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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...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 11, 2017 11:51 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I'm been discriminated against the law and which I'm protected by the law and United States of America act employees of sexual harassment that and dicrimated of my disability
I'm been discriminated against the law which protects us against sexual harassment and discrimination of disab ility
1 answer  |  asked Oct 2, 2017 10:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 27, 2017 12:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I misrepresent my age on a job application?
I am an older person who needs a job badly. I have very good skills but I have not been getting responses to my job applications. I think it is because of my age and feel that I need to say I am young...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 26, 2017 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 24, 2017 10:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an employer take legal action against an ex employee who said they were younger when hired
Can an employer take legal action against an ex employee who said they were younger when hired "at will" full time and got a separation package after they should have retired. Thee employer offered th...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 22, 2017 10:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Are you obligated to return to an office in person if asked by employer if you were fired after resigning to return equipment ? or can you mail it to employer instead?
Was fired after resigning, then asked to come back to the office to return equipment. ( laptop, chargers, ID) even though it was sent back to employer by priority mail.
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2017 9:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Am I entitled to 4 more days Sev pay M, T, W , Th
In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's norma...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 8, 2017 2:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

In consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal payroll practices. Company issued last payment on Aug
n consideration for your signing this letter agreement, the Company will pay your regular base salary weekly, ending August 31, 2017, less standard payroll deductions, pursuant to the Company's normal...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 8, 2017 09:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 6, 2017 08:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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