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sexual harrassment
I recently worked in a small diner as a waitress. my boss the owner was constantly making sexual comments like your having a good ass day today or even so far as to call a local radio stationand they ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2004 08:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Non-compete relating to prospective customers
I was told I had to sign a new non-compete in 1999 (3 years after original employment)or I would risk being fired. The new non-compete included prospects as covered under the non-compete as well as pr...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 6, 2004 07:35 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Time payed for operating company vehicles
I work in construction and my company furnishes myself and other foremen trucks to carry their tools and materials to the jobs.They pay travel time to the job only once no matter how far or how long y...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2004 10:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Co-worker w/same title makes a lot more money
I am an Oracle Database Administrator just hired (2 months ago) by a large company in my area. I was hired at 90K/yr. Another DBA was hired on the same day. Although we have the same title, we are "ex...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2004 9:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Temp employee discrimination complaint
I was employed through a temporary agency with a large telecommunications industry as a temporary employee. Do I have the right to file a discrimination complaint with EEO against that company even th...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2004 2:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Non-compete for 1099 status
I signed a non-compete agreement with a new employer. However, instead of being a W-2 employee, they are paying me as a 1099. Is the non-compete enforceeable since I am technically not an "official" W...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 4, 2004 10:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to Wisconsin

does fmla cover absentism due to sick baby
Ever since I have returned to work from my maternity leave, I have missed a number of days & have been late a lot due to having to tend to my son. He has been sick a lot(nothing terribly serious) sinc...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 3, 2004 7:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

personnel file access in Ohio
I would like to know if in Ohio I am permitted to see my personnel file at my place of employment? Your answer "In New York State, unlike many other states, you have no right to see the contents of yo...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2004 4:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was threatend by a supvisor and had my hours cut.Do I have a case?
In Feburary2003 A shift supervisor were I worked had been treating me very badly at the start of my shift; she was insulting my intelligence, insinuating that I was a thief, all in front of the custom...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2004 2:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Indiana

Selective enforcement of non-compete
I am a consultant who left my former employer 8 months ago and began working directly for my client. While at first encouraging, my former employer later learned that my 'opportunity' was for contract...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 2, 2004 09:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois