Once an employee signs a termination agreement, 7 day revoke period has elapsed, can they re-open a claim against employer?
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Answered on September 30, 2013
It really depends on the wording of the agreement. A *well drafted* waiver with a 7 day revocation period should preclude all claims but those for...
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What do I do? When employer does not act in good faith and viciously lied?
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Far fewer laws protect employees in this circumstance than one might imagine. Unless you can specifically link the treatment you are experiencing...
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What is the bare minimum amt of hours an employer must give me? I got cut down to 9 a week.
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Answered on September 29, 2013
There is no minimum number of hours. It's possible you may be eligible for unemployment benefits, though your earnings will be deducted from the...
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Received "oustanding payroll check not cashed" from former employer's payroll system. It says to reply if not received.
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Answered on September 29, 2013
I'm not sure I understand your question. If you are asking what the consequences would be if you cash a paycheck erroneously mailed to you for...
I clocked out and went home is that job abandonement?
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Answered on September 29, 2013
If you left your job before your shift was over and did not receive permission to do so, that is the definition of "job abandonment." Whether...
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Can my office make me go to a mandatory training/certification without pay?
*compensation, civil, labor laws, rights*
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Employees are entitled to compensation for all time during which they are "suffered or permitted to work." As a general matter, attendance of...
Can I lose my job over mystery shopper report
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Answered on September 29, 2013
Many employers would have already fired you based on your unwillingness to improve your job performance and your erroneous accusation of illegal...
Is social security considered public assistance?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
The answer depends on context. Most benefit programs will very specifically define what constitutes "public assistance" if receiving such...
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Can I get in trouble with the law for accepting a job as a sign twirler at a wage that is less than minimum wage?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Intentionally paying less than minimum wage is illegal and can even be prosecuted as a crime. It doesn't matter what waivers were signed, or...
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Is it agaist the law to fire some1 because of 1 employee saying that i smelled like marijuana with no proof or witnesses?
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Answered on September 27, 2013
Unless you are a union member or have a contract which otherwise guarantees your employment for a set period of time, you can be terminated for any...
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