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If a company downsized, get 3 month severance pay, if you accept a job before the 3 months do you still get the severance pay?

Adam's answer | Answered on December 02, 2014

Severance pay is usually embedded in some kind of separation agreement. Check the wording of the contract (or have an attorney look it over) to see...

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What actions do I take

Adam's answer | Answered on November 26, 2014

If you have an employment contract (whether through a union or otherwise), the contract may specify how you have to proceed (by filing a grievance...

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Can I file a grievance or a complaint with my boyfriend's company because he lied to them about me stocking him and

Adam's answer | Answered on November 26, 2014

Your question is a bit difficult to follow. It looks to me that you're upset that your boyfriend lied to his company about you. It sounds like you...

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As an employee in Kansas, does my employer have the right to ask about my doctors appts that take me away from work?

Adam's answer | Answered on November 10, 2014

I am not licensed in Kansas, so I can't speak as to Kansas state-law, but employers are generally allowed to verify doctors' appointments to...

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Can an employer call you into work and then tell you not to clock in until they need you?

Adam's answer | Answered on November 04, 2014

Generally you need to be compensated for all work time, and this can include time spent waiting for work. If you're required to be at work, and on...

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Missouri labor attorney

Adam's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

I do not generally practice Workers' Comp law, but it is my understanding that you can't collect Workers' Comp benefits from a company that never...

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Could I sue my employer?

Adam's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

I am not licensed in Indiana, so I can't offer any insight as to Indiana state law, but issues relating to disabilities and discrimination are...

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O.K., so everybody here said it's not illegal for employer to force employees to take longer lunch break

Adam's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

I'm not licensed in Florida, so I can't speak to its state laws, but generally working "longer than scheduled" does not automatically equate to...

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What are my rights as an employe of walmart.?

Adam's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

Unless you have a contract, you can be fired for just about any reason. One exception to that general rule is that you can NOT lawfully be fired...

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Can I file a suet against my employer for damages?

Adam's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

While it sounds like you had been a valuable employee in the past, and that you have suffered a great deal of harm resulting from your termination,...

Adam C. Doerr's Answers (197)

If a company downsized, get 3 month severance pay, if you accept a job before the 3 months do you still get the severance pay?

What actions do I take

Can I file a grievance or a complaint with my boyfriend's company because he lied to them about me stocking him and

As an employee in Kansas, does my employer have the right to ask about my doctors appts that take me away from work?

Can an employer call you into work and then tell you not to clock in until they need you?

Missouri labor attorney

Could I sue my employer?

O.K., so everybody here said it's not illegal for employer to force employees to take longer lunch break

What are my rights as an employe of walmart.?

Can I file a suet against my employer for damages?