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Can employer ask me to sign a contract that asks whether I've ever been diagnosed with a mental illness? North Carolina.
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Answered on December 05, 2012
If the employer has 15 or more employees, then it is generally limited in the medical/health information it can seek for a current employee. As...
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My manager told an employee I failed a drug test even though Ihad a valid prescription. What are my legal rights
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Answered on December 05, 2012
No, HIPAA does not apply to all companies. In fact, HIPAA only applies to three types of organizations. Those are: Health Care Providers, Health...
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I was fired after three years,because i refused to drive outside of DOT regulations.Now I'm disqualified from unemployment.
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Answered on December 03, 2012
If you did not engage in misconduct then you should be eligible for benefits. Additionally if you can prove you were fired for following DOT regs,...
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Fired after I filed a complsint on supervisor for recording over $6500 worth of time
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Answered on December 02, 2012
I am not exactly clear what happened, but it seems you are saying that she was getting paid for time that she was not actually working. She got...
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Is it ilegal for your employer to deduct 1 hour of lunch when you dont take it???
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Answered on December 02, 2012
The employer must pay you for all time that you work if you are a non-exempt employee. However, the employer can fire you if you are not...
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Do i have a case against my employer?
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Answered on December 02, 2012
I do not see that there is a lawsuit. However, I still would recommend consulting with an experienced employment attorney to help you weigh your...
Can I receive unemployment benefits if I quit due to a threat of workplace violence?
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Answered on November 30, 2012
If you quit, you have the burden of showing good cause. If you do not show good cause, you are not eligible for unemployment benefits. For that...
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What is the legal process for the NC Employment Security Commission hearing?
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Answered on November 30, 2012
The rules that are followed at these hearings are generally the same as are followed in court. That is why it is always advisable to be...
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Can I talk to other party directly and come to an agreement?
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Answered on November 29, 2012
Yes you can talk to the other party. Yes you can come to an agreement with the other party. However, the question is: Should you do so? I do not...
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I was falsely accussed and got penalized, and forcing me to sign the document . Never investigate despite request. Is that right
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Answered on November 29, 2012
No one can make you sign a document or resign. It is your choice based on the employer's actions or the options you see. In most cases, the...