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Fired for something a co-worker did -- any remedies?
I live in Houston, Texas and work in a restaurant as a bartender. (formally worked in a restaurant.) I was recently accepted another position outside the service industry which caused me to go from fu...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Downsized and treated differently - what can I do?
On Friday Oct.6th I was terminated from my job of 3 1/2 years. Down-sizing was the reason given for my termination. The regional manager called all employees (4) together and told us the office would ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Georgia

Does a law set a maximum on the number of hours worked?
Is there a law stating a maximum amount of voluntary overtime an employee can work in a work week?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Pregnancy related complications - is leave available?
I am 24 weeks pregnant and have a medical history of pre-term labor with my previous child. I have been experiencing pre-term labor symptoms with this pregnancy and have been ordered bed rest for the ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Retention agreement - what happens if I do not sign?
I have been verbally told my position is being eliminated and sent to another facility (out of the state). I was also verbally told that I will receive 60-days notice of my end date, what the severanc...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Fired after giving notice of resignation - what can I do?
Once an employee turns in his/her resignation is it illegal for the employer to lay the employee off?
3 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What right do I have to see my personnel file?
Do I have a legal right to my personnel records after I have been fired?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Should we get paid for putting on the company uniform?
If an employer provides your work uniforms, and has them cleaned and delivered to a locker at your work place, do they have to allow you time to put them on and take them off on company time. If so wh...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Are homosexuals and people over 70 safe from discrimination?
Are people over the age of 70 protected by the ADEA? And do Federal EEO Laws protect homosexuals from discrimination in employment? Does an employee have to report sexual advances to the company in or...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employer curses, screams and belittles - what's the law?
Is it against the law for an employer to curse, scream and belittle you in front of all your coworkers? I've been called names from scumbag to f**ing bitch and I would just like to know the laws on th...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania