All Questions and Answers about Employment Law
I didn't sign a non-compete but my co. is considering sueing....
My brother and I work in a very specialzed field and there are not many individuals in our specific profession. We have never signed a non-compete with our current employer. We have decided to form ou...
1 answer | asked Aug 18, 2004 2:34 PM [EST] | applies to New York
desperate to get out of non-compete clause
Regarding my signing of the Fair Competition Covenant; If I have been "written up" twice this year (third meaning termination of employment), do I not have a right to search for another position with ...
1 answer | asked Aug 17, 2004 9:24 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
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...
1 answer | asked Aug 17, 2004 5:23 PM [EST] | applies to Tennessee
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...
1 answer | asked Aug 17, 2004 4:31 PM [EST] | applies to New York
on the job auto accident
Involved in a roll-over on the job do to a blow out, CHP, sites a faulty right rear tire on my work truck as the cause of the accident. I just wanted to know my rights & what type of lawyer do I conta...
2 answers | asked Aug 16, 2004 2:14 PM [EST] | applies to California
Anti-Piracy vs Non-Compete
Hello, You previously answered a question related to non-compete for me, and it proved very helpful--thank you! From your answer derived another question, if you please: I am a loan officer, and my co...
1 answer | asked Aug 16, 2004 11:51 AM [EST] | applies to Arizona
non compete & pay issues
I worked for a company called XXX for 15 years. I left this company to become employed by another company that sold the same type of services.. In 2002 I returned to my former employer XXX & continued...
2 answers | asked Aug 15, 2004 07:59 AM [EST] | applies to Indiana
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....
1 answer | asked Aug 13, 2004 2:30 PM [EST] | applies to New York
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...
2 answers | asked Aug 13, 2004 2:27 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
pay cut
dear mel, two questions for you. 1.my boss recently informed me that i do a great job but he demoted me and cut my pay. do i have to accept this cut and if i quit, would i possibly be eligible for une...
2 answers | asked Aug 13, 2004 11:52 AM [EST] | applies to Texas