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Non-compete without any additional compensation, and broad undefined terms?
My wife was forced to sign a non-compete as part of her contract, however, she was not compensated in any way for it. It is valid if she is not compensated for signing? Additionally, the geographic re...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 11, 2011 10:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Will a cancelled contract constitute a violation of non-compete?
I signed a non_compete agreement with my employer, but also have some clients of my own. A prospective client contacted my employer by mistake to engage my services, however cancelled the contract bef...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 9, 2011 1:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can I take FMLA to take care of my newborn child?
I asked my employer for the FMLA forms to take to my doctor to fill out because I plan to take 6 weeks maternity leave and 6 weeks FMLA for a total of 12 weeks. My employer stated that FMLA is only el...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 8, 2011 09:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Alabama

Is it legal in nj to withhold my commission by using excuses from my employer?
Got an email fm my manager, said no longer need my help, but said to let me fill up my customers' info before release my final commission. Pls. reference to his email: > " I want to thank you for your...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 7, 2011 9:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

moving to CA to defeat a non compete agreement
Does moving to CA while you are currently employed with a non compete agreement in force invalidate it?
1 answer  |  asked Nov 5, 2011 7:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is this non-competition contract legal?
I have worked for this company for less than a month. I have provided all my own supplies and knowledge. the owner is making me loose money by restricting what I can do but did not do so before the co...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 3, 2011 12:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Do I appeal EEOC? Do I accept offer? Do I take right to sue letter?
DO I accept offer from fact finding meeting which EEOC was going to send me with right to sue letter. EMployer offered 1000 I countered with 4000 they offered 1400. Orginal amt asked much much higher ...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 2, 2011 6:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Do I appeal EEOC? Do I accept offer? Do I take right to sue letter?
DO I accept offer from fact finding meeting which EEOC was going to send me with right to sue letter. EMployer offered 1000 I countered with 4000 they offered 1400. Orginal amt asked much much higher ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 2, 2011 6:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

What step to take next in EEOC case
Filed charges for demotion in Nov 08 replaced with male. Then discharged in July 09 stating I did not provide info due to charges from auto accident. Two days after filing FMLA and had a disability. C...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 2, 2011 6:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

How can an employer, funded by the government get away with violating laws?
FMLA violations-usage documented on annual review Discriminate-against an employee with a disability that was stable be allowed to intentionally exposed employee to horrific working conditions that in...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 30, 2011 04:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

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