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"insubordination" to an officer of same rank.
I was terminated by a county sheriff for "insubordination" to an officer of the same rank as myself. In our contract with the county it says only a supervisor can give a "lawful" order, and that the c...
1 answer | asked Mar 19, 2003 03:30 AM [EST] | applies to New York
workers comp retaliation
Hello, My name is Omar I would like some information. I have been retaliated against by my workers compensation adjuster and she has been making my life a hell. I have gone on two separate occasions w...
1 answer | asked Mar 19, 2003 12:06 AM [EST] | applies to California
Agreement after-the-fact?
An employee of my company resigned his position after 9 months, invoking repayment terms for relocation expenses that require a pro rated portion based on remaining with the company for 12 months. Pro...
1 answer | asked Mar 18, 2003 2:43 PM [EST] | applies to California
may have signed a Non-compete in NY with big company
Hello, my father works for a large, national trash hauler. He has been offered a new job with a competitor in the same area, he might have signed a non compete when he started about 4 years ago. He is...
1 answer | asked Mar 17, 2003 8:25 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Severance pay withholding taxes
My severance pay check's withholding taxes was equivalent to 40% of gross pay. I've searched high and low on internet to get explanation, table, or reasons why it is taxed so high. Can you explain? Th...
1 answer | asked Mar 14, 2003 3:49 PM [EST] | applies to California
SEVERANCE PAY
A friend of mine was laid off today and was told not to come back on Monday. The reason is the small business that he works for is cutting costs. They are letting him go with no severance pay or earne...
1 answer | asked Mar 14, 2003 1:49 PM [EST] | applies to New York
grounds for relief
I was told that I would be given a job in DEC98. I did not start working with them until JUN98. During the first week I was given a no compete contract and compelled to sign it. I was unable to have a...
1 answer | asked Mar 12, 2003 11:50 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Non-Compete regarding staffing services in AZ
I recently resigned as VP of Recruiting for an AZ-based recruiting firm that specialized in medical and technology staffing. About 4 months prior to resigning an old family friend asked me to do some ...
1 answer | asked Mar 12, 2003 10:07 AM [EST] | applies to Arizona
Severance Shortfall
My father was just recently laid off after 10 years of service as an Engineer with a large multinational engineering firm. After, just completing a project which kept him on the road for a year straig...
1 answer | asked Mar 11, 2003 11:50 PM [EST] | applies to California
Fired for a bad back...
A little over a year ago, I was involved in an auto accident that left me with a lower back injury. I got a job in a factory as what they term a "secondary." Basically, I am supposed to learn all of t...
1 answer | asked Mar 11, 2003 7:21 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio