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I have a employment contract that has a non-compete clause in it. I had surgery in Nov and employer stopped pay. Is it valid?
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Answered on February 13, 2013
If it is a true contract for employment including employment for a definite term, with a non-compete, then it is possible that the employer's...
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Can I sue my company for wrongful termination?
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Answered on February 13, 2013
Harassment based on sex is unlawful. If the men were subjecting you to harassment because you are a woman, then you may be able to file a claim for...
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What is the statute of limitations for contracts signed between an employer and an employee?
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Answered on February 13, 2013
This is really not about a statute of limitations which generally begins to run when a cause of action has accrued. There would be no cause of...
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Legal Advice on my boss lost a labor bored division, and has now asked that i return the money is this legal?
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Answered on February 13, 2013
Probably not. However, we would need a lot more information and this forum would probably not be the best place to post that information.
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Does this qualify as discrimination and in particular age discrimination?
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Answered on February 11, 2013
Actually, few of those would be unlawful questions. In fact, the ones that might be unlawful could be lawful within a certain context. If you...
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Off Duty Conduct @ hotel associated
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Answered on February 10, 2013
No, the statute does not protect an employee from discipline. It gives a cause of action for damages if you were discriminated against in the...
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Accused of Sexual Harassment and terminated afterwards...
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Answered on February 10, 2013
In general, I agree with Attorney Madison. However, I do want to caution you on two matters. First, you are not entitled to a copy of your...
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I was placed upon admin leave for off duty conduct. I was placed after the current pay period ended. They have withheld my pay
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Answered on February 10, 2013
Your employer must pay you for the hours that you have worked. The pay is due on the next scheduled payday. If the pay was due on Friday, then you...
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What To Do. Need to draw unemployment or apply for disability, but don't know 100% what to do.
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Answered on February 08, 2013
If you quit, there are very few times that you can draw unemployment. One of those times if you quit due to your health. If your health is so bad...
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Is text messages a form of communication between an employer and employee in NC?I was denied unemployment because of this.
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Answered on February 08, 2013
I agree with Attorney Montgomery. If you have not appealed, you should. I would add that our office has had this issue come up numerous times in...