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can an employer charge your fmla time if you are out on a workmen comp claim?
I was hurt on the job, (My back and Knee) and the were charging my fmla hours, i went back to work and was not ready yet and went back on Wc and they denied my disability and said i'm out of FMLA, now...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 7, 2011 3:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

What can you do when someone is a victim of discrimination and dscharged for unjust reasons?
A friend of mine was recently fired from her job at a hotel. The reason for her discharge was apparently because she left a dish soap dirty. Her employer humiliated her and was completely rude. They g...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 11:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is a non compete valid in my particular case as a contracted financial rep in Texas?
I am a former Allstate Financial Registered Representative that was on contract. Since leaving Allstate, I have had several former clients (friends and relatives) who have contacted me to ask about mo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

In regards to a Non-Compete Contract does the following mean 12 months, or 12 months after working.
Here is the beginning of the non compete. I am wondering if it is for 12 months only, or 12 months after I would leave the company in anyway, (fired, or just want to work for a different company). I a...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is my employer allowed to control all 7 days of the week?
My employer pays minimum wage as well as cut hours when they feel like it with no regard for the employees So I need to get a second job. However they say that I must be available when they want me.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2011 5:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

If my employer appeals the EDD decision am I eligible to receive the benefits that were unpaid
I filed for unemployment benefits. the EDD awarded them to me, then my ex-employer filed an apeal and benefits were unavailable until a hearing was had and a decision made. The judge found in my favor...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2011 01:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can my employer fire me from parking on a public street
Worked for the company for 8 years. I was singled out.. The only one told to park down the public street from the store. Every other employee was fine to park where ever they please except me. So they...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 3, 2011 08:22 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

I work in Florida, what are the laws in regards to PTO payout?
I worked for a company that was going through a lot of financial issues. They reduced our work week to 4,8 hours days to save money. I have since found another job and have PTO owed to me. They are no...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 2, 2011 11:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Do I have grounds for defamation law suit?
So I have worked for a company for about 6 months, the supervisor and I got into plenty of arguments and did not get along for most of the time. At some point when I thought things are going good, the...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 1, 2011 11:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

my last emplyer of 45 days reduses to pay me my last weeks salary bc I left
I worked for approx 45-60 days and found a better paying w/benefits job. so I gave an approx weeks notice. but it was very uncomforatble so it ended up being 3 1/2 days. they were mad so they are refu...
1 answer  |  asked May 30, 2011 11:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida