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How to remove job offer contigency upon receiving letter from current employer releasing non-compete
I received a job offer from a NON-competitor, but they are very spooked by the non-compete I signed with my current company. The two companies don't even manufacture the same products. My current comp...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2013 09:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If an employer changes a bonus structure offered as an agreement of employment, have they breached
I intereviewed with a health company regarding a position which included relocation from Texas to Virginia. They included as part of the offer/ agreement, inclusion of an incentive bonus which was hea...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2013 6:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Virginia

I sold a business, and may face non compete litigation soon
I sold a business based in PA which sold medical alarms over the internet. The buyer is based in Ohio. As part of the sale agreement there is a 5 year non-compete provision. 1 year after signing, I wa...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 8, 2013 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

As an employer_ what frequency is required for wage payment for EXEMPT
Hello I am hoping to have a clear understanding on Wage Payment for EXEMPT NYC employees. What is the Frequency required for wage payment of Exempt employees and how many days after work is performed....
1 answer  |  asked Jun 7, 2013 06:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

how do i go about being sexually harrass by a customer at my workplace
i was sexually assaulted by a customer at my workplace no police report was filed an incident report was filed till the next day because it was suggested they didnt know how to deal with my situation ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 5, 2013 7:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can this be justified as a reason to be written up?
2 answers  |  asked Jun 2, 2013 12:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is offer from company considered "comparable employment"
I relocated from CA to take on a senior level position. They offered a lump sum for relocation that has to be paid back if I leave company in 2 years. My senior level position was recently eliminated ...
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2013 8:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Standards for timeliness (tardiness)
Can an employer in NC require there employees to come in early (unpaid) in order not to be late. For example I would have to come in early 10 minutes every day in order to account for the day unpredic...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2013 12:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Can my employer open up an FMLA claim for me without my approval after an on the job injury?
As a flight attendant my friend had an on the job injury, and after a few weeks found out that her airline opened an fmla claim on her behalf instead of workmans comp. Please advise.
2 answers  |  asked May 22, 2013 1:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

What is the employer required to compensate if your position is eliminated?
If your position is eliminated, does the employer have to give two weeks notice, or subsequently compensate you for the two weeks' salary?
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2013 10:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania