If you work for a franchise with a limited sales area, can a noncompete encompass areas outside of employers sales area?

Your question cannot be answered properly without a thorough review of your non-compete agreement in the context of the franchise's business.

Do I have to pay overtime to my employee?

Generally, any employee who is not exempt from overtime (i.e., executive, administrative or professional) must be paid overtime pay at the rate of...

Termination meeting without clarifying the reason for termination. Is this the right protocol?

You should invest in a consultation with an employment attorney to help you determine whether your employment termination was wrongful. Regarding...

First of all, there is no such thing as a 1099 employee. Either you are an independent contractor whose earnings are reported on a 1099, which...

Does this count as hostile work environment in NYC?

While such behavior is deplorable, it would only be actionable if it were based on your pregnancy or on some other protected characteristic, such...

OUR EMPLOYEE HANDED US A DOCTORS NOTE

I agree with the other attorneys who have responded. Your money will be well spent If you use experienced employment counsel to help you engage in...

Can a manager force an employee to change departments on the basis of an upcoming marriage to an employee in the same dept

You may have a claim for sexual orientation discrimination if opposite-sex married couples are not required to work in different departments. If...

My employer sent my Cobra package after his deadline of 44 days. What rights do I have as the employee? He tells me he can do it

You should take the advice of the New Jersey Department of Labor and invest in a consultation with a New Jersey employment attorney. The only...

Filed a Workplace Violence Incident Report with my employer in NYS. Do I have to answer further questioning to justify my claim?

I agree with Mr. Forman. You also should check your employee handbook to determine whether you have an obligation to cooperate in any workplace...

I believe Mr. Adler meant that you may not be able to receive unemployment benefits during the period when you are receiving severance pay. If...

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