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Requested FMLA-am I on it?
I requested FMLA verbally upon emergency hospitalization. I assume it was granted. However i did not receive any paperwork from employer indicating I was granted FMLA or what my rights and responsibil...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2012 09:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Will I qualify for unemployment benefits?
I was discharged on 8/12. I filed immediately for unemployment. I was told that I could put whatever I want about the seperation from the company on any application moving forward. HR Told me I could ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 18, 2012 2:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Was terminated today without reason or explanation
Is there anything I can do? I think it might have been in retaliation, not sure. Would like to talk with someone before I sign anything.
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2012 1:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

How do I find a lawyer to represent me after representing myself at a Personnel Board prehearing.
I made the mistake of believing that I was capable of effectively defending myself against an Adverse Action (termination)from the state agency I worked for. My union will not represent me. The agency...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 16, 2012 10:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

if staff volunteered to pick up a shift is it not an issue with Fair Labor?
We have PT employees who can work up to but not including 30 hrs a week - our FT employees are any staff that work 30 or more hours per week. If we have PT employees that are volunteering to pick up h...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 4, 2012 04:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Are my travel hours included in my 40 hour work week?
I live in Oregon and work in Arizona and My Company pays to fly me to that location on a weekly basis. I work 4 X 10 hour days but my start and end times are not mandated. I am an exempt employee. My ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 3, 2012 06:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Can a non-compete clause be enforceable if my distributor's area has changed?
When first being hired by my company, I signed a non compete listing counties that the non compete was held to. If my employer no longer has the distribution rights to many of those counties and areas...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 1, 2012 6:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Do I have a case if terminated almost 3 years ago?
I have worked for a retail company for 15 years as a front end manager. I was pregnant in 2009 and went on FMLA in August 2009 until October 2009. Upon my return, I was given lots of papers to sign wh...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 30, 2012 12:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is my boyfriend bound by my non compete clause?
Due to ongoing conflict, I sold my half of a business to my partner. She made me sign a 1 year no compete clause for entire state of Texas. But my boyfriend has been selling similar items before we st...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 30, 2012 12:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

I was discharged from my managment position and offered a minimum wage job. How do I not accept the
I was an assistant Marketing Director. I was discharged and a man was hired and started the next day. I was given no reason. I asked if I was fired and my boss said no we have a minimum wage position ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 27, 2012 06:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona