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Buffet manager makes employees pay $2 a week to buy forks that are accidentally thrown away in trash.
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Answered on January 03, 2015
This is most likely an unauthorized deduction. The employees would have to give authorization in writing, and the employer would have to ensure...
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Is it legal for my employer to cut my hours and only my hours without any notice or reason?
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Answered on January 02, 2015
If they did so for a discriminatory reason or because you made a complaint protected under one of many employment law related statutes it may be...
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Question regarding final disposition status of felony record on employment background search.
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Answered on January 02, 2015
Keep in mind that the EEOC has issued guidance on criminal background policy that your company most likely is not following if it is automatically...
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Why would my employer add a TRO clause in my separation agreement
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Answered on December 31, 2014
I would imagine it likely involves a non-compete or non-solicit agreement. The enforceability of such agreements varies by state so check with a...
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We missed "Open Enrollment" deadline because HR sent only one email, no reminders, & our medical insurance has been terminated.
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Answered on December 30, 2014
I'm not sure if you have any course of action legally, but this is terrible for HR to do. I have never heard of an employer doing this; perhaps...
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Can my manager change my timesheet by taking off minutes that I worked over so that I don't get overtime, even though I worked?
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Answered on December 30, 2014
This is definitely illegal. You should keep track of your hours and contact a Texas employment attorney right away.
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What is the statute of limitations on overtime pay? am i personally responsible for labor law violations i have an LLC
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Answered on December 26, 2014
Consent is not a defense to overtime violations.
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Is it legal for company to change call in policy, to employee losing their job for being ill?
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Answered on December 24, 2014
If you are ill enough for it to be considered a serious medical condition under the FMLA, their policy will likely be violating the FMLA. They...
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My job is threatening to fire me if i don't come to work against doctors orders
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Answered on December 24, 2014
In addition to the FMLA, you may also have remedies under the ADA, so be sure to discuss that with an attorney near you as well.
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Can my job fire me if I have doctors note
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Answered on December 23, 2014
You should discuss with a lawyer near you whether you might be protected under the FMLA or ADA.
