Can a company force you to sign "no compete contract" if you leave the company?

One additional thought: a non-compete agreement is a contract, and a valid contract requires mutual consideration. If the NCA you are being...

Do I have to submit time off for my job if they close the office and go to a bar? Strong beliefs on alcohol and don't wish to go

If employees are not being paid for the time they spend in the bar drinking, then you have no legal obligation to go to the bar. Your employer...

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Can I sue the company I work for if they fire me?

If it happened while you were at work, you were, in effect, stealing time from your employer, so of course you can be terminated for that. In...

Can I sue my employer for wrongfully termination?

AS long as your employer is not treating you differently than the other employees because of your race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national...

What rights does an employee have for an injury that happened away from the workplace but is causing limitation for work duties?

If your husband's back injury constitutes a disability (as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act) your employer is prohibited from...

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What legal phrasing can I use to peacefully and legally decline a Non-Disclosure Agreement to an employer upon resignation?

You are under no obligation to sign the NDA under any circumstances. As for your wages, he is still obligated to pay those, whether you sign or...

Can you sue an employer for not hiring you permanently because your relative works with you even though they knew initially?

Unless there are City personnel rules providing otherwise, it is legitimate for an employer to impose a "no nepotism" policy. However, you need...

Can my employer ask question's on my activity while out on FMLA Leave

Your employer may legitimately inquire to determine if you are using your FMLA leave for the purpose for which it was granted. The employer can't...

Unpaid lunch breaks in which staff is expected to remain accessible.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that you be paid for all time you are "suffered or permitted to work." If you are not paid for your lunch...

Can a company be sued if the firing manager assaulted you after your termination?

Based on the facts you provided, you would have a technical claim against the two managers for battery and unemployment. You would sue them, and...