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Ensuring no conflict of interest prior to consultation
We need to consult with an attorney ASAP. Situation involves exempt/non-exempt status,overtime pay (request has been made),retaliation,worker safety,have been informed overtime situation has occured i...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 25, 2008 1:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Unemployment benefits for day to day layoffs???
The company which I work for has been rather slow for the last few months. To compensate for our lack of sales a 12 hour shift was eliminated. I was on this 12 hour shift and have lost a great deal of...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 23, 2008 6:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How long is my job protected?
How long is my employer required by law to "protect" my job? I was out on FMLA for 12 weeks (due to cancer) and have been on short term disability for apx 6 months. Is my employer required to give me ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 22, 2008 5:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Suspended? Fired ? Employer refuses to say.
My son was suspended by a major grocer after years of employment & soon after promotion and transfer to another store.He bought a package of an out of code product that was properly marked and discoun...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 21, 2008 8:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Non competition valid after 11yrs service?
I signed a Employment Agreement with a Non Compete clause in 1997. The company was one of the holding companys of the US parent. Since then the Parent has split itself into many holding companies, sol...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 21, 2008 10:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Position eliminated in merger - Am I entitled to severance?
I am a female executive in a company that is about to make a major acquisition. I was notified on Friday that as part of this acquisition, my position is being eliminated and my product line dropped. ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 18, 2008 9:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Terminated for no reason
Today I was let go from my company. Up until this point, all my reviews have been good. Even one that was done this July. My manager gave me a B+, as in you're doing very well, but there's always room...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 17, 2008 7:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Medical Privacy at Work
My employer is shopping health insurance and has asked each employee to complete a thorough medical history questionnaire. I understand that an insurance company would require this for underwriting, h...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 9, 2008 10:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Constructive Discharge
What is the purpose or intent of the Constructive Discharge Statute (Arizona) if successfully proven your employer was in violation of the statute but you cannot seek any recourse from this violation....
1 answer  |  asked Oct 6, 2008 11:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Payout of accrued vacation (PTO) time
I gave my employer 2 weeks notice prior to voluntarily leaving the company, but they are saying that they will not payout my accrued PTO time since their policy states that PTO time will be paid out a...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 6, 2008 10:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania