Connecticut Questions and Answers

After resignation, can I still utilize an intermittent FMLA benefit?
After resigning almost 4 weeks ago, I have had to use intermittent sick time for a previously approved FMLA of which I qualified for, was approved and also have a certification of healthcare provider ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 6, 2010 09:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

how can i appeal a wilful misconduct decision?
I worked in a doctors office for 4 years. i was asked to go into a meeting with supervisor and manager and was being accused of padding my time card by talking to another medical provider on the clock...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 9, 2010 06:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

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

Can my employer sue me over a non-compete agreement
I was hired as a sales manager and signed a non-comptete agreement by my current employer. After 1 year my employer demoted me down to an entry level sales rep with 15 years experience behind me. They...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 4, 2010 10:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

severance
i recently got laid off with a severance pay. 3 days after i filed for unemployment ,i was asked if i was let go with severance pay i told them i did.she then said that i had a hearing schedule to det...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 17, 2009 02:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Job Elimination / Demotion
Hi, I was employed as an IT Director for a major financial institution. Approximately 2 1/2 years after taking the position a corporate restructuring occurred and they consolidated my division. Becaus...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 12, 2005 11:22 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

SALARY TO HOURLY
I'VE BEEN WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY FOR 5 YEARS AT MY 2ND YEAR THEY PROMOTED ME TO OFFICE MANAGER AND THEY ALSO SWITCH ME FROM HOURLY TO SALARY AFTER JULY OF 2003 I WAS WORKING FROM 48 HOURS TO 56 HOUR...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 4, 2004 7:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Age discrimination
Is it considered age discrimination when an employer has a health insurance set up on a premium flat rate. An example is a 22 yr old's rate is $144.35 and the company matches $60 so they are paying fo...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 18, 2001 08:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut