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Can I be terminated for side effects of Prednisone for R.A
I have been employed for a little over a year at a company that is 'number oriented' If you do not make your numbers each month you can be written up and fired. I struggled the first few months but th...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 21, 2011 06:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I think I have been misclassified as an independent contractor, what's the best way to proceed?
I am an Ohio resident, and I have worked with a company headquarted in Ohio to provide security services for natural gas wells at locations in Pennsylvania since 9/21 of 2010. As of 8/20/2011, I was c...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 20, 2011 7:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Hostile work environment when returning from a medical leave of absence
Approximately 3 months ago I went on a doctor & company approved medical leave of absence. Prior to leaving I was working anywhere from 60 to 90 hour work weeks. Not uncommon for our global company. I...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2011 11:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I took a day off after being up caring for my daugter until 2:00 am and had to be at work 4:30 am
my 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with (ALL) acute lymphoblastic leukemia 2-25-11. I was approved for fmla through my employer and gave them certification from Roswell Cancer Hospital in Buffalo, ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 16, 2011 11:00 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an employer deny you vacation time?
I planned to go to Florida for a week the First week of October and put it on the calendar the last week of June I have only two days of vacation left due to my Motherin law had to have surgery so i t...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 15, 2011 1:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Kentucky

Would NOT accepting job offer w/Non-compete prevent me from collecting current unemployment benefits
The position I accepted did not include, nor was there any mention of a non-compete agreement until I was ready to fill out the employment papers. The previous employee in this position told me that h...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 14, 2011 1:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

what should i tell my boss?
i am the only employee at a gas bar and variety store. the owner (my boss) likes to hug me, kiss me on the cheek and coment on my physical apperance. i am a very friendly person in general. in uncomef...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 14, 2011 11:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

If I am being fired by a company do I have to sign a non-compete agreement?
I cussed at the president of my company and now feel he will fire me soon. I have never signed a non-compete but feel the company will pressure me into signing one before I leave. What "consideration"...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 11, 2011 10:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Breach of contract?
Well i worked at Domino's Pizza for almost one year and my wife worked there for 7 months. After management changed my wife was let go and due to the situation, management thought that I was going to ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 10, 2011 5:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be forced to sign a non compete clause after working without one in my present job for years?
I am an office manager in a CPA firm. I have been with the company for years (over 20) and suddenly my boss decides to make the office sign a noncompete contract, if we don't sign it, we will be termi...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 9, 2011 3:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York