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If you sign a mutual release is there any way to get out of it so you can sue your past employer for discrimination?
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Answered on April 20, 2012
Normally, a release of claims is binding, unless there is some technical deficiency in the release itself, or you can prove fraud, duress or some...
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Can an employer change your hours at random?
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Answered on April 15, 2012
Assuming you are an "at-will" employee, without an employment contract guaranteeing you particular hours or duties, an employer can change both at...
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Can an employer only pay part (60%)of a large commission to an employee and then the other part (40%) 20 months later?
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Answered on April 10, 2012
Typically, the agreement will trump a more general policy. Therefore, if the agreement states how a large commission will be paid, or makes no...
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Upon approval of FMLA with no designation of key employees status, employer later notifies key employee status upon recerti
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Answered on April 09, 2012
Normally designation of key employee status must be made at the time the leave begins, or when the employer is made aware of the need for leave,...
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My husband works for a small Connecticut town. He has Crohns disease-a chronic condition.How is he protected under ADA?
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Answered on April 02, 2012
Given his chronic condition, he should be covered under the CT Fair Employment Practices Act if the town employs at least 3 employees, and the ADA...
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Non-compete question
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Answered on March 21, 2012
Normally, the non-compete will be continuous. A typical non-compete will prohibit competition and soliciation during, and for some period after,...
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Is a non-disparagement clause in a settlement agreement enough to protect you from retaliation against your former employer?
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Answered on March 20, 2012
Nothing can guarantee you protection from retaliation, however, if you have a non-disparagement clause it gives you grounds to sue for breach of...
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Can my employer cut my salery by 45% with 2 days notice? She changed my job title but i am doing the same job.
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Answered on March 18, 2012
Assuming you do not have an employment agreement that guarantees no change to your duties, title, or pay, an employer can alter your terms and...
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After multiple complaints about a harassing and abusive boss my job title has been changed and ive been told to deal or quit
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Answered on December 08, 2011
Unfortunately, I see this scenario all too often, however, there is little that can be done legally when an employee is subjected to general abuse...
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Can I sue a previous employer for lying about my employee performance in a reference?
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Answered on November 15, 2011
You may have a claim for defamation if you can show the prior employer's statements were false and made with malice. Malice is defined as ill...
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