per line typed basis. I work a standard 40 hour week usually, but recently they have been forcing Mandatory overtime and this wee... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I still file a claim and win?
what is the statute of limitations for filing a claim against a former employer? 2.5 years ago I worked for a company in NYC. 2 years into my employment new management was brought in. The new manager ... applies to New York · 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

How long after a "mutually separated agreement" can a case be reviewed as wrongful discharge?
On Dec 27th 2012, I was called to come into my company while I was on my mandatory one-week vacation to meet with my boss, who is the Deputy Exec Director. I agreed to come into the office, because I ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My wife was just turned down for a job and it may be because our daughter has a disability.
My wife was just turned down for a job she is extremely qualified for, and we think it is because she is currently the caregiver for our daughter who is disabled. My wife has the education and employm... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

Is there a cut-off that employees must submit their commuting expenses?
I see employees submitting expenses for from 3-9 months ago. Iv'e seen T & E policies state that if they are not submitted by the 5th business day of the following month the expenses are incurred - th... applies to New York · 1 answer

Employment contract
After 6 months into my employment, my employer is asking to sign a contract where I must agree to a 90 day resignation notice. I told them I was not going to sign the contract under those terms, and t... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can a company change a severance package if no contract has been signed?
My husband's company lost a key account that will come into effect in September. They sent out an email saying that, of course, layoffs will happen but so will severance packages of a decent amount. I... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

Salaried time requirements
Is there a limitation to the hours that can be required of a salaried employee? Is it governed by level of pay and responsibilities of the job? If so, where would I find this information? applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

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

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

Retaliation over airline safety concerns
I was hired into the initial flight attendant class for a new start-up airline in February 2007 with considerable prior experience. By the time the airline's certification process with the FAA was com... applies to Ohio · 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

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

salary deduction
i know its illegal to deduct an employee's salary paycheck if they are out one day, but is it still illegal if the employee is on a 3 month probabtionary period? If im late, i have to make up the time... applies to New York · 1 answer

Breach of contract
I signed a contract with my employer stating that they would pay for my insurance, profit-sharing, and sick leave. I have not received anything from them, and they refuse to dicuss it, so I terminated... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Harrassment during Pregnancy
My daughter-in-law is about to have her first baby. Her employer is harrassing her in hopes that she will quit. The second-in-command admitted to her that the boss has it in for her. What rights does ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

How can I get my final pay?
Questions: 1. What do I need to do to, if necessary, enforce payment of the amount due me, which is in excess of $22,000. 2. If it is necessary to retain an attorney, would I be able to collect attorn... applies to Florida · 3 answers

Havent recieved my Expenses
My employer owes me $5500 in unpaid expenses I incurred before I left the company. I have called HR, the controller and even the CFO in trying to get my check. 9 weeks have past and the only answer I ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Can an employer request separate physician notes for intermittent leave?
Can an employer request separate additional physician notes with appointment times each time an employee gives notice of an appointment of an already certified condition that was approved for intermit... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Family Medical Leave
My son fell on Thursady night. We took to Er. Er did not find the break. Friday I took him to a bone Dr. He has a broke hip. He is two years old. We are going to cast it on Tuesday. My question is doe... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

i do not want meal time
according to what i have been reading us government does not require lunch breaks.......i have been working in an office for 3 years 8 hrs per day and work thru lunch at my desk.....the want me to pun... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

not able to leave facility on a unpaid break
if your employer doesnot pay you for break can the employer stop you from leaving the facility for you 30minute unpaid break. applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Fired with no reason and given negative employment reference.
My husband was a maintenance person for a large rental property. About a month ago, out of the blue, he was called to the rental office, where he was greeted by an attorney and given a "Notice of Term... applies to California · 1 answer

Retaliation?
Recently I contacted the GM of the company I work for on behalf of other employees. The Office Manager in our office as well as another member of managemnt had been making derogatory comments about so... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Overtime for Salaried Employees
I am a salaried exepmt employee. I am forced to work a lot of overtime. No less than 65 hours a week and up to 80 hours on a regular basis. I have kept track of all of my hours on a spreadsheet since ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I'm a project superintendent for a small construction company I am considered salary exempt making 70000 a yrar, however I now am working 60 plus hours a week am I due overtime is yhere anything I can do
70000 a year salary exempt now working over 60 hours a week am I entitled to overtime applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If I hand in my resignation to a facility where I have been employed for 29.5 years and then they decide to fire me will that stop me from getting my pension
After employment of 29.5 years I handed in my resignation only to be terminated then by employer will this affect my pension applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I want to know if I have a case?
Hi Mel , I have worked at a restraunt for 5 years as a host and cleanning in the mornings, when I cleaned in the mornings I would get harrassed to no end! was called very bad names and was tripped,pun... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

COBRA eligibility
Am I required to give two weeks notice when voluntarily leaving my position in order to be eligible for COBRA benefits? applies to New York · 1 answer

My girlfriend has had a series of unfortunate events occur- unexpected surgery, auto repair issues, and threatening weather issues. The employer has tried to take shifts and write her up for some of these even though she had given immediate notification t
Most recently on her day off she tried to repair her car through an appointment but the mechanic had a heart attack and had to reschedule, due to the state of her car when she went in for a quick repa... applies to New York · 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

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

Back pay owed and Termination
I am an at-will employee of a small consulting firm. All 4 employees agreed to defer our compensation when we were operating in the red. I have about $12,000 in back pay salary owed to me that the CEO... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Pattern of retaliation
I filed a national origing discrmination charge with the EEOC 17 months ago. Since then, I have been demoted twice and denied of a pay increase. The first demotion came after 8 months of filing the ch... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can I be docked a vacation/ personal day?
I am an exempt employee not eligible for overtime, however the company has a policy that if we are more than 30 minutes late for whatever the reason, even if it is a first occurrence. You will be dock... applies to New York · 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

witholding pay
I was at work 15 min. april 19 2004,hurt my back and went home,was taken off work until may 17,2004 my employer refuses to pay me until my next pay june 2,2004 and then only show as other on my pay I ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Company wants proof of sortware being deleted, no such prove is available from manufactor..?
I recently ended my employment with a salary positoin. I'm in another section of the state from where the main office is, and we used special software for the job. I recieved an email today saying tha... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was recently hired for the same company I worked for the last 6 years just different location. I received and offer letter through email and signed paperwork even signed the hourly rate notice for employees trained one day and even purchased new uniform
I was recently hired for the same company I worked for the last 6 years just different location. I received and offer letter through email and signed paperwork even signed the hourly rate notice for e... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Can I withhold signing bonus from final two pay checks
We have an employee that has resgined. Per his offer letter, he would have to repay a prorated portion of his signing bonus in the event left the company. How much am I able to legally withhold from t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I file a complaint with the division of human rights for disability harassment?
Everything was fine with my employer but as soon as I revealed my condition to my supervisor and requested FMLA, I started experiencing a wide range of harassment. Anything from false misconduct write... applies to New York · 1 answer

Overtime
I have a couple of issues at work but I'll only address one. When I got hired, I was told that the work week would be 35 hours. I agreed that if I had to stay late to complete some work, that I would ... applies to New York · 1 answer

NYS Non-Competion Agreement and Former Employer
I've been working for a tool distributor (Employer A) in NYC as an IT professional for nearly two years and I have decided to change jobs, returning back to a former NYC employer, a cosmetics manufact... 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

Can a miscarriage be used against attendance?
Employer is using miscarriage part of attendance disciplinary action? Is this okay? Told me even though I had a letter it still counts as unexcused. applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

retaliation
i filed a discrimination complaint against the worlds largets retailer in 1998. since then i have applyed for promotions and been passed over by less qualifed individuals. i have 15yrs with the compan... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

New York State Employment- My employer is advising that if we were to take PTO on a Friday (4/9) and they mandate OT on the Saturday (4/10), we must either work that day or take PTO as it is a mandated work time. Is this legal?
We were told that if we take PTO on a Friday and that Saturday is mandated, we are required to work even though we have taken the prior day off for a long weekend applies to New York · 1 answer

Which states laws to follow for resignation from an out of state employer?
I worked in California for a company based in New York. I recently gave notice (2 weeks) and served out that time. They did not hand over my final check at that time, and have still not paid out wages... applies to California · 1 answer

non-compete
I am an IT professional in Pennsylvania. I signed a non-compete agreement 3 months after i started working at my previous company, XYZ. The agreement says that i cannot work with any of XYZ's clients ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

cancer screening
I recently requested FMLA (at my HR reps recommendation specifically)to get my 6 month cancer screening which was at that point 2 months overdo because of a mandated overtime program we have at work w... applies to New York · 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

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

Employer's right to information from physician
I am currently on intermittent FMLA and am required to provide a doctor's excuse every time I use any accrued time for my condition, even if I only use 30 minutes. Is this within the regulations of FM... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Injunction threat
My former employer says he will enforce non compete and initiate an injunction. All this by email. How do i fight an injunction ? what are the due process stages before an injunction can be filed ? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Retaliation claim
I was diagnosed with cancer and went out on medical leave in January, 2007 I worked from home on occasion as I felt better. I returned to work full timeon May 1, 2007. My job responsibilites were sign... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Musical performer employed with restuarant
I'm an independent contractor working as one of four musical performers for a well-known theme restaurant. Our pay has not been equal. For the last year, we two African-American performers have consis... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

Only 6 weeks of FMLA???
I recently had a baby on 11/8/2018. I told my employer I would be using NY Paid Family Leave for the first 8 weeks and would return to work after 8 weeks. However, I decided to use another 2 weeks of ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Illegaly took my bonus
I currently am a senior executive with a New York based company with my office in Scottsdale. In my employment contract which is an at will contract. It explains my bonus structure. It says any change... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is this retaliation or discrimination?
I was recently "Laid-Off" and the company I work for said it was due to lack of work (Construction CO). I found out through co-workers that the same day they laid me off they hired a male employee at ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

CIVIL SERVICE SENORITY OVER PROVISIONAL
I AM A CIVIL SERVICE BOOKKEEPER FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN 2 YRS. I AM BEING TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER BORO, SAME TITLE. IN MY OFFICE THERE IS A PROVISIONAL BOOKKEEPER WHO HAS BEEN EMPLOYED FOR MANY YEARS. D... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

If I take FMLA do I have to disclose information about my surgery to my Corp office?
I'm planning on having surgery which I want to keep private. On one of the forms I have to submit to the doctor its asking what the surgery is for. I find this absurd! and dont want to disclose "what ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Children and contracts
My 14 year son is wanting to take a job at our condo community. He will be responsible for keeping the laundry room clean and changing the camera's VCR tape.We, the complex and I, need to know if he c... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Two week notice and repay relocation.
I gave my two weeks notice and was walked out of the job that day and not paid for the following two weeks. Since California is a At-Will state am i legally obligated to repay my relocation expense wh... applies to California · 1 answer

worker's comp discrimination lawyer
i am in need of a worker's comp discrimination lawyer applies to New York · 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

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

OT and PTO / Vacation labor regulations
I currently work for an employee who has classified every employee as exempt. We are charged PTO / Vacation time in 1/2 day increments. As exempt employees we are not eligible for OT pay. Most of my c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

FMLA-Discrimination/HArassment
I work for the largest bank in the world. I am currently on FMLA with my newborn daughter. My employer is calling me on leave wanting to conuct formal performance evaluation stating that if I wish to ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my employer issue paycheck but insist it not be cashed or deposited yet?
My former employer issued four paychecks (biweekly) in a row to me, but insisted that i did not cash them due to insufficent funds. As of October 2009, I got a new job, due to the money problems with ... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

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

Being out on medical leave and returning can they not honor your availability you were hired with?
i was out on medical leave for twelve weeks getting paid by myh companies insurer. i gave them notes from my doctor every time i received one. i had two surgeries once i was cleared i gave them the cl... applies to Connecticut · 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

Discrimination during pregnany: wages, forced maternity leave.
At the beginning of 2009, my employer cut everyone's wages 20% and management 10%. Managers had to work a full schedule on the 10% cut, while the rest of the staff was permitted to take a day off per ... applies to New York · 1 answer

My position was terminated today , I was given a final paycheck minus the negative PTO I had . I am salary now , I was considered hourly when I originally went negative with vaca time. There was no written policy or a signature from me agreeing to lose th
H applies to Rhode Island · 1 answer

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

legality og hiring 10 part time employees rather than 5 full time employees to avoid paying benifits
applies to California · 1 answer

My company is forcing me to do unethical things, can I quit and receive unemployment benefits.
I work for a school. They have been accepting federal student loans for students. Instead of returning the overage, they have been paying employee's and bills and then bouncing the stipend checks writ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

What if my employer does not want to pay me and I am sick with COVID-19 am i covered under ffcra?
I can feeling sick and seeking medical diagnosis for COVID-19. Can my employer refuse to pay me applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can a temp agency tell me work slowed down, but tell the unemployment office that I was terminated?
I was working for a temp agency I worked at a place for 7 months for them. the recruiter called me to tell me work had slowed down and to not report to work where I was tempting. I filed for unemploym... applies to California · 1 answer

i 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

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

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

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

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