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My spouse terminated me without cause, I helped build and run his business for 10+ years? What are my rights for compensation?
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Answered on April 16, 2015
Strictly as an employment matter, unless you have contract or other rights, you are likely an at-will employee which means that the employment...
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I was told I was qualified for a job, but I could only have it if I slept with the boss on a recurring basis...
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Answered on April 14, 2015
This is classic quid pro quo sexual harassment/discrimination. If you take the job and he threatens to fire you for not having sex with him, that...
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Can my employer alter the number of hours i had legally logged in and worked for so they can pay less wages?
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Answered on April 13, 2015
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires an employer to pay for all hours "suffered to be worked" by an employee. You are owed for all time...
In the State of Virginia can a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) function under a Dentist as a Independent Contractor.
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Answered on April 13, 2015
The question is not whether a RDH CAN be paid as 1099 -- question is whether it is LEGAL. Whether someone is a 1099 independent contractor or a...
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I have a contract which states a yearly salary, a portion has been withheld
Are they required to pay me that portion only ?
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Answered on April 09, 2015
Contact an attorney. You may have rights against employer for breach of contract and, potentially, violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Do I have a solid discrimination case? Solid enough to work for a cut of the settlement?
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Answered on April 07, 2015
Would need more information, but if you signed severance agreement, you may not have rights to sue company for discrimination. You could still...
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I sold my partial ownership to my friend 9 month ago and my friend is asking return his funds after he resign his position.
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Answered on April 07, 2015
We need additional information to answer your questions. . . .
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Can an employer change my status as an hourly employee to a salaried employee with out notice or my consent?
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Answered on April 07, 2015
An answer to your question requires more information and an interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). In fat, there are two issues...
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Is it illegal for my employer in Virginia to demote me while I was on sick leave, breaching my employment contract?
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Answered on March 25, 2015
You should have a local employment law attorney review and discuss matter with you. There appear to be two issues (based on your question): (1)...
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I was employed for 19 years and was recently let go. I was offered a small severance package but am I entitled to more?
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Answered on March 23, 2015
As stated by the other attorneys, you should review your situation with an attorney to determine if you have potential claim against the company.
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