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Are restrictive covenants enforceable two years after the expiration of contract?
I am a dental associate without any stake in profit sharing or ownership within the practice. My most recent employment contract included a restrictive covenant to not compete within a ten mile radius...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2011 09:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

2 Weeks Notice - company terminated me
This morning, I gave 2 weeks notice to my employer as requested through the company handbook. My manager called to let me know that today would be my last day and that I would not be paid beyond today...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 4, 2011 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Am I entitled to vacation pay?
I got laid off and only received a few hours notice, also my check did not include vacation pay which i was entitled for. My employer said it wasn't company's policy to pay vacation, sick days etc. Up...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 3, 2011 05:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Does my employer have to hold my job when out on Maternity Leave?
Due to complications during pregnancy I was put out of work by my doctor 6 weeks before my actual delivery. I delievered by C-Section, and therefore am entitled to 8 weeks disability after delivery. I...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 2, 2011 05:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Can I get severance pay?
About 33 of us have been laid off; 30 get severance. I worked 17 years full-time, 3 years part-time and 1 year per diem for this hospital. Due to the latter (per diem), they refuse to give me severanc...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2011 4:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can an employer install hidden cameras in general work areas to monitor employees?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2011 11:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Defamation through a professional organization network
I left a position for several reasons and was offered a separation agreement, severance and three months health insurance. The situation was to be kept confidential by both parties - at least that's w...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2011 4:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

My employer changed my benefits after I signed a noncompete? Is this legal?
Hello- My employment contract states that my employer will fund a HealthSavings Account, which is tied to the company's health benefit plan. The contract has a non-compete clause which kicks in after ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 26, 2011 2:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

A company tutor wishing to go private
I work as an independent contractor/tutor in LA for a tutoring company. The company is headquartered in Wyoming and the local office is in Lancaster. [I tutor in students' homes.] I recently learned t...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 25, 2011 8:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can commission paid non sales employee be asked to perform misc. work when have not customers?
Hello. I am a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio. I work fully on commission. If I have customers booked that day I get paid 50% of the profit minus service and supply fees, etc. If I do not ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 24, 2011 09:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio