Pennsylvania Questions and Answers
Severance, at will and non-compete
Hello, I'm a commissioned sales representative who will be laid off without cause ( at will employee ). I was asked to sign a non-compete agreement when this current company purchased my former compan...
1 answer | asked Jan 19, 2009 4:10 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
VACATION PAY
MY EMPLOYER TOOK AWAY MY VACATION PAY WICH IS AROUND 2 WEEKS OR BETTER I DO STILL WORK THERE I WANTED TO KNOW IF HE IS ALOUD TO DO THAT AND AM IM ENTILTED TO THAT THANK YOU AND I HOPE THAT U ANSWER ME...
1 answer | asked Jan 3, 2009 12:03 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Intrepreting a Union Contract
I am entering my 8th year of employment and ten months ago I changed positions, with the understanding that my salary would only be reduced by 10%. I signed a contract and within four months I recieve...
1 answer | asked Jan 1, 2009 10:48 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
salary cuts
The school I work for is cutting all employee salaries by 6% starting next month. We all have written agreements which state our salary for the year. Is this legal?
1 answer | asked Dec 17, 2008 6:28 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can a non compete apply to select employees even if they hold the same position as others not asked
I work at a medical practice that was staffed with 2 doctors. One doctor is setting up a new practice and several employees will likely be going to work with him. The doctor that is staying presented ...
2 answers | asked Dec 6, 2008 1:05 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Wrongfull Termination
I have been working for this employer for the better part of two and a half years. Having no sick days available points were collected as a consequence of calling off or coming late. This was a new po...
2 answers | asked Dec 5, 2008 1:42 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Non-compete issue
I signed a non-compete with my employer. (Most employers in my industry require a non-compete before they hire you) I have learned no trade secrets and have no specialized knowledge of the company. My...
1 answer | asked Dec 4, 2008 3:44 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Scope of geographic limits in non-compete
I recently left a sales position due to my position being eliminated and moved into a vp position (sales & marketing) at another company roughly 100 miles away in a similar business (security services...
2 answers | asked Nov 25, 2008 1:17 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
no commission detail provided by employer
my employer a cable company pays flat plus commission. when we get our weekly commision reports there is no detail of what orders the commission came from there is no way i can check if i'm actually b...
1 answer | asked Nov 1, 2008 4:47 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
wage payment
My employer has just told me that I have not lived up to his expectations after 8 years of employment. The company also has no employee handbook and no job descriptions and no set days for vacation or...
1 answer | asked Oct 29, 2008 6:52 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania