I was fired from JCPenneys for having another family member working in the same store. Can they do this? Other employees also do
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Answered on January 11, 2010
In Virginia, you can be fired for almost any reason. Relatives at the store. You are a Va Tech fan and your boss is a Tenn. fan. They don't like...
Can my employer ask to see my surgical scar?
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Answered on January 11, 2010
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but no, this is not a violation of your rights. You didn't have to show her your scar - you could have...
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In Virginia what is the law on salary employees working overtime and not being compensated in any way?
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Answered on January 11, 2010
You will need to contact an employment lawyer in Virginia who knows about federal as well as state employment issues.
Is your husband paid by...
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Is there any legal action we can take?
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Answered on January 08, 2010
You could file suit for damages against the company who lost your loan --- but, if they are out of business, they don't have any money to pay you...
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Concussion was not diagnosed until 3rd visit
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Dear California:
Even if the hospital did not know about the concussion until the 3rd visit - I do not think you have a lawsuit. Why? You have...
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My co-manager got fire from the job because she is full time nurse student, can company do that?
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Answered on January 08, 2010
You are kind to ask - I think I answered your co-workers question just a moment ago on her post, but sadly yes, they can fire her for ANY reason...
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What do I do if I was fired from a job because I was in school and all of a sudden my availibility is not workin for them anymor
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Answered on January 08, 2010
sadly - there is nothing you can do. Unless you had an employment contract - you can be fired in Virginia for ANY Reason at all but for your...
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My mother wants custody of me.
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Dear Williamsburg:
I am so sorry for the position you are in.
Can you talk to your Mother alone? They could file for custody but ultimately...
I am a sub contracted tattoo artist and the shop owner wants me to sign a contract saying I cannot work within 25 miles if I ...
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Friend:
Sadly, it may hold up in Virginia. Have a Virginia non-compete lawyer review the agreement before you sign. They are becoming standard...
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If you are terminated from a job and there was a non-compete signed, yet your probation period was not over. Is it void?
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Dear Roanoke: Our firm specializes in Non-compete litigation and we are located in Roanoke. The answer is basically No, your non-compete is Not...
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