All Questions and Answers about Employment Law
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...
2 answers | asked Dec 16, 2004 4:42 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
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...
2 answers | asked Dec 15, 2004 5:29 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Pay continued after I left an employer.
I gave my two weeks notice to my (Ohio) employer in mid Oct and left on 10/29. They paid me again on 11/12 and again on 11/28. What should I do? I would imagine I need to pay them back the money, but ...
1 answer | asked Dec 15, 2004 4:58 PM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
Reduction in eligibility for bonus
I was hired by my employer in April of this year (at will). During the interview process the bonus was pitched to me as something that would make up for the difference in my base pay. My offer letter ...
2 answers | asked Dec 15, 2004 1:56 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
unfair treatment because of race.
I been working at my job for 2 years. I do production. I was told from day one that I was not allowed to wear perfume or lotion at the job, so the products do not get contaminated. I never had any pro...
1 answer | asked Dec 14, 2004 7:40 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
No performance review, then fired.
I was recently fired shortly after telling my boss that I was unhappy in my position. We agreed that he would support me while I found a new job and I would help him get someone to take over my job. A...
1 answer | asked Dec 13, 2004 10:21 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
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?
2 answers | asked Dec 13, 2004 1:38 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
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...
1 answer | asked Dec 10, 2004 7:08 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
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 ...
1 answer | asked Dec 10, 2004 3:51 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
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....
1 answer | asked Dec 10, 2004 1:54 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois