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Physcial abuse/harassment
My boss physically attacked me and threatened my life and well being in front of a number of people a little over a week ago. I wrote a memo to the President of my company describing the event and ask...
2 answers  |  asked May 25, 2003 10:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Possible Retaliation?
I was recently terminated from a facility after less than a year from my hire date. I had many issues during my orientation in which I was told I was "arrogant" and "alienating other staff members", a...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2003 10:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to North Carolina

Fear of Flying
I have a fear of flying that I've discussed with my boss on several occasions. Can he make me fly?
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2003 4:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Wisconsin

Non-Compete: termination /delayed compensation
A friend of mine signed a contract in November 2002 w/a non-compete clause lasting 3 years. He was recently terminated and secured a similar position with a firm selling the same product. In his prior...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2003 10:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

when should i get my last paycheck?
In the state of California, what is the time frame in which a last paycheck has to be given to the former employee if they quit. I've heard its 48 -72 hours after they quit. Can you help me out here?
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2003 5:55 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Intermittant FMLA
Is my employer supposed to give me FMLA paperwork if I inform them that I have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? They are also aware of my son's ADHD and are reprimanding me for my a...
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2003 12:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Trying not to let the door hit me on the rear. . .
Hi Mel. I have been working for a company for nearly three years. In December the owner passed away. Rather than give the business to the son, the widow has decided to sell it. and put us faithful emp...
1 answer  |  asked May 21, 2003 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

privacy
i work in a major dept store a person was fired last week for stealing they were told that they had cameras in the restrooms(this is where they took the item they stole )is it legal to have cameras in...
1 answer  |  asked May 21, 2003 04:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to West Virginia

SUSPENSION FOR BEING ON DISABILITY/DISCRIMINATION/RETALIATION
My question is regarding medical leave. I was suspended without pay by my employer who is a Union Employer, for my absences. It was put in writing that the date of incident was the day I was placed on...
1 answer  |  asked May 20, 2003 6:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

severance package disguised as a buy-out offer
I work for a newspaper and I found discrepancies in accounting. Several customers (large stores etc.) had credit balances and I was told not to bring it up. I was told another time that if I had any p...
1 answer  |  asked May 20, 2003 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio