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Hostile work environment when returning from a medical leave of absence
Approximately 3 months ago I went on a doctor & company approved medical leave of absence. Prior to leaving I was working anywhere from 60 to 90 hour work weeks. Not uncommon for our global company. I...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2011 11:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can an employer lay you off and call you back for partime?
My husband was with company for 6 years. He was out for 3 weeks with an eye injury not job related. The company layed off supervisors and other employees that 3rd week. When returned to work on Monday...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 4, 2011 6:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Is getting paid under the table illegal and can taxes be taken out?
My boss decided to pay me under the table for the past few pay periods to avoid paying taxes. If I am getting paid with cash, is he allowed to take out taxes from the money he is giving me? He also di...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 28, 2011 4:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey

My previous employer Stop Payment'd my last check for multiple reasons, what can I do?
I got a letter in the mail today from a lawyer saying my paycheck is being held due to multiple reasons.. "He informs me that you were terminated from your employement on July 1st. Thereafter, without...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 7, 2011 12:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

if worked 37.5 & have ^ hours of vaction. Can they deduct 6 hours worked hours so u wont go over 40
1 answer  |  asked Jul 1, 2011 6:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

what are legal or other ways to properly deduct wages
Hello - I own a small business, As you know with any small business in the past few years margins are tight. which is why this is a big deal. I have been having problems with lost and neglected tools ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 27, 2011 1:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify
Is it unlawful for plaintiffs atty. to notify defendants atty. that plaintiff is prepared to notify the media if a case is not settled and continues on to trial? Is this unlawful or unethical? I perso...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 3:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My fiance is being demoted out of nowhere and they are decreasing his salary. Can they do this?
My fiance is the manager of a jewelry store for about a year and a half. He has done an amazing job and won many awards within his company for doing so well and improving this store from the year befo...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 22, 2011 3:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

time off without pay
i have several medical issues, myemployers knows this and i get severe migraines, i missed work a lot but have always taken it without pay--this time my employers gave me 3 days off without pay and i ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 11, 2011 3:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is my employer allowed to control all 7 days of the week?
My employer pays minimum wage as well as cut hours when they feel like it with no regard for the employees So I need to get a second job. However they say that I must be available when they want me.
1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2011 5:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to New Jersey