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Does this track record show discrimination?
If a supervisor has hired and supervised numerous black people over a period of several years and in past year only one black person has been hired, can it be said that this supervisor has discriminat...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

12 week notice obligation - is it enforceable?
I have a prospective employer in MA who wants me to sign an employment agreement that requires 12 weeks notice of employment termination by either party. Is this enforceable or does it conflict with a...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

How can I collect my final wages and vacation pay?
I resigned three weeks ago. The company has not paid my remaining vacation or my final pay. They keep making excuses. What can I do?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Indiana

Forced to leave because of a hostile environment - do I have cause for a suit?
I was recently forced to leave my job due to the incredibly hostile environment at work. My employer was well aware of the situation , ( caused by another employee ) and I am wondering if I have cause...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

How can I get my final pay?
Questions: 1. What do I need to do to, if necessary, enforce payment of the amount due me, which is in excess of $22,000. 2. If it is necessary to retain an attorney, would I be able to collect attorn...
3 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I start a company as I am on H1?
can I start a company as I am on H1? if so how? and what kind of company can I start?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Rape and retaliation for reporting it in the Army - Please help.
I was in the army as of yesterday .I have had a rough way to go with the service . My first sergent raped me and when I came forward i was punished and suffered many reprisals . i need an attorney the...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Is a non-compete valid if the employer breaches the agreement?
As part of a hi-tech development deal, XYC (of which I own 30%) hires me as CTO (administer and develop) at a salary that increases with CPI. As part of emloyment contract, I agree to assign all inven...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Are agreements not to re-hire lawful?
The following is included in my severance pay agreement: Future employment: You agree you will not seek future employment with the company, or its affiliated entities, subsidiaries, divisions, success...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

My bonus fell as a result of my pregnancy. Is that lawful?
I work in the HR/Compensation department for a large corporation. I recently received a bonus that reflected average performance. Being disappointed, I pursued discussions with my management, to find ...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to California