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Non compete in Ohio under Pa law
I signed a non compete for employment in Ohio which is governed under all aspects by the laws of Pa. in Mid Sept 2009 when I signed a compensation agreement. In November I had to sign a new sales comp...
2 answers | asked May 13, 2010 6:39 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Non Compete in Mass
I was recently terminated from my position w/ my company. I was forced to sign a non compete as part of my employment agreement. I have included the 2 most relevant sections of my Key Employment Agree...
1 answer | asked May 13, 2010 6:31 PM [EST] | applies to Massachusetts
Am I eligible for unemployment
I was recently told that I needed to improve my performance at my job. I was give 3 weeks unpaid leave to sort out my personal issues. After the 3 weeks I was informed that nature of my work had been ...
1 answer | asked May 13, 2010 2:42 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Is a noncompete valid if a nursing agency is getting rid of home care case to keep nurses away?
My mom is very ill (has ALS). We have had the same nursing agency for around 7 years (provides nursing care 16 hours a day). We had a recent disagreement with them as we wanted rid of one of the nurse...
1 answer | asked May 10, 2010 6:30 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
How long can a non-compete clause be enforced in the state of Florida?
I sold a manufacturing company that produces a unique line of products. All of the products were designed exclusively by myself. The purchaser made me sign a 10 year non-compete clause but my attorney...
2 answers | asked May 6, 2010 1:32 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
Does a company in "foreclosure" have to honor employment agreements - specifically severance pay?
My company CEO just announced to the team yesterday that the company has no cash and will be letting all but 5 people go in a mass layoff. Keeping the 5 people is for the purpose of managing an asset ...
1 answer | asked May 6, 2010 05:36 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
My Manager is the Human Resource Managers Husband!
After 5 years of working as a Technician with this company, I have witnessed unsafe and unlawful behaviors. The concerns I have had and the processes that were unfair and unsafe were mentioned to Huma...
1 answer | asked May 5, 2010 4:13 PM [EST] | applies to Georgia
Discrimination during pregnany: wages, forced maternity leave.
At the beginning of 2009, my employer cut everyone's wages 20% and management 10%. Managers had to work a full schedule on the 10% cut, while the rest of the staff was permitted to take a day off per ...
1 answer | asked May 4, 2010 08:54 AM [EST] | applies to New York
is a new employer liable to be sued by former employer in a non compete?
Left former employer, thought the non compete was void due to old employer shook hands, wished me well, and knew I was going to work for small competitor. 6 months later, old employer sent new employe...
1 answer | asked May 4, 2010 06:58 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
What happens after I filed my charge with the U.S. District Court?
I have just filed my charge. The clerk gave me 2 forms; Process of receipt and return and summons in civil action. The clerk explained what I should do but I had a hard time understanding the procedur...
1 answer | asked Apr 29, 2010 10:12 PM [EST] | applies to Florida