If the unethical conduct violates the law, then you can report such conduct to the appropriate authorities. It depends greatly on the exact facts of your case as to whether you would be protected from retaliation if you report the misconduct. You should seek counsel with an experienced employment... View More

The answer would depend on the specific language of the addendum and policy. You should take both to an employment attorney for a consult.

No, retaliation is only when YOU make a legally protected complaint (of discrimination, for example) and then the employer fires you or takes other adverse employment action against you.

The answer depends very much on the exact language of the non-compete. SC law requires that a non-compete be limited reasonably in time (three years or less, generally) and reasonably in geographic scope, among other requirements. If you serviced customers all over the US, then the agreement MAY... View More

If you are getting paid $2.13 an hour plus tips, then you are entitled to your tips, unless some of those tips are subject to a valid tip pool arrangement. If you are paid at at least $7.25 an hour, then the law is a little unclear on whether or not you are entitled to keep those tips. Speak with a... View More

If the police charged you with a crime, the employer is legally allowed to fire you. SC is an at-will employment state, and unless the termination is based on discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, sex, religion, or national origin, then you don't have a basis to sue your employer.

Not unless the bullying was based on your age, race, sex, disability, national origin, or religion. Regular bullying is not necessarily against the law.

You can find an employment lawyer through the Find a Lawyer function via Justia. You can also contact the SC Bar's Lawyer Referral Service as well.

You would need more facts than a "feeling" that you were discriminated against on the basis of your sex. However, if you do have additional facts, you can contact the EEOC to file a charge of discrimination against the employer. You have 300 days from the date of the action to file.

You can say no, but your employer would have every right to fire you for insubordination. SC is an at-will employment state, so unless the decision to send employees home is motivated by race, age, disability, sex, or other protected reason, the employer can send people home early.

If you have not been paid for all hours that you worked, then you can contact the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation to file a complaint. You can also bring a lawsuit in small claims court (magistrate's court) for the unpaid wages.

No, level of education is not a protected category. However, if the company promised to provide tuition assistance but then went back on its promise, then it may be a breach of contract claim that you have. Of course, details matter and a consult with an employment lawyer would be required.

The answer is fact-specific. You should schedule a consult with a South Carolina non-compete lawyer to have your case reviewed.

If the agreed-upon terms of employment call for you to receive 30% of a job, then that is what you are owed. It would be helpful to have that agreement in writing, but a verbal agreement can still be valid, if you can prove it.

Typically, for an employer to deduct any amounts from a check, the employer must provide 7 days written notice of the deductions. If no notice was provided, then the amount was wrongfully withheld.

This is not a private forum, so your question is now available to your current employer. I suggest you delete this question, if possible, and schedule a consult with a local employment lawyer.

Typically, SC DEW includes the statutory definition of "good cause" on the form that you were sent that denied you benefits. In general, the good cause requirement will be satisfied if your reason for leaving was due to unsafe working conditions or job tasks, a violation of your... View More

The specific facts matter. She should schedule a consult with a local employment lawyer to review her case. She can also contact the EEOC to file a charge of discrimination.

If you were treated differently from a white employee because of your race, you may have a claim for race discrimination. You have 300 days to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or else your claim is time-barred.

SC is an at-will employment state, meaning that you can be fired for any reason at all, good or bad, or even no reason. There's nothing illegal about your employer's rule that would prevent them from firing you for violating it. You also always have the right to quit at any time.