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Can an employer terminate me because of a pending guilty plea deal that I accepted in court? I am in a protected class?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
New York, like almost every other state, is an “at-will” employment state. That means, unless an employee has a contract that says otherwise (and...
Do non-compete documents really mean anything in the salon and spa environment?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
In general, non-compete agreements are "disfavored" because they are in restraint of trade. Despite that disfavored status, however, courts in...
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Can I legally get fired for no reason to prove a point to coworkers?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
Delaware, like almost every other state, is an “at-will” employment state. That means, unless an employee has a contract that says otherwise (and...
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Why Would My Employer Spend the Time and Money to Fight My Wrongful Termination Suit
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Answered on March 17, 2017
The first thing you have to understand is that, initially, your employer doesn't need a "defense." As the plaintiff, YOU have the burden of...
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What are my rights?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
Indiana, like almost every other state, is an “at-will” employment state. That means, unless an employee has a contract that says otherwise (and...
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If a parent is letting their 15 yr old daughter go on dates w/ older boys (17 -19) knowing she is sexually active get in trouble
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Answered on March 17, 2017
In Indiana, the age of consent for sexual activity is 16. If a person is UNDER the age of 16, it is illegal for anyone OVER the age of 18 to...
Is reading lips an invasion of your privacy
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Whether the lip reader is deaf or not makes no difference. If you are communicating in a place where you can be seen or heard, you are not in...
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Can I plead the fifth and if I do what happens next
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Answered on March 16, 2017
First, and most importantly, STOP MAKING INCRIMINATING STATEMENTS ON PUBLIC WEBSITES!!!!
Second, talk to a criminal defense attorney...
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Can my employer not pay for the hours I worked?
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Answered on March 16, 2017
You are required to be paid for all the time you are "suffered or permitted to work." The company that actually employed you ("A" if I understand...
Is there any form of discrimination or harassment based on this?
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Based on the information you provided, there doesn't seem to be anything illegal going on, at least with respect to federal anti-discrimination...