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employer sues exemployee
I am the employer. I wish to enforce a noncompete covenent. I have retained counsel. What are the 5 to 10 most significant arguments for an employer to win suit? An injunction was issued by a judge. E...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 24, 2003 08:39 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Character defamation?
I have recently started a temporary work contract for a financial services company. On my official first day of employment, the HR manager called me in for a meeting and informed me that one of my pre...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 22, 2003 12:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Contract change loss of commisions due for work prior to managment change
I have been working a contract amendment which increased my base pay and also included a new clause entitling me to a commission based on my support of our dealers.Our ex president never signed the co...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 21, 2003 1:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Blocked account and work interview
My previous employer wrote me my final paycheck and it was returned as "blocked account". Is this the same thing as NSF and can I bring this to a district attorney. Also, my first day of work he refus...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 20, 2003 11:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Salary cut after signing non-compete - Is it valid?
I signed a noncompete disclosure 4 years ago that said I signed it as an acceptance of the offer of employment. My offer of employment specifically stated a starting salary and hourly wage. In the las...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 18, 2003 4:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Is non-compete valid after layoff?
Over 3 months ago my former employer laid me and the rest of last employees off because it was going out of business due to lack of funds and large debt. A former co-worker and I then began our own co...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 18, 2003 03:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

non-payment
Previously, i worked for an catering company in September of 2003 which was supposed to be off the books. However, to this day i still have not received payment nor or any of my phonecalls returned. M...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 17, 2003 11:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

What are my legal rights if I am the victim of an assault at work, and am terminated?
1 answer  |  asked Nov 16, 2003 4:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

demotion due to medical leave and absences
i wanted to inquire as to whether or not i should obtain an attorney. i hold a supervisor position at a major retail corporation and have had several health problems this year. i am a breast cancer su...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 14, 2003 2:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to West Virginia

Does Severance Agreement Disclude Unemployment Benefits?
I am concerned that if I sign a Severance Agreement offered by my employer, that the agreement might exclude me from otherwise being eligible for Unemployment Inusrance benefits. Specifically, does th...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 14, 2003 09:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to California