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Can my employer require a doctors slip for every FMLA absence?
I have an approved FMLA claim for a lifelong illness covering myself and a seperate one covering my spouse. In both cases, I was approved for one day of FMLA leave per week (totaling 2 days a week). N...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 22, 2010 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can a non-compete be enforced for ideas that were discussed but not used?
Is it possible under PA law for a former employer to enforce a non-compete if you use ideas from that employer for a new business that was never followed through on (i.e. they internally decided to ta...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 20, 2010 10:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I get back on unemployment with the following occurrence of "just cause"?
I took a job while I was collecting unemployment after about 2 and a half months. The new job did not work out and I quit after an employee I had to work in close proximity with was hostile and did no...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 20, 2010 10:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If a previous employer sends you business is their non compete still valid?
I worked for an employer for almost 13 yrs and she made me sign a non compete 2 yrs after being there or be fired. 3 other workers and I left due to mistreatment by the employer. Since I left and went...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 20, 2010 05:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Fail Drug Test = No employer sponsored medical
We random drug test, often. Employees are counseled for 90 days and retested. For the 90 days, can the premium contribution from the ER be suspended?
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2010 08:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

first step with wrongful termination when less than 15 employees
I was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about unlawful discrimination-I gave written notice to my boss explaining my intent to quit in 15 days if he didn't show some willingness to ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2010 05:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Working from home
I have a question....I have on several occasions work from home with my former supervisor on several occasions for different reasons and now other staff that get to do this as well. I have a new boss ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2010 09:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to District of Columbia

If you request a LOA can they terminate you?
I have not been feeling well and told my boss the prior week that I was going to have a nervous breakdown. He comes in the next day and asks me all kinds of questions, calls me to his office Monday an...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2010 07:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is the no-compete clause valid in California?
There is no-compete clause in my severance package by my employer, and it states that I would have to abide by laws of other state, even though I work in California.
4 answers  |  asked Jun 13, 2010 11:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is my severance agreement lawful and enforceable?
My severance package requires me "duty to report new employer's name to my current employer....to allow my current employer to reasonably determine whether such activities fall within the scope of act...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2010 9:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to California