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Does bankruptcy mean I lose severance?
I was laid off from an IPO start up company on Dec 18, 2000 during this time I signed an agreement stating I would be paid for my remaining vacation time and 2 weeks severance pay. The company filed C...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
What are my rights to keep false statements out of my personnel file?
My manager at work has attempted to issue me a written warning that will become part of my permanent personnel file. The document states that she monitored a telephone conversation between myself and ...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Non-compete prevents me from returning to old employer
This letter concerns a "non-to-compete" agreement I signed with my employer. I have been at my current employer, 3 months. When I was hired, they asked that I sign the agreement and I did. Now I am be...
2 answers | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
What can I do to protect my commissions once I resign?
I am planning to resign from my present sales job which compensates me with salary and commission.how can I be assured that my present company will pay all commissions do on shipped orders, and on ope...
2 answers | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can they reduce salaries as well as lay off employees?
My employer (located in New York State) is having some financial difficulties. As a result the company is now reducing all salaried employees' pay by 18% for the next 7 weeks as well as shutting down ...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
What union rights do I have as a "casual" employee?
I am a "casual" employee for the New York Times Newspaper. I am a driver and work in their union shop. I have been working at least 40 hrs a week for them for over 8 years. At this time I am not affor...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Compensation for 24 hour coverage?
Does my company have the authority to enforce 24 hour coverage without any compensation.
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Are residency requirements legal for a non-competitive job?
Can a employer mandate where you live when it is a non-competitive and non-elective job ? I am a county worker and live outside of the county I work in. Thank you.
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can they deny benefits to "freelance" employees?
First, thank you for providing the opportunity to make the following queries: I am employed at a large law firm in NY. I am considered a “freelance” employee of the firm in the proofreading department...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Harassment and now disparaging remarks by the CFO
I live in NorthWest Tennessee. I was harassed in my job as H. R. Director by the CFO for approximately 6 weeks until I finally spoke up to her on Aug. 16, 2000. She yelled at me to get my stuff and le...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to Tennessee