All Questions and Answers
I was cleared of charges that I harassed a co-worker. The case was cleared by our HR, board members and Hr consulting firm. But knowing this worker she most likely will not let it go. What are my rights. I really don't want to be on pins and needles for t
A worker told staff on her way out the door "don't forget I'm not here tomorrow." She in fact did not tell her co-workers of the day off. As assistant director I sent out an email to all staff to remi...
1 answer | asked Mar 9, 2017 5:17 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Ohio- Retroactive Pay Cut
In Ohio, is it legal for a company to issue a company-wide pay cut that was effective 7 days prior to a verbal notice?
1 answer | asked Mar 8, 2017 4:29 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Is there a case when being threaten by an employer if you apply for unemployment after firing you ?
My son was fired a few weeks ago. He was working at a bar/restaurant in which it did not have a problem with give out free drinks, half price for meals etc. On this particular day he was schedule to w...
1 answer | asked Mar 8, 2017 3:53 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can I make a claim for unpaid wages after I already signed a severance release?
I have been working two management roles as an exempt employee for five months, but only receiving my normal salary for only one management role. I am now involuntarily leaving under a massive lay off...
1 answer | asked Mar 8, 2017 12:27 PM [EST] | applies to New Jersey
I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
1 answer | asked Mar 7, 2017 5:00 PM [EST] | applies to New York
I have an employee that has resigned his position after 1 year of employment. I gave him a 5% equity position in the company when he joined. Can I simply rescind those shares outright or do I need a mutual agreement to do so.
Stocks were promised but not formally transferred to the individual. They are still held by me.
1 answer | asked Mar 6, 2017 10:42 AM [EST] | applies to California
I had a car accident 4 years ago. 1 year ago I started having serious back pain and I was fired
My doctor says my back pain is directly related to what I do at work. I even have medical clearance to work as long as I go to physical therapy. However, my boss says it has nothing to do with work bu...
1 answer | asked Mar 4, 2017 10:45 PM [EST] | applies to New York
I am a salary exempt employee my employer states hours will be deducted from my salary for days miss
My 30 day notice was given on 2/9/17 my last day of employment will be 3/10/17. I left work early on 2/20/27 sick. promptly went to the doctor on 2/21/17 and returned to work Friday 2/23/17. I am stil...
1 answer | asked Mar 4, 2017 6:28 PM [EST] | applies to Texas
Can my company cut my pay rate and give lower level job to me on returning from short term disabilty
I have been working for a company for less than a year when I found out I have breast cancer. I tried to work my job and do chemo but my company said that they would put me from salary to hourly so I ...
1 answer | asked Mar 1, 2017 10:43 AM [EST] | applies to Michigan
If an employee is reguarly asked to work 40 hours in a week ( a 4 day 10 hour work week) and they ask for a total of 10 days off, to include 2 weekends, a friday and a monday... do you charge the 40 hours? Sh eis asking for 32 and we have nothing in polic
This employee is saying that she wants 32 hours charged, not 40. If she askes for an entire week and is full time, I think she should be charged 40. Please advise.
1 answer | asked Feb 28, 2017 08:44 AM [EST] | applies to Florida