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116 hrs in 2weeks, 9 per hrs. . . How much the total do you think my salary is?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Nobody can answer your question based on the information provided. How much you are entitled to be paid depends on your agreed upon hourly...

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Are employers required by law to reimburse employees for mileage?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

As a general rule, employees are responsible for the cost of their commute to and from work. However, this should be distinguished between...

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Can my boss have me pick up shift reports and notes for her payroll without pay?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

If you are an overtime exempt salaried employee, then your employer can require you to perform unlimited job tasks for the same flat rate pay. If...

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Do I have a wrongful termination lawsuit? Or should I just bring it to corporate attention?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

What you describe is not against the law. As an at-will employee you can be fired for literally no reason, so the law does not require employers...

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Do I need a lawyer? Should I persue recieving unemployment?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

Assuming your employer has proof of what you did, it's extremely unlikely you'll be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, if your pregnancy...

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I am a self employed technician, I did a job for a company that has been sold and changed names. How do I legally get paid?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

You are correct that the only way you are likely to get paid at this point is through legal action. Small Claims court is probably your best...

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My husband just found out he receives no holiday pay or paid vacation in dec in which the business closes for 2 weeks, for 1 yr.

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

An employer has no legal obligation to provide vacation or holiday pay. Not after 90 days, one year, or ever. Therefore, what you describe is not...

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If I tell my employer verbally I'm leaving, can they let me go early? Or does it have to be in writing?

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 12, 2014

I agree with Mr. Pederson. I will also point out that if the options are to either (1) give notice and risk getting fired on the same day, or (2)...

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Repeated workplace discrimination, unpaid hours, need help

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 11, 2014

You have not asked a question. If you are in need of an attorney, the "Find a Lawyer" tab above is a good place to start, as is CELA:...

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Could I get fired for calling off sick and not bringing a doctors note for 1 day even if I have 6 sick pay days under contract

Patrick's answer | Answered on July 11, 2014

"Sick days" do not protect your job when you are absent, they simply provide you with wage replacement for the time off work. Employers may...

Patrick John Phillips's Answers (2203)

116 hrs in 2weeks, 9 per hrs. . . How much the total do you think my salary is?

Are employers required by law to reimburse employees for mileage?

Can my boss have me pick up shift reports and notes for her payroll without pay?

Do I have a wrongful termination lawsuit? Or should I just bring it to corporate attention?

Do I need a lawyer? Should I persue recieving unemployment?

I am a self employed technician, I did a job for a company that has been sold and changed names. How do I legally get paid?

My husband just found out he receives no holiday pay or paid vacation in dec in which the business closes for 2 weeks, for 1 yr.

If I tell my employer verbally I'm leaving, can they let me go early? Or does it have to be in writing?

Repeated workplace discrimination, unpaid hours, need help

Could I get fired for calling off sick and not bringing a doctors note for 1 day even if I have 6 sick pay days under contract