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salaried but paid hourly?
I am a manager at a call center with 5-10 employees underneath me. My employer classifies me as salaried non exempt on my pay stub. I am required to work 40 hours a week, and 2 extra Saturdays each mo...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 23, 2011 5:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

90 day Non-compete. Can I get out of it-I am an independent sales rep
I have worked for a large business magazine for 9 years as an independent advertising sales rep and am not an employee of the firm. I am on a 100% commission compensation. I just resigned and was hire...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2011 6:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

I need to know if I have been wrongfully terminated and what my options are.
I have been recently terminated from my job. They wrote dishonesty as the reason. I had used gift cards for purchases for work which usually they have a company card but there was not one available. A...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 21, 2011 6:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

cancer screening
I recently requested FMLA (at my HR reps recommendation specifically)to get my 6 month cancer screening which was at that point 2 months overdo because of a mandated overtime program we have at work w...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 21, 2011 06:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Vacation rules and employee handbook
I negotiated and accepted a position with a new employer 7 months ago. My contract states I am eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation after Jan. 1st of this year. After starting work I was given an employ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 20, 2011 07:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?
I receive a pension from the State Teachers Retirement System. For the past 5 and 1/2 years I have worked parttime for a non-profit organization. We have been told our division is closing down by late...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 20, 2011 07:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How long is unemployment aloowed to answer a case request?
I am in the mortgage industry and am required to go to the office full-time weekly. I have done this work for 12+ years and am W-2 but paid by the employer on a percentage basis. Because of the market...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 19, 2011 09:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Wisconsin

Can I file for "Tortious Interference" for coertion and intimidation by my employer against my union
My questions revolves around discrimination and a hostile work environment at my workplace. I already received my right to sue letters from the EEOC and have already filed a timely complaint. I am now...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 18, 2011 9:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is this sight protected from disclosures like the original Wkileaks?
Can attorneys (both plaintiffs and respodant) be found guilty of obstruction of Justice? Or are they only subject to ARDC complaints? Who investigates ARDC complaints? I hear ARDC complaints are often...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 18, 2011 8:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can a 2wk notice be required and if not offered wave unemployment benefits
It has been requested that a new policy be noted that a 2 wk notice is required if leaving the organization - if not offered the employee would be waving their right to apply for unemployment. Is this...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 18, 2011 08:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio