Recent content by Beth3

You locked your thread so I'm reposting it. What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA My husband was terminated for "disregard of ethics policy" and "conduct unbecoming", yet employer produced no backup for charges. Does he have a right to see the justification for this claim? No...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Somehow you managed to lock your thread so I've reponsed your question. Texas. I need advise! Ive been working for a company for 4 months now. My immediate supervisor is gay, and has, since the day i started, been making up countless lies about...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Somehow you managed to lock your thread. To answer your question, you have the right to file for unemployment benefits and start looking for a new job. Your termination was not illegal, even if it was unfair.

Somehow you managed to lock your thread. My question is what are the consequences if they find that I am doing two jobs...will they fire or will they presecute and put behind bars? You are not doing anything criminal by violating your company's policy so no, they absolutely cannot prosecute...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I didn't qualify for the Family Medical Leave Act because my company requires one year employment - I have six months. I called my work and asked a manager if I could have the day off to be with my husband for his heart catherization. The...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I resposted your question as somehow you locked it. What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Dakota. Presenly, I work and reside at a Bed and Breakfast Inn, and my position includes: Reservationists, Night ManagerCooking...

I presume you didn't intend to lock your post. Harrassment, discrimination or neither? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado I am trying to figure out if what I am experiencing at work is...

Simple Question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the name of your state? North Carolina I was in a breakroom the other day at work when two other employees of my organization entred the break room. After entering one of the employees...

I don't know why your post is locked but here's my reply. If the reasons you were given for terminating your employment were pretextual and the real reason you were fired is your upcoming military deployment, contact your CO and JAG office and fill them in. They'll contact the employer and take...

What is the name of your state? I don't know what you did but you locked your thread and I can't reply there. Fla. Stat. ch. 934.03: All parties must consent to the recording or the disclosure of the contents of any wire, oral or electronic communication in Florida. Recording or disclosing...

What is the name of your state? Wisconsin Finally, a question of my own for you guys. :) I'm reviewing a contract for services for a consulting firm I wish to engage. Their headquarters is in Chicago. Per the terms of the contract, "The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern this...

For some reason, your post is "closed" and no one can post a direct reply. In any event, the answer to your question resides in how your company is rounding time at the end of the day. Rounding off for payroll purposes is permitted by DOL guidlines, as long as it does not unduly favor the...

What is the name of your state? I'm not sure what you did but your thread is closed and replies cannot be posted. The answer to your question is that unless her former employer knowingly told factual lies about her (such as "she was fired for stealing" when that is untrue), no, your daughter...

For some reason your post is "closed," so I can't respond directly in that thread. There is no law that dictates how long an employer may retain an employee on temporary status without benefits. In fact, there are no laws that require an employer to offer any benefits at all (except for the...

For some reason, your post is "closed," so I can't respond directly. Contact your State's Worker's Comp Division and inform them your employer has apparently failed/refused to file a claim with their W.C. carrier for your work injury. They will guide you. You likely can file a w.c. claim...