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are there any mitigating factors which would nullify the employers rights in a non-compete cause?
If an employer has impeded the ability for an employee to conduct business, because of lack of merchandise, lack of credit from distributors., lack of financial support to the running of the business,...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 29, 2010 7:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

New job with Non-Compete Contract requirements.
I recently started a new job on a Monday w/ a new employer in the same field I was previosly in. I knew that I would have to sign a Non-Compete contract (NCC) in order to be employed by said company. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 28, 2010 09:04 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was not paid overtime for one and half years, how do i collect back overtime?
I beleive that my current employer willing didn't pay me overtime. What is the process and how do I proceed?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 27, 2010 09:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Nebraska

Could this be age discrimination?
My mother is 64 years old, turns 65 years old in 3 weeks. She has worked for a large and growing doctors office for 23 years as a medical transcriptionist. This position was replaced by technology but...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 25, 2010 8:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

What rights do employees have if their company files Chapter 11.
I have worked for a company for 24 years. They have filed Chapter 11. they do not want to pay the employees any severance or their acrued vacation monies. What rights do we have?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 24, 2010 09:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Equal Pay Discrimination Yes or No?
Me: Work for a niche management consulting firm that concentrates solely on specific industry segment (architecture/engineering firms). Have MBA, PMP, relevant industry experience and prior consulting...
4 answers  |  asked Jan 23, 2010 2:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

What unemployment benefits am I qualified for I'm being "forced to resign"?
I recently moved form San Jose to Los Angeles due to my husband's work. I was able to work remotely for 6 months and was hoping to continue this arrangement. My employer said they wanted somebody onsi...
3 answers  |  asked Jan 23, 2010 09:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

I get paid 2 times a month, how is my overtime supposed to be calculated?
My pay period is from the 1st to the 15th and then the 16th to the end of the month. I get paid (hourly rate) on the 7th and the 22nd of each month. How should my overtime be calculated since sometime...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2010 5:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What concerns should I have if I don't know if I signed a non compete with Employer who fired me?
2 answers  |  asked Jan 20, 2010 08:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How is severance pay taxed?
In the agreement they want me to sign they want me to accept all tax liability. If it's considered income shouldn't the corp. pay normal payroll taxes and insurances? How do you get an agreement revie...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2010 3:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois