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Is a no compete contract void if you leave a business and then come back after 9 months?
About 4 years ago a signed a non compete contract for if I left my employment. I did leave for 9 months and then went back to the same job. I have not signed anything since I've been back for a year a...
1 answer | asked May 6, 2003 7:15 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can e-mail defame when others are included?
I work in Sales. My supervisors boss sent out an e-mail that contained false accusations regarding my performance and copied in several other employyes of the company. I feel that he is entitled to hi...
1 answer | asked May 5, 2003 9:55 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Is non compete invalid if I was never paid for employment?
I need some advice regarding a non-compete contract that I recently signed. I took a job with a company on April 21st and had to sign a non compete contract with them. They made me some intial promise...
1 answer | asked May 5, 2003 9:25 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
What's the extent of Individual liability for company officials?
I have a valid claim against a former employer for unpaid OT. I understand the company's liability. What I want to know is, assuming I win my claim, what is the extent of personal liabilty for the two...
1 answer | asked May 4, 2003 09:50 AM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
age discrimination
I am a General Manager with over 30 years of exemplary service to the company. Due to business reduction the company has informed me of my pending termination. I've requested to retain the one GM spot...
2 answers | asked May 4, 2003 01:31 AM [EST] | applies to California
Children and contracts
My 14 year son is wanting to take a job at our condo community. He will be responsible for keeping the laundry room clean and changing the camera's VCR tape.We, the complex and I, need to know if he c...
1 answer | asked May 3, 2003 5:07 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Lay off due to elimination of position
I was laid off because my "position was being eliminated." However, 2 weeks after I left the company, I was told by ex-coworkers that my boss hired someone in my place to perform my same job duties (t...
2 answers | asked May 2, 2003 11:52 AM [EST] | applies to California
Texas non-compete contract
I started work 2 days ago. Today, day (3) the Dr. presented a non-compete contract. I work in the mental health field in a specialized area, program development and management. I have this experience ...
1 answer | asked May 1, 2003 8:30 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
required meetings without pay
I am a college student and I work as a waitress to pay my bills as I further my education. My employer requires that everyone attend one or two meetings twice a month on a Saturday afternoon when the ...
1 answer | asked Apr 30, 2003 10:50 PM [EST] | applies to North Carolina
Non-compete
I am a software consultant and I have been in the country 6 years. I was a on H1B but have gained my green card in 2001. The company that put me out to a client in ILLINOIS that I have been at for the...
1 answer | asked Apr 30, 2003 7:42 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois