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Can an employer take disciplinary action against an employee when there is an accidental car wreck in the workplace parking lot?
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Answered on September 09, 2016
Yes. Tennessee is an employment-at-will state which means an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason. An employee in...
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Was I wrongfully terminated?
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Answered on September 08, 2016
Tennessee is an employment-at-will state and you can be terminated at any time for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. You can only file...
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Could I still sue my previous employment for harassment after I have been fired? If so what would be the outcome?
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Answered on September 08, 2016
Yes, in most cases, you can file a legal claim for harassment even if you have been fired. However, there are two things you should be aware of. ...
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How can I stop my company from using retaliation tactics against me seeing if they have reason to terminate.
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Answered on September 07, 2016
There is no way to stop the employer from retaliating. However, if the retaliation is due to a protected activity, you may have a legal claim.
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What is the minimum salary requirement as of September 7 2016?
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Answered on September 07, 2016
Currently, to be an exempt employee, you must be paid a salary of $455 per week. If you have not been paid for overtime, you likely will have an...
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Am I subjected to suspension/ firing if I have a doctor's note?
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Answered on September 07, 2016
Yes, you can be suspended or even terminated even with a doctor's note because North Carolina is an employment-at-will state where you can be...
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What do I do when a company (UPS) is unprofessional and hasn't paid wages because they couldn't properly record hours?
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Answered on September 07, 2016
Tennessee law requires payment to a former employee at the next pay date or within 21 days of the employee leaving whichever is "last." Tenn. Code....
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Is it illegal to post a position to be filled and then lay off the person currently in that position?
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Answered on September 06, 2016
Attorney Ward is correct. These actions by the employer are lawful in North Carolina as this is an employment-at-will state. The only way there...
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Will I be paid for vacation days if I give a one week notice
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Answered on September 06, 2016
An employer in Tennessee is required to pay out accrued vacation only if it has a policy or labor agreement that requires payment of such accrued...
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Is it sexual harassment if your mgr says "it's like taking your bra off and throwing it away or down!"
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Answered on September 06, 2016
If this is the only comment or conduct of a sexual nature you were subjected to, then no, that is not sufficient to establish sexual harassment. ...