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can I still sue, if I signed a serverance agreement
I signed a severance agreement 4 weeks ago; I worked for the company for 30 years. They said it was head count, but I know the HR lady really disliked me. My severance was for 6 months, and to carry m...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 4:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is it a reasonable accomadation ask your employer to NOT use available paid time off?
I am currently using both FMLA intermittent leave and FMLA reduced schedule leave. I have no avialable paid time off. Starting in January, I will have available paid time off. My employer is telling m...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 2:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is an employer required to give an employee restroom breaks, when the privilege is being abused?
At my workplace there is an employee who takes the "average" restroom breaks that any one else does, but also takes 3-4 additional breaks a day that are an extended period. The employee will come into...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 2:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer require me to use paid time off when working a reduced schedule?
I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, GERD and back problems. I had back surgery in September. I walk with a cane. I have filled out the FMLA forms for intermittent leave and have used it this year. I have ...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 11:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Harrassment for having an FMLA
I have an approved FMLA and have been having issues such as being reassigned to another shift and recently found a derogatory statement on a dry erase board in an office I share with other Supervisors...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 3, 2012 10:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can an employer in FL withhold a weeks severance pay for items that believe that I possess?
I was let go on 11/16. My boss told me I would get paid for the next two weeks, one of those weeks was the week I worked, the next week was not worked, but, nonetheless he told me that I would receive...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 1, 2012 08:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be fired (without notification) while on maternity leave?
I had my son 8/24/12, I was not due until 9/15/12. I had sent in all required FMLA paperwork, even had my Mother fax it to ensure it was there a monthy ahead of due date. While I was off I recieve a l...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 30, 2012 9:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I am cleared to drive, Am I able to get my job back with USPS?
I was employeed for almost 5 yrs with USPS as a Sub-Mail Carrier AKA RCA. I began having episodes (seizures) that occured while I was driving my personal vehicle and then once in my mail truck. Comple...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 30, 2012 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Would I be able to pursue actions about the unfair treatment?
I worked for a corporate dental office just about two years. I became pregnant and I was not given any breaks, worked over into lunch, vomiting and not sent home, put in the hospital for stress, doubl...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 30, 2012 1:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Deduct from pay not authorized; did not follow through on terms of employment
This employer has a policy to withhold one weeks pay from employees for not reason at the start of hire. The employee is entitled to receive those funds back at the end of their employment, if ever. I...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 29, 2012 2:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio