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Can an employer require evening social events/12-hour days at risk of being fired?
I work remotely for an online school. The employer has decided on short notice that we will be required to travel for 4 days to the home office for a "conference." (Travel was not in the original term...
1 answer | asked Mar 1, 2010 8:22 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Ex employer harassing sending collection notice...
Hi, It has been just few months i am in usa and i am not having enough funds to hire an attorney. I came to us few months ago and was working with one of company in ohio which is body shopping consult...
1 answer | asked Mar 1, 2010 7:42 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can I be demoted without being given any reason?
I am the lone female management person at my place of employment. The state requires someone in my position to have a bachelor's degree. My position is the only one with this requirement, and I am the...
1 answer | asked Feb 26, 2010 6:45 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Company is based in OH & I take a job in GA, noncompete is judged by OH or GA laws?
I work for a Software as a Service (SAAS)company that offers only users on their system media buying and placement. I provide consultations and media and buying services. My noncompete says that for 1...
2 answers | asked Feb 25, 2010 2:56 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Have I been Racially discriminated against?
I have been working at my place of employment for almost 6 yrs. I have been a supervisor for 1 1/2 yrs. One of the qualifications to become a supervisor is, u must have a flexible schedule & work full...
2 answers | asked Feb 24, 2010 11:38 AM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Can my former employer refuse to pay my severance until I leave the state?
I worked on a large estate and was paid a salary. A residence was also provided. When I was terminated I was offered one month's pay as severance. The employer required that I sign a letter stating th...
1 answer | asked Feb 21, 2010 12:46 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can I collect unemployment?
I was on unemployment until Oct 09 (was on 1st extension). I then took another job and went on a m2 week medical leave from Doctor recently. On the 1st day of leave my supervisor informed me I needed ...
1 answer | asked Feb 21, 2010 07:57 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Comparible Offer
My employer is selling our business unit to competitor. They offer a severence package but say that if the purchasing company makes a "comparible offer" in regards to position, pay and distance of tra...
1 answer | asked Feb 19, 2010 10:11 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Do I have any rights as being accused of Harassment?
I am a male over 40 years old and I work with primarily women. I have known the accuser for about 8 months. I see her at school and work. She would come up to me and touch me on the back say Hi and I ...
1 answer | asked Feb 19, 2010 8:33 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
How do I take care of a hostile employer?
I work at a coffee shop, and many things have happened there that were very hostile and abusive towards me. I would like to know what I can do to solve this problem. For example, a lady came through t...
1 answer | asked Feb 18, 2010 9:00 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio