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Sub-Contractor to Sub-Contrator switch
I signed a non-compete at the time of hire. I am currently a sub-contractor and would like to switch to another sub-contractor under a big contract with multiple sub-contractors. I was wondering if yo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 17, 2008 3:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

harassment
Since November 2007 I have been the store manager for a local skate/snowboard shop. The owner of the business hired me on to run the store for her. However, she was constantly talking down to me and t...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2008 9:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Washington

Splitting hairs on the word
My current employeer of 21 years infomed me in March that I will be downsized as of July 1st and that I should look over the severance policy as I will be offered a severance should I fit the policy. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 14, 2008 12:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Employee voluntary termination penalty
I have recently been offered a one year contract by my existing employer which contains the following: In the event the Employee voluntarily terminates this Employment Agreement prior to its natural e...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2008 3:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

obligated after lay-off?
I was recently notified that a dozen of us will be laid off with severance pay at the end of June. I am a supervisor with extensive knowledge of the company and how it works. My work nickname is 411. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 12, 2008 09:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Wrongfull termination
I believe I was recently wrongfully terminated. I was an assistant store manager for a corp. I made the decision to give 2 of my employees and myself gratis (free items that vendors provide the compan...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 10, 2008 7:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Re:Over The Road (OTR) Trucking & pay per mile.
Trucking companies regularly short their OTR & regional drivers upwards of 12% or more in general, per load, for mileage driven. Is it possible to sue for the unpaid miles? Companies use various guide...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 8, 2008 2:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employment Termination on the internet
I was wrongfully terminated from my Job with a City Government. Started a lawsuit process and had seltled out of court. Signed documents saying would not bring action against this Government agency. W...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 8, 2008 03:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

lies in job offer
I was hired a little over a year ago by a company and have a copy of the job offer that I signed that stated my pay as hourly amount or commission whichever is greater, starting 5 days prior to my sta...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 3, 2008 12:11 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

This is the only industry we know
My husband and I both have worked in the yellow page industry since 1985. We have worked for all the major companies and have just been terminated with a severance release agreement. Basically we coul...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 2, 2008 8:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Kansas