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I have a confusing question. I work for a company that has 1 parent but 2 subsideries. An employee works FT for 1 company and we want him to work 10 hours for the next company from home. Would this mean overtime or not because it is 2 companies? Should he
I have a confusing question. I work for a company that has 1 parent but 2 subsideries. An employee works FT for 1 company and we want him to work 10 hours for the next company from home. Would this me...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 9, 2017 7:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I was cleared of charges that I harassed a co-worker. The case was cleared by our HR, board members and Hr consulting firm. But knowing this worker she most likely will not let it go. What are my rights. I really don't want to be on pins and needles for t
A worker told staff on her way out the door "don't forget I'm not here tomorrow." She in fact did not tell her co-workers of the day off. As assistant director I sent out an email to all staff to remi...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 9, 2017 5:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Ohio- Retroactive Pay Cut
In Ohio, is it legal for a company to issue a company-wide pay cut that was effective 7 days prior to a verbal notice?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2017 4:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is there a case when being threaten by an employer if you apply for unemployment after firing you ?
My son was fired a few weeks ago. He was working at a bar/restaurant in which it did not have a problem with give out free drinks, half price for meals etc. On this particular day he was schedule to w...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2017 3:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I make a claim for unpaid wages after I already signed a severance release?
I have been working two management roles as an exempt employee for five months, but only receiving my normal salary for only one management role. I am now involuntarily leaving under a massive lay off...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2017 12:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2017 5:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I have an employee that has resigned his position after 1 year of employment. I gave him a 5% equity position in the company when he joined. Can I simply rescind those shares outright or do I need a mutual agreement to do so.
Stocks were promised but not formally transferred to the individual. They are still held by me.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 6, 2017 10:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

I had a car accident 4 years ago. 1 year ago I started having serious back pain and I was fired
My doctor says my back pain is directly related to what I do at work. I even have medical clearance to work as long as I go to physical therapy. However, my boss says it has nothing to do with work bu...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 4, 2017 10:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I am a salary exempt employee my employer states hours will be deducted from my salary for days miss
My 30 day notice was given on 2/9/17 my last day of employment will be 3/10/17. I left work early on 2/20/27 sick. promptly went to the doctor on 2/21/17 and returned to work Friday 2/23/17. I am stil...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 4, 2017 6:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can my company cut my pay rate and give lower level job to me on returning from short term disabilty
I have been working for a company for less than a year when I found out I have breast cancer. I tried to work my job and do chemo but my company said that they would put me from salary to hourly so I ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 1, 2017 10:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

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