New York Questions and Answers

401k plan terminated, company will not let employee get access to his account.
Hello Sir, The problem I'm having is my company terminated my 401k plan, and they will not allow me access to the account to roll it into an IRA or CD. They terminated the plan without telling me,and ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 9, 2001 09:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 9, 2001 12:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 4, 2001 10:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 29, 2001 3:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

unable to find new employment due to possible slander
my employer called me to his office in front of one of the executive manamgers and asked me if i was dumb with regard to a sales transaction i told him i dont know from dumb he asked the same question...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 27, 2001 4:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 24, 2001 12:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

cant returned to work
I worked for wal-mat.I got arrested fro reson not to do with work i turned myself in wal-mart will not let me go back to work without proof that im not gulty i have ti go thew trisl still can they do ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2001 3:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 10, 2001 10:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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1 answer  |  asked Sep 9, 2001 2:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Termination letter vs Employment contract
I'm one of the programmers brought in from overseas on H1B. My employment agreement with my H1B sponsor has a non-compete clause that prohibits me from working with any client company should my employ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 7, 2001 11:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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