All Questions and Answers about Employment Law

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...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 28, 2005 05:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 27, 2005 1:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Employee Records?
I was employed as an assistant manager for a national company in the entertainment rental business. In September 2002, I was rather abruptly terminated from this position. I understand the concept of ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 26, 2005 06:31 AM [EST]  |  applies to Maryland

Which Contract Controls?
I was a highly valued employee for a large media company for 12 years. During that time, it had three different owners. For ten of those years, I had a contract that clearly stated that if I were term...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 26, 2005 02:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Maryland

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. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 25, 2005 12:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Wrongful Termination
Recently I discovered that my employer was underpaying me by $492 a month for 18 months. My check is direct deposit and I file the pay stubs without opening the envelope. I notified the owner and the ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 21, 2005 2:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2005 2:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

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....
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2005 07:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Termination for making a few data entry errors with nothing to tie back to
I have taken a new position at my company. I have been an employee for 10 years. In this new position I have had little to no training from my supervisors or guidance. I know that I have made a few mi...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2005 9:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Telling perspective employers that I threatened to kill my supervisor
Can a former employer tell a perspective employer that you made threats against other employees. I was terminated from a job after 5 years. I was given an exit interview at HR. Shortly after that I wa...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2005 5:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to California