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non-compete dispute
I recently left a company which made me sign a non-compete contract. Before being offered and excepting a job with my current company, I showed them this and they didn't think it was valid. Now my old...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 24, 2004 4:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

termination prior to end of 90 day probation
I am 2 days away from the end of my 90 day probation period. I have been in detox for 4 days and have been advised to go into inpatient treatment. Can I be terminated if I am in the hospital?
2 answers  |  asked Nov 20, 2004 2:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

FMLA - coercion
I was out on FMLA from my job of 2+ years at an NGO while my terminally ill brother was in the hospital and when I returned to work after 9 weeks they had hired a new director in my sub-dept. We do no...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 19, 2004 02:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

specified or implied non-compete for mobilized reservists?
Background: Several years ago I worked at a consulting firm. At that time, the company did not have a non-compete policy, nor did I have an non compete agreement with them. I was involuntarily mobiliz...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 17, 2004 01:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Is a non-compete contract enforceable in New York State?
I am in sales and I signed a non-compete contract when I started with a company which is not based in New York State. I am considering going to a competitor, but no one will hire me if the contract is...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 16, 2004 8:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

bounced paychecks
Would you please inform me what punishments there are on the state or federal level for an employer bouncing paychecks. I recieved about 7 myself, but there was about 19 in all. Also how long can an e...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 15, 2004 1:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Does this void a NON-Compete contract.
I signed a employment contract with an IT firm that says that i shall be paid on a by-weekly bassis no later than 7 days after pay-period ends on the preceeding Friday and in that agreement there is a...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 14, 2004 08:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to Maryland

hourly or contract employment
We are required to be in the office from 8-9am and 4-5pm Mon-Fri and for sales meeting from 1-3:30pm Mondays. If we are late, or miss more than 2 hrs in a day, we are docked percentages of our commiss...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 12, 2004 12:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Forced Medical coverage/deduction
My company provides each employee $750 annual benefit credits to apply towards the cost of medical coverage. The rule is that if you waive coverage you keep the credits and are taxed accordingly. Howe...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 12, 2004 11:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Mandatory Non-Compete 3 years into job?
I have been with my company selling wild game meat to upscale accounts for over 3 years. Last year the company was sold and I signed a new confidenitality agreement at the time. Last week my company f...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 9, 2004 8:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York