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Competition for a machine tool company
I have a one year non compete. I want to set up my own machine shop which will be competing against my employer after one year. Its going to take me one year to set the business up (ordering machines ...
1 answer | asked Jan 31, 2009 10:29 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Acceptance and Delivery of Severance Package for the State of Arizona
I was terminated from employment on 12-31-2008 due to downsizing. I am due to receive a severance package. Is there a law in Arizona which dicates a specific time frame in which that benefit is requir...
1 answer | asked Jan 30, 2009 5:30 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Termed after almost 10 years in a comapny after a new boss on board and additional duties assigned
Hi...I was employed for 91/2 years with the ame company, always got great appraisals, etc. About 8 months ago I got a new boss along with new duties and during the traing time of the new duties I brok...
1 answer | asked Jan 29, 2009 12:24 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
bounced payroll checks
My boss keeps bouncing our paychecks, then takes days, even weeks to make good on them. Can we insist on direct deposit, certified check, or pay in cash? Is he breaking any laws?
1 answer | asked Jan 26, 2009 10:25 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Exempt employee wondering if I should have been non-exempt?
I was a insurance sales manager for the Auto Club of Southern California for 2 years. We were exempt employees, but we were required to do non-exempt employee work such as selling policies, servicing ...
1 answer | asked Jan 25, 2009 11:03 AM [EST] | applies to California
Severance
I work for a large company and I've recently been provided with the option of taking a lesser paid position or severance. On 1/12/09 they made the offer via email, not a formal agreement. I followed u...
1 answer | asked Jan 23, 2009 8:09 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Salaried or not?
I am an RN who was hired to do the required government paper work in a long term care facility. I was hired at an hourly rate. After about a year and a half as an hourly employee, our company suddenly...
1 answer | asked Jan 20, 2009 6:16 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Severance, at will and non-compete
Hello, I'm a commissioned sales representative who will be laid off without cause ( at will employee ). I was asked to sign a non-compete agreement when this current company purchased my former compan...
1 answer | asked Jan 19, 2009 4:10 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Fair Pay - Salary vs. Salary (non-exempt) vs. Hourly
Mel, I have a long list of things I'd like to ask about but will focus on overtime here. The company is an AZ for-profit corporation. Approx 4 years ago I was promoted from the support department to o...
1 answer | asked Jan 16, 2009 02:00 AM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Job termination during pregnancy related disability
Hello, My wife has complication in pregnancy and that's why doctor has advised to take extended time off ( 4-1/2 months post delivery). Since she was less than 1 year with company, she can take CA PDL...
1 answer | asked Jan 15, 2009 11:01 PM [EST] | applies to California