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what do I do with eeoc's right-to-sue
the eeoc just gave me three "rigtht-to-sue" notices. What do I do?
2 answers | asked Jun 30, 2009 11:24 PM [EST] | applies to California
Comp time - legal issue or company policy?
I am an exempt employee working four days per week by agreement with my non-profit employer. If I work a fifth day in any given week, can my employer legally offer me comp time off? If so, am I requir...
1 answer | asked Jun 30, 2009 7:49 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Forced/ Rushed Non-compete under threat of termination.
My C.O has just recently updated its non compete. They are forcing the sales force to sign immediately under threat of termination. How long do I have to have to look over this document or get it to l...
2 answers | asked Jun 30, 2009 6:52 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
Unemployment Questions
Dear Mel, I have worked in the same industry for over 15 years. I have worked for my current employer for 2 years. Recently, we were given goals at the beginning of the year. Since my industry is in t...
1 answer | asked Jun 30, 2009 2:07 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Discrimination, retaliation for FMLA or harrassment?
Is this discrimination,retaliation for using FMLA or harrassment? I have several medical conditions that cause me to miss work on an intermittant basis. I have been employed with a local government ag...
1 answer | asked Jun 28, 2009 03:16 AM [EST] | applies to Nebraska
Compete Agreement after 3 years
I live and work in the state of Florida. I have been with my current employer for 3 years. I was recently offered a job working for a client of my current employer. My boss got wind of this and demand...
1 answer | asked Jun 27, 2009 8:19 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
Docking salary pay due to doctor's note
I am a salary employee. On my paycheck stub bi-weekly it states I am paid for 80 hours (40 per week), though as salary at my job it is understood that we are to work 50 hour work weeks. I have not sig...
1 answer | asked Jun 27, 2009 8:05 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
wrongful termination in a nursing home - health professional
I am a professional health care provider. I recently informed administration that 'I would not stay at a facility in which the social worker was not apprised of resident abuse/neglect allegations.' Wi...
1 answer | asked Jun 26, 2009 12:11 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Nepotism
Where I work, there is a nepotism policy that states: (A) No relative of a trustee may be considered for appointment to any position at the College until all other sources of candidates have been expl...
1 answer | asked Jun 25, 2009 8:01 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Non-Compete Enforceability after termination in FL
I was recently terminated from my job in Jacksonville Florida. When I was hired with the company I signed a non-compete agreement. Is that non-compete enforceable if I have been terminated and did not...
1 answer | asked Jun 24, 2009 11:23 PM [EST] | applies to Florida