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Is it true that Ohio residents over 65 and terrified of a high risk job (dentistry) do not have to return to work and can stay on unemployment. For how long.
Dental hygiene— high risk of contracting disease due to aerosol spray
1 answer  |  asked May 1, 2020 04:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can a predetermined outcome be used as pretext?
Would employer requesting an employee(this employee has an active complaint he filed 2 weeks prior) to clean out his/her desk and locker for a suspension pending an outcome of an investigation look li...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 28, 2020 12:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

colorado Partial Unemployment
Hello, my hours have been reduced from 50 to 28 the past couple weeks and will continue to be so the next several weeks at least. I live in Colorado. I have read some articles about applying for unemp...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 25, 2020 07:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Colorado

Hi all- In my companies contract, they have all employees sign a non compete (nationwide) and also require 4 week notice of resignation. They recently put us all on unpaid leave, with the possibility of not having a position to come back to. We just recei
Hi all- In my companies contract, they have all employees sign a non compete (nationwide) and also require 4 week notice of resignation. They recently put us all on unpaid leave, with the possibility ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 20, 2020 1:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I was let go due to lack of work during this virus issue. I was given 80 PTO at time of hire, I did not earn these hours. I have 67 hrs left, Is that supposed to be paid out to me?
I was hired on Feb 17th and recently was l hours at time of hire. My first week I was very sick and used 13 hrs. I have 67 left. Am I supposed to be paid out for that time? Thanks
1 answer  |  asked Apr 13, 2020 09:20 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Would I be eligable under both situations employer is making me choose?
I am full time and my company is going through a merger where we were bought out by an out if state company. My supervisor is asking each member of my team to chose hour reduction (Full Time to Part T...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 7, 2020 5:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Forfeiture agreement in California
I signed a forfeiture agreement that accelerated my stock vesting and required me to stay with the company for a couple of years. My family is sick and because of COVID 19 we can't hire a baby sitter ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 4, 2020 11:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

My employer is using my PTO while coronavirus lockdown is in place in Florida, but expected to work from home. Is that legitimate?
Employer using my pto while expected to work from home during coronavirus lockdown. Is that legitimate?
1 answer  |  asked Apr 3, 2020 07:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I am at the end of a three year contract with my employer. I was planning to give my required 3 month notice this month. They are now asking us to take voluntary 30, 60, or 90 day furlough. Can I give my notice during furlough?
Sign on bonus at start of employment. Required to pay back in full in employment is terminated prior to three year commitment. What impact does furlough have on time frame?
1 answer  |  asked Apr 2, 2020 09:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

What can I do if I feel I'm being harassed by my supervisor because of depression and anxiety?
I have suffered from mild depression and anxiety for several years. I have worked for my employer for 8 years and during that time I have seen counselors and have gone on and off anxiety medication. I...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 31, 2020 09:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Colorado