Questions answered by Susan A. Wuchinich

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Do I need an employment lawyer?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 19, 2012

Does your plant policy provide you with a means of appealing your immediate supervisor's actions? If so, I would use it to try to see if you can...

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Do I need an employment/disability attorney?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

If the employer is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the employee can perform the basic duties of the job with reasonable...

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Do I have a good case to sue for an unpaid balance for harp services?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I agree with the previous answer posted and want to inform you that even if the prior written agreement is considered replaced by a new contract, ...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

You do not say what your hourly wage is. If this deduction drops you below the applicable federal minimum wage of $7.25, you can certainly argue a...

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Does my employer have the right to make me work more than 40 hours a week without paying me overtime?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

If you qualify as an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 13(a)(1) exemption for managers (see also regulation 29 CFR...

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Non-compete from 11 years. Wording is below, How enforceable will it be?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 11, 2012

You should have your non-compete agreement reviewed b y a lawyer, licensed in Virginia, who is competent in this area. You can obtain such an...

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I believe I am being discriminated at work . I was demoted despite my experience and salary capped . I am also being over looked

Susan's answer | Answered on July 10, 2012

Unless you are dealing with PROHIBITED discrimination, you can do little to improve your current situation. In most instances, HR departments...

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I filed for unemployment in May 20010 for a job I was at for 12 years that was closing. I worked a temporary part time job until

Susan's answer | Answered on July 05, 2012

Unfortunately, from what you relayed, the last appeal became final and no further appeal is will be allowed. You should contact VEC and explain...

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Part 1 of 2: 1.) My employer paid me $2 a hr. below the starting pay for my previous lead position? Can they do that?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 05, 2012

I am assuming that you do not have an enforceable personal employment contract that sets forth the conditions under which you agreed to work. ...

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Can an employer force you to resign if you do every thing they asked you to do?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 05, 2012

An Addiction disorder may qualify as a disability for which the employer will have to make reasonable accommodation. Without knowing all the facts...

Susan A. Wuchinich's Answers (2104)

Do I need an employment lawyer?

Do I need an employment/disability attorney?

Do I have a good case to sue for an unpaid balance for harp services?

Do I need a lawyer?

Does my employer have the right to make me work more than 40 hours a week without paying me overtime?

Non-compete from 11 years. Wording is below, How enforceable will it be?

I believe I am being discriminated at work . I was demoted despite my experience and salary capped . I am also being over looked

I filed for unemployment in May 20010 for a job I was at for 12 years that was closing. I worked a temporary part time job until

Part 1 of 2: 1.) My employer paid me $2 a hr. below the starting pay for my previous lead position? Can they do that?

Can an employer force you to resign if you do every thing they asked you to do?