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Transferring contractor's from one agency to another?
The company that I currently work for is submitting a RFP for a State Contract, and in the RFP the state wants to know how we will handle the contractors that currently work through other Staffing Age...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 30, 2003 12:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Taping Conversations
I filed a formal complaint of Harassment on Monday. I was never contacted by HR concerning the complaint. The next day I was laid off. I believe I have been retailiated against for filing the complain...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 23, 2003 10:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

non-compete
I have been working for the same company for 8 years. After being hired, on my first day they had me sign a non-compete agreement. The agreement has many flaws that would make the agreement invalid. A...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 17, 2003 09:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Sexual Harassment.
I have had several conversations with my supervisor concerning new restrictions he has placed on my access to our accounting system. Keep in mind I have been with this company 4 years and have seen bo...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 16, 2003 5:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

black eye and busted lip in the workplace????
I have worked as a bartender at a country club for two years,a week ago I was hit in the face with intent by a co worker. I was senior to this person by 1 year at no time did I provoke this violence ,...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2003 11:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Maternity Leave and FMLA
I work for a large, reputable telecommunication company as a software engineer (I’m also management employee). I received a severance package the day after my maternity leave ends and while on FMLA. I...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 12, 2003 3:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Overtime drawing
I am a computer programmer. The company I work for has always paid straight pay for any hours over 45. About 18 months ago the company eliminated overtime pay and incorperated a contest. The rules of ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 11, 2003 12:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Emotional Distress
Suing for emotional distress has been suggested to me by some family members and this is why I email you today. My employer provides an onsite daycare. I'm a young (26)single parent of a 3 yr old boy ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2003 10:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Getting told to sign or be fired.
I have just received an E-mail from Corporate to sign "Binding Arbitration Agreement And Waiver of jury Trail" or be fired. This is a retail company and their is a question of overtime for most. For m...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2003 9:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

undesired of filing a complaint
1 - If I file a complaint againts my last employer. Will this affect me when I am looking for another job? 2 - Can I file a complaint if I am thinking that my employer let me go because of my ascent s...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2003 1:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

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