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Can a 5 year tuition reimbursement contract be broken?
I signed a 5 year contract in exchange for money to help with graduate education (about $46,000). I want to separate from this employer after one year due to ethical and liabilty reasons (unsafe medic...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 6, 2010 4:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can a supervisor demand an employee to work an extra 8 hour shift ?
My son was told by his supervisor that he HAD to work another 8 hour shift ion top of his regular 8 hours, and has to return to work for his regular 8 hour shift. first 8 hrs. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Dem...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 3, 2010 5:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Recently fired.
I was recently fired after I spoke with my plant manager about the way my direct supervisor has been addressing me. I've never been repremanded for anything or have done anything that would constitute...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 30, 2010 10:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can my previous employer withhold my final check?
Hello, I was let go from my job almost three weeks ago and after the pay period ended i have not received my final paycheck. I emailed my previous employer asking about the status of my final paycheck...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 26, 2010 12:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I be forced to take an hour lunch when the policy and all others are made to take 45 minute lunc
We have a 45 minute lunch. Several times I've punched in 43 or 44 minutes. As punishment I was told that I would have to take 1 hour lunches. This means I lose time and this could affect my benefits. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2010 11:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be forced to take an additional 15 minutes for lunch because I punch in too early on my lunch
I had several 44 minute lunch breaks instead of 45 minute lunch breaks. Because of this my employer has decided I must take an additional 15 minutes each time I punch out for lunch. Is this legal and ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2010 04:16 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Is it legal to be terminated after giving 2 weeks notice?
Just gave my 2 weeks notice with current employer and he terminated me on the spot, I am curious if there is any sort of compensation to make up for the 2 weeks I am unemployed.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2010 4:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Can i be demoted for my availability changing and can they take my raise?
hi. i was just wondering i have worked at the same place since last august from what i have heard i do really good. they would not let me be promoted because of my availability, which i accepted but n...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 11, 2010 9:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Variable Comission without prior notice
Hi, I joined my company 3 yrs back with base pay at 15% comission..it was a fairly new company and i was the first sales person..also..office manager too. In span of 3 yrs, every year our revenue has ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2010 3:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Do I have any recourse to stop my potential termination?
From October 2008 to June 2009 my performance and work was "above average" according to my manager. This was reported verbally; was an outcome of my 2009 mid-year review; and was further evidenced by ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 1, 2010 07:07 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

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