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Chose not to renew employment contract, am I eligible for unemployment?
in PA company was sold, but I signed a contract w/new owner to help him for two weeks (renewable if agreed by both parties). I chose not to renew, and he never offered. Am I now not eligible for unemp...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2015 5:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I be denied a "day of request" when it is requested for religious purposes?
Can I be denied "day of request" for religious purposes in the state of Florida
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2015 9:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

My employer offers health insurance to all full time associates. They also offer paid time off (Sick, Vacation, Personal...) they claim that because they offer benefits we cannot fall under 40 hrs a week. Is this by law or is this to protect themselves fr
If I want to take a day off and want it unpaid... HR tells me I cannot and I need to use one of my PTO days... is this a law?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2015 3:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Nevada

I put in for a request for FMLA time after I was denied workman's comp. What happens if my employer never gets back to me about the FMLA request within the 5 business days?
Injured on 2/6/15 Workman's comp denied on 2/12/15 Requested FMLA on 2/23/15
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2015 2:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

is my non compete legit in this situation?
I have an offer at a competing company for a position which is contracted with the new client and would not be calling on any of my current employears clients. Does this signed contract between the ne...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2015 4:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My daughter filed a sexual harassment complaint to her GM and HR. Of course the harasser (a Supervisor) denied his inappropriate behavior and the company is telling my daughter she will HAVE to work with him even though she has told them it would be uncom
My daughter filed a sexual harassment complaint to her GM and HR after a Supervisor tried to kiss her and picked her up still trying to kiss her and telling her not to tell anyone and that it would be...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2015 12:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can employer reduce salary and f/t hrs from 40 to 30 hrs and salary and expect work product to be the same as 40 hrs
***There has been a reduction in my salary by 25%. Reduction in FTE from 1.0 to .75 Salaried exempt Reduction of work days from 5 days a week to 3 or possibly 3 and 1/2 days per week. Reduction of wor...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2015 12:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Employment terminated for supposed HIPPA violation. Can I sue for wrongful termination?
2 postings on Facebook page led to allegations of HIPPA violation. I have documents showing I did not violate HIPPA 18 Identifiers or PHI. Ex-employer blocking IDES unemployment pay. Have appealed to ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 20, 2015 10:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Did I sign a Non-Compete?
My offer letter from my current work contained this: "This offer of employment is contingent upon your execution of a non-competition, non- solicitation and confidentiality agreement, prior to commenc...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 11, 2015 10:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Overtime with my employer is only calculated in .25 increments. So If my starting time is 8:30 and I start at 8:16, becasue I came in a little early, I will not be paid for the 14 minutes, as they only pay in 15 minute increments. Overtime is always ok as
We work overtime everyday...but if it's 24 minutes, instead of 15 minute increment, you don't get paid for the time. so you have the option to sit there and wait until the clock tick 8:30AM, and then ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 9, 2015 10:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida