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Can employer read private e-mail w/o notice?
I was recently terminated by my employer for disclosing "confidential" information. The confidential information was a resignation letter that a former employee copied to me (I forwarded it to two oth...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 4, 2007 8:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Harrasment and Retaliation for whistle blowing
About 6 weeks ago I reported a manager for a theft I witnessed. I have since had my hours cut, been demoted, and blackballed for transfers. I even contacted the corporation itself, but the issues were...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 1, 2007 3:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Non-Compete Agreement Consultation
Would like to contact former employer who had an attorney send a notification letter of injunction against me for violation of a non-compete contract. I do not have a copy of the non-compete and would...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 29, 2007 04:22 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

reviewed twice (Excellent then Average)
Hi, I had my first annual review by my boss on August 17 where he put every category as Outstanding; we both signed the review. He came back the following week and said that review was too good, I hav...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 28, 2007 10:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Racial Discrimination or at will?
I work for a large insurance agency (at-will). 5 months ago a coworker refused to work for a producer any longer due to his work ethic. I also work for said producer but not with her. The co. did not ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 26, 2007 6:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Discrimination.
with 10 years of management experience in the industry in which I work in. I applied for a position within my organization a day after it closed. I inquired with the hiring director if she would accep...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 23, 2007 10:07 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

seeking damages for unsafe working enviroment
I work for a very large union. I am a maintenance worker for them. The building I help maintain is constantly in need of remodeling and repairs. None of which permits are pulled to do this extensive w...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 22, 2007 09:04 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this Harassment?
I am accused of saying a coworker dressed like "a crack ho" 3 weeks ago to another coworker. I do not remember saying it but someone told her I said it and she has gone to HR and is pressing the issue...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 21, 2007 8:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is this retaliation
The administrative staff asked for a meeting with two owners to voice our concerns of needing help. We were down two people in our dept due to downsizing and couldn't keep up the pace. We also asked w...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2007 07:16 AM [EST]  |  applies to Vermont

Didn't sign a non-compete, what now?
I had hired a sales rep but I did not have a non-compete agreement signed. Now he has left my company, with my contacts in his computer. Is there anything I can do or I am completely out of luck in th...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2007 01:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to California