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Can they not pay me my PTO
Hello, I work for a local hospital and was hired in July 2010 when the PTO Policy was set at 6 months to receive a 50% payout if you leave the company. They changed the policy in November 2010 and now...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2011 07:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Refusing to sign non-compete - wrongful termination?
3 years ago, I came from a long employment situation (business closed) to a new company and brought many longtime customers and the resulting business. That's why I was hired. First employment agreeme...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2011 06:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Do I have the right to see documentation of an alleged complaint against me?
I have worked for the same company for 4 years now and I am well respected by my peers. The company recently made several changes which has resulted in a wider gap between clinicians and middle manage...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2011 04:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

Can FMLA be used for a sister?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 3, 2011 6:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If I sign the boilerplate severance agreement, am I still protected from retaliation?
I've had both good and bad bosses before, but I really suspect this last one of being seriously unbalanced. Given a range of behaviors including but not limited to his totally denigrating his entire l...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 3, 2011 1:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

Severance Agreement all screwed up
Hello, I signed a severance agreement with a company. Departure date came a I departed. I have the following issues 1. Company missed payment dates in severance agreement 2. Company underpaid (no expe...
3 answers  |  asked Mar 3, 2011 08:28 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Employer is asking to sign non compete for 1 year thereafter
Here is the content: Non Compete: During the term of this agreement and one year thereafter, independent contractor agrees to not provide any services in any capacity, with or for any company client f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 5:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is it illegal to write in your hours?
I work part time at a Dr's office 6 days a week. Most weekends I stay late as I have a lot of work to finish since I only work part time. I have forgotten to clock out a couple times but remembered th...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 12:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can a former employer Recall your Severance Package?
Former employer gave me a Severance Package at the end of my employment, October 2010. The package was a 2009 Lincoln MKX, at that time he said that he would continue to pay the lease payments until t...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 11:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Nevada

My unemployment has been denied, I filed an appeal, and am wondering what my other options are
Was I wrongfully discharged? I worked for a physician for three years. My daughter was employed by same physician for six months. My daughter was offerred another opportunity from another physician. W...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2011 10:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio