Pennsylvania Questions and Answers
Commission Deduction
Can an employer 3 days before a pay period tell the employee that they are going to take a certain amount off on each commission deal simply because they dont want to pay that high of commission on ea...
1 answer | asked Nov 4, 2004 6:09 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
severence pay contract
I was recently let go from my company because I mistakenly sent an email to the wrong vendor. As of yet, the company has not taken action on my unemployment. Also, they told me they were going to give...
1 answer | asked Nov 2, 2004 1:46 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Payment for unused vacation days in PA
I husband terminated his employment with his last employer in August. When he gave his resignation, he told his employer he wanted to be sure he would receive payment for his unused vacation time. His...
1 answer | asked Oct 21, 2004 12:13 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Three year no-compete agreement
I worked for a Lawn care company, which made me sign a no-compete after I was employed there for about 10 months besides winter time layoff. The only consideration that I received was keeping my job. ...
1 answer | asked Sep 26, 2004 9:15 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
commissions owed/non compete valid
i went to work for an insurance agency owned by my brother. i signed a three year non-compete contract that also spelled out my salary,commission and benefits. i left a good job in an unrelated field ...
1 answer | asked Sep 14, 2004 4:57 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
forced on call
I have asked this question and did not get an answer yet. Can a nursing home single out one shift to be on call? The home I work at has done this to 7-3 and no other shift and at least 5 CNA don't hav...
2 answers | asked Sep 13, 2004 11:37 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
laid off prior to plant closing, do I get severance pay
I have a question. I know there is no guidelines on Severance pay. But our plant-- Techneglas just closed. We had a contract, which states we will get severance pay. My question is: Is employees who w...
1 answer | asked Sep 10, 2004 10:22 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
2 weeks notice - Vacation Pay
I gave my company written notice for two weeks, but stated the last four days would be taken as vacation days, since I had accrued 8 days of vacation. They refuse to pay, stating that the Company hand...
1 answer | asked Sep 9, 2004 9:34 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Does statement in offer letter bound to non-compete agreement
My offer letter which I signed when I was hired stated the following: "We are happy to offer you a position under the following conditions: Acceptance of the conditions in the attached Confidential In...
1 answer | asked Aug 10, 2004 11:12 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Wrongful termination
I was laid off on 5/27 and I know that I am not being called back. When I was still there they hired a girl that was only there for two months and they kept her. I was screamed at and harrarsed by my ...
1 answer | asked Aug 9, 2004 12:51 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania