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i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 24, 2011 04:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I at risk of violating my non-compete agreement?
I was recently contacted by a retained search firm about an excellent career advancement opportunity. Upon completing the selection process, I was offered the job. I am concerned however that my curre...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2011 8:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What do I do after quitting one company for another upon their request and I havent worked since?
I worked for a company, found a better job. The company I was going to told me that I couldn't put in a two week notice because they needed me to start the next week. I quit the job and have worked tw...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 21, 2011 12:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is there a distance requirement for a patio location for smokers.
I would like to provide a patio for smokers at my facility. Is there a distance from the building or just the requirement to prevent the smell of smoke?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2011 10:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this wrongful discharge
I worked as a certified fire inspector. The company I worked for started a new policy for our inspection reports we fill out. This new policy is illegal. I let the employer know it, and anonymously qu...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2011 5:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

UI taxes taken out of my severance. Can I file a new claim?
My severance package was paid by out over 6 months as a payroll check and had UI insurance taxes taken. My question is: Considering that my initial claim for UI benefits was based on prior work and si...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2011 07:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Severance Pay and Disability
I am in a union and have a severance policy in place for the last five years. It does not address my situation. The policy states you must apply for the severance by October 15 and request your retire...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2011 8:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

Asked for FMLA, told to just take time off, then disciplined
I informed my supervisor that my child, who had just had surgery,was going to need two more surgeries. Not being well informed at that time about FMLA rules, I asked my supervisor if I should go on FM...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 18, 2011 6:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is it legal to be required to take conference calls for work at home on your phone and not be paid?
My wife is a non salary, hourley paid employee as a teller at a bank. She has been told she must take a weekly conference call at home on her phone without being paid for her time or phone minutes. I ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 18, 2011 08:35 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is my non-compete and non-solicitation agreement enforceable?
I signed a 24 month non-compete and non-solicitation agreement with company A in 2006. In 2007 I formed company B which then hired all of company A's employees and provided all the services that an em...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 16, 2011 9:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan