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Work Humiliation
Even though I work for a non-union employer, can you still have a case on humiliation? I don't want to bore you with this so if you have the time I would like to get to write more to you. Please let m...
2 answers | asked Jun 15, 2002 6:40 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
loss of wages
Hi I was working for this security guard company and the owner of the company would not give me overtime...he suggested I also work for this other company he owned and get more guard work there..I had...
1 answer | asked Jun 15, 2002 01:09 AM [EST] | applies to California
Taxes on severance package and evaluation of severance agreement.
My severance agreement states that taxes will be withheld at the rate of 27%, which is much higher than they would be if they follow the paperwork I filled out for deductions, etc. Additionally, all t...
1 answer | asked Jun 14, 2002 9:07 PM [EST] | applies to Arizona
im a high school student at british coloumbia
hello Mel: how are you? My question is what courses do you need to take while you are in high school and you want to become a lawyer and what is the minimum monthly income.and approximatley how many y...
1 answer | asked Jun 14, 2002 10:58 AM [EST] | applies to California
Abusive Boss
I work for a small security company. The security company is responsible for security of the gated community that I live in. I have been employed there for six months. I have had several problems with...
1 answer | asked Jun 13, 2002 6:25 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Unemployment benfits for quitting
I have worked for for same company 15 yrs. As a Quality Manager. 2 years ago we were bought by large corp. The turnover has been trememndous. I am doing mutiple jobs, working 12-14 hrs a day. We have ...
2 answers | asked Jun 11, 2002 11:22 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
do I have a case??
over qualified, but hired with job description. management deligates all work load to me then go's shopping online. management was found out then terminated. Replaced by unqualified individual with no...
1 answer | asked Jun 11, 2002 10:16 PM [EST] | applies to California
fired for no reason
i work part time as a bartender. I showed up for my shift and was told that I had been replaced. I was told they wanted someone more full time which turned out to be a lie. I have been there over a ye...
1 answer | asked Jun 11, 2002 3:36 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
denial of tenure in retalitation for boat-rocking
I've filed a grievance with our local supt. because I was supposed to get a bonus for perfect attendance. They sent a snotty response to me that was procedurally late, but it offered me 1/2 of what I'...
1 answer | asked Jun 11, 2002 12:57 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
disparate impact?
After a co-worker quit his job we started dating (we worked together). My boss found out we were dating and fired me. There is no rule discouraging this behavior and other co-workers are dating. Is th...
1 answer | asked Jun 6, 2002 01:29 AM [EST] | applies to Wisconsin