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Do I now write the compensation committee for a denial or what should I do
I was a caregiver and got denied 8 months later through my preliminary background due to a child welfare case in 2019. I got sick, hospitalized and my son had to go to foster care
Employer is based in NY, I reside in Texas.
answered on Jan 2, 2025
A non-compete agreement can restrict your ability to move to a different company in Texas. It depends on whether the non-compete agreement itself is legally enforceable under the Covenants Not to Complete Act and whether the work you will be doing for the new company violates the terms of your... View More 
a company want to hire me as a 1099 employee to make deliveries. i use a company vehicle that's maintaince and gas is paid by company. the insurance i pay for but i can only get from company that employees me and no other source. is this normal?
My spouse, and I are separating. In order to manage the stress this is causing, I have enrolled in a DBT therapy program. I shared this with my boss to let her know about the situation. My employer is now requiring that they speak with my psychologist to assess whether I am mentally fit to do my... View More
Michigan resident and employee. Prior to the pandemic our office had 3-5k employees at it. There was a wheelchair bound individual that came into the office just as normal to everyone else. Pandemic hit and we all went virtual for 3.5 years, then return to office was initiated 3 days per week.... View More
Can I claim Lack of Protest in a Kentucky unemployment appeal case if the former employer did not respond to unemployment request prior to the appeal. Unemployment request information from my employer on 07/15/2024 and then again on 10/17/2024 via form 412A. My Previous employer did not respond.... View More
Employer failed to pay employee for four weeks due to cash flow problems.
answered on Jan 1, 2025
It is unlawful to work off the clock and not get compensated for the hours worked in CA. I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and... View More
If she gets hurt on our property, what liability do we have. We are 80 year olds and she does mainly cleaning, but has shoveled snow for us and other jobs as they come up such as change light bulbs, taking items to Goodwill, recycling, but mostly help around the house.
answered on Dec 31, 2024
The liability for you if the woman helping you gets hurt would be the same as a guest in your house. That is to say, if a guest in your house, or a person working for you, is injured in your house, you could be liable for some or all of their medical costs (I say "some" because the... View More
Or does the newcompany require a new signed no compete agreement?
Just looking for clarification. The last paragraph seems ambiguous. Does a security officer have to check in with the local Sherriff's office, or any other law enforcement branch, when they begin work?
Currently a director and organization is hinting at a demotion to manager and pay cut. Others have been demoted from director to manager and retained compensation level.
answered on Dec 31, 2024
Yes, unless the organization and director have agreed otherwise in their employment agreement.
I have concurrently filed two I-140 petitions: one through my employer under EB2 with regular processing, and another as a self-petition under EB1A with premium processing. I have now filed my I-485 based on the approved EB1A I-140. I would like to know whether the employer-sponsored I-140 will... View More
hi, i worked for a company for about 31 hours in november 2024 and it’s now (late) december 2024, i haven’t been paid yet. the place i worked is a small business and is now relocated to a new location, i have the address of both locations as well as the phone number&email of my boss,... View More
I own a recycling company and I am the only employee and I was hurt while driving
I own a clothing recycling company and I am the only employee .
I have workers comp but no commercial auto . I was hurt in a car accident that was not my fault while I was collecting . I was using my... View More
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