Signed a job offer but not joining

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery. There is no way anyone can compel you to work where you dont' want to work. If you received any advance...

My previous employer wants me to speak to their defense attorney about another employee who got fired for inappropriate behavior

Having been in this situation in many cases, I would say that if you do not voluntarily speak with the attorney, then you will receive a subpoena...

Can my employer keep me from a better living with a non compete form

Generally speaking, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Pennsylvania. That being said whether a restrictive covenant will be enforced...

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Resigned from a job six weeks ago and employer is withholding final paycheck for tuition reimbursement

Your employer must pay you for hours worked. In absence of an agreement to withhold for training expenses, you can file a claim under the Wage...

My company never paid overtime, they broke it down on the payroll. no re-inbursment for mile travel took it out of taxes.

It is quite likely that your employer has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. Generally speaking, your employer must pay you overtime for any...

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I was wondering if my employer can withhold my last paycheck if I don't sign a release form?

An employee is never required to negotiate for his/her pay. All wages that are due to you should be paid as part of the regular payroll. If you...

Do I have a case?

The important piece of missing information is: what was the "customer related issue" that you discussed with your Manager. If your complaint about...

Can I sue my employer Qatar Government in USA?

The answer is likely in the contract but my short advice would be for you to bring the claim in the U.S. and make your employer assert that the...

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In need of a lot of questions to be answered.

The one key item missing from your narrative is: did you complain about the "illegal activity?" If not, then this is a fairly straight-forward...

Small business. Hired a p/t warehouse worker before we ran b/g checks. Wanted to make sure he could handle the job.

You need to be very careful in this situation. You must fully comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you used a service for the background...