On 11/7/13 I was 'terminated' from my place of employ. When asked the reason as to my firing they gave no reason.

In Pennsylvania, as in most states, an employee without a contract for a specific term of employment is deemed an at-will employee. Subject to...

Is it lawful to receive less of a raise than other employees at same pay level and performance due to being hired @ higher wage?

Yes, it's lawful.

Can a person in new jersey legally be terminated and then rehired immediately for a lesser wage?

The answer to most employment law questions is "it depends." As a general rule, employers have a great deal of discretion with regard to managing...

I was fired then re-hired 5 months later. Is the no compete still valid. No new paperwork was done at re-hire.

It depends. An attorney would need to carefully evaluate the non-compete provision to determine whether it is enforceable. Assuming that it is...

I work in a call center in Tempe Arizona, My hours are 6:30 AM to 3 PM with a 30 minute lunch.

An employer generally has a great deal of discretion to manage its work force and operations, including setting employee schedules.

Employees boss says waiting & answering phone calls and waiting for customers does not count towards hours worked. Is this true?

The most common answer to legal questions is "it depends." The time hat you spend actually engaged in work (e.g., talking on the phone for work)...

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How can I verbally request a copy of a purportedly signed non-compete from my former employer without admitting signing it?

You could say -- "Please send me a copy of the non-compete agreement that you contend I signed." No admission there.

How do i start the lawsuit process with the company

I encourage you to consult in person with an experience workers' compensation attorney.

I have a question regarding my Wife's Non-Compete contract

Mr. Kennedy provides a very good answer. Whether a non-compete provision is enforceable does indeed require a careful evaluation of multiple...

Fired by company when company notified of DOJ investigation. Company claims I am not entitled to outstanding commissions.

You would need to consult with an employment law attorney to get a thorough evaluation. However, if you are owed commissions under the terms of an...