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I have a employer that is telling me that I can never consume alcohol again in my off duty time, or the next 25yrs.
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Answered on February 09, 2013
Unless the employer's actions were motivated by PROHIBITED discrimination (e.g., race, age, sex, creed, national origin, disability and/or...
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Is a Letter of Commitment binding?
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Answered on February 07, 2013
It depends on whether the contract is complete in terms of essential elements such as pay and most importantly whether the contract has been indeed...
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I let the owners and hr of my co. know my supervisor was not performing epa testing /forging docs, i was harassed and let go
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Answered on February 05, 2013
From what you describe, you may have engaged in what is called whistleblowing. If so, you may have the means of challenging that the dismissal. I...
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What should u do if u think u where treated unfairly at my job.
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Answered on January 30, 2013
Unless the harassment was motivated by PROHIBITED discrimination such as race, age, sex, disability, national origin or creed or by activity that...
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I was terminated for criminal background after 3 years of employment. I was honest on my application. Is this wrongful?
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Answered on January 28, 2013
Regretfully based on the facts that you have given, you may be fired for this reason. Virginia adheres to the at-will doctrine of employment,...
I work commission only car sales. If I am working more than 40 hours a week am I entitled to any overtime pay?
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Answered on January 27, 2013
Virginia does not have a state statute requiring overtime payment for employees. Instead, it relies on the Fair Labor Standards Act. This 1938 act...
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Can you get fired for not working day off when I had the gas company coming to my home for a leak? I'm only off one day a week.
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Answered on January 27, 2013
Yes, unfortunately, you can be fired for such a reason as unreasonable as that seems. Virginia adheres to the at-will doctrine of employment,...
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Manager repmaned me in front of co-workers this was very disrespectful so ii quit
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Answered on January 26, 2013
Unfortunately, Virginia does not require that employers treat their employees civilly and with respect. However, if you can prove that the...
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I have a doctor's note and my employer is not abiding by it. Do they have to follow it or is it voluntary?
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Answered on January 26, 2013
If you have a recognized disability and are able to perform the essential duties of the job with reasonable accommodation, your employer must...
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Is it lawful for an employer to cash in vacation or sick time for an employee without the employees consent?
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Answered on January 23, 2013
It is unclear to me exactly what is happening to you. If you want to discuss this further, you may call me at 703-910-2691.
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