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child support garnishment orders - are these to be kept in the payroll file for confidentiality and
is there a stepulation that states that anything effecting the payroll of an employee - garnishments, witholdings, wage increase, reimbursements, deductions - that this is to be kept in a seperate con...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 1, 2011 6:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How can I start an at-home business and collect UC benefits?
I am currently collecting benefits. I understand that I could lose my benefits if I take any action towards being self-employed. Before I was laid-off I started a small portrait business. But now I wa...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 1, 2011 10:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can a non-compete be enforced if too broad?
I was let go from a FL-only homeowners insurance company. During the exit process, I was told I could not work for a "direct competitor." I just got a copy of the non-compete and it says it is for 1 y...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is there any action I am able to take for a client making a false statement about me to my employer?
Hello, I have worked on and off for for a large staffing agency for approximately 4 years. Most recently I had the opportunity to become a full time employee for the staffing agency. I began working f...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 1:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

how can my boss assume i quick my job?
I came into work as usual on a monday, when i came in someone from the other office was there in my seat, then clinic supervisor came up and took me in his office. he stated you took your pictures hom...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 1:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Forced resignation or termination
In June, 2010 I was employed as a nurse at a Correctional facility. I was asked to resign because I wrote an inmate 3 letters (I know this was wrong now). I was offered a great job at a hospital. Mont...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 3:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

prospective new job is not a direct competitor
I have a possible opportunity to work for a company that is in the same generic industry however does not, nor would not compete with any customers of my current employer. Would this still violate my ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer is moving out of state
My current employer has decided to move out of state. I am not willing to do this, nor is it economically feasible at this time. Is my non-compete agreement still valid?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2011 1:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can employer set up an escrow account for all employees that they are entilted to.
Employer is asking if an escrow account can be set up for all employees, and they would receive this amount of money at the end of their employment IF they turn in a notice. Is this possible? If so, i...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 25, 2011 08:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Terminated, was not paid for last day
I had been unemployed for over a year, but working part time in a job I loved. However, making ends meet was extremely hard. My 'profession' is real estate management/maintenance construction. I final...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 25, 2011 05:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania