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My boss reduced/changed my working hours after I refused his order to go clean his house,Can I quit and still receive benefits?
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Answered on June 02, 2010
Normally, an employee who quits for good cause attributable to his employer can collect unemployment compensation benefits. The employee has the...
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What are my legal rights if I lose my job over ending a relationship.
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Answered on April 23, 2010
If you are terminated or suffer some other adverse job action you may have a sexual harassment claim by showing your decision to end the...
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I was over paid by my company, do i have to pay them back?
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Answered on January 28, 2010
You should bring the overpayment to their attention and return the money. Any monies owed to you for expenses should be reimbursed separately. If...
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After offering my acomodations for religous piercing, is it legal to retract them? according to law 1964religous discrimination?
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Answered on January 22, 2010
Normally employers may have a dress and grooming policy that prohibits piercings. If you are claiming your facial piercings are for religious...
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Can I get a warning for excessive absences even though I brought the papers from the hospital?
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Answered on January 18, 2010
Depending on the particular facts of your case and other qualifying requirements you may be protected under federal and/or state leave laws (FMLA)...
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Do you have to work full time to be eligible for unemployment?
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Answered on January 09, 2010
Normally you can collect UC even if you were a part time employee, provided you meet the minimum requirements required by the law. You should file...
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Should i sign a layoff release document
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Answered on November 23, 2009
Normally you are not permitted to disclose confidential company information, even if you are not asked to sign a statement, or do not receive an...
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W/c not paying me weekly checks and my attorney not helping and 12 weeks later I'm going to loose my house -HELP
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Answered on November 13, 2009
This is not my area of expertise, but I suggest you contact Frank Costello at McCarthy, Schuman and Coombes in Hartford who is a very competent WC...
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Can an employer make comments about my salary and qualifications to a group of my colleagues at meetings?
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Answered on November 13, 2009
It may be defamation depending on what was said, who the listeners were, the purpose of the comments, and whether they were true. This is a very...
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Do i have recourse if reassinged to lesser position, or asked to sign different pay plan?
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Answered on November 12, 2009
If you are an employee "at will" without an agreement stating otherwise, the company may reassign you to a lesser position and reduce your pay. ...
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