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Employment-At-Will...if we expect them to follow company policies, should this be relationship be me
Working on a revised company handbook. I understand that if we expect our employees to follow certain company policies that they are "techincally" not an employee-at-will. Do you recommend the "Employ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 24, 2010 09:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is there a way for employers to not have to pay unemployment if they comply with Employment-At-Will?
Employment is entered upon "at will." Are there cases where this relationship has held up for unemployment cases - meaning that the employer can terminate the employee for good cause, bad cause, or no...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 27, 2010 07:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can an employer not pay me for a holiday that i was elegible for?
for some unclear reason i wasn't paid for the 4th of july holiday and i should of received it. i have made multiple phone calls and emails to my supervisor and all my efforts were brushed off
1 answer  |  asked Oct 22, 2010 3:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

CAN I BE TERMINATED IF I REFUSE TO COOPERATE?
I WAS AWAY ON VACATION AND 2 CO-WORKERS OVERHEARD AND RECORDED THE OFFICE MANAGER AND ANOTHER ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSING ME IN A "NOT SO NICE WAY" I APPROACHED THE OFFICE MANAGER ON THE ISSUE AND TODAY ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 21, 2010 1:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Am I required to give a percentage to the owner of my salon for out of salon work?
I work at a commission based salon (%50 %50). I've been doing weddings for some of my clients through my salon. Am I required to give a percentage of my earnings to my employer? Some of these jobs req...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 16, 2010 11:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Laid Off
I am writing on behalf of my son (my son has Asperger's Disorder, a high-end form of Autism). He worked part-time for CVS for 11 months. He had no disciplinary or any other problems at work. Since Jul...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 2, 2010 2:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can family members work together at the same retail store?
My husband works as a department manager at a large home improvement store and has been with the company for 10 years. His younger, mildly mentally handicapped brother was hired almost a year ago. The...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 22, 2010 2:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I receive unemployment if i quit my job?
The company I work for has recently undergone a change in the majority of the management team. My boss was recently fired and I feel that i am being targeted due to our friendship. They have placed an...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 14, 2010 06:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Michigan

Is it legal to pay another person the commissions that I have earned?
I recently had a job where I earned commissions. Our company recently emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy so alot of changes were made, including forcing us into new positions that do not pay commissio...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 18, 2010 06:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Georgia

Is there case law against employers holding back a promotion due to the economy?
Placed #3 on a Law Enforcement promotional Exam. 1 promotion was made in the last 17 months. there is 4 months left on the list before it expires.
1 answer  |  asked Jul 28, 2010 11:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida