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What should I answer on to this job application question?

I do not believe that you should regard the question as over-reaching. That approach gets you nowhere if you want the job. You did not say in your write-up what kind of background check is being done, by whom, whether your answer is under the penalty of perjury, whether you have or need a security clearance, etc. All of these circumstances matter. Assuming that you are not subject to oath or heigthened secuirty requirements, you can probably state that you have not been convicted of...

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Labor Law

Under Maryland law, you are an at will employee, who has a right to quit but also can be fired for any time except in violation of anti-discrimination and other labor protective legislation that may be applicable, As a manager, you are not protected by the Fair Labor Standard Act or the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Act. From your description, you are being treated abusively but have no real legal rights except to look for another job. If you have an employment contract, you may...

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Can my employer hold my pay check if I gave back my key?

Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, you are entitled to be paid in full for all of your earned wages within 14 days after termination or on the next payroll period. You can file a complaint with the Maryland Department of Labor and Licensing Inspections (DLLR) or bring a private action. The law provides for an award of reasonable attorney's fees and liquidated damages if you prevail.

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How to fill out past job discriptions

The job applicant must provide an accurate and truthful summary of your past employment and educational credentials. It is still possible to put a positive spin on your work and accomplishments and it is not necessary to state the reason that you left the position. Withholding material information or providing false and misleading information constitutes grounds for termination of any new job the applicant might get. In addition, many forms require the applicant to make statements under the...

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How to fill out past job discriptions

The job applicant must provide an accurate and truthful summary of your past employment and educational credentials. It is still possible to put a positive spin on your work and accomplishments and it is not necessary to state the reason that you left the position. Withholding material information or providing false and misleading information constitutes grounds for termination of any new job the applicant might get. In addition, many forms require the applicant to make statements under the...

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Can an employer raise my hourly rate and remove my bonus pay and call it a raise, when it equals out to the same amount of money

Unless you have an employment contract or are covered by a union contract, it is legal for an employer to change your terms and conditions of employment. You have two options: (a) accept the change; or (b) quit because of the change in compensation. You will probably be denied unemployment compensation benefits if you quit because you will lack good cause for doing so. At a more practical level, the change in your salary status helps you in the sense that your base salary is now increased,...

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Time between working shifts

The problem that you raise is not covered by the common law, assuming that you are an "at will" employee. You are an at will employee unless you have an individual employment contract, are covered by a union contract, or the company has issued a personnel handbook or employee handbook that makes its policies binding and not subject to change at any time. As an at will employee, you have only one significant right -- namely, to quit your job because its scheduling policy/practice wrecks havoc...

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What it the meaning for "AT WILL STATE"? Does that mean that the employer is free to do pretty much any thing to an employee?

Maryland follows the common law, which assumes equality of bargaining power between employees and employers. As a result, employment contracts are presumed to be "at will." This means that the employee is free to quit his/her job on any given day, and the employer is free to fire the employee at any time and for virtually any reason. A written employment contract or a collective bargaining contract which establishes clear rights, rules and remedies can change this presumption and protect the...

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Found partner is stealing

You biggest concern is whether you will be accused of the theft. You have a difficult choice. Overlooking the theft, you become complicit. If you report the partner/district manager, you become a whistle-blower and will probably suffer reprisals. You need to keep copies of the videos in case there is blow-back on you and consider finding another job ASAP.

Am I allowed to do anything about it?

You are an at will employee with the right to quit if you do not like your treatment by the employer or your supervisor. Otherwise, you have no rights except to be free from invidious discrimination as defined by governing law. The situation that you describe does not constitute unlawful discrimination, just arbitrary treatment by one or more supervisors. There are valid reasons for employers to have rules governing fraternization and relationships between coworkers. You need to...