Recent content by lexi48

What is the name of your state? KS I realize this question does not really fall under the subject, and I am sorry for that, but I could not find a topic that this falls under. I was at a meeting tonight and several of the people there are unemployed. We got started discussing Temp. agencies...

What is the name of your state?KS This is not really a legal question but I hope someone will have some advice for me. I am trying to find a job. I recently applied at a temp. company. I recieved an email from them today saying that they contacted my most recent employer and was told they...

What is the name of your state? KS I just applied at a temp. agency. I was asked to fill out a form that asked a bunch of medical questions. I, along with some other people who have been supervisors that I am friends with feel this is illegal. I feel that if you have a medical condition...

What is the name of your state? KS My cousin was telling me about a co-worker (also in KS). She said that where they work they are allowed x number of days off per year. Well this person apparently took her last week off to take care of her mother who was ill. Well that Friday, her mother...

What is the name of your state? KS I heard that employers are not tending to by pass canidates for employment due to their medical conditions. Isn't this illegal and second, how would they find out what your medical history is?

What is the name of your state? KS I have applied at several temp. agencies. I applied at one when I first was let go. It had a position I am qualified for. Did not hear anything so checked a couple weeks later and the position was still there. I contacted the temp. co and they said they...

What is the name of your state? KS I would like to know what all they check in a background check. If they check your credit and your credit is bad (mine isnt) can you bedenied employment?

What is the name of your state?KS. Why would a former employer say negative things about a former employee or would want to do so. You could have a lawsuit if they say something bad and it keeps a former employee from getting a job? Just because there were issues at an old job, does not...

What is the name of your state? KANSAS I was terminated about 6 weeks ago. I have been applying for employment and am getting no where. I am afraid it could have to do with what my former employer is saying. I have heard so many things about what they can and cannot say in fear of being...

What is the name of your state? KS If you are on probation or your work is not up to satsifactory according to your boss, I know you can be denied a raise. My question is this, lets say they change the salary range for your position. If you were denied a raise at your last review and the...

What is the name of your state? KS I would like to know what clasifys as misconduct that can be reason to let you go.

What is the name of your state? Kansas I applied for a job today and when filling out the application there was a form to sign (they did not say it was optional) that releases any prior employers from liability from what they say about you. I was under the impression that all a company can ask...

What is the name of your state? Kansas I have ADHD. I informed my employer of this early in my employment. I have been in my position going on 4 years. Several years ago I was put on probation. When I came off it I was told it was not an option in the future. Well I was just recently put...