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Employment contract
I am currently on H1B visa working for the company ABC. In my employement contract it is mentioned that I cannot directly join competitor or Client for 12 month after I leave the company?. Is this app...
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2005 12:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

income tax not filed
Dear Sir: My name is Jo-anne Serra and I used to work in a japanese lounge for 5 months. Now, I called them for my w-2 forms and the manager said he doesn't know anything. Everytime they give me wages...
1 answer  |  asked May 29, 2005 5:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Non-compete taking my life
I was employed by a company on H1B, i paid the processing fees and i was not paid for six months, beacuse i dont have job and when finally i got a job, they made me sign a non-compete and for four mon...
1 answer  |  asked May 27, 2005 06:39 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

write up from employer
Do I have the right to ask for a copy of a write up or any information in my employee file?
1 answer  |  asked May 25, 2005 6:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

When is severance pay issued when agreed upon by all parties?
I was dismissed from my duties as a library director with 2 weeks severance pay on Sat., May 21, 2005 by a seven-member-board of elected trustees. I called the library today, Wed., May 25 to inquire w...
1 answer  |  asked May 25, 2005 3:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Discrimination for a disability
I worked for a very large company. I was diagnosed with depression and told me employer. They sent me home to get rest, but IMMEDIATLEY upon my return they brought up performance problems and fabricat...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2005 3:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Employee with Chronic illnesses losing job because of attendance
After missing a week of work due to the flu, I was told I was being replaced because my boss "is used to having someone who is there all the time". The HR Director brought up all my sick days (for whi...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2005 1:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Severance Pay vs. Vacation pay
I was laid off and given severence pay. A few days later I contact payroll to inquire about my vacation pay. They told me I don't get paid for vacation time left over. I then filed a claim with the st...
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2005 8:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Severance Pay
I currently work for a laboratory that is owned by the parent Engineering firm. The Engineering firm will be selling us very soon to another laboratory (we are being bought out). Part of the sale agre...
1 answer  |  asked May 17, 2005 4:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Discrimination Settlement Check
I recently mediated a discrimination charge with my employer and the dispute was resolved in my favor. When the check came, it stated on the check that it was a "severence pay" check. I am still emplo...
1 answer  |  asked May 17, 2005 08:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania