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Can I be terminated for missing work if I have a doctors note for all absences?
I started my position back in 6/2011. Within the first few months I was placed under so much stress that I became ill. I had to be medicated for anxiety and then started having stomach issues which I ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2012 09:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

is an employer allowed to say he is going to fuck me or kill me
is a chinese owner allowed to constantly say he is going to fuck me a(as in hurt me)or say he is going to kill me if i hired a certain person? is he allowed to take percentage of credit card tips? is ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 4:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My employer has two year non-compete clause - that seems awfully long.
Our company provides urban and regional planning consulting services. A one year non-compete seems more than sufficient to cover their business needs but two years seems excessive. The firm does not p...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

is there a law about sexuality discrimination at the workplace pertaining to GLTB?
Working on revised policies - is there a law in Ohio that can be sited in our policy about sexuality preference discrimination or harrassment in the workplace? Any information would be appreciated as ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 10:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

volunteers - are their stipulations to how much someone can do this wout payment?
We are a private non-profit organization that looks for volunteers to help out as much as possible. Are there any current laws or other guidlines in Ohio stating how much somneone can volunteer their ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 09:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is my company required to pay me accrued vacation time upon leaving?
Hi, I work for a small, privately owned business. I recently put in my 2 weeks notice and was asked to leave at the end of that first week. Does my employer have to pay me for my unused days? I have a...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 4, 2012 5:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Attorney fees
I am going to talk to an attorney today. He said he would take my case because he is familiar with the public employer where i work as a public employee. He told me the fee would be $3500 for the civi...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 29, 2012 12:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Am I entitled to severence?
I work for a company who was just recently bought out by a larger company. We have been having layoffs due to the merger. The department that I work in, is outsouced, so if I keep my job, I will be on...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2012 08:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Question on a Unique Non Competition Agreement
I have a Non Competition Agreement with my Employer "XYZ" and i am working for a customer based out of Allentown,PA 1) It states "The Agreement shall be Constructed in accordance with the Laws of the ...
3 answers  |  asked Feb 27, 2012 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I sue a former 1099 for taking trade secrets from me?
Former 1099 took client information before contract was terminated and has since opened his own business. How do I go about legally pursuing him?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2012 5:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to California