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Can I be suspended without pay for not going to a bowling event on a non-work day when my boss said it was not mandatory?
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Answered on March 31, 2012
I am an attorney licensed in Maryland.
I believe that your employer could direct you to a work event, with the possible religious exceptions...
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My employer is forcing me to participate in a "bait and switch" scheme. If I sell the "bait" I will be fired. What can I do?
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Answered on March 25, 2012
Maryland law's broad rules on "at will" employment, coupled with the very limited exception in which an employee may sue if the firing contravenes...
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Can i get out of a resignation that i signed under distress at work?
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Answered on March 22, 2012
Usually employee's say, "you can't fire me, I quit!!!" In this case, you want to say, "I won't quit - you have to fire me."
All jokes aside,...
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How far can a coropration go with employee restrictive covenant agreements?
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Answered on March 16, 2012
I generally agree with the prior answer, and add that under Maryland law, there must be a protectable interest for the restrictive covenant to be...
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I am seeking payment of commissions owed to me in November and December. I was a 1099 for this company.
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Answered on March 14, 2012
Are you sure that you were even properly classified as an independent contractor? Many employees are misclassified. If you were misclassified,...
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Can I sue for wrongful employment?
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Answered on March 03, 2012
Unfortunately, this sort of occurence is all to common. I assume that these promises were made by a Maryland employer. Under Maryland law, it may...
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Internal employee vs temporary employee
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Answered on March 02, 2012
Under Maryland law, you can hire whomever you want to hire, so long as you are not basing your decision - in whole or in part - on an individual's...
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I am currently approved I 40. My current employer is closing down. Can I join another place and continue my petition?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
Having you been working for the current H-1B employer? Before they close down, get all the evidence that you can to show maintenance of status. ...
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Can i get unemployment for leaving because of hostile work environment?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
You may be covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and you may have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You may want...
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Can I go to a Employment lawyer? Kindly suggest as I am very upset on this
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Answered on February 21, 2012
I disagree with the previous post. Retain an employment lawyer and obtain your prior paystubs. The Company is responsible for your pay until they...