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what are legal or other ways to properly deduct wages
Hello - I own a small business, As you know with any small business in the past few years margins are tight. which is why this is a big deal. I have been having problems with lost and neglected tools ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 27, 2011 1:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Are employers allowed to limit the amount of hours an employee works in a season?
I am a seasonal employee for the City of Highland Heights. I have worked as a lifeguard for six years and a swim coach for four years. This summer when I received my contract for coaching it stated th...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 26, 2011 3:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be sued for publishing a book about the industry I work in
Short and sweet. I work as a valet right now. I am also a published writer I want to write a book giving visitors tips covering things that I have seen trouble guests over my 25 years in the tourism i...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 25, 2011 3:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Am i getting cheated?
I am a store manager for a farm parts retail store I was put on salary income, and i only get paid for 80 hours every two weeks regardless if i work 100 hours, but if i work less lets say 60 hours i a...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 25, 2011 3:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify
Is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify the media if a case is not settled and continues on to trial? Is this unlawful or unethical? I perso...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 3:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I had a seizure in march and I am unable to drive to work for six months
Due to my seizure, I am not allowed to drive for six months. I asked my employer if I could work from home which they allow other people to work from home to save money in gas. My employer said no. I ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 09:07 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What should I do after State Personnel Board findings nothing wrong?
I am an Registered Nurse at the California State Prison. I have a disability that job injury related and received a 20% permanent disability( Neck) with restriction no lifting more than 25lbs. I reque...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 07:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

My fiance is being demoted out of nowhere and they are decreasing his salary. Can they do this?
My fiance is the manager of a jewelry store for about a year and a half. He has done an amazing job and won many awards within his company for doing so well and improving this store from the year befo...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 22, 2011 3:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Holiday Pay During Two week notice?
So I put my two week notice in with one additional day so I would get my Holiday Pay. My company came back and said they are terminating me the day before the holiday. Is this legal? (I am willing to ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 22, 2011 06:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Can I be held to a noncompete contract If I was laid off?
After being on medical leave (fmla) I was laid off do to not having enough work. But after appling for another job myfromer employer is saying I'm under a noncompete contract for 12 months. Iam gettin...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 16, 2011 3:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio