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My actual job duties include more than 20% non-exempt tasks. What...
...is needed to demonstrate that they are "not an essential part of and necessarily incident to" my exempt duties. My non-exepmt tasks include: repair, maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of equipm...
3 answers  |  asked Feb 9, 2010 1:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Settlement Amount
I've sued the county due to sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by my ex-attorney. I am now without counsel and the county has scheduled a settleme...
4 answers  |  asked Feb 9, 2010 11:48 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Went to HR yesterday; complained boss harassing, demeaning behavior; was fired today.
Boss has history of this behavior; another peer also went to HR to complain of his treatment. HR rep stated they have "heard alot of noise about him lately." Other documented instances involving other...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 9, 2010 11:26 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

can i take leave due to no child care for the summer
i am in need of some assistance. is there a leave i can take for the summer due to having no cost effective child care for my 6 year old and still be able to retain my employment?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2010 12:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

On what grounds can a pending severance offer be rescinded?
I was handed a signed separation agreement stating that I had 21 days to read, consider and return it. On day 16, the CEO sent an email rescinding the agreement, stating an unexpected and negative fin...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2010 7:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Is it illegal for a school district to delay severance payment for tax purposes?
A retiring teacher wants to delay his severance payment until January of the year following his retirement. This is stated in the negotiated agreement as his right. Now the school administration is sa...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2010 3:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If I'm laid off can the non-compete still be exercised?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2010 12:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to Nevada

Can my employer give permission to my coworker to inspect my time cards and payroll sheets?
I have a colleague who is stalking me during work hours and keeping a diary of what I do, when I eat, who I speak with, etc. to try and get me fired. He has convinced my boss that I am guilty of trans...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 4, 2010 12:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can an employee who has paid sick days, use them first and then apply for FMLA?
2 answers  |  asked Feb 4, 2010 11:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Can my employer sue me over a non-compete agreement
I was hired as a sales manager and signed a non-comptete agreement by my current employer. After 1 year my employer demoted me down to an entry level sales rep with 15 years experience behind me. They...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 4, 2010 10:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut