Questions answered by Eric Gruetzner

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When a person is laid off is the company allowed to fill that position with a new hire.

Eric's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

It would typically be allowed unless the person laid off/replaced was replaced for an illegal reason, i.e., discrimination based upon race, gender,...

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Should someone charged with a class b misdemeanor theft represent themselves in court?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

Unless your friend is a lawyer, absolutely not. Her criminal background could show a theft offense for the rest of her life if she gets convicted....

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Can I be terminated after an on the job injury?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 19, 2011

Sounds like it could be workers comp retaliation, talk to a worker's comp lawyer in the Dallas area. Good luck, Eric...

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Can mgmt require an employee to continue a task with a co-worker who bullied them and refused resolution w/ ombudsman?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 19, 2011

Much depends on what the "bullying" was about, i.e. race, religion, age, etc., and how long ago this occurred. Yours is likely a rather...

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I Need to know if this is legal

Eric's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

It sounds like it's time for you to consult with an employment attorney. The Fair Labor Standards Act contains an anti-retaliation provision aimed...

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My husband worked at a mechanic shop and didn't get paid overtime. Is there somethingwe can do?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I suggest you speak with an attorney that handles wage and hour claims. Often you will see it listed under FLSA, for the Fair Labor Standards Act,...

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Do paramedics qualify for being paid under the flucuating workweek payscale?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

You might take a look at the NCDOL link below and then see if you think that you can be classified in this...

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I work for a company and make an hourly pay they insist that we need to do marketing but must do it off the clock Is this legal?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

No, it's not legal. I suggest you also consider consulting with an employment attorney who handles wage and hour cases. In general, if you are...

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Overtime for Tipped employees

Eric's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

It sounds like the next step is to talk to an attorney and remedy the situation, you should be paid overtime based upon the federal minimum wage...

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Can my boss expext me to work 9+ hour shift alone, not allow me any scheduled breaks or lunch and not pay time and 1/2 over 40 ?

Eric's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

Under federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Acts, FLSA for short), overtime pay is required to be paid to all employees who work over 40 hours per...

Eric Gruetzner's Answers (595)

When a person is laid off is the company allowed to fill that position with a new hire.

Should someone charged with a class b misdemeanor theft represent themselves in court?

Can I be terminated after an on the job injury?

Can mgmt require an employee to continue a task with a co-worker who bullied them and refused resolution w/ ombudsman?

I Need to know if this is legal

My husband worked at a mechanic shop and didn't get paid overtime. Is there somethingwe can do?

Do paramedics qualify for being paid under the flucuating workweek payscale?

I work for a company and make an hourly pay they insist that we need to do marketing but must do it off the clock Is this legal?

Overtime for Tipped employees

Can my boss expext me to work 9+ hour shift alone, not allow me any scheduled breaks or lunch and not pay time and 1/2 over 40 ?