Can I refuse to take a lower job from my employer?

You can refuse, but then your employer can decide to terminate you and hire someone else to do the work.

Can my employer fire me for violating the "code of conduct" if they can't produce the rule that was violated in writing?

Yes, they can fire you even if they cannot produce the rule in writing. Employers have a great deal of discretion to manage their operations. ...

In SC, do I have any grounds to sue for wrongful firing if I were fired for no reason?

Employment in SC is at-will, which means that you may be terminated at any time and for any reason, or no reason. There are exceptions. You may...

It is not illegal for an employer to terminate an employee over the telephone, and there is no requirement that you sign any exit papers.

AS AN EMPLOYER WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I CATCH AN EMPLOYEE STEALING?

You could terminate the employee. If the employee diverted a company opportunity to a competitor, or to herself, then you may be able to sue the...

What are my Employee rights?

You may very well be an employee, even if the company classified you as an independent contractor. You should consult with a workers' comp...

Important question

Your not going to get into legal trouble because you called a coworker "babe" on one occasion. Your employer may prefer that you not use that...

Gossiping behind my back whenever I'm at work -hostile env. HR in on/gossiping- ask her to stop- 0 result I like to quit

Perhaps you should find a new job before you resign from your current job. It can be harder to find a new job when you don't have a current...

I need to know if my company's grooming standards forbids a beard. The policy is listed in the additional details section.

The policy doesn't seem to prohibit full beards, but the employer has the discretion to interpret or change in policies. Consequently, you should...

My husband is a preacher. His employer recently told him he had to start working on Sundays. Is there any law against this?

Federal law requires an employer to reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance conflicts...