Pennsylvania Questions and Answers

contracts, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA. I about to sign a contract. Does the following terminology from the termination section of the contract mean that I have to stay the full time even in an "at will" state? 'Termination by ...
5 answers  |  asked Jan 18, 2002 12:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Contract language for terminating the agreement
Reading, PA. I about to sign a contract. Does the following terminology from the termination section of the contract mean that I have to stay the full time even in an "at will" state? 'Termination by ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 18, 2002 12:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Relocation Disaster
I took a position with a start-up in Pennsylvania in February 2001. It involved relocating from Houston TX. I have been informed that I am being RIFed in a week. Do I have any recourse based upon bein...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 8, 2001 4:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Company Wishes to Adjust Role, Responsibility and Pay on Employment Contract
I signed an employment contract to be Chief Operating Officer of a start-up company. I am still employed there earning a substantial salary. My contract does not spell out my job responsibilities, ins...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 17, 2001 1:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

severance compensation for commissioned salespeople
I am being offered a severance package for my 18 years of service based on my salary alone. A bulk of my income came from commission. This is not being reflected in my benefits package. Do I have any ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 24, 2001 7:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

on call dispute with for profit hospital.
I am a supervisor in a for profit hospital. I feel there are many issues which I have been given an "unfair shake" here, promotion practices included. I was recently given extra pay for carrying a pag...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 9, 2001 3:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Employer curses, screams and belittles - what's the law?
Is it against the law for an employer to curse, scream and belittle you in front of all your coworkers? I've been called names from scumbag to f**ing bitch and I would just like to know the laws on th...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Treated unfair for falling asleep at work.
if i work for procter & gamble and have been the only one out of the shift work force in my dept who has been confronted for falling asleep.and have a diag of sleep apnea. also have been told by team ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

My pay was cut in half so I quit. Do I receive up unemployment comp?
I have an unemployment question. My fiance has worked for a small business for 14 yrs. They have decided to reduce expenses by "offering" him a job at half the pay he's receiving now. This is the exac...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania