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Not employed long enough
Started as temp-hire august 1, 2011 during first 4 weeks was asked about forklift history, and asked if I would be interested, which I said yes. and proceeded to tell me its basics . was trained in sh...
1 answer | asked Feb 6, 2012 12:39 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
If I refuse to sign a "separation agreement and release" does this disqualify me from receiving UI?
On Jan 2, 2012 I was terminated but given a "Separation Agreement and Release" document that gave me the choice to work through Jan 31 to help them through this transition. If I chose to work through ...
1 answer | asked Feb 5, 2012 7:10 PM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
Can i make up an unpaid 8hr FMLA day in the same week on sat or sun to have my 40hrs.
I have a son with cancer he goes for treatment every tuesday for roughly 6-8 hours at times other appointment or treatment take place changing this in to an all day event. My manager has change, i hav...
1 answer | asked Feb 4, 2012 2:11 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Can an employer or co-worker touch or remove your personal belongings from your desk ?
My 2 other co-workers were asked to stay after hrs. to rearrange our desks, I was not told about this or ask to stay. In doing this, they removed all my personal and work related things out of my desk...
2 answers | asked Feb 4, 2012 07:18 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Is there anything anybody can do for me? I am desperate at this point!
I have been at Blackhawk Network for over a year now. I worked for Anna Lockhart and she was a good boss. Then there was no more need for me to be at that position and I was transferred under Bertha M...
1 answer | asked Feb 3, 2012 5:31 PM [EST] | applies to California
How do I get out of my Noncompete contract from a previous employer?
I worked for a home health aide company located in Fairfield, PA for less than four months. Toward the end of my employment there, I was led to another job where it would better hours, more convenient...
2 answers | asked Feb 3, 2012 3:23 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can I apply for work as a LPN if I signed a non compete as a Community Relations Specialist
I signed a non compete after I took a job with a nationwide hospice provider as a CRS(sales manager) Three months later I fear dismissal because I am unable to bring in enough referrals. My non compet...
1 answer | asked Feb 2, 2012 2:32 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
is there a law about using hair nets or other coverings in food industry?
Unable to find anything about hair nets on the OH Dept of Health web site about hair nets being a requirement in the food industry.
1 answer | asked Feb 1, 2012 11:56 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Told I was laid off than terminated
I was told that I was being laid off with a one month severance pay. A week later, I received a letter telling me that I was terminated with just cause but nothing telling me what the just cause was. ...
1 answer | asked Feb 1, 2012 10:25 AM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
Do I have to pay taxes on the emotional disterss portion of my out of court settlement?
I was terminated after returning from FMLA leave for treatment of Hepatitis C and informed my employer the treatment did not work. I was harassed and blamed for my position falling apart due to my ill...
1 answer | asked Jan 29, 2012 8:38 PM [EST] | applies to Iowa