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Do I have a chance to sue even after signing waiver (under duress)?
Hello, Worked for two years for a company. in mid-town New York City. Last year around March became ill with what was then an unknown issue. Had stents put into my heart, but still had issues where I ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 18, 2018 3:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I am currently an employee for the United States Postal Service and my boss called the police on me and claimed I was a former employee who was trespassing on postal property. Would this be considered a form of harrassment?
On 3/18, A week prior to the incident I had a roll away accident and my driving privileges were suspended for 2 weeks. I recieved a phone call from a supervisor on 3/24 telling me to report to work on...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 18, 2018 2:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I received a back pay settlement check from my previous employer and not only did they take my normal taxes out but they took an additional 20%. Is this right?
I was wrongfully fired and took them to court, we agreed on a back pay settlement. When I got the check, not only did they take my normal payroll taxes out but they also took an extra 20%. I was never...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 10, 2018 6:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I was recently laid off and told it was because the position was eliminated. There were 4 people that held the same title and position that I did. 2 men and 2 women. the company eliminated the positions of the 2 women. One of the men was provided privileg
I was recently laid off and told it was because the position was eliminated. There were 4 people that held the same title (RVP Operations) and position that I did. 2 men and 2 women. The company elimi...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 5, 2018 5:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Washington

fired employee who, under loan agreement still owes company $1,000. Not going to pursue employee as bad exit. Do i just included the $1,000 on w-2 ?
have loan agreement. had paid a few months down. company terminated without cause.
1 answer  |  asked Apr 5, 2018 10:00 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can my former employer enforce the non compete agreement?
i had a non compete with a former employer. I'm a Massage therapist so it states I'm not allowed to have any services with anyone i catered to at their location for ten mile radius and for one year. M...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 23, 2018 4:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I recently applied for FMLA after a sudden event. The FMLA was needed to care for my aging mother after the death of my brother. I requested that the FMLA run from 12/11/17 to 1/8/18. A medical certification needed to be completed and returned by 12/15. M
Employer is citing unexcused absences for the week of 12/11 to 12/15. How can this time be considered unexcused when the request for FMLA is being processed?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 19, 2018 03:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Does a pay cut nullify a non-compete clause?
If you are a year-to-year contract employee with a non-compete clause in your contract, will that non-compete hold up if the employer offers you less in the next contract? Does a pay cut nullify a non...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2018 9:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

They refuse to pay me overtime
I have worked for this company for about 2 months. They refuse to pay me my overtime because she said I didn’t get it approved first. She also stated that it is company policy that they DO NOT issue...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 14, 2018 8:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Can a miscarriage be used against attendance?
Employer is using miscarriage part of attendance disciplinary action? Is this okay? Told me even though I had a letter it still counts as unexcused.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2018 1:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York