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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

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

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

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 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

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

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 when paid leave is exhausted
My wife has been approved for intermittent FMLA to care for her mother who suffers from dementia and is recovering from a broken hip. The employers policy is to require paid leave to be used first for... applies to Maryland · 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

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

fmla v sick leave and disciplinary actions on abuse of leave
my mom had a scheduled surgery and i requested time off and it was approved. a week before the surgery i became sick and had to miss a week of work with which i provided a doctors note for every day. ... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

If my company agrees to a LOA, but does not ask for certification, is it FMLA leave?
I had a medical condition which required my hospitalization. My employer is large enough to be covered by the FMLA. My employer agreed to let me take about one or two months off, but nothing was in wr... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My supervisor contacted human resources, and applied for FMLA for me without my knowledge. Is this legal?
I was given FMLA without my permission or asking for FMLA and leave has been taken from my sick leave to cover FMLA applies to California · 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

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

I have had an approved FMLA leave since 2013 due to a critical illness. This leave has and is currently in effect. My issue is that my FMLA paper work from my Dr. states that I am to work a 40 hr. week, M-F 8 AM-5PM EST. I have consistently worked this sc
Can my company actually force me to work a different schedule from what is and been stated and approved in my approved FMLA claim since 2014? applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Is my job retaliating against me and what can I do?
I work in Massachusetts and have given my job a 2 week notice of closing my schedule out to just weekends because I have found a better paying weekday job. I injured my neck (not at work) and was told... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

If I have used all of my FMLA time and become pregnant am I still eligible for the 16 week Maternity Leave within the boundaries of Tennessee Family Leave (TMLA)?
I've used all 12 weeks of my FMLA. I'm pregnant do I still fall under the umbrella of protection for 16 weeks of maternity leave through TMLA (TN Family Leave Act)?(ASKING FOR WIFE). applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Docked pay due to use of FMLA
I am on approved intermittent FMLA due to my son's disability. Both my supervisor and HR director dislike FMLA and have made working very difficult. Since I am salaried and also exempt from receiving ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

FMLA issues
My wife was on FMLA leave and was set to come back. She called before her leave was over and was told her job was no longer available. The only thing she could come back to was something in a differen... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

What are my FMLA rights and am I being discriminated or retaliated against for using my FMLA?
I am on FMLA with intermittent leave for one day a week and doctors appointments. Ever since starting my FMLA I have been being treated badly by co-workers. They are rude and act as if i am invisible.... applies to Texas · 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

How much detail is needed about health condition for FMLA?
Requested block FMLA. Doctor wrote that a prescription was given and listed what job functions I was unable to perform but did not include a list of symptoms or a diagnosis. Employer denied the FMLA s... applies to North Carolina · 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

Does a severance letter have to include an OWBPA List? It references the list but does not include one.
My severance letter mentions the list but does not include one. Also should the letter include ARPA? applies to Texas · 0 answers

My work place says one thing and insurance company says different. Fmla problems..
employed at Wal-Mart. All criteria was met to qualify for fmla leave. HR never attempted to get in touch with me regarding the leave until a month after it had begun. Wal-Mart HR tells me one thing Se... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

What is my protection under FMLA?
I am on FMLA with intermittent leave for one day a week and doctors appointments. Ever since starting my FMLA I have been being treated badly by co-workers. They are rude and act as if i am invisible.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is FMLA concurrent with other maternity leave?
I am a public school teacher in the state of California and I am expecting a baby early next year. The district HR department has given me conflicting accounts regarding my maternity leave benefits. T... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Is employer required to follow FMLA policy, require use of paid leave
My employer FMLA policy "requires employees to substitute any available accrued sick leave, accrued vacation or compensatory time (comp time) in this stated order of priority as applicable, for any un... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Game Plan for Paid Leave after FMLA Expires
After checking various sections of your portal, I have the following question: My wife is currently disabled and is nearing the end of her 12-week FMLA period. As she needs additional time for treatme... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My husband is having a vasectomy. Would I be able to take FMLA to care for him after the procedure?
My husband is having a vasectomy at the end of December. I have attempted to find coverage for my shifts as an RN after his procedure, but have been unsuccessful. Would I be able to take FMLA to care ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I had an approved 2-month medical leave of absence (after a fall and resulting subarachnoid hemorrhage) this year. I recently asked for a 2-day PTO leave in October -- this request was denied because of this year's medical leave. Is this legal in Pennsylv
I am a "weekend" employee, normally allowed for PTO weekends off a year applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

My position is a painter, Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30. My company wants to eliminate my position and put me in a maintenance position with rotating shifts nights and weekends. I have another job on weekends to help pay some major medical bills. Do i have
See question applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can 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

I found out that my job is being eliminated after 31 years (same job). I do not want to except if offered, will I still get severence pay?
I also found out they are renaming my job something else, with more responsibility and less pay and including working nights and weekends. I currently work Monday through Friday with no weekends as st... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Is fmla legal if an employer send an employee an expired fmla notice and never logged it in the payroll system that the employee is being put on fmla and employee goes from being active to terminated. Does that qualify as a legal fmla?
I got terminated while out on approved workers compensations. I received an expired fmla notice from my employer stating that I was put on fmla starting the fate I was injured. I was later terminated ... applies to District of Columbia · 0 answers

I am an approved user of FMLA since November 2015 - I had a mental break at work and informed my boss that I had to leave under FMLA - now she is charging me with an AWOL day and that will lead to a letter of discipline in my file - can she do this.
My Boss is attempting to force me to mark a day as being AWOL on my federal time sheet when I clearly told her I was going to have to leave under FMLA - I went to see my union Rep - and they also sent... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Forced to work holidays when not my scheduled days
My wife works in the guard shack at a private lake community. She works first shift weekends, every weekend(she works Sat & Sun 16 hrs every week), on time never misses, she has always worked any holi... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

terminated while on fmla and short term disability
I am on fmla leave,while being paid short term disability.when i contacted my employer i was told i know longer have a job.was told that my contact where i worked at wanted to keep the new manager my ... applies to Arkansas · 1 answer

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

If Employee is aware of your Fmla leave & Dr Certification was turned in: how soon can you leave work?
Im a California State employee, my parent got sick & lives out of the area. Late April Early May we learned heart surgery is needed. My employer was notified at U was. We had been waiting for a surger... applies to California · 0 answers

FMLA question - reinstatement to an equivalent position
I am currently on family leave after the birth of my baby. I was told that: 1) The part-time position I held since April 2000 will be eliminated at the end of my family leave, and 2) I must work full-... applies to California · 1 answer

within rights of FMLA
can a employer fire you if you took fmla for maternity leave. while on leave you go out of state on vacation. can that get you fired? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Am I being treated fairly on FMLA
I use FMLA for fibromyalgia. My limitations are such that sometimes I cannot work at all, other times I can work a few hours, etc. Three weeks ago, I went on FMLA leave to have breast reduction surger... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Hello My FMLA for family member's serious health condition ends and my employer has scheduled a meeting for a layoff what should I do before attending the meeting
First, I had an FMLA for continuous leave approved and the second FMLA was approved for a reduced scheduled leave by the insurance company. However, my employer refused reinstatement for reduced sched... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Can my employer deny my leave which is potentially FMLA qualifying after adequate notice without asking me further questions or for medical certification and not providing rights and responsibilities documents? I took the semi emergent leave anyway and wa
Leave flatly denied despite adequate notice of leave to care for autistic son. No further questions, no request for certification and no FMLA paperwork (rights and responsibilities) Took leave anyway ... applies to New York · 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

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

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

Can my employer take away accrued sick time?
My employer is global but based out of the USA. I work in Nevada. We accrue paid sick time. Sick time is NOT frontloaded. I accure 4 hrs per month. On my last pay stub of 2018 it showed I had accrued ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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

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

My employer is denying me FMLA for my baby
I took FMLA for the birth of my son. In May 2007 (5 months pregnant) I was put on bedrest due to having preterm labor. I was off on FMLA from May 14 until October 8th 2007. Around August 1st I recieve... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

FMLA violation - return to work to "detail"- not same duties/responsibility
I am an OHR Division Chief supervising 10 staff. I was out on approved FMLA leave. Upon my return, I was notified that I was being "detailed" to a new assignment for one year. The duties, responsibili... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can leave be based on hours worked?
The company that I work for in VA has updated their employee handbook. They state that if no hours are worked during the week (whether that be out on vacation or on FMLA leave) then the employee will ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

RE: Asked 3 questions and no responses for months. Anyone out there?
In response to Jim Barna: Can my employer deny my leave which is potentially FMLA qualifying after adequate notice without asking me further questions or for medical certification and not providing ri... applies to New York · 1 answer

Intermittent leave through FMLA
My wife works for a company located in Louisville, KY. She has been empolyed there for 26 years. Our son who is 14 and is autistic is in need of after school care. Would she be eligable for intermitte... applies to Indiana · 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

Employer threatening to sue employee for not fullfilling responsibilities
My duaghter is a dental hygienist who recently changed jobs and gave 2 wks. notice. although she stated that she would be available to work several weekends in the upcoming months, her new employment ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

On Intermittent FMLA leave and written up for an absence.
My husband is on an intermittent FMLA leave to care for his terminally ill father. He has had the FMLA approved for a month, and used his first day on monday. His boss told him he needs to provide pro... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

How can an employer, funded by the government get away with violating laws?
FMLA violations-usage documented on annual review Discriminate-against an employee with a disability that was stable be allowed to intentionally exposed employee to horrific working conditions that in... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

I am eligible for FMLA from my employer. I verbally indicated that I was not planning on returned back to work after my 12 weeks of leave. Can they deny my request?
I will be using FMLA for the birth of my child. I am a contract employee and my contract is renewed annually. My leave would start at the beginning of the next contract. I am worried my employer might... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I just want to renew my FMLA leave for the year and was denied because I exhausted my hours
I just want to renew my FMLA leave for the year and was denied because I exhausted my hours by 40 for the previous year.. I was unaware that I had gone over them as I thought I was still earning back ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If an employee has been put on bed rest because of impending childbirth, does FMLA leave start at that time? And since the leave will be beyond the 12 weeks of FMLA, what are the employers rights? This is in California.
Employee has a due date of April 2016, and her doctor has put her on bed rest as of 12/30/2015, does the employer have to keep the job available for the employee under the FMLA rules? applies to California · 0 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

responsiblity for paying insurance premium if I extrend my FMLA leave
I am planning to use FMLA leave- if I extend my leave by using my vacation time am I still responsible for paying my insurance premium? applies to New York · 2 answers

Maternity Leave and FMLA
I work for a large, reputable telecommunication company as a software engineer (I�m also management employee). I received a severance package the day after my maternity leave ends and while on FMLA. I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

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

Does a non profit, non FMLA agency have to pay for health care coverage medical leave
Is a non-profit non FMLA employer liable for health coverage for an employee who is requesting a two month medical leave due to seizures? She does not have any sick leave left nor did she take advanta... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

Notified of layoff while out on maternity leave
FMLA Question: I gave birth on Dec 27th, 2008 and was notified on Feb 23rd, 2009 that my role had been eliminated. They don't plan on severing ties until March 30th 2009, which is 1 week after my sche... applies to New York · 1 answer

I have been approved for an FMLA leave of absence and requested to use accrued vacation time so I could still be paid while taking my leave. Can my employer keep me from using my vacation time during an FMLA leave? HR is telling me to apply for short-term
HR is also telling me that my manager would have to approve the use of this vacation time? How is it his decision? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

Can I take FMLA to take care of my newborn child?
I asked my employer for the FMLA forms to take to my doctor to fill out because I plan to take 6 weeks maternity leave and 6 weeks FMLA for a total of 12 weeks. My employer stated that FMLA is only el... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

Put on admin leave after giving two months notice.
I handed in my two months notice after having to file a bullying complaint against my supervisor. I was out on FMLA the two days after I handed it in. The next week I was told I was being put on admin... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I 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

Fmla leave of absence
I had requested time off and under fmla leave for surgery . I gave notice to HR representative and then I was brought into manager office and was told I couldn’t take the time off then and had to re... applies to Connecticut · 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

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

Can the FMLA protect maternity leave for up to a year?
I just gave birth to a new baby girl in November 2000. I have taken my normal 6 weeks maternity leave and have taken an additional 8 weeks to care for my newborn. My question to you is can I take up t... applies to Georgia · 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

Do I need to include the phrase “with or without reasonable accommodation?” on application?
Do I need to include the phrase “with or without reasonable accommodation” when asking about ability to perform essential functions of the job? applies to California · 0 answers

my doctor has extended my medical leave but after 12 weeks of fmla my job terminated I thought if the doctor put you on medical leave after that then you could get fmla
applies to Alabama · 1 answer

My FMLA has been exhausted. I'm still out waiting surgery. Can I renew an FMLA and if so would the 12 weeks be renewed as well? If not is it because I'm still out on injury?
I've been out for a couple months. I was out last year for the same disability. My employer is not accommodating me for my disability as they have done in the past so now I've exhausted my FMLA leave.... applies to California · 1 answer

I recently applied for FMLA after a sudden event. The FMLA was needed to care for my aging mother after the death of my brother. I requested that the FMLA run from 12/11/17 to 1/8/18. A medical certification needed to be completed and returned by 12/15. M
Employer is citing unexcused absences for the week of 12/11 to 12/15. How can this time be considered unexcused when the request for FMLA is being processed? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I am 62 and on FMLA leave currently for back pain while on the leave I am having some sinus surgery and my HR department wants me to fill out a separate FMLA certification for that purpose this does not make sense to me what do you think
I am 62 I have been employed by the same company for 8 1/2 years I've been working with serious back pain for a long time and it is gotten to the point where I just can't tolerate sitting or standing ... applies to Delaware · 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

Does FMLA count as Employment in a Relo Package?
I've been out on leave since feb I return in may, so out 2.5 months. My relocation package requires me to complete 12 months of employment and further states cannot voluntarily leave prior to 12 month... applies to New York · 1 answer

Taking benefits and dropping my position after returning from FMlA
I have been on sick leave through my company many times during my 8 yrs with them. I recently hurt my ankle and was once again placed on sick leave and the fmla to run concurrent. My question is that ... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

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

I went on maternity leave via FMLA and decided to resign after it. Because it's pointless to come back for 2 weeks after being off for 12, I made it effective immediately. I had 1 week vacation left. Can they just not pay it?
I went on maternity leave via FMLA and decided to resign after it. Because it's pointless to come back for 2 weeks after being off for 12, I made it effective immediately. I had 1 week vacation left. ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

FMLA once laid off
I am pregnant which my employer is aware of. If I am laid off while pregnant (prior to going on leave), does my employer have to still provide me with my leave benefits once I give birth (short term d... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Can I use FMLA for my father's knee surgery in another country?
I work and live in Maryland. I would like to take FMLA leave for my father's knee surgery. He lives in a different country. Am I eligible to take FMLA leave for care of father out of country? Is docto... applies to Maryland · 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

fmla
If my fmla time is not enough top cover the rest of my medical leave can I lose my job. applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Employer used FMLA for other than described
I was granted FMLA by my employer for my back problem. My DR. filled out my paper work stating that my back problems could be possible lifetime. I never used any of the FMLA. February 2010 a month or ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

With less than 12 mos. employed am I entitled to FMLA for newborn if I wait until 12 mos. w/company?
Since the entitlement to take FMLA for the birth of a baby expires 12 months after the birth of the baby, can I take a leave under FMLA to care for my newborn, if I do not attain 12 months of employme... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Fmla leave violation?
I asked a question previously, with less facts, so I'll ask again; I am currently out on fmla leave for carpal tunnel surgery for both wrists, I have had surgery on one, and only have 3 more weeks off... applies to North Carolina · 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

Intermittant FMLA
Is my employer supposed to give me FMLA paperwork if I inform them that I have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? They are also aware of my son's ADHD and are reprimanding me for my a... applies to California · 1 answer

Am I required to request FMLA leave to take my wife to doctors appointment?
My employers HR manager is trying to require me to take FMLA to take my wife to prenatal doctor appointments. I have been using my vacation time to cover the time off with more than a weeks notice to ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

FMLA TERM My employer has just informed me via email that going forward my intermittent time frame for FMLA leave will be approved for 6 months terms. I have a 5 year old daughter with Down Syndrome who I have to take yo Dr appt, therapists, surgeries and
Worked for my company 20 years, been approved for past three years for FMLA: 12 month term with 12 weeks. Now being told with intermittent leave I will only be approved for 6 month term. Do I still ge... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

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

Hello, I am currently enrolled in FMLA at my place of employment for migraines. I broke my arm and went out on short term disability for over 2 months. When I returned to work I was told they took my fmla time to cover for my broken arm which is unrelated
I was approved for fmla for my migraine headaches and on an averag use a day per week. I had a fall a few months ago and broke my arm. I was out of work for almost 3 months for it and had a Dr note. W... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Retroactive FMLA Application
My wife missed work due to our 5-month old son's admittance to the emergency room with a diagnosis of pneumonia. She notified her employer that she would be out following normal call out procedures du... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

hello, I am on H1B work visa, currently on Short term disability leave. My FMLA leave is till Jan 8th 2016 and STD got approved till Jan 30th 2016. As per my knowledge my employer can not terminate me while I am in FMLA leave. Since my FMLA ends by Jan 8t
hello, I am on H1B work visa, currently on Short term disability leave. My FMLA leave is till Jan 8th 2016 and STD got approved till Jan 30th 2016. As per my knowledge my employer can not terminate me... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I do not wish to use my FMLA time but my employer is forcing me to
I work for Albetsons Inc. I am on disability for stress unrelated to work. I turned in a doctors note to notify my company as such. I am collecting State disability. My employer had me fill out a form... applies to California · 1 answer

Is it a reasonable accomadation ask your employer to NOT use available paid time off?
I am currently using both FMLA intermittent leave and FMLA reduced schedule leave. I have no avialable paid time off. Starting in January, I will have available paid time off. My employer is telling m... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

while on FMLA Intermitent, employer quit paying me and told me 'no work for you on non-fmla days'
As a manager, my co-manager was actively trying to replace me after I announced that I had cancer. He told me that I would cost the company too much money, even if I died. He started interviewing peop... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I was off on a 12 week approved FMLA for migraine treatment. I normally worked 32 hours a week and was eligible for health care benefits. On my return the company told me that they are cutting my hours down to 20/wk and I will loose my benefits as I am no
Is this legal under FMLA laws? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Handbook states Exempt Salried employees be paid over 45 hours a week.
I worked for a Michigan Employer. I was salaried exempt with the handbook stating I will be paid anything over 45 hours a week. I resigned from my company and gave 3 weeks notice and worked nights and... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my employer force me to take flex time in lieu of overtime by readjusting a set work week?
I work for a municipality as a non exempt employee. My work week is Mon-Fri with weekends off, but my employer wants me to take one day off during my reg work schedule"flex" in order to work on the we... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Discrimination, retaliation for FMLA or harrassment?
Is this discrimination,retaliation for using FMLA or harrassment? I have several medical conditions that cause me to miss work on an intermittant basis. I have been employed with a local government ag... applies to Nebraska · 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

Is my employer required to pay residual commission while on FMLA leave?
I am compensated by a salary and residual commission. I am taking FMLA and will be returning back to work. I understand my employer is not required to pay my salary, but what about my residual commiss... applies to Washington · 1 answer

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

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

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

FMLA deducted hours for 40 hour disabled employees
My employer recently announced that if any employee who is diabled, and can only work a 40 hour work week, will now have their FMLA hours deducted when OVERTIME is a mandatory requirement. Basically i... applies to California · 1 answer

I have an fmla for my own for intermittent leave serious health condition, then I aquired a work related injury workman comp authorized surgery and am off work for 6-8 weeks, beings how it's a work related injury, my company is still requiring me to take
How many fmla can you have?if more than does that mean you get 24 weeks of fmla for 2 fmlas? And if it's a covered work comp injury does your employer have the right to make you fill out fmla for job ... applies to Iowa · 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

What if I make up the time during the same week, can that be counted against my FMLA 12 weeks?
So the company I work for allows us to make up time if we leave for an illness/appointment or if you arrive late for illness/appointment. If I do this should those hours I was gone be counted against ... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

Can an employee deny use of FMLA? We require employees to use any accrued paid time off in conjunction with FMLA and this particular employee has 2 weeks vacation time accrued but has a vacation planned in a couple months. She's said she doesn't want to u
Employee requested time off due to a fall and injury to her ankle. Doctor has off pending appointment on 5/22. She did not request FMLA but was informed that time off qualified as FMLA. Our policy req... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I faked depression to get off of work on FMLA for 12 weeks so I could start my own business. I think my employer found out about the new business. I'm still on leave. What should I do?
I saw my PA and told her I was depressed and couldn't go back to work. In one visit she filled out my FMLA paperwork to take me off of work for 12 weeks. I was supposed to see a therapist once a week ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

FMLA Medical Information Release?
My spouse is the superintendent of a very small school district in Minnesota. He has approved intermittent FMLA leave for his own serious health condition, as well he has approved FMLA for my own seri... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Husband wrongfully denied FMLA due to wife's pregnancy?
My husband was on FMLA due to me being pregnant with our son. The first set of FMLA certification was filled out on April 15th and it was approved. He used FMLA whenever we had a doctors appointment. ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

can an employer hold FMLA intermittent leave against someone for a perfect attendance program, even when they have received it previously?
My employer has a "perfect attendance" program of no unscheduled absences. For several years I have met the requirements even though I have FMLA as they said it was exempt. This year they denied me th... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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 forms may an employer require from employee for intermittent FML
Company has farmed out FML management to a third party concern. At the third party concerns request. I have supplied certification of serious health condition form ( there's ) completed by my health c... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Will FMLA negatively affect my retirement?
I have worked in a Pennsylvania public school district for 21 years and need to use FMLA to get a revision for a total hip replacement that has worn out and is metal on metal. My district is completel... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

If married and employed at the same employer, how does this effect FMLA ?
My employer tells me that we are only entitled to half the the FMLA leave each because of our marital status. applies to Colorado · 0 answers

my employer never gave me fmla info or paperwork when I gave notice of leave. FMLA was never mentioned. Is there liability there?
Details or too long to explain. applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

I was suspended while on vacation. My Assistant Manager had a fight with a customer on her first day after her 6 months combined vacation-maternity leave-mother and child off. Those months I work3d with staggared hours even weekends. I was suspended becau
I got alot of things to say the bottom lines I felt I was unlawfully terminated applies to California · 0 answers

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

After returning from an uprotected medical leave (not FMLA), do I have to accept a lessor position?
I've been out for 4mo. on unprotected medical leave (not FMLA) and have now been released. However, they could not hold my outside sales position. They do not have a similar position available for me ... applies to California · 1 answer

Can I use fmla to refuse overtime because of a medical condition I have after working 12 hours a day and 60 hours a week? I drive for a living and have a physical job and fatigue kicks in after working long hours, including anxiety.
Been working nearly 70 hours a week from April because of the pandemic. I have a medical condition that can cause of a serious accident. I have fmla, can I use it after 12 hours and 60 hours a week? applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

My supervisor keeps calling, texting and emailing me while I'm on continuous fmla for my daughter and moms serious health condition, approved by my company. My boss demands that I go to her office at work and meet face to face? Is this legal, I'm hourly a
On serious fmla leave 8 weeks for my daughter and mom, approved by my company. My boss has called texted 4 times that I have to meet her face to face and details the time and dates for me to meet her.... applies to Oklahoma · 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

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

hello i need some advise my employer offers a 26 week std or ans leave for me if im injured off the job but they are telling me that the fmla law lets them take my vacations before my std aor ans would kick in my std is for 26 weeks am i entitled to an
they are telling me if i go out on std or ans that the time im off goes against my 12 weeks of fmla but im on std or ans but im entitled to 26 weeks of std or ans applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can my employer ask for all medical records from all my doctors since my accident
I am a City Firefighter involved in a MVA while on vacation that was not my fault but resulted in several traumatic injuries that required me to be off work for 6 months. My employer put me on FMLA im... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

fired due to violation of FMLA
I was fired from my job of 14 years. They said I violated my FMLA leave. I have it for headaches. I called into work one morning and 7 hours later I felt better. I went to the bank and store. They had... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Can you exagerate education credentials
I read that you can have legal troubles if you misrepresent your education credentials. In job hunting I state honestly that I have a Bachelor of Science in Education but have been stating my minor an... applies to New York · 1 answer

Returing to work long enough to not have to reimburse benefits paid by employer after FMLA leave.
If I decided I don't want to return to work after FMLA maternity leave, I understand that I would have to reimburse my employer for my benefits they paid while I was off. How long would I have to work... applies to Texas · 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

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

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

Can my employer refuse my return to work from FMLA Leave when I provide certification to return?
I was required to take FMLA Leave due to an alcohol addiction issue. I have returned to treatment and as of 3/19/2020 was certified to return to my full duties at work by my treatment counselor. Can m... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can my employer move me to another position if i am on intermittend leave?
I have fmla intermittend leave and every time i take a day off i provide a doctors note to my supervisor. My leaves caused for my supervisor and HR to move me from position because they said that i wa... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was in a car accident in October. My leave of absence was approved for six months. I believe I am on a non-fmla leave. My dr will release me with restrictions on march 31st. I am starting to believe my position was filled and they will offer me a differ
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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 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

Can I take leave FMLA leave to care for my mentally disabled adult sibling in hospice care?
I have a mentally disabled adult sibling who has been placed in hospice care with a terminal heath condition. I am paying the cost of hospice care for him. Can I take leave under the FMLA "in loco par... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Boss gives rubber check they promise to fix, and owes yet another. They're now filing for bankruptcy
I have kept all texts from them. Not two months ago they were avoiding paying me because they "were on a cruise". But now they can't pay us? And they feed me lines of bs, I could care less if it was r... applies to California · 0 answers

Follow up visits covered under FMLA ?
In August I had surgery and was off work for 4 weeks to have a hernia repaired and two benign growths removed from my abdomen. I developed infection at one of the sites, which required several follow ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can my employer deny me the right to attend a work meeting while on FMLA (maternity leave)?
I am a teacher six weeks into maternity leave. My principal emailed our team asking if one of us was willing to represent our school at a school fair. I responded that I would be happy to attend, but ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Using paid sick leave and paid vacation for FMLA
Is an employer required to allow you to use your sick leave when you are on a family medical leave, so that you can remain in a paid status? Thank you! applies to California · 1 answer

FMLA anxiety
I have been on FMLA since April and got a Recertification for 6 months review from my doctor. My employer rejected it at first,asking to clarify 8 hours a week missed in flare ups or 16 hours. It is 2... applies to California · 0 answers

Can an employee who is just picking up her check not in uniform and not on the time clock be confronted to talk to her boss on her own time, then have hours cut because the boss did not like the answer or way it went
I was picking up my paycheck on Friday Oct. 23rd. My co worker said the boss wanted to see me, she (my boss) then attempted to discipline me for something someone said I did (someone being a co worker... applies to California · 1 answer

No information on my fmla time before they "vollentarily" resigned me
I was never informed how my company calculated my fmla leave until now when I had to take it due to a bulging disc and a tumor in my head. They tried to tell me I vollentarily resigned because I was n... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

I am a federal employee. I have approved FMLA for my wife. I got a call on my day off mandating me to work the next day on my day off. I told them I couldn't work because she had a doctors appointment and they're saying that it not FMLA leave on my day of
I am a federal employee. I have approved FMLA for my wife. I got a call on my day off mandating me to work the next day on my day off. I told them I couldn't work because she had a doctors appointment... applies to Florida · 0 answers

retaliation/discrimination/pregnancy/fmla violations
Similar to your last posted question, I too am employed with GEICO for the past 7 yrs and believe as there top producer for the southern region that I am being retaliated against due to filing an inte... applies to Texas · 2 answers

is it disparate impact when employer places conditions on intermittent leave to care for disabled
One of the circumstances is that the employer had placed conditions on the use of intermittent leave (FMLA/CFRA)that required employees to provide doctor notes to certify each and every time intermitt... applies to California · 1 answer

I was previously on intermittent FMLA leave and had multiple surgeries in 2013. In 2014 I was hospitalized with a collapsed lung and a tuberculosis diagnosis and was out of work until mid May. I was fired because I had exhausted leave but am currently sti
I was on intermittent FMLA for my heart condition. In the year 2013 I had different surgeries for non related conditions endometriosis and I had an oral surgery from a wisdom tooth. In January 2014 I ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

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

when a "key" employee is on intermittent FMLA leave, can his/her position be replaced while on leave
the question is to the exception for key employees. When can the key employee be replaced? during an intermittent leave while he/she is still working, albiet in an intermittent leave capacity? must it... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Questions about pregnancy disability leave
The hospital that I work for only allows for 4 months of pregnancy disability leave and I started bleeding when I was 13 weeks pregnant. I am now 26 weeks and my doctor still does not want me to go ba... applies to California · 1 answer

I was put on FMLA by my employer because she thought my Dr had arranged that, never did. My Dr only put me out for a couple of weeks. Even had a return date, but my employer let me go and had me sign a hand written paper a week before my FMLA even ran out
Was put on FMLA by employer because she overlooked the part that stated by my Dr, I can still do my duties. Employer never read that and misplaced my return date if 2 weeks. I was let go because my FM... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can an empoyer change your work schedule when you have FMLA?
I was hired to work 6 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift for 80 hours a payperiod. I got FMLA after 14 months of employment. which allows use for one 12 hours of fmla a week which I do not do. Now My... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Am I being retaliated against by my employer for taking FMLA leave to care for a sick parent?
Not sure if I am being retaliated against by my employer. I took 6 weeks approved FMLA leave to care for my mother after a traumatic brain injury and emergency surgery that left her in a coma for 2 we... applies to New Jersey · 2 answers

Can I be demoted after a FMLA absence?
I have been on intermittent FMLA for 18 months due to chronic staph infections. I recently missed 1 hour of work due to issues with a staph infection. Within 30 minutes of my return to work I was demo... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

I have FMLA for my youngest son who is permanently disabled. In the past I have had to use it quite often to the point where I have no time left...however...I checked my account w8th the company that manages our FMLA and noticed there were changes made to
I have FMLA for my youngest son who is permanently disabled. In the past I have had to use it quite often to the point where I have no time left...however...I checked my account w8th the company that ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I had twin babies 6 weeks ago. I had them prematurely so I was not anticipating that I would have them so soon and was waiting for my doctor to give me my induction date to go ahead and start talking about my leave. They all knew I was pregnant and knew w
I had twin babies 6 weeks ago. I had them prematurely so I was not anticipating that I would have them so soon and was waiting for my doctor to give me my induction date to go ahead and start talking ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Is it a violation of my HIPPA rights that my boss shared FMLA status with coworkers?
My boss texted a message to my coworkers stating that our hospital floor was short staffed, as I was on FMLA leave, and asked for shift coverage? Patricia D. applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

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

Most of the people in our office are being laid off some are pregnant due before thier last day
If an employee has a last day of September 15th and are offered a stay bonus to stay until September 15th. They are due to have their child around that time. If they go out before their last day do yo... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can I be asked to relocate before coming back from maternity leave under FMLA?
I am due back at work in 2 weeks after taking leave, all paperwork was filed, in August for the birth of my child. My employer called me stating that my position was moved out of state, they state no ... applies to Florida · 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

An employee is off due to a balance/vertigo type condition that makes him unable to drive or ride in a vehicle. He is an outside salesman and does not want to apply for FMLA but rather work from home. Short term, let's say a week I could agree, but this i
An employee is off due to a balance/vertigo type condition that makes him unable to drive or ride in a vehicle. He is an outside salesman and does not want to apply for FMLA but rather work from home.... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can my employer post my position while covered under FMLA and do they have to tell me when they do?
I left on FMLA because of pregnancy complications. While I was out my employer posted my position without officially noticing me. The day after my leave was up they hired someone for my position and a... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can my employer require me to change a shift although it is in my job description?
I have been on FMLA leave for nine weeks and am due to return to my job next week. I have been employed there over two years. My job discription requires my ability to work flexible shifts. I normally... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

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

is it fair for them to fire me without any warning?
Dear Mel, My job was recently terminated by my company without any prior notice. The reason they cited is that I was not performing up to the company standards. However, I feel that I have gave my bes... applies to California · 1 answer

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

My FMLA is exhausted so can i get fired before my doctor release me back to work?
I am still on maternity leave now and i was scheduled for Tubal Ligation but my doctor changed the date. My FMLA has ended so could my job fire me before my doctor release me if i stay out until i get... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I have Fmla because I assist my mother to all her doctors visits her doctor fill out my Flma paper twice last week she told me this will be the last time she fills out my fmla papers because im not her patient but my mother is and told me I need to let my
My mother's doctor told me that this was the last time filling out my fmla forms because I'm not her patient my mother is and I explain to her that yes the form is for me but the fmla forms is about h... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

I was put on bedrest the last 4 months of my pregnancy I was allowed my FMLA leave. I was out of work all together 6 months. When I returned to work I was demoted from assistant manager to just a cashier. I've been there for 8 years. Are they allowed to d
FMLA demotion applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Denied the option of using intermittent leave that would have assisted me better.
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for my mother who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer/Dementia. She also suffered from rhematoid athritis. I requested Intermitted leave (reduced schedule) but was ... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

Can an employee be fired when waiting for a doctor’s signature on FMLA paperwork?
My sister has worked for a company for 22 years and has great evaluations up until medical problems started. She has been trying to get a diagnosis but there have been many tests and more yet to come ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am a school employee. I have had fmla for 5 years for my 2 boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year I have fmla for them, my daughter that has asthma and my self for anxiety. Hr told me that my job is in jeopardy because of excessive absences. A
I am a school employee. I have had fmla for 5 years for my 2 boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year I have fmla for them, my daughter that has asthma and my self for anxiety. Hr told me that... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Questionable new requirement from employer for hourly reporting while on intermittent FMLA?
I am on intermittent FMLA indefinitely due to my medical condition. I work from home (accommodated by my employer) due to my condition. I am a salaried employee. Over the past 9 months of working from... applies to California · 0 answers

I broke my leg and ankle at home. I filed for fmla and std on january 26, my fmla ends march 14. I filed a request for leave since my job said i cant return to work on restriction from dr but dr wont release me to non restriction until june 1st. They said
Can i be terminated or do i have a case for wrongful termination under ada as i am currently disabled. applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Violation of my rights under FMLA
On June 13 of this year, I returned to work from FMLA. Before I took FMLA, I trained another employee on my job. When I returned, my manager said she wanted to keep my co-worker in my former position.... applies to California · 2 answers

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

I am off on a work related stress (fmla) leave. My work contacted me and gave me a deadline to answer questions to a work rule violation and gave me a deadline to return it. Now they are holding a conference and told me my answers don't match up to everyo
I was informed that I violated a rule at work. I have been harassed by my supervisor since reporting a officer committing a work rule violation. I am a sergeant and was wrote up according to my superv... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my employer require me to use paid time off when working a reduced schedule?
I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, GERD and back problems. I had back surgery in September. I walk with a cane. I have filled out the FMLA forms for intermittent leave and have used it this year. I have ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Once FMLA runs out and an employer fires you, can you still continue to receive STD benefits?
My daughter suffers from chronic migraines and stress related panic attacks. Her employer started recording her missed time under FMLA, and last year her doctor put her on Short Term Disability leave.... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can i make up an unpaid 8hr FMLA day in the same week on sat or sun to have my 40hrs.
I have a son with cancer he goes for treatment every tuesday for roughly 6-8 hours at times other appointment or treatment take place changing this in to an all day event. My manager has change, i hav... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Family Medical
On return from FMLA, what time frame can an employer lay-off an employee? Does FMLA protect the employee from lay-off upon return from leave, and if so for how long after date of reinstatement to the ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Can recertified FMLA be dennied if a required class is taken during the time specified ?
I had an ruptured diviticuli which resulted in abdominal abcess and two hospilizations with surgery. I obtained the required paperwork from MD and submitted and was on FMLA leave from july 10th to the... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I had gotten hurt at work I had carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve lesion,tennis elbow this happened on 04-08-15 I had surgery on 02-01-16 I was on workers comp and FMLA leave went back to work on restrictions hurt my elbow again bc they wasn't going by my drs
Getting fired for work injury while on WC and fmla applies to Tennessee · 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

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

Has there been a recent June 2009 change in FMLA law?
I've used FMLA intermittant leave for time ranging from approx. 15 minutes to 90 minutes--all approved. NOW,my employer is saying as of June 2009,there was a change in the law,and I can no longer use ... applies to New York · 0 answers

My employer is applying time in their personnel records for me as FMLA that did not qualify for my approved FMLA. What should I do?
My employer is applying hours in their personnel records towards my FMLA that was outside for my approved FMLA and not recorded as FMLA hours with Liberty Mutual. They are also stating several dates t... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I am on FMLA due to mental stress because of a hostile work environment. I reported it to HR but all I was told was if I couldn’t handle it I should take a leave and if I wanted HR would assist me in finding a more suitable job for me. I asked if my med
I am on FMLA due to mental stress because of a hostile work environment. I reported it to HR but all I was told was if I couldn’t handle it I should take a leave and if I wanted HR would assist me i... applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

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

FMLA - does employer impose it on pregnant employee from time her DBL begins.
My employee is pregnant, due any day. Her last day was 7/15 and she's going out on NYS DBL. Does the company "force" FMLA on her at the same time as she collects her DBL -- or let's say after four wee... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I be fired for this?
I was employed at a resteraunt and the owners other resteraunt . They were cutting back hours, so I found another job. The owner, when he found out that I was going to weekends only, stated "If he is ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Can I collect unemployment?
I was on unemployment until Oct 09 (was on 1st extension). I then took another job and went on a m2 week medical leave from Doctor recently. On the 1st day of leave my supervisor informed me I needed ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

On FMLA but employer suddenly wants a dr. note with every absence
I have been approved for FMLA intermittent use for a year. I used to self-report my absences but now my employer wants a dr. note with every absence. Is this an tactic to get me to leave? I can't affo... applies to Michigan · 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

Does a doctor have a duty to return an FMLA form?
Employer(Casino) and Employee (the Lady) subject to FMLA. Casino gives form FMLA certification to Lady for delivery to Doctor. Lady delivers same. Doctor does nothing with the form certification, alth... applies to Tennessee · 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

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

Exempt employee travelling WAY too much.
Hi. I am an exempt employee in sourthern CA that works at a software company. My job title is Support Specialist, although I am more of a travelling technician. I know that an employer can make you wo... applies to California · 3 answers

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

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

can I be told not to call in anymore if I have accrued six weeks sick leave?
I recently found out my step mother has throat/ lung cancer and she lives 3 hours away. I called in my sick leave every day consecutively while caring for my step mother. While in Indiana caring for m... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I live in new york and I work for the biggest environmental job agency. I have a serious illness so i used my fmla. Without notice they not only lowp me but they awoled me as well. Can they do that within the guidelines of my FMLA & the ada?
I was retaliated once before for using my fmla and my employer got deployed for it and now that I used my FMLA because my employer told me to use it and not only did they lwop me but they awoled as we... applies to New York · 1 answer

After turning in fmla forms I was told by my employer I needed to call a 3rd party why? The company has never gave us changes in writing about fmla
Our employer never gave the employees changes for fmla 3rd party. When I turned in my forms I was told now you have to call Cigna and give them your Dr name and info so they can contact your Dr to see... applies to California · 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

I have a doctor's prescription since 7/2/10 to be off of work due to Pneumonia
I have been under my doctor's care since then and have gotten continued prescriptions to stay out of work due to continued pneumonia. I am a full time nurse, now going into third week out of work, my ... applies to California · 1 answer

FMLA
Can an employer charge your time off to FMLA after you informed them you chose to use PTO? Is FMLA employee initiated? Thanks applies to Wisconsin · 2 answers

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

FMLA discrimination?
After 3 years of being on intermittant FMLA, my employer says that I must get a separate certification for each doctor I see. I have a permanent condition that requires that I see a few doctors. This ... applies to California · 1 answer

Is my employer required to hold my job while I am on maternity leave?
I am currently on maternity leave. I have 3 1/2 more weeks left for my maternity leave. I found out my employer posted part of my job online. I work at 2 different nursing homes run by the same owners... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

FMLA eligibility
RE: FMLA Our headquarters in Cleveland, OH has over 50 employees which makes us eligible for FMLA. However, our satellites throughout the country only have 3-4 employees at each site. Would they be co... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have recently been off work since April and have used all my FMLA leave due to cancer. I have recently finished radiation and my employer stated if I did not return by Nov 23rd my position would not be available. My doctor has released me to full time d
Used my entire FMLA leave for cancer treatment. Treatment is now finished and my doctor released me to full time without any restrictions per my job description. My employer is stating that I need to ... applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

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

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

I need a couple weeks family leave and the company is too small for FMLA, what rights do I have?
I have been employeed here for 24 years. I rarely am off work except for doctors and scheduled vacation. I have a family crisis and need a few weeks off, not only for my own health but to help my son ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How long after I return to work from maternity leave does my employer need to guarantee my job?
I am returning to work after maternity leave under FMLA however, I belive that my employer will RIF me within the first day or two. Is this legal? applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can my husband be terminated during surgery leave?
My husband had hernia surgery on Jan 18th 2013. He gave his employer notice and informed of being out for 6 weeks. His HR person told him to go through FMLA, which he did. They denied him protection d... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

i live in florida. I'm on fmla and I resigned with a 2 week notice which has been met to completion. I have some remaining pto, is the company required to pay out my earned pto?
I resigned with 2 week notice. On fmla, with remaining pto balance that was earned the first year I was employed then able to use it thereafter. I've resigned with notice mentioning I'd like to be pai... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Afte 15.1 of FMLA/STD I was told return to your job or resign. Ay 12 weeks- no job. Now resign?
I was off 15 weeks FMLA/STD. I was told at 12.1 weeks to apply for any job at the hospital because mine would not be held. I did apply for another job. I lapsed my ACLS/BLS while off. The first RTW da... applies to Missouri · 0 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

can a company force you to take FMLA if you have enough vacation time to cover your absence and do not want to be on FMLA
company is telling me that i have to use FMLA. I have plenty of paid time i can use and do not want to be on FMLA. can they do this? applies to Indiana · 1 answer

FMLA/Newborn care leave
My Question is about newborn care leave, it states that you can use this up to your child is age one. What is all covered under this? Doctors appointments, child being ill? applies to Ohio · 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

can an employer charge your fmla time if you are out on a workmen comp claim?
I was hurt on the job, (My back and Knee) and the were charging my fmla hours, i went back to work and was not ready yet and went back on Wc and they denied my disability and said i'm out of FMLA, now... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am on intermittent FMLA. I have had great reviews and never a problem at work. I was written up by my boss for petty things he's requiring me to copy him in all emails I'm not being treated as I was prior to FMLA. My 30 day performance write up has pass
Needed to go on FMLA due to anxiety and depression. Had to wait because my boss removed all of my job responsibilities so I no longer had a job description. This caused trouble for my manager for doin... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I have been out all week for FMLA , can my employer make me work mandatory
I have FMLA , and my employer claims I am obligated to still work the mandatory sat overtime . applies to California · 0 answers

Fmla also Ada
Im a CNA and im confused my employer said I didn't qualify for FMLA I was 16 hours. But did give me a medical leave of absence which isn't that kind of the same thing I had to have knee surgery from a... applies to Iowa · 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

Asked/told to resign while on intermittent FMLA
I was told/asked to resign from my position. I worked for the company for 14+ years. A little less than 2 years ago a got a new manager. Prior to the new manager I never had any problems leaving work ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was in a car accident that left me in pain and seeking treatment. I asked for fmla and my employer required certification. I was awarded intermittent fmla for appointments and injections only. Are they allowed to specify I only receive fmla coverage of
Was receiving epideral injections for injury Couldn't always take those she in pain but not permitted to use fmla for anything other than injections or appointment applies to Mississippi · 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

Harrassment for having an FMLA
I have an approved FMLA and have been having issues such as being reassigned to another shift and recently found a derogatory statement on a dry erase board in an office I share with other Supervisors... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Suspect of getting laid off while on Maternity leave
I'm 34 weeks pregnant. I was put on bed rest by my doctor last week, 12/3. I missed work starting 12/4. My company/department is in the middle of laying off people by March. I found out they lay off a... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

disability and fml
My employer offers a disability leave of 8 weeks (unpaid). Can I take this leave as disability and then my 12 week fam. med. leave for a total of 20 weeks? Or are they one and the same? 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

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

Are the 12 wks per calendar year or benefit year
My employer is telling me that since I was out on FMLA in June 2012, I am not elibible for 12 more weeks until June 2013. FMLA guidelines state I am elgiblible for 12 more weeks if I have worked 1250 ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Texas - My employer is now implementing a new rule, they are requiring us to use PTO if we do not want to work on weekends. Can they do this?
For frame of reference I am a full time employee for a marketing firm. applies to Texas · 0 answers

County Agency wrongful denial of FMLA
The county agency I work for has a habit of denying FMLA (it appears for people they don't like) for good reasons. One person was forced out because he had diabities. His FMLA was denied for this. The... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

I went on maternity leave, while I was on leave my daughter was hospitalized and was sick for awhile. At the 15 week mark i Let the manager know I was in the clear to go back. They had terminated my employment. Can they do that? Even if I was in contact w
Read above question applies to Arizona · 0 answers

12 week leave of absence covered by FMLA verses Doctors orders to be off work for 19 weeks.
I had a health issue that my Doctor had me off work for, for aprox 19 weeks. I gave my employer the letter from the Doctor explaining the reason. My employer told me I HAD to fill out FMLA forms to co... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How many hours in Nebraska is available in Nebraska for intermediate FMLA in 12 months?
FMLA how many hours in Nebraska is available in a calendar year for intermediate leave in ne. applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

Terminated while on ADA approved medical leave?
I requested an ADA accommodated medical leave for cancer treatment. It was approved in writing. I'm not covered under FMLA because of too few employees in my location. Two weeks before I am due back t... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

I currently have an FMLA because I have moderate-severe lupus. I have gotten it renewed for the past 6 or 7 years. It is an intermittent FMLA since I cannot and my doctor cannot predict when I will have flares. Our FMLA rep called my unit and told a cowor
The details are explained within my questions. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can an employee on FMLA work side jobs?
Can they attend training and get paid while on leave? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can employer revoke FMLA for change of doctor (not change of condition)?
On FMLA since 7/3/2019 for torn meniscus. Changed doctors because last doctor would not perform surgery without a nerve block for my back. New doctor will perform surgery on 9/17/2019. Employer says I... applies to Nevada · 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

Is my Employer violating FMLA since they haven't responded to my requests for intermittent FMLA?
I am currently on intermittent FMLA leave for a serious health condition; however, my doctor accidentally left part of it off, but included it in an attached form. They added the condition on the empl... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

EMPLOYEE ON FMLA HAS USED UP AVAILABLE HOURS AS WELL AS THE 12 WEEKS. SHE'LL BE OFF 1 MORE WEEK. CAN WE CHANGE HER STATUS TO RPT FOR THAT WEEK IN ORDER TO MAKE HER GO ON COBRA INSURANCE?
SHE'S ALREADY PAID HER PORTION OF THE GROUP HEALTH BUT IT SEEMS THE EMPLOYER IS JUST TRYING TO GET THE EMPLOYEE TO HAVE TO PICK UP THE ENTIRE AMOUNT FOR A MONTH? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

FML running concurrently with short term disability
I work for a large company. I am currently out on short term disability, a benefit provided in part by my employer and in part my my own state disability payroll deductions. Can my employer require me... applies to California · 1 answer

I'm off work on medical leave pending placement. The company just announced it will be shutting down the plant permanently in November 2015. If the company pays out severance can they exclude me while I'm off on medical leave? UAW is saying nothing at thi
I work for Mitsubishi Motors North America and I am currently on medical leave I was called in on July 17, 2015 for lite duty. I was back at work for a week when the company of 1,200 workers announced... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

FMLA ?'s
My wife has recently returned to work after a leave of 9 weeks due to the birth of our third child. Upon returning she was not returned to the same position and hours she held for the previous 3 or 4 ... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

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

Mandatory lunch break?
I am scheduled to work 40hrs per week. I work 8-4, eight hours a day. I prefer not to take the 30 min unpaid lunch that is provided by my employer. I have a coworker who says to watch out if the Dept.... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Can my employer deduct from my KINCARE and FMLA annual allotment for the SAME absence?
I requested to use FMLA for my absence and FMLA protection was approved. Yet my employer is deducting from my KINCARE "and" FMLA annual allotment for the same absence, telling me KINCARE and FMLA run ... applies to California · 0 answers

fmla question
can i take 12 weeks of fmla for complications of pregnancy and then an additional 12 weeks of fmla for the care of my child? Since these are two seperate conditions? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Discrimination/Retalation
I was recently involved in a racial discrimination investgation. A supervisor told me that her suborinate was "riding me" (harrasing me) because of the color of my skin. The company launched an intern... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

My Employer Refuse To Pay
I worked at a Steak House restaurant here in Cleveland, Ohio as a sever/batender/supervisor. I started with them Nov 11, 2008. I was supposed to receive a $1 increase when working on weekends as a sev... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

What rights and potential remedies are available when an retaliated against due to FMLA
I was approved for FMLA leave to care for a serious health condition of my spouse. I was terminated by my employer due to a no-fault absence policy, but this termination was reversed after some of the... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

i have been on fmla for 2 years and my company was just recently taken over by andersen windows and so they have denied my ongoing fmla cause i havent worked for them for a year. Is there anyway to get my fmla grand fathered in since its been ongoing for
i want my fmla to roll over this isn't fair i didnt choose for them to take over. I was with my previous company many years and its not fair to my kids they have to lose time with me because they deni... applies to Wisconsin · 0 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

Boss told me if I want to have my Union representation present when he speaks he will put me on notice and I will be written up immediately and if I use my FMLA today or any other day he knows for a fact I will be missing a part on my job every single day
I ended up staying at work even though I didn't want to but I was too scared I get fired if I use my FMLA to leave and I went into work last night because I'm just been too scared and I want to get fi... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Do you have to disclose your diagnosis for FMLA?
Since the question is not outrightly asked on the Pa FMLA form,is your employer permitted to ask why you are filing for FMLA, and do you have to answer? Additionally, is your FMLA diagnosis covered un... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can they refuse intermitent leave because they have no part time jobs?
My daughter has developed pregnancy anemia in her seventh month of pregnancy. Her doctor prescribed a reduced work day "no more than six hours per day. She is under FMLA for her doctors visits already... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

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

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

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

If I work in AZ for a company based in TX, what does that mean in regards to FMLA, ADA and unemploym
I work in AZ for a private company headquartered in TX. The AZ office has 10 employees and the TX office has 55-60+ employees. 1) If FMLA applies to companies with 50 or more employees within a 75-mil... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

Can an employer fire you due to a misdiagnosis on fmla
You I was terminated for a Pionidal Cyst but when I went to my consultation with surgeon it was found I didn’t have one. My primary Physician related it back to my IBS with the symptoms I had and de... applies to Kansas · 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

I have been on interment FMLA. Recently the dr's had me cut my hours in half. Have been working this for 2 weeks. Today got called to HR office where they asked me to resign. Is this lawful?
It hasn't been a year yet since I went on FMLA. Was diagnosed with terminal lung disease. Worked my full schedule with intermittent time off when unable to function properly. Dr cut back my hours from... applies to Virginia · 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

FMLA Entitlement Denied by Manager
I've worked 9 years for a company that's aware of my family health conditions. My wife and I have used FMLA. In an unforeseeable situation in which my health was aggrivated (I have a bladder contition... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

On light duty for work injury but also 7 months pregnant. Can employer ask me not to come back when I give notice to leave for my pregnancy.
Not eligible for FMLA applies to Idaho · 0 answers

I have been on FMLA due to health issues. My FMLA time ends the end of this week however my doctor wants me to take 2 more weeks off. Well I be fired for this? My employer certainly has made it sound that way
I developed pneumonia and the flu which which has compromised my lung function. I was on oxygen for a month-and-a-half and still have to use it at night with the C PAP. My FMLA time ends this Friday o... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

A co worker of mine told me today she overheard 3 managers discussing my FMLA and a Dr's note on the floor today, loud enough that my co worker now knows I'm on FMLA
I was off work today I am on FMLA for intermittent use due to back problems associated with neurological problems. My co worker txt me today and said "I heard your name, fmla and something about a Dr'... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

should i still get 25 hours a week?
i am considered a part time employee i was working a steady for 25 hours a week before i went on medial leave or until the job was done witch gave me a lot more hours then 25. i had been working the s... applies to California · 2 answers

Can I get FMLA for my three month old son?
My one year at my job is coming up in March so my eligibility for FMLA is up.I had my now three month old son in November so I wasn't eligible for fmla. Now that my one year is coming up can I still a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My employer lied to unemployment about my termination from the company, They told unemployment i quit voluntarily when i have the letter i got from my employer saying why i was terminated. I was terminated for the attendance policy. I did not quit volunta
I called unemployment curious why i haven't received a letter or contact from them regarding my unemployment case. They told me my employer said i quit voluntarily which is BS. I have a termination le... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

my employer put me on flma while on comp to ensure i didnt get my bonus it legal??
employer put me on fmla while I on workmans comp. we get a yearly bonus every full time employees even those on maternity leave etc.,. my management put me on fmla without my consent to ensure I was i... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Please help if I have a case?
I recently took 1 week of intermittent FMLA but was given 3 weeks... I feel I have been retaliated against. My title was demoted. My hourly pay stayed the same but all my overtime was cut off and now ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

I feel as though I am being retaliated against because I took an FMLA leave
On 7/2/09 I took a maternity LOA. On 8/4/09, I became eligible for FMLA. After some resistance and push back from my employer, my leave was finally designated as FMLA. My vacation pay was taken, but I... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can I use FMLA to help my adult daughter with the birth of her baby?
I have worked for my employer for 18 years (Virginia). I have over 12 weeks of personal sick leave accrued. I want to take 6 weeks off for the birth of my adult daughter's baby. I submitted the FMLA f... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

I had a Secretary which was a coworker of mine, take a faxadressed prrivate and cconfidential to my supervisor. Read it outloud to others and then went to other staff and read it to them. She did this because my doctor said that I would need time off that
A coworker read a fax from the fax machine to my coworkers about my need to be absent from work. This was a medical leave which was covered under FMLA. She also read it to other staff. She was mad bec... applies to Iowa · 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

I am currently on a leave, due to having surgery. My employer may not hold my job for me. I'm not protected under FMLA because I only worked there 4 months. Can I apply for unemployment when I have recuperated?
My employer stated they may not be able to hold my job for me. I only worked there 4 months, and needed surgery. So, can I receive benefits when I recuperate, thus able to work? Apparently, I was told... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My wife was applying for FMLA and back in October was given a slip for a week off from work but at that time did not present the doctor's note to her employer because she needed the work. Today 11/21 was suspended for not giving them this doctors note and
Wife is ill and company has a strict attendance policy. FMLA was a way for her to get to the appointments and receive care and not have to worry about losing her job. The note was given to her by our ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Requested FMLA-am I on it?
I requested FMLA verbally upon emergency hospitalization. I assume it was granted. However i did not receive any paperwork from employer indicating I was granted FMLA or what my rights and responsibil... applies to California · 1 answer

If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week.
If an hourly employee is on a 90 day probation and gives her resignation to leave in less than two weeks. If I ask her to leave immediately , am I required to pay her the rest of the week. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

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

Can FMLA be used retroactively???
I work with 2 individuals who were on the verge of being terminated due to the company's attendance policy. One individual just had their FMLA approved by their Dr. within the last two weeks,however h... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I am going out on FMLA and just found out they will be closing the branch store I was in and laying everyone off. CAn I be laid off while on FMLA or short term diability
I will going on FMLA for surgery and possibly short term disability depending on surgery and found out that the company will be closing our stores in Salt Lake while I am gone, Can I be laid off while... applies to Utah · 0 answers

Can an employer adjust your date of employment after taking FMLA?
I requested 4 weeks FMLA from my employer and they approved it after I completed the Federal Medical Certification form but they also required me to spend 4 weeks accrued vacation time. So I was force... applies to California · 1 answer

No Salary Employee Bonus for 1/2 year Employment?
I recently left a position as a "civil designer," the equivalent of a non-licensed civil engineer, to pursue a JD degree. I was hired to produce drawings and to coordinate land development issues betw... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

I recently told my employer that I will have to have a surgery soon that will have me off of work, per dr's orders, for a min. of 4 weeks. They have asked me to sign a form that states that I understand that my job / my position may or may not be availabl
I recently told my employer that I will have to have a surgery soon that will have me off of work, per dr's orders, for a min. of 4 weeks. They have asked me to sign a form that states that I understa... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Does my employer have to make me aware of fmla?
I recently had knee surgery and have now been off work for 8 weeks. My doctor recently reported that I should be off for 6 more weeks. My employer is not very happy and just informed me today that my ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Can you work more than 40 hours, but less than 80 at the same location for two different employers.
I work for a hospital as an NP full time (37.5 hours) during the week. A group of doctors at the hospital wants to hire me to make rounds for them on the weekends at the hospital which is a related bu... applies to New York · 0 answers

Not eligible for FMLA, being forced to pay company paid insurance premiumS
I am 8 months pregnant and have recently been informed since I will be taking unpaid maternity leave and will be taking off one full month that I would be responsible for paying the $400 insurance pre... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

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

Intermittent FMLA should required office hours be different than team and should overtime go unpaid?
I'm a salaried employee working 40/hr work weeks. My team is expected to be in the office from 10-2. But I am required to be in the office from 7-4 or must submit FMLA hours. Also, some weeks I've wor... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Gerrymandered schedule denies benefit of company holidays, due to policies.
I realize that companies don't have to give their employees paid vacation days. But if they do give them, shouldn't they have to treat non-exempt employees the same? I already know that our company do... applies to California · 1 answer

I 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

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

Is alright for my employer to make me stay on maternity although I am ready to go back to work?
I work for a small organization that does not have to comply with fmla. I have been working for the organization for over 2 years. And once I found I was pregnant, my employer granted me an unpaid mat... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Hostile work environment when returning from a medical leave of absence
Approximately 3 months ago I went on a doctor & company approved medical leave of absence. Prior to leaving I was working anywhere from 60 to 90 hour work weeks. Not uncommon for our global company. I... applies to California · 1 answer

Is a Change of Position while on FMLA legal if it changes benefits?
My employer changed my position while I was actively on FMLA (did not wait until I returned) and as a result, my benefits changed. I am on FMLA for a spinal issue, but my anxiety is making it impossib... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Gave my employer a three week notice. Trained a new employee for a week. Was then told I would be doing check in which is the lowest status of the clinic for the remainder of my two weeks notice. Is this allowed can I be pushed out of my position before m
I gave my employer 3 week notice train the new employee for a week and was told I would now be doing check-in instead of my job until I leave applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I’m out on FMLA leave and I’ve been told by two of my coworkers how pissed off and how much my supervisor is complaining to them about me being off. Can she do this? When another employee’s were off we were told we cannot discuss because if would be
Hippa violation applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

FMLA lawyer in MA
Can you recommend an employment lawyer in Massachusetts who deals with Family Leave? Your database was unable to find one. Thanks applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

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

Can you switch back & forth between FMLA & EST time during a sick leave?
I have recently been diagnosed with Lupus & the Rheumatology Doctor has started me on what he states is a very strong medication that will possibly make me ill for a length of time. He states he wants... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

new York in on fmla for stress & anxiety with intermittent leaves where I have flare up, outburst, and erratic behavior. when I went to work as a Forman getting my work duties the previous supervisor stated that a co work on my shift was out yesterday and
new York in on fmla for stress & anxiety with intermittent leaves where I have flare up, outburst, and erratic behavior. when I went to work as a Forman getting my work duties the previous supervisor ... applies to New York · 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

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

12 month period for FMLA
Regarding FMLA, how is the 12 month period determined? Is it from the date that you first began FMLA, or might it be on a calendar year basis? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

Can my supervisor or my HR department deny my FMLA certification?
I have had FMLA certification for the past 3 years and now my supervisor is giving me a hard time when I have to take FMLA for chronic migraines. Yesterday when I handed in my new certification- she t... applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

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

Does offer letter for part time position not including guarantee hours okay?
I have been offer a letter that states I will be working part time and my manager will be the one to decide what hours I work with. However I am concern because it does not include guarantee hours I w... applies to California · 0 answers

I have had intermittent FMLA for about 2 yrs now for back, neck, & knee do to an auto accident. I also had thyroid cancer and had surgery for that on 12/01/2016. Which both were approved in Feb. & March 2017 by my HR dept. I have never abused my FMLA howe
Can my HR manager make me go get FMLA recertification forms filled out by both doctors? I was under the impression & so we're they that I had 6 months to 1yr before I would need to recertify being tha... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I work for the state and am 8 mos pregnant I was planning to take my leave on July 31st my due date is Aug. 24th. I was told that I had to work until my due date of Aug. 24th. I have acquired FMLA but was never really explained how it works. Today I went
I had my Dr. write a note to place me on lightduty because I had a miscarriage a year ago at work and he felt I should not be lifting heavy residents on my own. At that time they put me on lightduty a... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Unfair fmla treatment?
tell me that he has permanently replaced me and will have to find a place for me when I return from fmla. He mentioned a position lower than my current one. My twelve weeks are not up and my location/... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I returned to work with restrictions from my a doctor. My caseworker for my STD/FMLA claim said I had been approved to work under those restrictions. From the very first date of return my manager began asking and telling me to do something that was prohib
STD/FMLA. FMLA has not yet been exhausted. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Company Bought - Does non-compete remain in force ?
Non-Compete ? I joined a IT Company A in 99. I did not sign a non-compete aggement there. In 2001 Comp A was sold to Comp B. We were made to sign an employee aggrement , but it did not include anythin... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I was out on FML a leave for three months. Returned on a reduced full-time work schedule of 48 hours. I was a salaried employee making $1100 a week. Six months later I was told I was getting a pay cut and being demoted Due to my doctors note stating I can
I returned from FML a leave to work six months ago. My doctor put me on a 40 hour work week full-time. Seven months later my employer informed me they were cutting my salary, taking away my managerial... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

Can the employer change my normal work schedule
I am currently on FMLA intermittent leave,with only being able to work 40hrs a week, my normal work schedule is from 8am to 4pm. On a Thursday I took 1.5 hrs off for a doctor's appointment. The compan... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can Intermittent leave be authorized for an individual who has to frequently leave work and pick his son up after being put out of extended care due to his son's outburst related to his autism?
An educational environment. A parent is often called to pick his son up from the school extended day program when the son becomes unruly. Parent attributes the behavior to his son's diagnosis of autis... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can a employer call you into work even tho I'm on FMLA. She the manager told me I would have to work cause they don't pay her enough to work two shifts. I just had knee surgery
I had knee surgery and was told by the surgeon that I needed at least two weeks off to heal. I had enough vacation time so that s not the problem. The problem was I had to work that Sunday even tho I'... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

im confused my employer said I didn't qualify for FMLA I was $16 short what did give me a medical leave of absence which isn't that kind of the same thing I had to have knee surgery from an ACL and meniscus tear that I believe it hurt at work but did not
im confused my employer said I didn't qualify for FMLA I was $16 short what did give me a medical leave of absence which isn't that kind of the same thing I had to have knee surgery from an ACL and me... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

Benefits, pay increase given to male colleagues only
My boss has decided after 23 years of impeccable service that I am a poor employee due to complaints from my male colleagues that it isn't right that I make more money than them. Since I started this ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

I was sick and took FMLA leave. After I came back I was fired. I am now disabled and lost my disability coverage when fired. They did not give me the option to extend coverage on my own. Do I have a case? In Illinois.
I was sick and took FMLA leave. After I came back I was fired. I am now disabled and lost my disability coverage when fired. They did not give me the option to extend coverage on my own. Do I have a c... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

My doctor just told me that she would sign the paperwork for FMLA for my anxiety, but my workplace says I have to have worked there a year to be eligible for FMLA. Is there any other thing I can do to be eligible for FMLA?
My workplace causes a lot of anxiety and it stops me sometimes from doing my job, so either I call in or just get sick. I talked to my doctor, she said she would sign the paperwork for FMLA, and I jus... applies to Iowa · 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

I'm on fmla for back surgery and a blood clot . Can my employer take my commisions away from me ? I have surrenders my vacation and personal time to the company when I went on fmla I'm recieving a short term disability check from FMLA . They will not pay
I'm on FMLA from back surgery in August . I live in Colorado the company used my vacation and personal time I understand that part. But the company is taking my commisions and I was told by my HR pers... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is it legal in Florida to put someone on leave who is under a doctor's care. I have been put on leave because someone overheard I was taking pain medication prescribed by my surgeon
I was told that I am on administrative leave last Thursday because someone called my corporate office in Iowa and told them they overheard me say I'm taking pain medication prescribed by my surgeon. I... applies to Florida · 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

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

About to return from FMLA & my employer changed my hours of work from 9a-5p to 1p-5p. Is this legal?
I had a baby on 4/28/11. I was due to return to work from FMLA on 7/22/11 to my normal hours of 9am to 5pm. I received a letter from my employer yesterday telling me to return on 8/1/11 and to the hou... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

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 am my grandfather primary caregiver
my grandfather has Alzheimer's and dementia and he is also a tube feeder I am a nurse I Have been trained also by his internist office to give him his feeding last year I had FMLA for my grandfather h... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I have an employee who is pregnant and will be giving birth in a few months. She turned in her FMLA paperwork today, and I'm not sure if I should make her actively on FMLA at this point or wait until she gives birth.
I have an employee who is about 4 months pregnant, but wanted to get her FMLA paperwork filled out ahead of time so she has everything completed when it is time to give birth. Should I put her on FMLA... applies to Texas · 0 answers

employer contacting employee's doctor
after submitting FMLA paperwork my doctor was contacted by a doctor for clarification, this doctor asked for stipulations that my doctor see me with each fmla absence misleading him to think it was ne... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Is this a Wrongful Termination Case? Or Retaliation Case?
May 2010 - Was assigned to a new Manager, within 1st week he gave me verbal warning for attendance based on "his" approval policy (which, after a week of working with him, was never given "his" attend... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Can I negotiate a severance package if I am being forced to report to a manager who made slanderous statements about me during my leave of absence?
While I was on my leave of absence for a medical disability, my manager told my colleagues she was "suspicious" of my leave of absence since I seemed fine to her and that she felt it was due to stress... applies to California · 3 answers

I'm an approved intermittent FMLA. I have learned by position is being eliminated. I have been summoned to my HR Department to discuss options. Can they speak to me about options while I'm leave.
My position is being eliminated because some not all of the functions are being out-sourced. I had been told I would be transferred to another area of my department but have now learned they want my f... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Michigan. I'm a BSN. I was told if I do give 4 weeks notice I lose three weeks pay to minimun wage.
I tried to work three 12's or four 10' but my company won't hear of it. After two years of 60+ hours including weekends, and being shoved on carts until late in the day, unable to complete my manageme... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I 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

My employer requires me to be on call two weeks per year. I only get paid 2 hours per day for carrying the phone, is this legal? On weekends I am on call 48 hrs but only get paid 4 hours.
Workin with no pay applies to Florida · 0 answers

I'm a full time employee and my employer wants me to leave early during the week so I won't get my 40 hours in and then make me work on Saturday so they don't have to pay me overtime. I have a set schedule Mon-Fr from 2:30 to 11:00 pm.
Can an employer ask a full time employee to leave early during the week so as not to get their 40 hours in and then make them work on the weekend and not pay them time and a half for it? applies to Michigan · 1 answer

FMLA LWOP meant reduction in performance award
I am a federal government employee who invoked FMLA rights to care for terminally ill mother. I was given only 80% of a performance bonus because of my LWOP for FMLA. I have a formal grievance being i... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

ohio pregnancy leave laws?
Mel, I work in a small anenethesia group (6 people) and recently my husband and I got pregnant. There was not specific maternity language in our contract,so my boss had the lawyers make one up at that... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Relationship with boss, FMLA pregnancy leave, retaliation?
I had a relationship with my boss, and became pregnant. He told me he was in the midst of a divorce. In August, he went on FMLA leave after finding out he had testicular cancer that spread. In late Se... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Emplyer change me from workers comp to Family leave Legal??
I went out on April 23, 2004 on Workers Comp (all paperwork filed)due to injury on job. I have been receiving pay from Workers Comp also. My employer is now telling me that my 12 week deadline is appr... applies to California · 1 answer

My employer lost my fmla paperwork then fired me have copy form Dr and appointment summary stating my appointment was for fmla. What should I do
I have crohns disease my employer lost fmla paperwork I had brought from Dr then they fired me I have gotten copies from Dr and original summary of appointment saying that fmla paperwork was reason fo... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Why Hr keep denying me accommodations?
I was hit by a car while walking in crosswalk returning to my work place. The result of the accident cause me to have surgery on my LFT shoulder, and to be out of work for 6 months. My job denied my F... applies to Maryland · 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

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

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

Do we have to allow intermitten FMLA for birth of a child?
I realize in general the answer is no, however, we allowed it in one case at a different location. Now an employee wants to take 8 weeks after the baby is born and use FMLA for well-baby checks, etc a... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

What Penalties and Remedies are the State of Alaska as an employer face when violating FMLA'
I was told by my Supervisor that the State of Alaska was 4 months late in informing me of FMLA of which at that time I had to fill out some FMLA Paperwork to get it started. What are my rights in this... applies to Alaska · 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

Do I have to pay taxes on the emotional disterss portion of my out of court settlement?
I was terminated after returning from FMLA leave for treatment of Hepatitis C and informed my employer the treatment did not work. I was harassed and blamed for my position falling apart due to my ill... applies to Iowa · 1 answer

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

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

Do i have have to renew my fmla every year in the state of Kentucky
My husband signed up for FMLA and was approved. I am his care taker i also signed up and was approved. Do we need to renew FMLA every year? Or is it a one time thing for as long as you are working for... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

One of our employees had a stroke mid-October and has yet to be cleared by his Dr to return to work. He has exhausted his FMLA leave. Does ADA kick in at this point even though he hasn't been cleared by Dr to return to work?
One of our employees had a stroke mid-October and has yet to be cleared by his Dr to return to work. He has exhausted his FMLA leave. Does ADA kick in at this point even though he hasn't been cleared ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Can my FMLA be disclosed on my performance review?
I have worked for a company for the last 5 years with excellent reviews. I have always had very good performance reviews. This past year, my performance review was good also. THe only thing that bothe... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

clocking out for lunch
I work for a corp, (LLC)that has several branches in several states. The headquarters, or corp. offices are in TN. There are only 2 employees in each office. We work M-S, alternating weekends and 1 da... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

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

termination during maternity leave
I have been on maternity since Dec 2011. I recently applied for for an extended leave through my employer & was informed by the leave of absence department that I had been terminated (the term date wa... applies to California · 4 answers

I'm an exempt employee. I've already worked 45 hours for the week and I want to leave 2 hours early on Friday. My HR person says they will take 2 hours off my PTO bank to cover the 2 hours I leave early. Can they do this or can they only take my PTO time
HR has taken time out of my PTO bank because I left early one day. As an exempt employee I understand Federal law says I have to be paid for the full day if I only worked a partial day. They say they ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

An employee is asking for intermittent leave for their parent to take to appointments and assist with ADL's as needed. Can you ask the employee to reschedule appointments or deny her request for a day she has requested when adequate staffing is not availa
Intermittent FMLA for an employee to care for their parent when adequate staffing is not available. Employee has requested a day of FMLA when the department is already short-staffed. Can the request f... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Am I in violation of the fmla law
I'm a sworn peace officer and injured my left hand. I'm currently on fmla but had some unfinished administrative work that needed to be completed. I went to my job on my time to get the work done. I d... applies to New York · 1 answer

Father on maternity leave
I work at a small company that only employs about 30 people. Is there a law that covers a father for taking time off to be with his wife and new born child? I was told that we don't fall under the FML... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can the employer terminate my employment while I am on family leave?
Can the employer terminate my employment while I am on family leave? (taking care of a new born child) If yes, can this termination take effect during the leave or does the employer have to wait until... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I'm the LOA focal/disability manager at Boeing Satellite Systems.
We at Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) are asking for opinions/solutions to a dilemma that has arisen. The issue: Boeing's Corporate physician is hesitant to allow BSS in El Segundo, CA, to continue mai... applies to California · 1 answer

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 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

Can my job terminate me after using my baby bond time and not provide any FMLA policy forms?
Possible wrongful termination FMLA rights applies to California · 0 answers

Every sense I started fmla I have been treated differently at work
Like been called in office to get wrote up few time. Never been in trouble 2 years before fmla applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I have a question .. 1 st missed day of work was Sept 8 th 2014 I used Eib time n then went on a Fmla my surgery for me was female stuff .. Dr didn't have an opening Untill Dec 8 th but had a cancel and got me in on Oct 20 th 2014 put me off work for 8 fu
I have a question .. 1 st missed day of work was Sept 8 th 2014 I used Eib time n then went on a Fmla my surgery for me was female stuff .. Dr didn't have an opening Untill Dec 8 th but had a cancel a... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I think my former employer is retaliating with bad references.
I am a 55 year old former employee of a company that dismissed me from my position at the beginning of 1999. I did accept severance pay and signed the agreement not to sue. I have since been searching... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Does the employer have to notify the employee that they are eligible for FMLA
I was having a lot of medical problems. I did not know anything about FMLA. I talked to human resources about what I could do, and they said nothing just reprimanded me for the time that I was absent.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

What options/rights do I have with continued harassment through my FMLA due to PTSD?
I was placed on FMLA by my therapist and my doctor due to PTSD related issues. It specifically stated certain tasks that I would not be able to handle in addition to limited hours. My HR department ma... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

fmla question
I have fmla for myself and my doctor stated on there its good for one year but my employer is having me doing it before the year is up due to that their policy the beginning of every jan they are redo... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Bonuses owed per my employee agreement
My severance offer did not include outstanding bonus money that is owed to me during my employment. How do I obtain the funds owed if signing the release will void my rights? Thank you, applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Can my employer keep my vacation pay if i take my vacation, then upon returning to work give my 2 week notice, which at that point they tell me i dont have to wait 2 weeks i can go ahead and leave as they do to all employees who have given thier 2 week no
I want to take my vacation then the first day back to work after my vacation give my 2 week notice. All employees who have given thier 2 week notice have been let go the same day the give thier notice... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can I be laid off while on FMLA?
I have been on FMLA for 5 weeks. I received a phone call telling me I was being laid off due to work force reduction I had an off work slip to 1/16/18, the same day as Dr appointment. Dr send a revise... applies to California · 0 answers

Can my doctor contact my employer to tell them I am no longer a patient?
My midwife wrote a doctor's note and filled out the FMLA papers for my maternity leave while under her care. Since then I switched doctors. When I switched my Former midwife contacted my employer to t... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Required to repay relocation if job is different than agreed?
I'm an at will employee of a North Carolina firm, working in St. Louis, MO. When I agreed to join the firm, my employment was contingent upon my signing a contract stating that I would repay the firm ... applies to North Carolina · 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

Can an employee have more than one active FMLA at one time?
Years ago at a company I worked for our corporate labor law attorney said that an employee can have only ONE active FMLA at a time. For example: if she had one for herself, then that one had to be exh... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I RESIGNED after 15years with the same company while I was feeling anxiety, a a condition I was being treated for. Tried to resend my resignation the same day. And my union rep. instructed me to take a leave of absence which my doctor gave me dated the da
Denied my FMLA. Employer lied to the EEOC about why I resigned. applies to California · 0 answers

Is a position change while on FMLA legal if it changes benefits?
My employer changed my position while I was actively on FMLA (did not wait until I returned) and as a result, my benefits changed. I am on FMLA for a spinal issue, but my anxiety is making it impossib... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

my fmla for disabled mom was 7/2016-7/2017 was injured in july 2016 on the job returned to work april 2017 tried to use fmla may 2016 is was revoked I want to appeal that usps should have made some sort of arraingements want to have my tacs report changed
usps employee out on owcp covered by fmla for my disabled mom from 7/2016 thru7/2017 after returning from my injury 4/2017 found out that my fmla was not covered any longer may 2017 because I don't ha... applies to Florida · 1 answer

FMLA Violations
I know I have a FMLA case, with proof them falisfying hours as FML in order to fulfill their FML obligation, and "for my best interest, released me of any obligation to return to work." What is the FM... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Fmla now having to resign but still ill should I go back?
I started with intermittent FMLA due to figuring out what was going on with me. I then recieved a few scans of my brain and there was fluid. I had a Lumbar puncture that did not go well and i was diag... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

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

I have a tenure related question. My company offers attractive healthcare and stock option benefits to employers with 25 years tenure or above. Benefits include a reduced employee cost to maintain healthcare after retirement and instant vesting on stock o
I think was concise above but would add that I work for a Fortune 500 I have a tenure related question. My company offers attractive healthcare and stock option benefits to employers with 25 years ten... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

I requested FMLA, prior to requesting it, I was signed up for STD. Since being out on leave, I noticed that my STD was deleted. Is this leagal and apart of the process. Mind you I work as an HR Coordinator?
Employer deleted my STD 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

What should I do about a manager who suddenly depicts me a a non performer after FML
The supervisor has treated me with disdain and has now devised a false review after a year of good performance with not one conversation indicating performance problems. Suddenly after suffering a hea... 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 · 0 answers

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

Is my boss taking my FMLA illegally?
If I am injured at work and I am on workmans comp, my employer says he can exhaust all my FMLA for the year if I am off for 3 months,wheather I like it or not! Is he correct or is he just bulling me a... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

I want to know if I was wrongfully terminated?
I worked for the same company for over 2 years. I was recently admitted to the hospital & it ended in me having a condition that I have flare ups that would prevent me from working coupled with the me... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Hello. I am currently pregnant ( I will be 30 weeks in tomorrow) I started bleeding and having complications as well as am considered high risk due to findings on my 20 week ultrasound. My obgyn and fetal medicine have pulled me from work for now as I kep
Maternity fmla applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

