I signed a contract with a previous employer, it has a non compete clause in it. How hard is it to get out of?

I agree with attorney Cox. You can search for a local employment attorney on Avvo or contact the National Employment Lawyers Association for a...

Your friend should contact a local employment attorney to discuss the possibility of filing a complaint of sexual harassment and retaliation...

Can my boss prohibit me to not work for another company in the same field for a period of time?

It might be. Your employer wants you to sign a non competition agreement, which are standard in many industries. Unless you are a union member or...

Can I collect unemployment for quitting a job?

It may be possible. Here's what the state website has to say on the subject: "While it is "generally" true that if you quit your last job,...

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If tardy a problem but never call in sick should I get unemployment?

Maybe. It depends upon the circumstances surrounding your termination. For example - why did you leave early? Did you ask permission to leave...

My mother in law worked for a large corp for 42 years, has nothing in her HR file and was let go or forced to retire/resign.

It may be worth her time to speak with a local employment lawyer about her situation. Maybe with more details, the attorney could unveil evidence...

Is there such a thing as a defacto company severance policy and can I sue my former employer for not adhering to it?

Nothing requires an employer to offer the same severance package to every employee or to continue offering the same package it has offered in the...

What are legal options for suing for lost income/preventing unsafe practices in the future?

Most of the problems you had at work were not actionable, unless you feel that you were discriminated against because of an illegal reason like...

How likely is it to get sued over a contract I signed with a past employer?

Take the agreement to a local employment attorney for review. Perhaps there is some loophole that will allow you to display your work without...

I am on FMLA, I was put out due to stress and anxiety. As I have been out I have been hearing that my job duties are changing.

Generally, an employer can establish your responsibilities, breaks, etc.... Assuming you are an at-will employee (without an employment contract...