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Am I owed penalties and dues?
I worked for a court reporting agency that I later found out that I signed a non-compete clause for, even though I was told I would be working as an Independent Contractor; paying for my own supplies,...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 3, 2010 1:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

What can I do if I was terminated for being unethical but I was fasely accused
1 answer  |  asked Feb 3, 2010 10:51 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

If I sign my severance agreement, can I stil get unemployement benefits?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2010 2:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

as a nj employee can i take njfmla to care for my adult daughter who will have a c section.
my employer says "no" unless she is mentally challenged, which she is not. thanks
1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2010 2:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

nanny overtime
I have a nanny who is scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with 1 wk sick, 1 wk vaca and paid holidays to start. Our family takes more than 1 week vacation every year, but cannot afford to pay her for t...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 2, 2010 11:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How does seniority work ?
I know someone who has been working for a Government job building schools since 2002. Theres been other people hired after him with less time working for the company. This job works on and off due to ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2010 2:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

How do you combat a two-front battle?
I have addressed my concerns in my previous poat. However, I believe that it is better if I further explain my predicament. I am an African-American male flight attendant. In the environment wherein I...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 31, 2010 10:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Was I wrongfully discharged?
I was terminated yet gived the opportunity to resign for using a company computer for personal email use. Later it was disclosed that it was not the violation of the Company Computer policy, but the c...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 31, 2010 8:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this covenant not to compete considered unreasonable?
I am a veterinarian and was employed for more than three years before being fired. The reason for firing was because I told my boss I was opening my own practice in 6 months. My non compete clause sta...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 31, 2010 07:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Do I have alternatives for relocation agreement payback and payback amount?
I am employed by a company and have been for exactly one year. Relocating to the new location has not been good. My wife has been unable to find work and my son started college. The net effect is that...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 31, 2010 04:48 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

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