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My lawyer decided to stop representing me in a case with OPM, does the judge have to approve it or let them off the hook?
answered on Apr 8, 2021
The judge will consider the Motion to Withdraw. He or she will consider the reasons for the Motion, then make a decision of the Motion. The attorney who made the Motion still represents, you until the Motion to Withdraw is granted and ordered by the judges.
Last year my employment was terminated by a non-profit based out of Washington DC. It was because I anonymously blew a whistle on my supervisor's conduct. I was told if someone were to call for employment verification, the organization would only give out the start and the end date.... View More 
answered on Feb 2, 2021
It is highly unusual for a former employer not to give verification of employment of a former employee. Usually the verification is very general, for example Mr Smith worked for Company A from Jan 1 2020 to Jan 1 2021. You would need to contact a licensed attorney in DC for a more in depth... View More
I am a former government employee who left the federal government in 2014. My departure was due to an unethical SES who was removed from his director position due to complaints. Since leaving, I have worked as a contractor, I have passed my security checks. I am in the process of emailing my former... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2020
You may obtain copy of your most recent SF-50 by requesting from the National Archives and Records Administration, Good luck!
my boss has told me a lot of different things since I started this job, but he's continuously harassed me and now I was looking over my pay stub and realized that my pay has gone down. so legally was my boss able to give me a pay cut with any notification?
answered on Dec 10, 2020
Really an employment law question here, and a popular one!
Salary and other work condition stability may be protected if you were hired under conditions-certain contract, or depending on employer's policies or related laws that may cover its government contracts that provide the money... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2020
Your question is not entirely clear. I can't tell if you went into treatment and are being prescribed methadone as part of the treatment, or if you are in treatment because of addiction to methadone.
District Courts have split on the question, especially if you have some protection... View More
Is one remark consider age discrimination or does it have to be a pattern of behavior?
answered on Aug 6, 2019
Well, it depends on what the policy is at your workplace. Generally speaking, I would say that actual... View More
My new employer (there's only 2 of us in the company so far) has suggested I form an LLC so he can pay me through that instead of giving me a check each pay day like a normal employee would. He says the point of doing it this way is so I'll be taxed less and get to keep more of my money.... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2018
It sounds like a dumb idea. You are taxed as a sole proprietor, which for tax purposes means you are taxed as an individual. The LLC is more about putting a veil between you and the company to protect your assets in the event the company is sued.
I recently interviewed with a company in Tyson's and looked through the sign on contract. In this offer letter there is a clause that states if I leave or am terminated before 18 months I owe them $6000. I do not receive a signing bonus or money up front. This seems very weird to me and I am... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Usually these types of clauses are tied to educational or training expenses, or paying for professional licenses or certificates, that the employer incurs. The repayment is tied to reimbursement for a valuable benefit provided to the employee who may take the training or professional license and... View More
she wants us to pay $10000 for it.
However, there was an agreement on the amount of her wage because our employee wanted the paycheck in cash. We do have the recording of it, and I just wanted to know if there is anything we could do in defense.
answered on Dec 22, 2017
An employer may not get out of legal requirements to pay minimum wage and overtime by agreement with employees.
My former employer refuses to pay me for the time. The handbook says that any unused vacation time is paid on your final check. I informed him that I did not receive it on my last check. He sent me a letter stating that he's not paying me for the vacation time because I was terminated. The... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You can file a claim with the Washington DC Office of Wage and Hour Compliance. The website is https://does.dc.gov/service/office-wage-hour-compliance.
Please explain what you were working on
How much time did you spend on each item
This supervisor has approved and signed off on the time sheets.
answered on May 24, 2017
Is that a problem? Do you not have records? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
I forgo a signing bonus and a portion of my vested 401K if I leave my place of employment before 1 year. My start date was 13 April 2016. I want to give notice asap and leave April 14 2017. If I give notice before 13 April 2017, does that leave me open to the company asking me to leave before 13... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Why not be caution and wait until the year passes? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
My promotion was approved verbally by manager and executive of HR but never executed
answered on Mar 22, 2017
I don't see a legal wrong here. Perhaps they changed their mind. I don't hear any legal obligation to promote you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
During my employment at a Hotel, I was asked by the General Manager of the location if my voice could be used for the answering service for the hotel. I agreed, and my voice was recorded and used. Some months later, I was let go. It has now been months from that time, and my voice recording is... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
It sounds like you gave the hotel the right to use your voice, so I don't hear a claim for violation of publicity rights. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
I had work and turnin my Paystub on time but my employer had refused to pay me saying that since the campaign no longer wants to work with me I have to sign a a ducment stating that am been terminated for neglect or they will not pay me for services already provided.Can they do that?
answered on Jan 18, 2017
They have to pay you for services performed. They cannot withhold your payment to pressure you to sign an unrelated document. You can file a wage claim.
See: https://does.dc.gov/page/how-file-claim
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more... View More
when I ask for proof on the policy they never can show me proof. Can I sue them for that ?
answered on Dec 7, 2016
It depends on whether you have an employment contract that requires explicit "good cause" for termination, or whether you're an "at will" employee as are most workers (meaning "no cause" termination is valid, so long as there's no other violation of the law... View More
The relevant clause is this: "7. EXCLUSIVITY. During the term of this Agreement, Employee will devote his/her full-time to providing services exclusively as directed by Employer and shall not perform services for others."
The choice-of-law provision puts it in PA (however in case... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2016
The choice of governing law is not particularly relevant because, to the best of my knowledge, neither PA nor DC/MD/VA have laws overriding exclusive employment agreements. The provision you quote is plain and precludes you from taking on a part-time job. On the other hand, all states follow the... View More
Made me keep drinking water and walk with then til i used rest room i been there 6 years never wrote up and was treated so bad in front of everyone then the boss told other people what was going on thats breaking heppa can they do this and the stuff they was looking for i had none in my system buti... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2016
You may have a case for defamation against your nephew. As for the way your employer treated you, it doesn't sound like a HIPPA violation. You should have a lawyer review your employment contract and related documents to determine if you've submitted to drug testing as a condition of... View More
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