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Is a company obligated to pay out accured vacation time at the time of a lay off?
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010 I was let go from Bonnier Corporation. I was a remote employee working from the DC area. I was given severance pay, but was told that Bonnier does not pay out vacation time. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 28, 2010 7:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to Virginia

Was my wife wrongfully discharged?
My wife was hired at a dental clinic. She worked for 2 days and had a minor injury. She reported the injury as she was told to do, but didn't expect anything. The supervisor asked her if she wanted a ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 28, 2010 09:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I am forced to work past my quitting time no overtime paid
Our work schedule is 7:45 am to 4:15 pm, but we have to put on our smock,hair net,wash our hands etc,( food packing Co.) after this ( 3 to 5 min) we have to clock in around 7:33 to 7:37 and rush to th...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 26, 2010 7:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

can my previous employer withhold my final check?
Hello, I was let go from my job almost three weeks ago and after the pay period ended i have not received my final paycheck. I emailed my previous employer asking about the status of my final paycheck...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 26, 2010 12:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can my company pass over me for a promotion when I have 35 years experience for someone who has none
I have been in Display for many years. My store was closed so I transferred to another branch. After a few years, the lead position came open. They hired a man with no Display experience and no manage...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 25, 2010 05:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Georgia

Can I be forced to take an hour lunch when the policy and all others are made to take 45 minute lunc
We have a 45 minute lunch. Several times I've punched in 43 or 44 minutes. As punishment I was told that I would have to take 1 hour lunches. This means I lose time and this could affect my benefits. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2010 11:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is employers actions enough?
I work for a medical device company. My position requires that I frequent many out of state conventions with my supervisor and other co-workers. On a number of these trips my supervisor made unprofess...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 24, 2010 7:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be forced to take an additional 15 minutes for lunch because I punch in too early on my lunch
I had several 44 minute lunch breaks instead of 45 minute lunch breaks. Because of this my employer has decided I must take an additional 15 minutes each time I punch out for lunch. Is this legal and ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2010 04:16 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is it legal to be terminated after giving 2 weeks notice?
Just gave my 2 weeks notice with current employer and he terminated me on the spot, I am curious if there is any sort of compensation to make up for the 2 weeks I am unemployed.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2010 4:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Do I have a case related to whistleblower?
I informed my prior supervisor that a co-worker was doing her personal business inside the company and nothing was done. So I informed the manager, which gave me an "explanation" and the excuse that t...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2010 3:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida