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Maternity Leave and FMLA
I work for a large, reputable telecommunication company as a software engineer (I’m also management employee). I received a severance package the day after my maternity leave ends and while on FMLA. I...
1 answer | asked Jun 12, 2003 3:18 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Can a non-compete contract contain stipulations which extend beyond contract expiration?
My question is regarding a non-compete clause in an employment contract. Specifically, the contract expired in Sept. 2002 although employment continued. The contract contains wording indicating that t...
1 answer | asked Jun 12, 2003 09:24 AM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
I need to know how I can get the average computer salary as desired.
I am a noted as a Computer Operator Class B, by one section and Class 1, by another section. I've brought this to my manager's attention during my review. I am being paid way under the Computer Operat...
1 answer | asked Jun 12, 2003 03:07 AM [EST] | applies to Indiana
Employment condition changed=loss of all accrued vacation time?
I work for a small human services agency. Our Board of Directors recently voted to dissolve the agency, so I am now on app. 3 months notice. I have almost 100 hours of unused vacation time accumulated...
1 answer | asked Jun 11, 2003 7:12 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Overtime drawing
I am a computer programmer. The company I work for has always paid straight pay for any hours over 45. About 18 months ago the company eliminated overtime pay and incorperated a contest. The rules of ...
1 answer | asked Jun 11, 2003 12:05 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Emotional Distress
Suing for emotional distress has been suggested to me by some family members and this is why I email you today. My employer provides an onsite daycare. I'm a young (26)single parent of a 3 yr old boy ...
1 answer | asked Jun 10, 2003 10:22 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Overtime for salary
I was hired two years ago by my current employer. I received a letter confirming I was hired at a specified salary but I would receive overtime for any time over 46 hours. The overtime would be paid q...
1 answer | asked Jun 8, 2003 11:35 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
Getting told to sign or be fired.
I have just received an E-mail from Corporate to sign "Binding Arbitration Agreement And Waiver of jury Trail" or be fired. This is a retail company and their is a question of overtime for most. For m...
1 answer | asked Jun 6, 2003 9:02 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
undesired of filing a complaint
1 - If I file a complaint againts my last employer. Will this affect me when I am looking for another job? 2 - Can I file a complaint if I am thinking that my employer let me go because of my ascent s...
1 answer | asked Jun 6, 2003 1:52 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Gender discrimination, retaliation (wrongful termination)
I am a 52 year old woman who held a highly responsible position for the last two years in a growing company. During this time I averaged a salary 25% below my male counterparts in the same level of ma...
1 answer | asked Jun 5, 2003 3:22 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona