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Texas...I'm in the middle of a lawsuit against my former employer...discrimination based upon National Origin, gender, retaliation, slander. It's ugly and I never thought to find myself in this position. Suit began last summer with the EEOC filing and the attorneys meet next month to set a trial......
Your opinions on this huge surplus?Auditor General Sheila Fraser has once again slammed Ottawa for running huge surpluses in the Employment Insurance fund. Auditor General Sheila Fraser In her latest report, Fraser said the federal government took in an extra $2 billion in the last fiscal year, pushing the EI surplus to a......
Your Expert Opinion on Union Memo to EmployeesWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I work for a county in California, in the Child Protective Services Division. We are part of a union. The union and the county keep us well posted on budget and our job status (lay offs, etc). So far, so good. Our department is, thus far,......
young & need help understanding IndianaI have worked for my company for 2 1/2 years. I have earned $5.00 in raises in two years. I am/was a supervisor at my job. In the past 30 days my work life has been crazy. I received a performance improvement plan from my supervisor that listed three areas he needed me to work on. Two of the......
You owe me that much (california):confused: You owe me that much .....was the last thing my former employer said to me as my almost four year job came to an end .I had $1920.00 gross pay due at the time of termination(which is being Argued also) This man , took the time out to print me ,Not one, but two checks for $0.00......
you gotta be kidding in tnI will try to make a long story short.While working for a school sysytem for 6 years,i developed back problems.I didnt know that the problems were work related until i was refered to a specialist.The next day i filed the paperwork for w/c claim.when the worker called me,i asked which doctor......
You can't leave till we get our numbers... IndianaHow long can a IN employer MAKE you stay at work? How much notice do they HAVE to give you on this?...
Yoga Classes as Payment being deniedWhat is the name of your state? California Roughly 2 years ago I painted a yoga studio. I took a partial payment in cash and partial payment in Yoga classes (1 year's worth: $1240.00) I specifically stated in the contract (which was signed by my employer) that there was to be NO EXPIRATION......
Yet to receive last paycheckWhat is the name of your state? Illinois I have a h1b visa. In the contract with my employer it is mentioned 6 week notice from employee side . I'm a full time employee. I gave only 2 week verbal notice. Can this be a problem or is 2 weeks notice sufficient? I get paid monthly. My last day was......
yet another wrongful terminationMy wife and I worked for the same man (2 different companies, however, they were at the same location). A few months ago, my wife and I began to suspect that our boss was having an affair with another employee (someone who worked for her company). Shortly after our suspisions began, he called......
[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? Florida How can I recover escheated funds when the person lived and died outside of the United States?......
Bicycle Law in Columbus, Ohio[Traffic Law] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio Biking questions: I was traveling on my bicycle from Watkins Rd to Corvair on Alum Creek Dr in the early morning dark in Columbus, Ohio. As I was getting my bicycle ready to put it on the bus to finish my commute to work. A Franklin County.........
Sentencing Regulations[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] What is the name of your state? Washington State. My question is in regards to what the general rules are on a life sentence? Where can I go to learn about charges and sentencing guidelines and general information on criminal laws? I know that Texas has a really good web site of information.........
Fake Social Security Number[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] I am not necessarily asking for advice. I am seeking information about what penalty my daughter's ex-boyfriend may receive. He was ordered to pay child support five years ago and has not paid a cent. The Child Support Enforcement Agency finally caught up with him and discovered that he has been.........
ComEd billing wrong meter[Consumer Law & Fraud] Illinois I live in a duplex and for the 10 years I have lived here ComEd has been billing me for the neighbor's meter. ComEd has finally admitted they have crossed the meters and now I am trying to get the money I over paid back. ComEd is only giving me what I should have been paying in a typed.........
The injury ocurred in Puerto Rico..[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state?I currently reside in central Florida but theincident took place in Puerto Rico at a Privete Baotist Preschool when I was about 3 or 4. i dont really remember what happened but part of my finger was severd because of a heavy metal door at the school. I needed.........
spam thread[Additional Legal Subjects] spam - http://www.laborlawtalk.com/showthread.php?t=197873.......
Dental Insurance[Insurance Law] undefinedWhat is the name of your state? Oklahoma I took my son to the dentist a few months ago. The dentist checked his teeth and recommended that he have sealants. I told him that he had sealants put in one year ago. He said that they had worn off and that he needed them again. I asked if the.........
MIP Violation of Probation Out of State[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] My question involves criminal law for the states of: Pennsylvania & Maryland Hey guys, kinda in a bad situation. In may I was placed on probation for 18 months with 100 service hours for a felony of marijuana with intent to distribute. I reside in Maryland and have been staying clean, I.........
Mental Anguish[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] My daughter joined a team, and was told over and over that it was a 4 year committment. Coach told all girls this. Don't worry if you're struggling on something, you've been chosen for my team and you are mine for 4 years(said Coach). My daughter struggled with the bat this past summer, just got.........
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas can an employer do a background check without consent?can they open a juvenille record after the person is 21?...
Im a carpenter and a recovering alcoholic. I was hired as a superintendant for two homes I was rebuiding for this guy. I fixed these condemned houses up and they passed all inspections with no problem. Last Friday we passed the last framing inspection. I had half an O'Dooles during my UNPAID......
What is the name of your state? Michigan Want to know if someone planning to get married (According Michigan State Law) would be protected under the discrimination laws. If in FACT they was discriminated by their employer because He/She is planning to get married. For example: person being......
I have read these forums, but still unsure. That seems hard to believe that in a pro-employee state such as California would not require an employer (we are 20,000+) and explanation of why they are being terminated. Is someone with knowledge in this able to confirm this? I was given a certified......
I'm a employer in NJ. Just moved into new offices and the biggest problem I have (no not really) is where to post the 10 acres of Federal and State employment law notices. We have one unisex bathroom that all employees can access. Can they go in there ? Thanks....
What is the name of your state?illinois i am employed as a police officer by a large department in illinois. i have a boss who is in charge of my district who on several occasions stemming from the last year and a half has been making my life hell. a short background, i ll call my supervisor......
I work at a small establishment (9 employees plus owner/wife). When I was hired it was to work Tues-Fri 8-6 and Sat 8-5. For these hours I was to be paid 400.00 bt. That is a total of 44 hours IF I take a lunch hour. Very rarely do I have that chance, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and......
I'm a full time hourly employee. On several occasions with current employer, I have been asked to stay late (past my 8 hr shift) or to finish my 8 hr shift and then return a few hours later to do extra work. The problem is when Friday arrives (the end of our pay period) they have me leave early......
Is it legall for my boss to make me sign something that states...you are allowed ONE mistake...any equipment after that,you must pay to fix...shouldnt that be considered part of having a company?thanks...
A couple months ago, I took my break and went to excercise in the parking lot. 1 co-worker saw me and complaint and said "why is he excecising out there when he could be working" The Manager brought me to the office and said that there was a complaint but he sees nothing wrong since it......