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Boss has prostitute on payroll. How does that work? Or does it?
The owner of a business has a prostitute on the payroll. She shows up on paydays for a few days, then leaves. Isn't this misrepresentation of business expenses?
1 answer  |  asked Sep 3, 2009 7:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can a boss pay employees cash for per deim?
This employer has been paying his employees late (2 wks or more) with cash when payroll checks bounce. Once the payroll checks started bouncing, he started paying per deim in cash. He usually shorts h...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 3, 2009 7:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

What documentation, if any, is HR required to share with supervisors about employee's on LOA?
I am the Payroll Supervisor/Human Resource individual for two convalescent hospitals in California and my Supervisor, the Administrator of the corporate office facility, would like me to cc supervisor...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 11:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Exempt Salary Manager that worked 21 paid days, yet employer only paid for 18 and refuses to pay out
I am a salary exempt manager for a food service company. The month of August was a 21 day pay month (meaning I would need to work a minimum of 21 days to receive my salary. I am new to the company and...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 10:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

signed12month consultant non-compete, moved to different position 1 year ago, is non-comp valid?
Upon hire I signed a "Consultant Non-Compete Agreement" for a 12 month period upon termination. I have since moved into a non-consulting position (same company) for over 1 year. Does the consultant no...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 06:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Unfair treatment and layoff
Hi I was recently fired from my company for the reason of breaking company policy. What occured was that i had a relationship with an employee. The girl was my assistant manager and i was the store ma...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 1, 2009 10:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I signed an ADR when I hired on with ex-employer. Can I file with EEOC for Pay Discrimination?
I signed an ADR agreement at hire - with ex employer. I am female, and I found out several weeks before I took another job that they were paying equal male peer $30K more than me for the exact same jo...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 1, 2009 7:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to Tennessee

Why is my employer against me getting unemployment benefits?
I have been working for a Dr. in Nassau County for 6 years. I am a surgical assistant.I am under the suspician he is doing things he shouldn't be doing to his employees. I get paid by the surgery. Usu...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (due in DEC)
I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (Due in DEC) and i have taken several days off. I recently inquired how many hours i had available to me, at this time, i was instructed I have taken too...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 26, 2009 1:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can I be terminated without proof of the accusation and a chance to defend myself?
In May of 2009 I was terminated from my position at a Charter School as Principal because of an alleged "inappropriate comment" that I had made towards a staff member. I was not offered the opportunit...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 25, 2009 3:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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