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

My employer has less than 50 employees what are my options as far as a Leave of Absence goes?
My employer has 5 employees, I work 30 hours a week with no benefits. I am stressed to the point I can't perform my job properly. I don't want to get fired for poor performance so I was thinking about... applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer expect you to get FMLA approval from a third party?
Can an employer force you to get approval for intermitent FMLA from a third party administrator on a day to day basis? In other words the third party admin. must approve each day of FMLA. applies to New York · 0 answers

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

In New York State, can my employer force me to work a new schedule under threat of being fired if I don't agree?
My wife's employer is changing her schedule to make her work weekends and until 1 am instead of Mon-Fri 9-5. One of the reasons for taking the job in the first place was was to work regular hours. Thi... applies to New York · 1 answer

My son has been suffering from anxiety & depression ever since my husband passed suddenly. My son is 25 yrs old turning 26 in April. He had worked for PC Richards for 6 years. The anxiety has gotten very bad so he went out on FMLA in December thinking wit
Should he have been put on FMLA at first or the short term disability through liberty mutual or now that his medical insurance expired because FMLA ran out can he be put on the short term disability n... applies to New York · 0 answers

If I am using intermittent FMLA to care for my son, can my boss refuse to let me take a pre-approved personal day which was approved before I needed to use FMLA?
applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer give my job away while I'm on FMLA?
Is it legal for an employer to demote an employee who is on an FMLA-covered short-term-disability? applies to Oregon · 1 answer

What is the average award against an employer for an FMLA related wrongful dismissal case in the USA
I am doing research for my employer which administers FMLA for other employers. applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Disability and retaliation
I work in a specialty level sales job for a large company. In May of 2009 I took the first of a series of FMLA and company approved short term medical leaves for a chronic disease and resulting disabi... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can an individual paid as a contractor now ask to be paid as if she was a W2?
She was already paid a gross amount for 4 months of work, cashed the checks, and now wants taxes on that pay withheld. She would like all of her pay recalculated to include withholding. The employer i... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Can a 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

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

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

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

Can I sue a state agency for discrimination and retaliation?
My son's physician completed the FMLA certification for intermittent FMLA to continue his therapy. I filed a complaint with HR because I believe my supervisor denied it to retaliate against me. Never ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

How many employee's work for a company?
I have sent in a letter of complaint against my former employer to the EEOC. My question is how do you determine how many employee's work for the company? Is it based on just the store I worked at or ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

FMLA and children
When your child is over the age of 18, can a parent still qualify for FMLA if the child has a serious health condition? Thank You~ applies to California · 1 answer

FMLA employer responsibilities
Is it unlawful for a public agency employer to deny FMLA rights,? applies to Montana · 0 answers

Did my supervisor violate my privacy under Hipaa and FMLA?
In confidence I shared my medical condition with my manager who in turn googled this and told co-workers based on her "research" I was capable of working - no testing was available to diagnosis. My FM... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Initial Disclosure?
I have a couple of things I'm unsure of. One is when submitting first initial disclosure to defendants, how much information do I have to include? I am aware that I must reveal witnesses and documents... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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 an employer distinguish vacation hours accrued from prior ownership for final paycheck?
Our company has implemented a "use it or lose it" policy but to help employees with high balances they are allowing a one time carryover and some vacation payouts. However, with one employee (on admin... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Maternity leave extended
I have been on maternity leave for the past eight weeks. I was due to return back to work on August 22, 2005. I am not experiencing heart problems and I have Bells Palsy. My doctor sent documentation ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I have been off work since june 15th.
I have been off work since june 15th with a severe partial acl tear. I am dealing with sedgwick, who handles my company's short term disability. I needed to have supporting evidence faxed by my doctor... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

FMLA Rules Unclear...
Every few months my employer comes up with new rules re: my intermittent FMLA and I have no clue if the rules are baseless or legit. The latest hidden rule I was told is if I call in and say I'm not f... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

FMLA Violation - release of medical records request
My employer asked me to sign a release of medical records authorization form. They said until I signed the release, my FMLA would be denied. I've had FMLA intermittent since Jan. 08. My doctors have s... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Layed off after requesting future FMLA
I sent an email to our HR Director stating that I would be requesting FMLA after my wife delivers in August. I was then part of a layoff that seemed to be totally subjective in the selection process. ... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

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

My employer only allows I restroom break for and 8.5 hr day.
My employer only allows us one bathroom break per 8.5 hr day & it can only be 3 minutes long. Not only do they time me but, they will actually send a supervisor into the bathroom & she will act like s... applies to New Mexico · 1 answer

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

relocation question
I work for a company that asked me to relocate a year and a half ago. I relocated, but my family stayed in the original city, so I commute home on the weekends. I do not charge my employer for any com... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Employer asking to repay relocation benefits given after leaving the organization
Hi, I am IT professional. My previous employer is asking to pay $8,500 on account of relocation and recruitment charge as i left after working for 8 months. Air Tkt - 1395 Accommodation & Car Rental -... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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 was forced to resign or get fired...
I was faced with signing resignation paper or getting fired..I am a single parent of a 20 month old. Due to daycare hours (6am-6pm)I was hired to work 9-5.. When my son is ill he is not allowed to go ... applies to Ohio · 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

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

Can the damages from defamation include loss of income and opportunity even though I resigned?
I was not fired. This is not a case against my employer but against a third party where I execute my duties of employment. The third party banned me from his property. There are no other locations or ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Short Term Disability vs FMLA
A person is pregnant and the baby is due in November however her doctor has required her to take leave 12 weeks prior to her due date because of problems she still wants to take time off after the bab... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my company make me reapply for FMLA after it has already been approved?
I recently had a baby and had to take FMLA at work. I received paperwork confirming that FMLA was approved and also from their insurance company for my short term disability. It has now been 4 weeks s... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Business Already Existed On The Side
I work in the construction industry, specifically in concrete. Several months ago, I began to manufacture my own line of decorative concrete tables and vases that I have created on my own time using m... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My boss is harassing me and demoted me for using my intermitten FMLA
I have been an office day nurse in a facility for 4.5 years and I have chronic migraines and fibromyalgia so I have FMLA in place for my absence's however my boss has tried to fire me for missing work... applies to Illinois · 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 my job stop the 26 weeks i am allowed for Disability and fire me once my DI and FMLA time is use
I am on Disability and my FMLA just began. I have used all of my sick and vacation time, and my job began my State Disability at the end of July. Every time i submit my physician statements and have t... applies to New York · 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'm looking for assistance in how to craft a conversation or letter asking for severance.
I no longer want to be with this organization. Looking to proactively ask for a severance agreement - but I am not sure how to start the process. Go to HR? Go to my manager? Go to my managers manager?... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can I use FMLA for the six weeks I will be off after plastic surgery. My claim for FMLA was denied. WHY??
Having plastic surgery. FMLA has denied my request for the 6 weeks required to be out of work after surgery. Why? applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Hi all- In my companies contract, they have all employees sign a non compete (nationwide) and also require 4 week notice of resignation. They recently put us all on unpaid leave, with the possibility of not having a position to come back to. We just recei
Hi all- In my companies contract, they have all employees sign a non compete (nationwide) and also require 4 week notice of resignation. They recently put us all on unpaid leave, with the possibility ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Does the Dr release to return to work have to be from the Dr that put you on FMLA?
I am on FMLA for back issues and have had physical therapy and doing much better and no pain. I went to get a clearance on the weight limit to be raised from 5# to 25# and was told it's conflicting wi... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

neneed urgent answer re FMLA , etc. before April 11, 2001, please!
Please help! I was attacked by a fellow crewmember on a ship and required major spine surgery December 8, 2000, and have been on leave since then (16 weeks more or less) receiving 60% of my salary thr... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Do I have a case?
I am on intermittant FMLA that started back on 7/10/2010. I was out prior to my FMLA for 37 hours without pay, but the hours were approved as time off before taken. I have never been counceled, writte... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I have a claim I am sending to my companies ethics website to investigate. Is it best to send the documents of proof? If yes, does this include if it proves wrong doings of members of management? Even having been attempts to cover it up?
Brief explain I am filing a claim with my companies ethics, based from numerous accounts of harassment and targeting. My supervisor had been informed and has even witnessed occasions of this himself. ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My employer processed a paycheck for me made up of a discretionary bonus. Taxes were deducted and everything. However they are holding onto the checks. How long can they do this? It was early 1st quarter 2017 and it's almost mid April.
In addition, they are requiring that I do lesson plans for my day care kids and clean my classroom and will not include the hours I do this into overtime calculations. They say that it is to be paid s... applies to Massachusetts · 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

IF you have FMLA and you get sick from the flu from other employees. How should the company pay you as FMLA from your sick time or not. Our company if you take a sick day you loose a sick day. Not sure this is legal.
if you are on FMLA and you get sick from the flu from other employees, dos the company have the right not to pay you as FMLA sick time. Our company has a policy if you use a sick day you loose a sick ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was fired the day my FMLA was to kick in and waiting for dr. to fill out form and send it back. Does that consider Void since I was fired?
Fired on the day my FMLA was to kick in. My supervisor knew of my Chronic condition and always requested dr notes when I called in. I was eligible for FMLA AND was waiting for dr. to fill out the form... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have to repay tuition reimbursement money?
I submitted my two week notice and my employer told me to not return a week prior to actual resignation date. My questions is at this point was I terminated? My employer is saying they moved my resign... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

In Florida, does an employer have to honor 401[k] contributions wrt PTO paid out subsequent to termination?
A terminated employee is requesting a modification to the PTO payment received to include employee and employer 401[k] match. applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is IVF (in-vitro fertilization) covered by FMLA?
If you are diagnosed as infertile and your only chances of pregnancy is through advanced reproductive technology such as IVF, is the procedure covered by FMLA? applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Can my employer put me on FMLA without consent or contact with me?
I filled for STD, I was denied, I appealed, I was approved. During this time my employer put me on FMLA and took 32hrs. of vacation without consulting me. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Demoted upon return from FMLA
Went to Rehab and returned to work. When I returned I was demoted to a differant level and total pay. I don't believe this can happen since I was on FMLA. applies to California · 1 answer

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

final wage and per diem
my previous employer pays me regular salary and per diem ..He need to pay me couple of months salary ..so when i file wage claim in texas workforce commission can i include wage and per diem ? Thanks applies to Texas · 1 answer

Sister entitled to intermittent fmla
I have a friend who's sister is in a coma ( She had a brain aneurysm burst) She is the only living member of her sister, other than her brother in law. Why isn't she eligible for an intermittent leave... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I have been on medical fmla go 5 months because of my own illness. In fact just had surgery to fix part of what's made me so sick but have more test coming up . My employer just informed me that I only have 33 hours left on fmla but the surgeon has put me
Just want to know what I need to do because my insurance is through work . Also still mot able to work. Do I sign up for disability or what. applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

My employer charge me 100% medical premium even though I worked 1 week out of that month.
We pay $25 of our health care premium. I left on maternity leave April 8, 2011 was my last day. I returned to work on June 1. During this time they made me pay for April premium. I understand I would ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Vasectomy coverage under FMLA?
Is a vasectomy and the recovery/treatment period covered under FMLA? If not, would the recovery and treatment period itself be covered? My FMLA request has been denied. applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

I was employed from 08/13/2012 to 11/06/2015 and employment ended due to reduction in force unrelated to my fmla but while on intermittent fmla my boss was constantly harrassing my absences and placing me on action plans due to those absences I spent many
I have been on intermittent fmla since 08/2013 and the harrassment and all my problems with my boss didn't start until my fmla was active and didn't stop until my employment ended 11/06/2015. I was ev... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Can I be held to a noncompete contract If I was laid off?
After being on medical leave (fmla) I was laid off do to not having enough work. But after appling for another job myfromer employer is saying I'm under a noncompete contract for 12 months. Iam gettin... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What 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

I presented my employer with FMLA papers today, and he suddenly started asking me questions about whether I have been doing my job correctly. I have, but he's had months to question me. Is it legal for him to do so after I've been approved?
I received approval for FMLA on Friday. I told my employer today. My Principal accepted it, but as soon as she left the room, he began question after question about whether I have been doing my job co... applies to Virginia · 0 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

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

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

In Massachusetts, if I already have FMLA for a seriously ill spouse, and now I need FMLA because I have been diagnosed with a serious illness myself and must take treatments, is it legal for the employer to combine the FMLA for TWO seperate patients? Also
I am actually asking for my husband. I am fully disabled with Multiple sclerosis and another serious illness called Churg Strauss Syndrome...and some really horrible side effects because of treatment ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Is this a violation of FMLA
Right befor I came back to work I told my boss that my doctor had released me and I could come back to work, At this time I was advised that I had missed more than I had been there this year and they ... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Do I have to give up my paid vacation or sick day for using an fmla say?
I have fmla and if any employee on my job uses an fmla day, a paid vacation or sick day will be taken away . applies to Illinois · 0 answers

can an employer string you along after coming of medical leave when position is available?
I went on FMLA January, 2016 broke leg. Came back off medical leave September, 2016. Position was given away (RN). I am still employed by company and have to find own job in the system. Every time I a... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

can an employer force you to get approval for intermitent fmla from a third party administrator on a day to day basis?
I was recently terminated from my job because our company's third party they hired sent recertification updates for renewing fmla to the wrong address. no warning was given by my company that paperwor... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Can I sue if I got laid-off whithout notification of any kind while on maternity leave?
I was laid-off while on maternity (mid January) but was never notified by my boss by letter, email, nor phone call. I was told by an employee that they weren't bringing me back. I was notified of this... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

on mat leave, laid off due to lack of work?
I work for a small heating and air conditioning company approx 35 people are employed. I am on maternity leave. I delivered my son on 1/25. I was put on bed rest per the dr 1 week before delivering. I... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Am I wrongly accused
I had sexual relations with an employee once, her boyfriend found out and made her call and accuse me of sexual harassment, I am on suspension now , my work is waiting on a statement from her ,she was... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California · 0 answers

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

My hours are being changed to times I made clear I was unavailable to work. Can I be terminated?
I was poached by my employer on the basis that I was unable to commute to work outside of a 9-6 Monday-Friday schedule. My schedule has changed and now I have to work weekends starting at 9 am. Due to... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Are my rights being violated?
Long story short, i have been granted intermittent fmla by my employer for my son with autism, my 2 previous call outs are being used against me because my supervisor marked them as a no call/no show,... applies to California · 1 answer

Can employers put requirements on FMLA maternity
I am 5 months pregnant, I am due to have my baby in November. At that time will only be employed at my employer for 9 months. They have told me that in order for me to qualify through them for FMLA I ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

FMLA/STD surgery scheduled my time will run out
Filed wc denied their IME came back with different results. I asked my doc for a 2nd opinion, he said yes and gave me the referral. At that time my upper extremities were completely shot requiring tes... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Is FMLA considered being employed?
I received a signing bonus that would have to be repaid if I left the job within a year. Would going on FMLA for 3 months after 9 months of employment and then leaving the job after 12 months satisfy ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

FMLA and resignation?
I had just resigned from my current job and put in my two weeks starting 7/15/16. I just want to take precautions if they decide to accept my resignation before the date comes. I have FMLA and wanted ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Is a company required to pay vacation pay when you leave the job?
I have given my 2 week notice at my job. I am eligible for 1 week paid vacation. Do they have to pay me my vacation pay even though I am leaving this job. applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

Can an employer threaten to drop health insurance over FMLA issues? My mom is getting on the heart and lung transplant list but FMLA keeps saying the paperwork is incomplete.
My mom is on disability and now on the heart and lung transplant list. FMLA keeps denying all paperwork sent in by the doctors and is threatening to drop health insurance. Can they do this? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Domestic partner: do I qualify for FMLA intermittent leave to care for my long time heterosexual domestic partner during cancer treatment?
I have lived with my "unmarried spouse" for years. We are heterosexual, but I know my company offers same sex sex partners the ability to partake in family insurance/ benefits. Are they then required ... applies to Ohio · 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

ee took time off to care for father - was not told it was classified as FMLA - father passed away -
Father just passed away over the weekend - employer was not counting previous time off as FMLA - what is the employer required to do NOW since the father passed away or should do when she says she nee... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can my employer force me to take a day off work before I am eligible to get the paper work to take to the doctor to get Fmla.
My employer will not give us fmla paperwork unless we report off work is this legal? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Where can I obtain the current FMLA document for PA & DOL
I found the following on the DOL website and want to make sure it applies to PA and is current. I do know that the DOL FMLA can only be changed by enhancing it but not detracting anything from it. applies to Pennsylvania · 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

required to work 52 hrs or be fired
A female friend of mine recently refused to work over 52 hrs a week, several other people in the finanical department are on medical leave because of heart attacks and long working hours and she feels... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

If 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

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

Do I have any recoarse?
Sept 2017 I took 6 weeks of FMLA. June of 2018 I had knee surgery and took 6 more weeks of FMLA. Thus far, I have turned in 3 different modifications of duty from my Doctor but my employer keeps refus... applies to Missouri · 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

I live in S.C. and I verbally gave a statement to employer that I was leaving a week ago. the second week I wrote a statement saying I was leaving to go to a higher paying job. I am still employed but they said I quit so I can't get PTO time.
I am still employed until February 20th. Why am I not entitled to my PTO time? Employer states to me that I have to be there a year also to receive my PTO earned time if I decide to leave applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

Can can a company force you to take FMLA if you have enough vacation time and PTO time to cover your absence and you don't want to take FMLA?
Can a company force you to take FMLA if you have enough vacation time and PTO time to cover your absence and you do not want to take the FMLA applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can employer withhold 401k &/or social security benefits because of unpaid health insurance payments while i was on FMLA?
My doctor gave me work restrictions & my employer put me on FMLA while trying to place me to another job which they did not so now i have been layed off. I did not keep up my health insurance payments... applies to Mississippi · 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

i've been on fmla intermitent for almost a year, to reapply do i need to do 1250 hours again?
company I work for is over 300 employees and been there for over 5 years I was told by friends that since I am already under fmla intermittent, I don't need to work 1250 hours applies to Illinois · 0 answers

i am having surgery on a workers comp injury do i need to file fmla and if so what if another medical issue occurs
on workers comp employer gave me fmla paperwork to complete what if another illness occurs what do i do applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can I be forced to take a leave of abvsence?>
I was placed on unpaid leave due to, what I felt was an unsafe request from my employer, I was able to secure notices from a doctor saying this was unsafe, but my employer is pushing back, and asking ... applies to Illinois · 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

The employer now states that were FMLA you have to accrue the hours they have not been giving me the hours on supposed to get every year but yet their employee handbook states otherwise
Ever since the new human resources of taking over they’ve changed everything they’ve gone against doctors note they have gone against FMLA laws applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my employer open up an FMLA claim for me without my approval after an on the job injury?
As a flight attendant my friend had an on the job injury, and after a few weeks found out that her airline opened an fmla claim on her behalf instead of workmans comp. Please advise. applies to New York · 2 answers

We have 29 employees total - are we required to follow FMLA regulations?
We have 29 employees total - 14 in Ohio, 5 in PA, 1 in NJ, 1 in GA and 1 in FL and 7 Over The Road Truck Drivers What do we need to do as far as FMLA if anything - I recall there being a stipulation a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it a violation if my employer loses my fmla paperwork and fails to give me a reply in a timely manner?
my employer also told me that it was not his concern to give me the paperwork that hr had sent him pertaining to my fmla applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

I was hired to work 40 hours per week. I work for a small kinda Triple A company. My employer expects me to have my laptop and company cell phone with me at all times on my time off. If I receive a call on my cell phone and complete a dispatch to a tow tr
Work M-F 40 hours M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, paid hourly. Work for a company similar to a Triple A roadside business. Expected to answer cell phone calls from customers and carry laptop at all times durin... applies to Washington · 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 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

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

Terminated for having baby
During the last week of my maternity leave, my boss called me at home to inform me that he was going to have to "let me go" because " with the baby we don't feel that you'll be able to give us everyth... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

please let me know if this is okay for them to do.
I work at church day care center. We recieve our checks twice a week. Is Okay for them to pay a three week check the week prior or the correct week or a week later at their own descression. We are als... applies to Arkansas · 1 answer

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

I was approved for my FMLA, now my employer is requesting me to release my medical records. Can they do this? In New York.
I have cronhs and have been approved for my FMLA, now they told me to sign a medical release form. Do I have to? applies to New York · 1 answer

Who has a legal right to see my FMLA papers?
I've been told that only myself, my doctor and my HR has a legal right to see my FMLA papers. I handed them in the my HR but my Office Manager somehow had them on her desk when she told me that she wa... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

can my daughter be asked to resign her job and then go on maternity leave?
My daughter recently secured full-time employment (3months ago) She has found out that she is pregnant. She understands that she will not be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act but her employer... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

FMLA Statue of Limitation for Filing in Federal Civil Court
What is the statue of limitations to file a civil suit against an employer who lowers a yearly performance award amount because I invoked FMLA and was out for a few weeks in the past year? I hoped the... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Is it legal to not have employees document their time at work?
I worked at a store that did not have the employees document when they got to work and when they left. We would only be paid for the time that we were scheduled for which did not include the time that... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

My daughter is made to go into work between 7:45-8:00 am and work until 4:30-5:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. She has been forced to leave early on Fridays so her employer does not have to pay her overtime for the week. (He initially told her to take
Hourly wage paid. Work on the admin side in a dental office. Being sent home early on Fridays so my employer doesn't have to pay me overtime after making me stay late during the week to complete compu... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Position eliminated then reopened after taking step down?
I was hired as a manager for a department in healthcare. I worked in this position for a few years and have been with the company for 9+ years. I’ve had meets or exceeds performance appraisals with ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Our practice has less than 50 employees so I don't think we fall under the FMLA rules. With this in mind, is it legal for us to bring an employee back to work at part-time status rather than the current full time status?
Employee is currently full time however we are looking at doing some restructuring which would change her position to part time when she returns from maternity leave. applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I was terminated because my physician filled out my FMLA and STD forms incorrectly, what can i do?
I was put off work for mental stress and anxiety at the work place from my doctor. when given the FMLA paperwork she contradicted herself and my employer fired me. Also i was denied STD pay because sh... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

FMLA rights in Hostile work enviroment
I have had issues with a new Manager on Many occurrences I have taken, on average 1 day a week off because my Fibromyalgia is majorly effected. Been to HR 3 times because my manager reacts with angry ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

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

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

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 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

can an employer make you come to work if on approved FMLA after a surgey
If off on approved FMLA after hand surgery can my supervisor force me to come into the office to work. ? The company policy requires us to be seen by company doctor before returning to work. I applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Do I have any legal rights?
I was on medical leave, as ordered by my physician, and I was terminated with no reason given. I understand Oklahoma is a right to work state and termination can occur with no reason, however, can the... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Employer's right to medical information
Approximately 8 months ago my employer sent a form to each employee for the employee to itemize what prescription drugs they were using, including dosages and times. Supposedly, every time an employee... applies to Illinois · 2 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

Can my boss ask my co-workers if they want me removed from a general work task because of my FMLA?
I have an intermittent FMLA for my personal serious health condition. My boss at work wants to remove me as the lead on one of my daily tasks. I'm on a team of 5, we each are a lead on a daily task. E... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

I'm going out on FMLA for possibly 2 reasons...can I do that?
I am a male nurse (the only one on my unit..rest are female..the other male left too for same reason) and since the arrival of my new, also female (never an issue w prev boss) manager I have been cons... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Job discontinuation due to FMLA use
I have been working at the same company for 23 years with an exemplary record and evaluations. Since I began using intermittent FMLA, however, things have changed. I have been harassed by coworkers, s... applies to Illinois · 4 answers

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

Forced to work for free to collect owed bonus
Myself as VP, another VP and the CEO negotiated a bonus plan that pays a % of profit quarterly. When we made profits it was decided by the CEO that we had insufficent cash flow to pay it so book it fo... applies to California · 1 answer

FAILURE TO INFORM EMPLOYEE INJURED EMPLOYEE OF BENEFITS, AND WRONGFUL TERMINATION
ON 9/11/00 MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED ME WITH BI-LATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL, AND WAS TOLD TO APPLY FOR WORKER�S COMPENSATION. WHEN I INFORMED MY EMPLOYER, THAT I WOULD NEED TO FILE A WORKER�S COMPENSATION CLAIM, ... applies to Texas · 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

Retaliation For Filling A Partial Unemployment Claim. Is This Case Lawsuit Worthy?
I came back from vacation and had my hours cut from 32+ to 8 hours a week with less than a week's notice along with a two month notice of termination of health insurance all this when I was 4 months p... applies to California · 0 answers

Termination during disability leave.
I went on maternity leave for six weeks. I had post delivery complications & spent another 2 weeks on disability leave.While I was still on disability I was fired from my job. Was that legal? applies to New York · 1 answer

Hello, I recently came back from FMLA. And my employer is holding me accountable for the lack of production at my home store while I was gone. Can I be held accountable for something that was done while I was on FMLA? And the biggest question, CAN they fi
Hello, I recently came back from FMLA. And my employer is holding me accountable for the lack of production at my home store while I was gone. Can I be held accountable for something that was done whi... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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

If I am receiving SDI in CA and elect to voluntarily resign, will I continue to receive SDI pay through the 52 weeks if approved by my doctor?
My SDI claim begins 11/7/2016 - I am a teacher in prison, and I didn't have enough hours to qualify for FMLA. I requested a medical leave of absence, which is at the discretion of the Warden. I don't ... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I re-write the non-compete, non-solicit contract myself or do I need an attourney to do it?
We bought an established business which uses independent contractors to carry out our services. We want to update the non-compete and need some help on what is legal in California. We don't want it to... applies to California · 2 answers

Can I be forced to choose between care for a sick child or my job?
I have been on FMLA since 11/04/01 and my company wrote me up for time and attendance while using the FMLA, I appealed the write up paper and now they have changed my schedule and I am in a position t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

While off on fmla do I have to attend manfatory meetings
Do I have to attend mandatory meetings at work while off on FMLA? applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Can your employer revoke your ability to travel when using FMLA for an off the job injury?
I will be requiring knee surgery for an off the job injury. I will be using FMLA to get the time off I need for recovery. My employer states that not only can I not return to work until fully healed b... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Termination while on Sick Leave
I have been off of work on approved disability/sick leave. My doctor requested an extension for leave and it was denied. We are currently appealing it - I'm still off work. A colleague said they may t... applies to Georgia · 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

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

i suffer from drpression and my attendance at work is suffering. will FMLA help with this?
I suffer from depression and my work attendence is suffering as a result. can the FMLA help? applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Fired from att because they say I forged fmla paper but I didn't, what can I do?
Fired from AT&T because they say I forged fmla documents but I didn't. What can I do to get my job back? applies to Mississippi · 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

My job flat out lied to me. Can I sue them
I needed to take a leave of absence because I had to have two major surgeries. I hadnt been with the company long enough to have FMLA so the HR had told me if I quit that I will be able to return with... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

If my wife took a long pre-arranged leave of absence for our wedding and honeymoon, and then went back to work for a week and then they told her that she was unfit for her position and lacked leadership capabilities, are their legal options? Other employe
I think I put all that currently needs to be said in the question itself.. applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Child with disability and reduced work schedule
I have a 5 year old autistic child who does not speak, feed herself, dress herself, not toilet trained and displays destructive behavior. It is difficult for me to find someone to care for her while I... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I have been off work since 1/29/18 I have been going through all these test to find out what is wrong with my shoulders , I seen my doctor and he gave me anti inflammatory medication he had me go on FMLA after he wanted to do ex - rays but it felt like so
So what am I supposed to do ? They said my a FMLA was expired a as of 4/18 and just got a a letter from them Friday and my HR never told me I could of filed for STD a long time ago and I wouldn't be s... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I live in Oregon but am employed remotely by a company in North Carolina, am I eligible for FMLA?
I work full-time for a company that is based in North Carolina. I live in Oregon full time and work remotely. I am about to adopt a child. I would like to take some time as FMLA on top of what my vaca... applies to Oregon · 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

Rap Music Played in Office
My boss and I share a very small office and literally sit side-by-side. He is African American and I am White. He insists on playing music from his laptop. However, many of the songs played are rap so... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I gave a two week notice rather abruptly via email. Two hours later I was escorted out and asked not to come back that they would ship my personal items. I felt like I was treated like a terminated employee instead of someone who just gave notice. Can the
Gave 2 week notice but treated like a terminated employee. Asked to leave same day notice given. Not able to gather my personal belongings or log out of my computer and escorted out of building. Did I... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Have I been Racially discriminated against?
I have been working at my place of employment for almost 6 yrs. I have been a supervisor for 1 1/2 yrs. One of the qualifications to become a supervisor is, u must have a flexible schedule & work full... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

Age Discrimination Claim?
Mark M ma1mck@yahoo.com 5-6-05 RE: Age Discrimination Question Dear Counselor, Last week I responded to an ad for a Street Department Worker at a certain village in Ohio that will hire through the May... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

What are my options other than FMLA if there are under 15 employees where I work?
Had to have extensive surgery on my wrist and will be out of work for 6-8 weeks. We have less than 15 employees so I don't qualify for FMLA. Can they fire me or lay me off? What other options do I hav... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Was I wrongfully terminated from a job I had taken FMLA from and returned to a new background check.
I obtained employment in July 2014, a criminal background was conducted upon hire. Now I try to return from FMLA and my employer requested a new background check which showed me on probation after hir... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is there any law that gives salaried employees some flexibility without using PTO?
I manage a group of salaried traveling marketing managers in a company that typically has had mostly hourly employees. Their salaries are in line with industry for their jobs but it seems that Senior ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

I was approved for intermittent FMLA due to chronic health conditions. SEDGWICK is requiring proof of a particular day I used FMLA for a doctors appointment back in August 2019. This absence was approved. Now, A peer of mine trying to get me fired for per
I was approved for intermittent FMLA due to chronic health conditions. SEDGWICK is requiring proof of a particular day I used FMLA for a doctors appointment back in August 2019. This absence was appro... applies to Nebraska · 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

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

Can I use FMLA to take my terminally I'll father to his doctor appt
Can I use FMLA to take my terminal ally ill father to doctor appt? applies to Pennsylvania · 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

Subcontractors getting paid by the hour not by the job. Are we entitled to overtime?
I work for a company based on Ohio State campus that rents homes to college students. On a average week we work about 50 to 55 hours a week. But during the month of September while the kids are gone w... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Can I ask my employer to give me a leave of absence or lay me off so I can get unemployment
I am in the wrong job. I've been to a psychiatrist who has prescribed anti depressants but he still thinks I should leave. I have no complaints about the company (they did exagerate how good the job w... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Comp time for exempt employees
I work for a local non-profit agency. All employees are considered exempt. I work some weeks everyday 8 hours or more. My job requirements are teaching classes, invoicing, scheduling community classes... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Because my FMLA was used up because of multiple surgeries and rehab, my position as RN on a unit was posted and filled. When I did return to work it was as a greeter in a hospital waiting area for about half my former salary. Shortly thereafter I was aske
Currently I spend about 15 hours per week on these calls. The last refusal alluded to the fact that these calls were not included in my greeter's job description. It would require 2 job titles for me ... applies to Colorado · 0 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

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

Is it ok for my manager to deliver FMLA papers to me in the hospital ? (Unannounced and uninvited)
I was admitted into hospital, I kept my manager informed about my status, she showed up claiming to deliver FMLA papers (mind you I had IV fluids hanging and i was to sick to sign anything). She claim... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

commission to hourly
I am a tow truck driver in CA. My employer has decided to change numerous policies without notice: 1 - we work for commission when we are on call (weekends & night hours), he is changing us to hourly.... applies to California · 1 answer

Inaccurate information given by HR to employee regarding maternity leave
My HR representative gave me incorrect information about the Company’s maternity leave policies. I asked this person in April what the paid leave would be and this person outlined 2 policies that wo... applies to Massachusetts · 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

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

Questions Regarding Non-Compete Agreements and Inventions
Hello, My question is in regard to whether or now the non-compete my company made me sign is enforceable here in Texas. Here are the circumstances: 1. No mention was made of the requirement to sign a ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was hired by an employer who changed owners once and changed their name. I never signed a new non complete with the new company name. Can I be held liable to that old non compete when I left my job?
I left my company, to pursue other options, which may include me providing some same services, but not all of the same. The company I worked for was a sub company of a very large company located in Na... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

if a patient refuses to pay for their completed fmla forms from our surgical office can we hold the papers until the payment is made?
a patient is refusing to pay our charge for completion of their fmla paperwork. can we legally hold them until payment is made? applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

I am in California and I am scheduled to take an approved paternity leave from my current job. I will be applying for Paid Family Leave for 6 weeks of PFL pay from the state. I do not plan on returning to my current job after my leave but will instead sta
Worked at current position for 3 years. My current job pays for a portion of my health insurance applies to California · 0 answers

I injured my back as an LVN in 2004, on my job here @ VA in Houston. No one told me that Workers Comp would cover my leave time used. Since 2005, I have been using my personal sick leave or annual leave to go to my OWCP approved Orthopedic Dr. How far bac
started as an LVN in 2002, here @ VA in Hou. Injured back in SCI unit turning heavy pt. on 4/9/04. Have been using my personal SL or Annual leave to see my OWCP approved Orthopedic Dr. all these yrs. ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What qualifies as
My boss went on vacation for a weekend while I was working. I decided I wanted to quit my job so I WROTE my two weeks notice, put it on her desk along with my things. I only had 2 shifts in the next 2... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

because I have a electrical background from Tennessee I would tell him no .. we should permit work
I am not sure what to do I want to file a lawsuit against him I was made to feel horrible about myself for going to the doctor's even though it was the pressures he put on us at work . He would always... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I got hurt at work doctor put me off work I got on fmla I ran out of time they fired me what now?
I had back surgery the day I had surgery work sent a letter stating I had ran out of fmla and fired me what can I do? applies to Missouri · 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 was injured, HRsaid it was workers comp but havnt given me any paperwork. I am now using m y FMLA
I was injured, HR said 8 weeks later it was Workers comp, she gave me a list if doctors, but nothing else. I cannot work due to severe repetitive trauma and having to use FMLA. IS HR suppose to give m... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

How do I reclaim te taxes I paid upon returning serverance to company?
I received a severance package after being laid off in October 2017, but was rehired in May 2018. I had to return part of my severance in whole upon rehire. The company gave me an amended W2 but only ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

My employer gave me the incorrect paperwork, was given FMLA instead of disability form,. Physician filled out FMLA and submitted, employer call to say they were terminating me, finally faxed the correct form to physician, but said it was too late. I have
I have been out of work for over 4wks due to severe Meniere's disease. My employer provided me with paperwork for my doctor and then contacted me to tell me they were going to terminate me. I spoke wi... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement
My previous employer (Job 'A') is a distributor of building materials where I worked as a sales representative. I am planning on going to work for one of my customers (Job 'B') who are licensed contra... applies to Arizona · 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

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

I'm trying to determine if I'm being barred from rehire at USPS. I was terminated for absenteeism. I was dealing with the complications of my CERTIFIED INTERMITTENT FMLA SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY. Mgmt eventually terminated my services. With good score
Mgmt basically voided my INTERMITTENT FMLA & terminated me. Now when I reapply a yr. later, I'm being sent an email that states I...a disable veteran am not " ineligible " even though I have passing s... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

are claims of violation of FMLA grievable to the end under union contract?
I was laid off wrongfully while under FMLA. My union agrees and filed multiple grievances, including FLMA violation (the union, not myself, is listed as the grievant). I want to fight this with an att... applies to California · 2 answers

I went on maternity leave in April of 2018 upon returning to work on June 28 with a work release my employer told me that my position had been eliminated and she had no position for me. I’m from Texas and understand that it is an at-will state but am I
There was no mention on my position elimination before I went on leave. I was on leave for 2 months. I understand I’m an at-will employee but to come back thinking I still had my pay and position th... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Can I be fired for taking off thinking my fmla was approved only to find out it was not?
I was supposed to start my fmla on Oct 5 due to depression and and stress with everything going and the dr stated he would sign off on it I spoke with hr turned in the paperwork and all the required p... applies to Missouri · 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

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

I gave a 2 week notice with a employer. She told me to leave that day. It's been almost 6 months I have applied with the same county but different job and was told she either put a do not rehire in my file or the county don't do rehires is the legal?
Need advice on question applies to Virginia · 0 answers

If offer letter provides for paid vacation and employee is terminated approx. 1 month after hire should their last check include their unused vacation time for an exempt employee of a public non-profit in the state of KY.
Hired via offer letter. Promptly terminated after 1 month. Us paid vacation due to be paid out? applies to Kentucky · 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

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

With the new Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance in place, does an employer with PTO policy need to allow a separate sick carryover?
Current company PTO policy allows a 5 day (40 hour) carryover. What revisions are needed to allow employees to carryover sick/fmla specific time? The employer would like to make sick carryover designa... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

I had surgery and was off work on short term disability. My doctor did not release me due to complications. My employer never offered me FMLA until the doctor did not release me, now they are trying to backdate. Is this allowed?
FMLA was never offered, I was always told not enough employees and now they initiated it and want to backdate to surgery release date applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My employer is delaying accommodation after FMLA. They also
Was suppose to return to my charge nurse position after FMLA. Employer just informed me that they have reclassified my position to a floor nurse. My doctor has given me restrictions, but employer is d... applies to Florida · 2 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

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

Can 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

Can my employer fire me if I have intermittent FMLA, and I call off for a personal day?. (Other than calling off for my migraines, I show up on time, and do my job )
I currently have intermittent FMLA. (For migraines ) I enjoy my job, but I want to take a personal day. applies to Florida · 1 answer

Im a full time employee we start accruing vaction time with our first 6 months ive been there for 9 but during my 8th month i got injured on the job with temporary disability leave she said if i wasnt out for those 2 weeks my time would have accrued dont
I have earned my vacation time well over 6 mnths ive been there..and the policy is to be fulltime i am and had worked 30 or over every week I have I never worked less then 30 hrs a week since my hire ... applies to California · 0 answers

What is interference while on continuous fmla , certification. My supervisor texted me 3 times to come meet at her office face to face on 3 dates, arrive at 830am. My supervisor texted and said Fmla has nothing to do with meeting her face to face, I'm not
I don't know why I'm needed face to face , I live 28?miles away. I'm on 2 Continuous leaves, my mom elder care and kid is sick in the hospital. applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Nonsolicitation in Consultant Agreement
A few years ago I signed an agreement with the following restrictive covenant (below), for occasional 1-day consulting assignments for Company X in New Jersey. Is there anything in the terms of this c... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

My employer will deny my FMLA and temporary disability if I do not sign a medical records release. Can they do this?
I have a back injury, not workers comp, I have filed my FMLA paper work as has my doctor. They will not process my paper work if I do not sign the medical records release. This seems a lot like coerci... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

my husband is a disabled veteran and i had to get an FMLA at work to help take care of him and protect my job, I was told today that this is why i cant change shifts or move up and they are constantly talking about me i have been with this compant 15 yrs
I have an FMLA on my husband who is a disabled veteran and i was told i could not move up or change positions because of this and several others things, can they do this really need some information o... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I worked at an automotive company for 10 years. In 2012, I got a new manager. This new manager hired on all his former co-workers from another auto industry. My job was to send out reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. My new manager wanted to get
I worked at an automotive company for 10 years. In 2012, I got a new manager. This new manager hired on all his former co-workers from another auto industry. My job was to send out reports on a daily,... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I been out on fmla. Go back cause dr released me. Have a episode of my sickness due to while I was out on fmla. My work tells me after my dr cleared me I can’t come back to work until I’m better
Go complain at hr for a ongoing problem. She turns on me cause I have been sick since my dr released me. Tells me I can’t come back until I’m better applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Forced to start FMLA early
I am 33 weeks pregnant, and have been "forced" by my employer to start my FMLA early. Their reasoning is because I can't fulfill the requirements of my job description. When I asked to see a job descr... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Wrongful termination/slander
Hi MEL.... This is an awesome website. My question is for a serverance pay agreeemnt can I change some of the language in the agreement for example. The agreement is standard and does not include the ... applies to California · 1 answer

Can 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

FMLA/Stroke/termination
I had a mini stroke on Oct. 3, 01. I informed my employer and my doctor wrote a note explaining that I would be out of work for an undetermined amount of time. He wasn't sure what was wrong with me. H... applies to Louisiana · 1 answer

I work 60-65 hours on average in a Monday to Friday work week. Can my employer legally force me to work a mandatory 9 hour overtime day on Saturday even though i have already worked 20-25 hours overtime?
I left work early for personal reasons last Saturday. I was supposed to leave at 10am. I didn't get out until 11am. I had mentioned it to my supervisor prior. He told me to do what I want. That I woul... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Defamation in an unrelated court case
I read in one of your answers that it is legal for an employer to include any statements they want in a court case, and this will not count as defamation. Recently I found out that some horrific accus... applies to California · 1 answer

My employer granted me paid maternity leave for my 1st child, is he allowed to not give me a paid maternity leave for my 2nd
paid maternity leave to non paid applies to New York · 1 answer

Asked to resign when I give birth
I am 7 months pregnant and have been working at my current job for 3 months. Before becoming an employee, I worked here as a consultant for 1.5 years. HR is told me that I do not qualify for FMLA sinc... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Collecting unemployment while on maternity leave if already collecting benefits before leave
Question Currently collecting unemployment due to losing 1 of my two jobs. I will be going on maternity leave in a couple months will I still be granted unemployment benefits even if I am still active... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Asked to work while off the clock
I work for a relatively new company who requires it's employees to do their own "marketing" or advertising. This is done thru handing out materials and flyers to area businesses and placing flyers on ... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

FMLA discrimination?
I’m not sure if I am being discriminated against for being on FMLA. I am working a reduced schedule (32 hours instead of 42 hours), due to my mental health and have been doing so for the last 6 mont... applies to Maine · 0 answers

I work for a GI practice and I have been with the same doctor for almost 35 years. I earned a lot of vacation,personal, and sick leave while in his employment. Because of the economy, in sept 2012 we joined a multispecialty group with the stipulation that
as described in question, I have worked for a the same dr. for almost 35 years. we joined a multispecialty group in 2012 with the stipulation that my earned vacation and sick leave carryover with them... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

FMLA retaliation/perceived disability/hostile work environment/intentional infliction of emot stress
Hi! I have an ongoing problem w/ my employer, a medium-sized city in northeast Ohio. I have been using FMLA every once in a while for the last few years due to a depression condition. All of my abscen... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Migraines-Intermittent FMLA- Salary Exempt Employee
I have chronic migraines, which significantly impacts my day to day life, and I am a Salary-Exempt employee and my company does not have a "sick" policy in place. Do I have to take intermittent FMLA? applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Should performance goals be adjusted when a employee has taken intermittent FMLA?
Total of PFL and intermittent FLMA total equals 30 hours for 2018 so far with more intermittent FLMA time to be reported. Should employer adjust productivity goal accordingly based on non-productivity... applies to New York · 1 answer

Does the Tennesse Board of Nursing have the right to publicly display my expunged record
I am an LPN who has recently got my license reinstated after being revoked in 2003 due to obtaining controlled substances. This was a one time offence and through the support of my local sheriff who k... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Is it legal for a company to give you an ultimatum to relocate or take a severance after returning f
I left for FMLA on April 30,2019, my first day back in the office was July 24, 2019. Upon my return I was told that the corporate office was moving to Plano, Texas (we are currently located in south F... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can a parent take leave for an adult child who is having ankle surgery?
Adult child lives at home with parents, as well as adult child's minor child. Adult child broke ankle in 3 places and is facing surgery. he will need transportation to and from (doctor appointments, s... applies to Maryland · 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

My co workers husband was diagnosed with Colon cancer. She was on FMLA. She sent emails to our manager, supervisor and GM. Our manager told her she could not reapply and she needed her here at work. Can she reapply for FMLA?
My coworker has been out since july with her own illness and at the same time her husband got sick and was placed in the hospital for a couple of months. He was later diagnosed with stage 3 colon canc... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

im currently drawing garden leave and was told i could also draw unemployment is this true
i was working for a company and they are currently in process of closing they gave me my two weeks notice. then laid me off and put me on garden leave i was told that i could draw my unemployment whil... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I gave a 2 week notice at the job at Dillard's in Beqchwood, Ohio. I was told that they no longer accept a notice, and that I was to leave that day, but that it would go on my record that a notice was tendered. I was not paid commission for my sales for t
I gave the required notice and was not compensated. applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I am a salaried employee. I had surgery and was given 2 weeks off for recovery. My employer said I have no vacation pay due to that leave, is that legal?
I was out on medical leave for 2 weeks. I was told by my employer I no longer qualify for vacation time due to my leave. Is that possible? since both vacation and sick pay are two different benefits g... applies to California · 0 answers

Can my employer demote me because I have an FMLA approved disability?
I have become partially disabled with a chronic autoimmune condition (which isn’t visible) and had to take FMLA (specifically intermittent leave) to assist me. My condition and subsequent absences a... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

Non-compete sales related
I think I signed a non-compete with my employer. I work in sales and have held (3) different territory positions North East Chicago, Northern IN and Southwest MI, and 11 key accounts in MI,IL, NY, PA,... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Is the following a form of discrimination?
I work for a 5* resort in Phoenix. I recently thought of braiding my hair.(I am a black female) I came to work one day and another coworker had her hair braided (she is white). Lets just say she lookd... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

WAS TERMINATION LEGAL?
FMLA SARTED MAY 24 SAME DAY OF SURGERY TO PUT HARDWARE IN RIGHT KNEE. RELEASED MAY 26, READMITTED JUNE 6 FOR INFECTION, RELEASED JUNE 11, READMITTED AUG 16 TO REMOVE HARDWARE FROM KNEE. TERMINATED AUG... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Fair Pay - Salary vs. Salary (non-exempt) vs. Hourly
Mel, I have a long list of things I'd like to ask about but will focus on overtime here. The company is an AZ for-profit corporation. Approx 4 years ago I was promoted from the support department to o... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

Can I refuse to sign a non-compete agreement because the "competition" is undefined?
The employer is in a fairly niche segment of a broader field, but defines itself (in other official documents) as being in competition with the much broader field, which isn't necessarily accurate. Th... applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

Does the restoration of position in fmla mean same hours, same duties or can boss change it?
Am about to return to work after maternity leave. asked to change my hours from 9:30 - 5:30 to 7 to 3. two other men in my workgroup have these hours. am the only woman in this group. was called in fo... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

FMLA interference
I am a salaried employee in TN. I am attempting to get intermittent FMLA or a reasonable accommodation to obtain medical treatment. My company uses a 3rd party administrator that I will call LM. LM is... applies to Tennessee · 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

Is a job change legal when an employee is out on short term medical leave
I was out on medical leave for 6 weeks(legionelle pneumonia). Coming back to work I am told that all accounts and people who reported to me have all been removed. only explanation is they did not want... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

I went back from Maternity leave after 8 weeks. Before I went back I asked them to allow me to work on part time basis or reduction in hours just for a few weeks until childcare issues and Dr appointments were done. They denied me that with basically an a
I am salaried employee required 45 hour work week applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

My work week is Wednesday through Tuesday, I punch in on a time clock unless I'm running emergency service calls in which case I get paid from the time I leave my house to the time I get back. If by Friday I have 28 hours on my time card but another 13 fr
I am an hourly service technician applies to Maryland · 0 answers

A bad break to my wrist in an accident(off the job) happened on Nov 1st. My FMLA is expiring on Jan 28, my therapist and I are unsure of my returning at this time to full duties. What will happen to my job if I fail to return?
I badly broke my wrist in an accident-not work related-my FMLA is about to expire. At this time I am unable to perform my duties, even though I have been working with a therapist. What happens to my j... applies to Florida · 0 answers

being fired for being 20 weeks pregnant
I'm 20 weeks pregnant, as soon as my bosses found out I was pregnant last week they told me I have 2 weeks left to work then I have to leave. Today, they took one of my three shifts away. They are slo... applies to California · 1 answer

What is the Florida law regarding employer requirement to pay final pay check?
I gave a verbal 2 week notice of job termination and my employer asked me to leave immediately. My former employer has not paid me for the 33 hours I worked in the last pay period. applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

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

Week of vacation promised be take away .?can that happen
i’ve been working for this company since 2011 I was promised my wages plus one week vacation I receive my one week plus service time accrued extra weeks as of one year you get one week but I got two... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Is this considered retaliation from my employer
Last week I was informed I would be reporting to a new boss because my current boss is leaving. Next day I met w/ new boss and was verbally offered to stay in my current position w/some changes to my ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

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

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

Salary employee but treated as an hourly employee
I worked for this firm for three years. When I started working I was paid by the hour then in February 2000 I received a raise and I was told I will be a salary employee and I will not be paid overtim... applies to New York · 1 answer

FMLA time and Disability
IF someone goes out on disability, can their time be counted as FMLA? applies to New York · 1 answer

If my employer never said u r fired but basically stood over me told me took pack my tools or if I didn't they would put my grooming tools 600$ worth I might add outside for ne1 to take then tell me I'm the 1 who said I was quiting when I never said that
I was asked a week prior to come in early so I did this is on 12/21/16 then out of nowhere I'm being approached by an old manager n the investigator they said oh we figured out the 1st time we were wr... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Releasing an Employee on Maternity Leave
If a small employer (15 employees) has an employee with marginal performance (never documented)who goes on maternity leave and has a temp in the office who is an exceptional worker, can the employer t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I am on intermittent FMLA, my employer wants to move me into a position that will cause me stress and aggravation to my health conditions. What are my options? I think it is a punishment for calling off because of my health issues. I think they want me to
I have fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis and arthritis. I'm on intermittent FMLA. My employer is putting me in a position that will cause Stress and aggravation to my health issues and will cause me to mi... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Is it wrongful termination if my employer lets me go after my baby bond is over? I informed them while on maternity leave that I was interested in more time off to bond with my baby. I filed online for paid family leave and they approved it. I did not rec
Wrongful termination Baby bond/ Family leave applies to California · 0 answers

Full Time to Part Time status is original signed off letter still legally binding?
I relocated to Raleigh to work at a Geotechnical Engineering firm last November. I received a relocation bonus to pay moving expenses and it states in my contract that I would have to repay the bonus ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Ask a current ee to fill in temp basis do we have to pay them the same wage?
Employee was handled clerical tasks is out on FMLA until Dec - prob longer - job duties have to be filled or we do not receive funding from the state. If we place somone in her position on an interm b... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Unpaid overtime, overpaid taxes and constructive termination.
I was trained to be a serviceman for a vending company in Texas in January of 2002. I was paid an hourly wage of $10.00, that went to $12.00/hr in January of 2003, after being rehired (I worked for an... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Exemption with timecards?
I am a salaried worker making 35k per year as a marketing writer. They recently enforced a new rule for ALL employees (Salary and hourly) that you must clock in and out every day. They said if I leave... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can a old employer owe me maternity leave pay that i never recieved
I just found out walmart has unclaimed money for me. Its from 2007 when i was employed there. I went on maternity leave but never paid. Could that be what it is. applies to New York · 1 answer

Wrongful termination in Kansas/ discrimation due to disability
Hi! I was employed at a call center in Kansas for 2.5 years. After a lengthy battle with my employer, I was finally granted a reasonable accommodation which was to join the work at home team. In addit... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

FMLA - coercion
I was out on FMLA from my job of 2+ years at an NGO while my terminally ill brother was in the hospital and when I returned to work after 9 weeks they had hired a new director in my sub-dept. We do no... applies to New York · 1 answer

Does the employer have the last say in what are reasonable accommodations? I'm returning from ADA leave of 6 months(HR policy allows for up to 2 years), but requesting accommodations before I return. I gave many options for time flexibility (psychologist
I have requested several accommodations for a mental health & other related disorder for my return from an extended leave (falling within my employer's leave policy-past FMLA). Because I had so much m... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

Can my boss send me home if my doctor put me on light duty for a week? plus I won't be getting payed for the week my boss wont let me work
I went to the doctor and he gave me a note to go to work just on light duty work for a week I did not injury myself at work and my boss sent me home and told me to come back after the week but I will ... applies to Maryland · 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

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

Bonus withheld
I recently received an "unacceptable" performance evaluation from my manager. The evaluation is inconsistent with feedback provided throughout the year and contains factual inaccuracies. As a result o... applies to Texas · 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

can my work deny me fmla if i got hurt on the job and was off 5 months?
I got hurt at work ( I work at a hospital) and was off for 5 months. They recently made me come back even though the dr they sent me to didn't think it as a good time. They threw in my face that I onl... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

In NC can Intermittent fmla be used to take a T1D child to & from achool
Can a parent of a T1D child use intermittent fmla time to take child to school and pick child up from school applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

In NC can I use my intermittent fmla to take my T1D child to & from school each day?
Have intermittent fmla for my 11 yo T1D daughter, she was diagnosed 10/5/16. I have been working at my current job for 10 years. She will start at a new school this upcoming year & the start & end tim... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have any legal rights if my employer won't let me go to my therapist appointments?
I have been attending therapy sessions, as well as seeing a psychiatrist for over ten years, with wonderful results. I need to see these professionals regularly both to maintain my current medicine re... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Must I pay back relocation expenses after being laid off
I have a relocation agreement that I must pay back the expenses if I leave employment. My employer has made me take 2 weeks mandatory unpaid leave. The terms of the contract state that they must offer... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is it legal for a company not to honor your two week notice and ask you to leave early?
I gave my notice, in writing on July 13, stating I had found another job and that my last day of work would be July 30. On July 20 after completing my shift I was told I was no longer needed to work, ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

My employer said hes changing the work week starting today and he's holding a week so next week we only get paid for today. Is this ok?
my boss came to me today and said that he was changing the work week, we will still get paid on the same day which is Friday so I don't understand.. he is also holding a week's pay which means that ne... applies to California · 0 answers

can an employer have an extended holiday (labor day) and require hourly employees to use a vacation day or accept a non paid day and can they require a salary person to use a vacation day
business is slow therefore the company decided to extend labor day to include Tuesday as day off and have hourly employees use a vacation day or take a non paid day off and have salary people use a va... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

slander
This question is in regards to my father. He worked for an IT consulting company that assigned him to a large company where he worked for a couple of years. Last week they told him that a cleaning lad... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Does granting maternity leave depend on the recovery time given by the doctor?
The HR at my wife's job denied her 12 weeks of maternity leave because the health certificate from her Doctor said she will recover in 8 weeks. Her job has more than 50 employees and she has worked at... applies to Maryland · 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

Do i have a potential lawsuit?
I've been working for this company as a private duty caregiver for a little over a year, working 60 hours a week. Last October I found out I was pregnant let them know, and I still was working 60 hour... applies to Ohio · 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

maternity leave turned to lay off
Im due to take maternity leave very soon. I gave my boss enough notice about my maternity. When he got back to me in regards to the leave, he told me the company didn't have enough money to pay for my... applies to New York · 1 answer

Due to my pregnancy my Dr put me on overtime restriction. Since overtime is mandatory it takes away from my FMLA. Where I'm confused is most overtime is on an as needed basis to cover if someone calls in on another shift. If no one volunteers then someone
I'm not allowed to work overtime for the duration of my pregnancy. I'm using FMLA to cover the overtime that's mandated. Mandated overtime is on an as needed basis. And majority is covering when someo... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Is there a very affordable lawyer that I can be referred to? For I need legal advice.
So my job tried to release me while on medical leave but it seems they were trying to find loop holes into letting me go. I understand the business expect of things for they said they were releasing m... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Can my employer change my schedule for intermittent FMLA (chronic condition)?
I have a chronic coniditon that will cause me to miss work during flare ups and I've been approved for an intermittent FMLA. I'm an hourly supervisor and my managers are trying to adjust my schedule f... applies to California · 0 answers

I am a medical provider who signed one of my patient's FLMA paperwork which was approved by her employer. She has notified now her employer is harassing her during her medical leave and asking her to agree to a demotion today or negative disciplinary info
I am a medical provider and signed FMLA paperwork for one of my patients. The employer approved her FLMA, but has been calling her and harassing her almost daily. Her employer called her today, asking... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

I’ve been cleared to return to work but my boss is barely scheduling me.
I’ve been cleared to return to work after being on fmla. My boss put me on the schedule for 8 hours this week, and nothing so far on the future schedules. I’m a ft employee with 18 years at this c... applies to California · 0 answers

I have a job offer letter and completed my 1st performance evaluation-
I received a job offer letter in May 2011 to include pay increase, vehicle, gas card, cell phone, vacation-amounts are given. I completed a performance evaluation and received meets or exceeds on ever... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I am in Pennsylvania and our employer informed us this past week that any vacation time that was earned last year and carried over this year is no longer available to us as vacation time. It has been placed into a
I am in Pennsylvania and our employer informed us this past week that any vacation time that was earned last year and carried over this year is no longer available to us as vacation time. It has been ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I had a mental breakdown due to stress and anxiety from work. The more I tried to do wht was asked the more I was told I was wrong and written up. The treatment I received enhanced my mental state to the point of
wanting to end my own life. And that was told to my employer. The last day I was in the office I was repremanded as usual and advised them that my doctor felt I should be in a hospital program and tha... applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

If you have a note from your health care provider that you are fit to return to work after FMLA can your employer question it and have you seen by their own physician (in this case employing company is a hospital)
employer is a hospital - wants employee to have exam at the hospital when returning back from fmla even though employee has OK to return to work from their own health care provider applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

Since june 1 I have been out on injury and I filed for fmla, I haven't received no pto or sick pay, I recently recontacted my employer hr department which said they was checking into it no one ever called, now its July and they won't let me borrow against
I broke my ankle June 1st, and unable to work for 3 months, I was on bed rest, I notified my employer and my doctor faxed paperwork, I applied for fmla, but I haven't received no pto or sick pay and t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

Can my wife get FMLA to care for her adult sibling, who has mental disability, and had a near fatal heart attack recently? His care giving mother (who also has my wife as POS) cannot care for him since surgery?
Mentally challenged 52 year old sibling of my wife was cared for by his mother (age 87) since birth; but his recent heart attack has left no one to care for him but my sibling wife. She is POA for bot... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Can I file for unemployment if I go ahead and walk
I have complained on numerous occasions asking for help loads of hob duties that have been dumped on me in the process of a change over to another company that bought out. I have since talked to HR ab... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a supervisor ask specificaly how many sick leave hours I have taken for my child?
I have requested a transfer to another area that is closer to family in order to have their assistance with caring for my son. My son has a disease which causes him to have frequent reoccurring high f... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

I was told after requesting to start FMLA that I would lose my exempt employee status and be put on hourly. HR has since changed her mind. Do I have a claim?
I'm a salaried employee. I recently had a picc line put in. I turned in a man for sexual harassment last summer 2016. Since I have had work taken from me and when I asked about FMLA I was told by our ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Assistance is needed
I'd like to find an attorney to deal with an unwarranted demotion. I have a stellar record as a manager. All of my evaluations have been very high. I've received monetary compensation for having such ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I just started working at CVS as an Operations Manager. I was assured by hiring manager, that I would be working 40 hrs each week. I have a text from the hiring manager, confirming that. My 2nd week of employment, my store mgr. cut my hours to 30. He said
I gave up unemployment + another job offer to work at CVS. It was made clear to me during interview, and through a text message that I would be schedule for 40 hours per week. I wouldn't have taken th... applies to California · 0 answers

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

I work at a restaurant that normally closes at midnight except for the weekends they're open 24 hours I'm a server and my employer hired me to work the 3 p.m. to midnight shift. My employer has had me in training of which I am now complete that he had me
I got hired at a restaurant back in November 2015. When I accepted the job it was for a shift from 3 p.m. to 11 pm. They advised me that while in training I may be required to work a few overnight shi... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Question regarding PTO Payout
Hello... Our current PTO policy is to allow full time staff to accumulate up to 720 hours of PTO. After they reach that limit, they are unable to accumulate additional leave time until their balance g... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

I had a stroke..and I was fired
I wanna know if, it was right for my employer to fire me....I had a "stroke back in Jan.28, 2001...The last day I worked was Jan.26, 2001..I am still under doctor's care for the stroke..I was out of w... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Can I lose built sick leave
I am a county employee with 856 hours of sick leave,we are allowed to build 720 hours,in 2011 there was a memo issued that stated any employee hired before 1990 there was no cap on sick leave, I was h... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Do employers usually drug test when returning to work from fmla due to a non work related surgery?
Recently had surgery on my wrist do to a non work injury. Do employers usually drug test upon returning to work from fmla ? applies to California · 0 answers

I am suspended from work but my job is telling my patients, in order to; make sure they do not leave the practice, that I'm out on medical leave . I am getting calls from patients of mine who are worried about me and it's causing me extra stress on top of
I am suspended supposedly for one day and I have not been able to get in touch with anyone to let me know what's going on but now, I'm receiving texts & phone calls from patients who were told that I'... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Former Employer Not Adhering to Their Non-Compete Agreement
I signed a non-compete with my former employer. I am in the 3rd month of a 24 month non-compete. The non-compete stating that I would be paid a specific amount of money for the duration of the non-com... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

FL co. terminated me after FMLA, stating "unable to reasonably accommodate me w/my MD restrictions.
I am a Florida RN. Have been employed with my company for 6 years. Had Total knee replacement and took FMLA starting Sept 21, I have Lupus also. Company dragged their feet in accommodating me with my ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my employer deny my return to work? Doctor did a fit for duty certifcate saying I could return.
Employer states the doctor was unclear and she needed more info. and as a result, I couldn't return. The doctor stated I can do light duty,(meaning no strenouous activity). My job doesn't entail doing... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I receive compensation and damages if I was the only one punished for a new policy?
This occured over three weeks. Week 1, my employer sent out a text message saying the tardiness of the staff will not be tolerated and being late will lead to a one week suspension. Week 2, I was late... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can I be written up for not calling off 30 minutes before my shift if I have ups that occur anytime?
My department policy is to call off 30 minutes prior to my shift, however I have intermittent FMLA for flare ups that can happen at anytime and I let them know as soon as I am able to but I recently r... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

Not Provide An Accomodation
I have stage IV cancer and receive chemotherapy treatments. I'm also a school teacher. I have made several accomodation requests to my employer to move me out of such a high stress position but I eith... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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 dont know what to do...
I've been with my employer for 4 years this October. Not long after I started my postion in the company which was customer service. I became very ill and had to be off of work due to my illnesses. I f... 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

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

Job restructuring during maternity leave
I work as a supervisor. I will be taking maternity leave in May. Can the company restructure my dept. in my absence? So that upon my return I only have responsibility for half of the dept? applies to Ohio · 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 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

Do we have to provide workers' compensation coverage for our ex-pats? We already pay their US withholdings and the equivalent for their residence in the UK.
We have an employee in another country and he gets paid through our local bank and it is auto deposited to his bank here as well. We pay his fed withholdings here and the equivalent of the UK SUI. We ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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 position as a Director Of Operations has been eliminated. I was a full time salary employee. I also have a property management business which I run separately from my home. I am going to file for unemployment. Am I still eligible? Do I include this in
I run a business from my home and I am a full time employee. My position was eliminated from my full time employer. Do I have to claim or report my home business while filing for unemployment. Am I st... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Discrimination & Retaliation
I am a female engineer in a large company and am currently on the medical leave. I received a letter from my employer that my job position is eliminated due to the organiztion's restructuring and down... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do I have same rights as colleagues if our dept. was eliminated while I was on med leave?
I have been on disability leave due to being diagnosed with Leukemia resulting in having a bone marrow transplant. During my leave, my department was eliminated and most associates were given the choi... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can an employer 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

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

Is it legal to put a perdiem employee on paid investigative leave and then pay them only for shifts they were assigned to and then leave them off work without ability to pick up more shifts, so they don't receive any pay while investigation lags
applies to California · 0 answers

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

state of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients still need to be taken back at 5:15, 5:30 causing me to work Overti
State of Texas. non- exempt position in medical clinic. Front desk 8 to 5. 1 hr lunch. 40 hour work week. if I come to work every day on time, take lunch, but Drs constantly running late so patients s... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Why are they doing an internal investigation over my termination?
I was notified via phone call that "We are going to find out were you really are in the disciplinary process and we will get back to you with the results." Prior to the mentioned phone call I was fire... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

am I still entitle to my earned paid vacation even though I gave my 2 week notice in massachusett
I just gave my 2 week notice at mcdonalds I'm a manager there for 18 months there policy is after a year you receive a week earn paid vacation and when I request for it they told me no now I gave my 2... 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 be terminated for excessive absenteeism even though my Supervisor told me to take the week off, I used paid sick time, and I also provided a doctor’s excuse for the entire week?
Can my employer terminate me even though she told me to take the week off due to anxiety/depression medication issues, I used my paid sick hours to be off, and I provided her with a doctor’s excuse ... applies to Louisiana · 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

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

Can I still work for an existing client if I leave my present employer?
I sold an Indiana company over ten years ago in which I had a non compete if I left the new company within a two year period of the sale. This has since expired. I am now an employee in the same compa... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

Is there anything I can do ?
I am writing you about a problem that I am having with my employer. I was put on Administrative Leave yesterday, 10/6/09. The customer was verbal assaulting me and I decided to remove my self from thi... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Can a person be penalized for missing mandatory overtime if it occurs during their vacaton?
He has an excellent work record for 7 years. He works in a meat plant on the production line. They decided the week of that the sat of the week and after the 2nd week will be mandatory overtime. They ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I work with out of Troy Michigan and from home for their client which is. Major Client company.
I work with job out of Troy Michigan and from home for their client which is. Major company. The job is a technical advisor thru chat services, I was hired in April of 2017 started in june 2017 end of... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Do I have a claim in civil court based on these facts?
I sent a letter to hr director because I felt my rights were violated. After an investigation by the hr director, my claims of a hippa violation by my supervisor and also claims of fmla violation of i... applies to Oklahoma · 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 I collect unemployment
So they let me go because somone in the office accused me of being disruptive in the office where a door was shut and saying insubordination But yet when I was told to punch out and leave I did punch ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

State of La. Have intermittent leave papers in due to chronic migraine that was approved. Took my first migraine day, then leave dept needed more paperwork stating when chronic condition would end. No one knows. Dr told them this. Asked mgr if I could use
Discrimination disability applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

So i was recently fired and within this year i was paid one week vacation when before i was getting two weeks. There defense is because i was thru an agency for 4yrs and then got hired thru the company they say they DONT need to pay me my second week but
Can i get my second week vacation paid off after been fired applies to California · 0 answers

I had surgery 5 weeks ago. My doctor has signed my paperwork stating I cannot return to work until next week but my employer is trying to deny my claim for the full amount of time Is this legal
I had surgery 5 weeks ago. My doctor wrote me out of work for 6 weeks but my employer is only approving 4 weeks. Is this legal? Should the full 6 weeks be covered since my doctor has that on the FMLA ... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Is it legal in OK for and employer to call and employee weekly while on LTD?
I've been on FMLA and receiving STD, my STD has end and I'm now on LTD. My employer calls me weekly asking for a return date. I have provided them with the Attending Physician Report. My employer is n... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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

If my employer has approved a week of vacation and advised later it wasn't paid.
My employer approved a week of vacation and upon my return they advised me that I was only eligible for one week that year and subsequently they will not be paying me for that week. Don't they have to... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can my employer require me to exhausted my PTO before using disability benefits?
cfr 825 207 (d) says substitution of accrued paid leave is inapplicable when on disability leave employer said they front load vacation, we don't accrue so the regulation does not pertain to us. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is this legal?
I have been working for a company for 5 years now. I started out salary, and after 5 years they have decided to move me to hourly. Which when i was working salary I was working like 84 hours a week. A... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Internal auditor fired for internal audit findings, being disabled, and being on FMLA.
I was an internal auditor at a non profit receiving federal funds. I believe I was fired as a result of defamatory remarks conveyed to sponsors by a staff member regarding my performance as a result o... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Hello so I started working for a small vet clinic on Dec 12/07 and was discharged on 3/25 after being called stupid I told the Dr I would not carry a conversation until he could respect me. He then told me then get my things and leave. I signed a contract
Hello so I started working for a small vet clinic on Dec 12/07 and was discharged on 3/25 after being called stupid I told the Dr I would not carry a conversation until he could respect me. He then to... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Hi, im here in North Carolina. I am an Administrative Assistant and recently had to take an immediate medical leave of absence do to medical issues. I have not heard anything from my employer and they will not return or answer my phone calls. I never even
No communication from my employer while on medical leave after back surgery. applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

30 Hour Work Week Health Care Benefits
I'm moving from a 40 hour/week job in Texas, to a 30-hour/week job in Florida. Here in Texas I get health benifits but in Florida I will not be provided with the company health insurance plan. The Hum... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is there a limit to the number of years you can invoke fmla due to a chronic illness covered by ADA
I have a chronic illness covered under ADA. It is a lifelong disability. Is there a limit to the number of years I can invoke Fmla? applies to Florida · 0 answers

I am a salaried employee: Can my permanent mandatory schedule be 50 hours a week?
I am a salaried employee, when I was hired I understood that meant that I would need to work as many hours as necessary to get the job done. I did have a regular schedule posted as 40 hours a week, bu... applies to California · 0 answers

Promotion not given due to Maternity Leave
My employer told me I was not given a promotion, specifically, because I was on Maternity Leave. Is this discrimination? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can I deny sick pay after an employee gives thier 2 weeks notice?
An employee has given their 2 week notice of termination. She is trying to use up her sick time because we do not pay it out when employees leave. Can I put a policy in place that we do not pay sick o... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can FMLA be used for a sister?
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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

If employer is forcing us to use up all of our combined PTO, does that violate the NJ sick leave law
Currently have combined PTO in NJ. Employer has recently started requiring us to burn through PTO based upon how much we have left. They want us to even use when we have < 20hrs. NJ implemented in 201... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

In CA, I am on FMLA for 3 months, my company told me that I have to turn in my company car, are they allowed to do that?
In CA, I am on FMLA for 3 months, my company told me that I have to turn in my company car, are they allowed to do that? I don't have any other means of transportation. applies to California · 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 I be terminated if I was approved for FMLA caring for a I’ll mother from cancer October 30th, mother past 11/5 I take iLL afterwards suffering from anxiety hypertension depression chest pains doctor give me a doctors note 11/30 stating I am u Dee he
Approved FMLA end of October 2017 to care for mother that had cancer mother past 11/5 I took ILL 11/30 my doctor gave me a note stating I’m under her care from 11/6 and can return 1/3/2018 I took it... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Can a company take away EARNED paid sick time?
My mom has accrued over 500 hours of paid sick leave. A little while ago the company she works for decided that they were no longer allowing employees to acquire paid sick leave, but could 'bank' the ... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Sudden Demotion, pay cut, and being told to take it or leave. Help?
I work for a Verizon call center where I am (was) a QA Auditor. Recently, I've been told that they no longer have "part time" so they will be demoting me to the sales floor (cold calls - which is wher... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I was asked to leave work because my employer thought I was exposed to covid and was not. should they pay me through covid sick leave
my aunt was exposed and because we work together they asked me to leave. I did not test since I wasn't exposed. Once my aunt test negative they asked us both to return. They paid my aunt through covid... applies to California · 0 answers

I have an issue with my current employer which has made working there stressful on me. I have put in to leave at the end of April but want to leave sooner. My question is on asking for a severance package. While it would be hard for me to prove unpaid ove
I have an issue with my current employer which has made working there stressful on me. I have put in to leave at the end of April but want to leave sooner. My question is on asking for a severance pac... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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 was fired for dishonesty, I have fmla . I picked up extra work and had to call In sick for it . I provided doctors notes , the findings that I indeed had a staph infection and also daycare documentation. They said that they are not questioning my illnes
I was terminated for dishonesty , I have fmla , I picked up additional flying . I had to call out sick for . I provided doctors notes and also the finding of my illness which was a staph infection. I ... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Can I be forced to work evenings if my wife's doctor has filled out an FMLA form stating I must be with her in the evenings?
My wife has multiple autoimmune conditions that debilitate her at times, and cause many sleep issues. She is often incapable of driving or preparing meals for herself. Her doctor filled out an FMLA fo... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I be denied STD as an employee on straight commission?
my husband is being denied STD due t the fact he is paid o straight commission. He receives a W-2 and is an employee not a sub-contractor, but the Ins Co. is citing their requirements listed in the po... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

freelancing while you have a full-time job
I work for a national trade magazine and freelance for local papers and magazines as a second job (since magazine editors don't pay much to start with). I've been doing it for more than five years. Re... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

travel expense reimbursement for a W2 employee
I had interviewed for, and subsequently received an offer for W2 subcontract employment from a contracting company in NY state for work in NY state. I am a resident of Florida. Both during the talks w... applies to New York · 1 answer

I had an emergency situation I had to leave work for and I was extremely distraught at the time. I briefly told my boss about the circumstances I had to leave work for and confided in him as it was very personal. I returned one hour later and I had calmed
I would like to know if my question relates to a defamation of character suit, discrimination and slander. I am emotionally distraught over this. Please help. Thank you. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

lay off while pregnant
I am going to be laid off July 1st, 2005 but I am 4 months pregnant and my due date is July 3rd. This way I am unable to go on maternity leave. I would like to know if the company should pay for my ma... applies to California · 1 answer

Forced to leave because of a hostile environment - do I have cause for a suit?
I was recently forced to leave my job due to the incredibly hostile environment at work. My employer was well aware of the situation , ( caused by another employee ) and I am wondering if I have cause... applies to California · 2 answers

my wife is on FMLA and her supervisor everyday is texting her
my wife is on FMLA and her supervisor everyday is texting her and saying how others can't take off because she's "not at work". She's continued to ask when she'll be back and she's needing her back as... applies to Utah · 0 answers

Concerns before giving two weeks' notice
I have been offered a job via email and have accepted via voicemail and a conversation with an office secretary. However, the person I need to speak to regarding employment details and a contract is o... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Final pay after two weeks notice
I've put in my two weeks notice, my manager took a while to submit the form, approx. 5 days after. She never submitted the payroll form and claimed she will do it my last week on Monday. She also said... applies to California · 0 answers

I just started collected unemployment in PA. However, I was lucky and started a new job on February 13, 2017. Can I still claim my unemployment benefits for the week prior, before I started my job? Only the one week, not the week I started my new job.
I just started collecting unemployment in PA. However, I was lucky and started a new job on February 13, 2017. Can I still claim my unemployment benefits for the week prior, before I started my job, w... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

Can I be fired while on Long Term Disability
I was a Manger of Audit for a fortune 34 publicly traded company here in Atlanta Georgia. I was fired after a year of being on Long Term Disability after being completely disabled and incapacitated (D... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Removed from the schedule even though I have a last week of work
I handed in my two weeks notice on the 1st due to getting a new job, but then on the 3rd I came in and discovered I was removed from the next week's schedule which should be my final week. All work we... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Do I have a case for constructive discharge?
I have been working at a medical office for 6 years as an administrative assistant and my employer recently told me that I would have to start working in the clinical part of the office. I do not have... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

NJ Law questions regarding removing your personal items and packing it up, and sent it other facility HR Dept. z at any another city, while you are out on medical leave?
on medical leave 6 STD and extended 3wks due to emergency surgery. Employer had hospital note to extend it. Nothing from employer 1wk and 1/2 about job situation of been fired and/or relocated. applies to New Jersey · 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

2 week notices
I have never actually quit a job, but now I am about to. What are the laws on giving a two week notice? applies to Minnesota · 1 answer

Maternity leave and vacation.
I have recently returned back to work from maternity leave. I resigned shortly after my return as I was offered a new position with a new employer. Upon my resignation I was faced with harsh treatment... applies to New York · 0 answers

I was approved for intermittent leave of absence but my son got worse I had to leave my job a ceasers entertainment in ac nj I'm I eligible for rehire
I was approved for intermittent leave of absence but my son got worse I had to leave my job a ceasers entertainment in ac nj I'm I eligible for rehire applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

My mom has accrued over 500 hours of paid sick leave. A little while ago the company she works for decided that they were no longer allowing employees to acquire paid sick leave, but could 'bank' the hours that they had earned up to that point. Recently,
My mom has accrued over 500 hours of paid sick leave. A little while ago the company she works for decided that they were no longer allowing employees to acquire paid sick leave, but could 'bank' the ... applies to Idaho · 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

Im a federal employee and every year in january they hand out vacation planners for us to mark the time we are requesting for vacation. If its approved our supervisor checks the approved box and then her intials. Mine was approved . So when the time came
*My vacation planner was approved. *I requested one week in May 8-17 & July 10-17. I had no problem when i return in May and i filled out my leave slip when i returned from vacation in May. * Ive been... applies to California · 0 answers

I work for a public hospital in the state of Oregon. They have had a policy in place for many years which allows an employee to elect to cash out PTO time and have always paid the cash out at the employee's regular rate of pay. They recently announced tha
I am a union-represented employee at this public hospital. Our collective bargaining agreement states that PTO cash out will be "in accordance with the Hospital's established PTO cash out policy in ex... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I worked for a transportation company and was the only African American in my position in the country. I was asked to resign and leave the company. I asked what did I do to be separated and told to disregard. Months later I was contacted by Law Enforcemen
Employers whom want to get rid of their employees by other than honorable means and then cast the employee as nothing when they won't leave on their time frame. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can my employer change my position from part time to full time
I have been working at my company for 10 years. The last 5 of those years have been part time (24 hrs per week). I was told on Monday that they no longer want part timers and that I can come full time... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can an employer change your schedule without notice while your on fmla
I have been off work with my company since September 2018 with the schedule of 6-3pm. My fmla will end in about two weeks and I have not been contacted by my job regarding any schedule change. I recen... applies to California · 0 answers

Can someone on Workers' Comp be put on Family Medical Leave
If someone was injured on the job and is receiving Workers Comp can the employer, without notice to the employee, put them on Family Medical Leave. If so, when the 12 weeks for Family Medical Leave ha... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Can an employer terminate you, then put you on admin leave for an undisclosed amount of time?
I was given a letter of termination on a Friday because I did not renew my teaching license. On Monday, I was contacted via email and told since I chose involuntary termination over resigning that I a... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I got rushed into putting my two week notice
Their was a situation that everyone hated me and i said i was giving my two weeks notice the following week but they said now so i was rushed into my two week notice applies to Texas · 0 answers

South Carolina. Do I qualify for unemployment benefits if I cannot work for my employer for a period of 6 weeks because of Carpal Tunnel surgery. My employer doesn't have FMLA and isn't firing me but isn't paying me.
I have had elective surgery for Carpal Tunnel syndrome (although I probably could not continue to do my job unless I had it) in South Carolina. My employer does not offer FMLA (less than 50 employees)... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

Financial help during maternity leave
The company I work for has unpaid maternity leave up to 12 weeks. Is there any supplement help within the State of Ohio (temporary disability, ect). I would like to take advantage of spending the time... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Overtime in a 80 hour week
This an hourly question. We get paid every other Friday,(bi-weekly)for the previous 2 weeks of work. Is it possible for the company to take any hours over the 40 from one of the two weeks that has ove... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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 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

Can one be forced into a new role when the position is eliminated?
My employer of 15+ years usually provides options when a position is eliminated: to relocate to another department of their choice or to leave with a severance package. However, they are not offering ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

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 put in a 2 week notice in Florida at a job I've been with for 4 years I had a week vacation left and they said that they would pay me out on that like they did on a previous empoyee and now the day of me getting my last check they tell me they are not g
Help applies to Florida · 1 answer

Refusing to sign non-compete - wrongful termination?
3 years ago, I came from a long employment situation (business closed) to a new company and brought many longtime customers and the resulting business. That's why I was hired. First employment agreeme... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Employed with a company for 12 years. Received a right to sue letter in 2006. I did not follow through, however after I resigned in 2011, five years later I have discovered the company retaliated by using my FMLA against me on my separation form. The sepa
Upon applying for my previous position this year, I did not receive an interview. Requested to see personal file July 2016. Discovered the information above in the question. Yes, I did miss a lot of t... applies to Michigan · 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

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

I have several permanent conditions ie: Type I Diabetes, OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, on occasion there are flares that require that I call in to work. My employer provided me with the WH 360 E form to be completed by my physician. My physician c
HR department provided me with WH 360 E form, my physician completed form in detail for intermittent leave due to flare up of my illness. Insurance carrier denied my FMLA request as they state I did n... applies to New York · 1 answer

What am i required to pay someone who works for commisssion after they leave
i have just been given notice that my construction manager is leaving. he is paid a base salary plus commission. the commission is pad at the end of the job, after completion and customer is satisfied... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Federal Contractor, company lost contract, now pay docked for vacation
I am a Federal government contractor. A few months back, my employer, GTS, retroactively changed their leave policy in anticipation of losing the contract (which they did). They changed the policy so ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

My employer provided a termination notice stating that our termination date would be March 26th. They’ve just mentioned this week that they would like to extend our employment. They have not given us any additional letter and they said that if we wanted
The termination letter says March 26th is our termination date but the company wants to extend it for our particular store. They said if we want to leave on the 26th we must resign, it will no longer ... applies to California · 0 answers

need a lawyer expert in medical contracts
I am a cardiologist who is planning to leave my group and work with a local hospital..I have bee with my group for 2 and1/2 years.my original contract ended in september, 2002.we never signed a renewa... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Does my winter break count towards my 12 weeks of FMLA time?
applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Does your FMLA time start from the date your condition started?
Does your FMLA time start from the date your condition started? applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

I just returned to work after being off from medical disability. my weekly salary was cut because I cannot work the 46 work week, is this even legal? I am only able to work 40 hours per week. Also, since I work in Sales, I will not be getting the same amo
Have a disability, came back to work. Weekly salary at 46 hours per week, but restrictions limit me to 40 hour work week. Salary was cut, and also will not be getting same potential customers as co wo... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

If I give my car dealer employer a 30 day notice of retirement and he lets me go can I collect unemployment ? This employer never had anyone retire before. Some have left for other employment with a notice, and being told just to leave. Most seem to leave
Just trying to decide whether to give a reasonable notice or no notice applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I went out on medical leave and when i came back my boss told me to go into a fabrication position. I was previously a supervisor. I have done everything asked of me. Now they are telling me i need to take a pay cut. To the tune of 10 dollars an hour. Is
Employer wants to cut pay after i came back from medical leave applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

I'm a salaried nurse manager in LTC. My boss tells me I can't leave after my 8 hour day. Can he do t
Nurse manager in LTC. My DON tells me I can't leave after I've already put in 8-9 hours and I'm working floor shifts and not being paid for them. I want to know if that's something I can fight. applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

I pay into Paid family leave if i get sick can i use it
if i have an illness can i use paid family leave applies to New York · 1 answer

Is telling clients that an employee is on sick leave, when they are not, defamation?
My clients are calling me very concerned because my employer is telling them that I'm on sick leave when I'm not. applies to Florida · 0 answers

Leave of Absense and Worker's Comp
My husband got injured at work. His assistant manager was there when it happened. The next day when the store manager came in they told him about it. He told my husband that he should not come in the ... applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

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

Can an employer demote me after I've had medical leave and now on dialysis?
I was admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. They also found I'm having kidney failure, which means I'll need dialysis, 3 times a week. I informed my employer about what was going on... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My legal rights using sick/FMLA time
I have been using sick time and FMLA from a large corporation for treatment of severe depression and anxiety for the last 2 months. My doctor has filled out ample forms requested and recently was aske... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Is my non-compete valid if client no longer contracts with my employer?
My non-competition agreement states that I cannot work for a client of my employer (we'll call it Client A) if I performed work for that client in the 12 months prior. If I leave my company, and Clien... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I recently started a new job and didn't disclose that I was 35 weeks pregnant when hired. I had my first day of work yesterday and upon being given their
I recently started a new job and didn't disclose that I was 35 weeks pregnant when hired. I had my first day of work yesterday and upon being given their "personnel manual" they stated that you had to... applies to Ohio · 3 answers

Can city make changes to notice of suspension and change to dismissal?
Im a citygov employee as a transit operator. I had an incident last aug2016 and had a meeting with my superintendent and union rep, outcome was a proposal for a 3day suspension. I was released back to... applies to California · 1 answer

Can 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

i can't even buy groceries right now-must less pay for a consultation
can the company you work for call you in the office on friday after you have worked all week and get your check on monday and tell you that your check will be half of what it was the week before. you ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was hired to be weekend supervisor, but due to another job commitment I would need every 3rd weekend off. This was agreed to. After 2 weeks into the position, Manager was let go and an interim Manager came, well 2 of them, they would work alternate 2 we
hired as the weekend supervisor with every 3rd off. now the new manager is stating I am not meeting commitment. I feel they have already offered my position to another co-worker which was denied my po... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

Office has a 35-hour work week. Do I get straight pay for 35 to 40 & then 1.5 over 40
Our company has a 35-hour work week. I sometimes work an extra 10 hours a week, for which my company refuses to pay overtime, saying I have to "adjust" and take time off the next week. They say we don... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Change Required Hours per Week for Salary Employees
I have worked for an Ohio company in a salary position for the past five years. I do not have an employment contract with this employer. I was recently informed that the hours I was required to work d... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

can someone diagnosed with irritable bowell sydrome qualify for intermittent fmla?
applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

My daughter was in hosypital for 5 months I was on fmla an they fired me
Car accident applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

We have an employee that was approved for FMLA with a frequency of use stated as
Details in question applies to Illinois · 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

My boss is making us stay until 4:30pm but let's everybody else leave early for the holidays, just because HR reprimand him for not being fair with us we clock in, others don't, so he even fired HR for defending our rights they never told us we can take 2
Is that relatiation? Since my boss was reprimanded by HR he's treating me very hard he won't let us leave early for the holidays but other's he does. He had a pattern of practice for 29 years until no... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Hi , My name is subha and i am doing it job as a contractor for a client and w2 for recruiting company (employer) . Right now i am pregnant of 11 weeks . so if my client fire me who is responsible for my maternity leave ? My recruiting company will do ? s
About maternity or any other leave ? applies to Georgia · 0 answers

can employer suspend employee at 4 am in morning for what their opinion is of the employees third and final allowable write- up
Ive been on intermittent FMLA for 4 years now and have severe IBS that has worsened throughout a horrible home buying experience. and as changes in human resources evolved to changes in how I am to in... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Non-compete issue
My wife worked as a sales rep for one year with a local radio station. After she began with the radio station she was asked to sign a contract that included a non-compete amongst several other things.... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

While out on maternity leave my leave was extended per doctor for health issues making me unable to work about 4 more weeks. It was denied by our insurance company. I returned to work after the 4 weeks unpaid. I appealed the insurance companies decision.
While out on maternity leave my leave was extended per doctor for health issues making me unable to work about 4 more weeks. It was denied by our insurance company. I returned to work after the 4 week... applies to Kentucky · 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

WeHave changed owners and the new owners have dropped all of our accrued sick time. Is this legal?
I have been employed with this company for 22years and had approximately 300 hours of sick leave. The company now has a new owner/name and our sick leave was taken away. Is this legal in Alabama? applies to Alabama · 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

I resigned, and now my hours are cut to nothing in the final week despite planning events. Rights?
I gave three weeks notice to my employer because I am an Event Coordinator, and had two events in those three weeks. I saw one event through, but a week and a half before my resignation date they told... applies to California · 1 answer

I am a current supervisor at my job I gave my employer a two week notice and since then they're telling me that they're going to demote me and cut my pay for my two week notice is this legal and do I have any recourse to fight this
I work at a mail distribution center for UPS I am a shift supervisorI gave a two week notice and the very next day I was demoted and my pay was cut I would like to know if this is legal and if not wha... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months then get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. Is it illegal for me to collect the paid leave from one
I was laid off due to COVID (after being on furlough for 6 months). I am being put on paid leave for two months the get two weeks severance. I accepted a new position at a different company as well. I... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can an employer force employee to take leave of abscene without pay?
Can an employer force an employee to take unpaid leave of absence by force without any reason of mistakes ? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Do I have a lawsuit against my employer for lost wages and emotional damage?
In April I found out I had a brain tumor, and had emergency surgery. I went on disability and FMLA. When the FMLA expired I was not recovered from my ordeal. The HR dept. for my employer sent me paper... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Repayment of Signing Bonus and Relocation Expenses
We have an employee that was paid a signing bonus and relocation and signed the agreement that he would have to pay both back if he left before 1 year. He is leaving after 4 months and wants to only r... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Travel to and from work is included in my 8 hr work day could I get a shift differential?
I am a K9 Handler. My shift is 4am-12pm and they include my travel to and from work into my 8 hour work day. So basically I get 2 hrs travel and work 6hrs on site. I have to be at work by 5am and was ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Contract position for 1 year, clause stating may not leave before then
I am thinking about taking a long term temporary position with a staffing company. However, I was told I would have to sign an agreement that I would not leave the position for one year for any other ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is my boss required to pay anytime I worked before I quit (not including 2-week notice time)?
He told me that he does not have to pay me the 2 weeks before this week if I plan to quit today. Is this legal? On my last day, do I get my final paycheck with everything that he owes me or do I have ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

My husband was fired. Now they are refusing to pay final check.
My husband was talking with his employer this week about a raise he was promised. My husband went into work this morning and his boss told him, "I am accepting your resignation." When my husband said ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 employed with USPS as RCA for 9yrs part time, non union member. I have had two kidney surgeries in the last month and my kidneys are still full of stones so my problem has not been resolved. I have had my FMLA paper work filled out along with
I have been employed with USPS as an RCA part time non union member for 9 yrs. I have Kidney stones really bad and worked for 6months in pain before finding out it was my kidneys to the point it was s... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Has this Non-compete gone too far?
My employer wants me to sign a document stating if I leave the company I will not have ANY contact with their clients. I wouldn't mind if it said I couldn't speak badly about the company, etc. but to ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Where do I stand when a boss or directors goes through a personal item while I am not at work?
There was a issue at work last week where the boss assalted a family member in the building. A doctor has now signed me off. I have a coworker who has mentioned that they have been at my desk where I ... applies to California · 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 i take leave due to no child care for the summer
i am in need of some assistance. is there a leave i can take for the summer due to having no cost effective child care for my 6 year old and still be able to retain my employment? applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

I was approved for FMLA , however my employer is stating that I violated Employee Handbook policy.
Am I protected? applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Does my employer have to save my job?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Harrasment in the work place
I was hired by the city in Feb 2002 in a specialized feild in which i have 18 years of expereince for a better quality of life 300 miles from my hometown. After my probationary period in which i recei... applies to Florida · 1 answer

can I sue the union for failure to fairly represent me?
I was a Flight Engineer for an airline (A) that terminated all it's Flight Engineers. A breach of contract greivance was filed and at arbitration it was determined that the airline was wrong and it wo... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Even though i am required to work 50 hours a week my employer only pays me 40 hours for a week vacat
my employer requires me to work a 50 hour work week but for a weeks pay vacation only pays me 40 hours is this legal. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I was rehired as an employee of a county government, when rehired the HR department used my original hire date to pay vacation time. They even increased my time on the old anniversary date. I went on FMLA and my time was audited and now they have taken aw
Hired in 2000 worked for one county dept., changed county department in 1-1 2013 and let go in 12-31-2014. Worked part time for 3 months same county department then hired full time by different county... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If I don't turn in paper work for a personal leave of absence while I am out on workers comp can I be fired. Indiana
I was injured at work and the workers comp insurance company seems to be paying everyone but me and now my boss wants me to take a personal leave of absence. applies to Indiana · 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

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

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

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

Terminated while on FMLA
I was terminated from work while on FMLA. I submitted the paperwork that the doctor filled out. They said it was not filled out correctly and needed the doctor to redo it. They said they mailed the fo... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Statute of limitation for repayment of relocation bonus
I left a job in WA in just 4 months and my contract states that I will need to repay the prorated remainder of my relocation bonus. How long after I leave can the company ask for the repayment? I flat... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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 have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compensation for the weeks I do not work. My company is in T
I have received a furlough from my job and it is without pay. I work every other week. During the week I work I get paid, during the week I am furloughed I do not. Am I eligible for unemployment compe... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Selective enforcement of non-compete
I am a consultant who left my former employer 8 months ago and began working directly for my client. While at first encouraging, my former employer later learned that my 'opportunity' was for contract... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

can my employer require me to pay for my benefits while off on fmla due to surgery?
non union government employee applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Hi...can an employer legally limit hours to less than 30/week?
Our company needs to cut expenses and has asked all to not work more than 30 hours/week. applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Do we have an discimination case?
I was working at a retail store for 6 yrs & I was a supervisor there for almost 2 yrs. Before I quit, I notice there was major differences in the pay rates. I felt like it was unfair but I didnt say a... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

What rights does a employee have that has been placed on medical leave for anger management. His employer told him was fired, than after a meeting told him needed medical theropy for his issues and plaved him on medical leave. if he does not return to emp
My husband has had several accounts of anger issues at his work. The company he works for has no HR department and is a sawmill. All employees use harssing words toward each other and fits of anger ar... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

If my hire date was pushed back and my raise and vacation and sick time not given is that illegal and can i sue or bring a formal complaint
Original hire date is Oct 2014 went out on federal medical leave in June 2015 for 6 weeks was told that hire date was pushed 2 months due to my leave and I could not get it or my raise applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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 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

Can an employer be allowed to not let an employee leave the workplace during an employer paid break
My wife works for JoAnn Fabric and was told by her supervisor she could not leave the store during her fifteen minute break as it is a company paid break. My wife works part time in the state of Orego... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I work for a company in MI where the headquarters is in WI, does the new Michigan Sick Leave Law apply to my office?
My company is based out of Wisconsin but has offices all over the US. Michigan recently passed a Sick Time Law that required employers to give employees 1 hour of sick leave per every 35-40 hours work... applies to Michigan · 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

Unpaid wages, overtime and expenses as independant contractor.
I worked as an independant contractor as a physisian with a Locum company based in Florida. The actual work "client"- hospital was in Columbus, OH. Prior to assignement I was promised a daily rate of ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

What activities meet the criteria "contact two employers" each week?
Do the following meet the criteria for the week: 1. Applying for two different jobs at one employer? 2. One interview and one job application for two different jobs but same employer? Does interview t... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Recently fired for being absent while my son with special needs was hospitalized!
I was recently fired for “excessive absences”? (My 7 year old special needs child was hospitalized for a chronic illness) Eligible for unemployment benefits? Discrimination case? I happened to be ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I have PTO is there anyway that they can not pay me for that time?
The PTO is approved for next week and I would be paid for it the week after and I do not want to go back to this job. applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Severance pay following two week notice.
I was fired when I submitted my two week notice. Am I still entitled to get paid? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I've been with the company 19 years and my record is vir
I need your help because I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. So, I was suspended from work without pay for one week. No investigation needed because I owned up to a mistake I made. Keep in mind I... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

exempt employee that works 50-55 hours a week has just been told to only put 40 hours a week on the time sheet. Is that right?
exempt employee that works 50-55 hours a week has just been told to only put 40 hours a week on the time sheet. Is that right? I do a lot of overnight travel and put 12 hours due to starting around 7 ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I'm a Walmart associate of 24 years and they are doing away with my job code. Rumor is they have maxed out at 5 weeks as of April 1st, but in the past it has been one week of vacation per years of service, can they legally do this for my position has seve
Walmart is changing the name from Personnel Coordinator, to People Lead and we are having to reapply for the position. In the past they have offered severance, now us long term associates are rumored ... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

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

Can an employer withold a discretionary bonus b/c you were on maternity when the bonus was awarded?
My employer has a discretionary bonus program that when we work there for 18 months we enter a pool and receive a bonus at the end of each quarter if the company is doing well. This program is not in ... applies to Iowa · 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

Am I mistreated because of discrimination?
I was diagnosed with advanced cancer after I joined the company for about 5 months. I had to take two 6-week leaves for very hard treatments. I told my manager in details regarding my illness and trea... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can I still take my vacation time after giving notification of resignation?
My employment contract says vacations will not be honored after employee leaves firm. I have to give 8 weeks notice and want to take my vacation at the end so I can leave 6 weeks after notification gi... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

What are the laws in Arizona if an individual signs a contract of two years with a company 960 a week and the company now decides they're going to pay whatever they want after the fat does that company have to honor the contract my work is not a question
What are the contract laws with company which is employer and employee for a 2 year contract what does the company have to honor at a set rate of 9 64 week plus a 175 per week in per diem for the next... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Unpaid commission wages (employment contract breach), employee in Texas, employer in California
I live in Texas, but work for a California employer (public company). I am an executive with salary and commission structure as part of my compensation agreement, among other benefits. When repeatedly... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can the HR manager say that he needs to "get with corporate" on FMLA approval? I really feel uncomfortable about this since it has my medical condition on the paperwork. I meet all criteria easily. Thank you.
applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Female discrimination
I have been in a customer service "supervisory" position with a company for close to 2 years with the understanding that I would be promoted to manager (I have 10 years prior managerial experience).Af... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employer is closing down the business exactly one week before my anniversary date and is refusing to pay my one week vacation pay. He did promise it to me verbally when I was hired, but I have nothing in writing. Can I still get my vacation pay:?
My employer is closing down the business I work for exactly one week before my anniversary date when I would have earned one week of paid vacation. Am I still entitled to my vacation pay? He has nothi... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

Wrongful Termination
Do I have any chance of winning a wrongful or constructive termination case based on the following: Wrongful constructive termination I live in a community in PA. It is a HOA. For the period of 5/05 -... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Can I enact a non-competition agreement with a 1099 contractor?
I am in the process of getting ready to hire a commission-only salesperson (1099 employee) for my business, but I am having a difficult time understanding whether or not I can enact and enforce a non-... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can an employer make you work 80 hours over 2 weeks before you get paid overtime?
I work in corrections in wv. we went from bi monthly payment to bi weekly and they changed there policy so that we don't get any overtime till we reach 80 hours because 1 week we may work 48 hours and... applies to West Virginia · 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

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

How long do I get off work when my child is born?
I am currently 37 weeks pregnant. I have a c-section scheduled in 2 weeks and have had the fmla paperwork completed, turned in and approved since july. I have since only used one day of fmla where my ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

What is the shortest possible time you can file a court case in a State or Fed. court?
RE: Employment Discrimination, including Retaliation and discrimination for reasons of National Origin, Age, Sex/Gender as well as Prohibited Employee Policies/Practices by my employer. NOTE: This cas... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a full time employee in NJ be asked to leave due to low census after coming in to work and only
If we are currently full time employees can we be forced to take day off or leave early from work due to low census? Or is it volunteer basis only? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I am on FMLA for severe sciatic pain, stage 3 breast cancer and anxiety. I have been on this since 2014. My supervisor is now telling only the people in our department that we can't go to the bathroom or I can't go there to rub on pain cream on my buttock
I am on FMLA for severe sciatic pain, stage 3 breast cancer and anxiety. I have been on this since 2014. My supervisor is now telling only the people in our department that we can't go to the bathroom... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Am I intitled to overtime?
i work for a movie theater in Iowa and they tell me I'm not in titled to over time due to it being the entertainment business. Is this correct? I tired looking up these laws online but very hard to fi... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

Split FMLA time?
Me and my wife both work for the state of Oklahoma and our HR is telling us that we can't both take 12 weeks, but that we have to share it. I have searched every law I can find and nothing says that s... applies to Oklahoma · 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 had a mini stoke in Sept due to stress and my Dr. says its work elated. he took me off work until jan 12 and my employer put me on FMLA... I have the approved papers. I got a call today from my employer that they want me to come in and go over some fina
I had a mini stoke in Sept due to stress and my Dr. says its work related. he took me off work until jan 12 and my employer put me on FMLA... I have the approved papers. I got a call today from my emp... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Can I get severence if I'm not fired, but ask to leave instead?
My employer is unbearable. He is the worst manager I've ever had. I've reported him to HR on two different occasions, due to his inability to manage in a professional manner. I've been with my current... applies to California · 1 answer

I'm on Major Medical Leave. Can my employer contact my provider and ask personal questions about my condition?
I"m on major medical leave due to work-related stress. Can my boss contact my provider and ask personal questions about my treatment? applies to Indiana · 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

Can an employer put an employee on leave of absence without there permission or asking for it.
Can an employer put an employee on leave of absence without there permission or asking for it. And force them to give them my medical information or record applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Do we have to change the name of our plan to Sick Time or Sick leave or can I leave it as PTO as long as the guidelines stay the same?
We have a PTO plan in place but because of the new law do we have to change the name of our plan if we still only want to keep one plan? applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Clock in time, and garnishment for non-payers
My employer requests us to be at work at a specific time, however, we are not allowed to clock in until we are needed. We cannot leave, due to the employer not knowing when we will be needed, yet are ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Law in NY?
Recently, my fiancee got layed off from a company he worked for for nine years. They called him into the office and handed him only a check for one week severence and sent him on his way. I have been ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

i have been at my job 18 years, my supervisor has been harassing creating falsification
where I worked at There were two Seniors that were unhappy about the way the administration interacted with them and ignored their at communication about their concerns. the seniors did a TV interview... applies to Texas · 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

How do I find a lawyer willing to prove defamation of character, discrimination and slander destroy
I was subjected to a hostile work environment that made it impossible to do my job. My direct supervisors (The Board of Directors) board took progressive actions to undermine my authority, slandered m... applies to California · 0 answers

I gave my 2 week notice but iam owed a week paid vacation am I still entitle to my paid vacation
I'm entitle for my week paid vacation but I gave my 2 week notice am I still entitle for my week paid vacation applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My husband was fired 2 weeks after earning 1 week vac. Should he get paid for that?
My husband was fired from Dollar Tree after 8 months. Reason: Over the course of 8 months, he forgot to take 2 - 10 min. breaks and one 30 min. lunch. Is he entitled to get paid for that earned vacati... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can my wages be cut for no reason?
Ten years ago I was asked to take over another person's job duties and my pay was increased 13% as compensation. Three years ago I realized I was being underpaid, went to my boss and HR and both went ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I worked the whole week of my schedule and was scheduled to be at work on Monday morning at 9 a.m. My DM was waiting on me along with another DM I’ve never seen before. I was read a script and terminated in lieu of notice without having any discipline w
I worked the whole week of my schedule and was scheduled to be at work on Monday morning at 9 a.m. My DM was waiting on me along with another DM I’ve never seen before. I was read a script and termi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

I just found out that I am "ineligible for rehire" after an industrial leave. What are my options?
Hi. I was employed with a national Health Care Organization for over 13 years, before sustaining an industrial injury. My leave ran out before I was able to return to work, thus my employment with the... applies to California · 1 answer

My branch manager made going to work horrible she would do things to make it look as if I were messing up , so I out in my notice after a bit over a year and a half of this treatment , I put in a two week notice was allowed to work out a one week notice t
The branch manager at the company I just left made going to work horrible she would make it look as if I was messing up after a year and a half of this I turned in a two week notice , I was allowed to... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I work for a company in california who is an at will employer. I am giving a 2 week notice tomorrow but have heard they terminate people on the day they resign. Do they have to pay me for my 2 weeks?
I work for a company based in california. They are an at will employer. In the employee handbook it states that a 2 week written resignation is preferred but not required. I am resigning with a 2 week... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

can I take legal action against my proir employer
I had foot surgery and was to be out for 8 weeks. My previous employer had me come back one week after surgery even though I provided a doctors note not releasing me from my doctors care. While at wor... applies to California · 1 answer

Can my employer force me to leave early to get rid of overtime hours?
I start early and work late. My boss makes me leave early to get rid of my overtime hours. So instead of 5 hours of overtime, I'll end up with my regular 40 hours and maybe an hour or 2 of OT applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

I Have 80 hours of vacation time that i have not used, but i have already put in my 2 week notice because i got a better job else where. Do i loose my vacation time paid? I Live in Missouri
I have 80 hours of vacation time i haven't used yet. i put in my 2 week notice and am working my 2 weeks respectively. i have just earned 80 hours of vacation after my 3rd full year from working at my... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

my doctor has not released me to return back to work
my employer says that my FMLA has ended and that my job will be terminated, what can I do. Am I eligible to receive unemployment compensation? applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Why Human resouces will not do anything about my continuous harrassment/age discrimination?
I filedd a grievance that was not investigated properly, reported to EEOC in 9/10 for being retaliated against. I was offered an option to leave it open, or they could investigate. I decided to leave ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I recently submitted my two week resignation letter & my employer is not wanting to pay me for accumulated Extended Illness Benefits & Paid Annual Leave. They are denying the pay out due to me being on disciplinary action with probation. This write up is
If a write up against me was NOT issued in good faith and based on some lies, can my employer now not pay me for my accumulated EIB and PAL due to me being on disciplinary probation from this illegiti... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

If an employer chooses to include PTO or Paid Time Off towards
New attendance policy is being rolled out and our PTO time has always been included in OT calculation. PTO is still being under the new policy will still be included in our overtime calculation EXCEPT... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Is it legal to pay me a base salary and require me to work 50 hours per week?
I work for a pizza franchise and I am the general manager here. I have been doing this job for almost 2 years now. When offered the position I was told that I would be paid a base salary which was gre... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Layoff regulations
I was layed off after nearly 8 years right before going on maternity leave. I was offered a job with a 3rd party doing the same job for less benefits. Others who were layed off got a severance package... applies to California · 1 answer

My bosses boss told my co-workers that I would not be coming back to work. I had been off for some months due to physical issues. He did not tell me at all, just those I work with. Is that illegal, or just inconsiderate?
I have been off work since January 21 of this year. First due to a total knee replacement and was on FMLA for 3 months. Then I continued to be off work as pain in the opposite leg gradually got worse,... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Fired for FMLA time related to a settled Work comp case
I worked for a local utility company as a repair technician. I was involved in a work injury in 1993. That work comp case settled in my favor awarding me lifetime medical coverage. In 1998 I had shoul... applies to California · 1 answer

I HAVE EYE PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE ME TO SEE THE eye doctor every once in a while for laser treatment or A SHOT IN MY EYE. CAN I BE ON FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE?
I HAVE DIABETES. I HAVE BEEN GOING FOR TREATMENT OF LASER AND INJECTIONS IN THE EYES WHEN THE DOCTOR TELLS ME IT IS NECESSARY. CAN I BE COVERED BY THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT? applies to Pennsylvania · 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

does my employer have to hold my job, can i be fired?
I'm currently out of work on disablity incurance The incurance is a benefit i pay for through work.I am out due to a mental health issue. I am allowed 26 weeks of paid leave. does my employer have to ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am allotted 1 weeks vacation. I am taking next week. it also happen to be the week of Christmas and I get that day paid. Do I not get another day of vacation because of them overlapping?
I run a bulk route for CocaCola applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I’m currently on paid approved Short Term Disability (since May 3rd 2018). I’ve had to have emergency surgery and will have more very soon. My Director called me a couple of weeks ago to send me documents that I had to read through stating my company
I’m currently on paid approved Short Term Disability (since May 3rd 2018). I’ve had to have emergency surgery and will have more very soon. My Director called me a couple of weeks ago to send me d... applies to North Carolina · 0 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

My 1099 contractor quit without a two week notice breaking his contract do I have to pay him his final check
My 1099 contractor signed a contract stating that it is required to give a two week notice prior to leaving however he quit without a two week notice and now I'm in a bind to find a replacement and ca... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Negotiating a 30 hour work week
If I approach my employeer to negotiate a 30 hour work week, are there any laws stipulating what benefits must be provided in such a case? applies to Virginia · 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 I get my job back or am I entitled my annual and sick leave pay?
I recently fired from Fl Dept of Corrections for Violation of Agency Policy during my probationary period but they wouldn't tell me what it was. I was actually fire from he say she say. There was no i... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

Employment Agency Overtime Laws
I work for an employment agency. My work with that agency, sends me to two different businesses. I work 30 hours a week at one company and 22.5 hours a week at the other. Although I am working with tw... applies to California · 1 answer

I'm on FMLA due to anxiety that has exasperated due to my new manager. I blew the whistle on him for the hostile environment, sexual harrasment, misuse of company and his obvious retaliation towards me. To understand my position I run and ensure all SOP'S
I'm on FMLA due to anxiety that has exasperated due to my new manager. I blew the whistle on him for the hostile environment, sexual harrasment, misuse of company and his obvious retaliation towards m... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Hi I am currently employed in Tennessee I have a job coming up and I have vacation time accrued and approved I want to give a notice of one week. Is it required that my company should pay me if I use my vacation for my last week notice?
Wanting the compensation I am deserved applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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 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

If my company closes due to underperformance, can i get unemployment benefits after my maternity lea
i will stop working 4 weeks before my due date (I have a long drive to work) my office has 3 employees; another location in GA has about 20 employees. it appears as though my office will close while I... applies to New York · 0 answers

Non-compete
I went on leave 6/15/09 and then was fired on 12/15/09. Does my non-compete start when I went on leave or when I was fired? applies to Ohio · 2 answers

My employer contested my unemployment but didn’t contest my coworker who was getting 38 hours a week to my 8-16 hours a week during COVID. Had to end up quitting due to school closure . Can they pick and choose which employees to contest ?
I worked for my last job for over 10 years. When COVID hit I had 8-16 hours a week and then school closed down for the year . Ended up having to quit , but was already filing unemployment before that ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

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

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

On medical leave and won't allow me to return to work.
Worked for 20 years for big 3 company. On disability for depression/anxiety from work at the company and put into supervisor role and not trained nor paid for that duty. Put on medical leave by compan... applies to Indiana · 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 calculate how many fmla hours I use because the hr manager doesn't do it for us. I call her on a regular basis to compare what she has to mine. My calculations where off by eight hours. Now they want to write me up. Is that fair?
I calculate how many fmla hours I use because the hr manager doesn't do it for us. I call her on a regular basis to compare what she has to mine. My calculations where off by eight hours. Now they wan... 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

Can my husband get paid family leave to take care of me for 2 weeks after surgery?
I'm trying to find out if my husband can get paid family leave to take care of me after surgery for 2 weeks. And also without giving his employer a 30 day notice. applies to California · 0 answers

what is the differ of a second opinion if the diagnoses are the same/FMLA?
Why am i asked to have a 3rd opinion when the second diagnose is as My doctors, what is the contrast of them? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My company is now stating that employees MUST use ALL of their PTO time before FMLA will start. In past an employee was able to use their PTO to
Thanks applies to Florida · 0 answers

Position eliminated while on disability
During the time I was on short-term medical leave my salaried position was eliminated. For the first six weeks I was receiving full compensation. Now I'm receiving 70% of pay since it is now considere... applies to Texas · 1 answer

How should I proceed with employer's retaliation & false theft claim?
My employer put me on a 2 week unpaid suspension, claiming I mishandled $1,800 3 months ago, while they investigate! The week prior, I had disputed their assessment that my employees would not get a b... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Letter stating I will not return to work.
I have been on medical leave for 10 weeks. My doctor extened me another 5 weeks. When I informed my employer of my extension, they reminded me that after 12 weeks they can no longer hold my job. Then ... applies to California · 2 answers

In Illinois, is it legal to be forced to sign a letter of resignation while in the throes of an acute PTSD attack for which you have in FMLA protection that specifically prohibits any meaningful self decisions to be made during such an attack while at wor
In Illinois, is it legal to be forced to sign a letter of resignation while in the throes of an acute PTSD attack for which you have in FMLA protection that specifically prohibits any meaningful self ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can an employer stop me from working because he wants to talk to my doctor?When I have a release.
I Had surgery and a week later when I returned to work with a doctors release.he told me I can not return to Work until he has spoke with my doctor and a week later I received a letter stating that th... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I was placed on leave pending a Fitness for Duty evaluation. Although I was cleared to continue employment by a number of Doctors; I was fired from my job. Do I have the right to sue?
Placed on leave 3/11. Sent a letter on 3/17 to complete Fitness for Duty evaluation. Deemed disabled on 4/28. Cleared for return to work after completing Fitness for Duty examination on 5/18. Was fire... applies to California · 0 answers

Company I work for offers FMLA after a full calendar year, I have only been there 10-11 months and don't qualify. I take a few weeks off when baby is born and when I return in told my job is gone... Can they do this?
I am in Dallas, Tx applies to Texas · 0 answers

retaliation because of winning grievence, ie violations of FMLA rights, and malishes harasment.
the retaliation against me has caused a breakdown. What can I do, and what steps do I take. applies to California · 1 answer

I am taking guardianship of a new born baby with in 24hrs of birth do i qualify for care of newborn
Do i qualify for fmla or cfra? applies to California · 1 answer

quit job with just cause. but only worked 1 week
I worked for a company for over 7 years. I left this job for other employment. I started the new job and only worked for this company for 1 week. I quit this company after one week because they did no... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

If I am a salaried employee and work over the 44 hours I am suppose to can I get overtime?
I am on salary and it is set at 44 hours per week. I average anywhere from 50-60 hours per week and it is documented through a time clock. Am I eligible for overtime pay? applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can my employer impose a fee on my check every week just because she has to write out a live check for me?
She is demanding all employees get direct deposit and I cannot due to credit issues so she wants to charge me for writing me a live check every week. applies to Arizona · 0 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

Retaliation and pregnancy discrimination, all-in-one!
I recently called HR's attention to the poor behavior of my supervisor, regarding comments she had made about pregnancy and family leave. As this would soon affect me, it was urgent to get it out ther... applies to New York · 1 answer

I HAVE BEEN OFFERED 2 SEASONAL YEARS ON DISABILITY USING MY SICK LEAVE AS THE PAYOUT, DO I HAVE THE OPTION TO FIND OTHER EMPLOYMENT IMMEDIATELY (GOVT) OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT 2 YEARS TO FIND OTHER EMPLOYMENT?
GAN I OBTAIN OTHER EMPLOYMENT WHILE RECEIVING A SEVERANCE PACKAGE (EMPLOYMENT - CURRENTLY GOVT.) WHILE USING SICK LEAVE EARNED WHICH IS MY SEVERANCE PACKAGE)? applies to Alaska · 0 answers

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

Non-competite clause in new job offer
I sell products to salons and am considering leaving my current job to go to a competitor. The new job is requiring me to sign a non-compete. This would prohibit me from working for any other company ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

in florida i just recently put my two week notice IN and i have 82 hours of pto left and they are saying i am supose to use it or lose it > dont they have to pay me for it as in my offer letter that was signed it dosent state that i lose it ? l also have
i signed an offer letter 8 monthes ago and two points one was a sign on bonus to be paid 1250 per quarter to make a total of 5000. it dosent say if i leave i lose it as i signed with them and no where... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I am getting ready to give my 2 week notice. I have approx. 48 hours of accrued PTO that I am wanting to be paid for. I am in Florida. How do I ask for this? I know that they have paid PTO to someone else a couple of years ago that had given 2 week notice
I work for a large automotive group and I am getting ready to give my 2 week notice. I have approximately 48 hours of accrued PTO, that I expect to be paid in my final check. How do I ask for this and... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is it possible for an employer to only start disciplining you for violating a proper “call off” procedure, only after the employee was approved for intermittent FMLA?
Employment with company for many years. No prior disciplinary actions against. applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

"overpaid" wages are being taken back without any notice
I used work for my employer for 25 hours a week. I then cut my hours down to 10 hours a week due to other obligations. They pay two weeks in advance, so if you didnt work the scheduled hours, the next... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Is my non-compete still enforceable?
I signed a non-compete with a company, but worked for a division of the company, that division has been sold and all the employees had to reapply. Is the non-compete still enforceable? I have not reap... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can 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 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

Leaving employer before contract term
I am a foreign employee and working currenlty in USA on H1b. Before coming to USA i had signed a service agreement with my employer , according to which if i leave him before a year, i have to pay som... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

If I am employed for 12 months but have only worked 9 of those months because I was on personal leave, does that meet the 12 month requirement? I worked 1300 hours prior to goin off work.
If I am employed for 12 months but have only worked 9 of those months because I was on personal leave, does that meet the 12 month requirement? I worked 1300 hours prior to going on my personal leave.... applies to California · 0 answers

Yes my name is Randy Kelly I have currently signed a two-year contract to travel on the road to remodel credit unions this was set at a rate of $960 per week $175 per week per diem and hotels being taken care of as well as vehicles the employer now has ha
I was hired into remodel Credit Unions across the United States this was for a two-year contract it's a salary of $960 a week with a per diem of $175 to eat on with vehicles and hotels paid for my wor... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I need help with being terminated while on workman's comp
My job emailed me stating they received my request to extend my leave of absence. I'm on workman's comp/disability. It was stated that employees are not permitted to extend leaves of absence without s... applies to California · 0 answers

Can a nurse of Nursing assistant be charged with job abandonment or patient abandonment if the come to work but don't clock in and find out they are going to have and assignment they don't wont so they leave.
Nurse of Nursing assistant show up to work but doesn't clock in until finding out were they are going to be working and see that they are floated to a different floor due to call offs. They don't wont... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My husband has been working at the same job for 8 years. For the past 5 years he has been working 55 hours a week. Every single week, there has not been one week in 5 years where he has not worked these hours. He's been told before that his overtime is
My husband has been working at the same job for 8 years. For the past 5 years he has been working 55 hours a week. Every single week, there has not been one week in 5 years where he has not worked the... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Can I retire at end of my surgical medical leave and not return to work?
Had surgery and able to return to work after 6 weeks states surgeon. Can I retire at end of medical leave and not return to work? Approved paid TDI for the 6 weeks. applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Is a no compete contract void if you leave a business and then come back after 9 months?
About 4 years ago a signed a non compete contract for if I left my employment. I did leave for 9 months and then went back to the same job. I have not signed anything since I've been back for a year a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Disabilty return to work
I am an Certified HR professional and had heart surgery and was out 6 months. When I returned even though our policy states Employees returning to work upon the expiration of their leave will be reins... applies to California · 0 answers

Off work due to a medical issue and employer has asked me to sign a 'change in relationship' form
My doctor signed me off work from 3/11-4/2 for carpal tunnel, pending surgery. My employer just sent me a 'change in relationship' form with that time frame noted as 'Leave of Absence'. Admittedly ign... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Was denied fmla after 3 yrs. But was not told until it ran out so I was unexcused for that day that I left and terminated. Are they not suppose to give a 5 day notice she status has changed or no longer qualified?
Was denied fmla after 3 yrs. But was not told until it ran out so I was unexcused for that day that I left and terminated. Are they not suppose to give a 5 day notice she status has changed or no long... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

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

Getting laid off while still on maternity leave due to team relocation.
Based in Santa Clara, California. While I was on maternity leave, all my team members left the company. The company headquarters are based in Texas. In the meantime, they hired consultants (also based... applies to California · 2 answers

My company acquired a company that starts in the middle of a week. They will go over 40 hours but on separate payrolls. Do they still qualify for overtime?
We have a full asset acquisition effective 9/1/16. The acquired company stated that their employees have been working long hours the last three day under there own company payroll and want to know if ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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

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

If a business closes, how long do they have to issue paychecks, and if they are mailing them, when should we receive them?
The restaurant I worked at closed its doors last week. They did notify us and assured us we would be paid ( we are paid weekly so there are two checks owed to us). If the checks are mailed, are they r... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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 · 1 answer

I am a foreign employee and working currenlty in USA on H1b. Before joining this firm i have signed an offer letter with my employer , according to which if i leave him before a year or not fulfill two months notice period but he has not stated any liquid
I am a foreign employee and working currenlty in USA on H1b. Before joining this firm i have signed an offer letter with my employer , according to which if i leave him before a year or not fulfill tw... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Having it both ways....
I am a teacher for a local community college vocational school. I am salaried, and exempt. I rarely work less than 55 hours per week, and some weeks have worked in excess of 70 hours. My employer has ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I am a salaried employee that is paid bi-weekly. I called in late once last week and only worked 5 hours and then the last day of my employment this week I was late by over two hours. I gave my resignation with no notice on that last day. Can my employer
applies to New York · 0 answers

Can I collect Vacation hours while collecting Disability insurance while on maternity leave in California?
I collected 80 hours of vacation time while on maternity leave and collecting disability pay, My work says you cant do that and is now taking my next pay check... is that right? I was under the unders... applies to California · 1 answer

My employer scheduled my after my two week notic end date. Am I liable to attend these shifts?
I signed and date my two week notice to be October 27. We, the manager and I, both agreed my last day to be the 27. However, I am scheduled to work October 28 and 29. Is this illegal? applies to California · 0 answers

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

Retaliated and Harrassed for taking med leave of absence.
I was terminated from my employment (just recently) based upon false allegations submitted into HR by my supervisor. I rebutted to each of the false allegations. Somehow my rebuttal was omitted from m... applies to California · 1 answer

My company was bought by another company; can the new company refuse to cash out PTO if I quit?
My company was bought by a company from Florida and I’m in WA. Per our handbook before the buy out, we would be cashed out at 100% for our earned and unused PTO if we resigned as long as we gave 2 w... applies to Washington · 1 answer

Can I collect overtime where I work as a cook, over 50 hours a week?
I work at a restaurant where I put in over 50 hours a week sometimes 60. I am not paid any overtime and after 40 hours they pay me in cash. Last week I found they "shorted" me over $60 in cash. So not... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

Final Week Wages Unpaid
I was terminated from an outside sales postion July 9 in Florida. My employer indicated I would be paid through the prior Friday, July 6. I was in fact paid only through the previous week, June 29. My... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

How can I receive my final paycheck?
I recently left a company and I have yet to get my final paycheck. Their 1st excuse was since I did not go through my exit interview that it would be delayed 2 weeks.Well the 2 weeks have come and gon... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

FMLA Child over 18
Child over 18 car acciedent, fractured pelvis in need of daily assistance ,is in wheelchair unable to walk for months and othe medicail conditions RA etc applies to New York · 0 answers

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

I'm 66 and Financial advisor position eliminated. I was given 36 week severance and they have a non-compete clause. I'm too old to start a new book of business because it took me 10 years to build what I had. Any recourse?
I've worked in this bank brokerage for 13 years and have built a book of business that has recurring revenue that I am comfortable with. I just had by best month in 10 years and with no notice of any ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Racial Discrimination or at will?
I work for a large insurance agency (at-will). 5 months ago a coworker refused to work for a producer any longer due to his work ethic. I also work for said producer but not with her. The co. did not ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Looks like I am being forced to quit!!! Do I have to pay relocation?
Hello, I joined a company 6 months ago and they paid for my relocation with 1 year contract that if I quit or they fire me I have to pay the relocation expenses back . I would never ask this question ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

Can Employer insist on 45 hrs for non exempt?
I am Non exempt (Net Admin) but My employer demands 45 Plus hours a week even if the job does not require it. He makes a point that slary increases are withheld if hours are not over 45 average per we... applies to New York · 1 answer

my paycheck has been stamped with NSF and i dont know what to do
I was given my paycheck a week ago . Took it to the bank and the branch manager stamped it with NSF . I went to my employer and ask for payment and I have not been given any answers and it has been a ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I work 50 to 60 hours a week am I entitled to overtime?
I was told that I could not get overtime because my employer was not LLC but made to work 50 to 60 hours every week and I am not salary paid is this true? applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Sexual Harassment and vacation
I recently resigned from a job due to sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct from my employer (it was an abrupt resignation as I finally had enough). A week prior to resigning however, I had take... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I have a strong case with lots of proof. My employer discriminated against me in many ways: complex but in a nut shell. discrimination, forced retirement, FMLA violations, ADA vilations, and workers comp vioiations. Barred from a promotion. EEOC claim den
complex but in a nut shell. discrimination, forced retirement, FMLA violations, ADA violations, and workers comp violations. Barred from a promotion. EEOC claim denied, workers comp claim denied. (ins... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

Can my employeer deduct pay from a second check?
I work full time 40 hours a week doing general office work. And I work a second job, I clean the office after hours. I recieve two separate paychecks for the different job duties. I missed a day of wo... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Five weeks after starting a new teaching job i became chronically ill. I'm not eligible for FMLA. Now my employer is asking me to voluntarily resign. What are my options?
My doctor says that i will not be able to return to work indefinitely. What are my options? applies to Texas · 0 answers

I'm on intermittent FMLA and my boss is trying to change my work schedule which would make it hard for me to get to work and also wants to take away a major part of my job that I alone have done for 15 years. Can he do thiz?
I wrote 5he details above. applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I have been on FMLA with my current state job for 4 years I'm always being talked too about my time and they wont advance me because I take off when I get a migraine, I'm in a drs care for them as well and I applied for a position in my office that I've d
First time asking this question applies to Texas · 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

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

How does an employer get away with not paying attention overtime after 40 hrs?
There were many times I worked over 40 hours in a week and my employer did not pay overtime. He would instead give me the hours off the following week. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

if notice is accepted and you are released immediately paying you for the 2 week period and final check in handed to you. can they set your termination date at the end of your 2 week noticed even though all ties are done. thus preventing you from filing f
I gave notice due to unsafe work enviroment. I later offered to move to another branch but was denied and sent on my way. they paid out my 2 week notice but informed me i was termed. they set my term ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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 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

I know that my company will be laying me off in the middle of January, but I received a job offer with a new company to start the first week of January. What are the legal repercussions if I work my new job for a week and wait for the layoff verse resigni
I know my division will be laid off Jan 15th, however I just landed a job and they need me to start Jan 9th. Can I work my new job for a week, use vacation at my current job and wait for the layoff? I... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

how do i find attorney been out of work going on 4 weeks now unemployment still undecided. so really have no income
was let go cause employer missplaced fmla paperwork i turned in. i do have dr copy and appointment summary. but the are claiming they never recieved it do i have right to have my union stedard to revi... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I hadknee replacement on Nov. 23 my fmla ran out on Fe. 24I have been on std until Feb 24 when Sedwick told me that I wasn't elegable for it since the pain I am having doesn't count as a disability even tho the Dr. Has not released me to return to work. I
Still under Dr s care applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Do i have a claim i have proof that my employer has discriminated against me bc i am a 40 year okd female they wrongfully terminated me in june 2017 with fmla due to a mustake on hr part brought back rejnstated job after 6 weeks of unemployment and then s
See above applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

TN Maternity Leave Act on out-of-state employees
My company is based out of Tennessee and has over 100 employees. My employee handbook states that any employee who has been employed with the company for 12 months and gives three months notice may us... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Healthcare Whistleblower Terminated
My sister is a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Columbus, OH. Until yesterday, she was employed in a nursing home there. Last week, a resident's family complained that medication had been forced upon thei... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

do you normally get paid out of your severance when you leave a job
my company is closing the plant that i work at, I decided to leave the compamy, I was told that I would get a 60 day notice of my termination date yet I was told this past monday that my last work day... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

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

Separation agreement
I worked for a company that was bought by an investment firm. A competitor company is owned by the same investment firm. When I resigned from the company, they offered me a severance package if I woul... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I have intermittent FMLA for my heart, I get up to six months at a time but my employer keeps sending me paper work to have filled out by my doctor every three months. My doctor is getting upset at the frequency he has to fill out this paper work. Would t
I have intermittent FMLA for my heart, I get up to six months at a time but my employer keeps sending me paper work to have filled out by my doctor every three months. My doctor is getting upset at th... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I was terminated from my job yesterday for bad attitude and poor work. I was told everyday that I was improving and making progress (I always wanted to know how I was doing and what I could do better) . No complaints from guests or employees. I asked 2 of
My supervisors knew that I was aware that they weren't following rules stated by the law of ohio. when I asked for a handbook I was terminated within hours. I was still in my 90 day period. No proof o... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Just want to leave peacefully!
I moved from Washington State for a job and have been employed with a proprietary school for several months. My contract included a non-compete clause that outlined the following: 1. no direct or indi... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

I've out on medical leave and the company I work out announced they terminated me. They have not contacted me directly or provided me a letter documenting the termination. Are they allowed to notify the whole company that I am terminated even though they
I am out sick on medical leave. The company announced I was fired to other employees but did not contact me or provide me a letter of termination. I found out I am fired but other employees that work ... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

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

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

Can employer withhold pay for previous vacation taken?
My work handbook states that I receive 3 weeks vacation at completion of 5 years, and my supervisor advised me of my 3 weeks available this spring. I had 5 years empolyed on May 31st. I took my 3 week... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was hired as a private caregiver for a six week period while another caregiver was recuperating from surgery. There was also another caregiver out who's daughter was covering her shifts. After the first week I was called and told the girl I was covering
I want to know if I have the right to be compensated for the six weeks I was hired for applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Is it legal for a school to not pay teachers sick leave based on where they contracted covid?
My mother's school is reopening soon and their new policy is that they will pay sick leave for COVID only if the teacher contracted it at school. I think this is a terrible idea because it encourages ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

can an employer 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

If I'm salary, can I get overtime pay?
I work in construction and am paid salary but have worked more than 40 hours in one week. My salary is specifically based on a 40 hour work week. Am I entitled for overtime after 49 hrs? applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

Can my employer advertise my position at work while I am on Disability Leave?
Hello, I was out on a month long disabiltiy leave due to a biopsy that has proven a diagnosed disease. During the time I was home, I noticed on my work blackberry that my position was being advertised... applies to California · 2 answers

I am in Illinois, can my employer force me to go negative in my sick and vacation balance?
This is related to the Covid 19 pandemic. I had previously worked 40 hours a week. After being told to work from home for a few weeks full time, a month ago my hours were cut to 10 hours a week and I ... applies to Illinois · 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

can a PA employer leave you without insurance after layoff? Layoff was 03/31/2017 and medical last day was 03/31/2017.
Lay-off 03/31/2017, medical until 03/31/2017, can employer leave you without insurance? Suffer from medical condition, and not covered until I receive insurance information from employer. applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I had 52 hours of PTO saved up, was informed my status was changed from temp to perm. and that I was under a new policy
I am a contractor, I work in Hawaii but rotated to Afghanistan for 1 year, I decided to extend for 6 months before returning to Hawaii. I was informed by HR that since I am here past 1 year that I wil... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

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

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?
I had been friends with a fellow manager during the duration of my employment. Recently, my husband and I split up. When this friend found out, he started to make advances both at work and off work. H... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can I claim unemployment if I leave a job in which I feel threatened?
I am the manager of a store for an owner who lives out of state. It is myself and one employee. Twice now this employee has blown up at me. I wanted to terminate him, however the store owner is refusi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I left a company where I underwent some mild hazing. I left as an apprentice after only 7 months. I thought I could leave without notice since I was still an apprentice. I did so and have since tried to reapply for a different position with the same compa
It has been about one and a half years since I left the company and about a year since my last attempt to apply for the new position. I applied two different times for the new position. Since leaving ... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

do you normally get paid out of your severance pay when you leave a company
my company is closing the plant that i work at, I decided to leave the compamy, I was told that I would get a 60 day notice of my termination date yet I was told this past monday that my last work day... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

I'm a non exempt employee that's on call 24/7 and work more than 80hrs per week....is this legal?
I work aa a field service & sales tech in the oil and gas industry in west Texas. My job requires extremely long hours and I'm salary. I want to know if this is legal to have me work 80+ hours per wee... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Abusive Boss
I work for a small security company. The security company is responsible for security of the gated community that I live in. I have been employed there for six months. I have had several problems with... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

I am an employee of a 2 employee business I took a leave for the and my boss told me she doesn't need me back at work because I did my follow rules and regulations and that I was to be back to work in 5 weeks eve though doc hadn't released me I've been em
I was verbally granted a leave of absence to have tkr that took place Sept. 8 2015. My boss informed me that she no longer needs me because there isn't enough work now and that I hadn't followed proce... applies to Tennessee · 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 · 2 answers

If on Ca UI and I take temporary work for one week, was 1099 d, should I tell UI of this
I am going to be 1099 for one week of work - how will my benefits be affected? applies to California · 0 answers

compressed work week
We are a Non Profit organization located in New York who employs both exempt and non exempt employees that are paid on a bi-weekly pay cycle. We are looking into a compressed 9 80 work week and would ... applies to New York · 1 answer

No non-compete, CA employer, NY client... ?
I have been working as a full-time employee of an IT consulting firm based out of Southern California, however I live in New York City. I did not sign a non-compete clause specifically, but I did have... applies to New York · 1 answer

The FMLA provides longer service employees of larger employers the right to take up to 12 weeks from work without losing their job. Is that 12 weeks a year or 12 weeks for the rest of your life????
For different personal health issues... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

is it legal for my employer to use my vacation time without my permission?
the first year I worked at my job I was unaware that I had a week vacation. I found out that my boss used my vacation time to make up for times I didn't have 40 hours in a week. I also just gave my no... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

Is a posistion considered equivalent if they transfer me to 9 stores in 6 months?
I am an MGT(manager trainee) at a large company and have been since 1997 and was typically transfered once every couple of years, I had to have my spine fused and went on leave for the surgery. Upon r... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I am a vendor can I be fired for for being hospitalized for a week
I was hospitalized for a week kidney disease can I be fired I am a vendor I worked for a year at my work applies to California · 0 answers

Is it unlawful termination if you were terminated because the person whom you were replacing rescinded their resignation?
In interview with PVE, i was asked about my knowledge on excel, specifically pivot tables and i told them i didn't but could easily learn since i was familiar with the software. I was offered the posi... applies to California · 1 answer

permanent disability
if my doctor has listed my condition as permanent and unable to work I wouldn't qualify for fmla or short term disability would I? applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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 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

Terminiated After Giving Two Weeks Notice
I gave my job two weeks notice that I was leaving the company. On the day that I handed my notice and they told me to leave the company and not to return. The company handbook states that" an employee... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My family doc filled out my fmla papers for pulmonary can I see a pulmonary doc ?
Do I need a different form for each doctor for the same illness? applies to Illinois · 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

Is an employer obligated to pay an employee vacation pay when they give two week notice?
An employee gave two week notice and then did not show up for work the last week. Is the employer obligated to pay the employee for the vacation time they had? This employee was a part-time employee n... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Was told they dont rehire but just rehires a girl they fired
I gave a two week notice to a former employer then left and that new job didn't work out so i went back and ask could I come back and was told it was company policy they don't re hire anyone tobfind o... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Vacation on the books when Laid Off
Recently I was laid off due to a sharp decline in business. I had one week of Vacation on the books, does my employer have to pay me for that week of vacation? applies to Florida · 0 answers

didnt get payed what was promised
i recently joined a courier job. the owner had promise me gas money plus good pay raging from 300 to 500 dollars a week. well i worked my first week and put 1000 miles in my car put 150 dollars in gas... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Pregnancy discrimination, Arizona
Yesterday, at 33 weeks pregnant and after over 19 months with my company, my employer brought me into his office and terminated my employment effective immediately. He stated that he was going to take... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I was both an employee and student at a college. A coworker who is the office bully looked up my grades twice that I know of and discussed it with the coworker next to her. I am also a disability student for a physical illness as well as having FMLA which
Please see questions applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I have worked less than one year with an ongoing illness. They have threatened to fire me if I miss any time in a 90 day probation period. They said they would work with me. They do not offer FMLA. Can they legally do this?
I have reoccurring UTI's and suffer from extreme anemia and have frequent kidney stone attacks. applies to Virginia · 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

Harassed for not being a team player
I am the only female and age 54, working with an IT Team of all young men. Whenever I discuss anything with my boss, I refer to them as "The Guys", which they all are, and my boss said that we have te... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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 accidentally entered hours for a week I did not work.
I accidentally entered hours for a week I did not work. 2 months after I was laid off they emailed me. Am I allowed a reasonable time frame to repay? applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I still work for my employer I've been working for them full time for 6 months, now all of a sudden my employer tell me one day he needs to make changes to the schedule and to call him next week Wednesday to see about my schedule I called he said we don't
I still work for my employer I've been working for them full time for 6 months, now all of a sudden my employer tell me one day he needs to make changes to the schedule and to call him next week Wedne... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can I be fired for being a witness for my friend in an unemployment hearing? I need help immediatly!
I got my friend a job with me and Wendy's and she worked there for about 6 months and all of a sudden they had a problem with her. They said she needed to work on her performance and she did. The mana... applies to Georgia · 2 answers

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

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

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

Employer threatening to fire
If you have a workmans comp claim and the employer did not offer fmla but is threatening termination if you do not come back to work but your doctor says your not ready, what are your rights as an emp... applies to Ohio · 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

how long does my employer have to make a decision to reinstate after the request is turned in.
I've turned in the proper documents required and have not been reinstated. They have extended my fmla without my permission. What to do? How long can they put me off? applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I submitted my FMLA that had been filled out by myself and my Health care provider . My direct supervisor contacted my health care provider and sensitive medical information about my disabilities were discussed. Did both of them violate the HIPAA rule?
I submitted my FMLA that had been filled out by myself and my Health care provider . My direct supervisor contacted my health care provider and sensitive medical information about my disabilities were... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

In Florida, are employers required to pay employees after they give a two week notice? I gave a two week notice to my employer and they told me not to come in for those two weeks. Are they required to pay me for those two weeks because I gave them notice?
In Florida, are employers required to pay their employees after their 2-week notice? I gave a two week notice and my company said to not come in for those two weeks. However, are the still required to... applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

Do I have a retaliation case
I have worked for Costco for almost 5 years. I was recently accepted into the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship Program. Life happens, and I asked via email if there were any openings for a hearing... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Using PTO and taking away OT without permission
If a MA (non-profit) company hires you for a shift that totals 30-35 hours a week and they only schedule you for 25 of those hours, is it legal for them to take your PTO to make up the extra 5 hours w... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

My employer stopped payment on a check that I had held for two weeks after I got into a fender bender and they fired me they also did not pay me the other two weeks I had accumulated they said I need to pay 1000 doll deductible and I owed them money none
Employer stopped payment after a fender bender and fired me taking a total of three weeks pay. They never gave me week 3 and 4 checks the second week check they stoped payment on I held that check for... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can my employer require me to change my PRN status to part time if I work more than 24 hours a week?
I'm a PRN physical therapist at a nationwide workman's comp company, a year or so ago, they tried to make PRN staff take a full time or part time job status, making less per hour, if working more than... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

medical leave of absence (financial ressource while on med. leave)
I am a table game dealer around xmas time they open a new pit with new tables (table layout placed further away then normal( been dealing over 20 yrs with no medical issues ever happen) i was to deal ... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

I was fired after weeks of employment. I was given 4000 sign on bonus. The offer letter states if I leave I am required to pay back
I was given a 4000 sign on bonus when I started. The offer letter indicated if I leave I will have to pay back. I was fired. Do I have to pay back applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

Hello, if I give my 2 week notice and my employer dates my termination date is such and such, two weeks after my notice, is this considered firing as they used termination date? Should this be resignation date?
Giving in two week notice applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

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

My supervisor uses an intimidation factor and once he says something harsh, he then denies it. I feel I'm being harassed and feel I have no way out. I need advice.
I applied for intermittoen FMLA because of a hip problem I have. When he got the approval, he called me into his office and said to me " you just saved your job". Now he denies he ever said it. applies to Florida · 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

Can my vacation pay be withheld because i didn't give a 2 week notice?
Employer says it's in the handbook that I have to give a 2 week notice on order to get unused vacation pay. applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can the staffing agency block unemployment compensation between 13 week contract assignments?
13 week contract nursing assignments. Continued followup with Staffing agency weekly to request submission to appropriate assignments. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

can your boss give you a written counseling for an issue that you came to them about a week prior?
I am a dept. Supervisor in a retail store. We have a night & morning freight crew. I am the night supervisor. Last week I went to my store mgr addressing an issue of the morning crew not finishing up ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My bf is the assistant manager in a produce department at a grocery store in Florida. His manager (manger of the department) was from a workers comp medical issue. My bf was given the temp title of manager and a $1 an hour pay increase. Its been a year. T
Grocery store in Florida. Boss was on medical leave from a workers comp injury. $1 an hour pay increase and temp title was given. It has been a year. The manager is now coming back next week full time... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

I work for a staffing agency in Dalton, GA. The company i am working for through them is hiring me in two weeks but the plant is closed all week for Christmas. Can i claim a week of unemployment for this?
Work for staffing agency. Dalton, GA. Company i work for through the staffing agency is hiring me in 2 weeks. But the plant is closed December 23 to January 3. Can i draw a week of unemployment? applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Will signing a non-solicitation agreement put me at risk of being sued when I leave my employer?
My employer has given me a "Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Agreement" that they want me to sign. I hesitate to sign it because if I ever leave the company, although I would not try to steal thei... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can a county office terminate me due to "excessive absences during a probationary period?
Was sent a termination letter stating terminated due to "excessive absences during my probationary period" and was quoted a section in the county employee manual which I never received. I was also nev... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

If your hired with a guarantee 2 weeks vacation and 40 sick can they change that to PTO where you have to earn so many hours per week
When I was hired 3 years ago they gave you 2 weeks vacation and 1 week sick time now they changed to it PTO with out notice applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

Can my employer not pay me for my paid vacation I earned?
I filled out papers to take a week of paid vacation. A week after I took my vacation I put my two weeks in. Now my employer is not paying me my paid vacation and I am out a whole lot of money. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

Do we have to work hours to earn vacation time
They are telling us we have to work 40 hours a week at 52 weeks a year to earn the same amount of vacation that we were getting. Which is impossible due to them only giving us 37.5 hours a week and ou... 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

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

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

Is a spouse limited to where they render help?
While out on approved Intermittent FMLA for spouse with chronic Illness, is the employee limited to where they assist ill spouse with daily living needs, transportation and psychological support? applies to New York · 0 answers

How do I explain a forced resignation in a job interview?
I have been a stellar employee for 8.5 years. In fact last year my bonuse was higher than it has ever been. I am 55. I also had a workers compensation claim last year. Out of the blue I was put on pro... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

How do I fight unemployment disqualification if it was a voluntary quit?
I worked for employer for 2 1/2 yrs. Began as 1099, then salaried, then the company started suffering financial difficulties & required me to take an Independent Contractor status. I went from a salar... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Would NOT accepting job offer w/Non-compete prevent me from collecting current unemployment benefits
The position I accepted did not include, nor was there any mention of a non-compete agreement until I was ready to fill out the employment papers. The previous employee in this position told me that h... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My job wants me to sign a letter of them decreasing my salary and stretching my hours to 50 a week.
Which means I wont be eligible for overtime unless I work over 50 hours. I was brought on with the intentions I would be working 40 hours a week at my certain salary. Now, they decreased my pay and st... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

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

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

What recourse is available? Is it possible to request early retirement? can he get
My aon: 45 yrs old. 24+yrs in Steel Co. Worked as laborer on up to office mgmt, inspector, Training Officer, etc. Wife diagnosed with incurable cancer, used leave and LWOP over 2 years before she pass... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I make $10 hr I quit without a two week notice can she pay me min wage on my last check without it being in the employee handbook
My boss said verbally nothing in writing that if people quit without a two week notice she would only pay min wage is that ok? applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Can I use my fmla to refuse mandatory overtime ?
I came into work at 3:45pm and at that time I informed my sergeant that I cannot stay for mandatory overtime. He came to me at 6:15pm and mandated me stating he didn’t have anyone. I have a mother w... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was hired full time by a company. If I don't meet a certain work quota. I get called on a Tuesday and I am told I cannot work more than 20 hrs for that week. This threat of 20 hrs is a weekly occurrence having to do with production the week before. Not
I was hired full time by a company. If I don't meet a certain work quota. I get called on a Tuesday and I am told I cannot work more than 20 hrs for that week. This threat of 20 hrs is a weekly occurr... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

my company is in washington but i live and work in oregon am i entitled to sick leave?
I work and live in oregon, but my company is based in washington. Am i entitled to sick leave? applies to Oregon · 1 answer

If it is listed in the company handbook that vacation is earned through years of service. Can a new hire be offered extra weeks of vacation as incentive instead of having to for the years of service? NY
Our company policy is that when Hired you are given 2 weeks of vacation and may voluntarily purchase a 5th day of vacation. At the beginning of your 6th year you acquire another week and at your 12 ye... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Do I have to pay my exempt employees during my company's shutdown between Christmas and New Years?
Our business is closing between Christmas and New Years. We have exempt and non-exempt employees, (salaried and hourly). I've read that exempt employees have to be paid for the week but other articles... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

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

Can my bosses leave me out of training due to my disabilities?
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i have worked for my employer since 2017. i applied for FMLA to care for my mother 96. i was denied. I have provided more than 1250 work hours for this company. I also have other labor law issues with this company and I feel they are retaliated against me
They are denying my request for FML. And I have worked for them for 3 years. applies to California · 1 answer

Voluntary Quit vs Termination: Does a termination letter override a job abandonment claim?
03/10/20 Full time driver at Domino's 10/24/20 Verbal permission was granted for a 28 day leave Leave was for job training with Amazon 11/16/20 Resigned from Amazon training because job was too physic... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

is there a a protected class for an extention for fmla
was suspended without pay because i missed checking in a patient 3 times within 1 year, ive been there 15 yrs, and the desk has many blind spots where i would have to get up to scan the room. i have m... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

12 weeks pregnant, cashier, doctor requested no heavy lifting and sit breaks. Job won't accommodate and took me off schedule. What are my options? FL
Been with company 2 years, they suggest I apply for FMLA, but I can't afford to be without paycheck. Do not have disability insurance through my job but was a full time employee. applies to Florida · 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

new York in on fmla for stress & anxiety with intermittent leaves where I have flare up, outburst, and erratic behavior. when I went to work as a Forman getting my work duties the previous supervisor stated that a co work on my shift was out yesterday and
union /company NEED ANSWER TO THE FIRST QUESTION NOT THIS ONE I CANT SEAM TO DELETE THIS ONE > THANK YOU applies to New York · 1 answer

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

What are the laws in IL for bathroom access in a very small company?
I know it sounds stupid, but what are the laws in IL for bathroom access in a very small company? I'm the office manager of a very small company. I am generally the only person in the office. The offi... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can my employer suspend me for a week for being late without warning?
I thought I was suppose to come in at 5:30p.m. but in reality I should of been there at 4:30p.m. and my boss told me to go home and later sent me a text suspending me for a week. Is that legal? I am l... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My company closed its doors in Dec 2016. Can I opt out of the search for jobs if I have cancer?
Hello, In December 2016 the company I had worked for since 2007 closed it's doors. It was a great company and my job was part-time 20 hrs per week. In 2014 I was diagnosed with Cancer and had 6 months... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

Can I claim STD if my young daughter is the one ill?
My 3 yo daughter is going to be having brain surgery, I know I can use FMLA to secure my job but can I claim STD so I can get paid? applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Severance Agreement accepted on both sides, employee signs, can the employer rescind?
I worked for an organization for more than 24 years. I progressed through various roles, increasing responsibilities, and was considered the top performer in my executive position. My child was experi... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Because our company laid us off because they are closing, are we not entitled to our PTO?
Our company stated they were closing and laid off many of us. We have on paper, a letter stating we would be paid until the 21st of Sept. Because of the positions we held, we were not required to stay... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

Does my supervisor or employer have the right to ask me questions concerning a 2nd part time job?
Do I have to give my supervisor information concerning a 2nd job if I have FMLA? applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

My benefit rate was reduced without notice.
I was collecting from 11/2008 - 8/2009. I got a job in 8/2009 and worked until the end of 8/2010. I was receiving 600 per week from my 2010 claim and last week they went back to the rate of my 2008 cl... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I am an exempt employee. I hold a director position and I usually work 45-50 hours a week. 6 months ago my supervisor asked to take an additional responsibility to manage a totally different department, because there was an emergency in that departent and
I am an exempt employee. I hold a director position and I usually work 45-50 hours a week. 6 months ago my supervisor asked to take an additional responsibility to manage a totally different departmen... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Being demoted from Director to Manager or laid off after maternity leave.
As a director of my company I intended to return from Maternity leave on November 5th. My company has delayed my return until November 19th and has offered me a manager position with the same benefits... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

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

Not paying back sign-on bonus due to employer breaching contract
I received a signing bonus after completing 3 months of work with my employer of $10K and then I get another $10K at 12 months. Contract states that if I leave before 15 months I have to repay the bon... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I just got a new job in Sept 2017. I've been told my performance is not meeting the quota of calls necessary so I might be fired. My question is that I have cumulatived a week of vacation that I can't take til February 2018. If I am let go would they have
Job started 9/1/2017 Accrued vacation time 1 week If I left the job or if I would be fired. Would I be eligible to receives the vacation pay of the hours I have accrued applies to New York · 1 answer

Salary /Overtime?
I work for a national franchie restaurants as a salary manager. The operations guidelines call for a min 45 and a max of 55 hours per week,but I have been working 60 to 70 hours per week. I don't thin... applies to Ohio · 0 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

Is this retailiation?
I've been denied break periods for about 7 yrs that i've worked for this company. My hrs changed and i was ontime everyday however, i couldnot get into the building @ my scheduled time. I complained t... applies to California · 1 answer

I have neuropathy in both my feet and have had 5 surgeries since august 2016.I'm needing another surgery on my right foot. I have taken std/fmla/ada. I was recently promoted in Oct,2016. I was told my performance has suffered and just placed on a 30 day c
I've been out about 4 weeks for each surgery.. I just want to know my rights, and if I have this another surgery will I loose my job. applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

My employer says I didn't log in after lunch so they docked me three hours pay. They never spoke to me about this after it happened. I didn't know I had done this until I got my paycheck which was short three hours pay at time and a half. Is this legal?
We have to log out and log back in for lunch. One day last week I logged out, but not back in. I did finish working the full day. No one from management brought this error to my attention last week. I... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

My mom was put on unpaid leave after filing a claim against her employer. She was poked by a needle and was not advised to seek medical attention until almost two weeks later. They will not confirm not deny employment. Can they do that?
My mother is a care giver, she was poked by a needle and contracted hep-c. She told her employer and her manager however nothing was said except she should be fine. Almost two weeks later she was made... applies to Texas · 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

I have right to sue from Defh without any proper intake to reviewed my case can I still sue? I have all doc to support wide range of discrimination and need a lawyer who ready and understand the best option to start
32 years old Asian American us citizen and father of 3 young children; was raised by strong hard working parents who gave me foundation to do your job the right way through my work ethics but always b... applies to California · 0 answers

If an employer misrepresented job, do I have to pay back moving costs?
I recently took a job as a sr. manager with promise of being promoted to Dir. with in 6 months to a year. When I showed up at work the person who hired me was fired. They placed me under another perso... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

I put in a 2-week resignation and after leaving the principal- manager claimed that there were computer charger cords missing (2) and some paperwork which she admitted that I manage paperwork very well. The principal is very disappointed that I resigned,
Left charter school to work at public school. I gave 2 week notice. On the last day, I left at dismissal time and didn't meet with the principal because I knew she was upset that I was leaving and was... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I work in the Texas. I asked my immediate boss for FMLA time off and was denied to handle a few personal problems related to my father's death. I drafted a two weeks notice and gave it to my employer. They told me that I did not have any other option, but
Additionally, I complained of numerous situations while employed with this company and was always accused of being at fault. I only want my severance pay and to move on with my life. applies to Texas · 0 answers

What are my rights while under doctors care and receivung long term disability?
I was on STD/FMLA and now I'm on LTD, the human resource office at my employment is not satisfied with my return date because there's not one at this time. I'm currently going for physical therapy and... applies to Oklahoma · 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

Got in scooter accident on way to work last week...just entering parking access road..Sterring malfunction and tire lost all air, plus it was raining out and I had had tire issues all week I had just tried fixing myself...I hadnt clocked in was outside lo
Forced to submit to drug test after having scooter accident in parking lot d/t steering malfunction and tire leaking air.. applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Company missed payroll.
What can I do to collect wages owed to me? Last week the President of our firm, in a conference call two days before pay day, told all salaried employees of our firm that he was not going to pay us fo... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer post on a visible board for everyone to see who called in sick? Isn't it a privacy issue? Some have fmla. And they still post it.
My employer post whomever called off during the month. Also dates. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Two weeks notice
I recently gave my two weeks notice, my employer told me they would let me go at the end of that week, they did not want to pay me for the holiday shut down. My question is, since I gave two weeks are... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was given a 10 day paid suspension without union reprensentation and was told I was under investigation regarding false accusations and allegations that were told to HR while I was absent from work due to FMLA related issues. I contacted my union whom t
Should I wait for my union rep to return back from her weekend or, should I proceed with EEOC? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

1 week after layoff, still not allowed to come for personal property
The company site in California went through massive layoff a week ago, and we were given little time to pack up. I was told to come back for the rest of my property, and an off-site HR person tries to... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Possible Class Action.
Possible Class Action. Company might have a policy of isolating individuals on medical leave to force them to quit. I'm a nurse for a local hospital network, and they said you had to be 100% non-disab... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

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

Requirement of 50 employees for the location or whole company?
We have a total of probably over 200 employees throughout the whole company, but only 11 employees at my location, am I still eligible under the FMLA if I have been here over 12 months and worked over... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Should I be concerned with being fired and what should I do?
I pulled my boss aside the other day at work. I asked her why i haven't been on a register at work. She responded with "I was waiting for you to ask. The district manager believes someone is stealing ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

can a employer tell you that you can take two weeks vacation till you earn it.
I will be one year with my company in March, 2017. After that I am entitled to two weeks vacation. my boss told me that I can not take one week or two week in March because I have to earned it. He sai... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was hired it work a 20 hour a week position, my medical benefit cost was based on that position. 4 months age my hours were increased to 32 hours a week. This is considered a full time position, my medical benefit costs should have been decreased signif
Hired June 2015 to work a 20 hour a week position. Approached spring 2016, either increase your hours in September to 32 hours a week or you will no longer have a position. I contacted the benefits de... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

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

Overtime for salary
I was hired two years ago by my current employer. I received a letter confirming I was hired at a specified salary but I would receive overtime for any time over 46 hours. The overtime would be paid q... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Had surgery do i qualify
I just recently had sholder surgury and i was released to light dutie ,but my employer does not have any light dutie work .they said that they would let me draw unemployment .My question is would i qu... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I 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

Do to all the privacy laws I am wondering if a school support staff contract can be public knowledge
I served as the Elementary Secretary for approximately 9 years. During this time I was diagnosed with breast cancer and took a leave of absence. I had no problem after my treatments and was able to re... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

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

Leaving Employer with Tuition Reimbursement Agreement after a Pay Cut
I am leaving a job where I received tuition reimbursement. I am 2 years into the 3 year period in which I owe money back if I leave and the company has requested I pay back a significant portion of th... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

How to go about getting my seniority back after being let go while on sick leave for cancer
How do I go bout getting my seniority back After my company so called outsourced my position after 11months into my job! I was diagnosed with Largyneal cancer and my doctors put me on sick leave my co... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

signed contract to be an employee 1 month ago, but a certification board wont let us work?
Its a fiberglass company and i am suppose to be paid 1700$ per pool and 500$ per spa, but even though i am contracted as an employee we have not even been approved to leave for work in over 1 month. I... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

Unlawful termination
I am over 40yrs, female and was recently laid off from my management job of 11 months. There were 40 people laid off. The only two managers who were laid off were myself and another female (tho she wa... applies to California · 1 answer

overpaid PTO hours
I took 40 PTO hours in the past 3 months. Last week I resigned but HR found I didn't actually have that much POT balance. There is mistake on the PTO accrued. The number I saw on paystub is not correc... applies to California · 0 answers

Employment Question
I'm a full time exempt employee of 10 years who has been paid for 37.5 hours each week according to my paycheck. My department just issued a mandate that we must now work 40 hours a week not including... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

Do i have to answer my employer's questions,
I have been out of work on disability leave for a mental health issue. My employer, a church/ child care, knows exactly why I was out even though i didn't tell them, i feel that my mother in law, who ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Federal EEO (US Postal Service) attorney who can take a case in Utah on contingency?
Unfortunately I'm finding it very difficult to find an attorney who handles federal at all. I developed a spine condition and reported it to my supervisor with my doctors notes, and filed for FMLA. I ... applies to Utah · 0 answers

I have a bully director and i'm leaving at the end of June. Can I submit a complaint to HR about him the day I leave? Thanks
Same applies to New York · 1 answer

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 covered on an intermittent leave of absence by sedgewick through walmart. Due to my illness, sei
Was covered on an intermittent leave of absence by sedgewick through walmart. Due to my illness, sei applies to Kansas · 0 answers

hello I worked a company for 8 years and was told last monday i would be looing my title and would now be required to punch in, i was never offered a severance package, but a week later i was told that i was loosing vacation and medical if i took this new
the day i was told about the position being emlimated i was offered a different position, matter a fcat the same position i had before being promoted. A week later the Gm tell me i have to sign some p... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Employer refusing to pay/pay on time
My husband has been working for a guy a month now. He was told he'd be paid salary. $800/wk half cash half check. Every week he's had to fight for his pay. Just tonight he refused to pay until a job w... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was 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

can my employer take away my vacation pay?
Hi, I started working for my company 1-11-2013 after 6 months I received 1 week Vaca after another 6 months which is now 1-11-2014 I received another week. In 2015 I took my two weeks. Now I've worked... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Are the following statements enforceable in my case?
I signed the following non-compete agreement(NCA), while accepting employment. I had been out of work for 11 months, so I had to accept this. • Can my employer include "customer" in the NCA? • Als... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Is COPD a serious health condition for FMLA purposes?
Is there a 'laundry list' of examples of serious health conditions (diseases) and is COPD a serious health condition? applies to Ohio · 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

Billable time & required time in the office?
My boyfriend recently took a job doing ITS, website management, and website design work. He was told he would be paid $10 an hour for the ITS/website managment stuff and $20 and hour for any of the de... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

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

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 a WI employer reveal a disability to the entire staff?
I have a disability that is not immediately apparent to others. I held a part time position. My employer switched the position to full time which I could not do. The agreement was reached that I would... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

How quickly do I have to pay back relocation expenses?
I relocated for my position and my company paid relocation expenses. I have worked there for over one year, but less than two years, so according to the agreement, if I leave before the two-year mark,... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was falsely accused and now I am constantly being harassed about it. What can I/my employer do?
I was accused of sexual assault, but my employer found that the incident was not sexual assault based on video surveillance. I had asked the accuser to move because she was in the way of me finishing ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Good afternoon, i have FMLA papers but im working every day , the only thing is that i have to go to many drs apt in a month , they are taking my hours from my sick time which i dont have any more and now they taking my time from my vacation hrs, soon im
I have Lupus, Cancer cells, Anxiety, Depresion, Thyroids, Migraine, needs to go to see a cardiologyst cause recently find a heart problem. applies to Florida · 0 answers

My boss cut my hours. Can I quit and apply UI?
My boss cut my hours about 3 weeks ago. And he said that he still has some jobs for me but he does not know when he gets the jobs. So, whenever he gets more jobs he would call me. After 2 weeks withou... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Can I loose my company stock if I leave and compete?
My company is privately held. Therefore, we do not have shares of stock, we have "units." Each year I am given units as part of my year end bonus and as part of a Long Term Reward Plan. The bonus shar... applies to California · 1 answer

Longer hours requested, no more money for it ...
I work in a small private company as a manager and supervise 5 -6 employees. Our working week is 35 hours, but company has a right to extend it to 40 hours when needed. Such extensions happen and all ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was permanently laid off. Benefits terminated, PTO paid out. Less than a week of getting a letter of my position being eliminated, someone else is in my role. Is that legal? What can I do?
I received a letter saying my position was eliminated. Benefits ended and my vacation was paid out. Less than a week later, someone else is in my previous role. Is that legal? What can I do? applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Loss Of Vacation And Holiday Time From Employer I had previously earned 2 weeks paid vacation + 3 paid holidays from my employer. The office I work in was was assigned a new Director and they now have a HR person. They are saying that because our fical ye
Loss Of Vacation And Holiday Time From Employer I had previously earned 2 weeks paid vacation + 3 paid holidays from my employer. The office I work in was was assigned a new Director and they now have... applies to Arizona · 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

I am on sick leave with a terminal illness, receiving SSDI offset by LTD. After a year my employer asked that I end my employ with them. My question is would I qualify for severance pay I worked there for 27 years?
I am on sick leave with a terminal illness. I am receiving SSDI offset by LTD. After 13 months my employer asked me to end my employ with them. My question is would I qualify for severance pay? applies to Texas · 0 answers

My VP/Publisher job over 5 papers was eliminated last week due to a restructure. Now they are promoting editors to publishers. Can they do this?
MY VP/Publisher position over 5 newspapers was eliminated last week, they said to restructure. Now I see they are promoting editors at these papers to Publisher/Editor is this legal? applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

If I am out out on maternity leave can I attend my work Christmas party? Supervisor emailed me and said I was not allowed to come.
Asking for a friend. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

What should I be mindful of before I sign any agreement? Any legal recourse on the “random” tests?
Hello I was informed by my coworker that I am being laid off next week in a massive layoff. After questioning the CEO, she informed me that I will be offered a severance of 9 weeks pay, 1 week per yea... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I have really bad asthma I'm in and out of the emegancy room I missed work 3 times in the last month the last two I have a doctors note for can my job fire me for this I'm in Wisconsin
I have severe asthma I'm in and out or the Emergancy room every week I called in 3 times in the past month i only been there 2 months the first time was like a month ago and didnt have a doctors note ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I am a Supervisor I work way more then 50 hours a week, and my employer does not pay me overtime.
I am a Supervisor I work way more then 50 hours a week, and my employer does not pay me overtime because I am salary paid. One more question, I have worked for almost 5 and a half weeks straight with ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

Holiday Pay During Two week notice?
So I put my two week notice in with one additional day so I would get my Holiday Pay. My company came back and said they are terminating me the day before the holiday. Is this legal? (I am willing to ... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

Is it legal to have an exempt salaried employee have to use vacation time even if they put in 40 hr?
If this employee worked 40 hours or more already by Thursday and had asked for a vacation day on Friday, is it right to make them use vacation time for that day off even thought they already worked a ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I was demoted from my supervisor job when I went in to tell them I was going to have to have my 3rd hernia surgery. My boss wanted to do it right then but human resource said they would pay me supervisor pay until I come back then I have to go back to flo
Prudential our short and long term disability. My company was being bought out while I was out. My human resource called on a Tuesday and said they had to have all the doctors notes from my doctors be... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

if I give my 2weeks notice does my employer have to pay me my pto in texas
I just don't want to leave money on the table applies to Texas · 0 answers

I wanted to leave my company on great terms, so I submitted over a month and a half advance notice. I was informed I will be reduced to a part time employee. Is this legal?
I wanted to leave my company on great terms, so I submitted over a month and a half advance notice. (To help prep for a new employee, finish projects scheduled etc, help train if needed etc.) And I wa... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I worked 50hours already in 4 day period I am sick on my scheduled 5 day work week if I call in sick will I be paid 8hr sick pay still or is it legal to Deny that pay due to amount of hours worked already in the week and if I’m supposed to get those 8hr
Is it legal to deny 8hr sick pay if I have over 40hrs worked in 4 day period on a regular 5 day scheduled work week, and what rate is that 8hrs paid on example OVERTIME RATE OR REGULAR PAY RATE applies to California · 0 answers

An allegation has been made against me but my employer won’t tell me what it is. This was a week ago now and I’ve still heard nothing. They are investigating it. What rights do I have? Thanks
My employer has told me a serious allegation has been made about me. She asked me many vague questions before she told me this to which I didn’t understand or know the answers to. It’s been a week... applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

Severance release signed, but no payment has been sent.
After being fired for a disagreement with my former employer, the HR manager asked me to sign a release agreement in exchange for 10 days severance. HR phoned me to say they received the contract and ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have been 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

Tendered my resignation with two week notice , one day later the employer said that no my last day would be the next day after resignation. With this said would my non compete agreement still be valid since in essence they fired me?
Gave employer two week notice of quitting ( on a Wednesday), next day they terminated my employment . My question "Is my Non Compete Agreement still enforceable since in essences they fired me?" applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Have I been misclassified as an independant contractor?
I'm a licenced cosmetologist in MA. I'm paid 55% commission on the services I perform. I am expected to promote myself on the salon's facebook page and website. My clients book appointments with me us... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

I was asked to leave a good paying job to work for another company and have it in writing that they would match my salary then after 6 months they decided to cut my pay by $20K. What am I entitlted to if I pursue legal action?
I was very happy at my former job making $70K when I was persuaded to leave and go work for another company with the promise that they would match my salary. I made the owner put it in writing. Now af... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Smoking in the office
My question is I was working in a small office in where the owner chain smoked in her office. I got very sick and was under a Dr. care last week. I was told this week, that everyone in the office was ... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Can I take withdrawal of cash balance pension and still receive UI?
I lost my job in August and currently am receiving unemployment. Just last week I received a letter from former employer, stating it was not in their best interest financially to maintain my cash bala... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

owed vacation hours after being terminated for no reason
i was recently let go from my job of 7 years for no reason.when they told me they said they would pay me for all my vacation hours which would be 3 weeks, with one week carried over from last year(we ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employer in FL withhold a weeks severance pay for items that believe that I possess?
I was let go on 11/16. My boss told me I would get paid for the next two weeks, one of those weeks was the week I worked, the next week was not worked, but, nonetheless he told me that I would receive... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Terminated/Rehired
I was terminated from my job after unknowingly letting my FMLA expire...I was told that 2 certified letters where sent to me, one stating my due date back to work and the next for my termination.I nev... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

If I earn 40 hours of vacation after one year of service do I have that vacation time available at the end of June when my year is completed or will it not be available to use until after January 1st? And if it is available at the end of June can I use th
Can I use vacation time in my two weeks notice? Give my 2 weeks notice stating I will work the first week and my vacation pay will be used for the second week? applies to Arizona · 0 answers

My work schedule is 39.5 hours per week . I work 9.5 hours a day for 4 days a week . I had acruded 40 hours vacation time. when I took my vacation I was only paid for 32 hours as my boss said I can only be paid 8 hrs per day causing me to lose 7.5 hours o
Have worked for Christmas tree shops for 12 years. I am an overnight supervisor and have suspected that i have shorted on sick and vacation pay for the past 2 years since our personall manager ,who ha... applies to New York · 1 answer

Unpaid Wages
I am a Computer Developer. I worked for a (contracting company) �employee leasing� company here in Atlanta for a total of 10 months. For the last three months of this assignment, the �recipient compan... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

How long is my job protected?
How long is my employer required by law to "protect" my job? I was out on FMLA for 12 weeks (due to cancer) and have been on short term disability for apx 6 months. Is my employer required to give me ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Can an employer force employees to take accrued PTO for a plant shutdown on short notice?
I have just been informed today June 6th, that I must take off the 1st week in July and the 1st week in August off for a plant shutdown due to a slow down in production. I work in the purchasing depar... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I Rescinded my resignation, can my employer force unpaid leave with no promise of future employment?
Will I qualify for unemployment while looking for a new job? applies to New York · 0 answers

the president of the company i work for made a smart remark(im a guy and he asked if im on my period) to me if i leave do i qualify for unemployment?
the president of the company i work for made a smart remark(im a guy and he asked if im on my period) to me if i leave do i qualify for unemployment? applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Repaying relocation expenses, should I hire an attorney?
About 6 months ago I accepted a new job and moved my family across the country. On my first day, my job was changed (title remains the same) and I was put over a different division without the 6 perso... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I just need to know if PA unemployment can hold my benefits due to a Stop on my account fir an overpayment. If I call they release the funds. Except for last week. Still have not gotten paid.
I wanted to know if PA unemployment can hold my payments now due to an overpayment. If I call they release the funds: except last week. Still have not gotten paid. Is this legal during thus pandemic? applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Potential new employer states that they audit their health insurance enrollment monthly. If you have fallen below thirty hours per week during that month, even for vacation, your insurance would be suspended until the next audit that showed you worked thi
Nurse working for staffing agency in private homes. New agency claims suspending health insurance whenever hours fall below thirty per week in any month is standard for them. Current agency doesn't. L... applies to California · 0 answers

If I get fired in Fl, am I entitled to my Vacation time?
My 1 yr anniv was Oct 12, after 1 year you get a week vacation time. I was fired Oct 20th, am I entitled to ask for this weeks pay plus my 1 week vacation time? applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

I work for a large alarm company and have used intermittent FMLA due to a heart condition and diabeties causing me to miss work. This year I have had several heart issues one made me go to hospital in an ambulans and 2 other hospital stays My new manager
Ask to take demotion Moved to different position without notice Unjustified write ups and accusations Continued manipulation of things I do or say applies to Texas · 0 answers

My employer will cease operations next month in GA, although the officers reside in NJ, and they offered severence which reads that I only get 50% if I leave before the plant closes - not a problem. I resigned to take a new job late August, since the plan
My employer will cease operations next month in GA, although the company officers reside in NJ, and they offered severence which reads that I only get 50% if I leave before the plant closes - not a pr... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I worked for dish network 16 yrs they terminated me for reason Not meeting exspectation I believe it is because the dollar amount I was making I have write ups on any wrong doing and 1 week prior to my termination I trained another employee
I was terminated after 16 yrs reason not meeting exspectation I had no write ups and they had me train employee 1 week before I got terminated applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

I am on ADA with probable return to work on 12-26-16. I just found out last week that the company I work for sold out to another company. When I went in last week to fill out the paper work I was informed by the New company's HR person that they could not
Broke a bone in my left hand do to a fall at home last June. Do to poor health care, and a cast that was put on to tight, I now have the bone sticking up on the top of my hand, and the second knuckle ... applies to California · 1 answer

part time to full time
My question is, that i was hired as a part time employee around the end of 8-2008. i recived 40hrs a week for about 2 or so months then my hrs would drop to 20-40 threw january. between jan and mar my... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Special agreement wages not paid during resignation
Hi I had to leave company in end of March 2012. and in the Summer of 2011 we had signed a agreement with Company i had worked for that I shell not provide my resume to the other companies bidding on c... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Recently my employer removed a portion of there company that pertained to me and several others. 6 individuals(including myself) were told we still had jobs with a different title/positon or they understood if we wanted to leave. 5 other individuals were
Recently my employer removed a portion of there company that pertained to me and several others. 6 individuals(including myself) were told we still had jobs with a different title/position or they und... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can my supervisor tell my co-workers that she took discipinary action on me without my permission?
I had missed a few weeks of work due to exposure (fumes)to floor stripping chemicals being used in my office during regular work hours. I filed a workman's comp claim with a physician's letter stating... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I was a keyholder at goodwill industries 9 months pregnant and witnessed an employee stealing and I got fired 2 weeks before leave because I did not tell my supervisor about the theft
I was a keyholder at goodwill industries 9 months pregnant and witnessed an employee stealing and I got fired 2 weeks before leave because I did not tell my supervisor about the theft applies to California · 0 answers

Can an Employer (Temp Service) deduct the cost of a background check and Drug Test from final paycheck without any kind of communication or signed written consent
Just as it says above due to circumstances Beyond My Control I was unable to stay at the assignment for more than a week. I received a phone call from said temp agency saying that because I was there ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Need first/next step to take when they have constructed termination due to retaliation.
I need to know next steps to take, Placed on PIP, being retaliated against, I'm on partial FMLA, which I had to set up to get time off for Dr's. appointments. What do I need to do now so that I won't ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I am currently out on short term disability which I anticipate to be finished in May. I have an interview for another job and need to know how or if to answer any questions related to this???
Basically, I need to know how to answer questions from a potential employer about being out on FMLA and short term disability applies to Georgia · 0 answers

How enforceable is this non-compete in PA?
I have been offered a position with a company in PA. They have sent me an offer letter as well as a non-compete they would like me to sign. The non-compete seems to have overly restrictive covenants a... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I was terminated and told I would be paid for my PTO on my last check and I wasn't. I had to wait an extra week just for a check for my PTO so they could take insurance that I can no longer use out of it. It does say in the policy book that you will be pa
I was terminated for absences and told my PTO would be paid on my last check instead they issued me a separate check just for my PTO a week after my last check so they could take out for benefits I ca... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

After calling in sick for three days, I'm being forced to resign or sign a new offer letter with a significant pay cut by being put on unpaid admin leave?? Is this legal especially when I have 165 hours of pto saved up?
After calling in sick for three days, I'm being forced to resign or sign a new offer letter with a significant pay cut by being put on unpaid admin leave?? I am an exempt employee and I have 165 hrs o... applies to California · 1 answer

What is the statue of limitations on wrongful termination while working for the government in Ohio. Many laws broken. If I had to choose It was wrongful termination.
I was verbally told I was fired because I took FMLA. Many law were broken. I suffer from serious PTSD from the harrassment and wrongful termination from a government position in Canton, OH applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Texas state agency supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination
My wife a worked for a texas state agency. Her supervisor falsified documents from transfer to termination but she still transferred state agencies. Insurance and retirement is all messed up now, also... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Husband had a pace maker inserted and was out of work for one week. He returned to work and has been working for 3 weeks since the
Pacemaker installed and out of work one week. Been back at work for 3 weeks. Today (3 weeks later) Employer wants Doctor's note to return to work. Can the employer require a doctor's note after being ... applies to Texas · 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

Can my employer deny me coming back to work while on FMLA ?
My fiance was injured OFF the job on March 18th 2013. He broke his wrist, was in the hospital until the 20th. He ended up going back to the hospitalMarch 29th 2013 and had surgery and was released Mar... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

Mental and verbal abuse & harassment
I worked for a small company-10 employees in the office svereal hundred in the field. My boss was the owner-I reported to him. A mean, nasty little man who for 11 months bitched at me constantly--I co... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

If an employee works their scheduled hours and doesn't make the required time at the end of the week can the employer force them to use their personal time or vacation time?
Our workers have been required to make at least 35 hours a week, but we work in an environment where that is not always possible. If they don't get their required 35 hours the employer forces them to ... applies to Louisiana · 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

Is there any legal recourse against a union that is causing loss of work for its own members?
The local Musicians union is threatening to put a part-time, local orchestra on its "unfair list" for various grievances that are being filed by a minority of employees. Those grievances include late ... 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

I had a car accident dr put me on a 20 hr work week I have to work I support my self I was a full time employee and always got 2 weeks pd vacation every yr can I still get my vacation pay and time?
Cut to a 20 hr work week by a dr after a auto accident I worked full time and got 2weeks vaca every yr pd can I still get my vaca time and pay applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

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

Was my position eliminated do to retaliation?
I was employed with a health facility for more than 5 years. After several incidents reported from possible theft, schedule changes, manager harassment/hostile work environment, COO issues, FMLA from ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

my employer wants us to work a 48 hour work week Monday through Saturday and said that if we want Saturday off we have to use our PTO time, can he do this?
it was my understanding that if a employee has a 40 hour work week that they don't have to work anymore than that, and that they definitely don't have to use PTO time to do so. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

My employer requires that if you would like vacation and pto benefits that you pay into it. I have been paying .75/per hour since the year 2004 to build up to my vacation time. This year the corporation decided to lower the cap leaving me to lose a week o
Been with company 18 years, have been paying .75/ hour out of my pay for 14 years to accumulate my full amount of vacation time...this year company took away 1 week vacation plus 5 personal days applies to New York · 1 answer

Consultancy company threatening to sue after I left. Demanding $5K as training costs.
I joined a Consultancy company in New York and they made me sign a document stating I need to pay $5000 as training and lodging costs if I leave them during the training period and up until I get plac... applies to New York · 1 answer

pregnancy and benefits
Hello, My husband and I are wanting to try and start our family. I am graduating from college in December and I have had a few job offers from other companies where their benefits are set to start on ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

can you file a wage claim against your employer for illegal deductions
My former employer agreed to allow me to live on his farm property rent free as part of my compensation. 2 months after i began working he started charging me $200 per week rent without a rental agree... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

You have been at your job for only 2 months to find out your pregnant, can they fire me?
I found out I was pregnant after 2 months of being hired. I didn't sign up for STD and won't get FMLA due to not being here a year when baby is born. What options do I have to protect my job? Boss say... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I have been on medical leave since July 22, 2017 due to two issues. One: 4 bulging discs in lumbar spine, stenosis and severe facet joint disease. Two: diagnosis of PTSD that had symptoms triggered by repeated behaviors by boss at work (previously undiagn
currently on leave for medical and mental issues. 4 bulging discs in lumbar spine, severe stenosis and severe facet disease on both sides of spine. In addition, was diagnosed after I went out on medic... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Post Employment Harassment
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my mom. She worked for a very small company for about 13-14 years as an office manager. She was in-charge of most financial related items including receiving cash fr... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can salaried employee with “flexible hours” listed in the job description, be disciplined for tardin
17 year employee, 12 in current salaried position with “flexible” hours. I received a new supervisor in May, and have received 3 disciplinary notes for tardiness; additional disciplinary actions w... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

As a Salaried-Non Exempt Employee am I entitiled to the overtime that I have worked?
I have been labeled as Salaried-Non Exempt for the last year and labeled as a field service supervisor. I have been paid a salary based upon 40 hours a week for the last year. I have been physically w... applies to North Dakota · 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

Can an employer use Sick Time as a form of PTO?
I live in Arizona. My employer has started a new “Scheduled Sick Time Request” which started this year. We get how ever many hours we worked on average per week as our PTO every 6mo. They are maki... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Laid off (not fired) in CA; am I entitled to the accrued & credited Sick Leave hours?
Employer terminated the account @ which I was working & had no other accounts for which I was qualified to work. applies to California · 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

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

Is this grounds for wrongful termination?
A co-worker went to a supervisor and stated I was supposedly sleep on the job. I wasn’t sleep but simply had my head down due to having a migraine. The job has FMLA documentation of my migraines and... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Discrimination based on retaliation
I work for this company for 3.5 years. Earlier this year, I came to HR and questioned about why I was not being considered for a promotion while everyone else who is less qualify and less seniority is... applies to Texas · 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

if staff volunteered to pick up a shift is it not an issue with Fair Labor?
We have PT employees who can work up to but not including 30 hrs a week - our FT employees are any staff that work 30 or more hours per week. If we have PT employees that are volunteering to pick up h... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Harrasment
I worked for a wireless retailer for ten years. About six months after my employment began I was given more and more responsibilities and within a year I was running the entire company. The organizati... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am on a mandatory furlough, for a week can i file for unemployment?
Our company is having us do a Mandatory Furlough for a week , can i file for unemployment. applies to California · 0 answers

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

Do I have ANY recourse against the owner of the company for forcing me to give his grandson my job?
The grandson is 21 and has already been fired once by our production manager for attitude, tardiness and absenteeism,last August. The owner brought him back just a couple months ago, WITH a pay increa... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an Ex Employer re-establish a document that never existed?
I'm being sued by an ex exployer that is seeking to reestablish a non compete he said I signed the first day I was employed. I never signed one or was ever approached and asked to sign one until my la... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Can my commissions be delayed and quota reevaluated one week before payment was supposed to be made?
My company didnt issue commission plans until March this year. As a result they paid a recoverable draw for Jan and Feb commission pay periods. I received and accepted my commission plan in mid March,... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

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

Refusal to pay wages, overtime and in timely fashion
I recently took the position of "Assistant Manager" with an hourly rate of $10/hr at a new Restaurant/Sports Bar/Ale House in the NW suburbs of Chicago on November 8th. I kept record of the hours work... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Hello, I have been on medical short term disability leave for almost 8 weeks. My disability ends in a few weeks & I found a better job recently. I would like to give my current job two weeks notice so that they can start to find someone to take my place.
I've worked for this company for 3 & 1/2 years & I am currently on short term disability due to medical reasons. My disability will be ending in a few weeks. I have found a better job & would like to ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Even though I am classified as exempt, I am required to be in the office at least 40 hrs per week.
I am a computer technician working as a contractor for the Federal government. My position is considered exempt, and I receive a salary. My work involves responding to help tickets from customers in m... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Am I an exempt employee or a retail slave?
I am an assistant retail manager in Indiana. According to my employer, I am paid on a salaried basis with half-time supplemental pay for every hour worked over 40. I punch in and out and only recieve ... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

I was recently let got from a company do I need to repay my sign on bonus?
Exact wording of contract "Jason, as discussed, you are eligible for a $4,000 sign on bonus. The bonus shall be be payable at $1,000 per week, starting with the first full pay week. If you (the employ... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

Should a non-discretionary (pro-rated) bonus, based solely on my performance, be paid upon leaving?
I receive a base salary and an incentive bonus (20% of collections of everything over a set threshold, based solely upon my performance). Some people I work with just receive a percentage of collectio... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

I am a exempt employee who gave my 30 day resignation. Abruptly, I was given one day notice that the following day would be my last. When I received my last pay check, I had on been paid for one week, when I still had another 2 weeks that I was scheduled
Was an exempt employee that have my employer 30 day resignation. Abruptly, I was emailed and told that they were waiving my resignation period and that my last day was the next day. Upon receiving my ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

wrongful termination threat
Hello, I am 18.5 weeks pregnant. I have been out for pregnancy related illness for 24 hours total since June. I have also used 12.5 hours of my FMLA time to go to the doctor and other appointments. To... applies to California · 1 answer

Is my employer required to make accomodations should i fail my Fitness for Duty exam?
I am an Occupational therapy assistant who has been off 11 weeks from skilled nursing facility. When I brought in 25# weight lift restriction I was asked to consider FMLA and toold I could not work wi... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Maternity
I came back after maternity leave and on the first day I was told that I was being laid off because of financial constraints. Is that legal? applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Am I owed earned wages?
I was cheated out of my Holiday pay despite the fact that I followed all of the requirements in our employee manual(EM). I was not paid holiday pay because I called off Sunday which was my overtime. A... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Repayment of move benefit after layoff at new location
I was laid off after moving here only 5 1/2 months ago from corporate headquarters in another state. Part of the move benefit included a high cost of living package that paid part of the house down pa... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Company has changed my working hours. I told them I CANNOT work the hours you want. I would try to get transfer to another store or leave. I cannot get transfer. Do I quit, ask for a layoff or wait to get fired?
My work hours have been changed. I cannot work the hours so I told the mgr that I would try to get a transfer to another store or I would have to leave. I could not get transfer. Do I quit, ask for a ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Am I entitled to Paid Time and/or PTO as a returned employee
Worked for a FL nonprofit for over three years and gave three weeks notice. I returned a year later and worked for less than a year but was only able to offer one week notice. I had scheduled PTO long... applies to Florida · 1 answer

How does a minor file income taxes if paid mostly cash and never given a W4 form
My 14 year old son worked for several weeks over the summer doing odd jobs at a hotel. He was paid mostly in cash and was also paid by check via the mail when the employer was away. He worked 20-30 hr... applies to New York · 0 answers

I have been caring for my wife after cancer surgery. I was placed on unpaiid leave after my PFL ran out. The company has since reorganized and now wants to bring me back as a part time employee. Previously I was a fulltime salaried employee. Can they do t
I have been caring for my wife after cancer surgery. I was placed on unpaid leave after my PFL ran out. The company has since reorganized and now wants to bring me back as a part time employee. Previo... applies to California · 1 answer

non-compete
I was terminated by Cintas Corp. for a safety violation? Do I have to honor the non compete i signed since i was forced to leave? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can my boss not pay me all the vacation time my paystub shows I've earned upon me quitting with a 2
I gave my employer a 2 week notice. I have 40 hrs of vacation available on my paystub. It was given to me 4 mths ago when I hit my 3rd year of employment. My boss is now telling me that I won't get th... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

Overtime for salary
When my pay was changed from hourly to salary I was verbally told it would be based on a 45 hour work week but would be paid overtime on a quarterly basis for time work over 45 hours. Over the past fe... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

After completing my FLM intermittent leave, I was moved to a different location, transferred to a team that does not make sense for my role, my prestige reduced and my responsibilities were greatly lessened. Is this retaliation?
After completing my FLM intermittent leave, I was moved to a different location, transferred to a team that does not make sense for my role, my prestige reduced and my responsibilities were greatly le... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I was off work on a Fmla (non work related) due to major foot surgery. Returned back to work after 9 weeks off since I been back I am experiencing sever pain in my foot and up my leg. I work at a school for emotion impaired students. I had to break up a f
Bone spur surgery and reattachment of archilles tendon and Bunin repaired I have 3 screws and 4 rods in my foot applies to Michigan · 0 answers

On 10/27/17 I tore a tendon in my foot walking down the steps in the parking garage at work, It took until mid December to be determined that Workman's Comp would cover this. During this time I had applied for FMLA, during this time all of my PTO was exha
Can I be required to pay back PTO if I receive payment from workman's comp weeks after I have exhausted all of my PTO when I sustained an injury at work? applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

my fmla expired while being treated for breast cancer...my employer now wants me to resign as i still have an open wound that i pack daily and due to the nature of my work (nursing) , i cannot return until the wound is closed...what are my options?
i am getting better now and the wound is small ...i would guess in 3 weeks it should be closed but i cant say for sure...employer wants me to resign and reapply in 3 months...i know they will not hire... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Hello, I would like to know about the required time frame between taking Short Term Disability for an operation and quitting my current position. I am also on SSDI. I was previously on leave for two years due to a serious injury, When I came back to work
Hello, I would like to know about the required time frame between taking Short Term Disability for an operation and quitting my current position. I am also on SSDI. I was previously on leave for two y... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

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

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 due to lack of work 1 month ago. This week ex-coworker says they are working overtime
I was laid off due to lack of work 1 month ago. This week my ex-coworker says they are working overtime including saturdays. I suspect that I was retaliated against because of an compliant I made to m... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Was I discrimated because I requested Health Insurance?
I was terminated today for unknown reasons; I worked as a Director of HR for a family owed Footwear Company in NYC for almost 1 1/2 years as a permanent P/T employee working 24 hrs per wk. I was told ... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Can your employer deny you short term disability (paid) and list you as ada to avoid paying you?
Can your employer deny you short term disabilitiy (paid) classify you american with disabilities (I am assuming ada is not paid).? This all is of course after Fmla was exhausted. Why was I not put bac... applies to Washington · 0 answers

If I am in Independent Contractor in Commercial Real Estate, but affiliated via contract with a Real Estate Firm with a managing broker and I leave the company (not doing anything competitive) can the Firm that I worked with as an IC not pay me on closed
If I am in Independent Contractor in Commercial Real Estate, but affiliated via contract with a Real Estate Firm with a managing broker and I leave the company (not doing anything competitive) can the... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I have had poor attendance the past year and a half. I had to leave early on Monday may 8th to take my wife to the emergency room for a sprained foot, Went to work the next day and they gave me an ultimatum to go from full time to 29 hours and lost all my
I have had poor attendance the past year and a half. I had to leave early on Monday may 8th to take my wife to the emergency room for a sprained foot, Went to work the next day and they gave me an ult... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I have been on FMLA for almost 6 weeks getting ready to return to work the manager called me last Friday to inform me my job was given to another supervisor.I work for Lowe’s corporate do I have a case?
I have worked hard to get to the position that I had. It was a less stressful job.I feel I have been punished for being sick. I worked hard to get a team that was pros and now they are putting me back... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

i get paid bi-weekly. 1 week i worked 49 hours (that includes 8 hours of holiday pay) but the next week i worked 25 hours. Do i still get overtime? does my 8 hour holiday pay get overtime hours?
i get paid bi-weekly. 1 week i worked 49 hours (that includes 8 hours of holiday pay) but the next week i worked 25 hours. Do i still get overtime? does my 8 hour holiday pay get overtime hours? applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do I have to disclose to my new employer about a pending EEO at my former job?
I have a pending EEO (FMLA, retaliation) on my former employer. I just started a new job, do I have to tell them about my pending case? They have to contact my former employer. applies to Arizona · 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

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

the company i was working for moved me 300 miles and then laid me off after 6 months
I was working for a company that had moved me about 300 miles away had told me that I was on a two-year contract with a sign on bonus if I was fired or quit before then and of the two years I would no... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Am I at risk of violating my non-compete agreement?
I was recently contacted by a retained search firm about an excellent career advancement opportunity. Upon completing the selection process, I was offered the job. I am concerned however that my curre... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Change in work hours/no change in compensation
Our company is planning to expand hours from 35 to 40 hours per week, but does not intend to compensate non-exempt employees for the additional 5 hours per week they will be required to work. Non-exem... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

My husband was informed today that there was a glitch in the system and everyone was overpaid for the holiday last week. They will be deducting the money from his next check, which should have overtime on it. Is this legal, as it will reduce his hours and
He worked 25 hours and had 16 hours of holiday pay. His check was for 40 hrs plus 16 holiday hours. His employer states to "enjoy this check because I will be taking it out of next week's hours worked... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I was terminated or ask to leave for being told my employer had a disk where I was stealing. It's been more than a year and Kroger hasn't filed charges. Do I have a case against this company
My name is Ruth Zamarron and # 859-270-5514 need help applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I have had been wondering this myself. I have been working at this salon for a year. Never have I got hourly, only commission. Yet, I am required to be here the entire duration of my shift and get attitude if I want to take off for a bit, or leave early.
Please help me find a good solutions for me and my boss applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

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

Discrimination/Retaliation/Harassment - pick one......
I have experienced a discriminative hostile work environment on a daily basis by my immediate supervisor. As a result, I�ve been diagnosed with severe depression; panic attacks, as well as high anxiet... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Coworkers that work longer hours for free is making it difficult for my job security.
Is it legal for other contract coworkers to work in excess of 40 hours a week but only turn in (and get paid for) 40 hours a week? I ask this because I only work the hours I am supose to be paid for. ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I be "laid off" when returning from medical leave at the same time 4 new nurses being hired?
I have been with this company for 6 months. I am a full-time 3rd shift nurse. I had to go on medical leave due to a fall which resulted in a broken bone and needed surgery. I was off initially for 4 w... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I worked 14hrs on Tuesday, which is my total hours for the work week, do I get paid overtime?
I worked 14hrs total one day out of a (7) day work week, do I get paid overtime? applies to California · 0 answers

If my employer keeps changing the last date of employment. Can I accept the original date and the severance pay and leave.
Department being dissloved. Positions being eliminated. applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

medical
I was working full time when i was forced to take a medical leave. My doctor has will not write off on allowing me to return to work just yet, am i eligable for unemployment? thank you applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I had filed a hostile work place and age discrimination to my employers in writing my attorney is telling me I have to wait and continue to work there I do not understand why I have to work there I am under doctors care took FMLA and I cannot stand going
As for the hostile workplace my manager had pulled a nice twice in the filth in the workplace verbal and as for the age discrimination I knew they were trying to get rid of me they stop giving me the ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Doctors recommendation not sufficient
Turned in FMLA paperwork to HR director who told me it was not sufficient taking 12 weeks off after delivery as doctor stated. Told me I need a medical excuse for taking 12 weeks. Correct me if I'm wr... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Corporate sent me a letter stating that I voluntarily resigned as unable to return to work due to foot injury. I did not resign.
Scheduled to return to work on July 17 from FMLA. Unable to do as broke foot before returning. Company states I voluntarily resigned. I did not. I have worked with company 10 yrs and 10 months. applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Charging vacation time for built in overtime day.
I am an exempt employee working a 12 hr shift schedule that results in working a 48 hr week every fifth week. My employer just recently announced that we would not get the extra 8 hours straight time ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I get in legal trouble for being paid an exempt status salary as a full-time live-out nanny?
I'm a licensed elementary school teacher who has been working as a full-time live-out nanny for 3 years. Last year we renegotiated my salary from non-exempt hourly pay to exempt salary. I found out in... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I took a day off after being up caring for my daugter until 2:00 am and had to be at work 4:30 am
my 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with (ALL) acute lymphoblastic leukemia 2-25-11. I was approved for fmla through my employer and gave them certification from Roswell Cancer Hospital in Buffalo, ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Should I be non exempt or exempt employee and am I entitled to overtime for my contract position.
I work in MN as a full time 40 hr a week data entry specialist for a non profit program and also hired as a contractor position for 10 hrs a week as an alumni coordinator that i do all the work in the... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

My wife received partial unemployment for a total of 30 weeks of $3000
My wife received partial unemployment for 30 weeks in Missouri for a total of 3000 dollars she received a letter today stating she did not report her full wages for those 30 weeks as I was wondering t... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

I think my manager fired me as retaliation because I complained on her about something.
I have worked at my job for the past year and a half with no verbal warning or write ups for any misconduct. A few months ago my manager got upset with me and started making it harder to be at work be... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I was injured at work have been on workers compensation since then my doctor released me to work 12 hrs a week I was told by my employer that I needed to open my availability to work more hrs or be demoted and take a pay cut I live in NY is legal
I work at McDonald's as a manager I got hurt at work 3 yrs ago and have been on works comp since my doctor had let me return to work for 12 hrs a week I also receive works comp still I was told by my ... applies to New York · 0 answers

What can an employer reveal about their employee to a possible new employer?
Before I begin, I would like to thank anyone who reads/answers my question for your time.I am unable to pay for a consultation, my husband and I live week to week-but I understand completely if you do... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

What can I do about a jelous female customer who is trying to get me fired by making false claims and sending others to make false claims against me so my boss will fire me? Elmira NY
I work at a convenient store for a year now. Shortly after I started the job a yr ago a jealous woman customer has been causing me trouble by throwing tantrums about anything just to cause me trouble.... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Should I allow my employer to pursue liquidated damages?
Employee is currently under 1 year contract to work for employer. After four years of employment with this company and signing four seperate one year agreements, employee has finally found another job... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

can i sue my employer or co worker for continued subjection to a vulgar video at work
a co worker was told not to be on you tube during work. I told my supervisor what the co worker was watching at work. a pornographic rock video that was vulgar and disgusting. the co worker was advise... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Baby Bonding in South Carolina
If I have not taken the full 12 weeks of FMLA, can I use the remaining weeks for "care for a newborn" all at once at a later date if it's within the first 12 months following birth? For example, I too... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

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

I was employed on May 3, 2017, and during my time of employment i was required to go by ambulllance to the hospital because of bllood pressure problems. There were a couple of other times i had to leave work for the same reason. A few weeks later there wa
Do i have a wrongful termination and deflamation case applies to West Virginia · 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

Purposely misclassified as independent contractor and then constructive termination?!
I think I was purposefully misclassified as an independent contractor. I had a verbal agreement to work 40 hours a week. The business was doing so poorly that they could barely offer me 8 hours a week... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

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

Am I exempt from overtime requirements?
I will be working for an Illinois seven attorney law firm as a law clerk this summer. I will be paid hourly, based on the number of hours I work each week, no set weekly or monthly salary. I was surpr... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

A friend owned a business and sold to another party. He then became an employee of that company He signed a no compete at that time which says that he should he leave the company he cannot contact his former clients for 6 months. Now 6 years later that bu
See question. applies to Georgia · 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

I worked for a health care facility in Florida and resigned due to being treated poorly by supervisor and felt age discrimination and the company owed me 50 hrs of PTO and they are refusing to pay saying because I didn't give 2 week notice they aren't goi
Resigned as felt age discrimination and was treated disresptfull while others younger employees were treated great. They are now saying they will not pay me my earned 50 hrs of PTO due to I didn't giv... applies to Florida · 0 answers

How long does a company have to hold your job when you are out on disability?
My wife was diagnosed with cancer in December 2016, she had FMLA,short term disability then long term disability. She has now been released to go back to work (Sept 2017). She talked to HR and they to... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Decrease in pay without knowing pay rate
My husband and the employees at his company were all informed by their owner last Friday 9/25 by letters mailed to each person's home that that was the last day that each person would be on their curr... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer withhold a weeks salary when you first begin a job and then not pay you for that week if you don't give a 2 weeks notice in VA? They have this clause in their employee handbook
My former employee wont pay out a week of withheld salary because I did not give 2 weeks notice. There is a statement in the employee handbook but I did not realize they won't pay if you don't give 2 ... applies to Virginia · 1 answer

How should I go about receiving unpaid wages from an employer?
I have been working freelance for a company for the past 4+ years. I stopped seeing paychecks in March, and was constantly assured that payment is coming, just wait another week. I continued working w... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

If im moved to a higher postion that is a higher pay level can they not pay me?
I was moved to customer service and was told that I will get a pay increase from being a cashier. I was told that i will get it after minimum wage increase in jan 1st. I was told after minimum wage in... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Can I sue righttime care or the doctor who refused to fill out my paperwork for leave?
I was diagnosed with bells palsy by the doctor i had scheduled an appointment with at righttime(knowing that they dont schedule appointments for urgent care i schedule an appointment so that it wasnt)... applies to Maryland · 0 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'm w2. Treated like 1099. Base salary of 500 a week. If I make a commission the base salary is deducted from my commission. Basically have to pay back all w2 wages with commission. Is thisnlegal?
Paid every week a salary of 500. This is automatically building debt with the employer. Say I don't make any sales all month. I now owe the company 2000. I get a commission next month for 2000. I don'... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Unpaid Salary and Overtime
Hi, I have worked with a Company based in Atlanta, and the client place was in Texas. I worked with the consultant between April and July first week. In the second week of July, I joined the company a... applies to Texas · 1 answer

If I have a tummy tuck remove excess skin Can I take FMLA if I’ve been employed long enough
Tummy tuck to remove excess skin applies to Georgia · 0 answers

My employer gave me a signing bonus & informed me that if I leave the company before 1 year, it will be deducted from my final paycheck. I also can't discuss it with anyone.
Are those two things legal? I live in Illinois but the employer is in Indiana. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was off on a year leave of absence and was awol separated from my job...the paperwork was already filled out just didn't have it in hand and couldn't pick it up due to covid... I been struggling every since... I believe I'm the only one in that departme
Is there anything I can do about this... I'm struggling with zero income applies to California · 1 answer

Somebody called our corporate office HR and told them I was going to shoot up the gym. I was put on leave for two weeks and this was leaked all over my place of employment. I lost all my clients and I'm ashamed and embarrassed to go back to work. I was al
A random person called corporate office of UFC gym(the company I work for) and told them I had plans of shooting up the place. I was put on leave at work for 2 weeks and of course rumors started to fl... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Mandatory conference calls
I work 40 hours a week as a salon leader in a corporate company for five years. We are required to have weekly conference calls before our shift lasting about an hour. Sometimes, we’re required to b... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

suspension and demotion
rent checks in a timely manner. I was never made aware of any of these financial protocols that were in place. I also informed them that I was behind in my work due to the fact I was the only manager ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Contract got cancelled in 1 week when I signed an initial contract for 4 months
Hello, I was offered a contract position at ABC Corp and I started working there. After a week when I submitted my timesheet, my manager told me that my contract wasnt fully approved. He thought it wa... applies to California · 1 answer

Can your employer fire you with good cause because he found out you contacted an attorney because he was illegally deducting money every week from your paycheck and he found out you spoke to an attorney about him doing that?
2 months after I started working for my employer he started taking $200/week from my paycheck charging me rent for an apartment that was located on his premises of employment. The original agreement w... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

my employer just demoted due to me because I can't fulfill one of the job duties due to medication. They also gave me a pay cut, can the employer do this? State of Florida Resident
I was out on FMLA and returned back to work and I provided doctor notes that stated I could not be oncall due to the medication and the side affects today my employer came in and told me that I would ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I used A week of earned vacation my employer has taken performance bonus I earned is it legal
Can my employer take away my performance bonus if I use a week of. Vacation ( earned) applies to Ohio · 0 answers

How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission
How can my employer take $500 out of my check a week without my permission applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do you have to qualify for 1250 hours twice if you have 2 conditions?
I have more than one fmla condition on file, and have used both conditions in the past. Now my attendance manger is saying that i have to have 1250 hours for both conditions in order to use them both.... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

Do I as a non-profit employer In Florida have to pay PTO when an employee already has 80 hours in the 2-week pay period?
We are really struggling with donations during this pandemic. Do I as a non-profit employer In Florida have to pay PTO when an employee already has 80 hours in the 2-week pay period? applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is a person who has been qualified as a person with a disability under the ADA protected wether they have an accomendation or not , my sick leave was exhausted after coming back off workers comp but I still have 390 hours vacation they said I could not us
See question applies to California · 0 answers

Is this wrongful demotion?
I was asked to put in for a job by the manager of that specific job, when I got the job. They had given the job I bid on to another person, leaving me with a large number of machines. I was not traine... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

My husband has ptsd, recen his medication was changed and it did not agree with him. he had a melt down and had to tlybe taken to the hospital for evaluation, Of course he missed work and his boss would not talk to him for a week after the insident. He fi
My husband has ptsd, recently his medication was changed and it did not agree with him. he had a melt down and had to be taken to the hospital for evaluation, Of course he missed work and his boss wou... applies to Florida · 0 answers

My company has pto that we earn Thur the year for vacation and they give us 4 holadays a year if I take a day off Thur. The week can they make me use a vacation day or holaday even if I ended up with 60+ hrs.
My company has pto that we earn Thur the year for vacation and 4 holadays that they give us for the year can they make me use a vacation day or holaday if I take a day off Thur the week even if I ende... applies to Virginia · 1 answer

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

Laid off while on employer's short term disability. What are my unemployment benefit options?
I am pregnant and on shorterm disability through my employer. My FMLA period ended already, but I was still receiving Accident and Sickness insurance for the pregnancy through my employer. They did ma... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Forced to resign due to pregnancy complications
I was placed on bedrest due to pregnancy at 28 weeks. My 12 weeks FMLA exhausted on 8/25/2017 when my child was only 2 weeks old. My employer terminated me on 8/25/2017; however, is saying I resigned ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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 was working for a guy who was supposed to be a friend.
He purchased a motorcycle for me in which we agreed i would repay on a timely manner. However, he decided to just take whatever amount out of my paychecks every week and hold my money until he felt li... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can I quit my job & collect because i'm so over worked & under payed??
I was hired 3 yrs ago as a project manager,pd salary to run local projects. 45-50hrs a wk was no problem but now the Co. has me running 3 projects 90 miles away & now working over 60 hrs. a week with ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

I'm Fom NH Our company are Union but I had been discriminated for the past 4 years now and I just got unfaithful fired form work I had work for this company for 9 years and our sop Stuard Is more and the fence of the company then the employees he puts mor
I'm Fom Argentina been married for 19 year we have tow daughters & one has Epilepsy It took me 4 month to get the FMLA., the first time I asked them I been told that I don't meet the hs required so I ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I am a salaried employee and work 45+ hours per week. I am required to work one Saturday (5 hours).v
I am a salaried employee and work 45+ hours per week. I am required to work one Saturday (5 hours) per month. I missed one Saturday since I was in the Hospital, now my employer is telling me I have to... applies to New York · 1 answer

w2 supplemental severance/settlement taxing rate and writing off expenses
I worked on a year-to-year basis at a major cultural institution for 11+ years as a restorer. My first bad performance review came ten years at the job, followed by the loss of job at age 51 nine mont... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Discrimination because of ADHD and # of Children?
I am currently 32 weeks pg. I was laid of yesterday 6/28/05. It was stated that there was a lay-off in many departments and I was chosen as I had no completed training. I have ADHD and my previous bos... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Definite Period Job Contract Reneged
I have a question regarding breach of employment contract. I was an at will employee in IL, but when my job was eliminated, I was given 2 option in a meeting with the manager and HR. Option 1 was to w... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

salaried but paid hourly?
I am a manager at a call center with 5-10 employees underneath me. My employer classifies me as salaried non exempt on my pay stub. I am required to work 40 hours a week, and 2 extra Saturdays each mo... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

My employer made mistakes in medical payroll deductions supposedly over enuf time that they now need to deduct $1000's out of a single two week check because of the mistake. THEIR MISTAKE but do I have to pay?
I was informed a week ago in a separate conversation as a by the way kind of notice. Nothing written about the matter I was verbally informed by the new hr lady Flo that they had made errors in the am... applies to California · 0 answers

my mother took an fmla due to falling and breaking her hip. she recently returned to work with restrictions. after being back to work for a month her employer told her that she had to have all limitations lifted and could not return to work until done so.
my mother was forced to have all medical restrictions lifted after breaking her hip and returning to work. her job demanded so and stated she could not return to work until done so. she is 63 years ol... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Vacation reimbursement
I am considering leaving my job. If I do, is my company required to pay me for unused vacation time (as in California)? Or do I lose that time if I don't use it before I leave? applies to New York · 1 answer

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

harassment and retroactive pay decrease
im being harassed ever day by my bose about my now current ex fiansee and i say ex because of my boss she has now left me. im being treaten to be fired and thats if i talk to her and all because she i... applies to California · 1 answer

I 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

How to keep termination letter out of my personnel file
• I work for. A county office of education and al A union member I was sent a notice of termination while on disability leave . r a skelly how employees can contest and correct erroneous information... applies to California · 0 answers

Hi, I was injured at work last July 2015 I waived my settlement with my company, and have left my workers comp case open. I have been tardy and am unable to work my required 9 hours a day and leave a little early when not feeling well, I still however com
/ applies to Florida · 1 answer

how do i go about being fired
i asked my service manager if i could leave early due to family matter she got mad an asked me to go outside so i did she then started to cuss me and putting her finger at me saying also that i am out... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can an employer deduct fuel reimbursement from your gross wages?
I worked as an Emergency Roadside Technician using my own vehicle. I was paid $14 per call completed and responsible for my own fuel and vehicle maintenance. The employer had me turn in my fuel receip... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

A employee accuses a co worker of stealing prescription drugs from her purse and then quits because I didn't reprimand the accused employee and now ex employee wants unemployment benefits
Would a employee be able to receive unemployment benefits because I did not reprimand their co worker that they accused of stealing prescription drugs from her purse in her office. The accuser quit be... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I 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

Hello i was injured at work back in June and badly damaged my knee, it still isn't right. My employer cut off my workman's comp benefits and started burning my sick leave and vacation until i was able to be released by the doctor (that they paid good mone
What's my recourse. applies to Texas · 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

Temporary pay cuts for performance management
I work for a transcription company that pays by production and conducts monthly to quarterly audits of my work. Additionally, if a transcriptionist can't make out a word or find a term, she can leave ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Job termination during pregnancy related disability
Hello, My wife has complication in pregnancy and that's why doctor has advised to take extended time off ( 4-1/2 months post delivery). Since she was less than 1 year with company, she can take CA PDL... applies to California · 1 answer

I submitted resignation letter on 4/8/11 under duress? I am STILL employed until 5/6. Can I rescind
I resigned 4/8/11 'effective immediately', however, management stated I would still be considered employee until 5/6/11 so that I could bid on internal positions for four weeks. I had had 'counseling'... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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 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

Hired for wrong job, fired for lack of experience?!?
Hired through an employment agency to process home loans for a well established bank. I let them know I had no previous mortgage experience, and was told not to worry, they have a three week training ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

non compete with a new business
I work for a company in the Advertising Specialties market. I have been there for the last 2.5 years of my life and have enjoyed the time their. I signed a non-compete offer at the begining of my empl... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Hostile Environment
I took a legal assignment. The firm had a strange name and I had to answer the phones. I was not advised by the agency that I was to do the phones. I am a legal secretary. The main boss called in and ... applies to California · 0 answers

Company shutdown unemployment benefits state DOL looking to reclaim these benefits
My company has a summer shutdown every year. I've been with my company for over 10 years. We all know about this showdown way in advance. However, our company offers to file on our behalf for temporar... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

If was pregnant with twins on November 2015 when I began to have complications so the doctor took me off work. I was due May 22, but I had my twins in April by c section. I took my 8 weeks off and while I was on maternity leave they replaced me. Am I lega
I have a hearing scheduled for September 1st, 2016. Please help. applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Hello, I was accused by one of my staff, in a two paged letter because I wanted to decipline the staff for some unacceptable work behavior. The agency sent me home for 1 week (paid) and called me letter to inform me that the complaint were unfounded. So m
I was accused by a staff I supervise in a two page email because I tried to give her a warning based on a violation . 24 hours after she sent the email filled with accusations. I was sent home( with p... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I was hired at an insurance company under the stipulation that I pay and take the life insurance class online, pay and take the test at a state certified testing facility and train unpaid until they deemed fit, pay for my licence ect... I paid for all and
Lower mgmt lied to upper mgmt about me. She made me out to have immoral work practices, ethics and integrity. The trainer for an insurance company took me out of town to train with her. I had already ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Subcontractor Questions
I am a subcontractor with a company here in MD, i've been working for the company at their client's site for the last 5 weeks now, even though the client pays every week for the services i render, the... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

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

I have been given a work from home accommodation from my job based on a medical issue I am having in between surgeries. All the paperwork was filled out after I returned from my medical leave of 8 weeks. The dr, the work nurse and the company that manages
applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Is there any recourse for experiencing a huge pay cut from changing job description?
I am an hourly Assistant Manager of a retail establishment. I have worked for this company for over 6 years. In duties section of the ASM job description it states that I am required to work a minimum... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Is it discrimination to schedule you for hours outside of your availability in retaliation?
I have been working two jobs for about 3 years. I recently was offered a full time position at my formerly part time job. I accepted the offer. I informed the manager at my other job that i would like... applies to Vermont · 0 answers

seeking damages for unsafe working enviroment
I work for a very large union. I am a maintenance worker for them. The building I help maintain is constantly in need of remodeling and repairs. None of which permits are pulled to do this extensive w... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If I give my 2 week notice and the final day of employment occurs after my anniversary date, does the employer have to pay me out my unused vacation?
If I give my 2 week notice and the final day of employment occurs after my anniversary date, does the employer have to pay me out my unused vacation? I'm looking to change jobs, but would like to make... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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 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

My employer reduced the number of sick hours employees could carry from year-to-year from unlimited to 80. They retroactively reduced the number of hours many employees had already earned to 80. Can a company take away employee's sick leave, when they cha
My employer reduced the number of sick hours employees could carry from year-to-year from unlimited to 80. They retroactively reduced the number of hours many employees had already earned to 80. Can a... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

I live in NC. I have worked at my company for 13 years. I get 1 week of paid vacation every year. If I have taken my week of vacation this year but haven't been paid for it yet and want to put in a notice of resignation, can my employer refuse to pay me f
Can my employer refuse to pay me for my used vacation if I put in a notice of resignation as soon as I return from vacation? I've been there 13 years. I live in NC. applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

What will I be paid today???
I have worked at a CPA firm for 5 years. For 4 of those years we were salaried. Last summer we were forced to go to hourly and were reduced to 32 hours per week. We worked 32 hours a week for several ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Isn't this illegal for the employers to do this anywhere in the US?
I just got a phone call on Saturday from my employer and told me that according to their surveillance cam, I was on google map reviewing traffic before the end of work day. And they have decided to te... applies to California · 0 answers

I have an employee who has put in his notice and will leave our company on January 11,2018 He is now requesting to use some of his vacation time for 2018 in January before his last day. This doesn't seem right. Can you clarify this for me please?
vacations are based on calendar year. applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Severance Package Acceptance
I am in production management and have recently been told that I will be laid off due to an obvious reduction in production orders. Upper management only decided to tell me about this situation after ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

ive worked for the same company for over 2 years. They are instituting a hold first paycheck policy and advised us that in february we will receive one weeks pay as opposed to our usual 2 which will be held until we leave company. this will cause a financ
new policy... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Is it illegal for an employer to cummunicate a payroll adjustment by using the word "dock?"
If I send a written notice to an employee that their pay will be adjusted due to exhausted sick leave, is it illegal to use the words "dock"? applies to California · 0 answers

Does it fair for me to go back and not the other employee
Me and other employee has shoulder surgery a week apart. But the case manager from work told my doctor that they have a light duty work for me, the other employee has shoulder surgery a week before me... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

How do I inform future job prospects of my situation without implicating my former employer?
I resigned from a job for personal reasons, gave two weeks notice, was asked to give an additional week and I did. I have had over seven interviews, five of them stated that they will get back to me a... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

preapproved ot
I often work 45 to 55 hours a week, but my employer says that overtime must be pre-approved. Is this correct. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Owner and practice manager at a business employ their son. Practice manager (mom) alters time sheets to show son working for 40 hours a week,but he does not. Is this stealing from the company, being that they own it? Is this legal in regards to the IRS?
Husband owns a business. His wife is practice manager. Their son is an employee at the establishment. He is a part time employee that rarely clocks in or out. H works about an hour or two per day.. Wh... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

I gave my required 2 week notice but will forfeit your PTO if you havent been with the company for 1 year and cant use your PTO while working the notice unless its for protected reasons....what would be a protected reason?
I have approximately 48 hours of PTO time accrued. Company policy states you forfeit your PTO payout if you havent been with the company one year and cannot use the PTO while working out the required ... applies to North Carolina · 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

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

my company is closing as of Sept., and are not offering us anything in return, if i choose to leave before the closing date, can i still file for unemployment?
company is closing they claim they have no funds to keep location open. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Can My Employer Request A 30 Day Notice Before I Leave To Another Job in Ohio?
i was inquiring about how to give my 2 weeks notice but HR said i had to work out a 30 day notice applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Previous employer refused to give paycheck and won't send W2
Please help me. I worked for a company for a very short period of time, however long enough to receive a paycheck. They lied about mailing my check to and after over two month stated they refused to g... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can an employer require a salaried employee to work almost 100 hours a week without additional compensation? I am a restaurant manager and my assistant recently quit with no notice so I have been working 9AM-12Am for almost 2 weeks straight now, this cant
I am a restaurant manager and my assistant recently quit. My district manager is not providing any help and I have literally been working 9AM-12Am for 2 weeks now, over 100 hours a week with no additi... applies to Virginia · 1 answer

Non-Compete Enforceability after termination in FL
I was recently terminated from my job in Jacksonville Florida. When I was hired with the company I signed a non-compete agreement. Is that non-compete enforceable if I have been terminated and did not... applies to Florida · 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 an employer allow one group of employees to carry over prior year vacation but not allow another group to?
We merged with another company that only allows 1 week of vacation to be carried over to the next year. Our old company (based in california) allowed 4 weeks to be carried over. During the year of the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What is my rights as an employee who works 40 hours per week 80 hours every two weeks and I'm denied Vacation by my company is that legal in the state of Wisconsin
If I'm a full-time employee do my employer have the right to deny me vacation I work for the same company but they said one company is in the union work in the city of Milwaukee, but I work in the cit... applies to Wisconsin · 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

Can you get laid off on your last day on short term disability? With no notice until you go back to work on a new schedule week?
Can you get laid off on your last day on short term disability? With no notice until you go back to work on a new schedule week? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Any recourse against my employer who is forcing me to choose between my health and my job?
I was out of state for a business meeting and asked to leave the final meeting early to enable me to catch the first of only two flights home that day. Leaving 40 minutes early would save me 6 hours. ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

IS THERE AN APPEALS PROCESS IF MY EMPLOYER DENIES MY APPLICATION FOR FMLA?
I have had an ongoing condition with my back. I had a series of surgical injections and finally had spinal fusion surgery in Dec 2009. It was not as successful as my doctor and I had hoped. Since retu... applies to New Jersey · 2 answers

My 5 year work anniversary falls on December 12th and I should receive around 120 hour of vacation. However, I am planning on giving my two week notice on December 5th. Will I still be entitled to my vacation hours even though it falls during my two weeks
Two week notice will be submitted 12/5/2016. Work anniversary 12/12/2016 (should receive 120 hours) Last day of work 12/16/2016 Will I still be entitled to my vacation hours even though it falls durin... applies to California · 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

Is an ex-employee about to file for retaliation?
When I resigned from my old company I turned in a letter to corporate HR stating that it was a hostile environment. Two years later I get invited to consent to a clinical trial. When I show up to cons... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

if you have leave/vacation on the books & can your job tell you what you can use that for?
My boyfriend is was arrested and has not been back to work, and he has unused paid time with work that we have been calling in for him using. They are saying he cant use it if he is incarcerated. His ... applies to California · 0 answers

Being targeted because of fibormyalgia
I have question a about being targeted at work because of fibromyalgia, I am asking for my girlfriend since she needs to be careful of what she says and does. She has worked at the same company for cl... applies to California · 1 answer

I live in Florida I am salary and I signed a contract when hired. I gave my two week notice and the next day came in and told me to finish today out then I wouldn’t be needed any longer I asked them if they were firing me and I was told no. I asked if t
I signed a contract when hired I am salary I gave my two week notice the next day I was told to finish my day out then I would not be needed to work the two weeks. I asked if I would be paid for my tw... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Isn't my job protected when on disability?
I live in northeast Ohio. I used up my FMLA time during the summer, some of that time was approved short term disability. I returned to work for a month and my doctor has put me back on disability whi... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

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

A demotion without cause? How is this legal?
I have been in a salaried position, with the title "Assistant to the Dept Director", with benefits, since 2006 with my current employer. My record is exemplary. I have no written disciplinary actions,... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

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

help - H1B-visa - salary not paid
Hi, I have come to the US on H1-B visa with a consulting firm. When I joined this company in March, I signed an agreement that I would serve the company for 1 year, and not leave them before that. And... applies to Maryland · 2 answers

Mandatory 50 hour work week for salary workers.
The big boss decided to make it manadatory for the entire engineering office to work 50 hour work weeks for the next two months. No explanation was given and no compensation was mentioned for working ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Can return to secondary part-time job affect main part-time job’s disability payments?
Prior to starting short-term disability due to a sudden medical event, I was working the same 2 part-time non-sedentary jobs concurrently for several years. The STD payments are through Job A and base... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I am a salaried Convenience store Manager. I work mandatory 48 hours a week sometimes more but my payroll check says 40. Is this legal and why?
Salaried Convenience Store Manager mandatory 48 hours a week but my payroll check says I work 40. Why would they do that and is it legal? applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

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

Confusion about overtime pay...
I recently accepted a job position with the title of assistant manager for a local chain of speciality retail shops. I was told that I would recieve a salary of XX, XXX per year, but that also anythin... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Who do I contact
about turning a company in. Ok I have called dol and have gotton the run around the IRS is sending me a form I'm looking for a lawyer to help me this company fired me for wanting my paycheck on payday... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have a ton of questions
I read that you helped someone with Verizon Wireless and I was hoping that maybe you would be willing to help me too. I filled out a complaint with the EEOC already, but I am hoping to find someone th... applies to Illinois · 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

Will the non-compete clause be enforceable in my situation?
Four years ago, I signed an employment contract with a non-compete clause with Company A. Company A is mainly in the business of training and contracting trained consultants out to larger consulting f... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can I file for unemployment?
I was employed for 14 years in a top management position. I submitted a 3 month notice with intended resignation July 31. I noted my desire to assist with hiring training and the best transition for t... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

STD claim was denied employer is letting me go for unexcused excessive absences.
I went out on FMLA in which a STD claim was started. My doctor released me 2wks later. My employer wouldn't allow me to return until my claim was processed. My STD claim was denied now my employer is ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can I be fired because I heard my boss yell that I was an f---Btch and I called him on it?
Today I was suppose to meet with a client and my boss told me to reschedule, so I did. I was in my cube working on other issues at hand, when I heard the owner/my boss ask another employee why I left ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I have an employee who was been on a worker comp leave since 12-30-09
I just got a letter from the worker comp carrier saying the emploee is eligible for a supplemental job displacement and the ee is 13% permanent partial disability, when can I terminate this employee. applies to California · 1 answer

Can I get unemployment?
I currently hold a back office position working 35 hr as week earning salary of $30,000 a year with 10days PTO. My employer currently sold the company. The back office will no longer be needed. He sai... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is it my responsibility to check with my supervisor if I'm working overtime?
There is overtime every day at my work and sometimes I'm exhausted, but she gets angry when I leave on time even though she never tells me to stay. Can she discipline me for this? She has stated that ... applies to Nevada · 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

treated unfairly?
I signed a non-compete the day before I started. There are many employees that have been there 20+years, are doing the same thing I'm doing, and was not asked to sign a non-compete. They are leaving t... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

AT-Will Terminitation
My company is having layoffs next month (no severence). I plan on resigning on Monday and giving 3 weeks notice. Can they ask me to leave the day I give notice and then not pay me for those 3 weeks? T... applies to California · 1 answer

I resigned from my position of 19 years due to health reasons I was denied unemployment for not having just cause however a week later went to my physician and was given a medical letter stating that my employment was going to cause serious health issues
I voluntarily resigned a position after 19 years due to health reasons. I was denied due to unjust cause. Approximately one week later, I went to my physician, was given a letter, stating that if I st... applies to New York · 1 answer

went on fmla dr. note, out off work. disability for i year. does the employer have right too terminate you?
question? at the top. employee have a right too come back employer. approved by a drs note. disability . state off tn. assurant disability, .does the emploer have a right too terminate you. could not ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

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

I was assaulted by a coworker n called 911 and then fired the next morning?
Working for the past 3 years for a retail wine and spirits shop in NYC. I was assaulted by a co worker who has been there for 12 years. She grabbed me by my shirt on the upper collar and bruised and s... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

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

Employee rights on company asset sale
My company recently sold some of its assets (not a takeover) and wants to transfer me to the transferee company. I would like to retire and take any severance pay that my company can offer. Will I be ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

Relocated to California, need to return home. Help with verbiage of proration.
My husband and I relocated to California for his company. Due to family health issues, we need to head back home ASAP. Unfortunately there is no comparable position back home within the company. His c... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Am I eligible for vacation pay that has been earned even though I was just terminated?
I just became eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation on 11/2/2010 after nine years of employment. On the 11/18/2010 I was terminated but I already received the paperwork stating that I was eligible for... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

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

Do I have a valid case of employment discrimination?
I have been employed at a Healthcare Billing company for over 1 year. At the time of my hire, I was told by the Hiring Supervisor that there was much room for growth for a person with the level of exp... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Toxic members
First case: Few members in the institute I work for have been working hard to defame me and spread rumors about me amongst people of my community, those rumors are very toxic rumors & the reason is th... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

My company has outsourced my department. We have one month from the change-over date when we will still be employees of our current company; however we are required to use vacation pay or take unpaid leave during this period. Is this legal? Thank you.
The time is to be used to apply for jobs with the current company and I believe that we will still be covered under the group insurance plan. applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Uncle had heart attack while pushing a car at work. FMLA paperwork wants to know if this was illness or accident/injury related. The waters are murky. What should he answer? He was subsequently diagnosed with a blockage he did not know he had
Heart attack while pushing car at work for work...subsequent dx of a blockage previously unknown and asymptomatic. FLMA wants to know if accident/injury related or illness. This is murky. applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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 retaliation still be considered after time limit for filing EEOC claim has passed?
I have been with the company for over 4 years, after almost 3 years I was assigned a different job at the same facility, after several months in that job I discovered that another employee with the sa... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

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

Is it legal to dock an employees time when they have workmens comp.??
My husband was hurt at work and had to leave work for a doctors appt. and then returned with doctors note. The HR lady said his hours will be docked for any missed time due to the accident. applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can my employer discuss my legal issues with other employees
I was arrested for outstanding warrants from 2015 My employer found out about my arrest and told me I had to take a 30 day leave of absence I was not employed by this employer when those warrants were... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

My employer is about to terminate me because the doctor placed unknown as a return to work date. If I am terminated, can I receive unemployment benefits?
I received the forms and had the doctor fill up the forms. On the question about what date I will return to work, the doctor responded with unknown. I received an email from HR stating that my FMLA ap... applies to California · 1 answer

When I was terminated last week. The reasons were that she can not afford pay role and it was followed up with your wife has a good job and your insurance is covered thru her so this will be easier on you compared to the others. I am 60 and the others are
see above applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

I work in construction, due to bad weather lately I've not worked a 40 hr week. can i collect unemployment?
I'm a laborer in moisture and conditioning. Excavating. applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

Working from Home for my disability
I was basically forced into working part-time from full time against my will because of my disability around a year ago. I was unaware of my rights under FMLA and my employer also did not offer any in... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Cutting hours after not taking salary offer
My wife has worked at this resturant for 5 yrs. She started out out at $5 hr. With in less than a year she was up to $9hr due to her hard work ethic. The resturant was sold and she was hired on at $10... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Notice period in USA
I'm working in USA with H1 VISA for an Indian Software Company A. When I joined A in India, me and my company had a 3 month notice period agreement between both the parties. I came to USA on deputatio... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

If an employee puts in their resignation letter, but you want to release them a week prior to resignation date. Can you file for unemployment?
If an employee puts in their resignation letter, but you want to release them a week prior to resignation date, Can they file for unemployment? applies to New York · 2 answers

My employer is requesting a 3rd opinion but keep saying that any doctor we have a referral to or if we get seen by constitues as a established relationship , is this legal can they really reject these doctors for the 3rd opinion
I'm having a issue with my employer saying that to obtain a 3rd opinion for FMLA , that we can't use a referral or be seen by a doctor because this makes it a established relationship , we can't find ... applies to Iowa · 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

Time Clock Lunch and Makeup Time
I was told I must clock in and out for my 30 minute lunch now which used to be automatically deducted by the time clock program. I am the only one that has been told to do this while everyone else is ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I resigned from my job by providing a (proper) two week notice after eight years of service because I was offered a higher paying job at a different company. Two weeks into my new job the company terminated my employment while within my 30 day probationar
I resigned from my job by providing a (proper) two week notice after eight years of service because I was offered a higher paying job at a different company. Two weeks into my new job the company term... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Does TJ Maxx have to pay me for my vacation time when I leave?
I put in my notice and my supervisor said they will not pay me my vacation time. applies to Washington · 1 answer

I was fired while being admitted to the hospital is that legal
I was fired on medical leave cause I left work and was admitted to the hospital applies to Florida · 0 answers

Relocated with a company that has caused injury, am I eligible to sue the company if I signed a relo
I relocated from California to Texas with a company. Prior to moving I begin to have stress related illnesses. During the move those related illnesses begin to be exasperated by the employer related d... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Overtime Question
I am an IT engineer working for a small company in Toledo. I feel we are getting a bad deal as far as overtime is concerned. I will explain how my compensation works. I am a non exempt employee. I get... applies to Ohio · 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

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

Can an employee be demoted after they asked for an accommodation based on their disability?
My mother was recently demoted for "quality" after she requested an accommodation based on her MS. She is a resident manager at a national hotel chain and request a ramp for her apartment door because... applies to Arizona · 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

finding a labor law attorney to take over my case.
How do I find a labor lawyer to take over my case in federal civil court northern district of texas? (Dallas, Fort Worth area). My case started in 1996 with grievcances and EEOC complaints. My issues:... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Making team members work after saying its voluntary
This week at work my supervisor said that we had the option to work or not work the upcoming week. I decided to spend time with family and plan to go out of town, so my decision was not to work. In th... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Can a former employer sue me if a coworker leaves to a different competitor after I left?
My old employer has opened an investigation, and sent a letter to my new employer stating that I violated my restrictive covenants by soliciting another employee. There is a stipulation in the non com... applies to Texas · 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

Is there any action I am able to take for a client making a false statement about me to my employer?
Hello, I have worked on and off for for a large staffing agency for approximately 4 years. Most recently I had the opportunity to become a full time employee for the staffing agency. I began working f... applies to California · 1 answer

how soon and how do I go about taking action of being wrongfully terminated by my manger at a restaurant and filing a report for the manager illegaly filling out my gratuity statements himself every week without my permission
how soon and how do I go about taking action of being wrongfully terminated by my manger at a restaurant and filing a report for the manager illegaly filling out my gratuity statements himself every w... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Can an employee be forced to leave if they do not partake in something that violates their beliefs
My employer just enacted a policy that makes employment contingent on receiving the flu shot. They do offer a religious exemption for all religions that state (as one of their tenets) that their membe... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

sexual harassment.... need to know what i can do
my wife had to file a sexual harassment charge against a co worker around 6 months ago. She has since moved to a different store and the kid that did is still employed at the other location. she had t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

im pregnant and they want me to sign a no will agreement in georgia
Hello, I had an offer letter a year ago almost that I will have a 90 day period to see if I would work out in the company, I have been here now for 9 months, and I'm pregnant, they want me to sign a N... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

non-compete dispute
I recently left a company which made me sign a non-compete contract. Before being offered and excepting a job with my current company, I showed them this and they didn't think it was valid. Now my old... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

While on st disabil after surgery, I want to give my 3 wks notice. Empler says I can't til off disab
Employer says I can't give notice to leave employment til I'm off short term disability. Then 3 wks. Can they do this? applies to Vermont · 1 answer

Can an employer force me to sign a Non Compete agreeement after I have been let go in order to receive my final check?
Was Project Manager for construction company. No contracts/paperwork signed before or during employment. Owner/Boss quits Project/Company that we are working for in Alabama and brings us back to Oklah... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Can I be compensated for all the time I worked?
I have a question about the unpaid overtime. I have heard the ads on television and I am curious. I used to be an assistant district manager for a very large Tax Preparation Firm. My duties were to as... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

my job was eliminated, my employer now wants me to train someone else what can I do?
I have until the end of the year to finish the reports that are due to close out this year. My employer now wants me to train the individual that will be doing the work that I had been doing. I am a p... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

Can you force comission employees to work OT?
I work for a debt consolidation agency where I was originally hired as a " comission only " employee. Due to the fact that some weeks, there are some employees that DO NOT acquire any deals the employ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If you start a job but won't get paid until Feb 17th can you still file a claim since you don't have funds available?
Can you still get the normal amount of unemployment up until the week you are to receive a paycheck? applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Can I drop the pay of an executive in our business to $0 for the remainder of the year?
This employee wants to reduce their salary to help the company. They are exempt, dropping to 10 hrs per week. We are not a union shop. applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my work to resign me without my sign?
My boss asked me to get a note doctor because of an accident, I got back after FMLA, so I can work with restrictions for 6 months. My boss didn't accept and forced me to resign. How? I asked my boss t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do I have a right to my USED Vacation Pay if my boss fired me a week later?
I relocateed to a new city in California for a position that was presented as a better opportunity. I was left without childcare sudden and unexpectedly and wasn't familiar with the area. I contacted ... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Took medical leave for tkr boss wont let me come back what can i do?
Boss said she expected me back by Oct 16 that's only 5 weeks to heal from major surgery! I don't know why she expected me back then there were no plans of returning until I am released by my doc she s... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

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

Overpaid a week of pay/ Monies put into my 401K and paid my insurance. I don't want to have to pay the gross amount due to their mistake.
Overpaid a week of pay/ Monies put into my 401K and paid my insurance. I don't want to have to pay the gross amount due to their mistake. applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

So I called hr they told me the same thing so have it in writing twice can they change and only give me 6 week after having in writing that I'm getting 52 weeks
Yes applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Can company terminate you at will employee but mess up the paperwork reason for seperation from employee handbook policy is incorrect they put in the wrong code
I filed an EEOC charge from being demoted from supervisor to assistant when corporate said their be no change with a meeting with them the employee that took my position told me and not them I ask the... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Is an employer required to pay vacation pay if exceptions were made to past employees?
I provided a 3 week notice instead of a required 4 week notice at the time of termination. Company stated because I did not provide the adequate required notice, I was not eligible for vacation pay ac... applies to New York · 2 answers

Is 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

Pregnant and Work
I am currently 9 months pregnant and expecting to have my baby any day now. I�m currently working for a company that has just filed for chapter 11. I received a letter in the mail from my HR and Payro... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

I was hired Dec 4, 2015. My official termination date is Dec 5, 2016. I was supposed to get a week paid vacation after a year. Am I owed vacation time?
I was hired Dec 4, 2015 and my termination date is Dec 5,2016. I am supposed to get a week paid vacation after a year. Am I owed vacation time? applies to New York · 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

Labor on military base
I work for a pizza buisness that has franchises in wilmington, southport, jacksonville & camp lejeune. My job is cashier. My employer pays me 500.00 (I'm listed as salary) every two weeks. I am requir... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Hi. My question is my boss moved me to Illinois from Wisconsin in less than 2 weeks time..he has now fired me and is expecting me to move out of the apt he's supplying for me in less than a week
Does he have to continue to provide me with a place to live applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I have worked in a non profit school for over 10 years...Every 5 years you are award one week. I have accumulated 4 weeks.. In April I was told that the school is closing. Now my boss is saying she is not paying out vacation because this year is not over.
I have worked in a non profit school for over 10 years...Every 5 years you are award one week. I have accumulated 4 weeks.. In April I was told that the school is closing. Now my boss is saying she is... applies to Rhode Island · 2 answers

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

Retaliation
I was recently hired as a entry level paralegal. In just my 3rd week of emplyoment I was let going because they said they were in need of someone with more experience. Do I have any type of retaliatio... applies to New York · 1 answer

How Can I dispute a false accusation and get it removed from my record?
I was accused of saying that I wanted the world to end and that I wanted to hit people over the head by a coworker where I currently am a Temp worker. The first, while close to what I said, was not qu... applies to Washington · 0 answers

can you help me get free consoltation please
i worked at Walmart for almost 10-years. was fired after 9-years for reporting managers abusive behavior. contacted NLRB and got my job reinstated, but got constant retaliation and medical leave denie... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I have been taken off work by my doctor for mental health issues and want to apply for short term disability. Can my employer fire me while i am on leave by my doctor and can that effect me receiving my std? Im in California
I have been taking off work by my doctor for 4weeks, I plan on applying for sdi right away. Can i still be fired while out with a doctor note or on disability? applies to California · 2 answers

Will I have to pay back relocation?
My contract states that if I voluntarily leave or am terminated, I will repay my relocation benefit. I have felt overwhelmed with my work load and not being treated fairly as an employee. I feel it is... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Manager noted my employee file ineligible for rehire. With no reason as to why
I worked for a large company for 21 years. I had 2 children within the last 2years of working there after my 2nd child was born I resigned due to family. I followed all proper step. I was not fire and... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

Are school bus drivers elgible for overtime compensation under Ohio law?
I work at a school as a contract bus driver. Must point out, wer are not a unionized operation. Our base route is approximately 15 hours per week. We have senior drivers who take an additional contrac... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I leave a hostile workplace in spite of noncompete?
I have dealt with gender and disability disc. as well as retaliation, harassment, ostracizing, and intimidation when going to HR to voice my concerns. I get stonewalled on everything, there is no conf... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a general manager notify you by phone to say they accepted your 2 weeks even though before that you been told to keep your general manager and human resources manager know what's going on and that they will work with you but then in return they don't
I gave 2 weeks' notice however but didn't quit tried the job out 1 day and basically found out it was false advertisement so I did what I was told and finished out the week. I also have written a resi... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

Can a employer make Saturday mandatory after a 40 hour work week ?
Does this mandatory also affect people working through a temp service? applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can a employer make Saturday mandatory after a 40 hour work week ?
Does this mandatory also affect people working through a temp service? applies to Florida · 2 answers

my son has health problems and he had to leave work in the middle of his shift so later that evening one of his co workers attacked me on face book about how I shoukd teach my son some work ethic and the be a professional person for a large chain pharmacy
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR 3 RD PARTY DEFAMATION I HAVE ALL THE MESSAGES AND FACE BOOK POST applies to Maryland · 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

2 weeks notice
I have two weeks notice on March 25, 2005, in an email (which I unfortunately did not save a copy of). On March 26, 2005 at 2 pm, I was told that this was my last day and that I could leave immediatel... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

I work for a non profit in California. I don't get overtime or breaks or lunch breaks. I work 32+ hrs a week. Is this legal
I work for a non profit in California. I don't get overtime or breaks or lunch breaks. I work 32+ hrs a week. Is this legal? applies to California · 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

in Florida can an employer REQUIRE 1 month notice for resignation? Can they withhold pay if 1 month is not given?
I am an exempt employee, not under contact, in Florida. According to my handbook my employer requires 1 month notice, otherwise they may hold salary earned and / or leave paid accrued. Is this legal? applies to Florida · 2 answers

can the demote me and cut my pay for using sick time?
This manager had already wrongfully suspended me because he was angry his mom had to work a little harder in our department. He is doing everything in his power to let me go, there was an incident las... applies to California · 0 answers

I worked for a company in Austin, on and off, for over 17 years. Got a retirement party, but I earned over $15,000 to be paid as delivered. They have now skipped 4 two week payments. What are my options?
I turned in about $5500 in November that is still unpaid. applies to Texas · 0 answers

What distance boundary can I enforce for a non compete?
I posted a question earlier and forgot something.I have a mobile hair styling business that services a wide mileage range in various cities. I am just wondering what kind of parameters I could place o... applies to Arizona · 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

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

I am an independent contractor that works for work for a small cleaning agency. After working for several months with the agency and servicing my personal clients, I offered to help the owner (about to give bitrth) to help out in the office to learn more
I am an independent contractor that works for work for a small cleaning agency. After working for several months with the agency and servicing my personal clients, I offered to help the owner (about t... applies to California · 0 answers

What can I do?
I worked in a small out patient clinic. while there i was sexually harassed by one of the physicians. I reported to my supervisor what was happening and was told that I needed to put a stop to it or I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Retaliation after employer received resignation notice
I've had a very difficult work situation for years that eventually resulted in me turning in my resignation paperwork. I gave approximately 2.5 weeks notice. A day after I submitted the paperwork my s... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

Is an Employee Agreement a Contract?
My current employer is now asking me to sign an "Associate Agreement" that covers agreements such as confidentiality and non-compete topics if I leave. It also asks me to agree that "nothing contained... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I all most cut my finger off an my boss wouldn't take me to hospital so next day I went on my own an doctor said it was to late to stitch it up an was badly infected can they drug test me 24 hours after the injury
I was pulling steel threw my di.e. an steel cut threw my glove an hit the top of my index finger it hit the bone an shift was almost over instead of him taking me to hospital he bandage it up. Well ne... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Salary and Hourly Differences
What is the difference between salary and hourly? Is it just based on overtime differences? If you leave an hour early when you're a salaried employee, can the employer deduct that hour from your sala... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Can approved vacation be denied?
my vacation was approved by my employer and now that i'am getting ready to leave my employer decides to deny my vacation. Is that right to do? applies to California · 0 answers

Do I have a wrongful dismissal suite against my former employer
I was fired for sexual harassment on Friday October 22, 2010. I was asked to come into work on my scheduled day off to help out at an office I had managed until the earlier that week. I had recently s... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I am in a union shop, we get a week off every year for the annual shutdown. They do take volunteers to clean shop but if we sign up and dont get chosen to work we are told we are unable to collect unemployment benefits for lack of work because the union v
I work for a union shop, and each year we have a 1 week shutdown and per contract if we sign up to work the shutdown and are able we can save a weeks vacation. If we dont work we have to use that one ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I am a saleried employee in Alabama that makes the same amount every check bi weekly reguardless od how much I work over 40 hours. Because of the holiday this year we were closed on a day that we would have normally been open shorting the week by one day.
I am a saleried employee in Alabama that makes the same amount every check bi weekly reguardless od how much I work over 40 hours. Because of the holiday this year we were closed on a day that we woul... applies to Alabama · 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

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’m an older bus driver. I can and work hard everyday. But working more then 40-45 hours a week is nearly impossible. I can not work the same hours that I did 5, 10, or 15 years ago. I simply don’t have the same stamina. Can I refuse overtime based on
I’m an older bus driver. I can and work hard everyday. But working more then 40-45 hours a week is nearly impossible. I can not work the same hours that I did 5, 10, or 15 years ago. I simply don’... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Can my boss make me work in an unappropriate and uncomfortable environment
I am a female massage therapist and I had a male client that ejaculated on the table linens-if not during the massage (which I don't know if that can be possible without touching "it") then after I ha... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I am a truck driver from NY. My employee refuses to give me and my coworkers vacation time. I dont really care if it has to be paid or unpaid. I just need 1 week vacation to go visit my family back home. I've asked many times for this and the answer i get
I am a truck driver from NY. My employee refuses to give me and my coworkers vacation time. I dont really care if it has to be paid or unpaid. I just need 1 week vacation to go visit my family back ho... applies to New York · 2 answers

friend lost potential job because current employer revealed that she has depression and is seeing psychiatrist (and was still employed)but manager volunteered they were not sure she was safe to work. My friend is an RN. This seems to vioLate MANY LAWS????
ADDITIONALLY another RN (practicing under her own license) gave an injection that could have been harmful, My friend is NOT her supervisor and does not monitor or is employed to monitor this RN, but t... applies to Washington · 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

My boss has decided to pay us once a month. we have been getting paychecks bi weekly. what is the proper time frame for this to take place.
We are already on a week lag and now he wants to start paying us once a month. applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

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 laid off this past week due to COVID19 is the company required to pay me my PTO?
Its a doctors office and patients either didnt show up or cancelled appointments. So they cited financial reasons. applies to Florida · 1 answer

Non-Compete Clause
I worked for a company who has an employment clause that states after you leave their employment, you cannot work for any of their clients for 2 years. If this client is no longer their client but it ... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

I was being paid a set draw amount, or loan, assuming I would have commission being earned at a later date. I am a w-2 employee and pay taxes on that loan as well. In the end my commissions earned are much less than what I was loaned and I owe money. Howe
Im a public adjuster snd for 5 months my job was to drive out of state everyday, meet at homeowners properties, and try to convince insurance adjusters to buy these above said homeowners' roofs and/or... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

How can my previous employer KNOWINGLY gave false references and have "qualified privilege"?
Regarding "qualified privilege", if an employer knowingly makes false statements, in direct contradiction to statements made in writing and in my HR Personnel file to potential employers, does that ne... applies to Washington · 0 answers

My office is closing. I think I my be offered same position at another location that I want to turn down. I have vacation time and sick leave that I haven't taken, what's my rights here
Am I entitled to getting paid for unused vacation and sick time, if office is closing applies to Georgia · 0 answers

What is indirect competition?
Until recently, I had worked as a practitioner for the same employer for a period of ten years. Shortly after my original hire date, I did sign a non-compete agreement which prohibited both "direct an... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

getting out of a non-compete agreement.
I have a non compete agreement working for an Executive Search Firm. I do not believe that I have any proprietary information or any "trade secrets" that need protecting. Executive Search firms are a ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Boss saying it was a mutual separation — but nothing signed
Hi, I was recently fired (in person) - being told that I could leave that day or stay through the end of the month. I wrote an email to confirm termination and now my boss is saying that it was a mutu... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My company pays for my drive time if it's longer then 30 miniutes can they take it away
My company lets me use one of there trucks and I drive a couple hours each day . If my drive takes me 2 hours from the time I leave my house I get paid 1.5 hours. They want to take this away and not p... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

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

CAN MY PAY BE CHANGED FROM SALARY TO HOURLY FOR NO REASON
My boss has been upset with me for a couple of months basically doing anything he can to get under my skin. He knows that I am the only one in the family working so I took on a part time job which in ... applies to California · 1 answer

Getting a NonCompete Waived
Hello, I was recently asked to leave my employer. I am a year out of college and initially signed a non-compete agreement. The noncompete agreement is overly broad: covers a duration of 1 year as well... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is it legal for your employer to go through your personal belongings? And take your stuff home? I had my signed contract with the company in my desk and was told they got it out and took it home? When I asked for it back they said for me to get a lawyer
I am a ins agent and was being hurrassed every month so I decided to leave the company . They refuse to pay me and have taken my contract that was in my desk out of it and taken it home. They stated t... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

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

I was cleared by my doctor to return to work after almost 4 weeks disability leave. The Doctor faxed Physicians Clearance Letter to both my employer as well as the insurance company. Once I returned to office I was told to go back home since the employer
Employer hold me off from work even if I am 100 % cleared by my Doctor applies to Florida · 0 answers

I was woking for a nursing home where I worked alot of overtime but my check was always short so I put in for a vacation a month went by I started thinking about moving to connecticut week later I went into work I picked up my paycheck across from the job
Please help me applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Restaurant Scheduling
After being out ill for a week my employer requested that I bring in a doctor's note clearing me to work, which was done. Now I have not been put back on the schedule since. How long do I wait until I... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Lose severance if fired after giving notice?
My employment contract ends 11/30/20. My employer has offered an extension and have requested a decision within a couple weeks. If I turn it down and let them know I will leave the company after the c... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Salary requirements for Law Enforcement presonnel (Texas)
I have read that there is an overtime exemption for law enforcement departments with less than 5 employees. Is the employer required to at least pay regular time after 40 hours or comp time after 40??... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer accomodite 2 employees sched. for childcare & deny 1 who has child w/diabetes?
I was working second shift & was asked by my employer to switch spots w/another employee & work mornings, now 3 months later the other employee wants mornings back for childcare reasons so they moved ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My daughter has been working at Bravo Farms for 2-3 years and in May of 2017 accepted an assistant manager position. She realized the responsibilities of assistant manager combined with going to college were too much. In September of 2017 she stepped down
My daughter has been working at Bravo Farms for 2-3 years and in May of 2017 accepted an assistant manager position. She realized the responsibilities of assistant manager combined with going to colle... applies to California · 0 answers

Cursed at and threatend with a corrective action (write Up)
My supervisor(Resident Manager) started cursing and acitng out due to me asking him a question about my leave request. I got upset and walked off the job. I then called his supervisor and explained th... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

I was on LTD and was term for a policy violation now they will not pay LTD,
I have been on leave since October 2008. In Oct 2009 the ltd company decided to hold my award because they said that I did not qualify any longer. I appealed and finally won through my emp. I got a le... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I signed a contract with a home health care agency that says if I hire any of their
This aide is someone I've known for 18 months. She started working for this company in March. When I needed an aide in May, I contacted the agency and asked for her. Now she wants to leave the agency ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I am being fired by a company do I have to sign a non-compete agreement?
I cussed at the president of my company and now feel he will fire me soon. I have never signed a non-compete but feel the company will pressure me into signing one before I leave. What "consideration"... applies to Florida · 2 answers

specified or implied non-compete for mobilized reservists?
Background: Several years ago I worked at a consulting firm. At that time, the company did not have a non-compete policy, nor did I have an non compete agreement with them. I was involuntarily mobiliz... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Question about the confidentiality of my personal health information
I have a question regarding the confidentiality of my personal health records and information within the workplace. I currently work for a health insurance company and have been here for over 10 yea... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Have I been discriminated for pregnancy? I was "laid off" the day before I was to return.
Do I have a case for Pregnancy Discrimination? I was employed by the company for 4 years. I recently had a baby and was due to come back to work on May 22, 01. My position was Customer Service Trainer... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

OVERTIME PAY
I worked 13 hours of OT and now my employer wants me to leave work early, 2 hours per day, to cover the 13 hours of OT rather than pay me. If I already worked the 13 hours of OT, doesn't my boss have ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

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

Can I get my job back?
I was terminated from an employer due to a recommendation from an EAP counselor, saying I was "non-compliant" with they had set up for me at my employer's request. What made me " non-compliant" to thi... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

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

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

Hi. I have a question about my working hours. I'm a nurse and I start my shift at 6pm. We clock in about 5-7 minutes before 6pm because we need to be ready getting report by 6pm, but we are not getting paid for those extra 5-7 minutes HR rounds it up to 6
If I come in 5 minutes before my scheduled work time and I legally leave 5 minutes before my scheduled time out? applies to California · 0 answers

20 years ago i was terminated by a company I just reapply to there sister store and got hired filled out paper work goy an emplyee number and now going to start in a week. can the 20 catch up and then relize I mwas fired.. can they let me go
rehire applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

do I have any rights to, at least, find out a reason why I was discharged?
I have no verbal warnings, no written warnings, etc. I came to work on Tuesday, Feb. 5, and about an hour after I arrived was told that my services were no longer required and to leave the premisis. I... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

How to handle a company you are contracted through with they fire you under false reasonings
The employer my spouse works for contracted him to another employer. Last week there was an incident when a fire alarm went off. He was then inform to contact the fire dept and later instructed to dis... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If you request a LOA can they terminate you?
I have not been feeling well and told my boss the prior week that I was going to have a nervous breakdown. He comes in the next day and asks me all kinds of questions, calls me to his office Monday an... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

wrongful termination.
I was called in to the office along with 2 other co-workers and we were told that volunteer complained about us and that they had to terminate us. When we asked to see the letter for proof both of the... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can my husband's boss ring me on my private pH call me a liar thief and abuse me ,what can I do we stay in a company unit I'm leaving tonight because of the treatment I get
Hubby is owed wages leave loading and has sent emails and calls but nothing has been done so he ask me to call today and. Few time over the last couple of months she rings back today and abuses the he... applies to District of Columbia · 0 answers

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

COMPENSATION FOR A PAID HOLIDAY
The company I work for has a policy in place that will not compensate you for a holday unless you average 35 hours a week during the 4 months prior to the holiday. This contnues throughout the year. I... applies to California · 1 answer

Employment contract
I am currently on H1B visa working for the company ABC. In my employement contract it is mentioned that I cannot directly join competitor or Client for 12 month after I leave the company?. Is this app... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

terminated for ending an affair with boss
My wife just informed me of an affair she was having with her boss, the owner of a school/camp. It lasted about a year and turned sexual about 2 months ago. My wife broke down and ended it recently. T... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my current employer sue my for taking business away from them?
I am a Sales Executive and I am looking to leave my company to work for another company similar in business. I plan on taking my accounts with me; can my current company sue me? I never signed a non-c... applies to California · 3 answers

In Georgia, can you be fired (a) while in a coma (b) can health insurance be cancelled effective the day of termination without the ability to even pay the premium to continue through the month, (c) is a company with maximum of around 12 employees subject
I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. She worked for a company, a small LLC in Georgia that has max of about 12 employees. She was there when the company started and worked for this employe... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Being Disciplined for Being Sick?
If I have completed my 1 yr probationary period at a company, and there was no notice prior to this or on the date that I had completed my probationary period given to me that my attendence had become... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Discrimination against males
I just resigned from my job for various reasons. One of the reasons is my boss who is a female makes many comments on how she hates men and that she wishes she had more women working in the office bec... applies to Florida · 1 answer

How hard should I fight my non compete clause
I am an Optometrist that signed a non compete clause with my company in 1996. It stated that I was prohibited from working within 10 miles for a year and a half from any of our company locations. We t... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Relocation Disaster
I took a position with a start-up in Pennsylvania in February 2001. It involved relocating from Houston TX. I have been informed that I am being RIFed in a week. Do I have any recourse based upon bein... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I am being layoff and my employer wants me to sign a letter which states a four week notice prior to my last day of work and the option to apply for other jobs within the agency, will this prevent me from collecting unemployment?
I work for a non-profit applies to New York · 0 answers

Hi, I gave my current job a 2 week notice. Today being payday he told me that VK time is now accrued. He said it was in the hand book I never got. So anyways he took 19 hours out of this check for my VK back in March. Now my pay stub says I have 19 hours
Help. applies to New York · 1 answer

I was terminated from my job from hearsay. First I was the supervisor for this company there was a big altercation from three Associates I thin sense all three of the associates home for that particular day a week went by they had an investigation and ter
I'm from Atlanta is trying to get a better understanding about my situation. applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Occupational Health requested that I be placed at an alternate work site due to my reaction to a possible air quality issue that was causing me to have symptoms. The alternate location adds 30 miles of travel a week from my regular work site. If I request
I have been employed at the same location for 18 months. I have in that time only worked at alternate locations on 5 separate occassions for coverage of employees who were off. I have complained of br... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Can an employer make you use vacation time for Dr.s appts. for a child?
I work for a small practice pediatric office. My employer did away with our sick leave which is fine. Now my employer is making us use our vacation time for a requested day off even if its to take our... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have to pay former employer the money they overpaid me?
I put in my two weeks notice at my former job and they asked me to leave and not come back at the end of the day. I got my last paycheck and they say I was overpaid. They will not show me my pay stub ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Overpaid After Quitting
I recently quit a job that direct deposited money into my account. The job has now continually paid me two checks into my account past my employment. My assumption is that the company never filed my l... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Loss of benefits
I was in a car accident and as a result took an extended medical leave of absence from work. I was just told after being back in my old position for 3 weeks that the day I came back to work was my fir... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My employer has withheld payment and bounced paychecks. Can I resign immediately?
My employer has bounced 3 paychecks in 12 months and has delayed payment several times as well. The company is in obvious financial distress and I wish to leave. Can I resign immediately without givin... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

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

Can I be fired after given 2 week notice
Just returned back to work after off for 4 months due to illness, was given my evaluation, Was told that I don't follow orders, when ask for an example, she was unable to provide. Ask if I could retur... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

I was let go from a temp to hire position because of the result of my drug test. I have a medical card. I understand companies can still refuse to hire someone like me. However, this company sells equipment that dispensaries in NV and California...is ther
I was hired last week applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

If employee declines lunch break am I covered as long as I offer it?
I run a business in TN. Labor laws state that we must offer a 30 min break to employees working over 6 hours. If the employee does not choose to take that break am I still covered legally by offering ... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Is a non-compete agreement valid in other states?
f I signed a non-compete agreement for company "x" and work in Nebraska, (the company is headquartered in Minnesota) can I work for company "y" in North Carolina? Both companies are in the same type o... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

Am I owed my Accrued Vacation?
My company recently adopted an 'unlimited vacation' policy (within reason). I now see that my previous vacation accrued, 108 hours, is wiped clean of my account. Am I owed that accrued vacation if I d... applies to California · 0 answers

If an HR policy exists stating "ineligible for rehire" will not given out but they are..
I recently discovered my previous employer with whom I did not leave on good terms with is providing the information that I am "ineligible for rehire" which is keeping me from finding work. I also rec... applies to California · 0 answers

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

medical leave retaliation / discrimination
I signed a form agreeing to go forward with Binding Arbitration in a grievance against my past employer. This was forwarded to the employer two months ago at which time I submitted a check requested f... applies to California · 2 answers

Would I be able to pursue actions about the unfair treatment?
I worked for a corporate dental office just about two years. I became pregnant and I was not given any breaks, worked over into lunch, vomiting and not sent home, put in the hospital for stress, doubl... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can they not pay me my PTO
Hello, I work for a local hospital and was hired in July 2010 when the PTO Policy was set at 6 months to receive a 50% payout if you leave the company. They changed the policy in November 2010 and now... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

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

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

I was demoted in my job do to poor performance it was presented to me basically take the demotion or face termination now the same district manager is saying I choose to leave telling people I could have stayed but that was not how it was presented to me.
I had a poor inventory at my store in June and feel there was a bullseye put on my back since ...although I am not the only person who has issues in their store I'm the only one demoted for it I know ... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

non-exempt pay
non-exempt employees only get paid overtime if they have worked 40 hours in one week. Does it matter how many hours they work in a day? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Sign-in Bonus
I received a sign-in bonus, 50% upon starting and 50% after my 1 year anniversary. I started in October 2019 and my last day will be on Friday, February 28, 2020. My contract merely states that if I l... applies to California · 0 answers

Can I legally lower an employees wage to minimum wage on their final check if they quit without notice or do not fulfill their 2 week notice?
see above question. I am in WI applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

How can I get my vacation time paid if I resigned?
I gave my 2 week notice, and I had 42 hours of pto. It has been 3 months and I have not received my pto (vacation) that i had on the books. applies to California · 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

If I signed a no compete in 99 will it still hold even though I have been treated badly for years?
I signed a no compete in 1999, for years other employees and I have been treated badly. We finally have got the courage to leave. She slanders us to other people and calls us at home and yells at us. ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Spouse wasnt paid for 10 hours,complained, then hours cut.
Went to work on a saturday morning as scheduled for the early morning freight shift, and her store manager did NOT open the register for her to clock in, saying that he would do it after the store ope... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

can i sue my employer if i cant find a job after a layoff
My position was recently eliminated, received one week severance. Can i sue because i am having difficulty finding a new job? applies to Texas · 0 answers

Discrimination
I was hospitalized for depression and now require once a week psychiatry appointments. My employer would not let me off work for these appointments and said that if I wasn't at work I would be written... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

PA question. My employer just told us of a new policy. If we call out of work and when we return and we do not have a doctor's note, they will dock our pay $50 for a week day and $75 for a weekend day. We are hourly employees making $8 or $9 per hour
Can my expo year do this applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

Is HR staff or upper management allowed to tell another employer you are getting ready to be fired?
If an employee tells others HE told them you err e being fired an d then as week later you were fired, is rtf hat ground as for a law suit applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

denial of benefits, other
Recently placed on medical due to injury to right arm requiring surgery, not work related. I was informed by my company's HR department that during my leave, I would not be allowed to use the facility... applies to New Hampshire · 1 answer

Can I still qualify for the federal unemployment benefit of $600 per week, even if I don't qualify for Florida's unemployment?
Ok, so do you have an answer? applies to Florida · 0 answers

Can an employer force an individual to sign their future intent regarding employment?
In a medical practice, the current providers have turned in 90 day notice to leave their jobs. The office is to remain open. Employees have been given 2 weeks and are being asked individually to sign ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Wrongful termination and withholding documentation
My wife was recently let go after a leave of absence for her pregnancy. They stated it was because of performance issues yet she was never counseled or written up for these so called issues. She actua... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Non Compete statement
Mel...My employer made me sign a non-compete about 4 months after I started to work for them. I received nothing in consideration. I have been in Construction sales for 15years and it is all I can do.... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

i am a 1099 dog groomer petvalu says i cant groom for 6 months after i leave with in a 5 mile radius can this be enforced
i am a 1099 dog groomer can petvalu enforce the non compete with in 5 mile radius they are a pa contract i work in md applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Ternimation retaliation
My husband was "terminated" after he questioned his partner, which he worked on an NSF, already expired in Aug. ?? and No pay since then, due to my husband questioning the contract this "partner" so h... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

Does a non-compete apply to clients who decide to leave the former employer
My non-compete states that I can not sell to anyone who was a client of my former employer. A large client that was mine has called me stating that they have fired my former employer. Would the non-co... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Well i work every postion at my job and did well in all this weekend dryerdoor fell on foot and the manager in charge didnt know how to do incident report so i tried calling and texting gm no response till a week later then i was told we have no workmans
I cant get corporate number and when looked it up iy comes back to our store applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Do I have any rights as an At Will employee?
I was laid off last week as a company reorg took place. I was the only one to go. Employed for 7 years. I feel the reasoning was fabricated. Volume in my department went down. They removed me, never i... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Susan found a new job that would pay much more. In accordance with Amazon policy, she gave her manager a two-week notice that she would be leaving. Bill, Susan’s manager, was upset she was quitting, so Bill terminated her employment immediately. Susan w
Susan found a new job that would pay much more. In accordance with Amazon policy, she gave her manager a two-week notice that she would be leaving. Bill, Susan’s manager, was upset she was quitting,... applies to Washington · 0 answers

As a commission-only employee of a salon, can I be forced to stay at work if I don't have clients?
When there are no clients on my book, I do not get paid. If I don't have anyone on the books, for instance, in the afternoon sometimes I would like to leave early but management forces us to stay even... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Can employer count suspension as no call, no show and terminate your position?
I was placed on a 2 day unpaid suspension from work. Upon my return the following week, I was terminated for “no call, no shows” applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

We are currently on a government contract then ends this week. The contract is being renewed, but by a different company. We were all given offer letters with the new company, but four (out of 15) of us were offered lower paying positions. Our current pos
Everything is in the title. applies to California · 0 answers

Large company caugt cheating me out of pay
I was off work at financial sevices company. LOA rules in company say must help my clients while off on leave. Instead the managers poached my insurance policies and other business. Refused to correct... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

can a potential employer refuse to give you a job app?
I was following a lead for a job that I was certain I was perfect for. I entered the business and politely asked for a job app. Upon reciept of the app, I discovered that I had no pen. I asked to borr... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I was at a Xmas party saying good byes...I left fairly early and was not at all intoxicated. There were fist bumps and handshakes. I hugged two employees and kissed on the cheek on my way out of the party. I find out a week later through our HR that I hav
Awaiting results of investigation applies to California · 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

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

Can i sue my place of employment if an employer retaliated against me?
I have reason to believe that an employee that works in the same department has retaliated against me and now i am on a weeks leave of pay waiting to see if i am terminated. About a month ago an emplo... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

How can an employee obtain COBRA information when dealing with a dishonest untrustworthy company?
My husband plans to resign from his job and we need COBRA information. The HR department is the owner of the company and she is dishonest and hostile. She does not know he is planning to leave. They c... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

I work from Monday to Friday every week and I called out Friday because I simply could not make it work my manager retaliated against me and suspended me just like that..... i NEVER call out EVERR and she suspends me like that makes no SENSE is this retal
none applies to California · 0 answers

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 have park for the Burger King corporation for over a year now I've never been written up for attendance I've never been warned for attendance and today I was demoted from shift coordinator for being sick Saturday and Sunday even though I called in on ti
Last Friday Night I woke up in the middle of the night throwing up violently throwing up couldn't even hold down a glass of water I called you on Saturday tell him I couldn't make it there was not a p... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

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

Fired because new boss doesn't like my style?
I work as a RN coordinator (supervisor)in Phila. PA. My job descreption reads as a assistent manager,my staff of 80 generaly loves the work that I do for them. A new Manager was hired to be my boss an... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Is a Mn employer (less than 50 emp) required to hold a job for an employee who left to have a baby?
We are a MN private family who employs PCAs (personal care attendants) to help care for our child with disabilities. We have less than 20 employees. One of our PCAs is pregnant. Are we required to pro... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

if fired for claiming time fraud but not true .employer kept all moneys due at paytime and said they wont say nothing as long as i dont ? also employer wasnt even paying minimum wage ? i have entire paper trail of all wages for entire 3 year work history
only defense is cameras moniter all work completed on daily basis . employer required last year and half a minimum of 3 hours per day of work .paying us 60 dollars per day on bi_ weekly checks . they ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can an employer hold me back from a promotion due to me taking time off for medical leave
I am an employee of 10 years. I was out for 7 weeks for back surgery. I returned to work, full time without limitations, in Feb. A position is coming open but I am being told that due to my time off I... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

If I'm a contractor that works for another contractor and I get paid by the hour and I'm told what time to work and what time to leave are they still supposed to pay me overtime for any time I work over 40 hrs in the state of texas.
Just want to know if they have to pay overtime any hours over 40 hours applies to Texas · 0 answers

Docked for hours though salaried?
I am a salaried CIO. I get an hour here and there taken off my check because I quote "could not be found so assumed I was out sick" (which I was not and certainly could have been found) or I said I wa... applies to California · 1 answer

I have worked for my company as a temp for 4 months then went full time, I have worked full time for 5, I have worked 1300 hours under full time, my husband is in ccu with congestive heart failure and pneumonia can i take a leave of absence
Husband in ccu applies to Tennessee · 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

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

How negotiable is severance during massive layoffs? I am 6 months along in pregnancy.
I work for a very multi-billion dollar international organization. We are going through a 50% cut in my division and although I have an excellent performance record I may be laid off. Is there any his... applies to New York · 0 answers

Help! My employer laid me off & did not pay me for 3 weeks worked or my vacation and sick leave. I filed a form 410. I have now received a objection to that claim what do i do?
EMPLOYER FILED CHAPTER 11 N TX WESTERN CT ON OR ABOUT 4/1/18 CASE #50788, CASE #50789 EMPLOYER DID MASS LAYOFF AT 2 SEPARATE TX LOCATIONS. THIS INVOLVE AROUND 20-30 HOURLY OR SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND OT... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am currently 2 months into baby bonding and my HR person called me stating that my job will be posted. I had to correct her to let her know that I actually had one more month left of job protection. She acknowledged her error and after she had checked t
I am currently 2 months into baby bonding and my HR person called me stating that my job will be posted. I had to correct her to let her know that I actually had one more month left of job protection.... applies to California · 0 answers

I turned in my two week notice on Monday, and, in it, stated that the distrust of employees by management in my division had created a toxic work environment. Today, I received my final paperwork from my HR dept. I saw that “not eligible for rehire” w
I am currently employed with the State of Nebraska through August 31st. applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

Doing a unemployment hearing, the meditor ask the employee seeking benefits to hang up and call back, when plave the call back the employer could be heard talking with mediator
I was ask to join in a 3 man closed hearing. After the mediator closed the hearing he ask me to leave the hearing and call back, when did you coild clearly hear a conversation applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Workers Comp Filed and then Blackballed
Hi, I work as a property manager, managing homeowner associations, and was in a car accident on my way home from a meeting one night. I immediatly called my supervisor and left a message on her voice ... applies to California · 1 answer

Will a non-compete agreement be valid after one year of employment?
I have been employed with this company for over a year and I have been instructed to sign a non-compete agreement. What are my rights and will it still be considered valid in Texas? The spa owner also... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Do questionable practices of a firm negate a non compete?
At the firm I work for all staff are hired as independant contractors for the tax and liability bennefit of the LLC which is owned by an individual. There is a strong case that this is a misclassifica... applies to Florida · 0 answers

As a partner with a 6 mos non-compete/sev, is it possible to begin looking too early for a new job?
I know that it is always best to leave with another job in hand, but with my extended non-compete, is it too early to actively look for new employment now? I prefer to be proactive, but I am concerned... applies to New York · 0 answers

If someone invites me to their private and used their hand to signal me to suck it and verbally said the words is this a form of sexual harrassment
I went to hr with this he also admitted to it it's on camera and nothing was done however I feel its discrimination because I was suspended for a week upon an investigation for arguing however they pa... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I once worked for a company in California which had stock options, that I could acquire after one year of working there. I enjoyed working there, and was a very good employee, but had to move away for personal reasons. I put in my 2 week notice such that
This happened in July of 1982. So I also wonder if there is a statute of limitations on pursuing this. applies to California · 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

'what if i am asked to wk past my scheduled shift, but i cant?'
can i be fired if i didnt finish everything i was supposed to do by the end of my shift ,through no fault of my own or the company, if i still left at the time i was scheduled? i had a personal obliga... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What criteria must employers consider in termination for failure to perform job duties?
The situation is that an employer terminates employment of a long-term senior employee. The employee has an exemplary performance record and is a very well liked employee. The employee begins experien... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I applied to an open position with a large company. They set in motion the steps to get into next training class, and when I was on the last step they quit on me. I have clear background everything, but no excuse no answer nothing on reason, not email or
I applied for an open position, was informed on the steps needed before I can go to training class, and I did the steps in that week. When I went to the office for the last form, the manager set a tim... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Eployment contract terminated early by employer
I signed an employment contract with an agency at the beginning of October 2008. Last week I was told by my recruiter that I would be let go in two or three weeks because the project was finnished. It... applies to New York · 1 answer

on Saturday I had a accident at work, I been with this company 41 years and I drive a tow mow and she walk behind be as I was backing up and it hit her. my drug test was negative. Monday they told me I was suspended off the tow mow for 2 week. Now they te
same as the question applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

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

Regular hrs vs overtime?
On my pay stub I worked 87 regulars hours and have 8 hrs of over time, my week also starts Tuesday morning at 1am - 930am and ends after Saturday morning. Is my company ripping me off? applies to Washington · 0 answers

My employer did not pay me for my paid vacation. What can I do about it?
I accrued 2 weeks paid vacation for this year. I requested to use one week of it in this past June. It was approved, but I was not paid. applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I worked in West Virginia. I put in my 2 week notice and they let me go before completing my notice. Do I qualify for unemployment
My boss was a bully. I reported it and it didn’t help. I put my notice in and he let me go beforehand applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Hi i recently about a month ago filed a EEO on my supervisor for harrassment in the workplace. Thats been about a month and a half ago, now She's retaliating against me by placing me in heavier work areas and she recently changed my shift to a conflicting
Im in the process of filing a 2nd EEO on my supervisor. She's also tampering with my hours by now giving me my annual leave hours that the MDO manager requested for her to do. Its bad and i feel like ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Exempt employee wondering if I should have been non-exempt?
I was a insurance sales manager for the Auto Club of Southern California for 2 years. We were exempt employees, but we were required to do non-exempt employee work such as selling policies, servicing ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I am on light duty at doctors orders. When I took paperwork in to supervisor, she immediately told me no lite duty available and had me complete paperwork for leave without pay. There is light duty work available for me to do. I need to work to continue t
I am able to lift up to 10 lbs intermittently, but I can lift 5 lbs. I work for UNITED STATES POSTAL service. I completed ca-2, but have not received claim or case number. applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

Retaliation in Iowa by my employer if I file for partial unemployment benefits?
I was hired by a doctor's office as part-time 3 years ago. I then became full-time after a full-time employee quit. Eventually I was made salaried full-time (40 hour week). Another part-time person wa... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

I was a Nanny for a Family and they stopped payment on check!
I need some advice here! I have been a nanny to a family of 2 boys for the past 2 months. July 26th was my last day as I told her that I couldn't sit for them anymore. She paid me each week on Thursda... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

enforcement of non compete
I worked a mortgage company for about 6 months when my boss made all of the loan officers sign a non compete clause to keep our jobs of which I never got a copy of. When I told my boss I was seriously... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can my employer make me sign the employee handbook without giving time to review it?
I am working in a dental practice that has been open one year. We were recently given an employee handbook, which had a lot of grammatical errors and very vague descriptions of what is expected, mostl... applies to Texas · 0 answers

not get the check
if i was fired from my job through the phone and my manager told me that i was gonna get my pay check through the mail and it has been about a week and i have heard nothing, how long does the manager ... applies to California · 1 answer

Can they make me pay this money?
I signed an employment offer letter for a job that required me to relocate in order to accept. The offer letter indicated that company provided relocation expenses would have to be paid back if I left... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

I was working for a non profit I asked for a week off due to medical reasons she denied then said if I had doctor statement was ok then I was terminated and accused of falsifying my time we do not clock in so its up to our discrwation that when we get to
I work st a non profit this boss is just not in order she promises clients that programs will be implemented but does not provide us with what we need applies to Texas · 0 answers

Unfair Severance Package Offered to Me
If I work at a Company for 15 plus years and go on maternity leave and get a part-time position there and work 7 months part-time and get laid off and the Company offers me a package based on my part-... applies to New York · 1 answer

Recently laid off, employer is asking for 5k bonus back
I recently got laid off after 10 months of employment. When I accepted this position I was paid a 5k signing bonus. It stated that if I leave "voluntarily" or "terminated for cause" within a year then... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Clarification on employment contract regarding terms of notice.
I am employed by a company in Massachusetts. Upon being hired, I had to sign a contract obligating me to give 4 weeks of notice before my date of resignation. I have two questions based off of this ag... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Fear of retaliation.
I have worked for my present employer for 7 years. Last year I transfered to a different department. My new Director manages us by scare tactics and intimination. Recentlly he wrote me up stating I wa... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Would I need to pay back relocation assistance if I give notice before the end of contract?
I received relocation assistance from my current company. The contract states I will work 18 months from start date. I would like to leave as soon as my 18 months is up. Is it considered quitting befo... applies to California · 0 answers

I am a nurse who works prn for a local nursing home. I am not on the schedule and work when asked. I turned in my 2 week notice. Since I am prn I tentatively won't work any in those 2 weeks. Can they drop my unpaid wages to minimum wage?
See above applies to Missouri · 0 answers

My employer died last year suddenly. I nor fellow employees were paid. Now we also can't get a W2. What do I do?
I worked for this employer for over 2 years at his café/bar. Did not receive my last 2 week pay. He had no family or partner to help with this. How do I file income taxes without a W2 from my decease... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Vacation policy discrimination
Can an employer terminate an exempt employee, yet still keep him on payroll with full salary and bonus, telling other exempt ees that he is "on vacation" until we can find something he can do from hom... applies to Florida · 2 answers

My boss won't pay me my last week's pay
I told my boss that last Friday would be my last day he said OK .I went in on Monday to pick up my check an he said he is broke an he is not going to pay me what can I do ..I worked for an insurance c... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Is it illegal for someone to take your paystub out of the envelope and look at it without permission
A coworker snooped on my desk and found my paystub. It was open but put back in the envelope. She took it out of the envelope and saw how much I make. She complained to my boss and admitted to everyth... applies to Vermont · 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

What to do if let go and feel like employer has not followed procedure?
Hi MEL, I am on an H-1B visa and in March 2016, I was let go from my job where I had been employed, for almost three and a half years. Firstly, the company informed me they would not be renewing my vi... applies to New York · 0 answers

Can my employer make me pay back my used PTO.
I work for a company that has a policy, if you leave before a year you have to pay back any used PTO. Since we dont get holidays I will have to pay back the PTO I used for the jewish holidays etc. I a... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Do I have a claim based on job discrimination
I was singled out when asked about an accommodation Human resource requsted my doctor answer a question. When I returned the note she said the doctor didnt answer her question I was later put on a 6wk... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I 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

Is it legal, absent employee agreement, to hold a first paycheck until separation with the company?
Trying to get confirmation from a corporate voice, but I am told that my new employer ( who is buying a medical practice with whom I am currently employed) will be holding my first pay check until I l... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

My company was bought out. New owner had acceptance letters with pay rate and other benifits on 1-1-15. On 1-15-15 I was told that the company has a new pay scale. They are giving a 2 week notice. My pay will be cut by 50% if I stay. My position has not c
Is this legal applies to Maine · 0 answers

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

I resigned from my former employer that I worked for over 13 years, I worked my two weeks notice and am now having a hard time getting my accured pro. My last day of employment was September 13, 2016 and was told I would see that last check on September 3
Resigned on September 13 and was told my pro would be in my bank on September 30 and then told by the payroll clerk that because of her pregnancy leave it didn't get entered in, but would be my back b... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I am on SDI but my employer is stating they have to approve my SDI, but I have been off work since January 27, 2016 and I am receiving SDI. I'm not sure what it is they need to approve
If I am approved for SDI and my doctor has me off what is that my employer needs to approve? I have been asking for Company Policy of the Company letterhead but nothing is stating what they need to ap... applies to California · 0 answers

Do I need to give 2weeks notice? if I did not signe anything.
I am a Chief Technologhy Officer. For 6 years now. I work in almost all the department. Software,network, graphic,development and few more. If I want to resign. IN 1 week. They are saying no they need... applies to New York · 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
One day after they laid me off this hired a contractor. applies to California · 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

Can verbal promise by employer to not enforce non compete agreement be of any legal value?
Employer/owner destroyed my signed copy of non disclosure/non compete, after I complained about very broad non compete covenant, then promised he'd do the same with HR copy- said he never wanted it, w... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Possible defamation
I may be the victim of defamatory statements at work. Not only do these statements have a strong impact on my co-workers, but on my managers as well. In fact management is making decisions concerning ... applies to All States · 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

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

Re: Mandatory overtime
Let me rectify the mandatory overtime question...upon trying to negotiate with the supervisor about the overtime, (stating that I could not do it due to a lot of off work obligations this week)I was t... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

privacy
i work in a major dept store a person was fired last week for stealing they were told that they had cameras in the restrooms(this is where they took the item they stole )is it legal to have cameras in... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

Can an employer cut my pay if I resign from a supervisor position to another position which is paying a lower wage.
I took another job with another company I have informed my supervisor that my hours of availability has changed and I will have to leave at 4 p.m. to get to the new job on time I was advised that I wo... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

Draw against commission payback awhen leaving a job?
I am ready to resign from my catering sales position I started on Nov. 1, 2000. The job is not bringing in anywhere near the stated pay potential when I started. At this point my commissions have not ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I work in Virginia at a non-profit and I was suspended without pay for a week with no prior warnings and no specific instances of misconduct were provided to me, is that allowed?
I have worked for this org for 2 years and 3 months. I had an exception record and have been promoted twice in that time. Recently,we have been going through a great deal of change with new leadership... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Am I entitled to seperation pay if my airline ceases operations?
Our CBA includes a benefit that states "in the event of a furlough or reduction of workforce, such employee shall receive 1 week of pay for each year of service with no cap." Cesssation of operations ... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I am a CNA for a company in Iowa. I live in MO. I was spoken to rudely by the facility I was contrac
I was working for a staffing company out of Iowa. I live in MO. I went to a company that we both agreed needed me. I am a CNA. When I got there the Administrator or DON not sure was rude to me. So I d... applies to Missouri · 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

Labor law case???
I was working 100 hours a week because they didnt have any coverage and my job said i dozed off and they fired me ...do you think this qualifies as a labor law case?? applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Does a law set a maximum on the number of hours worked?
Is there a law stating a maximum amount of voluntary overtime an employee can work in a work week? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can the employer decrease your salary if you quit before the week is over?
I quit my job because of management issues. My last check just posted and it show less than half. I was on salary. Can they legally cut my check? applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I was not paid fairly in my commission job 10 years ago. Deductions on my checks for the customer not paying in time. Didn't have any of my clients information to sell to them again worked a lot more than 40 hours a week
It was Commission based in the Promotional product industry. It took my Abiltiy to make a living applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Do I have legal recourse against an employer that didn't fire me, but involuntarily transferred me?
In July, I was working for AECOM at Denver International Airport and had been with them for approximately three and a half years. I was hired in March of 2006 as an inspector for AECOM and assigned to... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Do i qualify for unemployment if my hours got reduced by 90%
I have been working for a dental office for almost 5 years, recently my boss told me that she could not afford me any longer, so she would have me there a few hours a week, do i qualify for unemployme... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

MY BOSS SHORTENS MY HOURS ON MY CHECK WHEN I WORKED AT FULL 40 HOURS
EVERY CHECK IS DIFFERENT I WORK A FULL 40 HOUR WEEK AND I NEVER GET PAID FOR MY PTO TIME! applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is it legal to be laid off when returning from work after reconstructive surgery for breast cancer?
I told my employer that I was going to have surgery and would be need to be off work for 4 weeks. I was told this would be no problem. When I called to let them know that I had been released to return... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My employer wants to bind me under non-compete without any benefits from their side. It is simply one sided which let them free me with 2 weeks notice, 3 years non compete after I resign or they decide to leave me, no compensation during non compete perio
I am with the company since one year on their USA payroll as I immigrated to USA. Before that, I was on their UAE company payroll for more than 7 years. Recently, I am asked to sign a non compete wher... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Are the details of my non compete clause too restrictive to be enforceable
I work as a Physician Assitant. I have signed a non compete clause that limits my ability to practice within a 40 mile radius for 5 years after I leave my current employer. The contract does not speci... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

is it unlawful to pay an employer to offer a job and hire someone?
I am afraid that the job offer I've rec'd and accepted is actually someone who has offered to pay this employer (an annual salary amount) to hire me. No proof, and can't really ask the prospective emp... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Why does Florida limit unemployment to 6 weeks and maximum benefits $3000. my daughter has an advanced degree and the type of job and title she is looking for in Florida hasn’t been available without moving away and right now she can’t leave because o
If federal laws provide 6 months unemployment and more than $5000, then how can Florida stop benefits at 6 weeks and $3000. I have tried and tried in my field to get a job but other have already gotte... applies to Florida · 0 answers

In regards to a Non-Compete Contract does the following mean 12 months, or 12 months after working.
Here is the beginning of the non compete. I am wondering if it is for 12 months only, or 12 months after I would leave the company in anyway, (fired, or just want to work for a different company). I a... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Wrongful Termination and Defamation of Character
I have worked for a company for the last seven years as a Property Manager. The owner of the company has always been volatile but I made the choice to stay because I liked my job. One of the condition... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I signed a relocation agreement. 4 months in, the parent company is splitting up the divisions.
I took a job with a 4 billion $ company. They paid for my reloaction. If I leave before the 24 months ends, I must pay it back. 4 months into my employment, they have decided to split the companies. I... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have to disclose a medical Condition prior to accepting employment?
Accepted employment and found out I had a medical condition about a week before being offered the job. applies to Texas · 0 answers

REPAYING A BONUS WHEN LEAVING COMPANY
AM I REQUIRED TO PAY BACK A COMPANY BONUS GIVEN TO ME FOR MOVING EXPENSES. MY COMPANY SAYS THAT IF I LEAVE IT WILL HAVE TO BE PAID BACK. IT WAS BASED ON SALES PROJECTIONS. THE BONUS WAS 1000 MINUS TAX... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can reducing my salary in half be seen as constructive discharge
I currently work for a less than 8 employee privately held company based in GA. I am in sales, and they have just told me my salary is immediately cut in half from 40k to 20k due to the state of the b... applies to California · 1 answer

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

How do we collect money owed for hours worked?
The company went out of business owing us 3 weeks worth of work performed. The owner of the company is leaving the state. How do we lawfully collect what he owes us? Payday should've been over a week ... applies to Colorado · 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 I require employee who told me 4 weeks off for surgery now to use vacation for the extra leave?
1) Can I require an employee to use vacation time if their requested time off after surgery exceeds their original timeline? 2) We are a small business with less than 25 FTE 3) The employee has a very... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How is that legal to do. When we have worked a 40 hr workweek with 10 hrs of overtime already?
I live in Florida. How can that be legal to take my PTO, threaten to write me up, or fire me for not showing up on mandatory overtime on Saturdays, when I have already worked a 40 hour work week. applies to Florida · 1 answer

If I give a two week notice and my employer says I don't need to work those two weeks can I collect unemployment?
I gave my boss my letter of resignation stating my last day would be two weeks from today. She told me it was not necessary and that I could go now. Can I collect unemployment? applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I work for a Temp Agency, they placed me on a assignment in a warehouse, a week later i was offered a forklift position, the temp agency told the job where i was working at that i got into a accident at another warehouse but it wasnt my fault, is the ille
is this legal applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Simply my supervisors wait a day before we go on our break,Christmas break to put me on leave for being tardy see I'm a bus driver for Beaumont Independent School District and have been one for 10yrs I driven so many places and came back year after year d
Okay I've had a problem with being late I can say that but the problem is so has everyone on this job I mean even when I first started in 2008 tardiness was norm because you could report to work 15 mi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

What is the best advice for handling non-compete clause in my context below?
I have not signed a contract. I will be required to work under supervision for approximately 1.5-2 years as an independent marriage/family therapist contractor. A non-compete agreement stipulates, if ... applies to North Carolina · 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

What if the sexual harassment if from the employee to the employer. There was a sexual relationship and the employer has tried to end it but the employee keep threatening him. She will keep sending text messages and not leave him alone at work or after wo
Employee and employer had a sexual relationship. Employer wants the sexual relationship over, NOT fire her, but she will not let it go applies to Missouri · 0 answers

black eye and busted lip in the workplace????
I have worked as a bartender at a country club for two years,a week ago I was hit in the face with intent by a co worker. I was senior to this person by 1 year at no time did I provoke this violence ,... applies to Texas · 1 answer

can I take legal action against my proir employer
I had foot surgery and was to be out for 8 weeks. My previous employer had me come back one week after surgery even though I provided a doctors note. While at work my foot bone broke again and now I h... applies to California · 2 answers

I got hired at Ross on October 3rd for a cash office position, so I put my two weeks in at my other job. I waited for my background check to come back so I could start Ross, but it never came back after 2 weeks. So I called every week asking if it came ba
I don’t know what to do applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can I still receive vacation pay, when I give my two week notice ?
Hello, can I recieve my owed vacation time, after I give my two weeks notice? applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

quit without 2 weeks notice
I have been working as a consultant with W-2 statsu, employee with no benefits. In my contract, there is a paragraph that it is an employment at will, but I can leave with 2 weeks notice. I no two wee... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

7 years ago I worked for my former boss for 5 years without any kind of sexually advances and then out of the blue one day he asked me out to dinner..it was a very uncomfortable feeling if I felt like if I didn't go it would affect my job so I went, which
Sexually approached by former manager, became pregnant, realised he had views that I wasn't comfortable with,left him to which I was fired being 3 months pregnant, he blacklist me from other jobs, he ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can I terminate a probationary employee who is out from injury indefinitely?
I have an employee who is still within his probationary period. He injured himself on a weekend, not at work, and his doctor has put him on indefinite leave. My company cannot be without this particul... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

I have been on disability for a year and an unable to go back to work i have a week of unused vacation prior to disability plus 5 weeks for the year of disability and 6 floating holiday from that year and am in a union am I entitled to all my pay ?
am I eligible for these ite.s ? applies to California · 0 answers

I want to file a retaliation suit against my employer after taking away 23% of my income for speaking up about a fellow coworkers unfair pay rate.
I want to file a retaliation suit against my employer after taking away 23% of my income for speaking up about a fellow coworkers unfair pay rate. I was merely trying to help my coworker by pointing o... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I am a fulltime therapist. I get only 4 hrs/day when I am supposed to work 10 hrs/day. I work Sundays well. The thing is, my boss uses 4-5 PRN therapists a week and gives them more hours than me! I only get my 10 hours when we need an Evaluating therapist
I am a fulltime therapist. I get only 4 hrs/day when I am supposed to work 10 hrs/day. I work Sundays well. The thing is, my boss uses 4-5 PRN therapists a week and gives them more hours than me! I on... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

are there any legal reasons that allow you to break an employee payback agreement?
I signed a employee payback agreement in which I have to payback relocation expenses if I leave before a year. I am leaving after 4 months because my house in the previous location has not sold and wi... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

State of Ohio.
Put in two weeks notice at former place of employment. Was required to leave immediately since I was on the tech team. Signed paper work that was a copy of my two weeks notice and received pay for the... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Fired for having an accident
I worked for a Private Carting/Sanitation Company. I was fired for having an accident with the truck while working. A police report was not made. My boss made me return to finish my route after the ac... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Alegation of use of acohol at lunch.
came back from lunch to work for one hour before taking the rest of the day off on personal time off. I had arraignments to meet a friend at my house to move a couch and love set to my rental house wi... applies to California · 0 answers

In the state of Virginia, can a business change from paying weekly to biweekly without notice?
The company I work for usually gets paid on Tuesdays. Well we were paid on Friday this week and we asked our store manager and he said on you all are getting paid biweekly now and said our next pay ch... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

Do I have a chance to fight this?
I was a salaried employee. Without warning or reason, my pay was cut about $12,000. I was cut from salary and put on hourly. I also went from a full-time position to a part time position, working 25 -... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

How do I get my money?
The company that I worked for closed their doors due to a creditor calling in his debt. I was owed a paycheck this week, 9'14'01, and a previous paycheck 9/01/01 ret. NSF. Add to that the fact that I ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Non-Compete vs. unethical business practices
Hi, I am a Consultant and signed a non compete agreement with a former employer. I recently accepted an offer at a new employer, which was a former client of my previous employer. The agreement states... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can an employer force you to punch out for a break even though you can't leave the premises.
I work for a major retailer who has instituted a new policy that if a store manager works more than 5 hours in a shift they are required to take a 30 minute break. The problem is that if there is not ... applies to Connecticut · 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are non compete contracts valid if company is later sold and employee becomes subcontractor?
My friend owned a business and sold to another person he then became an employee of that company and signed a no compete contract which stated that should he leave the company he could not contact his... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was laid off and once received shares in the company. I've re-read that the pay out to my shares is tied to a non-compete clause. I did not actively seek to leave the company or work for a competitor. If I accept a new position within my specialty (mini
Laid off Owed Stock pay-out seeking new employment with competitors only because I was laid off There's a non-compete clause tied to the stock pay-out applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I gave two weeks notice, worked yesterday, then today told don't need me to finish the two weeks. Also have 29.9 pto time.. They have to pay me two weeks and 29.9 correct?
Quit gave two weeks, after working one day of two weeks told me don't need the notice.. To leave now. Have 29.9 hours PTO also.. Been told by new boss, they have to pay it all. applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

I'm going to quit my job for a better one and I haven't taken my vacation, will i get it if I quit?
I've worked for my employer for over 1year. I have a week vacation that i need to make sure I don't lose it if I quit. I have a better job opportunity so I would really like to get and I already have ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my employer refuse to pay my already approved and taken vacation?
I put in for vacation in end of Feb. 2016 for April (1 week) and now my employer is saying I don't have the time and still has not paid me and is now going to pay my vacation. Is this legal? applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

job offer recinded after finding out about criminal background, protected under 23-A
I am located in upstate NY. We are protected by 23-A law here for discrimination against criminal background. I have never had a problem finding employment. However, I worked for an employer for almos... applies to New York · 1 answer

Overtime claim against an employer
I have worked for c contractor for two years that refused to pay to his hourly employees overtime on hours worked over 40 in a work week. Do I have any recourse to collect on the loss of overtime pay ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Can a company in AZ take away vacation time that was earned from a company they bought out?
My new owner decided to remove a week of vacation from the office staff a few weeks ago, but nothing is in writing. We all depend on that vacation and have rightfully earned it applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Overtime with my employer is only calculated in .25 increments. So If my starting time is 8:30 and I start at 8:16, becasue I came in a little early, I will not be paid for the 14 minutes, as they only pay in 15 minute increments. Overtime is always ok as
We work overtime everyday...but if it's 24 minutes, instead of 15 minute increment, you don't get paid for the time. so you have the option to sit there and wait until the clock tick 8:30AM, and then ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Covid work from home forced to return
I have been Working from home since roughly March now my employer is asking me to come back in to the office without being vaccinated. I’ve been working from home due to severe asthma because I’m ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Non-compete prevents me from returning to old employer
This letter concerns a "non-to-compete" agreement I signed with my employer. I have been at my current employer, 3 months. When I was hired, they asked that I sign the agreement and I did. Now I am be... applies to New York · 2 answers

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 recently gave my company my two week notice and today was informed that I would not be receiving any of my vacation, sick, or personal time since they are combined and I am one month short of a year. Can they withhold that from my final paycheck?
Vacation and Personal are combined into a single group of hours. applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I recently quit a job after putting my two weeks notice in. The first day of my last two weeks I was told I no longer had to come in. Fast forward two weeks and I received my last paycheck which included the two weeks, as well as any PTO time. One month l
two week notice provided No paperwork signed upon termination applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

do i have a opportunity to win my unemployment case?
i quit my job and they denied my unemployment benefits. i have a hearing soon and i want to be prepare,this job was very stressful,they want me to work sunday they change my position without telling m... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 a non compete apply to select employees even if they hold the same position as others not asked
I work at a medical practice that was staffed with 2 doctors. One doctor is setting up a new practice and several employees will likely be going to work with him. The doctor that is staying presented ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

113 people laid-off: no notice
Recently laid-off: No notice lay-off; Reduction-in-force. Came to work told to gather up personal belongings and leave premises immediatly. Denighed access to personal computer and email account. Laid... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can an employer change to unlimited PTO retroactively without implementation plan or policy?
My employer notified us in mid-January that the company has moved to unlimited PTO, effective retroactively 1 January 2020. They have offered no guidance or process on how that will be implemented, wh... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Can my employer make me sign a no compete agreement that breaches the terms of my contract
My contract specifically states that within the first three years of my employment I can not work with some of the employers customers. After I left my previous job to join this employer, he made all ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Salaried hours
is it against any law to work a salaried person over 40 hours in a one week work period( california )? applies to California · 1 answer

Non non disallowed mean on my claim status on oesc?
My claim status showed up for the first week that I applied non-man disallowed what does that mean? applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

salary cut to hire new employees?
Hello Mel I have been working for a Travel Agency close to three years now. My Salary has been cut 3 times since then. I was advised in advance but I did not give written permission. Despite this pay ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a company that you currently work for refuse to allow you to take vacation already earned?
My husband works for a privately held company in Wisconsin. He has been there 23 years, and has earned 4 weeks of vacation per year. They are now telling everyone that you may take one week only and i... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Is my relocation agreement voided after my company is acquired
My company just got acquired. I have a relocation agreement that states I must pay the company back for relocation expenses if I leave within two years. Is my relocation agreement voided after my comp... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Non Compete after a company leaves a market
My employer has recently sent out a memo stating that they are no longer engaging in business in several markets that we were previously conducting business in. All of the employees have non-compete c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Non profit organization.
Our employer pays on a 40 hour work week Monday through Friday. If an employee uses benefit hours for a day off, for instance sick, personal or vacation hours and works and additional 8 hours on Satur... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it retaliation when you are fired for speaking with TWC against the company.
Never been in trouble with this company. I have worked there for eight years ran my own crew for five. We have a progressive disciplinary process that was never given to me. They don't have one thing ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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 recently had an verbal altercation with a fellow employee. Shortly after, she told our boss that we had a fight and that I had smacked her, which I didn't. She is going as far as saying she is going to file a police report. Yes, we had a verbal argument
We had an argument about her not finishing her job. We work in an adult group home. I had called my boss for help in getting her to just leave but our boss wouldn't answer the phone. Anyhow, later tha... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Problem getting employed after being fired
I was the victim of a false claim of sexual harassment case in October 2015 and our legal counsel proved that it was erroneous and subsequently asked the employee to leave. I was kept on as the Genera... applies to California · 0 answers

Does a company legally have to approve a medical leave request from a doctor?
My wife's doctor has her not working due to the fact that she will be off of her meds due to certain medical factors that she is currently being faced with. The doctor also requested that she be moved... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can my employer use my medical test results as a requirement of employment.
I have been employed by my employer for 14 years. They new I was a diabetic when I was hired. I have had medication issues and adjustments made by my doctor and have had to see an Occupational Health ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

My supervisor has had it out for me since he thinks i did something wrong to him outside of work a week ago. So today before work my supervisor contacted me stating he had propane for me since he knows that's my only heat source in the winter. He said he
I need my job and i have the txt to prove this was planned before work. Im about to be homeless how can i get job back or rent? applies to Ohio · 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

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

How to receive back pay.
My son was fired from his place of employment for being 2 hours late. He was employed there for 3.5 years. He's a Volunteer firefighter for the Timberakes Volunteer Fire Dept. and was performing high ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

put in my two weeks and now they wont pay me my vacation or commision
I am a license insurance producer in ma and was working at an agency for almost two yearso, I had accrued a year in vacation that I was going to take in june, and I was paid hourly + commission for th... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

I live in California, and my former employer is telling people that I was fired, when in fact I resigned. Is that considered defamation?
I recently resigned from my position as Director with my former employer due to a toxic work environment caused by my direct supervisor a VP. Because of the toxic environment and feeling like I had no... applies to California · 0 answers

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

What if the Supervisor, that's doing the harassing quit the job? Do your suit with the company still stands?
I have a claim in for discrimination, Harassment, & sexual harassment against my supervisor. He has now put in a 2 week notice. Do my suit against the company still stand? applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

If my employer pre- approved my vacation (PTO) and a week prior to when my vacation takes place I submit my two weeks notice, can my employer deny my PTO?
Over 2 months ago I submitted a request to take off, using my PTO, from July 5th to July 7th. On June 19th, I was offered a position with another company. I did not know at the time I submitted my PTO... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Hard Rock one supervisor call me Fucking Haitian any time why
the purpose of this letter is due to many situations that arise while working. I was discriminated by employee who's in charge of the counselor department I was call "Fucking Haitian " I let slide on ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I travel and facilitate classes for a company, I am a full time employee. I have been hurt with 3 disc ruptures and now have lost feeling in my leg. I was told my job description is to Train while traveling. I can't travel now. How do I make sure they wil
L2-5 and S1 disc bulging causing nerve and muscle trauma. Not able to travel to preform my job. My employer is in another state. I was hired to travel to different locations and train. My supervisor y... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

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

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

termination is result of his retaliation.
I joined Accenture in November 2014. My Project Manager expressed retaliation after I complained about a new hire who discriminated based on religion and gender. He didn't allow me to change project w... applies to California · 0 answers

Have my privacy rights been violated when I walk into work at scheduled time and 2 coworkers tell you that you were terminated via email today before I was ever notified by my employer?
I checked my online schedule before leave work yesterday. I was actively showing on the schedule for today. When I arrived at work, 2 coworkers came up and said they heard I had been terminated the pr... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Do I have to pay back use or loose PTO?
I left a company in August. My employment contract states that we have 200 hours of pto to use in a calendar year. PTO may not be carried over or paid out to employee. That is all my contract states. ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

2 months ago a group of guys at work were standing talking and we're kidding about sexual innuendos and a comment of cross dressing and seeing a pic came up. Someone said something to another employee and they turned the person in. The person it was said
Fired today over comments that aren't completely true2 months ago. Just investigated this week applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

I just wanted to know what is the right way to terminate an employee on probation? Be cause I was told by the supervisor during my probation that was almost up on the 1st they decided not to keep me and I only had 1 evaluation and no termination forms
Was I supposed to have termination forms and a 2nd evaluation before they just let me go and no other supervisors were aware. Because I was still on the board to work the next day and all next week? applies to Maryland · 0 answers

What can be done when you know you were set up in being fired, but have difficulty proving it?
A new GM was assigned to my store while I was in training. On his first day of work, he displayed outright hostility towards me. I was treated as unequal. He had me doing things that were everything b... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I have a non compete at a TV station as a Sales Rep. The company I work for is being bought out by another broadcasting company. I want to leave and go work for an advertising agency. I would not be selling media....can they uphold a non compete and sue m
I work for WDTN a TV station owned by Media General who just sold to Nexstar. I just left after accepting a position at an advertising agency. My sales manager just threatened to sue me over a non com... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Self Contract Labor
My husband is self contract labor for a Tree Service. Here recently they tried telling him that if he didn't give them 24 hours notice when he was going to miss a day that they were going to cut his p... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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 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

I have over 35 years of service at the company located in Indianapolis. I am laid off with 2 weeks serverance pay; however, same company employees who got laid off in California gets 1 week severance per year with the same company with a max of 26 weeks.
I was laid off due to position being eliminated. applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

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

I'm A director and a juvenile facility for young women. For the last two years I want to say we have been understaffed and I've been working at at least 12 to 15 hours overtime every week to help fill-in the understaffed. As of lately we have yet been get
I'm working at a job phone is not giving me all the tools I need to run the program but yet they said I was not capable of completing a job up to their satisfaction so I was the multi can you please h... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

PLEASE HELP
I have been employed for 2 years with my employer, no vacation, no paid holidays, no benefits at all. I also work overtime for regular pay, and RARELY take a lunch! They are now telling me I have to c... applies to California · 2 answers

I 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

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

Can I reopen an unemployment claim after doing contract work?
I was laid off in April. I opened an unemployment claim, within weeks accepted a sales job at a firm HQ in GA. While is was to be a regular employee position, they have only paid me via straight check... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can you be fired over asking if 2 coworkers are dating?
I was coming in from lunch and saw the doctor and his assistant leaving in the same car to go to lunch and asked another employee if they were a couple she said no and then reported me to the manger I... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

Can a employeer require you to get a different note Because they don't like how the doctors note was written
I went to quick care on a Sunday and my doctor wrote me a note excusing me for work till my symptoms clear for 24hrs. Can my employer require me to get a different note excusing the week I was in bed ... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

how can i get out of a non compete
forced to sign a non compete when hired 2 years ago. since they they over hire and I am not making a decent living. Also forced to work 47 hours a week for straight commission..meaning on a slow day I... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

What is the required length of time for notice before being given a pay cut?
My company decided to give pay cuts and they told us that we were getting it last Thurs. and the cut went in effect on Friday. The check we were getting paid for was for the week of work prior. I do n... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Hello, I am was hired for a job here in Hawaii. I was relocated from California to Hawaii. I have worked here since in October but now my supervisor is saying that I don't have the background to work in this position and is constantly asking me what I am
Help! I feel stuck. My supervisor told me that I don't have the background to stay in this position after hiring and relocating me. I now want to leave because I am bored and not challenged. I also fo... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Withdrawing from the hiring process during unemployment
I live in North Carolina. I was laid off a few weeks ago and just had a first round interview with an employer that I think I would hate. If I withdraw from the process now before I have the opportuni... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Giving/taking away offer to give to someone else
As part of a recent merger at my company, my department was dissolved. They offered me a position with another group, only to pull it back when I accepted it a week later, claiming that they are "revi... applies to California · 1 answer

overtime and benifets
My boy friend has worked for the same company for 19 years. It was at one time a family business but was sold about 8 or 9 years ago. The main office is up north and where my boyfriend works there are... applies to California · 1 answer

Can employers erase earned vacation time?
My company never had a policy regarding vacation time- no caps, etc. We acquired another company and adopted a lot of their policies. Without notice, on Jan 1, they changed our vacation policy to a 12... applies to Florida · 1 answer

My contract states I am a full-time 40-hour per week employee. My employer has cut my hours down to 30 on three different occasions for months at a time due to profit loss from the business. Is this legal?
I am a Non-Appropriated Funds (NA-08) employee, full time, at Vandenberg AFB. I am a Union member through work as well. applies to California · 0 answers

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

In Florida if I am employed with an employee is it legal for them to take accrued PTO due to me changing to part time
I was full time I went back to school they approved schedule change to 32 hours per week but later stated I lost the PTO I earned prior to schedule change applies to Florida · 1 answer

if 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

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

work as employee paid as contractor 1099
Hello, I've been working on a 1099 non-employee status and stated im a employee but no an employee. i am claimed as being a wiener & complainer on travel expense paying out of my pocket & with trying ... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

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

I have being harassed for almost 11 months since my new manager took over from my old manager head Domino's PizzaI collect disability because of my foot back and I have ADHD since his manager took over he has been harassing me at a daily basis at the job
I work for Domino's Pizza or didI quit yesterdayI was hired on by Edward Blair who became area supervisor of the franchise ownerswhen he became area supervisor Patrick Flanagan became a store managerI... applies to Florida · 0 answers

I work as an independent contractor. In March I completed a 3 week contract for SAP Italy. I agreed to a 30 net to avoid exchange fees. SAP Italy and the client Ferragamo had a contractual disagreement. SAP Italy finally resolved and told me I would be pa
I have tried getting answers via email as its too expensive to call Italy. applies to Texas · 0 answers

is it lawfull to require a hourly mgr to punch out while on duty to avoid paying overtime
received a write up stating that i should punch out while on duty to save company unauterized overtime as a writen warning i would be facing a week suspension if it occured again ! as the only manager... applies to Michigan · 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
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

Can I be denied applying for my "new" job title/position? Was manager, now consultant?
Denied opportunity to "reapply" for own (newly created) position. Beauty Department Managers to become "Beauty Consultants" with significant change to workspace and hours. Can I be denied the opportun... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I was wrongfully accused of theft and let go after a 1 week suspension, with
Fedex office center. I was only clerk on duty from 3-8 pm. Tallied and cross checked my register each night (all on camera). No indication of any clerical problems from manager (period of 6-7 wks). Pu... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Due but unpaid sales commission
As Director of Business Development, we earn a direct 10-14% sales commission on any product sold. However, due to the way our products are delivered, a certain % of that sales commission is paid up f... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

Do sales commissions figure into minimum wage?
I get paid a monthly salary of $1100 for 40 hrs per week. I receive commissions every month for new sales. Do the commissions count as part of the minimum wage obligation of my employer? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

South Carolina, at will state, gave two weeks notice, was sent home at that time. Can I collect unemployment for those two weeks?
I have worked for a company for 2 years. Gave my two weeks notice and was told my services would no longer be needed. I am aware that South Carolina is an at will state and I gave notice as a courtesy... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

is there any chance to recover damanges from loss of employment?
Employee (E) resigned from employment with company (A) to take new opportunity with company (B). After all paperwork was done with company (B)- employee (E) can provide evidence of new employment, com... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

unauthorized payroll deductions
I was released from my job without any reason or warning. When I received my final check the following week, they had deducted $500.00 for an engine I had been "paying out" per the company's agreement... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can I sue for wrongful termination?
had to go in to work on an unscheduled day it was a Sunday. I have worked for this company for a total of almost ten years. That Sunday I went in to help get wastewater caught up do we didn’t flood ... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Can an employer force me to take a whole day off when I only need a half day?
My wife's employer will no longer allow her to work a half day (after switching to exempt status), as in, doc her paid time off (or pay if no PTO left). For example, we have family that lives out of s... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

reviewed twice (Excellent then Average)
Hi, I had my first annual review by my boss on August 17 where he put every category as Outstanding; we both signed the review. He came back the following week and said that review was too good, I hav... applies to California · 1 answer

2 weeks notice mandatory?
Is it wrong to give only a weeks notice? I have to start a new job in a week or so so I am unable to give two weeks notice. I have not signed a contract. applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer fire me if I am out on medical leave
I work for a company that has a union and I was out of work on short term disabilty when the short term ran out I was still not well to return to work to having surgery. I was told by another worker t... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Non-Compete
According to my employer (Spa/Salon) I signed a non-compete, but never received a copy. In addition, my previouse employer has not required other employees who perform the same job I did to sign a non... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

I worked for a company for 30 years got laid off and received severance package for 52 week after 5 years went back recieved my years back with company and same vacation now I'm being laid off again got letter telling me I would got 52 weeks again so I ca
Yes applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Non Payment of Wages Under 1099 Agreement
I signed a 1099 contract for consulting work, but the employer never returned a signed copy. It states that as a 1099 - I am obligated to work a min of 4 weeks to be paid. I worked 59 hours and had a ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Discriminatoin
Thank you for your response to my question concerning the disrimination of employees and commission. Unfortunatly I was correct that when I went into work today for confronting him that I would be ter... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

am I entittled to resignation pay out in MA?
As a manager, I resigned with a 4 week notice but was then terminated the day after I gave my notice. The personnel guidelines state "management staff are requested to provide a minimum of 4 weeks." I... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I live in ma and my employer is talking about taking away 1 of my 2 weeks vacation is that legal
I started my job with two weeks vacation paid and they want to change the policy and only allow one week vacation paid is that legal applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Co-worker who was hired for 2nd shift is
The company I work for started running 3 shifts on July first. I was hired as a Lab Tech floater, I was informed a week before that my schedule would be 6 pm- 4am Monday through Thursday. All other sh... applies to Georgia · 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

If I gained nothing, other than employment and medical bens, is it enforcable?
I have been a dog groomer for 24 1/2 yrs., the last two with a major corporation. I "initialed" a no compete clause that I was not provided a copy of at the time (but I needed a job). I absolutely hat... applies to New York · 1 answer

drafting an employment contract
My father-in-law wants to retire from the family business (Peter Troost Monument Company) and wants me to take over his portion of the business. I am currently employed at Northwestern University and ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Terminated, was not paid for last day
I had been unemployed for over a year, but working part time in a job I loved. However, making ends meet was extremely hard. My 'profession' is real estate management/maintenance construction. I final... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Hostile Work Environment
I work in a hostile work environment but that is generated from a co-worker, not the employer. The co-worker admitted to the director and to me that they purposely and willfully do things to try and h... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Non-compete
I signed what is titled as "key employee agreement" with a non-compete clause stating I will not w/o company's consent engage in any employment, consulting or other business other than for the company... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can they reduce salaries as well as lay off employees?
My employer (located in New York State) is having some financial difficulties. As a result the company is now reducing all salaried employees' pay by 18% for the next 7 weeks as well as shutting down ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Am I entitled to overtime?
I work for an auction company through an agency. Last week I worked 8 hours on Monday, 9 hours on Tuesday, 10 hours on Wednesday, 14 on Thursday and 10 on Friday. I was paid for 8 hours regular and 1 ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

Employee
Hello, I had an employee that worked as my assistant. He had no office experience until I took him in. Because of my big heart I co signed a car for him and bought him all kinds of gifts because he wa... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I worked for 16 yrs in hospital and accrued 400 hours ESL, it seems my employer will not let me cashed the ESL. are they allowed to do that
I earned 400 hrs ESL, and last week I retired. I still have that 400 hours ESL, Am I entitled to cash my ESL? applies to California · 0 answers

Need to know if I can take any action about my termination...that happened during psychiatric treatm
I have worked at the same job for 16 years. This past July I had a breakdown. My boss set me up for short term disability and Family medical leave (both at the same time). I have been seeing two docto... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

In Minnesota, if I have an unemployment account balance of $2,760, which is a set figure because they know when I will be resuming work, can I just request that and cash it out all at once instead of getting portions of it every week?
I am in dire need of cash today! My roommate had an unfortunate/unforeseen issue and is no longer living with me. I am now stuck with all of March's rent payment. So therefore my request for some of o... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Requirements for overtime pay
My daughter works in a jewelery company in NYC. She is classified as an exempt employee, and her salary is $28,000 per year. She is not supervising other employees and is doing routine specification w... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Can I terminated for symtoms of a medical disease?
I was terminated for my apparent lack of communication skills. 6 weeks ago or so, I contacted the Employee Assistance Program. They arranged for me to start seeing a mental health professional. The we... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Do I have a right to ask for my first paycheck that is held by an employer after just starting?
Hello, My employer is holding my first paycheck after working two weeks, I will get a paycheck two weeks after that. I know it is customary for employers to hold the first paycheck, but is this legal ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Required to take training, required to repay all training costs if terminated
I was looking at my employee handbook, and I saw that the company will reimburse the employee for any job-related training/education expenses (up to $2000). However, if the employee terminates FOR ANY... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Is it illegal in delaware to not pay me my vacation time & last pay check?
I have worked for Family dollar for 7 years. I gave my 2 weeks notice on may 11, 2018 & my last day was may 25, 2018. I accrued 3 weeks vacation (120 hours) & have 80 hours left (2weeks). I am in Dela... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

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

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

My husband has been on Salary for the past 2 years. They told him Wednesday that the following Monday he was going to commission, which will cut his pay drastically. Can they do this? If not do I have grounds to have anything done about this?
Been working salary for 2 years. Being told will be put on commission only at 35%. His pay will drop from almost 175$ a week. applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have grounds to file a lawsuit?
I called my HR department and left a message to inform them my doctor told me to take a week off of work to heal up. I have psoriatic arthritis. Three hours after I left the message, my company laid m... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can an employer in a nursing company tell you that you can only take 16 hours of vacation time
Employer said I can only take 16 hours at a time. I work 12hour shifts and I'm taking a week vacation but they only want to pay 16 at a time. Can they do that applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Quiting before two weeks and asked to pay for breach of contract
I have worked for the consulting company as an employee. My conract stated that if I leave my employer without giving two weeks notice, he may keep up two weeks of my pay. Due to unforseen circumstanc... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

What can I put on my resume as my last date of employment?
I resigned in December and my employer is agreeing to give me my unused PTO in the form of continued salary and an additional week of salary. This now extends into January. Can I put January on my res... applies to California · 0 answers

I routinely work more than 40 hours a week. However, my employer is not paying me overtime as they are claiming that they hours in excess of 40 are considered
This overtime is required. Usually there will be a staff meeting on Monday, for which we are all clocked in under "training." The hours worked in excess of 40 usually happen on Friday because by then ... applies to California · 2 answers

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

defamation/wrongful termination
I was terminated suddenly after 6 weeks of work. I wanted a reason, and I was told they would not discuss it with me. I never had any discipliary action or warnings. Management met me in my office one... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Is my non compete still in effect?
I work as a salesman for a company with a 2 year non compete contract. 20 months ago I resigned with 2 weeks notice, was ask to leave that same day. 2 day's later they called and wanted to counter off... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I have two questions; the first is. The company that I'm working for promised one week of vacation and when I asked if I could take it they said we don't have vacation here? I'm a salaried employee but I'm docked a day of pay if I don't show up to work an
I was hired with promised vacation only two recently find out that I don't have any. They are now saying that they don't offer vacation (California)? applies to California · 0 answers

Travel Policy
If an employer has a travel policy that states: "All travel time is to be paid at straight time." and defines travel time as: "Time in excess of your 40-hour work week." are they violating the overtim... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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 understand the $600 a week covid benefits has stopped. But I'm owed and getting back pay from the weeks I wasn't paid. Will I continue to get them even though they have stopped ?
I'm just wanting to know if I'll continue getting my back pay for the $600 even though there stopping it ? applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

This company was taking 50 dollars a week out of my check for escrow that I would get back regardless if I was let go or not,, I was not asked if I would want escrow taken out of my check and now when I asked for it back its like they don't know what I'm
I have been let go applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Do I have any recourse when I was encouraged to not take an ERO, but then was let go.
I was offered an ERO 3 years ago, but was encouraged to not take it since I was a valuable asset to the company. I was given a significant promotion and raise in order to keep me from going to competi... applies to Ohio · 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

My coworkers are able to take lunch and other breaks that I am barred from taking in the same way.
I work for a hospital in Ohio as a switchboard operator. I work third shift, 11p-7a. On my shift, I am the only Operator on duty, and, because the switchboard cannot go unanswered - I call in emergenc... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

ee worked 28 hrs, 8 hrs holiday pay & 8 hrs vaca pay = 44 hrs pay OT?
I need to be able to give my employer proof that in order for this employee who ended up having a 44 hr work week is not entitled to OT pay due to the fact that he did not actually work over 40 hours.... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Working with no-pay because of changing from exempt to non-exempt
I work in Pennsylvania in a very large corporation. The department I work in consists of 23 employees with different titles. All employess are exempt. However, the coroporation has change policy and 2... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

reduction in pay to meet OT requirements w/o increasing costs
The employee is non-exempt and works approximately 10 hours per week in OT. This has been occuring regularly for several years. In a sudden effort to reduce costs, the company wants to cut the employe... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Do I have a Case.
About six months ago I emailed my resume over to a manager at a wireless store. Well it wasnt an hour and we set up an interveiw after the interveiw the next day she sent me an email this is what it r... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

I recently injued my knee. My Dr. put me in a brace and on crutches. After my two week follow up (during wich I took all of my vacation time) he allowed me back to work with the only requirement of non weightbearing as much as possible. I am a land survey
I have medical diagnosis of necrosis of my femor. Course of action is bracing for 4-8 weeks until april 26th when I have my next follow up. This began march 8th. Surgery has not been ruled out. That w... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

We accrue vacation time based on hours worked, do I get paid for it?
I work in the state of Florida. I accrue vacation time based on hours worked. When I took the job, the vacation time was part of the sales pitch, Now I have 6 weeks of vacation accrued and no way to t... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I have called in sick. I have a doctor's note. Can my employer count me as AWOL and terminate me?
I have worked for the state since October and my employer has told me they have counted me as AWOL and is in the decision factor for termination even though I have a doctor's note for the flu. The doc... applies to Nebraska · 0 answers

This is a new Vacation, Paid Time Off Question
My employer decided to combine all of my vacation, medical leave and personal time off earned into one Paid Time Off amount or allotment. Also, my employer forces me to forfeit any hours over 40 accru... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Non-compete as a sofware consultant
Hi, I work for a consulting firm as a w2 employee with zero benefits, they simply pay me for every hour I work. Basically they are a middleman between myself and my client. For every dollar I bill the... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Is it okay if you feel bullied and harassed by an employee and management continues to tell you to go back into that environment?
I am an assistant to a teacher that continues to speak to me as though I was one of the children, following me around the room or outside the classroom. Stating things such as be quit, do you hear me ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

Can I be terminated for not signing a non compete?
I have been working for a company for 4.5 years as a recruiter, the company is located in Wisconsin and the corporate office is in Illinois. All of the employees at the Wisconsin office were approache... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

do i have a case
The region manager and General manager at the time I got promoted to a manager knew i had felony charges on my record and they promoted me anyways. i was truthful the whole time. I was a manager for l... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Does a recent e contract supercedes a previous contract that had a relocation reimbursement clause?
I want to know if a recent employment contract supercedes a previous contract that had a relocation reimbursement clause. I took a position 3/16 that relocated me from NY to NJ. The 3/16 contract stat... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

My employer thought I was on drunk or stoned all because I cut bread to thin.
He then proceeded to tell me to go home for the second time. And to shut the fuck up. Not once did he ever drug test me. I was working doing my thing everytime he asked me to leave. There is no HR at ... applies to California · 0 answers

Non competes in Maryland for massage therapists
I work in Maryland and need to know if a non compete as a massage therapist or esthetician is enforceable. My company wants me to sign within a 15 mile radius I can not provide same services when I al... applies to Maryland · 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

I have been at my job for 8 1/2 yrs and today I was told that they are taking a week of my vacation/personal time away because I have to be there for 10 yrs to get 3 weeks. Now I ha e been getting this for over 5 yrs and there has never been any informati
Vacation/personal time applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

OVER TIME-COLLEGE STUDENT
I work for a private mortage servicing company in ohio. There are about 250+ employees and they are making the dept I work in work mandatory 10 hours over-time a week unitl they tell us to stop. I att... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Termination
I have been with company X, a large financial services provider, for 10 years. I was always considered a high potential and even recently put into a retention program. About a year ago I was asked to ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Do I have a case against my employer because I was demoted due to challenging illegal practices?
I was demoted at my job I believe for 2 reasons: 1 was that I was challenging illegal practices occuring; 2: I went on a medical leave. For the past 6 months my immediate supervisor and I have had sev... applies to Michigan · 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

Not getting paid for on-call emergency overtime from Employer
I work for a Home Medical Company or DME company. All service technicians are required to work after hours emergency on-call if a patient or doctor's office call us with a emergency. We were getting o... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

pregnancy discrimination in a medical spa setting
I am a highly educated nurse practitioner in nyc. I have a BS and an MA. I am licensed as an RN and also as an NP-C in New York. I was hired to work for a cosmetic dermatology "medi-spa" to learn and ... applies to New York · 1 answer

can my pay be cut for 1 week limited hours? im salary
I have been employed for 5 years for a burgerking franchise and recently had surgery. I've been out for 2 weeks when I return. I am currently salaried as store manager. I can return next wednesday at ... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

do you practice law in mass?
I had been harrassed by a coworker for about a year and then one day she had really pushed me over the edge with making an extremely demeaning comment to me infront of a employee from another company ... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

forced OT in PA?
I live and work in PA. When I work more than 40 hours a week, my employer pays me overtime, which is great. The trouble is that I don't want to work overtime; I want to have a life and spend time with... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Is it legal for an employer to not pay you for PTO hrs?
My job gave me a 1 week notice that they where closing down. I did not take a vacation all year and was planing to do this in december, however they are closing the doors in november. I have approx. 1... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

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

Will a non compete hold up if my employer has changed my compensation several times since ive signed
I signed a non compete when I was being hired. Within the last 3 years my employer has changed my compensaton package (cutting my pay) several times. I have been in my industry my entire working caree... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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 have a small company...3 employees total.
my small company, 3 employees had an employee who recently went on maternity. She received disability plus was paid $250 per week for all 4 months she was out. She has since returned and I feel that f... applies to New York · 1 answer

overtime laws for movie theater employees
My son has worked for a movie theater for 9 years and has never received overtime pay even though he has worked as many as 60 hours a week before. Are movie theater exempt? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can they cut my pay?
i work for a company that contracted me out to another company. I get paid 20hr and they are trying to cut me 8%, saying that they had absorbed the cost, due to ObamaCare. I have never received any be... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Extremely abusive boss
My boyfriend and I were employed at a restaurant as servers. I had worked there for two years when there was a verbal confrontation between the owner and some of the employees, including myself. The o... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer close the shop for a weed or less several times a year without paying us
My employer will close shop for a week without notice and make us take vacation pay. They do this several times a year applies to Oregon · 0 answers

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

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

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

What if you are suspended until further investigation for stealing something and while you are suspended, they don't contact you at all, and when you contact them they say that you Quit and You DIDN'T. Can anything be done about that?
I was suspended from work because of allegation of theft. I was asked to sign a document stating that I would pay the money back for the products that where stolen, but I wouldn't because I had not to... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Cannot get over death at work
On Oct. 13, this year an employee that works with my wife had a heart attack and fell in the floor. No supervisor was there and the office was locked. there is no address on the building. My wife call... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Do we have a leg to stand on with PTSD and medication fail?
My husband has ptsd, recently his medication was changed and it did not agree with him. He had a melt down and had to be taken to the hospital for evaluation, Of course he missed work and his boss wou... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is reimbursement for in house training program at a hair salon enforceable
Employer is asking for $1000 month for each month in their in house training program, class was one day a week. Was paid min wage. length of program is at their discretion. I was already trained at an... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

My employer has several times threatened me and other salaried employees with termination because we do not work over 40 hours a week. We are salaried and as part of our salary we do get a monthly and yearly bonus based on sales. My employer states that t
Salary employee administrative position not entitled to overtime pay employer wants to mandate extra hours to compensate for short staff applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I'm a type 1 diabetic iron worker. During the month of april. I was diagnosed with the flu and bronchitis. Later on in the week I came down with pnuemonia from the prior two complications. On the second day of becoming ill. I knew I would be in too poor o
at my work we use filing cabinets. these filing cabinets have anywhere from 20-40 in and out of these throughout the day.i watch people bend over and cough in them periodically throughout the day. i h... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Can overtime be paid separately at straight-time pay?
I am a cashier in a convenience store. I worked 50 hours in one week. My check stub showed 40 hours, which I was paid for, but the other 10 hours was paid in cash at straight time...not time-and-a-hal... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Non Compete Clause
I recently got fired from an insurance sales job and went to work for the competitor 1 week later. The job is exactly the same job. I did not take any existing clients with me. Now my former boss is c... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I am a contractor getting paid by Medicaid. I have many subcontractors doing services for more than 40 hours a week. My question is if I have to turn them into employees in order to pay them the over time hours or I just can pay the over time in the same
paying a subcontractor over time without having to turn them into employees applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

I worked for a factory for 2 years. I found a closer job so I quit and started my new job. My first week there I was fired due to a supposed personal conflict. It was about an altercation that previously happened, over two years ago. I didn't know the per
My employer initially said it was low performance then added how the other employee felt threatened or worried about my presence there. We worked seperate shifts and I never even knew he was there unt... applies to New York · 1 answer

Soliciting former employer's clients...
I work for a registered investment advisory firm in California, and I'm looking to either go to another firm or start my own firm. Here are the facts: 1) There is NO non-compete or employment agreemen... applies to California · 1 answer

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

What union rights do I have as a "casual" employee?
I am a "casual" employee for the New York Times Newspaper. I am a driver and work in their union shop. I have been working at least 40 hrs a week for them for over 8 years. At this time I am not affor... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Missing last paycheck from a law office
My last paycheck from my employer was witheld for some unknown reason. When my boss fired me on 10/3 he told me that 10/5 would be my last day of employment. My wages for that week were never paid. Wh... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I live in Florida and work a commission based job, my employer wants to deduct 5% of the commission for paperwork being done improperly and put you on probation. This would be for a 2 week period. Is this legal?
The commission is 50%. If you make a mistake on your paperwork like missing a receipt deduction or credit card fees they are planning on reducing your commission to 45% for 2 weeks and put you on a pr... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

Repay Relocation expenses
My offer letter mention very clear,that I agree repay signing bonus in case I leave company before one year. Also mention about the benefits of relocation expenses in accordance the relocation policy.... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is it legal to make an exempt employee use benefit
As a exempt employee if you take a day off in the work week but still have over 40 hours can an employer make you use benefit time for that day off? applies to New York · 0 answers

Compensation Reduction
Employer in Pennsylvania - Employee in Connecticut Salary $63,000 cut to $30,000 without notice, paid bi-monthly - the reduced amount showed up in the bank. A partner is sending $1,000 "make up" check... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Wrongfully Fired
My situation is I was laid off 2 weeks ago because of "Lack of work". This week, I was called back in and they had a meeting and told me that they suggest that I move. So I went home and told my landl... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Employer did not follow up on my grandson's physical assault complaint
Grandson was serving on bar when father of the bride came and requested a certain kind of rum. My grandson apologized saying he did not have that brand, but maybe the other bar could have it. The man ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is it illegal to work for a completing company owned by former employees of my current employer?
I would like to leave my current employer and work for a competitor. The competing company was started by my current employer's former VP and one other former employee. Both former employees lost thei... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Is it illegal to block employees from making up lost time due to unplanned lateness?
Without warning or being in writing our employer stated that time lost due to lateness will no longer be allowed to be made up either same day, next day, or same week. So car trouble, traffic, childca... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Non Compete injurious...?
I joined a company as sales manager 2-1/2 years ago. I have been in sales and marketing in my industry for more than 30 years... nationwide. This week the whole sales force and sales management were g... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Laid off while others in same position were not
56 year old male, 20 year employee in mgmnt position. Have had melanoma (surgery 3 years ago) and have to be monitored every 3 months. Plus just had kidney stone "blasted". Example is recent hire (one... applies to New York · 3 answers

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

relocation accountability
My company asked me to relocate for a new job. We were half way into the relocation when the economy started to tank and there were rumors about my position and business being shut down. As a result, ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

Refuse to pay back-pay
I work for a major entertainment company here in LA as a computer analyst. Recently several of us have been re-classified as non-exempt due to a mis-classification. Since we have been working 45 hours... applies to California · 2 answers

Previously submitted question.
I submitted a question a week ago (2/21/03), and as of yet, there has been no answer. Is someone going to answer my question? I may be operating under a deadline; I really need an answer. applies to Texas · 1 answer

How can I get a release from a Non Compete
The company changed the my job description from salery with commission to and hourly with commission if I meet my goals. I had to quite becasue I co not afford to travel and earn a living. I ave a com... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Is hawaii an employment-at-will state?
I have two questions that I need to ask. If first one is answered yes that would be enough. 1. Is Hawaii a employment-at-will state? 2. I have been working as an emergency hire for a middle school. I ... applies to Hawaii · 1 answer

Recently I had to call the police on a customer for being in one of our hotel rooms without permission, they were arrested not for that but for having illegal drugs on them, since the incident the customer has continuously called corporate on me trying to
I recently had to call the police on a customer that was on our hotel room for being in the room without paying or permission, he got arrested but not for that they found illegal drugs on him, since t... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

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

I am a 47 year old male
3 months ago my CEO took me to lunch and ask told me my job was secure and not to look for another position. Last week they dismissed me without cause after 6 years of proven success. They have offere... applies to Georgia · 2 answers

"Hourly, temporary contract employee" exempt status in California
I work for an agency, on a year long contract with a large company in San Diego. I am a software engineer, and earn over the threshold for overtime exemption. I am on a W-2 employee, and eligible for ... applies to California · 0 answers

Ohio IT non-compete
I accepted a position as a Help Desk/Support technician. I put in my 2 week notice and started work the Monday following my final day at the previous position. 1 week after starting at the new positio... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

non-compete agreement
I received a job offer from an investment bank. However, a partner mentioned to me that the firm will likely request that I sign a non-compete agreement after I start (perhaps months later). After ini... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can a federal agency force you to resign career status if both agencies are within DHS, but different series of federal law enforcement?
I was suspended after it was alleged I threatened management. I was promoted the following month while on paid leave. I was cleared to return to work, but then I was told I was being let go the day be... applies to District of Columbia · 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

Withdrawn offer
I received and accepted a written job offer for a Florida sales position for a company based in NC. One week after receiving and accepting the offer, and after giving notice to my current employer, th... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

can they pay you vacation time and then a couple of weeks later take it back
gave my 2 paid week notice they sent me home and they took back vacation and holiday pay time that they already paid him 2-4 weeks ago and left him with 0 dollars an his last check applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Does PTO accrue with overtime?
I discovered that my employer is not accruing PTO on my overtime hours. The accrual is based on the 40 hour week. Is the employer required to accrue PTO for the hours worked over 40? applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is it legal for a company to pay straight commission in a non-sales job i.e collections
I work for a company that pays straight commission and requires a minimum of a 42.5 hour work week (actual hours worked). There is no draw. The commission is paid at a certain percent of the overall d... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

If an employee gives their two weeks notice and then retracts it, do I need to accept it?
I have an employee who gave his two weeks notice by email. My boss spoke with him and asked him to take a day to think about it. If he comes back and says he wants to stay, do we need to accept the re... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a company do away with paid vacation without notice
My husband has been with his company for over a year. At the time of hiring they told him after one year he would be eligible for a week paid vacation. He was hired April of 2015. He asked yesterday a... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can I be fired for missing work due to serious medical problems?
I have been working for my Employer for 7 years and I have missed alot of work for the past 2 years due to a serious medical problem. I have been out of work past the 12 week period, Now my question i... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Demoted and Pressured to Quit after insisting on receiving Promised Sales Commissions
I work for a major corporation in the Los Angeles area. In my job as a service technician we have opportunties to receive small commissions for sales referrrals (commissions are generally in the $50-$... applies to California · 1 answer

Can two groups who work under the same employer be payed differently?
We have unit staff and officers and for unit staff anything over 40 hours in a week is overtime. For officers anything over 80 hours in two weeks is considered overtime but officers have to hit 80 hou... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

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

Can an employer discriminate in severance situation for being a great employee?
A voluntary severance opportunity has become available where I work, and once I heard it was coming I decided I wanted to apply for it. However, upon receiving the HR letter that was broadly distribut... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

In california, can my employer use my vacation time to complete 8 hours of work in a day? If i am 30 minutes late or leave 30 minutes early, she will take 30 minutes from my accrued vacation to make up the full 8 hours. Is this allowed?
If i'm late and do not complete 8 work hours in a day, can my employer deduct the time from my accrued vacation? applies to California · 0 answers

Is an employer forced unpaid leave of absence Legal
Worked for an employer, based out of San Diego, CA since 08/19, as a full time employee, providing Quality assurance duties assisting a Federal government team, managing a contract at Wake Island, Pac... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Should severance contract be signed using incorrect language?
Our company is not renewing their lease and employees will be laid off as of Oct 31,2019. They have offered a month severance, but instead if using “separation/lay-off” in our severance agreement,... applies to California · 0 answers

Operating Agreement Non-compete clause
Greetings, I need HELP! I work for the devil and I need to get out...last week my boss actually fired me for a whole 20 minutes before he asked me to get back to work. I am very tired of the verbal ab... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

is my employer libel for improper withholding of NYC taxes from paychecks?
my employer did not withhold NYC tax, only NYS & federal from my pay. Due to my boss reporting it to corporate payroll they just last week issued a new W-2 for 2015 & I've been told I have a huge tax ... applies to New York · 1 answer

12 week notice obligation - is it enforceable?
I have a prospective employer in MA who wants me to sign an employment agreement that requires 12 weeks notice of employment termination by either party. Is this enforceable or does it conflict with a... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can I get short term disability benefits from 2 separate employers in NY state ?
Can I get short term disability from 2 different employers in NY state , can it add up to more than $170 a week? applies to New York · 1 answer

Was I wrongfully terminated?
I was terminated from my employment without an explanation. I was contacted by my manager and told that I was on administrative leave due. She then explained to me that I would be contacted by the HR ... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Repay if terminated?
My sister transferred to VA and signed a relo repay 1 year deal. 100% or 0% at the 1 year mark. She just got fired without cause after 2 good reviews 1 WEEK PRIOR to the 1 year mark. They didn't make ... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

I was chosen for a random drug test i knew i would fail. Since i worked for a at will employer I quit on the spot. They changed the code to being fired for refusal of a drug test. Since technically I quit is that considered wrongful termination?
Along with that my direct deposit for that week (my second to last check) was reversed... after I had already started paying bills then the paper check mysteriously got lost in the mail when everythin... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

loss of wages
Hi I was working for this security guard company and the owner of the company would not give me overtime...he suggested I also work for this other company he owned and get more guard work there..I had... applies to California · 1 answer

Does the Termination Clause Cancel truly because of the way it is written?
EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT TERMINATION CLAUSE? I am about to sign employment contract and there are more details in the contract but wondering if someone could say if this contract is shown as "termination" b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Relocation Agreement
Upon accepting my last job I signed a re-lo agreement that has pay back terms if I leave within 24 months. If they terminate me, there is no pay back. The situation is wihin the first 9 months we have... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Im hired to work 37.5 hours, can I be scheduled to work 40 hours?
When I was hired amd for the last 2 years, I have beem scheduled for 37.5 hours a week. With recent changes in my office, we are now scheduled for 40 hours but our company is still saying we are 37.5 ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Vacation rules and employee handbook
I negotiated and accepted a position with a new employer 7 months ago. My contract states I am eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation after Jan. 1st of this year. After starting work I was given an employ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

My competition which I never worked for forged my name on a non compete,
I started a business with a partner, we were off to a great start. Our competition was getting pushed out of our area. I recieved a call from my competition yelling at me stating we were in his area, ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

My boss granted me vacation time but has not given me hours after I returned, do I have rights here?
I asked for vacation with 2-3 months notice, it was granted. Now my boss will not answer my phone calls and is leaving my texts on read. I work for a health store in vitamin sales, deli, and stocking ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

If i quit my job, can my boss reduce my last paycheck to minimum wage?
My husband is ready to quit his current job but he heard that if he quits or even give his 2 week notice that his last paycheck will be at state minimum wage and not his regular pay. Is the employer a... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

Can my employer require repayment of all tuition reimbursements
I worked for an employer for 18 months and during that time I received tuition reimbursement. In my original offer of employment letter it stated "Please be advised that any educational fees reimburse... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can an employer require an hourly associate to be 'on call'?
I work for Office Depot and have several concerns regarding their policies. I am an hourly associate (department manager). One of the requirements is being 'on call'. If there is a call from the secur... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

denial of bonus
I have worked for this company for almost two years. I recently received a better offer from another employer and decided to take the job. My employers are now trying to deny me my fourth quarter bonu... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

I signed a non compete contract will i be able to break it
When I started at my salon my boss hired me in to temporarly reception an advanced to a stylist. He made it seem like it was amazing money. Fresh out of school and eager to do hair i agreed. Two month... applies to Indiana · 0 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

My father was let go from a temp job in April, he filed for unemployment about a week or two ago and they only filed the first quarter sept 2017-dec 2017 and not jan 2018 to April 2018, so he is only getting half of what he should be getting for his unemp
Unemployment. He called the unemployment office and they said once a payout starts it can’t be reversed, is this true although they filed it wrong and he’s being cut short? applies to California · 0 answers

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

Do I qualify for overtime pay as a subcontractor?
I am employed by a recruiting company (The Precisionists) that has a contract with another company (Vertex Inc.) that I currently am working for. I believe that makes me a subcontractor, but I am not ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

Contract Employee Fired, Texas
Here Goes. I signed an employment contract to manage a mortgage broker office in texas 12 months ago. The contract was for 3 years and the pay was 8k per month with a bonus paid each quarter based upo... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My employer (HR person) stated to my supervisor and others in an email that I had been medically released from my doctor - that all medical limitations had been removed when in fact my doctor had never released me from my restrictions. The email caused me
I teach at a college in south texas - the dean wanted to transfer me from one campus to another without reason to do so. I live close to the campus I was being transferred from - and - 25 miles from t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

illegal action voids non compete?
A few weeks ago, my company began withholding checks from me. This has gone on for the last three weeks due to collection issues with some of my clients. I am a commision only employee. since that tim... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Is it considered retaliation if your supervisor makes you work harder than the rest of your team?
I complained about my boss to HR. She told my supervisor that I had complained about them. The next week at work, myself and another co-worker had to do most of the work load, while my boss sat in her... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Can my employer deny my light duty if I was injured at work?
I was injured on the job on a Monday. I was released to work light duty the next day by the doctor. My employer denied the doctors request for light duty and asked me not to come in to work on Tuesday... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I recently asked a question and I want to clarify a couple of things. I reside in Co. and about 1 week ago I was advised that I needed to think of at least 5 people that should be considered for layoff. I was contacted at home and was advised that I was b
Defamation of Character I recently asked a question and I want to clarify a couple of things. I reside in Co. and about 1 week ago I was advised that I needed to think of at least 5 people that should... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Asthma developed on the job
I work at an allergy source materials plant in Idaho and am getting allergy shots paid for by the company. The doctor has diagnosed me with asthma due to the work environment and suggested i been remo... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

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

My question, can I be compensated my reduced hours that fell below the minimum 35 hours, along with
I had to resign. I stated in my letter why and that I'm leaving under a constructive dismissal. I've documented many conversations and can provide nothing was ever done to accommodate medical work res... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Is Employee Overtime exempt if there is a contract between employer and employee for 50 hours instead of 40?
An employee would like to be salaried an allowed to work more than 40 hours a week. I try to keep overtime to a minimum but they want the flexibility. They are a manager of shop and don't make enough ... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

I work for the federal government. I applied for another federal job with another agency. This position requires an extensive background check. My current supervisor was interviewed for my background check where he made false statements such as, I believe
My supervisor has made many false statements to an investigator for a background check being performed for another federal job I applied for. Saying the thought I had mental issues. That he believes I... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

In an interview this week for part time we were ask to tell somethings about ourselves. I shared I was full time IT employee for 35 years. The Assistance Store Manager came back with 35 years??? You haven't retired from there yet! I explained I'm not read
Part time interview was ask since I was still employed and at company for 35 years wasn't I ready to retire from my company yet. Is this discrimination on a job interview? applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Relocation Repayment Agreement
I signed a Relocation Repayment Agreement about 9 months ago to take a position in La Crosse, WI. It was acknowledged that we were understaffed and needed to add 2 bodies to be able to carry the given... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Relocation contract
I took a job with a company in April-2005. They helped with my expence of moving my wife with me and all my house hold goods. We moved into our new home in June-2005. The company had asked me to sign ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Can my employer demote me after being wrongfully incarcerated?
I was wrongfully incarcerated for two months, after that time all charges were withdrawn and nothing is pending against me. My mother was in contact with the VP of my company during the entire process... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Is a non-competition contract enforcable for a PRN employee
I am a PRN employee in the medical field. I work for a small business. I was told I had to sign a non-comptete agreement in order to obtain employement. As this is a PRN job and thus I am not promised... applies to Tennessee · 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

non-compete
I have been working for the same company for 8 years. After being hired, on my first day they had me sign a non-compete agreement. The agreement has many flaws that would make the agreement invalid. A... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Repayment of signing bonus and relocation expenses
After seven months of employment I am considering leaving my company. I received relocation compensation, a signing bonus, and a one-time interest free loan (payments are deducted from my salary for 1... applies to California · 1 answer

Overtime with Staffing Agency
This past week I worked 46 hours with the staffing agency but at two different clients 37 hours and 9 hours. Am I entitled to the 6 hours overtime. applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have recourse if laid off upon returning from WC claim?
Our Company filed for bankruptcy in Feb 09 and I went out on a WC claim in Mar 09, currently still on leave. During hard financial times company has not laid anyone off even when it made financial sen... applies to California · 0 answers

I have been with my job for two years, Friday the main boss kicked a table at me and made aggressive body movements . This stemmed from a week long talk about the horrible manager who has been caught by me stealing hours from our servers instead of her te
I have never had an employer treat me like we were in a street fight I didn't know how to react so I said nothing and finished my shift and haven't returned partly due to anxiety and partly distress o... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

No break given in ten hours results in hospital stay.
I have been made to work by my employer for up to ten hours with no break given. Two weeks ago this resulted in my ending up in the hospital with severe asthmatic bronchitis that was going into pneumo... applies to California · 2 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

Employee assaulted by Boss on the job
I am a Projects Specialist for the City. On Wednesday Dec. 17 my boss called me into his office upset over an harassment charge I had filed with Human Resources. He called the incident chicken s##t, t... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Can my employer ask me to validate my prescription of Adderal if I made a med error regarding oxycodone, but only tested positive for my adderall?
I errantly took a pill of oxycodone home with me, but brought it back the same evening to return it. I was drug tested as a result of this error, but only tested positive for my prescription of Addera... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Employment Lawyers in Muncie, Indiana
I am inquiring on behalf of my brother who is a federal employee 59 years of age. He had open heart surgery in July, was out for 4 months on medical leave. Employer accommodated telework, however, tra... applies to California · 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

After 2 years of silence my former company is now collecting relo expenses. Do I have options?
I was a manufacturing engineer in the pharmaceutical industry and was with the company for over 2.5 years. The relocation expenses are for failing to complete 2-years of work after I was relocated to ... applies to California · 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

If I give my two weeks and then discover that I have a critical illness before the two weeks are up do I still qualify for company benefits such as std?
I got a job offer today as well as a surgery scheduled next week that could produce bad news. If I give my two weeks and get the bad news do I still qualify for std if my two weeks are not up? applies to Florida · 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

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

can you demote a female 3 weeks from having her baby when she is a top performer?
I am 3 weeks from my due date and about to go on maternity leave. I am a medical sales rep and I received a call from my director offering me 6 weeks severance pay or a huge demotion (About 80-100k). ... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

I am an exempt employee but need to fill-out a weekly time card. The company demands the time card prior to the end of the work week and states they will charge my time to PTO if my card is not in by a certain day (Wednesday). So basically they dock you a
I work in Texas but my company is out of New York and pays from NY. Texas law should apply as I earn the wage in Texas applies to Texas · 0 answers

In my termination letter, the reasons given for my termination are completely bogus. They said I had no experience with certain tasks that I can prove I’ve done for the last two years in a previous job. Do I have grounds for wrongful termination?
My employer is on contract with the Air Force. I was on the job one full week when let go. The reason for the termination is not enough experience for the job. But the examples included in the letter ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Federal Employee
I was a Federal Employee (TSA) and after 8 months on the job, I was put on admin leave for a month then terminated. The reason was "unsuitability". They say I "falsified" a document used in the employ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Hello I like to know if I can file a discrimination lawsuit against my employer. I was fired and I was verbally abused for something I did not do and for something I did not say. I was fired for something another crew member said about the company. I was
I was fired for something I did not say, and when found out I was not the one who stated these bad things, I was suspended for being late instead, BUT, he kept the bad crew member who was proven to ha... applies to New York · 1 answer

Are Private universities exempt from paying overtime to salaried employees?
I work for a private University as an Adjunct Professor that is on 5/8ths salary (25 hours a week) certain weeks I work well over 40 hours. I make less than double minimum wage. Is my position exempt ... applies to California · 0 answers

Should I sue?
I worked on a construction job site. I was told I would get paid 10/hr. and would be paid hourly. I worked a 28/32 hours in a week and had called my boss to let him know that I was snowed in two diffe... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Do I have a case?
My husband interviewed for a management position and got the job. He left his former job and worked at his new position one week. He then got covid. He was out 2 weeks. His assistant did his job while... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I recently relocated with my current company, is the repayment agreement really enforceable?
I've been working at my company for ~18mos in middle management. I recently (2mos) relocated from overseas, taking up a new role. As a part of taking the new role, I signed a boilerplate relocation re... applies to California · 0 answers

SALARY TO HOURLY
I'VE BEEN WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY FOR 5 YEARS AT MY 2ND YEAR THEY PROMOTED ME TO OFFICE MANAGER AND THEY ALSO SWITCH ME FROM HOURLY TO SALARY AFTER JULY OF 2003 I WAS WORKING FROM 48 HOURS TO 56 HOUR... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

i've been at my job for over two years, the only policy my employer ever advised me of regarding vacation time/pay was i had to accrue the time (1 week a year, after 1 year's work) prior to being able to take vacation time. Over the past year, I have take
in the past he has allowed me to use vacation time as needed, i.e. advise him when i called in that i needed to take the day off. applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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 was asked if I was to drunk to show up to work. I was also asked if I smoke to much and my alway out side. I was also asked if I swear at employees. If I was a cycle toward other employees. And how I feel about how my disiabty affect my ability to work?
I was at an interview on Wednesday of this week and ask these question and feel these question where out of line for a job interview I'm wondering if I can take action against the company that did the... applies to Wisconsin · 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

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

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

I work in Virginia. Recently my employer gave me a promotion and called it an exempt position but from what I have read it is not exempt. I am only paid for 40 hours because I am a so called
I work 60+ hours a week and I am only paid for 40. Should I be receiving overtime or at least be getting paid for the hours I work? applies to Virginia · 1 answer

I want to file suit
I wAs used a a scapegoat for others errors I went to my superiors with my concerns I have witness to being basger by a regional consultant constaly was told to do things and then given blame i have em... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

Can the 180-day non compete clause be enforced that we all signed, no trade secrets involved.
A home health care agency in NJ has 6 nurses that attend to a pediatric case that is federally funded. The mother and father choose to leave this agency and go to another one where 2 of her 6 nurses a... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Non-compete for an out of state employer
I am working for a Georgia based software consulting company in New Jersey for its client. I am working for their client’s customer and I am planning to leave the Job. I was offered a job by another... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Can I sue previous employment for wrongful termination; reinstated; denied med loa ext.&unemploymen
I am seriously considering suiting my former employer for wrongful termination they claim to be accidental months later; reinstated me then screwed with me ever since I got sick and went on medical le... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Church Politics
I was terminated from my job of 10 years as a Facility Manager of a rather large Episcopal Church. Every year a new "lay" employee is delegated the task of Buildings and Grounds, of which I am subject... applies to Texas · 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

Is this considered Discrimination or Disparate Treatment?
Earlier this month I was told by my manager that I need to limit my time away from my desk to my 15 minute breaks and my 30 minute lunch, which is inconsistent for the rest of the department. I have M... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I was furloughed during the pandemic after 25 years of service. Ironically the very week I received a raise in pay. They never called me back but never formally fired me. Am I due any compensation?
I tried to sue my employer because they said they eliminated my position but soon hired a former employee for my”eliminated “ position. They claimed that I was not fired but I received no pay and ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 · 0 answers

Am I entitled to overtime after 40 hours or 55?
I work at a trucking company and I move trailers around all day for roughly 8 hours, I then go onto the dock and work there for another 3-4 hours or so then go home. At this company overtime is set at... applies to Minnesota · 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

Am I Considered Working The Moment I Am Driving
Am I considered Working the moment I drive my work vehicle. Background info I have a company vehicle I pay 50$ a month to use. I have no physical address for work I work out of my vehicle remote only ... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

is there leverage ? (perhaps media publicity)
i was assured of a comparable position with the company that acquired my former employer of 13 years. i relied on those promises now to my detriment. I have chosen to leave and has asked for the sever... applies to New York · 2 answers

My son, a nursing home kitchen aid, was fired over false accusations from fellow employees.
My son was fired from his job over accusatios that he threw a "head fit", broke dishes, and threatened fellow employees. Management claims there are four witnesses. My son claims no knowledge of these... applies to Maine · 0 answers

Can my salary be drastically reduced if I'll be doing the same job, just part-time instead of full?
I was a part-time employee for several years and went full-time about a year ago. I recently asked to return to part-time status and was just informed that both my hours and my hourly salary will be c... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can an employer hire you making $15 an hour for a 42 hour work week but pay you $14 per hour for part of that time?
I use a healthcare facility that provides 2 CNA’s who help me care for my mother. These ladies rotate weeks working 12 hour shifts (8AM to 8PM)from Friday to Wednesday. On Thursday’s they work 6 h... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

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

I had my vacation approved and then I was told I wasn't allowed to take it. I got paid like I did take it, so now when I do take a vacation I won't get paid for that week. Is this legal? AZ
My vacation was approved. They decided I was needed so they told me I couldn't take it right now. My last paycheck had my vacation pay on it so now when I do take one, I don't get paid for it because ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I am facing being asked to resign. If I refuse and am terminated, can I still get unemployment?
Hi there! I am facing being asked to resign because I am unwilling to transfer to another store (which would be a 2+ hour commute plus tolls for a part time job). I've been employed with this company ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Unemployment in Texas
I have been working full time as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years at the same company. I have only worked during the day from 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. I was informed that due the the... applies to Texas · 0 answers

My 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

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

IT sub-contractor ,unknown contract, noncompete?
I signed as a consultant for CT company (A) to work for another contractor (B) for a NY State agency (C)in Aug 2000. I had a non-compete with company A, and company A told me that B had clause to hire... applies to New York · 1 answer

Workplace physical threat, sexually explicit conversation, and uncomfortable behavior
My manager threatened to hit me Last week as well as she followed me around the restaurant making fun of me... I contacted the owner that evening and haven't heard back... As time has gone on my manag... applies to California · 0 answers

Discrimation-Termination of employment
I was terminated from my employer with no reason for termination given when contacted via answering machine from company vp of operations. i have since filed a claim with eeoc because of the firing, i... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Overtime pay question
My husband works as a 'Contract Manager' for a local manufacturing company. He does not oversee anyone and is not in a supervisory position. His job is to make sure that contracts are made up correctl... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

If being worked too hard is there a way out of a relocation repayment contract
Looking to see if I’ll be responsible for relocation expenses, even though I’m being forced to work through breaks, receive messages and calls after hours, work 65+ hours a week and being punched ... applies to California · 0 answers

I work 42.5 hours a week, and I only get paid for 1.5 hours of overtime. Is that okay, and if not, what should I do?
I work in a family-owned restaurant. It is my first job, so I'm not clear on the laws of overtime. I work 8.5 hours a day, on a 5 day workweek, which adds up to 42.5. My pay stub says I'm getting paid... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Non-Solicitation Employment Question
Hello. I'm currently a consultant working for a sizable technology firm. I wish to purse an opportunity with a client that the firm has previously (5 months ago) done business with. However, I was not... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Falsely Accused
A girl I work with has falsely accused me a sexual harassment. Any contact between us was always intiated by her, I have many witness's that she was always asking me for a hug. She was interested in d... applies to California · 1 answer

Does an X Supervisor have the right to talk about you to all her employees via text just to vent
My X Supervisor had all her employees on a text so she could message us all at the same time. I had already left there I QUIT. She did not take me off the texting system. SHE SAID via text, OH CAROLIN... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

If I got laid off from full time job but still work on call for different employer am I disqualified
I got laid off from my 40-hour week job. Simultaneously, i am an on-call worker for a retail store. I still work there but have been told that my on-call status with the retail (as opposed to part tim... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

My boss used my pto if I was short hours in a week. I did not find this out until I put in a vacation request and was informed I have no hours in the bucket. Was this legal? I did not give consent to use the pto hours.
I had to take a day off for doctors appointments and told my boss that I understood I was not getting paid for the day due to not putting in a pto request. They used my pto without my consent anyway. applies to Kansas · 0 answers

I was let go due to lack of work during this virus issue. I was given 80 PTO at time of hire, I did not earn these hours. I have 67 hrs left, Is that supposed to be paid out to me?
I was hired on Feb 17th and recently was l hours at time of hire. My first week I was very sick and used 13 hrs. I have 67 left. Am I supposed to be paid out for that time? Thanks applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I signed a non compete back in 2009 for a cleaning company and it states that If I leave I will not take any of her customers unless I'm gone for 12 months.... I left and was gone for 4 years I came back to that company and never signed a new agreement wh
I worked for a lady in 2009 in which I signed an agreement if I left I wouldn't take any of her customers for 12 months I was gone from her employment for 4 years . I returned 4 years later and never ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

i am full time in massachusetts. i get vacation time for working full time. i had a doctors note that put me at 25 hours a week for almost a year, but was still classified full time in the system, and still got the full 8 hours holiday pay for each paid h
I still have medical issues, and the vacation time would be great to use for appointments. Without tgem, i wont get paid if i need to take time off, and i cant afford that. applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

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

Can I be terminated for filling out a company requested medical form?
I am facing a termination. I am a cba protected worker. I was recently (last one year) injured on the job. While I was out under medical care I was to periodically report to my company physician to do... applies to New York · 1 answer

sister died asked employer emergency leave to plan funeral for sister refuse request left friday sister died monday returned and told your fired can employer do that under those circumstances
Sister not expected to live ask employer could i use vacation time to travel to Arkansas on short notice employer said no have the time coming not enough notice left work Friday went to ark Monday sis... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Entiltled to Holiday pay or paid time off as stated in employee handbook?
I am a full time employee at Citigroup (40 hours per week). In the employee handbook it states: "Citi provides 10 paid holidays to eligible employees. Some paid holiday time may be granted as a floati... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can I be written up for having to leave during an asthma attack?
I am a Front End Manager (Team Lead) at Walmart and have severe asthma. Last Friday, I had an asthma attack while at work. Because of this, I informed my co-workers that I needed to immediately leave,... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Employment condition changed=loss of all accrued vacation time?
I work for a small human services agency. Our Board of Directors recently voted to dissolve the agency, so I am now on app. 3 months notice. I have almost 100 hours of unused vacation time accumulated... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

I'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

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

Forcing a non-compete
Hello, I currently work for a Technical Staffing Firm which I joined in February 2004. At the time I started with them I signed a one-page non-compete. Just last week (April 2008, 4 years later) I hav... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

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

Unpaid Commissions
I assume there is not much I can do here, but I work for a company headquartered in Atlanta with an office in VA and live in MD. I was recently contacted about a job from a former boss making more mon... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

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

I had a boss that was told i was being sexually harassed daily by a co-worker thats sets next to me, my boss came in and blame me for fudging #'s that i call which is impossible to do and I am the top Lead Generator with 25 sales and the other lead genera
My co-worker has been sexually harassing me, my boss found out by the recep, and when he did he try to pick on me about my work prefomance which is at the top, we had gotten into it and he tld me to l... applies to Texas · 0 answers

terminated with a lie
I was recently fired and given a reason (I now have a supporting email that is my proof) that was a lie. Exactly a week before this happened, I was subjected to a formal talking to that I felt was unf... applies to New York · 1 answer

must I claim sales from a website I created on umenployment?
I live in Colorado and opend an on-line LLC retail store as I continue looking for permanent work. I used $12,000 from personal savings to buy inventory for the store. If I make a sale, must I report ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Is there anything I can do if an employer will not respond to me or my housing authority about sending proof of last date of employment to housing so they can adjust my rent appropriately? I owe almost $4000 in past due rent because of this.
I had to leave my job at Fred Meyer in Coos Bay Oregon last February and my former employer is not responding to me or my housing authority about my last date of employment so they can adjust my rent ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Boss clocked me out two hours before shift was over and did not tell me until the end of the shift.
I work at a sandwich shop and I was forced to work a double shift that gave me a total of 40 hrs. for the week. Two hours before the second shift was up the owner clocked me out without telling me unt... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

What is this considered?
Start by saying I work in retail for a corporation. Myself and another co-worker had been robbed at gunpoint. Normally the district manager is suppose to come out to the scene that did not happen when... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I was injured at work and have to go to physical therapy, do I have to clock out or does my employer have to pay me for the time I'm at P.T.?
I injured my left foot at work and was limping due to the pain. My manager saw me and asked what happened I told her and she said I had to go to the Dr. It took 3 weeks ot arguing with the workplace c... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am in the auto sales industry
At out dealership they pay the salepeople minimum wage for their hours and then whatever commissions they earn for that week are taken to cover the minimum wage, however if you do not earn enough comm... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Am i a case of Discr
My former employer is a privately owned convenience store with 5 (going on 6) Gast stations+A tire shop+ A Comfort Inn; all of which have different business licensing but are ultimately the same compa... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

Is my non-compete valid if I only worked at a company for less than a month?
I worked at a healthcare office for less than 4 weeks. I was fired because they felt that I was not working at their standards. Their office goes through new employees every week. I have another job o... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

My employer sent me a severance package in Mail by error, if I sign it are they legally bound to hon
My employer recently downsized its sales force. I did not lose my job, but was placed in an entirely new division and territory not to my liking Last week I received in the mail a severance package an... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

I was wrongfully suspended from my job and other team members were aware before me, I’ve been told to just “get over it” what can my next steps be
I work at a restaurant and due to a ride situation I was rushing to leave and left a table with glasses on it and they “suspended” me for it. I complained that I had no write ups or anything on my... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Can I be legally be fired for choosing to no longer speak spanish at work?
I've worked retail for 3years and I'm bilingual. I had no problem dealing with Spanish only customer service until they restructured our sales goals. Taking the time to do Spanish customer service tak... applies to California · 0 answers

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

If I change the job description and hours for a position can the current employee grieve the change?
I am restructuring my department and looking into cutting one of my employees from 40 hrs a week to 20. I am planning on offering this new position to the existing employee. Can they grieve this cut t... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Can a employer withhold or not pay me my vacation pay if i quit on the last day of my vacation?
I have 1 week vacation saved. I want to take my vacation before quiting to go work else where. Can the employer not pay me if i take my vacation, with permission, and then quit on the last day of my v... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

Exempt Status in Jeopardy
Dear Mel; I have been working in my position as Fiscal Manager since June 2003, and have been consider an 'exempt' employee by both myself and my employer, and rightly so. However, I have had hours de... applies to New York · 1 answer

I recently sent in my resignation letter and had vacation approved the week before. I sent my resignation in the day my vacation started and it is supposed to end tomorrow. According to this company they are saying I resigned that day I sent it in at 5:54
I live in Florida and the Doctor I worked for privately, sold the practice a year ago and they grandfathered in all of my sick and vacation time into one account called pto. They are trying to say eff... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Stop Payment on a Paycheck
I work for a recruiting firm that the owner of the company was getting evicted from his building is very derogatory to all his employees and leads by intimidation. As of Monday everyone in the office ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Mandatory Non-Compete 3 years into job?
I have been with my company selling wild game meat to upscale accounts for over 3 years. Last year the company was sold and I signed a new confidenitality agreement at the time. Last week my company f... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my boss deny my vacation time?
I have been working here for 1 year and I have to move to another city. I gave a verbal that I was leaving before my year marker hit so they could find someone and I could train them. I was told becau... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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

payweek is thursday to wednesday. if an employee physically works 41 hours and has a holiday making his total hours 49 do they get paid one hour overtime or does the holiday take away ot pay? and its an hourly employee
trying to determine if we have to pay our employees overtime in a week with a holiday . we know the 8 hours for holiday is not at overtime rate but if they have over 40 hours worked in addition to 8 h... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

How do I know I am a full-time employee?
My employer has me as a part-time employee yet for the past year I have been working forty-hours a week. Yet since I am a part-time employee I do not get the benefits of a full-time employee such as v... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

We are being outsourced to India. We were told about it back in August I think and received an email that we would be receiving the 60 day notice at the appropriate time and given an approximate end date of Dec 11. We are not over a week past the time we
I think I gave the details above. I just want to be sure that we can hold them to the 60 day notice and either work up until that time when we finally receive this notice or they will have to pay us f... applies to California · 1 answer

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

What can part-time indep contractors offer in terms of language to replace a non-competer clause?
I am being offered a temporary work assignment for 2 1/2 months as an independent contractor. I have worked for the company for 3 months via a staffing agency. The company now wants to make me a 1099 ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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 was refused unemployment after being let go for unproffesionalism(complaints of a coworker)
I was called to HR and told I was on investigative leave. The next day they called and let me go. 8 weeks later the unemployment office said that the company said I was fired for unproffesional behavi... applies to Kentucky · 1 answer

If I accept a position with salary based on 47 hours/wk what are my rights?
When offered the position, the offer was in writing with salary based on 47 hours per week. From what I've read, I would be considered exempt. However, with the offer in writing do I have any rights w... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Do I have a case against my non-compete?
I am employed by a small executive search firm with 5 members. I am one of three revenue producing members. My practice specialty is different than that of the other two revenue producers, one of whic... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

My employer does not give me a letter/ email stating that I did not sign a non-compete with him.
I haven't signed a non-compete with my employer when I joined the firm. The only thing that was given to me was an employment letter. I want him to give me a letter or at least an email confirmation s... applies to Texas · 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

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

I was let go after bereavement for no cause
Hi I was “let go” after returning from bereavement with a “it just wasn’t working out”. The company was just bought out 1 1/2 months after I got hired. I was thrown into the position with ZE... applies to California · 0 answers

Verbal agreement to
I signed a "payback sign on bonus" agreement if I voluntarily quit within two years for my previous employer. For various reasons, including harassing email's from a fellow employee (which HR said the... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Hello my name is William I put my two weeks notice last Monday. I went in today and they completely took me off the schedule. Is that illegal?
I put my two weeks notice in last Monday. It only has been one week and I was taken off the schedule completely before my two weeks notice is up. Just want to know if that is legal in the state of Ind... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

payroll jumping
I have been made a offer from my emplor to mtg. a store. on the first day , i notice the prictice of payroll jumping. not only reg. hours but overtime. the last mtg. was overiding employee hours.so no... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I 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

Are freelancers able to file a claim with the NY DOL for unpaid wages?
I am a freelance editor who has not been paid by a media company for work done on their magazine in January 2011. I have signed contracts from them regarding the terms of delivery and rate of payment ... applies to New York · 1 answer

I am in negotiations with my employer. He has restricted my hours to 16/week, yet states that my loyalties (financially) are to his company only. How am I to make enough money?
I have not had a current contract since mine expired in 2014. In 2015 I took a very part time job at a medspa to be their medical director and some injection work. I had a previous contract that said ... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

What if as a nurse I signed a non-compete agreement with an out of state employer but they have never given me any work. Im going on week 3 now and nothing. Would I still be obligated to abide by the non compete?
I have signed a non-compete agreement with an out of state employer. Its been 3 weeks and they have not assigned me any clients yet....is the agreement still in force or can I resign and work for anot... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

Performance Improvement plan not being followed by employer
I was written up in early January. I was given until 2/28 to complete the "new performance plan" During my write up they informed me that I would no longer be a payable processor. However, when the fo... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

Out On Worker Comp, Had Vacation Time Taken the following year, Due To Unaccrued Time. Is This Legal?
I broke my leg at work. Out of work for 2 months on workers comp. A week of my vacation time was taken due to not accruing a full calendar year at work. Is this legal? applies to New York · 0 answers

Agreement after-the-fact?
An employee of my company resigned his position after 9 months, invoking repayment terms for relocation expenses that require a pro rated portion based on remaining with the company for 12 months. Pro... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Will my employer pay vacation if I quit on january?
I am planning to quit my job, I've earned 120 hours of vacations for my 7 years of service. On January 1st, the vacation time should be restored to 120 hours again. My question is: If I quit the first... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

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

I can prove I am Inocent can I be represented?
I have been a table games dealer for 16 years. On the 28th of March and it was after midnight they closed the game I was on and sent me to the crap table. The table was full and evidently there was a ... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Personal safety
Hello, I currently manage an apartment complex in Kenmore and the environment has continually become more dangerous since I started working here nine months ago. I was not aware of this when I accepte... applies to Washington · 1 answer

severance and issue of contract
My company is closing down. I have been offered a severance pay the offer is less than what my colleagues have been offered. I questioned this with our personnel department asking if the severance is ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

I work for a company that has a 36 hours work week. Any hours over 40 are considered OT but if I have already worked 42 hours by Friday (which r half day) and I request to take that Friday off (4 hours) then they withdraw Friday's hours from my PTO, even
I feel like if I have already worked over the required weekly hours i should not be penalized by being forced to use PTO hours that I have earned so at the end of the pay period i would have 48 hours ... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

How can i get my manager to pay me for my pdo's my manager gave me?
I put in my two weeks at my job and my manager suggested for me to use the rest of my pdo's(paid days off) to work out my week because of my commute. So i agreed to it believing that my manager should... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can my employer withhold vacation pay on final paycheck?
I recently got fired. my final paycheck only had one week paid vacation when company policy said I should have two. When questioned, the owners told me that when I left for 7 months (due to a medicall... applies to Montana · 0 answers

Can an employer force you to work when you're unavailable and make you stay past your scheduled time
A student in the state of Minnesota is being made to work past their scheduled time and is being scheduled for hours they have made it clear they can't work. It's become so much of an issue that it's ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Can an employer cancel an approved vacation because it would be inconvenient to another employee? are they required to pay for the cost of my plane ticket which is non refundable
My mother works for a doctor in a small office he co workers mother is ill, my mother purchased a plane ticket to visit me and had her time off approved now a week before her flight they told her she ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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 a job fire you after you quit ruined my job offer an said it was job abandonment.
I quit my job too start another job at boost. Well turns out my original job wanted me to come in an discuss why i had left an brought up a better position as a supervisor once i had got there. I just... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

A two week notice of resignation was given to the employer. According to the handbook the employer will keep 40% of the employee's vacation time because they require a one month notice. Is this legal?
60 hours of vacation have been accrued. Handbook states if one month is not given upon resignation the company will only payout 60% of accrued vacation. Is this legal? I have never heard of such a sit... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

My employer changed my benefits after I signed a noncompete? Is this legal?
Hello- My employment contract states that my employer will fund a HealthSavings Account, which is tied to the company's health benefit plan. The contract has a non-compete clause which kicks in after ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Is non compete invalid if I was never paid for employment?
I need some advice regarding a non-compete contract that I recently signed. I took a job with a company on April 21st and had to sign a non compete contract with them. They made me some intial promise... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was being paid under the table and my boss stopped paying me and still owes me a weeks pay
I recently went back to work for an old emmployer. I was in a "Re-hab" and it was about time for me to leave so I needed a job desperetly. She told me she could only pay me "under the table". Needing ... applies to California · 0 answers

Working without contract
I was recently hired on a contract basis by Sotheby's for no more than "6 months" and/or "1,000 hours". My contract time ended and so did my hours and still reported to work without a contract. I ende... applies to New York · 2 answers

My job was eliminated after 5 years of service because the office I was working for wasn't profitable for the comany anymore. I was told I would only receive half of my pto. Is that against the law?
I have 150 hours of unused pto. I was pulled into the office this week and was told that because the office isn't making a profit that my job was being eliminated and that they would pay me one months... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I work and volunteer at a church without the State or Labor dept penalizing the church?
I plan on working at a church part time as an admin assistant. About 20 hrs a week. I also play the guitar on Sunday and weekly services outside my part time job with the church. I work and volunteer ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Falsely accused of Sexual Harrasment
My husband went to his shift at 4:00 he was at the front counter where there is cameras and all the customers and other employees are he needed to get to the printer to get a paper that he must have w... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a employer withhold or not pay me my vacation pay if i quit on the last day of my vacation?
I have 1 week vacation saved. I want to take my vacation before quiting to go work else where. Can the employer not pay me my vacation pay if i take my vacation, with permission, and then quit on the ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS ?
I have been working for this company for almost six years. Last year, I was promoted into management and was sent to Illinois Upon my arrival, it was clear that things were not going to work out.I hav... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

I live in Mississippi and have excepted a new job with an employer that will not be ready to begin work for 2 weeks. When I put in my 2 week notice with my current employer he terminated me on the spot living me unemployed for the next 2 weeks. What if an
I have been with my employer for over 2 years. I just excepted a new job offer that I can't start for 2 weeks when I put in my 2 weeks notice with my current employer he text me an hour after I called... applies to Mississippi · 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

Is this a hostile work enviroment and am I eligible for unemployment?
Event 1: Boss said I was not doing my job and screamed at me. Event 2:Boss asked me "am I on something". Said I am not doing my job. Blamed me for not 'tattling' on co-worker for not connecting scanne... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

"effective date of hire" vs "actual start date"
Hello, I was hired in Feb. 2020 right before the pandemic. My employment contract states that my "effective date of hire" was dependent on me getting my security clearance. Normally that would take 2-... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Full time job w/ benefits and a contract position simaltaneously
Can a person work full time as a marketer for an agengy with benefits and take on a contract position that is doing marketing in a different area at the same time if there is no non compete----in othe... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was recently fired. It was not because I broke any employment rules, my boss said he was simply looking for something
I was recently fired. It was not because I broke any employment rules, my boss said he was looking for something "different". I know he hired someone else who was there last week. Yesterday, he called... applies to New York · 1 answer

my wife had signed a non compete for her employer but yet her employer cant pay her on time and she has to buy her own supplies . how does she get out of this
My wife had signed a non compete for her employer..my wife has to buy her own supplies to do her job and her employer is supposed to direct deposit her payroll check and a lot of the time on payday sh... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Bonus/Relocation cost agreements
I was hired 4 and 1/2 months ago by a major financial services company based in PA. I accepted an offer to work at the Scottsdale, AZ office location that included a bonus and relocation expenses. I s... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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 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

how log does a employer have to furnish access to paystubs
I worked at a place. They use direct deposit. I didn't receive paystubs for most of the year because they didn't have time or "couldn't " fix it. I asked employer and was told they would have office m... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

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

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

Race based harassment with intentional infliction of distress
I am being harassed at work by two members of management. I am constantly being watched, circled, and reprimanded either verbally or in writing for actions that my fellow white co-workers get away wit... applies to North Carolina · 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

Discrimination
Recently I was an employee for a company. I gave my two week notice and went to a job that I thought was a better offer. I had been with the previous company for three years. They asked me to return s... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Should I be paid for overtime even though I am salaried?
My job title was application development manager and application development supervisor for the last 16 years. And while I did do some of the exempt type duties they were not my primary duties. I spen... applies to Wisconsin · 0 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

I'm being retaliated against for doing the right thing. Is this legal?
I work for a car detail business as the manager. One of my employees is the owners son. He has stolen $800 out of my register in the past 3 months and changes his time to reflect time he didn't work. ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

Is Two Weeks Notice Required?
An employee told me about three weeks ago that she was interviewing for another job. I was grateful for her honesty so rather than hire a new employee and release her once the new employee started (wh... applies to California · 1 answer

What is the minimum salary to be paid to an employee?
I was working in the restaurant business for a new business and paid a weekly salary of $200. I was working between 70 and 110 hours per week and feel that I was underpaid. When taken to the owner of ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Can client withhold final pay from contractor
I have a client that I have done work for for a year. Last week he learned that I was going to take on another client to work from home. He called me and stated, if you go into this meeting it will co... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Is 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 am a commercial trucker. When a trucker resigns from a job and doesn't return his truck or causes his employer to do a truck retrieval, this negatively reports on the driver's DAC report. DAC reports can seriously hinder or help the future employment op
I was reading up on at will employment and a person being fired for giving a 2 week notice. So i just wondered if it might be different with a commercial trucker since it is implied that he shall give... applies to Arkansas · 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

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

Are there any rights to those employees who are laid off?
Are there any rights to those employees who are laid off? For instance, we just had another layoff, making it #5 for the year. Our company employs over 500 employees in our Dallas location. I work in ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Repayment of Sign On Bonus with incorrect dates
My employer gave me a sign on bonus. The bonus letter says that if I leave within one year, I am obligated to repay the bonus, but the letter uses the wrong dates (stating things like "i.e. before DAT... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

I signed a non-compete, then gave 2 weeks notice and was fired. Can they still enforce?
I signed a non-compete, then gave 2 weeks notice one year later due to a dramatic degrease in sales leads and pay. (100% commission sales). The day I gave my 2 weeks, I was told to leave. I feel as th... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

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

Holding Hostage
I posted a question last week and recieved usefull feedback, but have run into yet another situation with my law firm upon termination..and demand of a resignation letter. I received a voice mail mess... applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

Ifiled for unemployment but got denied, now i got a letter from the colorado BPC saying i improperly reported earnings while recieving benefits, i never received a penny
I filec for unemployment, got turned down never recieved a penny, my ex employer told the comission i had my own bjsiness and they said i may mot have properly reported earnings while receiving benefi... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

As part-time employee, is it mandatory that I get the minimum 20hrs?
I was hired as a PRN (as needed) speech therapist working 20-30hrs a week. I inherited a caseload so my hours were pretty consistent at first. My company told me I had to switch to part time status (w... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

Non-compete
I have been with my employer for nearly 10 years. I am involved with a competitive industry but my position is one in which I have no direct client contact. I am mid-level management in operations for... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

In PA. Gave 2 weeks notice. Employee handbook request is 2 weeks notice. Told me that I was not going to work my 2 weeks and not paying me. Not fired. Resigned. Typical scenario has been they let people finish 2 weeks. No bad reviews or issues with my wor
2 week notice given per employee handbook request. No contract. First example in 2 years of not letting someone work 2 weeks. No work performance issues. applies to Pennsylvania · 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

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

Can i work for a client indirectly through agency
I have been working for a third party logistics company for almost 4 years. My first account I worked for 2 years. these last two years I'm working on a different account. I informed my employer that ... applies to South Carolina · 0 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

Started mid-November 2015, layed off mid April 2016. Why determination so low?
I started a job late last year, worked two months in 2015 and continued into 2016 where I worked another 4 months. I filled last week in April when I was laid off unexpectedly the day I returned from ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

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

Being on call 24/7, should i be getting compensation or bonuses?
I work at an emergency flood damage company where one week per month I am required to be on call 24/7. The company does not provide a phone or a vehicle to take home for being on call. They also do no... applies to Washington · 0 answers

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

Employer used an informal conversation as verbal resignation
I was kind enough to tell my supervisor that I may be leaving my position mid December. We had that conversation the middle of Oct. I stated that i would give a proper written 2 week notice. We looked... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

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

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

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

My husband worked for a property management company for 30 years. The son took over for the last 9 years and recently sold as of January 2015. The new management company took over and hired all employees and just cut 24 hours of ny husbands work in one of
Looking for clarification as to whether you can collect unemployment whe you worked for a company for 30 years and they sell it and after 3 months the new company reduces your job and hours to 16 a we... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Can my employer tell me I am not eligible to file for benefits due to a reduction in hours?
Employed by a Virginia Company for a job in Baghdad Iraq. Came back to the states for a 30 day leave and was suppose to return on February 1st. My employer contacted me to say my visa was not issued a... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Denied Employability
I worked for a technology consulting company. While going through financial difficulty, the owner/president decreed that all staff, effect the payroll lady, would now be on straight commission. I star... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

wrongful termination
Last week I was terminated from my position at a very large corporation. It started about a month ago when I was demoted from a supervisor position to a lead operator without any cause or reason. I in... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Sign on bonus
I got a sign on bonus when I started working for my job. I was to work for two years. I worked for one year put in my two week notice and offered to stay prn and work occasionally over the next year f... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it legal for 2 company's that share employees to make their employees clock out at one place?
Is it legal for two major companies (Toyota and Chevy) that share employees to make the employees clock out at one place once they have reached max hours before overtime kicks in and clock in at the o... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Paying back relocation when orginial terms were changed by my company
I signed a relocation package in Sept 2011 for a new position which included a higher base salary and a 50% bonus potential, this was a signed offer letter. My relocation agreement states I must pay b... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

Can hours worked overtime be allocated at a 2:1 ratio as PTO?
My non-profit employer requires me to work outside of my regular 40-hour workweek for special events in exchange for PTO. However, the PTO is not allocated at a 1:1 ratio. For example, I was required ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

HOW CAN IT BE LEGAL FOR A COMPANY TO NOT PAY YOU FOR THE UNUSED PTO THAT YOU WORKED FOR AND EARNED?
I STARTED WORKING FOR A COMPANY IN 2012 AND AT THAT TIME THE POLICY WAS TO PAY YOU FOR ANY UNUSED PTO UPON RESIGNATION. I HAVE WORKED OUT MY TWO WEEK NOTICE AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE POLICY CHA... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

I was employed full time for the last 20 years at my job. They eliminated my position so they did not have to pay me benefits and wanted me to do my same job and responsibilities for 25 hours a week instead of the 40 I have always been paid for. Is this l
I work at a school that is losing money. They wanted me to do my same job and responsibilities for part time money with no benefits or insurance to save money. I worked full time 20 years there. applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I work as a temp. Lately my check is short on the hours I work. I have implemented every precautionary measure. I even started taking pictures of the time clock. When my check is short I have to wait another week. Sometimes more. I'm owed over 30 hours ri
What are my legal rights? I'm not the only one she does this too. 1. On payday my hours,are short 2. I have all required paperwork. 3. I have to wait weeks to get my money. 4. My federal taxes aren't ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

Can I file for retroactive unemployment compensation for reduced hours if my employer failed to notify me of my eligibility for unemployment compensation?
Employer cut hours due to need to save money, went from 33+ hours a week to 20, then to 13, then 7, and I was never informed of partial unemoyment compensation from my employer. The reduction happened... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is a state government employee covered under United States Federal Whistleblower protections?
I have a question regarding health and safety conditions at my place of work, for the state of california in a safety sensitive position. I made a complaint about safety devices that were malfunctione... applies to California · 0 answers

I have a medical condition called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, i.e., razor bumps and my employer required me to supply them with a note from my doctor stating this fact and exempting me from shaving. I did that and all was well. Now they have change their p
The policy in question is for a private security company. I met their policy guideline with regard to facial hair by providing them with a note from my doctor confirming my medical condition. Now they... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Non-Compete Dilema
I am an employee of an IT consulting firm and have been placed at a client site for two years. When I started with the firm, I signed a non-compete stating that I would not go back to this client for ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Is my employment contract, namely non-competition clause, still valid?
I am a veterinarian in New York. I have worked for my current employer since February 2005. My employment contract specifies a non-competition clause for a 50 mile radius lasting 3 years from the end ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Are employers entitled to accomodate pregnant employees?
I am a cna who works 12 hour shifts at a hospital, I was 8 months pregnant and started having contractions. I had contacted my supervisor about cutting my work hours until i return from my maternity l... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Where do I find my abandoned 401K in retirement plan after a company has been sold
Due to being ignorant and not understanding what a 401k was or about. I was told. It would be wise to invest. So I invested 6 years in the top tier and the lowest tier. Unfortunately I had to quit my ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I am a commission paid employee. My employer recently started taking my earned pto time for time I took off work without my permission. Is this legal? Since I'm paid commission my 2 week pay is 100 plus hours. Can my employer take my pto time even though
I've worked for Camping World since 2003. Recently (past 6 months) the company started taking my pto time if I missed a day without me requesting it. This is something new their doing and didn't infor... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I am required to be on-call every week from 5:30 pm -1am?
I am to answer calls coming in for different mental health facilities, answer questions, obtain insurance information, and send out emails. On average I spend between 2-4 hrs answering calls, and take... applies to New Mexico · 0 answers

What can be done if an employer closes and bounces all paychecks for employees?
Hello, Employer recently laid off employees in the form of an email with no notice, on a scheduled pay date. These checks then bounced meaning the employees are out 3 weeks of pay (the 2 on the payche... applies to South Dakota · 0 answers

Slandering my work ethics after notice
I recently worked for a large company that had a management issue, i consistently received glowing reccomendations. not once did i get any type of written or verbal dicapline and was talked to about a... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Appplebee's health problem
While working at Applebee's as a manager I began developing health problems with my pancreas, and high triglycerides. Doctor said I was eatig food with too much fat. The reason I was eating this fatty... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

prospective employer called current employer and made bad comments about me
I am currently employed but my hours have not been consistent so I have been interviewing for other positions. I had an interview recently and I was asked if the potential employer could contact my cu... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Employer demanding I pay them back for overpaying me.
My employer had me sign an offer letter stating I would be making x. Just last week, I was promoted. They told me because in my new position, I would be making commission, they would be cutting my bas... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I was hired 6 months ago as a crew person. The company promoted me to an assistant, even sent me to training 2 hours away. One week later they say my background check was not good and they demoted me. Do I have a case
I have been employed for 6 months. I was hired as a crew person. The area supervisor promoted me to assistant manager. She even sent me two hours away to train for this position. Now she says my backg... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I have a question. If I signed a non-compete (i'm a logistics broker) with a territory which covers the entire US, is it enforceable if my new brokerage is based out of California, yet I still reside in Tennessee and work remotely from home. Can I solicit
I have a question. If I signed a non-compete (i'm a logistics broker/sales) with a territory which covers the entire US, is it enforceable if I leave my company and my new brokerage is based out of Ca... applies to Tennessee · 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

Is there anything thing to protect me legally? May I have legal advice?
I am currently on short-term disability and have been since June 28 for depression and anxiety and a few other health issues. I was recently informed by a co-worker that it was overheard that my manag... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

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

Is the noncompete still enforcable for nursing?
I worked as a nurse for a home health agency and one day, after being there for 10 months, my employeer asked me to sign a noncompete clause or be terminated. I was still terminated within a week. As ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Is minor offense a ground to fire an employee?
Dear Sirs, I have a question. My friend had a minor offense in May and he pled guilty. He filled out his application to his employer before that and he said no to all criminal related questions. He st... applies to New York · 1 answer

I'm a server and my manager is always bullying his staff, many have quit because of it he has yelled at me multiple times. I finally had it and stood up for myself and told him he was abusing his power as a manager he gave me a write up saying he was aski
I'm a server and my manager is always bullying his staff, many have quit because of it he has yelled at me multiple times. I finally had it and stood up for myself and told him he was abusing his powe... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

I have been the head chef/kitchen manager at a very nice senior center for 4 years. I am truly loved to death by all of them. I got let go by the director a week after a conversation were she was caught lying to me and I called her on it. It would have be
We are the lain county senior connection. my boss also tried to get me to sign a paper she had written up full of trumped up insubordination charges amongst other untrue things. I said no, and that I ... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Can I be denied unemployment after 12 years because I had foot surgery and can't stand all day on my feet.
I worked for a restaurant for the past 12 years as a hostess. I worked 5 days a week constantly on my feet. I had to resign after having had two foot surgeries and not being able to stand on my feet a... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

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

They refuse to pay me overtime
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Salary getting cut in half, benefits taken away, being harassed. Is there anything I can do?
I was sought out by a company that wanted to hire me right away for 80k a year plus benefits. It was more then I was making at the time so I accepted. I did not sign a contract or anything stating wha... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

charge and retaliation
first off i was put off work in Nov of 2003until i got an update from my dr. on some restrictions that i have been working with for 2 1/2 years. I was off for 3 1/2 weeks with no pay. I filed a charge... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

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

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

My Colorado company is changing the commission structure, is this legal?
My Colorado company is changing the commission structure a week before the quarter ends. The company claims that the commission plan is the same, but through the quarter the sales managers and directo... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

Can a employer dock my pay for having a personal issue/accident on self ? Less than 20hrs for The week 6/8hrs in the shift
went to the doctor got excused for the day because of stomach problems and nausea came back the next day as I was allowed to informed my bosses that I had some personal issues and needed to be close t... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

I am a non-union civil service employee of a BOCES in NY State. In my recent performance evaluation my manager wrote that I was seen on a certain date and time someplace other than my work place. I was working in a school district and my boss claimed some
I am a non-union civil service employee of a BOCES in NY State. In my recent performance evaluation my manager wrote that I was seen on a certain date and time someplace other than my work place. I wa... applies to New York · 1 answer

Non-compete demanded signed or terminated-after signing benefits and salary are cut.
After ten years of employment my employer demanded that I sign a non-compete contract or I would be terminated in one week. Two months after signing the non-compete employees were forced to pay monthl... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Payroll lost check, someone cashed it
I work in IL for a company based out of WI. I went to pick up a check dated 12/26, and was told that the check was not there. Over a week later, after I had send in a request for a stop payment, I was... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

do i have any legal recourse against the university for emotional distress?
I work at a University as a housekeeper in an apartment complex. I am THE housekeeper in a 112 apartment unit. I recently reported suspicious activity to my supervisor who reported it to the campus po... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was employed at a college that is now closing. Our Director told us to start looking for work because of the closure and they had no idea of an exact date, it would be soon. I did start looking for job and spoke with the Regional director about making a
College is closing, and we were told to look for another job. I put in a two week notice because I did and was potentially hired at another college, but the job fell through. They hired someone one el... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

my employer reduced my FT hours to 25 and mandates I use 5 hours vacation pay to make up difference for my benefits, is this legal in Ohio?
My employer today informed all employees that they are cutting back hours to 25, this leaves a difference of 5 hours now to qualify for benefits, they are mandating us to use 5 hours of vacation each ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

Possible discrimation- take the severance anyway?
I was recently laid off after 7 years of employment (manager position for 4), I was told my position was being eliminated due to restructure. I was a manager of dept. of 4 employees. I am a 43-year ol... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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 cutting my hours and not giving me a raise considered retaliation
I reported finding pot at my workplace, poor management practices and policy/procedural infractions. My GM was talked to but nothing has ever been done and my request for a transfer was denied. Since ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Discrimination.
with 10 years of management experience in the industry in which I work in. I applied for a position within my organization a day after it closed. I inquired with the hiring director if she would accep... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Cut in my pay!?
This can't be right! I am a Registered Nurse and have worked with the same home health care for approximately 10 years and loved it. Several years ago, this company changed everyone's pay from hourly ... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

after calling HR i was retaliated against. what can i do?
i called the HR department of the company i work for to inform them of the abuse of our facilities equipment and the safety issue that was created by this abuse. i had originally said something to my ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Want to know the limits of companies I can accept offers with given a non-compete clause.
I was never given a copy, but got one from a laid off employee. The non-compete says for 18 months I can't become an employee of any business in competition with or similar to my company (software dev... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

When is Overtime pay at a driving school required?
I am employed by a commercial driving school that has 15 employees. We instruct the students in classroom and in the car behind -the -wheel. My question pertains to overtime pay. At what point am I en... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can they use a "use it or lose it" policy when
I currently work for an at will employer and put my two weeks notice in. I was told I would not be paid for the two weeks of vacation that I have earned. They state they have a "use it or lose it" pol... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

My employer terminated me on 9/23. They paid me and now they are claiming they paid me for 2 weeks instead of 1 (I was salaried). They want me to write them a check for what they say is excess. Am I legally obligated to pay them?
I was terminated on 9/23. My employer paid me and now is calling and stating they overpaid me. They want me to write them a check. They stated they paid for 2 weeks and only owed for 1. Am I legally o... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Non-Compete for Software developers.
I am a software developer and was hired by Company A to work as a contractor for a client in the Bellevue area. Since Company A did not do H1B visas, they referred me to company B. So I am an empoyee ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

benfits & salary cut after non-compete signed
Ater ten years of employment my empolyer demaned that I sign a non-compete contract or I would be terminated in one week. Two months after signing the non-compete, empolyees were faced with paying mon... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

Promotion
I am a male 38 years old and have worked for a local government for 18 years. My wife and I recently have decided back in March to have a child and finding out in April we were pregnant. I put in for ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

HUSBAND WAS A SUPERVISOR AFTER 13 YRS HE WAS WRONGFULLY TERMINATED
hello my husband after 13 yrs at his job as a supervisor was wrongfully terminated . the company has not given him a evaluation in two yrs and he has always been told how well hes was doing . this com... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can a person still be eligible for UI in CA after terminated b/c random drug screen misunderstanding
If an an employer does a random drug screening and the employee was asked to give another sample at the clinic due to temperature issues, and the employee quickly went to the car to get cell phone and... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Bonus question. Ohio.
I'm with a firm with a few hundred employees. New management came in recently, and offered everyone an "appreciation" bonus (aka retention bonus). A simple correspondence went out stating all employee... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

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

Can an employer lay me off and avoid paying residual commission?
I was working as a sales representative and paid on an hourly rate + a residual commission. Most of my sales are for renewable 1 year memberships and my residual commission was an amount each month as... applies to Utah · 0 answers

DEMOTION IN JOB TITLE AND PAY/ EMPLOYERS REJECTION FOR A PAY-OFF
Hi am GO I have an issue currently in my office and it has to do with demotion both in title and pay check. My company has been new acquired by a new company and the new company without ending the pre... applies to New York · 1 answer

Am I eligible for unemployment
I was recently told that I needed to improve my performance at my job. I was give 3 weeks unpaid leave to sort out my personal issues. After the 3 weeks I was informed that nature of my work had been ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

COVID-19 - Salary Exempt employees pay cut by 20%
My company put all Exempt Salary employees on a mandatory 32 hour work week and reduced our salary by a related 20% during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This lasted for two months. During that time our expec... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

payment
I was working for a company, and I quit,and I know a manager that works for the company at a different location that I was at. Then when the manager found out that i was no longer working for the comp... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

terminated for doing what I was instructed to do.
In Dec. of '04 I injured my knee while delivering my mail. I reported the injury to management. And they failed to do an injury report. At the end of Jan. I realized that there isn't a report in my fi... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my case fall under the whistleblower act
My employer clocked me out for 4 hours saying I was smoking when in fact I have proof that I was servicing clients during that time period. I reported this matter to the regional manager that I was fo... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Without an employee handbook or formal policy can an employer refuse to pay vacation time.
When accepting employment I negotiated two weeks paid vacation upon start and on the offer letter had the employer remove the wording after 12 months of employment. The letter states the following and... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

My fiance is being demoted out of nowhere and they are decreasing his salary. Can they do this?
My fiance is the manager of a jewelry store for about a year and a half. He has done an amazing job and won many awards within his company for doing so well and improving this store from the year befo... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

What are my legal options for being wrongfully demoted?
I have been with my job for over 5 years now. In the company there is a position right under supervisor, called a floater. I, along with a few others, was a floater. My supervisors boss demoted me wit... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

what are my options if my company is using me to help with outsourcing
My company is working with an outside company which will provide digital imaging and workflow. This company will receive invoices via e-mail, scan, fax, pdf or mail from out vendors and route them ele... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

I live in Colorado and my employer came up with A new attendance policy. If you are a min late they will deduct 30 mins from your personal or floating worked, is it legal for them to deduct that ? I am not a salary employee and work 10 hrs a day 40 hrs a
Employer deducting 30 mins from personal or fh time if you are a min late. I work 10 hrs a day 40 hrs a week. Not salary applies to Colorado · 1 answer

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

I want to know if my non-compete is valid
I work as a contractor and signed a non-compete when i started. At first they didn't give me a copy of it, but after I asked repeatedly they gave me one. The one thing that stood out to me was that th... applies to Florida · 1 answer

How can I get out of a non-competition agreement?
My friend was muscled into signing a non-competition agreement about a week ago at a blue-collar firm that does fire damage restoration. She has recent back problems, and this company is treating her ... applies to Indiana · 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

If I was suspended Friday pending review of the situation, and I turn in my resignation Monday morning , effective immediately, can my employer tell a potential future employer, I was terminated (I work in MN)
Professional in healthcare - salaried at 150k per year . Supervisor has said it could still take a week or so to get things sorted. If they find I was at fault , and suspension is warranted , they wil... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Mileage and traveling
I live in Texas in a large medical office corporation. I travel between two sites 45 mins away from each other. They let me get mileage starting from my home to the further office only. I do not get p... applies to Texas · 0 answers

We get paid biweekly. I forgot to enter in my 2nd week of pay. I was only paid 40 hours because I forgot to enter in my hours. When does my employer have to pay me my other missed 40 hours by? Can they wait until the next pay or do they have to pay it out
Forgot to key in hours and wondering when employer must pay you by. applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Fired for asking about background check?
I work for a temp agency with a long term contract with a medical lab. I started with them Oct 7 and have a contract that specifies At Will employment. Last week they called the lab manager and told h... applies to California · 1 answer

Is a non-compete this broad actually enforceable?
I work for a petcare company as a dog walker. When I joined the company, I was asked to sign a non-compete, despite the fact that it had not been mentioned until I came in for my training. I have been... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

how to break non compete, that is very restricting
i signed a non compete contract when i was hired by as a hyperbaric technician for a company based out of new york. i work in pennsylvania. the location i currently work at is closing and we are reloc... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

100% invested in retirement
I asked for a pre-retirment LOA due to excessive OT effecting my Physical health, it was suppose to be approved by my upper management, the system is set up where it goes through the first level manag... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can I be fired rightfully because after 45 minutes of saying no and denying accusation made against
I was recently fired from my job due to accusations made against me about using marijuana on the job. So they called me in on my day off and asked me if this was true and I denied it for forty five mi... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

company paid holidays
My Husband has worked for his employer for over 12 years. They aren't a corporation but a small company. He gets 6 paid holidays a year. These are the Federal recognized holidays. He works a Monday - ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I am employed as a security guard and was replaced. I would like to know if it is legal
I am a security card with a current guard card. Am currently employed with a local security agency (though am not collecting any wages). Was assigned a particular shopping center with a contract. My e... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Demoted to 2nd shift for placing a vacation request.
My husband requested 3 of his 4 week entitlement of vacation to travel to Australia with me. His boss just demoted him to second shift for putting that request in. claimed its becoming an annual occur... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

If I get paid based on production (per line) am I still entitled to overtime pay?
I have worked for my company for over 2 years and have never gotten paid overtime for working over 40 hours in a week. I always thought this was because I was paid by the line but I have since realize... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

I need information on whether a company is able to deny full-time to someone?
I live in Michigan and work for a company as a "part-time" employee. I have been putting in 43-55 hrs /week for over 3 years now which is the same or more than all the full-time employees work at this... applies to Michigan · 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

I have been with my company for 23 years and have written policy and there was a presedensce of former employees receiving severance. Our policy states that we receive one weeks pay for each year work if I retire, quit with at least 2 week notice, laid of
I work for a union office collecting members dues and was promised this severance package and also have it in writing in our policy. There is only myself and another employee left that were hired unde... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Walked out of building, badge disabled, phone disconnected - was I terminated?
I was walked out the door of my company by a representative of HR and told not to return until a later date. The reason given was that I was regarded as a physical threat to others. The basis for this... applies to California · 1 answer

Can I fire en employee who is pregnant, close to her pregnancy for absence
I have an employee who is now 7 months pregnant and advisedd me that she would be taking disability at the end of the month which has now changed to the end of next month. Over the past year, she has ... applies to New Jersey · 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

Do I have any legal recourse?
This past week I received an invite to participate in a class action lawsuit against a Senior living community. When I resigned from there in September 05 there was a management meltdown--lots of empl... applies to California · 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

Can my employer switch my pay from salary (exempt) from one pay period to hourly the next period if I didn't work a full 40hrs then switch back to salary the next pay period?
f I'm supposed to be paid salary and I'm Exempt if I work less than 40hrs for a week because I went home sick 2days do they still have to pay me my regular salary pay? I'm being told that because I'm ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

My previous employer is threating me to take settle offer an withdraw from appeals court or I will get nothing. I want my employer to stamd down unemployment. Is this legal?
I sent demand letter 2 weeks before appeals court asking for 3200 and stand down on fighting my unemployment. A week later they gave me an offer of 3500. Thing is they wanted me to withdraw appeals to... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

What is a potential employee entitled to regarding relocation expense?
I signed an offer letter that included a $20,000 relocation bonus (20k after tax, so grossed up the necessary amount) for moving from NYC to SF. A week before I was supposed to start I was told I no l... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Can my company make me use the restroom during my rest/break time?
Company in California with over 1000 employees. I work 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. Our policy states we get two rest period of at least 10 minutes and no more than 15 minutes if we work over 6 ... applies to California · 0 answers

I'm suppose 2 go 2 an unemployment hearing 2morrow with my boss against a now ex employee but I don't want 2, i want 2 call off but I know if I do, my boss will get pissed off & then she'll come after me next .... Can she fire me 4 not going ????
I work at a transportation co. & 1 day my boss was on her way home & saw this employee at a motorcycle place, she called the office where I was & asked me if I would ask him what was he doing there, l... applies to California · 0 answers

Non compete agreement
I am considering a job opportunity and my future employer is asking me to sign the following non-compete agreement. My question is can you review the agreement and let know how strong is the agreement... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Can I get wages back?
At my current public company, I am being investigated by HR for falsifying expense reports. They believe there were some personal expenses that I charged to the company, which I admitted were a mistak... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Can my employer take money from my paycheck ?
Hi, I work in indiana in the hotel industry. I checked in a guest last week and upon check out her credit card was declined. The computer did nothing to notify me when I checked her in and now my empl... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Was i unfairly treated?
I worked for Dawn Foods in Modesto california they decided to shut down that plant and transfered me and my family to seattle in april of this year. I payed my union intiation fee and my union dues ev... applies to Washington · 0 answers

I have 2 employees working on straight commission but if they don't make quota I will pay them minimum wage, is this an acceptable wage or am I violating a wage order?
My employees are in different state than me and are helping me build my business. They will host a gathering to purchase tea accessories. They get 20% of sales for the party if they sell more than $30... applies to California · 0 answers

Do i have a retaliation lawsuit?
I got to work tuesday morning and upon my arrival i was told not to clock in. I was called into my supervisors office, and in her office was the HR supervisor also. To make a long story short, one of ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

If fired by a company, then offered a job back, is the Non-compete still in effect from the first co
I worked with a nightclub company and was a top earner in the year 2009. The first week of 2010, I was let go for no just reason. I waited 2 months before asking for a release from my non-compete clau... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I was terminated from my job for not meeting performance goals for the last 3 months, however, my supervisor never trained me on a portion of the work, never helped me learn the work and how to avoid errors, and never followed the action plan in place to
We have set metrics that no one understands and that are unattainable. I have been telling my supervisor since I went to her team that I was not trained on a big portion of our daily work and despite ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

can I still sue, if I signed a serverance agreement
I signed a severance agreement 4 weeks ago; I worked for the company for 30 years. They said it was head count, but I know the HR lady really disliked me. My severance was for 6 months, and to carry m... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

Can this institution get away with letting me go after withdrawing the notice?
After being verbally harassed by my teller supervisor and telling a manager who did nothing I put a two week notice in. Then after talking to our hr she told me not to do this to write a letter and it... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can u please help me?! I work as a medical livery driver want to know if my pay and hours are legal
I work at a medical livery driver. I work 60hrs a week. I get up at 5am work til 5pm then go back out at 7pm and get home at 10pm. Then wake up at 4am for my next pickup at 5am... I'm tired and fallin... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Is it legal to take away vacation time for not completing ridiculous mandatory overtime requirements?
My wife is with a company that has mandatory overtime requirements of 8-10 hours per week on a consistent basis. It seems to me they are just avoiding investing in more employees to cover the work the... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Rules for Salary employees regarding overtime
Dear Mel, A couple of questions: 1. If I have a business meeting in the middle of the day can my employer deduct the travel time from my hours worked? 2. I work for a nonprofit agency as an exempt emp... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Overtime drawing
I am a computer programmer. The company I work for has always paid straight pay for any hours over 45. About 18 months ago the company eliminated overtime pay and incorperated a contest. The rules of ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Vacation pay taken out of final pay check
After 3 months of employment, I became very ill, had emergency surgery and was back to work after missing 3 weeks. When I was given my paycheck (distributed while I was absent) I was told the employer... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Does an employee get an extra week of vacation?
I work for a small company in Nevada and have an employee that has been with the company about 5 years doing payroll and other accounting functions. When she was hired she negotiate 3 weeks of vacatio... applies to Nevada · 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

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

Employer verbally waived their non-compete at a meeting with several attendie and is now retracting.
I am a nurse who brought several patients to my now former employer. During a meeting several nurses called due to having bounced paychecks and wondering if the company was in danger, we asked if we c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What can I do?
First I would like to say, I live in PA and work in DE as an RN. I have just been faced with a difficult situation. I was asked to leave with the option of resigning. I worked there for a little over ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Non-Compete IT Consulting -> New Firm
The IT Firm I am currently working for is probably going to lose one of their clients (A). I know pretty much for sure that the new company coming into the current client (A) wants to hire all the con... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer force me to have an interview with their outside attorney?
Hello, Last week my Supervisor told me that I would have an interview with their "outside counsel" regarding my job description as a Sales Planner. We have an inside attorney, but this is a law firm m... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was denied benefits because I said there was lack of work and my employer said i quit
Il request to appeal the decision made regarding the denial of my unemployment compensation benefits from the State of New York the letter sent, dated May 11, 2016, states that I was not eligible for... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I'm short $2,500 to= 1/2 my highest paid Qtr in 2016 for eligibility, anything I can say in hearing?
Hello, I worked doing security last year $300 a week, then coached in the fall & received my stipend in Dec. thus my highest Qtr came to $9500. in Dec 2016. I was done with coaching & working security... applies to New York · 1 answer

company trying to back out of part of severance agreement
I recently signed a severance agreement that, in addition to 17 week's salary continuation, also provided for me to retain my laptop for the same period of time since I don't currently own a PC and si... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

If 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

Do I have grounds for a lawsuit for harassment, intimidation, hostile workplace,bullying?
I'm a new med tech at a SNF in Springfield, Mo. who has noticed clear violations of regulation, policies and procedures that have caused resident injury. I took these issues to my supervisor, then the... applies to Missouri · 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 a company refuse to pay overtime because you didn’t get pre-approval?
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

if a supervisor gives you alcohol before your shift are they responsible for your actions?
i went to a supervisors house to look at a bike she had for sale. it 15 minutes before our shift. 5 minutes in the apt she asked me to drink a beverage. i asked her what is it? she said do not worry a... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is it illegal for a supervisor to knowingly allow a staff member to create a volatile work environment towards another employee after the employee turned in the staff for unprofessional behavior?
I reported my supervisor and the secretary a couple years ago for unprofessional behavior. Since then the secretary has made my work place volatile to the point I finally put in my resignation. I had ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can my employer cut my benefits if I fall under 40 hours if they do not provide enough work?
I work for an out source company based in Florida that does contract work for hospitals all over the United States. I work as a remote coder from home and I live in Virginia. In the past few months we... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

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

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

Do I have recourse if fired without warning or explanation?
I was on a performance improvement plan with my company, and fulfilled the requirements of this plan. The plan provided by my company states that I am "recommended for employment to continue" based on... applies to South Carolina · 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

Is this a case of gender/pregnancy discrimination?
I am a Correction Officer at a Prison. The contract between our union and the employer states that: "The employer will make a good faith effort to provide alternative, comparable work and equal pay to... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Fired for filing a workers compensation claim
I was recently fired from my job after having a doctor's note and submitting an email letting my boss know I was taking some of my 240 hours of accrued sick time off due to an acute back problem exace... applies to California · 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

Overtime 'under the table'
this question is actually in regards to a problem a friend of mine is having. it should be noted she is not in any supervisor role, and is eligible for overtime. she is contracted for 40 hours a week,... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Severance, termination and discrimination
I was recently laid off from my firm when it made a business decision to shut down our group. The group has been in trouble throughout the year. I was the most successful member of the group, the only... applies to New York · 1 answer

I would like to know is it legal for a company to demote you without telling you exactly why you been demoted and the position they want to give you is nearly a 50% pay cut. Just out of the blue my area manager told me I was getting demoted and to this da
I'm a contracted site manager for this company that works for a fruit and vegetable plant. Past month employees have been damaging equipment via water or dropping items. Which is completely out of my ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Business is Business... Leave the personal stuff at HOME!
I am in a situation where one employee has gone to HR to complain about me. Her complain is that she can not work, because she "claims" that I am engaged to her Ex husband and that my "unethical" beha... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Base rate or time and a half?
I work as a consultant for a contract firm. I am a degreed EE who designs circuits and writes low level software. In my present job, I am a W2 employee who gets a paycheck based on the hours I work. I... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

My company is based out of St . Louis but it am a local driver in California and don't get paid overtime until after 55 hours. Do they have to pay over time after 40 hours or is this ok
Local class a truck driver in California but my company is based out of St Louis. If work about 50-55 hours a week but get paid straight time. Do they have to pay over time applies to California · 0 answers

Announcing COVID testing recipients over my school's PA system
I work in a public school system, which has started weekly testing for COVID19. During the first week's test at my school, the names of staff and students (about 30 in all) were called over the PA sys... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

What recourse do I have regarding unemployment?
I left a part time position to accept a full time position with another employer. After less than a week, I was fired from the full time position. The employer said that it just wasn't working out. I ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

What law authorizes states to withhold UI payments as a penalty for failure to attend a RESEA meeting?
It looks like the UI RESEA program was amended on Feb. 9, 2018. In part, this strengthened audit requirements for states to reduce the amount of time people collected UI benefits. Most states institut... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Non profit grant funded program not refunded, can they force me to resign?
The grant funded program that I work with was not refunded. My boss informed me that my job would be terminated due to the program ending May 31st. About a week or so later she offered me another job ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Unfair treatment and termination
Let me start from the beginning, My husband and I worked for the same company, he was there for 13 years and I was there for 12 years, we helped to buld the company, nobody else there has been there f... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I left my company after 18 years to work for another company. The company I left had a vacation policy that states that they pay all vacation for the full year when a person quits as long as they have been with the company over 10 years and are over 50 ye
Been with company 18 years. Left for new job. Old policy states that they pay vacation when you terminate employment if you have been with company over 10 years and are over 50 years old. I am 52. I w... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Payment of relocation
Hi, I was an employee of company "A" and working in company "B" as a temp employee for 8 months. Company "B" has hired me and now I am joining a company "B". Before joining company "A", HR from compan... applies to California · 0 answers

if i was fired for a company policy that did not exist. then told not fired then was given permission to do the same thing originally fired for. But, have not worked for 2 months shouldnt my employer compensate me for time. 32years employed
I was working A division when I quit and went over to the B division same company. After a week B fired me . When inquired they said Company policy you cannot switch. I was not aware been with Co. 30+... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Final pay issues.
My wife is an interior designer who left a firm abruptly after a conflict with the owner. The owner is now refusing to pay her salary for the final week of employment plus all outstanding commisions o... applies to Texas · 3 answers

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

Is there a law in Illinois regarding what jobs can be salary or hourly?
I was offered a new position with my employer. I was told that I would be paid salary. Before I started my new position, my boss told me that I was not allowed to be paid salary because of Illinois la... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Offer Letter / STD
I've been working at the Tribune for nearly 4 years now, but less than 2 as an "employee". When I was offered a job as an employee, it was for $30k less than I was making as a consultant, but they off... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

Demotion enough to avoid non-compete?
I previously worked for a home improvement company and upon employment was asked to sign a non-compete agreement. At the time my salary was $1250 a week plus commissions. Because I was in the military... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I started a new job and had one day of training the following day I had 4 wisdom teeth taken out and before starting my employer said it was fine but they terminated me because “they did not have time to train me due to the time I had to take off” if
I started a job at an insurance and tax company, I got two interviews then the day after my second interview was told I got the job and would keep in contact then got my start date ( a week out) I had... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

Not receiving pay for work performed
Hello, I was working as an at-home call center rep from 1-8-2008 through 2-1-2008. I quit the job on 2-3-2008 for reasons I can explain later...they were justifiable. Two pay periods went by and I nev... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Wrong demotion/salary
Hi, I've been working at this company for 8 years - I've worked my way up to my current title. I've never had any negative performance reviews or negative feedback- all performance reviews have been a... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Do the unemployment rules in Georgia qualify my case for constructive dismissal?
This is a brief description of what I would bring to the unemployment office in Atlanta, GA to press for a constructive dismissal and I wanted to find out if you felt I had a strong case. In short, em... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Can your nursing license be revoked due to a breach of non-compete/ non-solicitation clause?
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse doing in-home nursing for an agency. When hired, I was told about a clause in which you could not work for a client for six months after leaving the company, otherwise ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

can an employer force you to work in the office after working a full week at a trade show (57 hours total) and arriving home on a red eye flight that left at 1045pm and arrived at 6am?
We have a trade show in Las Vegas and work thursday through tuesday a total of 57 hours - that day the show ends at 6pm and we catch a red eye flight back to NJ - was told I must put in 6 hours of wor... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

If you haven't sign a non compete initially and now you are laid off with servent pay of 4 months and they are asking you to sign an no compete for one year is that legal?
My husband was laid off and was told he will get 4 month servent pay a week latter they told him that he has to sign a non compete form or he won't get his 4 month pay and the non compete is for one y... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

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

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 Grand Rapids, MI. They have cancelled their contract with the staffing agency for which... applies to Indiana · 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

Unfairly Treated?
I worked as Acting Housing Program Manager and saved the program from being shut down. For four months I asked for more money, no compensation. After working 50-60 hours a week and literally working m... applies to California · 1 answer

In n.c. can my employer not pay me my vacation accrued from previous year because im unable to give 2 weeks notice
Got a job offer after six years with current employer but new job needs me to start immediately so im unable to give 2week notice and current employer will not pay my accrued vacation from previous ye... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

If I was fired from a job in Florida for stealing, with no proof! Is my former employer allowed to disclose the reason for firing me to prospective employers?
tender in Florida. When I showed up for work last week I was approached at my vehicle by the owner handed a check for two weeks and asked to give the key back. I asked what was wrong I was given no ex... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

How can you protect yourself from being falsely accused of breach of confidentiality
Over the past 2 years I have documented hostile and discriminate behavior against me in my workplace. It got so bad that one-day the Director exploded in an anger and rage against me in front of the e... applies to California · 1 answer

If my daughter does not get paid tomorrow can she contact UE and reopen her claim from October?
My daughter was laid off in Oct. and collected UE until late Nov. when she started a new job. The new job is very shady and has been staggering pay dates. My daughter is supposed to get paid every 2 w... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Validity when there are multiple non-competes
We recently hired someone who's former employer is threatening to sue him and us for violation of his non-compete. He was hired out of college by a large national firm in their scientific division whe... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I get unemployment if I quit?
I have been at my job for 2 years and about 8 months ago I got a new boss, we started seeing each other. I was a manager and while dating him I recieved 2 raises and amazing evuals. After a few arguem... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

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

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

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

Can employer make me do job if it's been eliminated?
Ive been a Pricing Coordinator at Lowes for the past 4 yrs. I was told my job would be eliminated at the end of the month. I was to transfer to the overnight stocking/receiving team. I’ve been worki... applies to California · 0 answers

I was forced to resign. I was presented a final paycheck at the time. It bounced and I was charged the fees on top of being issued a bad check. I live in California. If I was forced resign; when is my pay legally required to be provided?
I was allowed to resign in lieu of dismissal last week on Friday. I attempted depositing my check but there were issues at the teller so they had me deposit via ATM. There was a hold and then they ret... applies to California · 1 answer

Do I have a case for age and/or medical discrimination?
Hello, I was recently terminated from a salaried position in Tennessee. This came shortly after the hiring of a new General Manager, he started January 2018. Until the new GM started I had never had a... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Can Department Head take adverse action for a verbal agreement with a immediate supervisor?
I'm a Federal employee working for the US Navy. Department Head is threatening to take disciplinary actions against me for leaving the office early claiming that I was defrauding the government. I exp... applies to Hawaii · 0 answers

Constructive discharge due to hostile work place
I resign from my job last week. To be more realistic I feel as though i was forced to quit on my own. I felt oppressed,and intimated in many different ways . Under my old supervisor management five gi... applies to California · 2 answers

I am not sure if this is considered assault or neglect. I was working in a secured memory unit at a assisted living care center and a worker became extremely upset and purposely slammed a very heavy door on me as I went to get the weakened manager . She t
I was working as a resident aide in a memory unit. A very aggressive worker told me she would transfer a2-person assist resident to bed. I went to the resident's room to assist and and the worker beca... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

harassment
Since November 2007 I have been the store manager for a local skate/snowboard shop. The owner of the business hired me on to run the store for her. However, she was constantly talking down to me and t... applies to Washington · 1 answer

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 fire me after I give my two weeks notice?
I am 18 and have worked in a law office for the past 3 and a half years. One week ago today I put in my two weeks notice to my employer. Today (due to circumstances out of my control), I was significa... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Told them my daughter attempted suicide and was told to take whatever time I needed. Fired a month later. Do I have any recourse?
My daughter attempted suicide six weeks ago. I have had to take her to appointments, etc. they hired an interim part time CEO to help lead. I had to reach out to him to speak with me, although he had ... applies to Texas · 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

How do I determine if I am non-exempt or exempt?
I am a full-time, salaried employee at a 501(c)3 organization in Florida. I do not have a supervisory role. I make 34k/year. Where can I find my classification as to whether I am an exempt or non-exem... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

Do i need a lawyer
Hi,I'm trying to contact you about a problem I'm facing due to becoming unemployed. Immediately after becoming unemployed I filed my unemployment claim only to find out I am unable to claim what I'm e... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Verbal Employment Agreement
My stepfather had a verbal agreement with a friend to work for him at the local County Fair in Massachusetts for 3 weeks (9am-8pm, 7 days a week). The man agreed to pay my stepfather $1000/wk, and the... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

layoff case, please help ....thank you!
Brief description: 1. On 6/30, employer told employee, “ I feel you are not willing to help me for the operation duties” Employee: could you mention any specific details? Employer answered few cas... applies to Florida · 0 answers

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

is it legal for my boss to withhold corporate office contact information so I cant file a complaint?
Well on 3 separate occasions now, my gm/district manager has not only caused a hostile work environment, hes bad mouthed and tore me down to the entire restaurant of employees. Slander as well as defa... applies to Idaho · 0 answers

Is this legal for my employer to do this?
I am wondering if i have a good case? I have been in upper management for 2 years. Me and my husband both work at the same place. He worked mornings and i worked nights. Well he ended up with 3 hernia... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Demotion and pay cut
I started a new job as a Regional Operations Manager, I was in charge of three counties. at the time of hire, the company was opening six offices at the same time. A month later, I was told I was not ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

what about damages
Sexual harassment-I had complained to manager and supervisor on several occasions. MY concerns was being approached several high level asking for sexual favors in exchange for a job promotion.I had re... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

What is my recourse if my employer did not allow me to defend myself?
My fiance was just removed from a jobsite in Louisiana. He is a resident of Louisiana. He was removed from the jobsite based on an accident that took place while he was employed with a Texas based con... applies to California · 0 answers

I failed a
I am a 47 year old Technology Executive with a long track record of stable employment with fortune 500 companies. I was recruited by a company to accept employment with them as a member of the executi... applies to Texas · 0 answers

SKELLY I am facing termination. My Skelly hearing was 13 months ago. I have been called back twice to clarify issues regarding the charge. Is there a time limit for management to respond after a Skelly hearing. The only proposal made was to retire and iss
I am a long term worker for a govt agency. I was charged w/ falysfying a document. The section I work has no manual and does policy changes with emails etc. I had a Skelly Hearing a year ago. The only... applies to California · 1 answer

New teacher they want to fire for budget shortfalls. Should I sign the paperwork?
Hello, I am a first year teacher in Florida. I just found out that the school district is having budgeting problems and my school is going to be “pink slipping” (a.k.a letting go) of all new teach... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I believe I was targeted for termination. Is that practice illegal?
I was on a 6 month corrective action for time and attendance. I was chronically late, but my attendance was fine. I corrected my tardiness completely. Had not been late since my verbal warning, howeve... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

overtime pay/ harassment
I have been working as a General Mgr for a fast food Rest.For about a year. I have many weeks that I worked more than the 55-60 hours I was told I I needed to work. I an paid a flat salary. I really w... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

a co-worker sent an email to my boss stating I had responded to another co-worker negatively and aggressively. my boss asked me about it the next week and I could not recall the situation. My boss also asked the other co-work to whom I had supposedly repl
a co-worker herd the conversation between myself and another co-worker and thought I was impatient and negative with the other co-worker. she sent an email to my boss and my boss questioned me about t... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

My husband just strated a new job, and was given a packet of papers to fill out. In this packet was a contract giving his employer the ability to charge him 25 dollars for up to one hour late or early and 75 dollars for a missed day, is this even legal???
In the packet he was given, there is a contract requiring him to pay 25 dollars each time he is up to one hour late, or leaves early- both of which his employer ENCOURAGES to happen, and 75 dollars if... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Employee termination PTO payout and termination cancellation thereafter
An employee gave self resignation for Friday of a week, basically Friday is the last working day of that employee. Now on Friday morning, PTO payout for the employee got processed and employee got pai... applies to California · 1 answer

I'm a contractor overseas, I injured myself on the job. Came home stateside to have surgery on my Knee. I'm currently getting Data Base Act workers compensation. I'm on my 8th week of recovering, I was told by my HR department that when I'm medically rele
I injured myself in Kuwait overseas on the job, had knee surgery. I'm still recovering and in the process getting the Data Base Act AIG insurance worker's comp. I was told by my jobs HR department tha... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I have been receiving unemployment for about 6 months. My payment that I received yesterday was half the amount that it has been. Is this normal? Or is it a mistake I should call unemployment about?
I have been receiving unemployment for about 6 months. With the exception of my first payment being a half payment because of the required non paying week. However, the payment I received yesterday wa... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

What should I do after State Personnel Board findings nothing wrong?
I am an Registered Nurse at the California State Prison. I have a disability that job injury related and received a 20% permanent disability( Neck) with restriction no lifting more than 25lbs. I reque... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Employee Intellectual Property/Confidentiality/Non-Solicitation Agreement
I worked for company "A" for almost seven years in sales when it was sold at the end 2006. When job offers were made by the buyout company we had to sign an "Employee Intellectual Property/Confidentia... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I am a home health care assistant working for an agency in PBC. I am very clearly an At-Will employee, as spelled out in every employment agreement I have. My first E.A. included a non-compete that specified, proprietary information, existing clients and
I am a home health care assistant working for an agency in PBC. I am very clearly an At-Will employee, as spelled out in every employment agreement I have. My first E.A. included a non-compete that sp... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can an employer who is also your landlord force you to work for free or evict you?
I live in FL and my boyfriend and I were on the verge of being homeless when the owner of the hotel we were staying at offered him the room in exchange for work. Without thinking he agreed. They make ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

I have an employee that has anxiety attacks. she gave me a doctors note dated 2018 about her attacks. She is absent from work at least once a week. It's usually a Saturday and a Monday. As an employer can I write her up?
I have an employee who gets anxiety attacks. I requested a doctors note that she gave me dated 2018. We are in 2021. She is constantly calling off work. As an employer, what are my rights? Can I write... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

PART TWO OF EMPLOYEER DEDUCTING FROM SECOND CHECK?
I UNDERSTAND THAT YES THEY CAN DO WHAT THEY DID. THERE ARE FIVE EMPLOYEES WHO ALL DO THE CLEANING AS A SECOND JOB. THERE IS ONLY ONE OF US WHO HAS A PAY PLAN FOR THE CLEANING. IT STATES HOUSEKEEPING/M... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Hello, I fractured my arm after accidentally falling at work and would like to know if I qualify for short term disabilty since workman's comp only pays a fraction of the money I would be making if I were working full time. Monica
I fractured my left humerus after tripping over a cord while working on a trauma code one. My head hit the wall and my arm hit the crash cart. They are offering to pay me workman's comp, max is $750 p... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Unlawful layoff
I was layed off from a start-up company 3 months ago. The reason for the lay-off was a reduction of force due to economic downturn. But, in fact they hired another engineer to take my place approx. 1 ... applies to California · 3 answers

If I have written proof from a manager that my company will pay me my used PTO during my 2 week notice will that over turn their policy stating they dont pay PTO during your final 2 weeks. I had communication from management for almost a year working on w
I used 50 hours of PTO during my final 2 weeks of work and had a written agreement from a manager I would get paid for it. During almost the span of a year I had various management working on getting ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Mis-classified employee?
Last August 2000 I switched from a 40hr. to a 32hr. work week with a matching reduction in pay. I was a "salaried,non-exempt employee & earned OT pay. I received a 3% merit increase in December 2000 d... applies to California · 2 answers

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

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

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

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

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

violation of personal property/ failure of employer to have e mployee complete paperwork
I am a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal. I have been voluntarily out of work for about 6 months. I recently decided to go back to work and accepted a job with a small firm who was eager to hav... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

when offered position company did not disclose that I would lose vacation time can they now take it?
My department was closing, I was given the options of severance or apply to another department. After accepting the job, a few months later I discovered my vacation time was reduced. I brought it to t... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I want tubal ligation. Can my employer deny my request to use sick time for that and recovery?
I'm 44 and am ready to have a tubal ligation. My OB/GYN said I can have the procedure performed basically whenever I'm ready. I'm concerned my employer will deny my request. First, I don't know if tha... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Am I legally bound to repay my company for their tuition reimbursement?
My company offers different tuition reimbursement plans. I am under the plan that the company pays 100% of the tuition and textbooks UPFRONT (before completion of courses). I was recently reimbursed b... applies to Massachusetts · 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

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

Getting told to sign or be fired.
I have just received an E-mail from Corporate to sign "Binding Arbitration Agreement And Waiver of jury Trail" or be fired. This is a retail company and their is a question of overtime for most. For m... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Salaried or not?
I am an RN who was hired to do the required government paper work in a long term care facility. I was hired at an hourly rate. After about a year and a half as an hourly employee, our company suddenly... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

Unpaid Office Meetings for Service Technicians
At my husband's job (pest control), the compensation is as follows: ~ 2 weeks training at minimum wage ~ Regular pay: commission only - $12 for initial service and $8 for quarterly service. Some days ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Overtime at different sites?
Hello. I am employed at a Gas Station, as well as my sister. She works at a store owned and managed by the same individual as where I work. Apart from these two stores he manages a third store. My sis... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I started working at taco a day or two before pay day and was told I wouldnt get this first check till I quit or I moved or something and I quit bc they wouldnt train me as a manager and kept getting told I had a week to be trained or I would loose my shi
I was told when I first started my I would have a check after I quit for the first two weeks of working and I asked if I had my check coming the other day the boss told me no that they arent supposed ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

I was being interviewed for an athletic director job by a committee of three. Everything was going great until the lead person during the interview made a statement that they do not believe that I can handle the coaches. At that point I felt that I was de
I was being interviewed for an athletic director position by a committee of three, one being the principle who was the lead interviewer. The interview was going great until he made the statement that ... applies to Louisiana · 0 answers

"Letter of Reprimand" damaging
I was pending a divorce with my ex-wife when allegations of assault and trespass were made. The Assault was dismissed and I'm on a 12 month SOC with the trespass. My agency had me on admin leave for 6... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can a company forbid you from going to work for another company without a signed non compete?
Hi, my husband applied for a sales job with the sister company (company M) of his current employee (company S.) He was offered the position with Company M and signed the offer letter. Flights and hote... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

non-compete in name of old company, not new parent company
I sold my minor stock to my partner. He sold to a larger co. At acquisition,I signed a covenant not to compete with my old co., which , with the acquisition, became a subsidary of the new parent compa... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Got terminated even tho I was promised a Skelly Hearing. Can I get a lawyer to sue?
I recieved a proposed action against me in a form on termination. The personnel informed me that I can get a skelly hearing or forfeit it and go straight to termination. She highly recommended me goin... applies to California · 0 answers

base pay after 2 week notice and commission pay
I put in my two weeks notice on July 28th. I was then relived of my duties that same day. My employer paid me a pro-rate amount for base salary. Was I supposed to get the full amount of pay for the 2 ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Hello, My sister and I were working for the same company in the same position as of July 16. It's an office setting and we sit at a desk for the day. My sister is six months pregnant and was also working part time as a receptionist at a cafe with her sche
Hello, My sister and I were working for the same company in the same position as of July 16. It's an office setting and we sit at a desk for the day. My sister is six months pregnant and was also work... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

How can I be a "temporary worker" after nearly 4 years at the same job, same place?
I worked for a security company that has contracts for most of the security for Shaw Industries. Shaw has been replacing their own security guards (who are fully benefited, well compensated employees)... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Money with held because of loss of client
I was a contract employee, doing web development and design for an employer. I had been working for the company a little less than 3 months. My employer had handed me projects that were months behind ... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Ovetime, demanded stays without overtime and sexual harrasement
Hi Mel, I have a couple of questions for you any answers would help. First, I was required by my employer to stay after the usual 8 hour work day to satisfy the owner of the company and prove that I w... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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 am an employee of a nanny agency. They are responsible for paying me to be their nanny. Should I still get over time pay for anything over 40 hours even if it's with multiple families? The nanny agency schedules me and pays me but only pays overtime if
I am an employee of a nanny agency and they schedule me with multiple families. One family is full time and the other family is part time. Because I am an employee of the agency shouldn't I be paid ov... applies to California · 2 answers

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

GEICO UNFAIR TERMINATION
I was recently terminated from GEICO along with up to 100 people for what they refer to as gross misconduct. Some people in the company were removing credit scores from a quote to get a better company... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

how can my boss assume i quick my job?
I came into work as usual on a monday, when i came in someone from the other office was there in my seat, then clinic supervisor came up and took me in his office. he stated you took your pictures hom... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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 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

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

Is the non compete clause enforceable to an independent contractor physician in Arizona
Hi there, I am an independent contractor (physician) for a group that contracts with a hospital in the Scottsdale AZ area and I provide hospitalist services. I have been with them for 2 years and I si... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Please give me some advice on how to get what is owed to me ???
I had worked for a company for a total of 12 years during that period of time I became a manager of that specific office with that being said I had the full package Salary,company truck ,gas card comm... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Can my employer refuse to pay me for the last week I worked?
My Indiana employer paid me salary, and I have a signed contract. On my paystub it shows an hourly rate times number of hours. When I quit my supervisor only paid me 40 hours instead of the regular 80... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

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

Harassment - Age, Physical, Psychological, Power, Retaliation, Bullying
My supervisor bullies and uses authority to manipulate and fabricate performance issues. Two coworkers and I notified HR with many examples of bullying issues 5-6 years ago. HR so called “worked” ... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

My Supervisor has told me that I am not meeting the expectations of my role, but doesn't really give me specific criteria about the expectations I am not meeting. I am getting the work done, she just doesn't seem to like the way I do things. I am an engin
I am a male engineer, 49 years old working for a Beverage Manufacturer in Cincinnati, OH. My Female Boss is trying to get rid of me so that she can hire a friend that she worked with at her previous p... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

Worked for a large time share company. Left due to Covid.
I have an employment (1099) contract that states that the company holds a reserve of 10% out of each paycheck to cover "chargebacks" if you leave the company. Once each sales account has made six time... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

I started working at the hotel in october and also live there and im biweekly and i didnt recieve my first check until my birthday which was the day of christmas and i have three infant babies and the last day of january my boss gave me my check and then
I started working at the hotel that i live in october and didnt recieve my first check until december on christmas then the last day of january my boss gave me another check and then fired me out of n... applies to Iowa · 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

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

Write up caused by poor working condtions not stated in job description
I received a write up for poor performance after working for a company for one month. In the one month that I have worked there, the first two weeks training was occasionally provided in an office env... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Hello, I am new to this site. I am in Alaska. I run a marine supply store. I am the only one employed over her. I have been asked to work 8-5 7 days a week for the length of the summer. My pay rate is $23 per hr. Am I entitled to overtime pay?
I have been working for this outfit for 5 years.I am the only employee that puts in extra hours but does not receive the benefit of overtime pay. I am administrative. I am and have been in relationshi... applies to Alaska · 0 answers

Can we get this job back?
My husband was terminated from his job after less than a week of working at it. He was accused of "lying" on his application. When he asked what his employer was referring to, he was told that he left... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

In the State of NJ, what information is your employer permitted to divulge to a lender?
I'm seeking information on behalf of a close friend... In the State of NJ, what information is your employer permitted to divulge to a lender? A week or two prior to being informed that their employer... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

I have a vague non-compete talking about doing business with affiliates for 18 months post termination. I resigned from the position I left and someone they buy product from asked me to help them streamline operations to increase ability to provide the sa
Former Employee agrees that for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Separation Date, he/she will not, either directly or indirectly, on his/her own account or as an agent, stockholder or ow... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Legal recourse
I have a non-compete with my former Mortgage lending company. In the non-compete, there was no specification on geographic boundary. Recently, when my old company found that i was with a new mortgage ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Breach of contract - IT service company
I came to United States on H1B visa as an employee of a major Software service company. Before coming to United States, they had emailed me a contract that I have to return to India and serve for 6 mo... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

My boss kept a spreadsheet of my appointments etc on his desktop without my knowledge, legal?
While looking for a contract in a shared administration folder, I found that my boss was keeping a spreadsheet of my appointments (both work comp related and personal) on his desktop computer. A copy ... applies to Maine · 0 answers

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

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

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

I QUIT MY JOB, BECAUSE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIED ABOUT ME TO HAVE ME REMOVED FROM CERTAIN JOB DUTIES/FACILITY. I WAS NOT FIRED, BUT DUE TO THE LIES I COULD NOT GO BACK TO A CERTAIN FACILITY. I HAVE SINCE QUIT. WOULD IT BE ILLEGAL TO CONTACT THAT FACILITY TO D
A CO WORKER LIED TO A FACILITY MANAGER THAT I WAS TRYING TO GET THEIR RESIDENTS TO MOVE TO OTHER FACILITIES. THE MANAGER WAS PROMPTED TO WRITE A LETTER TO REQUEST I NOT COME BACK. I WAS NOT FIRED, BEC... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

non-compete hair salon agreement
I obtained employment at a local hair salon chain in 2007. When I first began employment, I had to sign an employment contract that included a non-compete clause stating I could not work within 7 air ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Wrongful
I was laid off after 6+ years of employment by a man who's construction business was in trouble when I was hired. I helped him increase sales from $1M+ to $3M+ in the first two years. I was always giv... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

False Claim Against Employer Through The State
I work as a supervisor for a security company. Recently, we had an employee who was preparing to go through a gender identity change. He asked, when hired, whether we discriminate for this. He was tol... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer refuse to pay an "independant contractor" wages for start up business?
I have a question regarding wages owed. My father worked for someone who was trying to start up a business. There was no contract established, but according to the employer he was an "independant cont... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

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

Retalitation Claim
I was recently released from my position. The reason sited was inconsistant/poor performance. A week prior to being released I had made a complaint to Human Resources regarding my immediate Supervisor... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

my employer is deferring payment of commissions because it's untenable to pay cash for commissions at this time because it will put the company at risk. I am not in agreement with his opinion. commissions were due in december and I've been getting the run
Commission plan was just in email from my boss. No signed agreement. Agreed to pay in December, but kept deflecting through March until I spoke with the owner who yet again deferred payment. I want to... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

My colleagues and I have worked with the Lee County School district I have been with the district 12 years, my other colleagues have over 20 years experiences and no of us has been remanded or written up. Every one of us have been effective teachers and h
My colleagues and I have worked with the Lee County School district I have been with the district 12 years, my other colleagues have over 20 years experiences and no of us has been remanded or written... applies to Florida · 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

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

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

Is this retaliation, nerves or paranoia, wrongful termination because I discovered too much?
I was hired to assess and manage the accounting department. I was fired right after my third week. I know Texas is an at will state and they can fire for no reason but I'm pretty sure that if someone ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Please advise, I was fired due to not meeting standard- quota system established 2yrs ago. Would this fall in the category if 'Fired for cause'?. I worked for this company 13yrs and offered nothing.
I was an employee of FCNY for 13yrs up until 11/3/16. I was abruptly terminated in my opinion, a week prior my supervisor informed me in what we call, one on one's that my quota was good, keep up work... applies to New York · 1 answer

unemployment benefits eligibility
I worked for a company for just under 1 year.Our paychecks came from a different company. I was layed off due to down-sizing.I've been collecting unemployment benefits for 3 months. I got a letter in ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Errant Email Exposes Job Search
My current boss accidentally received an email I sent via gmail to a previous boss at the same company. She was my mentor and I was asking for advice re: an upcoming promotion I wanted to propose to m... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Truth in hiring Steak N Shake Brunswick, GA
My son was hired for full-time employment. It is an hour away and he had to buy uniforms and attend unpaid training. They gave him less than 10 hours per week andwere doing this to other employees. He... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

time fraud /Retaliation
I work as a computer professional in a big investment banking. My position was classified as exempt. In 2015, the director sent email that there will be no overtime pay but only comp-off time. Manager... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

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

Am I being harassed and discriminated do to my disability?
I work for an employee that requires yearly medical exams. When I was getting hired on, I passed all of the exams and still was sent to the company doctor to get evaluated for my disability (Cerebral ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME IF I ONLY GET PAID PER PATIENT IF I REFUSE EXTRA WORK?
I GET PAID PER PATIENT NO PATIENT = MY TIME DO NOT HAVE TO REPORT TO OFFICE WHEN I AM DONE FOR THE DAY JUST HAVE TO DO THE PATIENTS I HAVE SCHEUDLED FOR THAT DAY. HAVE SAME PATIENTS EVERY WEEK . IF I ... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can my employer hold my first check of every year paying it in december?
I work for an Oregon employer who pays every Friday. When I started working for them they held my first paycheck like is usual. I started working for them January of 2016 and did not receive that "wai... applies to Oregon · 1 answer

My husband quit his can he still get his accrued vacation and bonuses?
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

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

Will South Carolina non-compete laws hold up in the state of Colorado?
I am a salesman for a tire manufacturer based out of South Carolina. I cannot remember signing a non compete and do not have the paperwork but in my original offer letter it states "Your agreement to ... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Can I quit for good cause and receive unemployment?
I am the practice administrator for a surgical center. Since I started the position, the owner has required me to take on more and more responsibility, without increasing my pay or changing my job des... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

if a person is hired initially as a part time, but then is scheduled and works a full time schedule for over a month consecutively, is their status considered full time and hours protected?
I was hired in a non-union retail store as part time, but after my first week have been scheduled and working a full time schedule. I learned my hours may get cut back to part time. Is that correct/le... applies to California · 0 answers

I was attacked on the job at 6 months pregnant and my employer misinformed me of my rights under WC?
I was at work 6 months pregnant and under the care of my OB/GYN for my pregnancy. While at work a transit came in my office and physically attacked me, she tried to hit me in my belly and told me she ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

When should I receive my paycheck?
I recently quit my job before my 90 day probation. I had observed that the clinic was practicing many procedures not in regulation with the Dept of Health. eg. Allowing non-licensed personnel administ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

What Kind of Lawyer or representation I need to force an ex-employer to pay back wages
I need to find out what kind of Lawyer I need to sue my former employer (small business) to collect back pay. I am owed about $12,000 in back pay plus W2s for about $15,000 in tax (deducted from my pa... applies to New York · 0 answers

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

Ex-Employer wants to sue me for starting my own buisness
I worked for a company for about 3 years. I filled out normal employment application and a Confidentiality agreement. That agreement was basically to ensure all company secrets remained company secret... applies to California · 0 answers

Can my employer withhold my last paycheck, to offset a partial bonus I received? I live in WI.
I was hired in August of 2015, and signed an agreement, stating I would receive a signing bonus, to be paid out in three parts. The first part was paid out with my first paycheck, the next part will b... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Are we in big trouble?
My Husband is being sued for "non compete" breech in Ohio. His former company was a wholesale distributor. The company he now works for (as a 1099 employee) in an independent representative for severa... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Company has not reimbursed expenses or paid commissions
I was an employee working for an Illinios based company on a commissioned sales basis. This firm was to provide me with per-diem and mileage to offset travel related expenses that I paid for out of po... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Bookkeeper put their normal hours worked and then added vacation hours to their hours that day. This employee is paid for 20 hours a week.... this employee put they worked that and then added vacation time on top of that so showing 40+ hours worked that w
PTO on top of your allotted hours worked and paid then adding more money to your check is double-dipping, is it fraud? Simply put, the employee is paid for 5 hours a day.....they put they worked 5 hou... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is this a legal tactic
I have been working for my current employer for 3 years now without a written or sighned contract. I started working for him for a set weekly rate which meant if we didn't work I didn't get payed by h... applies to California · 1 answer

Is this a Discrimination or Defamation case?
Another employee and I was up for a promotion and only one of us could get it. I fell sick and was out for a week and a half. When I came back to work I was approached by my Boss and she told me that ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Abusive Boss / Harrasment / Humiliation / Age Discrimination?
HELP! I have worked for a company as an Administrative Specialist for 3 1/2 years now. I don't know if I have any recourse against what is happening to me, but my co-workers have been urging me to get... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Am I supposed to repay the relocation assistance if I left because of my boss's abusive behavior?
I emptied out my office and walked out because my boss was behaving in a violent and abusive (swearing) manner. Later on someone told me that he is suffering from ADHD. The google search revealed he h... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Can you be charged for vacation time upon leaving w/ a Front Loaded vacation policy?
My company switched from an accrual based vacation policy to a "front loaded" policy. However, upon notice of leaving in March a colleague was asked to pay back a portion of that vacation she had used... applies to New York · 1 answer

I have been employed as an LVN at a Skilled nursing facility for about 7 years, I act as a Med nurse and a treatment nurse and am required of completing my duties in an 8 hour period, which is virtually impossible. I have been written up for clocking out
I have been employed as an LVN at a Skilled nursing facility for about 7 years, I act as a Med nurse and a treatment nurse and am required of completing my duties in an 8 hour period, which is virtual... applies to California · 0 answers

Denied Promotion due to Pregnancy
I have been employed with my company for over a year and a half. I was promoted to asst. mgr. after my probationary period and was told that when the mgr. position was available it would be mine. I co... applies to Maryland · 2 answers

Can I be forced to work overtime without pay?
As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compens... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

are the actions of my boss discrimination, harassment and retaliation?
I have made complaint about my boss twice in the last six months, the last time a had to ask for external investigation. I haven't received the conclusion of the investigations. The first complaint wa... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

On call/pagerduty with no pay
I'm in CA and am on salary. I'm in IT (computer) operations, not a supervisor, and my salary is above any thresholds defined in law that I can find (> $80k). We have an on call rotation, 24/7 for 1 we... applies to California · 0 answers

My Manager is the Human Resource Managers Husband!
After 5 years of working as a Technician with this company, I have witnessed unsafe and unlawful behaviors. The concerns I have had and the processes that were unfair and unsafe were mentioned to Huma... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

What recourse do I have when my unstable ex from 10 years ago files a hr complaint against me at my job of 11 years claiming to be a fellow peer. He filed it anonymously but i was given the details of who it was after my
Divorced for 10 years. Ex attained free legal plan through an ex employer that he ported to keep. I have primary placement of kids and always have. For 4 years ex and his lawyer would send letters and... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Unreasonable Non-Compete
I have a young friend who works for a Payday Loan company. She told me her location was robbed a gunpoint last week and that she is very fearful of working there now. She said since the company discon... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

Reduction in compensation after non-compete signed
I signed a non-compete in Ohio in 2006. I am a Sales Rep for a company and about half of my weekly income comes from commissions. Recently the company added a new quota on the amount of weekly sales t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

can I sue my employer for consequenceing me for abiding by the same Union policy they failed to obse
Last week I was sent for a drug test on a Saturday because they couldn't give me a definitive answer as to why they were sending me first answer they gave me what is it I'd violated some safety protoc... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Medical discrimination? Also fear of retaliation?
I have recently been put on a new medication for depression and it has left me unable to drive for about four weeks so my husband drives me to work. My employer has known of my medical issues for the ... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Questionable Employer Ethics and Compensation Questions
Hi, I've been working at a company for over 10 years and have noticed several areas of questionable discrimination, although I don't know whether that term can be applied legally to these situations: ... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

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

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

What can I do about harassment?
I have worked at Albertsons as a service deli dept head for 7 years, my supervisor singles me out of all the other dept heads and screams at me in front of my employees, he has thrown things at me in ... applies to Wyoming · 0 answers

sears hardware was robbed and then they came to my home and sears didn't protect my home or kids. why were they allowed to do this to us , a nice family
this was identity theft also , insanely while we had farmers insurance exch since 1985, no one did anything to protect what was important, like keeping my family with me and our home and assets. bough... applies to California · 0 answers

School district making employees go into homes during covid.
I was furloughed from my job as a paraprofessional at my school district. There was over 100 of us. After it was voted on because the administration said there was no work for us, because our school w... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

I have been with a company in a contract position for six months. The contract is expiring. I received an offer of employment from another company in our same office , who does the same type work. We’re all contractors and subcontractors in the same ind
I have been with a company in a contract position for six months. The contract is expiring. I received an offer of employment from another company in our same office , who does the same type work. We�... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Can a employer terminate with providing accomendatiom after misleading me to return to work prematurely from Sdi due to lack of requested documents by doctors I have seen but provided legal requested from pcp who submitted my Sdi?
My employment was terminated after numerous attempts Harrasment and retaliation while suffering health disbilty lead me to go on unprotected Sdi due exhausting my time that year from PFL bonding and c... applies to California · 0 answers

Can an employer take back a relocation package agreement after the confirmed job offer processed and accepted, and after relocation agreement received and signed?
A month ago I revieced a job offer that advised relocation benefits applied. After accepting the offer stating the do apply I revieced my official confirmed offer also stating relocation benefits appl... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

My line of business in Iowa is closing. We were told on 10/31/17, my last date of actual work is 11/30/17 and effective date of employment terminating is 12/31/17. The entire Iowa division is done. The company still exists and has other companies in other
My line of business in Iowa is closing. We were told on 10/31/17, my last date of actual work is 11/30/17 and effective date of employment terminating is 12/31/17. The entire Iowa division is done. Th... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

Restriction on Postemployment Competition.
A clause in my contract states: ------------------- For three years after termination the employee shall not, within a 200 mile radius of the Company's metropolitan marketing areas and/or present plac... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

i was working as an independent contractor for a cleaning company based our of maryland, however i live in pa. my checks were missing mkney for several months so i finally threatened to quit, my boss and i had many arguements where he stated he was not go
i was working as an independent contractor for a cleaning company based our of maryland, however i live in pa. my checks were missing mkney for several months so i finally threatened to quit, my boss ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I consider Constructive Discharge when terminated wrongly in an At Will state?
In 9/04 I was terminated From my employer of 6 years after an 8-week Performance Review. The reason given was my failure to perform or improve in three (3) specific duty areas. None were true (proveab... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

After 34 years of working at a hospital I was told that my position is being eliminated for Financial reasons. I have been a Supervisor in the department for approximately 30 years. In the last 8 years we had hired a new Director, At the time I was a mana
I have explained partially above what has occurred. I was not offered another Supervisor position within the department although I'm the longest tenured and most experienced Supervisor on the staff.I'... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can another worker move my things?
I received an email from a coworker (not a manager, just a coworker) who said that either another coworker or myself had to swap desks with a new employee- as it is logical to have him sit next to tho... applies to California · 0 answers

How to work around a non compete clause
Hi, I'm currently employed by Company A (Indian entity of a US based company) and in the US on a H1 visa (state IL) and I have a non compete clause in my employment letter which goes as below. During ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

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

Affirmative Action Responsibility
I turned in an allegation of abuse that happen against a mentally retarded individual in May '01. Starting in June I have documented multiple instances of harassement by 2 of my supervisiors against m... applies to New York · 1 answer

As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compensation of any kind. Again, no other instructor has been
As a college instructor, I have been asked to do many jobs which no other instructor has been asked to do. Not only have I had to do these extra jobs, but I have done them with no extra pay or compens... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

Can a noncompete be valid if you begin working in a neighboring state?
I am a hairstylist and upon employement at company A I had to agree to a non-compete which covers a 2 mile radius for one year. I know most courts find this reasonable but I believe I have extenuating... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

If I used sick time to cover being out,can they take vacation time away also?
I was out sick and used my earned sick time to cover the week I was wrote out of work for a torn tendon. When I came back I was told that I was losing 8 hours of vacation time along with the 40 hours ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Can I be terminated for taking legal action to collect on bounced checks?
I work in Jacksonville, for an Orlando based security company. For three weeks I was issued paychecks, one cashed at a grocery store which was later returned NSF that I had to pay back to avoid prosec... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my employer withhold pay and make me pay back earned wages until I take a drug test?
My employer hired me and told me I would need to pass a drug test along with completing several other training items prior to employment (CPR, bus training, etc.). She hired me last minute and let me ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

On August 2016, I received a pip plan on my hired date of 8/22/2016, I received a pip plan but was never told I was not getting my review. Therefore I just shut up and waited up until August 2017 to ask for my 2017 review. I was getting the BS run around.
On August 2016 I received a pip plan. I never received my annual review. Moving forward I asked the first week of August was I getting my review for August 2017, I got the answer. On October 11th I re... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Do I have any recourse if an employee in management is being retaliatory and harassing me. He has defamed me can called me names, he has went to HR and told them he hates me, & hr denies my promotion. This has been going on for over a year and he is still
It's been going on since about 2018. This person is the CIO of the Cook County Bureau of Technology. I work for the Telecommunications department of that bureau. My supervisor and director had to go t... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

i am a day care teacher accused of hitting a child, I was suspended with out pay during the investigation. The investigation was found to be a false claim, my employee fired me anyway, but waited until the investigation was over. Do I have any recourse
I was begged by my employer to come back to work and they would give e a $3 hour raise per hour. My job is being a day care teacher, after being back not even a week I was accused of hitting a child, ... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Have any of my rights been violated and do I have any cause to garner additional severence?
I have been Director of Purchasing for a small $15M garment manufacturer for 6.5 years. I have not had a review in 4 years. I was verbally complimented highly for my performance last Dec. and given a ... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Do I have grounds to stand on to get my job back?
I had a two alcohol drinks during lunch a few hours before work, evidently someone told on me and when I arrived to work I was escorted to the medical facility for tests. 1 test was negative and the o... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

I work at a and last month I was told by a member to my face what was wrong with me I walk around with my Dam nose stuck in the air and whom do I think I am I responded to the member that the coversation was over an walked away the member di
I work at a Y and last month I was told by a member to my face what was wrong with me I walk around with my Dam nose stuck in the air and whom do I think I am I responded to the member that the covers... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

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

2 weeks notice takes me to accrued vacation
I will be eligible for accrued vacation pay in 2 weeks. I am getting ready to give 2 weeks notice to go to another company. It has been my company's policy NOT to let people finish their 2 weeks. My q... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

indentured servitude?
I recently left a franchised ballroom dance studio for several reasons; poor pay, little training, poor working conditions with the employer, labor law violations, general feeling of discomfort with b... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Severance if I leave?
I have worked at the same plant for 20 years, although it has been sold two times. They have historically (and recently) offered their "enhanced severence package" to employees whose jobs have been el... applies to Alabama · 1 answer

Wrongful Demotion
When I started at my company a year and a half ago, I was hired as a Director to manage operations and relationship managers for one part of the business and the parent company had a separate Director... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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 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

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

Retaliation for embarrasing the company president.
I work for a local company in the computer department. The Director of MIS and I performed a check of Internet access log files. The files show all the Internet addresses that have been visited by tho... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

how does an employers personal bankruptcy effect a wage claim of illegal deductions and nonpayment of the last weeks paycheck?
in 2015 i filed a claim with thee illinois department of labor. My employer illegally deducted $200 a week from my paycheck for rent when there was no rental agreement, rent was supposed to be include... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Set up for failure and discarded because of being an older female.
I was hired by a consulting company as a high level validation lead. The circumstances of the job opening up were not shared with me. The young man who had the position before me refused to abide by t... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Employer will not accept physician release
My employer has asked me to take a fitness exam after my physician released me back to my job without limitation. I had a partial shoulder replacement on January 26th. I did not ask my employer for me... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is there anything I can do?
I gave my store manager documentation from the health department, stating that I had caught my Daughter's head lice, and that it was only a recommendation to send me home for treatment. My store manag... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

my boss became my lienholder and harassed me nonstop about personal issues on the job
my boss became my lienholder and for four months he and his wife would make me clock out and come into their offices to harass me about the lienholder agreement - they told me my son could not live wi... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

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

Confidentiality Statement
I signed a confidentiallity agreement with a company that I am working for that states " During employement with X company, employees may be exposed to certain information of a confidential or proprie... applies to California · 1 answer

had an unemployment appeal hearing 9 weeks ago regarding my seperation of employment. the employer protest was that i voluntarily quit and was denied benifits. two shift mgrs said i quit and when i went to work the next day i was sent home and told i quit
unemployment appeal hearing regarding my job. denied unemployment because the gm said i voluntarily quit when i didn't. i went to work and was told i had to leave because the boss was told by two shif... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

Do we have a case - disability discrimination, Civil Service Law violations
Hello - I think my husband has been discriminated because of his disability. He is a competitive class worker laid off from CUNY after 16 years. He had to take two FMLAs in the past two years. In Feb ... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employer never had me sign a w-2 or w-4 and paid me under the table for 4 months. I kept asking her to set things up right so neither one of us would have problems. She said she would worry about it in 2016 and get things set up correctly. Now as taxes
I worked for a girl cleaning houses for the past four months. She paid me under the table and when I told her on week two that I felt she needed to set up things correctly so that there wouldn't be an... applies to Florida · 3 answers

USPS Emoplyee Terminated Prior to 90 Day Probation. Worked less than 40 hrs a week.
I was hired by USPS on April 27 as a Mail Handler Assistant and "released" on June 29 on midnight. I was taken to the backroom and told I was fired after an evaluation where they rushed the meeting an... applies to California · 0 answers

Is there any way to get around this non-compete problem...????
I was recently terminated from a home health company in Illinois. It was my first job as a nurse. I thought I was very careful about reading everything before i signed it. apparently not. I got a new ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I was terminated earlier this year from Johns Hopkins Health System in Maryland and I tried to obtain my last two performance evaluations and contacted HR Business partner for my international division. I contacted them and they said they will look into i
I was terminated earlier this year from Johns Hopkins Health System in Maryland and I tried to obtain my last two performance evaluations and contacted HR Business partner for my international divisio... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Can i fight a layoff with arbitration and is this a form of harassment?
I have a long story. I just came back from maternity leave. Upon doing so my administrator calls me in for a meeting to tell me if the budget doesnt pass i will be laid off and i should start looking ... applies to New York · 0 answers

Nepotism
Where I work, there is a nepotism policy that states: (A) No relative of a trustee may be considered for appointment to any position at the College until all other sources of candidates have been expl... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer not pay commision on a 100% commision job after you quit?
I recently quit a 100% commission job. An employee gets paid when a job gets installed, not when payment is collected. I quit before several large deals went in the ground (I had to), but contracts we... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Can one employee in a department of 25 be held to a different attendance policy then everyone else?
I am a non-exempt employee who works in a department where everyone else is exempt. I have been here for 5 years. I have adult ADHD, which affects my time management and organization on a daily basis.... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

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

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

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

Last paycheck bounced, terminated with no pay.
I recently quit a job that I had for 9 months to work with a co-worker in a startup business that he owned. 3 months pass and I think everything is good until I see the financial papers. We lost most ... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

Can my current employer block my entry into working for others by telling them not to hire
Facts: I am currently employed by a large corporation in Vermont and I have applied for jobs with another newly formed (competitor & partner) corporation locating in New York. Last week I received pho... applies to Vermont · 0 answers

Paying back retention bonus
On Dec 14, 2012, I signed a retention bonus agreement for $10000. The contract states that if I leave within 6 months, I will pay it back. The contract also states that the employer may deduct money o... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Can my boss make me bring my kid to work when I dont have a babysitter?
Yesterday I called my boss numerous times to tell him I couldn't find a sitter after my original sitter backed out last minute. After talking to him he said that not having a babysitter is not a good ... applies to Oregon · 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

New job with Non-Compete Contract requirements.
I recently started a new job on a Monday w/ a new employer in the same field I was previosly in. I knew that I would have to sign a Non-Compete contract (NCC) in order to be employed by said company. ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Non-competition Case
I've worked with company A as sales person. President made me sign non-disclosure/non-competition agreement after I've started working for a week. I was badly treated and sexually harassed at occasion... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

HELP!
Would the following situations be considered discrimination: 1. I have no set position in my company and have been promised one numerous times and it seems each time I am being told next week to shut ... applies to New York · 1 answer

laid-off and then fired
I volunteered for a permanent layoff around August 16,2002. My job was to pay me 26 weeks of sub-pay and I also would receive unemployment pay. My last day of work was to be Sept. 13. I called into wo... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do I have a contructive discharge, retaliation, discrimination case?
-Beginning of Oct. new CEO from Dallas, so is not familiar with Houston market -CEO informs all 3 clinical liaisons MUST bring in 20 patients from each territory by end of the month or else... -Never ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Unpaid contract fees from a NYC client
Hi, I work for a GA based company (who holds my H1 visa) and was doing a contract assignment for a client in New York City. The NYC client has $40,000+ in unpaid balances towards my company for the se... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Injured at work but BOSS AND UNION REP are telling others in meetings and in crew room that I'm faking and/or
Husband was injured at work last November. His shoulder tore out of socket when he fell in a man hole. The shoulder went back into place but ripped created divits in bone the doctor had to fill as wel... applies to Washington · 0 answers

How do I get out of my Noncompete contract from a previous employer?
I worked for a home health aide company located in Fairfield, PA for less than four months. Toward the end of my employment there, I was led to another job where it would better hours, more convenient... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

State Unemployment office is claiming I was paid for 30 hrs for a job I never took. Even if the business did send me a check, I never received any money or check...but the Unemployment office says I am responsible for THREE weeks of benefits to reimburse,
The State Unemployment Office is coming after me a YEAR later, claiming I had committed fraud. They claim a job had paid me for 30 hrs that I didn't claim...except I never worked for the job beyond th... applies to New Hampshire · 0 answers

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

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

Do I have a good enough case to appeal my denial?
Ok so back in June I had hernia surgery due to an injury at work, I then had to take 8 weeks off and ended up returning to work pregnant. Ever since then my boss was treating me so much different than... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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 non-compete valid if executed basically under duress?
I am a commercial insurance agent. 2 years ago after working in insurance for 14 years with the same agency in Pennsylvania where I was born and raised, my wife and I made a decision to move from Pa t... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Upaid wages and expenses
I was working for a AT&T vendor as a wireless test engineer, for abour 9 months. The company is based at West Monroe,LA. After I resign the position on 10/13, and still they didnt paid me for my last ... applies to Louisiana · 2 answers

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

Told my employer I might be facing a medical co diction and then they reduce my pay
I have been in my current position for 9 months. During these 9 mo this I have worked tremendous hours, and have taken on other responsibilities to help with our company success. My employee was aware... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

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

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

changed vacation time and forced payout
My company had a policy under were you would accrue separate sick , vacation and a personal day. You would be able to a maximum of 224 hours of sick, 160 hours of vacation time and 1 day of personal d... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

I was accused of sexual harassment against a female employee. I am a female. A happily married straight female.
I had worked for a major company up to April 9th. I am female accused of sexual harassment against another female. Everything was good. I was training in a certain location. The day before I was fired... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Current Employer Blocked Me From New Job
I have been working as a department lead for a grocery store for four months. One of my distributors changed routes, leaving his sales rep job open. I interviewed for the position, and was told that m... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

I am aware it is passed the deadline to file a tort claim, but can I sue an individual.
I worked for a state agency as a traffic officer. in 2013 I was terminated for dishonesty after finding drug paraphernalia in my vehicle on my way to work. I, instead of turning it over kept it and wa... applies to California · 0 answers

alcohol smell on breath
I am a securty officer and i was accused by my sit suprvisor of having the smell of alcohol on my breath. told him that i had drank half maybe a beer and a half of a 32oz beer at around 7pm the day be... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

Rounding hours
My company recently switched to a new clocking program, during a transition phase where we have been using both the new and old we noticed some differences, the biggest being the rounding. My employer... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

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

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

My fiance's former boss started a bizarre campaign of defamatory and completely fictitious lies about her, right after
My fiance's former boss started a bizarre campaign of defamatory and completely fictitious lies about her, right after leaving her employ, with whst we thought was good terms and no animosity. This wo... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits If Fired For 1 No call No Show
There was high demand for vendor pick ups fat my job. I do logistics coordinating. Not enough time during the day to get everything done so I would work at night to finish and cover everything for the... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

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

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

What information is needed to find out if a non-compete agreement would apply to my husband?
My husband was hired by Company #1 in FL, 13 years ago. (He was trained elsewhere.) Company #1 was then bought by Company #2 about 11 years ago, while we were still living in Florida. Somewhere along ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

ADP TotalSource has messed with the unemployment insurance benefits wrongly
My wife and I had both worked at a sales company in Aguora Hills, CA. We have both moved to where we are now because she is pregnant and to take care of her disabled mother and sister. She had been re... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

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 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

I never signed a non-compete, but I still being sued.
I am in technology sales. I was fired several months ago after an arguement with the owner of the company I worked for. I had never signed a non-compete, non-disclousure, or non-solitication agreement... applies to Arizona · 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

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

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 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

Devito Restaurant: defamation, slander and discrimination law suit...possible?
I was approached by a superior while in the presence of other employees and told that I smelled like smoke. 3 hours later in front of other employees I was told I was being written up and sent home fo... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Do I have to pay back a sign on bonus after a firing if there was no contract stating I have to ?
I received a sign-on bonus (said it was a sign on bonus in an e-mail with no stipulations, pay stub refers to it as a bonus, and I never signed any contract and wouldn't have in order to receive the b... applies to Texas · 0 answers

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

Help Help Help
I was wondering, I own a small employment service that I started in 1999 . At the time I hired on my stepmom and as it grew I hired on my half sister. They both signed no compete clause with me . 2 ye... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

My boss bullied me into resigning. Is this constructive discharge or wrongful termination?
Six weeks ago I made the mistake of going into my boss's office when I was upset about a perceived miscommunication (she always gave the impression that her staff was welcome to do so) and made the ev... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Am I required to repay sign-on bonus and relocation expenses based on upcoming job loss?
Points to consider: 1. Verbally offered an executive level position (Director) with full relocation package and significant sign-on bonus in mid-December 2015. 2. Accepted position (after some negotia... applies to Florida · 2 answers

If compnay not registered in IL, can they enforce Non compete?
My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: IL and NJ I Work in IL at a client place through a vendor from IL since June 2008. I am employee of a company based in NJ. this company ... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

Mistaken identity that resulted in retaliation and "employee discipline"
Question: Are their any legal ramifications when an employee of "good standing" is subjected to "employee discipline" in retaliation for a formal grievance filed within the company's HR by another kno... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

What type of work ethics is this???
Recently I have been having some problems at work and I had a few questions I would really like answered. Ive been working for this company 3 years now. When I started working I was in our Tokyo offic... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I have proof they are giving negative comments from the job ref.company I hired to prove their negat
I have been a very good employee for a very good friend of mine for the past 10 years. I don't have medical/dental benefits. I began a job search, my employer (friend knew of this, I had nothing to hi... applies to New York · 1 answer

Retroactive pay without signed agreement
I accepted a position in MA in May 2008 based on opportunity for growth. As I work in sales, I signed an employment agreement with my employer laying out my base salary and commission structure. In ea... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

verbally told she 'passed' probation - then terminated
My wife was nearing the end of 6-month probation period for a good job she enjoyed, working for a California county. Everything was great with her supervisor and with her supervisor's boss. The first ... applies to California · 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

Non Compete in Mass
I was recently terminated from my position w/ my company. I was forced to sign a non compete as part of my employment agreement. I have included the 2 most relevant sections of my Key Employment Agree... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

expiration date and change in terms
I am in sales for a local roofing company. I signed a no-compete agreement to continue working for the company. I have since become unhappy with the work environment and want to look for another job b... applies to Florida · 1 answer

A company I used to work for called me and told me they were creating a new team and wanted to know if I would come back as the Office Manager, I left another job and was excited to take that position. I have worked their now for almost 7 months. About a
A company I used to work for called me and told me they were creating a new team and wanted to know if I wanted to be a part of it and wondered if I would come back as the Office Manager, I left anoth... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Collecting from Employer Vaction Pay
I was terminated on 7/8/02 at the same time offered a job with the same company as an Independent Contractor. The amount I was offered was a flat $50 an hour, this was to cover hotel, food, cell phone... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

I recently quit my job of 2 yrs at Panera in Cary due to hours being reduced. This was done via text with my store gm. A few weeks after I spoke to a former co worker that said a shift manager named Josh at my former job told him that I was fired for fill
I recently quit my job of 2 yrs at Panera in Cary due to hours being reduced. This was done via text with my store gm. A few weeks after I spoke to a former co worker that said a shift manager named J... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

unique medical field non compete - is it enforceable?
dear MEL, thank you creating this website and allowing me to post my question. i am a certified health care practitioner. trying to pull myself out of a dead end job in a deep south state, i found a "... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Do I have a case?
My husband and I have worked at the same job for 30 years as groundskeepers doing mowing, equipment maintenance, painting, cleaning, and such miscellaneous jobs; however, my husband passed away in Sep... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

How can I protect myself against untrue written warning of unacceptable performance?
I have received a written final corrective to improve performance. I have been working very diligently to meet their expectations however the rules seem to change to ensure that I will never be able t... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

Constant stress in the workplace caused by manager who won't manage
I work for a large University in Michigan as a non-union, at will employee. Very long story short, my immediate supervisor is a manager who doesn't usually manage. He appears to put a desire to be lik... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Discrimination based on perceived disability
A few weeks ago I had my first seizure ever and was admitted to the hospital. When I returned to work the following week a company owner came to my office and went into a story about how he had a fami... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is My Employer in Breach of Contract
From December 2008 until January 2012, I worked for Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville, a Beauty School. After having worked for them for over two years I was forced to sign a non compete agreement... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

What should i do to get the compensation we have agreed with my employer when i signed my contract?
Hi just need some advice. My husband is on a working visa H1b and on a 3 yr contract with his employer. Since wanted to stay here for good he decided to sign another 2 yr contract with his employer in... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Employer is appealing the initial determination that I was discharged without just cause, What now?
I was laid off from a job that I had worked 8+ years on 2/28. Since I had been warned of the layoff I was able to secure a new job that began in March. The description I was given of the job duties ch... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I file a suit for my company failing to take action against my former supervisor?
When one of my managers started at my former place of employment, sexual harassment quickly began and was brought to my former General Manager's attention. After having a conversation with human resou... applies to Maryland · 0 answers

Is this considered retaliation and can I report it/be covered by the EEOC?
Is this considered retaliation. I applied for an interoffice transfer to a different position. I am currently in a position for a public agency and applied for a less stressful position within the com... applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

Do I have a case for harrasment and defamation of character
I recently left an organization for several reasons voluntarily, however, due to the culture of the business I felt forced to leave. I live in CO and the organization is in MN. I was harassed by an em... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

What can I do if I feel I'm being harassed by my supervisor because of depression and anxiety?
I have suffered from mild depression and anxiety for several years. I have worked for my employer for 8 years and during that time I have seen counselors and have gone on and off anxiety medication. I... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

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

No Compete Agreement
Here is my situation. A and B are two sister concern companies managed by single owner located at same address. When I joined company, I signed non-compete employement contract pertaining to company A... applies to New York · 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

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

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

Breaking a non-compete, non-disclosure employment service contract
My employer is a Philadelphia based company. It does not have an office space and allows the employees to work from home. I was hired in November 2009 and was made to sign a non-compete, non-disclosur... applies to New York · 0 answers

Broken-Footed Worker being pressured to stay home
I work for a contract company, within a school district. Ten days ago I broke my foot at home. I immediately told my employer and the personell school district I work in. No one was sent to help me. I... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

validity of non-compete when employer initiates termination
Hey MEL. Basic question: What are my odds of beating a non-compete agreement with an employer that terminated me due to economic downsizing? Points of interest: * Employee Agreement states that intent... applies to New York · 1 answer

Did I unfairly recieve a layoff notice?
I recently recieved a layoff notice that I feel is unfair. I have 15 years experience in management with the company I work for. I also have 13 years of experience working on the products our company ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

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

I reside in TN and have been employed as an Escrow Officer with a title company for 6 years. I'm a very hard worker and was always very appreciated until this past year, when something seemed to chang... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

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

Mel is it legal to force Exempt Emp. to take Vacation or dock pay for a friday following a holiday
This is the E mail that was sent out, and I would like to know if this is legal to force an employee to take a vacation on a Friday or dock their pay. It is the company that decided to close the facil... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

defamation/harassment/sexual harassment... maybe?
I have a very strange situation at work. I am a social worker at an apartment complex. I was accussed by a coworker ( who I assisted in their termination because of buying and selling drugs from clien... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

How can I proving a wrongful termination for work injury when employer states I was never an employee and din't turn in my paperwork to the state or federal government?
Worked as an apprentice learning a new industry. My boss was getting ready to retire and looked at me to buy the business. I worked overtime and mirrored his schedule to master the business. He admire... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

Discrimination
I need help! The Director of my program is reassigning me to a new part time site location on the brink of her hiring a white male, (I'm a Arican American female) for this location because she does no... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

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

What should i do?
I have been working for Weis Markets for six months now. I was originally working for the local Wendy’s in town until a good friend of mine asked me if I would be interested in working at Weis as an... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Settlement Amount
I've sued the county due to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by my ex-attorney. I am now without counsel and the county has scheduled a settleme... applies to California · 4 answers

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

Fired & given my tip money in a sealed envelope in cash. Do I have to pay the overpayment back?
I was fired from a bar after 2 weeks of working there. It was due to my disability but I know that is hard to prove. I came in to get my final paycheck and tips. I went in with my Grandfather who is a... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Was a wrongfully terminated? And can my exemployer really sue me?
I was fired last week my employer told me it was because no one on the crew liked me and he was tired of the drama. Also he told me I was fired because my wife was talking on Facebook about how I neve... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

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

legal to refuse an employee work for off the job injury? dr note saying i can work
My job refuses to let me work even after I produced a Dr note saying I can return. Was told I could return when sprained shoulder is at one hundred percent or sign contract a saying I can't take meds ... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

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

Was my reason for getting fired a criminal act and do I have a case?
I along with another employee chose to prank call our site director and his wife (the company medical coordinator). The prank was computer generated and recorded on a personal account on a prank web p... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

Do I have a decent lawsuit or would I just be wasting my time trying to make something out of this
I meet this guy i was homeless he picked me up from the streets and put me to work on the hill helping him grow weed under the table, after about a week he started to be one hell of an asshole and jus... applies to California · 0 answers

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 legal rights against a verbally and psychologically abusive boss?
I've been working for an internet-based home office company since January of this year. Over the past 4 months, my boss has become both verbally and psychologically abusive to me. He had always had em... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

Hourly Bonus pay dispute
I work as an RN in the healthcare field. Since RN's are in short supply, the network I am working for frequently offers a small hourly bonus past your required time commitment. I currently and commite... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Non-Compete
Hello, Background: I had to sign a Non-Compete Agreement in order to work at my previous company. I had told the owner that I was uncomfortable signing it, but he said it was just part of the "new hir... applies to New York · 1 answer

What is Gross Violation? And I believe I was set up to be fired- what can I do?
I had been with a big pharmacy for a little over 5 years and recently in February transferred to the store I just got fired from on December 19, 2010. Previous to this, I had been written up for takin... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I received a settlement for a personal injury/sickness claim and was wrongly issued a 1099 and W2.
I received a settlement for a personal injury claim (my contract was not renewed, I was paid through the end of my existing contract). I understand that this money is not taxable, however the way the ... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

Do I have a case for wrongful demotion?
I have been employed at the company for 5 years as a manager. (I am no disclosing the specific management title). I have an exemplary background with personnel reviews for back up. About a year ago I ... applies to California · 3 answers

Is this a case
my name is Liz and this is a thing that happened to me. I was walking towards the door getting ready to go to lunch counting my money to see if i had enough money to see if i had enough money for a ha... applies to West Virginia · 0 answers

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

Can a job offer be withdrawn unilaterally? After an expensive, complicated relocation?
My husband was offered a position with a privately held company in North VA. As a result, we sold our previous home, I quit my job, and we all relocated from the West Coast with our family and pets, a... applies to Virginia · 0 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

Does this constitute a constructive discharge?
My husband worked for a small trucking company, he worked for this company for almost 4 years. For the last 3 1/2 years he has had one specific coal haul that he did. The only time that he did not hau... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I was an employee of a company for over a year. Even before starting this job I had small lower back issues. I never reported any new injuries I just kept showing up and doing my work as I wasn't required to do a lot of manual labor. 3 Months ago I injure
I was an employee of a company for over a year. Even before starting this job I had small lower back issues, it's honestly never been said why I have issues with my lower back. I never reported anynew... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have a case for discrimination or hostile work environment?
My supervisor has declined to pursue disciplinary action towards two older males in my department. One of whom tried to unhook my bra twice at the Town Hall Christmas Party and took a photo of my butt... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Do I have a case for harassment and wrongful termination?
I was offered and accepted a position with Colonial Penn / Bankers Life and started work Aug 31, 2017. On Oct 20th, over 6 weeks after I was hired and produced several Medicare supplement policies, my... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is this wrongful discharge or retaliation?
Two days ago my shift began like this- I was finishing a conversation with my wife on the phone in the parking lot when my regional manager whistled loudly at me in a demeaning manner in front of othe... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Am i 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

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

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

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

I have been employed in Iowa by a multinational company headquartered in Illinois since November 2015. This position is extremely stressful, involving long hours and responsibilities that were not des... applies to Iowa · 0 answers

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

Hello I have been a branch manager for this company for 8 years and they recently had me and some others across the state take a demotion and pay cut they told us it was because they were eliminating all operations in all areas / branch managers. However
So when I was an operations a few years back the guy who I answered to was my boss had unexpectedly passed away and they had me doing the job of an operations manager and an area manager and leading m... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Sexual Harassment?
I'm a dept supervisor at a national retail store. Last week I was eating lunch in the break room, reading the sports page, when three(women) co-workers came in and sat next to me. I then put the paper... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

Can i sue for wrongful termination
I was recently terminated for supposedly violating a saftey policy for threatening the the work place. I made a joke to my manager after a one on one that if i didn't get my bonus I would blow the pla... applies to Rhode Island · 0 answers

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

Did I experience institutional discrimination at my place of work resulting in constructive discharge? I had worked for A Company between April 2011 and March 2015. During my employment I experienced promotions into newly created positions as I continued
I had worked for A Company between April 2011 and March 2015 in Silver Spring, MD. During my employment I experienced promotions into newly created positions as I continued to take on more and more re... applies to Virginia · 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

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! Can I get unemployment? Help please!
Hello! I was employed at my previous job for almost 8 years. The past few months have been difficult due to co-worker confrontations and such which I brought to my boss' attention, and as far as I kno... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

CA employment law: coworker was allowed to clean up my cluttered desk with manager approval.
Admittedly, my desk was horrendously cluttered [but not a health, life, and safety violation]. It does not directly affect any other coworker desks or affect my productivity. In fact, my desk situatio... applies to California · 0 answers

I don't know how to ask the question without seeming like a conspiracy theorist, so I will simply state what I know transpired. Approximately a month ago we had received word on the warehouse floor that a contract for our business was ending. Not out of t
I don't know how to ask the question without seeming like a conspiracy theorist, so I will simply state what I know transpired. Approximately a month ago we had received word on the warehouse floor th... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Prime Contractor Refusing to Pay 1099 (sub)
A pseudo-govt client instructed me (my small business) that I would have to work through one of their approved prime contractors. We did through them on prior projects and I was brought back for a sec... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

$18,000 in unpaid wages and reimbursements - how to pursue
I'm looking to see if I have a case or legal options in recovering unpaid wages and reimbursements from a past employer. About two years ago I started working for a IT services company in Aurora, Ohio... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

I resigned from a position due to stress caused by Hostile work environment do I have recourse
I was employed by the Comm. of Mass/DDS for four years. I was a Residential Supervisor 2, I managed two group homes for individuals with MR. After working my first year successfully, I notice, as did ... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Is it illegal?
I recently was put in a very upsetting situation by employer not only for my job but my personal life as well, I just need to know if the actions being made legal and if i have any case based on sland... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

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

Existing employees relocated then laid off 4-months later
Let me first give you my situation. I worked at a company's Salt Lake City office for two and a half years and then the company closed that office. Continued employment was offered to all the employee... applies to Maryland · 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

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

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

I was, SUSPENDED WITH OUT PAY
I was, "Suspended Without Pay Pending an Investigation". I'm a local truck driver that deliver fuel from the Port into local nearby cities and counties for 12-13 hours a day. Also, my job requires me ... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Is it legal for my employer to keep me from receiving copies for my certificate form my employment f
About a week ago, I started seeking different employment opportunities; I have been working with my current employer for 6 years, and started looking for something else due to need of more money. I wo... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can an employer be sued for malicious prosecution; their lawyers sanctioned for abuse of process, ,
I reported prohibited practices and illegal activity that warrant criminal penalties, and my refusal to participate (wire fraud, forgery, bank fraud, embezzlement, discrimination in the workplace, phy... applies to Mississippi · 0 answers

I 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

How to protect myself and my spouse from retaliatory action once I sign my severance package.
Greetings, I was recently laid off from a local Parks and Recreation who also employ my husband as an instructor, site supervisor and he also volunteers 2 nights a week to run open gyms for the local ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Sign disclaimer under duress to receive pay check
Just an incredible wealth of information here! THANK YOU! Although... after reading the many situations here, I haven't found mine. I worked for a company in Maryland as a skilled craftsman. The owner... applies to Maryland · 1 answer

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

Non Compete along with Commission Dispute (Michigan)
Let me start by saying that I am evaluating the move to a direct competitor (in general) and looking for some advice on my non-compete. In 2012, when I was an Account Manager, my company did not want ... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

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

Former employer trying to impose non-compete after the fact
I resigned from my previous employer to accept a new position. In accepting the new position, I did NOT sign a non-compete agreement. Despite a strong and exceptional track record in my position, I wa... applies to New York · 0 answers

Non Compete Agreement- Unrealistic
I am in the investment industry referring potential clients to a specific company and are to receive a fee for the referral once successful transactions fund. I had upfront signed a NCND for a 3 year ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Do I have a case with the below information?
I am a certified medical assistant and was employed at Physicians Clinc of Spokane and was fired last Wednesday. They dismissed me stating that I was not fast enough and that I for stuff and my work r... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Former employer making disparaging remarks and trying to impose non-compete after the fact
I resigned from my previous employer to accept a new position. In accepting the new position, I did NOT sign a non-compete agreement. Despite a strong and exceptional track record in my position, I wa... applies to New York · 2 answers

can my employer cut my salary for not performing a duty that he has not trained me yet to do?
hello, i am not sure who to turn to and i am hoping you can atleast help me determine whether I have a leg to stand on. I recently became injured no at work but on my way to work by a 3rd party. My ba... applies to New York · 0 answers

Re: Discrimination - Am I too late? Is Union culpable, too?
I am a 44 year old professional female, a Union member, working for a major well-known corporation. I work in a male dominated field and women are outnumbered by men 4 to 1 at my location. There are 1... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Wrongful Demotion - Harm to Professional reputation
I've worked for my employer for almost 10 years. I recently was promoted from a Manager to Regional Manager. The recruiter forgot to process a Motor Vehicle check and reach out to me 2 weeks after i a... applies to California · 0 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I was transferred to Mexico after 2 years of working in California. My boss is the general manager for both plants Tecate Mexico and in California . My boss and I got along great I requested a personal loan and was placed on Mexican Payroll because accord
I was transferred to Mexico after 2 years of working in California. My boss is the general manager for both plants Tecate Mexico and in California . My boss and I got along great I requested a persona... applies to California · 0 answers

Wife Is Being Harassed At Work; What Can I Do?
My wife got a job as a salaried office manager back in March of '08. At the time of her employment, she works in the same office as the company's sales representative. Numerous times she has found the... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I went into work on Tuesday, a normal work day. The GM asked me to his office sat me down with the president of the board and said another employee said that I said he and another were stealing from the company. I said absolutely not, I didn't say that. t
When in to work today, 04/26/20016, just a regular business day. Was called by my G.M. to come to his office. When I went into his office the president of the board was there (normal, today is payday ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

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

Is this a disablity discrimnation case?
I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me and elaborate on a situation that I’m experiencing. The situation is I was working about a year ago and encountered an off the job illness, which I ... applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

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

Is this a case of breach of oral contract?
For the last 6 years I have been a manager at in a small business that has a medical marijuana provisioning center, certification center, magazine and home and office rentals. I was directly under the... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I believe I was forced out of my job and wrongfully terminated in addition to being emotionally degraded by my former employer, whom I have learned that 4 other women quit prior to my employment because of this employer's treatment of them. In addition th
When my employer hired me to work at his financial consulting retirement planning office, he told me that although I didn't have the experience, I had great potential and that he believed I'd do very ... applies to Washington · 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

change in conditions of employment case law
Company relocated causing employee of 17+ years to resign. Changes in the conditions of employment were pervasive and untenable for the following reasons: Distance to and from employer location increa... applies to Kansas · 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

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

Competition/trade secret issues
Dear Mel, Your site has proved to be most informative and I thank you for that. I'd like to map out my situation for you as succinctly as possible in hopes that you can provide me with some general ad... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

Sexual Harassment/Cybersecurity
I am posting this in an attempt to assist a friend who is a male employee (I will refer to him as “George” for the remainder of this post). George worked on a regular basis with an individual, who... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Fired from my position while a customer
I had been an employee for four years. Was moved to Bar Manager two years ago. Recently the owners daughter (who was also married into the same family I was) came on board to work part time in the lou... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Mrs
My former employer (one satellite office of a national non-profit corporation) has had me arrested for collaborating with the company controller to take forged paychecks. This is completely baseless. ... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Harrasment and/or discrimination due to race, gender or disability?
I went to my interviews when I was 9 months pregnant. I have informed them that I had a particular accent because English was my second language. I also disclosed that I have ADHD but that did not int... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I live in NC. I think I have a case of discrimination due to disability
I live in NC. I am on intermittent FMLA. Right now I use crutches/wheelchair. My job title is being eliminated. I cant prove it, but most likely to rid them of those of us disabled in the position ... applies to North Carolina · 0 answers

Discriminatory decision based on non supporting evidence
I worked for a data center (we'll call Biz "A")that has many other companies inside its facility. The data center provides cooling, power and security. Biz "A" was purchased by another company (Biz "B... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Is blocking security access which lead to loss of employment on fasle accusations worth court?
I worked for a data center (we'll call Biz "A")that has many other companies inside its facility. The data center provides cooling, power and security. Biz "A" was purchased by another company (Biz "B... applies to California · 0 answers

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

Laid Off to Discover Employer Rehired the Guy I Replaced After He Got Fired From His New Job
I was recently laid off from a part time position during my six month review for a position that I had been working for during the past eight months. The Executive Director, who personally sought me o... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

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

Some Companies Don't like Ethical Questions
Hello, I was recently terminated from a company in what I think was the end of a retaliatory process. It started with my requesting an ombudsman or arbitrator, after I had not been able to resolve som... applies to California · 1 answer

is 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

I am stressed, and uncomfortable in my workplace. I feel I need some legal advice
The first one happened in 2011 and the second one just happened Friday. Hr Director has not degree in HR and I am stressed about the work ethics I have to endure because I am scared to be out of work.... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Where do I turn for recourse?
I recently quit my position as Director of Finance and Operations of a nonprofit in Alabama after working in that capacity there for nearly 8 years. I work directly under the Executive Director (gover... applies to Alabama · 0 answers

I 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

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

terminated
I was recently fired. There reason was because i was out on disabilty. I belong to a union. Can they do that?. applies to New York · 1 answer

Is it legal for a boss to ask you to return to work full time even if your surgeon says no?
applies to Tennessee · 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

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 HR lie to get me off of FML
I was currently on FML, and I was supposed to remain on it until the 23rd of March. HR told me that my boss would not approve this so I return to work on the 2nd of March. Today (3rd) I found out that... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I was terminated yesterday for not reporting to work while under doctors orders to remain off of work until Sept. 19th. My employer had the proper documentation from my doctor, as well as speaking to my doctor over the phone. I was still terminated?
I was order off of work from Sept 8 through Sept 18th by my doctor. My employer was notified, and given the proper doctors statement. Upon returning to work, i was fired for no call...no show. Is this... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can an employer discharge you for excessive absences without a previous counsling
I worked for a company that has recent discharged me due to excessive absences. I was never written up for these absences and provided a doctor's note due to the fact most absences more medically rela... applies to Florida · 2 answers

disciplined for not prearranging an absence (even death)
I earn Personal Time Off (PTO) for every 40 hours worked to use for vacation, sick, or personal time off. My company has just changed its PTO policy. If I call in sick or have a family emergency or ev... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Laid off due to being in the hospital with his wife and son.
My nephew was just laid off after being in the hospital with his son and his wife having surgery. He had called to let them know he had to go pick up his son from the hospital and also, had informed t... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Can a predetermined outcome be used as pretext?
Would employer requesting an employee(this employee has an active complaint he filed 2 weeks prior) to clean out his/her desk and locker for a suspension pending an outcome of an investigation look li... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

overtime rate
What is the overtime rate for tipped employees in Ohio? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employee be fired while on doctors no work order
On Nov. 5th 2003 My fiancee was in an auto accident resulting in a severe neck fracture and was told he could not return to work untill he was cleared by a nuerosurgeon. We have an appointment for Thu... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I was just informed yesterday that I was receiving a 20% pay cut from my employer. No reduction in hours. A drastic reduction in commissions. I work at a call center and was told the campaign I was working on is no longer active. I was called into my mana
I was just informed yesterday that I was receiving a 20% pay cut from my employer. No reduction in hours. A drastic reduction in commissions. I work at a call center and was told the campaign I was wo... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my company cut my pay rate and give lower level job to me on returning from short term disabilty
I have been working for a company for less than a year when I found out I have breast cancer. I tried to work my job and do chemo but my company said that they would put me from salary to hourly so I ... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Pay after giving resignation
IF i gave my resignation on Monday and On tuesday they tell me that my services is no longer needed are they entitled to pay me up til my resignation date? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can an employer force an employee to take vacation, whether or not they have the vacation time accrued, because the company shuts down between Christmas and New Years?
Company closes between Christmas and New Years - can the company force an employee to take vacation, even if the employee has no vacation time accrued? applies to New York · 1 answer

I was on short term disability due to a cancer. My short term disability ended in February and I was put on long term disability not able to return to work yet. I will be 58 in August. I have worked for this company for 14 yrs. I think they have retired m
Is this discrimination? applies to New York · 1 answer

If I'm laid off can the non-compete still be exercised?
applies to Nevada · 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

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

exempt employee: not allowed to make doctor appointments. Is it legal?
I work on salary and commission. Have insurance I pay for. Dr. ordered 4 test. E.D. said you cannot go at the end of the year it is crunch time. It is also when my deductable has been met. Have seriou... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

i asked my employer to excuse me for work for just one day because of health issues and they denied me so i decided to call out instead because i needed to see my doctor and i asked my doctor for an excuse note so i can give it to my employer and now my e
i asked my employer for the day off and they said no because they have no one to cover me and i explain to them that its because of my health and that they needed to do some lab test and so on but the... applies to California · 1 answer

NYS Workers Compensation and termination of job
Does not pertain to me - just a discussion. Can an employee who is out on a job related injury in NYS, collecting Workers Compensation, be terminated? applies to New York · 1 answer

time off for medical appointments
what are my rights to get time off the job for medical / dental appointments during work hours? Thanks so much for your response : ) laurie applies to California · 1 answer

I am full time hourly plus commission employee.i am going to be offered part time hourly or straight commission which I cannot survive on. Can I file for unemployment in either case
I am a full time hourly plus commission employee. I am being cut to part time or straight commission. I cannot survive on that 2 children. Can I file for uemployment. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

is it illeagal to get fired for no show no call when your off for doctors excuse?
i worked may 25 2012 got up on may 26 2012 and went to urgent care and i have plantar fissitis i have dr excuses all the up to june 7 i called in today and was told i was fired for noncall no show 3 t... applies to Ohio · 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

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

Dispute 12month return rule due to medical emergency that lasted 14 weeks
worked for publix, had a medical emergency could not keep in contact, have to wait 12 months to work again can I dispute this? applies to Florida · 1 answer

I am cleared to drive, Am I able to get my job back with USPS?
I was employeed for almost 5 yrs with USPS as a Sub-Mail Carrier AKA RCA. I began having episodes (seizures) that occured while I was driving my personal vehicle and then once in my mail truck. Comple... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Should I sign a non-compete when I am bringing skills to the job to create new function there?
I am interviewing for a sales job. I have very specific skills in a specific sales area. I am interviewing for a new division that I would create and run at the company. My prospective employer wants ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Disability
I am a single female with cancer,I been employed at the same company for 9 years. I was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago. My employer has been playing games the whole time. Getting good reviews but n... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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 employer set up an escrow account for all employees that they are entilted to.
Employer is asking if an escrow account can be set up for all employees, and they would receive this amount of money at the end of their employment IF they turn in a notice. Is this possible? If so, i... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

What if my employer does not want to pay me and I am sick with COVID-19 am i covered under ffcra?
I can feeling sick and seeking medical diagnosis for COVID-19. Can my employer refuse to pay me applies to Florida · 2 answers

I was hired by a company and have been employeed for 6 months. When I was hired I was under the assumption that it was permanent late on I find out that I must meet all metrics before being considered for certification the pressure for excellence is makin
Same as above applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Is my doctor's return from LOA request unreasonable for my employer?
I am having an employment related issue at one of America’s largest companies. I am a manager at the company and a victim of overt gender discrimination from a district level manager. The situation ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Can an employer reduce your hours /salary after 10 years of employment
Hi There, Can an employer reduce your hours /salary after 10 years of employment to a part-time without notice. applies to New York · 1 answer

Exempt Status
Hello, If you ask your employer what your status is, exempt or Non-exempt are they required to tell you? If they are what can you do if your employer refuses to tell you? Because it will raise questio... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Hello, my name is Elizabeth, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Michigan. Was recently let go from position as an independent contractor(I paid my own taxes). I believe I signed a non compete. I can not get a hold of my file. If I did sign, is it enforc
Is non compete enforceable for massage therapist as independent contractor in Michigan? applies to Michigan · 1 answer

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

Can I receive unemployment during my non compete period?
Was working at a company for a while and decided I wanted to be closer to family. Accepted a position at another company, but it is a direct competitor of my previous employer. I signed a non compete ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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 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

Am i getting cheated?
I am a store manager for a farm parts retail store I was put on salary income, and i only get paid for 80 hours every two weeks regardless if i work 100 hours, but if i work less lets say 60 hours i a... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

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

I have been with company for over 17 years. The last 9 n half I have been a manager. I had to have 2 shoulder surgeries n when I got released to return to work my boss said I was being demoted because of missing for surgery. I have pretty much perfect att
I recently had to have 2 shoulders and was off work. I have doctor statements of everything. I have been with this company over 17 years for the past 9 and a half I been a manager. Never had any issue... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

If my employer went bankrupt and a completely new company buys it out, will my contract carry over?
I have a 90 day notice clause upon leaving, will this still be the case if it's now a completely new company running the show? Can they sue me for breach of contract? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

can an employee be forced to work a shift and be on call that same day
department not H.R is asking non exempt professionls to work 8 hours shift and be on call all night to return to the premises for the next 8 hour shift applies to New York · 1 answer

Califorina stay home order and workplaces
As far as everything going on with the COVID-19 and Califorina issues the stay at home order. My job Is telling us we have to work and if we don't we wont get paid. Our business is non essential. Is t... applies to California · 5 answers

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

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

My husbands boss ....
I am asking for him, as he is at work right now. My husband requested our son's birthday off on April 15th(his birthday is May 30th). His boss approved the day off, and everything seemed fine. Today h... applies to Texas · 2 answers

My offer letter states that my regular hourly shift is 7.5 hours but I worked 8, is that overtime?
In the past months (2) my boss extended to 8 hours with the promise of make it official soon. Now 2 months later he is coming to us saying that we are going back to 7.5 hours a day. My question is: ho... applies to New York · 2 answers

My employer is telling other employees that I talked about them in a text sent to another employee can they do this
My hr department is telling other coworkers that i sent texts to another employee that i was talking about them and trying to get them to wright statements against me can they do that? applies to New York · 1 answer

Two questions regarding pay.
I have two questions regarding pay where I work. My first question is: At one point, any hourly employee working over 40 hours was paid overtime (time and a half) for any time over 40 hours. In an eff... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Does every employer need to give grievances? And pay for it?
My brother passed needed the day off thought I would get paid for it. applies to New York · 1 answer

Our company pays employees 30 minute lunches so overtime doesn't technically start until 42.5 hours worked. Should our offer letters state we pay lunches so overtime pay doesn't start until 42.5 hours for compliance?
Our company pays employees 30 minute lunches so overtime doesn't technically start until 42.5 hours worked. Should our offer letters state we pay lunches so overtime pay doesn't start until 42.5 hours... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can a past RMO recieve unemployment compensation
Hello, I recently disassociated myself from a construction company in which I was the RMO (Responsible managing Officer of the corporation). I was given this title about 4 months ago, but the people I... applies to California · 1 answer

I saw an email my manager sent to another manager stating a very hurtful statement about me. He apologized for the statement. But I explained to him the damage has already been done. I've considered quitting a job I've been on for 9 years. But because I'm
What I can I do when I find an email my manager made a hurtful statement to another manager. He apologize but I told him the damage has been done. I'm considering leaving the job of 9 years. But I'm a... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is it legal to pay another person the commissions that I have earned?
I recently had a job where I earned commissions. Our company recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy so alot of changes were made, including forcing us into new positions that do not pay commissio... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Physicians and the non compete clause
I am a physician that was terminated because of fear of competition. I opened a Saturday clinic over 20 blocks away from the clinic I was employed at because I was losing patients due to the primary o... 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

If I am scheduled to work until 6pm is my boss allowed to make me stay later than that even though it is written down on the schedule that I am out at 6 without any warning ahead of time?
I was scheduled to work until 6pm. I work at a Taco Bell and I was operating the register and when 6pm rolled around I was told I had to stay and count the money in the drawer. Even though I have alwa... applies to New York · 2 answers

Job terminated whil still on Work Comp tretment
I am a senior computer engineer. I was diagnosed with carpol tunnel injury. My company accepted this injury as work related and since then I am on work Comp insurance. I am still going through treatme... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

severance null due to operation/disability???
Severance contract states I must be working on a specific date just been informed by GYN I will be needing a hysterectomy with a normal 2 mos lay up I may NOT be able to BE @ work that specific day. W... applies to California · 1 answer

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

What is the maximum number of hours an employer can keep me for as a part-time worker?
My employer does not have guidelines for how long they can keep a part-time employee. applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this Wrongful Discharge
I worked as Call-Center Team Lead here in Cleveland, Ohio. Several weeks ago my Director brought to my attention a letter that someone sent anonymously to the CEO stating that our new director was rac... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I HAVE DEGENERATE HIP
how can i go about filing law suit against former employer who denied me flma right because i have never used it before and they are assuming i am faking my health problem so i was fired for attendanc... applies to Kansas · 1 answer

I have several factors: I got injured on the job stepping out of office due to no lighting outside missed step and fractured ankle..Doctor put me on modified work but I have been off work on Disability due to severe depression due to the loss of my spouse
Believe I was demoted wrongfully applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

What documentation, if any, is HR required to share with supervisors about employee's on LOA?
I am the Payroll Supervisor/Human Resource individual for two convalescent hospitals in California and my Supervisor, the Administrator of the corporate office facility, would like me to cc supervisor... applies to California · 2 answers

Is my Wife entitled to her accrued vacation after termination!
My wife was just terminated from her position in Sellersville, Pa. She had about 135 hours of earned vacation on the books. However, when she was terminated, her employer stated that she isn't entitle... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

CAN I BE FIRED FOR MISSING WORK DUE TO MY ASTHMA
I have had several problems with my asthma over the past year resulting in me missing some time from work now and then. I have been taken off work a couple of times by my doctor and I have given those... applies to California · 3 answers

Can 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 they change my pay or force me to do dangerous work?
I am a office employee who is made to do several wharehouse job's and maintence work because I am a man. I am am not covered under wharehouse insurance and feel I am in danger of getting hurt. Also my... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can i be fired for an asthma attack
I was recently let go from work due to me having an asthma attack at the job was forced to go to the hospital and when i tried to return was told i could not an was consider a liability applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

severance package rights in case of quitting
I have been working for the same company for ten years as a manager and would like to quit. Do I have the right for a severance package if I quit or do I get it only if I get fired? applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

as a nj employee can i take njfmla to care for my adult daughter who will have a c section.
my employer says "no" unless she is mentally challenged, which she is not. thanks applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

I had a car accident 4 years ago. 1 year ago I started having serious back pain and I was fired
My doctor says my back pain is directly related to what I do at work. I even have medical clearance to work as long as I go to physical therapy. However, my boss says it has nothing to do with work bu... applies to New York · 1 answer

is it legal to withhold first pay check in florida
withholding first paycheck applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can 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

Could you sue against a city for wrongful termination? Coud you sue for punitive damages?
The foundation is whistleblowing for reporting losses, wastage, and fraudulent coverup by its audit director. I later faced retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and finally terminated via skelly w... applies to California · 2 answers

Should I file a claim if I was verbally given a promotion and not paid retroactively 4 months later?
I was verbally told by my manger that I received the promotion I applied for in August of 2016. I never received an offer letter or signed any paper acknowleding the promotion. Once my raise was final... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Can an employer give away employee services, without compensating them?
If I am an personal trainer at a large gym and I get paid per client (at a rate individually decided by ourselves), can my employer give away training sessions without compensating me? My gym continua... applies to Florida · 1 answer

if a position was miss classified as being hourly when it should be exempt, can you re-classify the position?
We have a group of employees that have basically the same position responsibilities. The position had been classified as being hourly. I believe that this is incorrect and wish to convert them as bein... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

Time clock hours don't count
Our company has a policy of rounding all time clock entries by 10 minutes in their favor. So, all of us could be donating as much as 20 minutes each day to the company. It really becomes a problem whe... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Fired after giving notice of resignation - what can I do?
Once an employee turns in his/her resignation is it illegal for the employer to lay the employee off? applies to Ohio · 3 answers

Can a supervisor demand an employee to work an extra 8 hour shift ?
My son was told by his supervisor that he HAD to work another 8 hour shift ion top of his regular 8 hours, and has to return to work for his regular 8 hour shift. first 8 hrs. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Dem... applies to Connecticut · 2 answers

CAN I BE TERMINATED IF I REFUSE TO COOPERATE?
I WAS AWAY ON VACATION AND 2 CO-WORKERS OVERHEARD AND RECORDED THE OFFICE MANAGER AND ANOTHER ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSING ME IN A "NOT SO NICE WAY" I APPROACHED THE OFFICE MANAGER ON THE ISSUE AND TODAY ... applies to New York · 1 answer

MONEY FOR ACCRUED SICK TIME
CAN I COLLECT MONEY FOR ACCRUED SICK TIME AFTER GETTING FIRED? applies to California · 2 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

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

not allowed to return to work
i am employed as a contract employee (court attendant) and recently encountered a situation with a co-worker that resulted in my asking the supervisor for a transfer from what i believed a harraring s... applies to California · 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

I was denied a job because I have a Dr's appointment once a month. Can an employer do that?
I received a job offer and excepted the job offer over the phone. I notified employer that I have a Dr's appointment once a month. I would be gone for two hours. I was called back and denied the job. applies to Florida · 1 answer

fired while on workers comp.
while on workers comp my job fired me saying they eliminated my position, i have worked there for 15 years and my position cannot be eliminated, impossible, someone else is doing my job right now, is ... applies to California · 2 answers

minor crime removel from permanent record
I have looking for a job and am currently unemployed. Years ago i stupidly jumped a turnstile in the subway and got arrested. This arrest is now comming up on my background checks when i go for jobs a... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

My employer had been drinking heavily on the day in question. He messed with breakers causing my order not to go through to the kitchen. After 20 mins I asked where it was and the food was never made. My boss gave me two options; I could either pay for th
I repeatedly checked in the kitchen to see if the food was up and I was told that the ticket never came up. Tom had already been drinking and belligerent to other employees at that point.I went to che... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

What defines a client
My old company which I left on what I thought was good terms, is making noise about enforcing my non compete. I was in sales for an IT consulting company, and I am now more focused on recruiting. Am I... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I worked for a company and never signed a non compete agreement. I recently quit because and have started my own business in the same field. The owner of the company I used to work for has stated to me that he is going to sue me. I am not sure for what???
I worked for a company and never signed a non compete agreement. I recently quit because and have started my own business in the same field. The owner of the company I used to work for has stated to m... applies to California · 1 answer

can an employer force you to do the job you did before you got hurt on the job
what if i told that i cant do the job i did before i got hurt and cant lift heavy applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

docking pay for late clock in
Dear MEL, I have two questions. I am employed by a small company (employing approximately 30 people) and they have recently enacted a new late policy. The policy is as follows; If an employee is one m... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

can my boss fire me for being sick
I am a single Mom and my boss fires any one who calls in sick even if you have to go to the hospital .I work as a caregiver alone 24 hr shifts I hae an abcessed tooth ans d swo;;en would not let e me ... applies to Oregon · 1 answer

US Employer overseas Separation Agreement
I am a US citizen, working overseas for a US employer. My role was made redundant due to company downsizing (which I am ok with). My current place of residence (country A) is different from my place o... applies to New York · 1 answer

can you legally be terminated for refusing to sign an "exclusive right to represent" document?
three weeks ago I was terminated from my job as a sub-contractor working on a PA state project. The project and many others are currently up for re-bid under one large state request for proposal. The ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

Severance trick
I understand a severance package may be non negotiable. Is it necessary to outline this term in the language of the package? Is it proper to offer wages owed to me as a part of a package? It is an amo... applies to New York · 1 answer

Overtime?
I am an hourly employee. The auto dealership I work for has a policy, which I have never seen, stating that all overtime must be approved by your department's manager. I'm not sure if that policy is l... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can my employer convert all stff to Exempt to cut out our overtime?
Hello, I am an employee of a small Houston based oilfield company. I have read all about FSLA and still have questions. My employer is switching all office staff over to Exempt from Non Exempt status.... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

Salary Half Time
I am an Administrative Assistant for a seasonal manufacturing company. We are required to work overtime as dictated by our corporate headquarters. However, I was hired in as "Salary Half Time". This m... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Salary vs. Hourly
I am an hourly employee. My hourly wage is determined by $25000 a year, so it comes out to $12.02 an hour. When I am paid they just divide my $25000 by 24 or twice a month and that is what I am paid, ... applies to California · 1 answer

What are my rights when working with a disabled co-worker?
A co-worker is "claiming" disability and is often out of the office and I have to do her work. I work for a large company and I'm sure they're afraid she will sue for discrimination thru ADA. I don't ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

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

Hostile work environment
What situations other than sexual harrassment can signify a hostile work environment? WHAT ARE FORMS OF RETALIATION? applies to Illinois · 1 answer

non-compete compliance
My non-compete states that I can not contact anybody who has been a client of my former firm in the last 3 years. I was one of 25 salespeople. Should I ask for a list of all of their clients for the l... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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

I quit my job during a new pay period it states in the handbook if you quit without a 2 weeks notice anytime worked will be dropped to min. wage is this legal to do if so wouldn't apply to the pay period you quit in not the one that was already worked and
I only worked a job for 2weeks because I didn't like the profanity that was used in that environment. The pay period had ended and a new one had started. In their hand book it states a 2week notice is... applies to Florida · 2 answers

What can i do if i don't not have a year of previous work with my employer because of a layoff i was
applies to Pennsylvania · 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

applied and accepted a position and they gave me a lower position
I applied for a job in PA as a Senior Test Analyst. I went for the interview and got a call that I was accepted for the position. We got down to negotiating and I asked for more than they offered (the... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Exempt employee being paid hourly. Is this legal?
Hello - I am classified as an exempt employee for a professional services firm, computer related. My employer requires me to turn in time sheets for both payroll and billing purposes. If there is a pr... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

I am a marketing director and salaried employee. My employer was very flexible in the past 2 years regarding allowing me to work from home when need be and not micromanaging hours. in this new year, my employer is trying to make sure I work 40 hours every
treating a salaried employee as an hourly non exemp employee applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

if i can be fired for not working mandatory ot can i take vacation time on the over time day
we work every weekend and get writen up for not coming in applies to New York · 1 answer

vacation pay
I am terminating my employment on Friday, 12/17/2004, making my last day Friday, 12/31/2004. If I wait until Monday, December 20, 2004 before terminatating, i.e., giving two weeks notice, making my la... applies to Texas · 2 answers

We have a point system at work. Is it legal to get points for using a paid sick day with I doctor note. And I'm never sick, so I don't abuse it
I work at capstone nursing home. Are point system changes on a daily basis. 12 puts is termination. Each sick day is 1 pt. If you clock in a second late or early you get a half a point each time. They... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Salary questions
My employer pays us two weeks in arrears. Currently we are behind by one paycheck. Although we are in the computer field, and called "salaried", we must keep time records. In certain circumstances, we... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Should we get paid for putting on the company uniform?
If an employer provides your work uniforms, and has them cleaned and delivered to a locker at your work place, do they have to allow you time to put them on and take them off on company time. If so wh... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

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 took on an additional 40 hr job while still doing mine with no extra pay increase
Recently the other office girl quit and I was assigned her complete job title along with mine. No extra payment compensation was given so I now do 80 hours of work in a 40 hour workweek. I also am not... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Illegal paycut?
I have been working as a third shift waitress for over a year. When I was hired I was told I was getting paid $8 an hour from 10-8am and that I was getting paid this because along with serving I also ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

retaliation or whistle blowing ?
Since filing complaints against my supervisor, my position with my company have become unbearable. Since raising the question of sexual harrassment by my supervisor against employees within the organi... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

overtime pay for more than a eight hour day
I have two questions about overtime. First, if i,m a hourly employee and work more than a eight hour day am I intitled to overtime pay of time and a half. Which I am not recieving from my employer.Sec... applies to California · 2 answers

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

I am a service engineer who has been based out of my home for a company that I have been employed by for 23 years. I was told that I can only charge for overtime on billable jobs and for non billable jobs I would be paid just straight time and not time an
I am based out of my house in Quakertown Pa and work for a company in Geneva IL applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am on light duty for a shoulder injury. Now my back is hurting. Do I report this? And to whom?
I am a bedside registered nurse on a busy cardiac floor in an acute care hospital. I sustained shoulder injury 2014. Long story short, Oct 2015 I had a flare up and was unable to return to full duty. ... applies to California · 1 answer

holding 1st paycheck
if your work somewhere over 36 yrs and they held your 1st check can you get it and enterest if your still working applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I 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

Due to Covid-19, my employment in PA stopped. UC application was denied.
In PA, my application for UC was denied because I didn't meet the credit weeks in my base year. I am not working due to school closure from Covid-19. Can an exception be made, or will these requiremen... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

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

what do I do about unfair pay for a company I have worked for almost 5 years?
I have been working for this company for almost 5 and have only received 3 raises with in that time period. I am a full-time stock management employee, paid hourly and receiving about 3 dollars less t... applies to California · 1 answer

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

manager gave employee cocaine
My girlfriend's manager offered her cocaine and she accepted. Over the next couple of months she became heavily involved in cocaine use as 2 managers for this company suppliedsoldgave her it. When I f... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Any help would be greatly appreciated
If my employer is requiring me to take job related college courses does he 1. Have to pay me? 2. If the class is after I have worked eight hours in one day am I entitled to overtime? 3. Does he have t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

Legal Counsel in Austin, TX
Do you have legal counsel in Austin, TX who specilizes in Employment laws? Is he or she certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization? applies to Texas · 1 answer

Is there a federal law that allows management to remove nonexempt employees from federal service for taking overtime and all exempt employees to remain employed when they take overtime?
I was the timekeeper technician that input timesheets into the DISA system for federal employees, but there were 18 supervisors that gave me the timesheets for employees they supervised as well as the... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Forced/ Rushed Non-compete under threat of termination.
My C.O has just recently updated its non compete. They are forcing the sales force to sign immediately under threat of termination. How long do I have to have to look over this document or get it to l... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I am being asked to resign or be terminated. What are my rights?
I have been working at my job for 5 months and my boss has told me that she does not think I am the right fit for this position. I spoke with HR and he said I can resign with 4 weeks notice and get my... applies to New York · 1 answer

are there any mitigating factors which would nullify the employers rights in a non-compete cause?
If an employer has impeded the ability for an employee to conduct business, because of lack of merchandise, lack of credit from distributors., lack of financial support to the running of the business,... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

back pay in il
My name is Eric i work for a video store. I was told by my supervisor that i can not get retroactive pay. The company does not do that. I was wondering if that was legal or not to refuse back pay. applies to Illinois · 3 answers

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

Can i filelawsuit if manager is unfair & starts treating differently
My manager started disliking me after I talked back to him since he had different treatment to other team members vs me. t got worse & then he stopped helping giving directions to me in the project. I... applies to New Jersey · 1 answer

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

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

Is there a way I can protect myself from a boss who is targeting me?
I complained to HR on three occasions regarding my boss. The third time I went to them was due to my boss finding out I had complained twice before and she had begun retaliating against me. She is sti... applies to Georgia · 1 answer

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

is there a law about sexuality discrimination at the workplace pertaining to GLTB?
Working on revised policies - is there a law in Ohio that can be sited in our policy about sexuality preference discrimination or harrassment in the workplace? Any information would be appreciated as ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Discrimination or Favoritism?
In April 2008, I accepted a position of Account Sales Manager with my employer. After a month in the position, I knew the physical and time requirements made this an a rough if not impossible long ter... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is it legal to be required to take conference calls for work at home on your phone and not be paid?
My wife is a non salary, hourley paid employee as a teller at a bank. She has been told she must take a weekly conference call at home on her phone without being paid for her time or phone minutes. I ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

teminated for points , one while in hospital other while workmans comp
I have just found out my hashimoto's endocrine disorder is considered a disability. I was terminated with point system. I was given 1 point for a hospitalization they said wasn't covered and 1 point w... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Overtime for orientation meeting
If an employee works 37 hours and attends a meeting for 6 hours, are we required to pay him overtime for the 3 hours (40 regular and 3 overtime). All employees had to attend an orientation for 6 hours... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

I was on salary at this company in the state of ohio and they changed me back to hourly for already worked hours with out informing me that they were doing so.
I was put on salary at my work place and then they came to me and said they were changing my wages back to hourly but xome to find out they changed my wages two weeks befor consulting me that they wer... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My employer did not win bid, contract ends, they state they do not have to pat accrued pto time
New contractor will be taking over on May 21st. Our contractor states they will not pay our pto time that we have already accrued. Is this legal? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I quit and receive unemployment?
I have worked for a company for a couple of years and have undergone many troubles: temporary pay cuts, temporary and involuntary pay deferrals that remain unpaid, broken agreements, and doing more th... applies to New York · 1 answer

I 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

Can I be sued for publishing a book about the industry I work in
Short and sweet. I work as a valet right now. I am also a published writer I want to write a book giving visitors tips covering things that I have seen trouble guests over my 25 years in the tourism i... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Medical Privacy at Work
My employer is shopping health insurance and has asked each employee to complete a thorough medical history questionnaire. I understand that an insurance company would require this for underwriting, h... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

my employer is closing their office but is moving to another location. They will not be able to pay me for the duration of 8 weeks while they are renovating. Technically, i am unemployed but i'm also promised a position once they are finished and ready to
worked at office for 7 years. employer is closing this location and company and will be opening a new company at a new location. they need to renovate the new office and during that time they can not ... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I found a letter from my boss offering my job to somebody else
Two months ago i found my job in the newspaper my boss denial ,yesterday I was working late i found a letter offering my job to someone else I call sick today I dont know what to do? applies to New York · 1 answer

I am due to have heart surgery on 9/3. Short term disability doesn’t pay but $170 weekly. Can my employer lay me off so I can collect unemployment during this time? I’d that legal?
I am having heart surgery on 9/3 and will be on short term disability. Is it possible for my employer to lay me off do as I may collect unemployment during this time as well? Is it legal for them to d... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

relocation contract
I am in a relocation contract that requires me to reimburse the company for the relo funds plus gross up taxes should employment terminate for any reason within 6mo or less at 100% repayment. It also ... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

Non payment, 1099 work
I am a handyman in Nh. I do apartment turnovers. For the past two years I have been submitting my invoices and when I get paid the total due is not the same as what I submitted. They are deducting mon... applies to New Hampshire · 1 answer

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

Non-Compete regarding staffing services in AZ
I recently resigned as VP of Recruiting for an AZ-based recruiting firm that specialized in medical and technology staffing. About 4 months prior to resigning an old family friend asked me to do some ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Is it legal to be terminated after giving 2 weeks notice?
Just gave my 2 weeks notice with current employer and he terminated me on the spot, I am curious if there is any sort of compensation to make up for the 2 weeks I am unemployed. applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Company taking away earned vacation after employee has enjoyed this vacation time for many years
Is a company allowed to take vacation time away from an employee after the time has been earned and the employee has been using this time for many years? My dad has worked for a certain company since ... applies to Illinois · 3 answers

paycheck stubs handled outside of human resources
I was recently laid off with severance as my position was eliminated from the company's organizational structure. Working in Information Technology, it is normal procedure to remove an employee on the... applies to Texas · 1 answer

overtime with different stores same company
I was wondering i was working for a franchise company that has 5 different stores. I worked at 3 of their different locations and received 3 separate paychecks 1 for each store. I get paid bi-weekly. ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Discontinuation of services before end of job contract.
I am having a contract agreement of 2 years minimum with my employer which mentions that in the event I quit my job before 2 years I will have to pay a penalty of 3 Months Salary. The Scenario now is ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Today I was scheduled from 5 am untill 1245 pm but do to me having overtime my boss told me instead of taking a half hour break I have to take a 1 hour break and work a split shift is the against the law
Today I was scheduled from 5 am untill 1245 pm but do to me having overtime my boss told me instead of taking a half hour break I have to take a 1 hour break and work a split shift is the against the ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was demoted from current position as a Manager to Sales with no reason other than clear descrimination. How can I fight this?
I was demoted from a Manager to go back Sales. Obvious descrimination on the newly appointed director with who I had a disagreement a year ago. I was also cheated out of my pay. As a female Manager, I... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Wronfully Terminated and no Union help, Iranian U.S. citizen
My wife is from Iran. She is 47 years old and a U.S. citizen. She was also a Union member. She was fired from her company after two years for using up her occurences alloted for the year. She had been... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

lunch breaks
i just started to in a big retail chain in ohio i would like to know if there is any 0hio law that lunch breaks not given to me if i work more than 8 hours i ask and they said did not have people to c... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

My bonus fell as a result of my pregnancy. Is that lawful?
I work in the HR/Compensation department for a large corporation. I recently received a bonus that reflected average performance. Being disappointed, I pursued discussions with my management, to find ... applies to California · 2 answers

Am I eligible for unemployment?
My employer, Kmart is closing and if you are over 50 yrs of age with 10 yrs of service they are classifying you as "retirement-unit closing" rather than just store closing or unemployed. I have asked ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

i 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

Is a 28% pay cut (or you can quit) grounds for constructive discharge?
Should I call an employment attorney? My boss informed me I may no longer have the position I occupy with no reference to any performance issues; he just "doesn't want" someone in the job. The job wil... applies to New York · 1 answer

What detail needs to be included in an EEOC charge?
I understand that the EEOC charge should have the basis of discrimination, the adverse action, name of the employer and immediate supervisor. I don't know if the reasons for discrimination such as dis... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

I resigned from my current job and my last day was November 29, 2004. I then requested a delay of r
Is this legal? "fault" for being unemployed, and Can I collect unemployment? applies to New York · 1 answer

How long does an employer have to mail a severance check after the severance package was signed by
Was forced to signed severance package on the 15th of the month. The paperwork was ready, but the check was not. Was told the manager who works out of state would mail the check to a manager who is on... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

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

Typical Length of Time at one client
I have a quick question regarding the testing for independent contractor v. Employee Status. I have reviewed the IRS 20-factor test for determining if an individual can be an independent contractor. A... applies to California · 2 answers

New job responsibility imposed by Employer
I work as a Sr. Telecommunications Specialist in the IT dept. where I was hired to do a specific job relating to the company's voice systems and devices, (I'm paid salary, not hourly). In an effort to... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

If an employer sends an employee to training are they required to pay for travel time
I was required to go to training in Denver which is 55 miles from my normal work station is my employer required to pay travel time. applies to Colorado · 2 answers

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

My employer owes me $50K and terminated my contract
I have a employment contract with my employer. He terminated the contract without cause,and has informed me that he was not going to pay $50,000 commissions he owes plus other compensation. What would... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Witness collaborate sex harrassment but HR says they didn't.
What are my rights if the HR person investigating my sexual harrassment complaint lies and tells me that none of the witnesses collaborated my story, when infact they did?? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Employment contracts - will it protect me?
Under what scenario would you recommend an employment contract? What protection does this provide for the employee? applies to Texas · 1 answer

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

What actions can be taken to get unpaid commission?
I am no longer with this company. It was standard practice that when anyone else left they were paid their commission up to 6 months after their departure. I went to work for a competitor. I did not h... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

Denied overtime while on light duty
Background: -Work 12 hour shifts--consequently, one day every two weeks I have an 8 hour day in order to work 80 hours every two weeks -Was injured on duty -Was denied regular overtime on my last 8 ho... applies to Nevada · 1 answer

Non complete agreement signed in China
I signed a employment non-complete agreement in China, restricting me to work for a competitor for 6 months. Is the agreement signed in China enforcable in NYC? Thanks Charles applies to New York · 2 answers

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

Lawyer needs lawyer.
In January I left my employ with a Chicago law firm and moved to a new job in Tucson AZ. Part of my compensation at my old firm (7 attorneys)involved an annual bonus which, due to poor record keeping ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

NEEDED AT HOME
I HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD SON WHICH HAS ADHD AND IS FAILING SCHOOL I NEED TO BE HOME TO GIVE HIM LOTS OF HELP CAN I QUIT MY JOB AND RECIVE UNEMPLOYMENT ? HE FIGHTS OTHER CHILDREN ETC... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Concialiation in a discrimination case
Hi, I recentely received a "reasonable cause letter" from the EEOC, the agency found that it is more likely than not that my employer discriminated and retaliated against me, it states the reasons for... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

If a TNphysician severence agreement binds him to Colorado law is he immune from Non-Compete Clause?
I am currently in law school and this question boggles me. My father, a TN peditrician was laid off without cause and wasoffered a severence agreement that binds him to laws of Colorado. Colorado's st... applies to Colorado · 1 answer

discrimination /retaliation or both
The company I worked for was sold on April 1st 2006 The regional manager for the new company came aboard and started making decisions based on what the old supervisor suggested to him for example " th... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Worried to be terminated I used racial harassment instead of racial discrimination.
I was a contract worker for Medical manufacturing company for 6 months. I filed a discrimination case against the company through EEOC. The Medical Company denies my allegations and denies that I was ... applies to California · 1 answer

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

Injured, fired and stiffed. Now what?
I was injured on a construction job, was fired by employer while in the hospital. Employer refused to pay commissions owed. Owner promptly died. Now what? applies to California · 1 answer

Can 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

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

sexual harrassment, retaliation, discrimination
I am a city employee. I made a sexual harrassment claim against a council member to my supervisor. There was a short investigation by the city attorney and was told that because the council member had... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Forced to sign non-compete or lose year end bonus
My employer has just sent out a very broad non compete (2 years, globally) to limit me from working for a like company. The email states that my 2004 bonus and 2004 options will be witheld unless I si... applies to Texas · 2 answers

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

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

noncompete legal?
I recently went for a job interview and got the job, with another company that offers me 1 1/2x the salary that my current employer pays me. My current boss threatened me with saying he will take lega... applies to New York · 1 answer

hostile work enviorment
My girlfriend has been battling cancer for over two years. She also is prone to seizures due to her condition. She works at an adult day care center. The first year she worked there the management was... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

what laws guide overtime pay
where can laws be found on labor? applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I was working under a W2 on a 6 month contract. When the contract ended I took another position on a night shift. After 2 weeks I can no longer continue working these hours, can I still claim unemployment from my previous employer?
Both positions were on W2's and I would be leaving the second job of my own accord. applies to California · 1 answer

Can an employer revoke vacation time after it has been earned?
My mother-inlaw works in Mesa, AZ as a nurse practitioner for a family practice medical office. She has been employed there for 17 years. She has been earning vacation time the same way and at the sam... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can an employer hire for the same position after they told you it was eliminated due to a reorganization? Isn't there a 6-8 month waiting period to rehire someone for that position?
I was laid off a month ago and then they hired an employee from my competitor. applies to California · 2 answers

hired @ salary, paid hourly
i was hired at a salary position, then was told after 6 months that the policy is changing, we are still 'salary' but if we miss time we are docked that time from our 'salary' pay. We are not alowed t... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

domestic violence situation - wrongful termination
am in a domestic violence situation. i have an order of protection against my soon to be ex husband whom i left his house. he then retaliated and wrote a unanimous letter to my company. my company sus... applies to New York · 1 answer

employee declines light duty job offer - can they be terminated
offered employee a light duty position in order to get them back to work - but they declined - do they keep their position until released back to work? Do they continue to receive any money if they de... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Commissions and Parole Agreements
I am working under what amounts to a parole agreement to be paid commissions of 11% on sales in a retail/construction business. The original proposal I signed and returned to my employer crossing out ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this considered worked time and payable by employer?
My employer has fixed rules for the use of vehicles. We are not allowed to go to resturants or stores during meal periods or breaks unless in passing during the scheduled meal period. The employer tel... applies to Florida · 1 answer

money owed on promised raise?
Am owed money for the months I waited for a raise granted in nov. 2000 but not received until may 2001? I was promised I would get my raise and the retro after the "new system" was in place...I receiv... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

While I was on disability for a surgery, My employer kept calling and writing my Dr.'s office to obtain information about me, but never asked me directly how I was. Because she went to the same Dr. she tried to get information from them. I feel this was h
I went out for a procedure originally expected to take 4 weeks to recover. Due to the alignment of my hip and knee, I was given 4 additional weeks off. All docoments were sent to my employer asap to g... applies to California · 1 answer

Question on suspension
My district manager suspended me, he said I was showing inappropriate texts. I have never been wrote up. And when he suspended me I still was not wrote up or told what the text was applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

part-time employee rights
Is it legal for a classified part-time employee to repeatedly work fulltime hours without being given fulltime benefits? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

Reductuton in wages anytime and selectively
Can they reduce salaries at any time and raise it to what is in contract anytime. Question: My employer (located in Atlanta, GA) reduces pay of some employees selectively coz they are not at the clien... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

religion
Do I have to prove that my religion is my religion? applies to New York · 1 answer

DOCTOR WITH A NO COMPETE CONTRACT ISSUE.
Mel, I am a chiropractor in Illinois who is an independent contractor within another chiro's office. (I own my patient base he provides space and staff for a 8900/mo fee) Recently I became injured and... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

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

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

Unused Vacation TIme Arizona
I was recently terminated from my job of 22 months without reason. I have 55.50 hours of unused vacation time that I believe I am owed. I am researching but find different answers from different websi... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can I be fired due to mental health issues?
Can I be fired from my job due to a mental health issue? If not, I feel that I am being set up to be fired anyway for other fabricated reasons. Do I have any recourse? Also, I recently asked for a cop... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

what is the maximum amount of hours an employee is to work?
Is there a limit on how many hours an employee can work? Was scheduled a 12 hour shift - but picked up 4 additional hours voluntarily to help cover shifts - is this permitted? applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Changing Non-Competes
Quick question about Non-Compete Agreements. I work for a company that requires a non-compete agreement to be signed. There was a problem with the original agreement so a second agreement is being wri... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

No-hire provision; not a non-compete situation.
Hello, I have read through many of your Non-compete questions, but my question is a bit different.I have been working for a Contract Research Organization in the pharmaceutical industrey for about a y... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

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

My employer is eliminating my job on September 12, 2021. They're offering me a step down position at a lower rate of pay. Can I collect unemployment if I don't accept the step down position?
Worked for Kroger 35 years and my position is being eliminated on Sept 12 2021. applies to Colorado · 1 answer

This job was a non union position.
After 13 years and 11 months of service,my supervisory position was eliminated in March of 2003,and filled by a younger employee making less money as a team leader. At the time of being let go I was 4... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

job titles and duties
applies to Georgia · 1 answer

Does the FFCRA apply to an employer that has 5-8 employees?
Does the law apply to employer that have 5-10 employee? I work in construction company. My employer is telling me they are not going to pay me. applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

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

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

Compensation for 24 hour coverage?
Does my company have the authority to enforce 24 hour coverage without any compensation. applies to New York · 1 answer

I work for a cable tv company in a telemarketing position where we autodial out to customers to acquire new and/or reacquire past customers on a pool money commision structure including salary. There is inbound calling as well to a minimum. Is it legal fo
This is a strictly outbound telemarketing sales, leads are loaded into an autodialer and occasionaly we get inbound callbacks from customers which are not routed by extensions, we have to rely on reps... applies to New York · 1 answer

Overtime
I work for a bank and became a salaried employee when I became one of the managers in the branch. I have never had any employee report to me, and my job description is sales, non-commissioned. I am re... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Do employers have to track salaried, NON-EXEMPT employee hours?
I believe I am NOT an exempt employee, while I am a computer programmer, I am only paid about 25$ per hour, but am paid on a salaried basis. My question is, is my employer required to track my hours a... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true?
I'm in Florida. I am an inside sales consultant. My employer states I cannot work from home because I have to be an hourly paid associate. Is this true? applies to Florida · 1 answer

Is it legal for an employer to request mandatory overtime from non-exempt (hourly) employees over the weekend and make it policy that if the employees cannot do the OT they must use their accrued PTO time? State is Florida.
Is it legal for an employer to request mandatory overtime from non-exempt (hourly) employees over the weekend and make it policy that if the employees cannot do the OT they must use their accrued PTO ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Job termination during pregnancy
I'm six months pregnant working with a company since more than 8 months as a Computer Software Engineer. Right now my probation period is going on, as I was moved to another group in January 2002. Ear... applies to California · 2 answers

Pregnancy discrimination?
I have worked for my employer for 17 1/2 years. After being hit by a car I was put on temporary disability. I was told two weeks later I was getting a 10% pay cut due to the economy even though no one... applies to California · 2 answers

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

The Union has delayed my grievance process since 4/2012 and we still have not gone to arbitration.
I have been working with my union since 3/12 the Employer has not followed the MOU or the Grievance process the union is also in process for new contract and keeps delaying arbitration even though I h... applies to California · 1 answer

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

I was discharged from my managment position and offered a minimum wage job. How do I not accept the
I was an assistant Marketing Director. I was discharged and a man was hired and started the next day. I was given no reason. I asked if I was fired and my boss said no we have a minimum wage position ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

legality og hiring 10 part time employees rather than 5 full time employees to avoid paying benifits
applies to California · 1 answer

Overtime Exemption Qualifications
I recently read about a class action suit in California against Siebel Systems filed by a former Software Engineer: http://www.dicksonross.com/sys-tmpl/ibsiebelclassactionib/ It seems quite odd to me ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Employer not fulfilling termination clause
I was an at-will employee with an employment agreement that stated "The Company shall provide at least 3 months notice prior to termination unless it would be for cause or if the company were to exper... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Retention agreement - what happens if I do not sign?
I have been verbally told my position is being eliminated and sent to another facility (out of the state). I was also verbally told that I will receive 60-days notice of my end date, what the severanc... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is my employer required to honor promises made in writing on job offer letters?
My job offer letter indicated that I was supposed to receive a review on July 17th, 2008. It is now August 3rd, 2009 and I have yet to receive my review despite my attempts at reminding my employer of... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

Scope of geographic limits in non-compete
I recently left a sales position due to my position being eliminated and moved into a vp position (sales & marketing) at another company roughly 100 miles away in a similar business (security services... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

I'm a department head (manager) at a hotel and base in the NYC salary law i'm supposed to have an increase. But my manager in order to save money is thinking on take me from salary pay and put me on hourly pay. Is it this lawful?
Manager and Human Resource are trying to in certain way demote me to save money and not give me the raise that by law I'm supposed to have. Can you help me to find out if this is lawful or not? applies to New York · 1 answer

Can my employer make me resign?
I had a simular question but this one is slightly diffrent. I am employed and have been empoled for 10 years, in a company of 20 employees. In december i had to use my my disability insurance for a me... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Salaried time requirements
Is there a limitation to the hours that can be required of a salaried employee? Is it governed by level of pay and responsibilities of the job? If so, where would I find this information? applies to Ohio · 2 answers

I 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

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

Freind and Sextual harrasment
Im the president of a small corporation. I have a female mananager That I knew personally (freinds) before I hired her. She always gave me personaladive on my relationship for example Your girlfreind ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

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

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

dont understand my rights
I got a call from HR today and he stated that I no longer have a position. That I am not terminated but when I come back to work they will try to find me something to do. While I still out do my benef... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Do I have an argument for any kind of retribution?
I was hired as a senior manager for a consulting firm of 50 people. The company consists of 47 woman and 3 men. I was subordinate to only the CEO. Everyone in the company has a signed employment at wi... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

I signed a non compete contract what to do now?
I'm a groomer been grooming for years. I started at a store in town for grooming I signed a non compete contract and now I want to quit and start my own business. The contract said I can't groom withi... applies to Florida · 1 answer

wrongful termination
I was termintated from my employer after 5 years of exceptional work history for missing deadlines from a female supervisor. Prior to her promotion I never recieved any type of disicplinary action fro... applies to Texas · 1 answer

What can I do to protect my commissions once I resign?
I am planning to resign from my present sales job which compensates me with salary and commission.how can I be assured that my present company will pay all commissions do on shipped orders, and on ope... applies to New York · 2 answers

Is this non-compete enforceable?
I signed a non-compete that seems to state I would be compensated an extra $100 beyond my future compensation for signing but I was never paid such money. Could this nullify the contact? Could I be pa... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

So I've been sending my resume ALL OVER!primarily looking for stay at home jobs. So I'm approached by 3 separate companies promising me upfront money to create a mini office in my home equipped with laptop and a score of equipment and software. They went
I would like to know if I can use for false representation ? applies to New York · 1 answer

We were informed that only half of our earned vacation time would be rolled over at the end of the year. Is this legal in California?
Our company made changes in how we accrue our vacation time but has now made it to where whatever amount of time is left at the end of the year, only half would roll over to the following year. They s... applies to California · 1 answer

My husband was fired last weekafter 25 years. He was paid his final wages that day but no vacation pay that was still on the books. 7 days according to his payroll person. How can he recover it? His ex boss wont budge.
His payroll person admitted he still has 7 days vacation on the books but one of the owners told her dont pay it because he rejoined carpenters union 5 years ago and the vacation pay theyve been payin... applies to California · 1 answer

Breach of contract
i'm in sales, and i signed an offer letter that stated salary plus commission at 3% with no minimum amount. then my employer comes back stating that i have to get 25,000 a month to bonus. I finally do... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Pregnant and dismissed because of need for light duty work
I am 4 months pregnant and due to some pregnancy complications, my physician wrote a note to my employer requesting "light duty". I work as a nursing assistant in a children's hopital that has granted... applies to Florida · 1 answer

what is Texas law on this matter?
Can a supervisory meetinhg be recorded? I was put out of a meeting for having a tape recorder. applies to Texas · 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

Salary pay deduction
I interviewed with a company that offered me a specific yearly wage that I would be compensated for hourly. When I actually began the job they requested I take a slight pay cut and get a salaried comp... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Can an employer not pay me for partial hours worked when I need to stay late due to my relief help being late?
I work until 11, my relief helper gets there at 11:07. Should I be paid for those 7 minutes I stay extra? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Good evening, I been working for my employer for 5 years. 3 weeks ago they started to cut off hours. I was one of the employee they cut hours when they had another person still getting his 40 hours when he only been working for them less than a year. I ne
Good evening, I been working for my employer for 5 years. 3 weeks ago they started to cut off hours. I was one of the employee they cut hours when they had another person still getting his 40 hours wh... applies to Florida · 1 answer

lay-off employee to not give retention bonus
At the time of hiring, my employment had offered me a retention bonus that get paid out over two years on hiring anniversary dates. Retention agreement T&Cs indicates about it getting forfeited due to... applies to California · 2 answers

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

Unemployment at the end of a contract??
I recently took a 6 month contract to hire position and want to know if I don't get hired on from that employer or other employment - would I be eligible to collect unemployment benefits? This would b... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

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

My employer gave my hours away out of spite, is this bad ethics and should I file for unemployment?
I quit my job in May. My employer asked me at 9:15pm after I was done my shift, to work the next day at 1:45pm. I told her my daughter had a doctors appointment at 3:00pm and I could come in when done... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

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

Non-compete clause after 8 years of employment? Can they make me sign?
In regard to non-compete clauses - my employer of 8 years is NOW asking me to sign a non-compete that would not allow me to work for ANY vendor of laboratory equipment that they may consider a competi... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Government Contractor revising own policy
I work for a gov't contractor, we are under the SCA and are to receive an X amount of vacation time on our 1st anniversary date and ea aniver date there after My employer chose upfront to have their o... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

Can my employer lay me off when I'm on disability? They had to outsource my job because no one could do it. I've been off for 9 months.
I am on medical Disability, hey had to outsource my job because no one could do it. I've been off for 9 months. applies to California · 2 answers

Layoff and wife been pregnancy.
Dear Lawyer, May I ask the question for about my right. My wife just got pregnancy. And I am the only one person work in the family. Are I protected by any law if the employer going to lay off. Best R... applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was discharged from a temporary position for being wrongfuly accused of damaging property.
I was working through a temp agency for a company. I was discharted on August 17, after having worked there since November 2009. I was due to be hired as a full time employee on August 23. I was told ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

my employer owes me for expenses and my consulting fees that are 2 years old can i still recover them
i was first of all release from a company because i was attacked in a home invasion and was not in contact because in hospital. from that home invasion life fall apart. and became homeless as well as ... applies to California · 1 answer

Do Hispanics have civil rights in PA?
Do Hispanic employees have the same civil rights as everyone else regarding discrimination due to race, religion and or illness? For example: #1 Can a Hispanic employee be denied a promotion, demotion... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

If the current employer has "stifled" my career, not allowing for raises, growth opportunities, etc,
I am a senior manager, Director of Operations, for my organization. They were going out of business when I arrived, and we have experienced 62% growth since my arrival. I have asked repeatedly for a r... applies to Texas · 1 answer

contract renewal bonus payment after having left the company
I had a position with an employer that had entailed a signing bonus to be paid after a year of employment and contingent upon staying for another year. I left that company three months ago which was p... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

In PA can my employer change my job position, not the description or title of job, without notifying me of the change, and done so while I was on vacation? When asked why the changes, was given the answer of because changes were made.
Details are clear and concise in question applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Legally tied to my employers tuition retention agreement if they are sold?
My current employer paid for my MBA, and with that, I signed a tuition refund retention agreement for four years after the last tuition paid. I work in Ohio, but, the contract I signed stated "This Ag... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

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

Should I have received a W-2 and reimbursement of FICA and Medicare taxes?
I was laid off in 2010 by my employer and was initially denied unemployment benefits because I had been classified as an independent contractor (without my knowledge). On appeal the ALJ found in my fa... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my employer hold me responsble for an orverbooking?
Is it legal for my employer to make me pay the difference when a rental is found the is more expensive after a double booking? applies to New York · 1 answer

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

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

My management position is being eliminated and I have been offered a much lower position at 2/3rd of my current salary. Can I hold my employer responsible for paying me my current salary since this demotion is through no fault of my own?
My company is consolidating several offices together. Due to this, my position as office manager is being eliminated. The company is creating a new position for someone to oversee the new consolidated... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Is this just?
Got injured on the job which required surgery. It was to my left arm which is also the arm I write with. Two months after surgery my boss wanted to know why I was not working. Tried to go into work wi... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 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

Medical/Dental Benefit Changes for LTD recepients
I've noticed the many responses to acquiring the Benefit SPD and then in finer print the Plan. The latter is much more informative while the Summary is just that - summary and seldomly touches upon al... applies to Massachusetts · 1 answer

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

Enforceability of Non Compete contract
I have worked in the retail automotive industry for twenty five years, two years ago and out of desperation due to the economy, I took a job in "middle management" at a local dealership. The duties an... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Time off denial legal
Can a permanent, per diem, state employee be denied time off even though they are not being paid ? Thank you applies to All States · 1 answer

Can my supervisor get maintenance to unlock my desk and go through my papers as well as take all my mail and go through it without me present. Also did not return my mail
In new your under federal position applies to New York · 1 answer

I have been a permatemp for 7 years, is this legal?
hi, I have been working for an appliance company in Los Angeles, CA. for 7 years. They have me filed as a temporary employee. My pay check from the company says A&S temp. Which is a company owned by t... applies to California · 1 answer

I recently failed probation for the Ca State.i am on UI. On appeal,employer wants letter of resignation. Will this result in payback to UI?
State of Ca. I appealed and received UI. Would I have to payback UI I have collected? applies to California · 1 answer

Can I refused to work on a shift that I did not sign for? I'm a Per Diem staff.
The shift where I usuallly work is hard to fill with staff. Our scheduler placed me on a schedule (because they can't get anyone to work) without asking my consent first. She informed me that I'm sche... applies to New York · 1 answer

Overtime vs Docked pay for a non-exempt Salaried Employee
I'm on salary, but my boss says that any overtime worked is "voluntary" and we need pre-approval before earning overtime pay (although its never been approved in the 2 years I've been here). She said ... applies to Texas · 2 answers

company that I was enployed for just finished buy out process. New ownership has eliminated my position and offerd me a different job which I have refused. I do have a letter from previous employer that states I've been terminated. Can I qualify for unemp
Was terminanted from my privious employer because they sold it. New owners have eliminated my position and have offer me a position that is not suitable on what I was doing before, so I turned down. L... applies to California · 1 answer

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

can earned vacation time be taken away from an employee in new York state
works for a bank in Delaware county new York. what happened the bank added more work details to meet a deadline and the bank decided that in order to meet deadlines all vacations will be eliminated! applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Constructive Discharge
What is the purpose or intent of the Constructive Discharge Statute (Arizona) if successfully proven your employer was in violation of the statute but you cannot seek any recourse from this violation.... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

Non compete is with another company
My fiancee' executed an employment contract in connection with the services he performs, retail design - when he first started working for them approx. 8 years ago. This particular company is duly inc... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

Former employer giving info to 3rd party
I am a loan officer in AZ and recently left one company to go to another. My previous employer has called an appraiser that we have both worked with, and told him many personal lies: What my gross inc... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can an attorney negotiate a severance package if I would like to resign(from current job)?
I felt as if I was discriminated against for the company I currently work for. I written a complaint only for it not to be investigated by the company. After that the problem still some what exist and... applies to New York · 1 answer

Coersion?? & Suspension without pay
I would like to know if it is legal for a supervisor to demand that an employee write a resignation letter but not accept what is written amd being forced to stay at work to write it. Is it legal to b... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Bench policies for consulting companies
I was living in NC when I received an offer from a consulting company in NY. Before accepting the job, I made sure to cover issues (verbally and through email) such as the 'bench' and what would happe... applies to New York · 1 answer

Do I appeal EEOC? Do I accept offer? Do I take right to sue letter?
DO I accept offer from fact finding meeting which EEOC was going to send me with right to sue letter. EMployer offered 1000 I countered with 4000 they offered 1400. Orginal amt asked much much higher ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Possible mistreatment at work.
My work recently demoted me based on the content of my personal web page. Also, they refuse to pay overtime and they will not pay any hours worked on a day that you may have been late. I'm just wonder... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

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

If you resign with 2 weeks notice and the company terminates you before your last day?
If you have accrued vacation & Sick Time shouldn't the company pay you for the time? applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Clocking out for restroom use
Can employer's make you clock out into lunch everytime you have to use the restroom? What I mean is not during your normal lunch time, or break just while you are on production line etc. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Unemployment question- New York
Hello- I had a touch base with my boss a few weeks ago because she was leaving the company. I let her know I did not think the position I was in was a good fit for me and asked if I could use her as a... applies to New York · 1 answer

What are my rights?
Can my employer cut my pay if they demote me for my ilness?They are trying to say I can not perform my required duties in shipping, even though I have my doctor's release letter saying I can return to... applies to Texas · 1 answer

A lot of hours worked, overtime not Paid!!!!!!!
I work in this cleaning company and i get paid by salary plus bonuses plus overtime. My weekly regular pay is $350, bonus $180 and weekly bonus of $105.The thing is that the minimun amount of hours th... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

Non compete signed under duress
I'm a consultant. I worked for a tech company that went bankrupt. We were bought by a new comapny that forced us to sign a non-compete,- if we did not sign it you were fired. We have had layoffs, no b... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Non-compete anti-competitive?
I signed a non-compete agreement with my employer, an ad agency, (Agency A) and was later laid off due to economic conditions. The non-compete forbids me from servicing or soliciting former clients fo... applies to New York · 1 answer

Employment Contract Restrictive Covenant
I work for an IT Consulting firm. The contract that I signed upon taking the position contains a Restrictive Covenant that, in turn, contains a section stating that: during my employment and for a per... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

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

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

hourly
Can a employer after you have been working hourly change it to salary? applies to New York · 1 answer

wanting to stay within my non-compete
I currently work for a company which I am under a non-compete. It states I can not work for any competors nor can I solict any business from the company for 2 years or a 50 mile radius starting on the... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

do i have any legal rights to sue my employer or union
ok after reading all of your answers i understand that hostile work enviroment dosent actually cover a verbally abusive rude disrespectful supervisor but my question is this i filed a complaint with h... applies to New York · 1 answer

I was wrongful terminated by my boss who was intoxicated
My boss showed up to the work site drunk to bully and intimate me. I stay on site and put up with his attitude. I left the site with all my tasks complete AND hand delivered the samples to the lab. He... applies to New York · 1 answer

I am a manager at a locally owned Subway restaurant in Orange County California. Do I qualify for an additional hazard payrate for working under a State of Emergency declaration ? We are open under restrictions, limited hours, take-out & delivery only, et
I am a manager at a locally owned Subway restaurant in Orange County California. Do I qualify for an additional hazard payrate for working under a State of Emergency declaration ? We are open under re... applies to California · 1 answer

Employee handbooks are they contracts?
Does an employee handbook constitute a contract? When a hanbook details actions and/or steps that will be taken before termination and known of those steps were taken is that a violation of a contract... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

vacation/overtime pay
I have recently quit my job. I was not paid for vacation that was not taken, we are paid an overtime check at the end of each month which makes up my base salary and that was not paid. Also the compan... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Appears to be overly restrictive non-compete, trying to understand the legal limitations
The company is a computer solutions company that provides computer stuff -- software, hardware, networks, and consultants. This non-compete appears to restrict: * Working for any company that performs... applies to Florida · 2 answers

I most recently submitted my expenses as well as my consulting fees to my ex employer my ex employer responded back by telling me that it is company policy that I only have three months to submit any expense reimbursement and consulting fees, because my e
The reason for me not submitting my expenses were my life had changed as I slipped into a very very deep deep depression I was under Dr. care and just simply getting out of bed was a chore I was not f... applies to California · 1 answer

I work for a home health care company and only work for one specific client. The client is going to drop this agency I work for and is trying to get all of the nurses to sign with the new agency she has chosen. We all signed a non compete agreement. it sa
We (the nurses) got a letter from the prospective employer stating that we have nothing to worry about and we can go to work for them and not worry about a law suit. The current company sent us a lett... applies to Pennsylvania · 3 answers

Demotion and reduce pay
Been with my employer for 20 years. Been a cancer survivor since 2002. Last bout of chemo was rough and took extra time off to recoup. Now they are telling me that I'm not giving a 100% and they will ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Must work day before & after holiday to get holiday pay
The company I work for gives us certain holidays off with pay. If we don't work the day before or the day after the holiday they won't pay for that holiday. Is this legal? applies to California · 1 answer

mandatory on call
Employer just instituted mandatory on call. 27 hour shift unpaid. Is that legal? 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

Can my employer reduce my salary if I have a contract
I have been working for this company for nearly a year. In the last month he has hired two new office personnell (we only now have 5 employees other than the owner) and he told me that he would be cut... applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

I was looking for a new job and my employer found out about it brought me into a public forum in the kitchen bringing every employee in to the fray about 25 to 30 employees clapping her hands she being the owner of a to restaurant operation clapping her h
This is a fine dining restaurant in Clearwater Beach Florida that was opened in 1948 owned by a family they think they're very powerful and which they are and they treat employees like hell saying the... applies to Florida · 1 answer

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

Can i be fired for excessive absenteeism when i ha e a doctors note every time and im a diabetic and im missing work due to my diabetes not being under control and employer knows i have medical problems.
Im a diabetic and the last six months i cant keep my sugar under control. I go to doctors all the time for this. My doctor gives me a note every time for missing work. My employer knows about problem.... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Why are they giving me a good deal?
Hi, I am getting laid off at the end of August. My division was eliminated in January and most were laid off. My employer said that they would try to find another job within the company but none reall... applies to New York · 1 answer

Current company being purchased - have to go through re-hire
I have worked for the same company for 16 years - the company is being purchased by a larger company - we are technically promised to have a job there - each one has to go through the re-hire process.... applies to California · 2 answers

What does it take to prove Constructive Discharge
I've been subjected to constant harassment by my boss all year. He made me the project leader at the start of the year on several large projects (everyone else had hardly anything close), then pressur... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

I have a non compete in Florida 18 months 50 me radius. The original non compete was also altered by my ex employers. I have a copy of original where items where left out, date was left off etc. when the law suit came about they turned in a copy that was
I need help with this please. I need to know if you advise me to retain a labor law attorney. The restrictions on my non compete seem to be very irrational. They will not negotiate anything pheasible ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

Can my 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

picked on/disrespected by a boss
What can I do to protect myself from harassment. I mean the type that no one talks about: the bullying/being picked on by a boss/him being rude/nasty. When your union reps tell you its between you & h... applies to New York · 1 answer

How can I collect my final wages and vacation pay?
I resigned three weeks ago. The company has not paid my remaining vacation or my final pay. They keep making excuses. What can I do? applies to Indiana · 1 answer

May15 th had heart attack ,had stint put in ,two mths later had heart cath,had to have triple bypass ,Fula all used up vacation time gone released to work with restrictions employer says no must be full release what is next they didn't state I was fired y
Don't know what to do I don't quit that's not an option applies to Ohio · 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

Okay for an employer to purposely schedule all shifts 5-15 minutes short of a 6 hour mandated break?
It may seem a little picky but it just sounds very odd to me that it'd be okay for an employer to purposely schedule people sometimes even 5 minutes short of the 6 hour so the employee cannot take a s... applies to New York · 1 answer

I never received my raise from my promotion
I applied for a new position with my company, and negotiated for a raise from 56,100 to 67,000 to accompany the promotion. I received a letter stating my new salary and position and also confirming th... applies to Florida · 1 answer

How to figure what a non-compete should be worth for 3 yrs.
I have worked for a company for 6.5 years. When I was hired, I sat with the Pres and CEO and was promised sweat equity ownership..this was a verbal promise and never in writing. They moved me from Col... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Change in consideration
I have employment agreement that has no experation though every time employee review comes around a new contract is signed.In June 2000 I signed contract that stated " As consideration for this agreem... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employer is trying to force me to resign through extreme micro-management
I was hired as a mid-level Manager. I was then subsequently given the responsibilites of my previous Director without a promotion or pay increase; i.e. the scope of my responsibilities changed dramati... applies to New York · 2 answers

Legal Problem or Not re: Unfair Treatment?
We have a Project Manager career track that has the following titles: Assistant Project Manager Associate Project Manager Project Manager Sr Project Manager Each title represents a higher level and sa... applies to New York · 1 answer

Getting out of relocation obligation
My company has a policy requiring employees to repay and relocation expenses if they quit or are fired in less than two years from the date of relocation. After being relocated, the company changed ce... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Terminated and them wanting me to pay invoice
Here's the issue - I was let go or fired if you will, from my previous employer - I was DENIED my unemployment benefits because somehow my employer said I was abusing the internet during business hour... applies to California · 1 answer

I suggested to submit notice of my leaving my organization but was then given two weeks by my employer. I do not wish to quit and communicated this. Can they do this?
In a difficult time I suggested that *maybe* I should quit my organization. I retracted my statement but my employer then gave me until June 6th. I did not officially submit notice nor did I giver her... applies to New York · 2 answers

I 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

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

My Sales Manager gets demoted and takes my job.
My question concerns "bumping". I was laid off in a force reduction at my software company. I was a sales rep. My sales manager was demoted and took my job and sales territory (in New York City - the ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Contract pay
I am a contract worker for an out-of-state company "A" that provides contract service for a major corporation "B". The job offer received from "A" in 1999 defined that holiday and vacation would be pa... applies to California · 1 answer

I work in San Diego, the new minimum wage starts on January 1st. If I start working at 1130 pm on 12/31 do I get the new minimum wage for the other 7 and half hours that I will work on January 1st?
San Diego new minimum wage starts on January 1st 2017 applies to California · 1 answer

I was a account executive doing sales mostly on 60 month contracts paid commision. after contracts come up for renewal I get paid again. after 5 years I was told I could not renew them but i will get a 13 percent residual on each account. so at my 5 and a
I get fired and not paid on my accounts. he kept it all. after waiting over 5 years to get paid. I got nothing. is that legal what he did applies to New York · 1 answer

not sure what to do about a former employer bad mouthing me
my former employer let me go last month. i have been contacted by former clients telling me he is calling them threatening if they help me find another position ( not within their companies, just a ge... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

non compete?
I am a salon owner. I have spent thousands of dollars promoting stylists. Recently one of them went across the street to work on her own. My fear is that other employees will follow. If I do not a non... applies to Arizona · 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

Enplyer won'
My employer won't put me on payroll on the claim that I am not an employee, but a consultant. I certainly *am* an employee. What can I do to make my employer comply? Is there a governmental department... applies to New York · 1 answer

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 company sold their business to another company. I had accrued vacation on the books with the former company. Should they pay me for the remaining vacation that I earned.?
New company took over July 1,2016. Believed vacation was carried over. Just found out today,November 14,2016, that my accrued vacation from my former company will not be paid. applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Lay-off and 2 year non-compete agreement
I work for a large chemical company and signed a non-compete clause which forbids me from working for ANY other company in any business in which my current company does business/sells product for 2 ye... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

I was offered servant pay after 13 1/2 years working for Walmart will I still be able to collect from my un employment is it a good idea to sign the package
Help applies to California · 1 answer

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

Fired and told not to collect UI
I have been working for a company that cleans parking lots with big street sweeping type vehicles. My hours are in the overnight. I have been fired for taking a nap on my break, which the owner said i... applies to New York · 1 answer

My employers are trying to terminate me from my position, due to the fact that I have END Stage renal disease.
My employers are trying to terminate me from my position, due to the fact that I have END Stage renal disease. applies to New York · 1 answer

Several questions
My employer is under the impression that as long as she is paying you for your lunch period she can require you to work. Specifically she allows you enough time to eat a sandwich, but then expects you... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Equal Pay Discrimination?
I apologize, but I removed the details in case my employer is lingering around these boards. Thank you everyone for responding. applies to California · 1 answer

Company asking for a new resignation letter
After being on Short term disability for almost five months I was released back to work. Upon handing in my release note from the doctor I also gave my written two weeks notice of resignation. Since a... applies to New York · 1 answer

Reembursement of relocation expenses
I have been employed by my company in Ohio for 5 months in a Director level position. This position is not what it was described to me and therefore, I would like to ask to pursue other employment. I ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

AZ NonCompete Enforceability wrt Considerations
I read, "All states that allow the enforcement of non-compete agreements require that the agreement be supported by adequate consideration, or a bargained-for exchange. Most states find that the offer... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Non-Compete
My employer recently asked me to sign a revised non-compete clause. It changed from 'not working for a competitor' to 'not working for any firm that provides marketing services' within the industry I'... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Non-Compete & Retention Bonus.
I signed a non-compete clause with a contractor to the State of PA. The non-compete was for 1 year. This company lost the state contract and it ended on June 30th. They sent me a check to stay until t... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I was accruing PTO since February 2019 and now was just demoted to a position with no PTO. Was said you could not collect even until after a year end of my old status. Am I still owed this even with the demotion. Sad IN California. HELP
Manager accruing PTO. Now demoted with no PTO. Do I get that back or is it gone. applies to California · 1 answer

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

my employer wont pay me for a holiday that falls on a weekday if i ask for pto the day before or after, is this legal?
see above applies to California · 1 answer

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

was this a discrimination? was this a racial discrimination?
My immediate manager(team leader)is a very sharp and smart person, but he also treats people very unequally. A few months ago he asked me to conduct technical interview with 2 people - one at a time. ... applies to New York · 2 answers

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

good case against big company
i was out for 6 months with a work related shoulder problem(ended up having surgery) when i came back to work my old sales job was gone and they had me unloading trailers. i was on light duty with wei... applies to New York · 1 answer

Non-compete with no copy
I had been working part-time as a coach at a local sports school for 1.5 years and received a promotion. 2 months later, I was forced, under duress, to sign a non-compete contract. The owner did not g... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Non-Compete Confidentiality Agreement
My position as a Personal Assistant was recently eliminated by ABC. I have been approached about the same type of position with another company XYZ. XYZ is a client of my former company. ABC provides ... applies to Florida · 2 answers

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

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

Is it considered termination when my manager deletes my access to my work account?
I was out sick for 3 days, when I returned to work I found out that my Office Manager deleted/deactivated my access to my work account. I work in a doctors office and we use Electronic medical records... applies to California · 1 answer

the Corporation that I work for changed the classification of my position from salaried/exempt to hourly/non-exempt. Can I quit and collect unemployment? Do I have any options to fight this?
My position duties or expectations did not change. but they are changing the classification from salaried to hourly. applies to California · 1 answer

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

discrimination, unequal pay, unsafe work conditions etc
An incident happened to me at work on sept 21st that was reported to the manager and area manager. A poster was put up depicting 2 Gay people (one was elton john the other unknown) and a coworker told... applies to New York · 1 answer

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

I was of work on std 7 mo. After surgery. I have been back a yr now but not accruing vacation time.
Had been with the company several years before going on short term disabilty my boss told me corporate has me listed as a new hire and I am now eligible for insurance again. What are my rights ? applies to California · 1 answer

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

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

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

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