I never signed any papers, this place is now demanding 2400.00, as I left the company, not by choice. I believe this trainer is taking advantage of me I am not born in USA... the trainer, once were he heard where I was from he was different... on his face and how he was talking to me. Once I was... View More 
Our company pays us the day's wages when we have jury duty but ask for any compensation check (for appearance only) but given to them as partial reimbursement. I'm ok with this, I just wanted to make sure this was legal in my state.
When I was interviewed for this job, I was told this will be work from home. This is one of the two reasons why I took this job. (The other was the pay rate) I was told I would have to work 2 days in the office per week, starting out to operate a laser engraver. It's now been two years and... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
You can ask, but as an at-will employee, either party can change the terms of employment at any time. The other party can then accept or reject those terms. In other words, the employer doesn't have to agree to let you work from home.
I met with the hr manager who told me there was nothing they could do and he assaulted me again. I am a direct care staff for a severely developmentally delayed man. He kicked in the door and sprayed pepper spray everywhere then assaulted me . He is still in county jail awaiting trial for both... View More
She pieces out payments to me in small increments of 100-200 dollars. By the time the previous check has been paid, the next is due, leaving me over 1 week behind all the time. It has been like this for months, was never like this before. She always has excuses like "electric bill, rent,... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Missouri has a strict law about when a final paycheck is due but I’m unaware of any statute governing the timing of pay while you are still employed. If your employer cannot afford to pay you or won’t timely pay you, maybe it’s time to look for another job rather than wait to be terminated.
Like I only got paid for 8 of the 16 hours I worked
answered on Feb 10, 2024
You might be able to get additional money if you contact an attorney. Missouri has a good unpaid wages statute that allows for weeks of additional pay if a proper request is sent and ignored.
This school is a charter for the St. Louis Public Schools. While there I was harassed by my “team leader” and when the administrators would not help me, I had to quit because it was causing me severe mental distress.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Here are a few options you can pursue regarding the incorrect W-2 from your former employer:
1. Contact your former employer's payroll or HR department and request a corrected W-2 that accurately reflects the federal taxes withheld from your paychecks throughout the year. All employers... View More
time in house job with Vanderbilt. Does this clause in my former ALKU contract prevent my employment with Vanderbilt for the next 12 months.
Agreement Not to Solicit Clients. Employee agrees that during the
term of his employment by the Company and for a period of 12 months... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2024
The short answer is yes, but to get an accurate answer, you will need to hire an attorney familiar with non-competes to provide a detailed analysis of not only the provision language but the entire agreement, as well as the underlying facts of the work and employment. For a non-compete to be... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
In the United States, companies generally have the discretion to set their own dress code and appearance policies, which can include restrictions on visible tattoos. However, if a company does not have a specific policy regarding tattoos, making a hiring decision solely based on a person's... View More
I did not/ have not taken any illegal drugs nor did I consume any alcohol. All I had in my system was my prescription for adderall that I had taken prior to the orientation I had attended for a job I was supposed to start this week. I still have not heard back from this employeer with further... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
In your situation, where a prescribed medication has affected your drug test, it's important to communicate with your employer. Provide them with documentation of your prescription for Adderall. This documentation should include a note from your healthcare provider confirming that you are... View More
I have a non compete/non solicit
contract with an employer. If there some sort perception where it appears as if I want to solicit. Does this make me a fraud or criminal?
Could someone ever go to jail for non-solicit contract?
answered on Jan 18, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Those contracts usually involve civil damages. If the contract additionally includes provisions for confidentiality/disclosure in a setting where sensitive defense industry information is involved, then criminal... View More
I am a kidney transplant coordinator for a hospital. Hospital has just started a bone marrow transplant program and has created "transplant coordinator" job titles averaging about 15,000 dollars more than my position which is classified as "nurse clinician".
answered on Nov 26, 2023
In Missouri, what you describe is not unlawful on its face. Your employer cannot discriminate based upon your membership in a protected class, such as race or national origin, but an employer generally need not be fair or nice. I don’t know if the skills for the position differ. Even if they... View More
I was offered a position. I was told we were waiting on paperwork to process so I could get finger printed. I texted multiple people for weeks and was assured everything was good to go. Here they hired two of us and lied to me for weeks in case the other candidate didn't fall through. I lost... View More
answered on Nov 23, 2023
While that is unprofessional, it isn't illegal. Since the job is almost certainly at-will employment, the employer could discharge you immediately after being hired without any reason with no liability. As a result, there is no basis for a claim. There could be an exception if you were able to... View More
I guess he thinks he can punish me for missing work regardless what the reason was I have my check stubs I'm gonna file for unemployment really soon cause I cut grass and the season is almost done
answered on Oct 6, 2023
If you were shorted you can file a lawsuit for the $2 per hour you were not paid. You’ll need to decide whether suing is worth the effort. Your time might be better spent applying for unemployment benefits.
if I put in a time off request for a medical reason and then my manager puts it on an Outlook calendar with multiple groups of employees out with the reason for post-op recovery, is that breaking any laws?
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
Disclosing medical information without consent may be a breach of privacy. Laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) govern how medical information can be shared but usually apply to healthcare providers, not employers. However, there may be state laws or company... View More
I submitted my request for my job pay scale and found I was below the minimum. When I escalated it up, I was told they have no time frame to increase. Do I have any case or just cut my losses and leave?
answered on Sep 18, 2023
Pay scales are not mandatory from a legal standpoint. While I would think that an employer would not want to have folks being paid less than whatever pay scale they have set for a position, there is no legal basis to force the issue that I am aware of in the state of Missouri.
The employees and their problems. Like I said. They hard adjourned the meeting and there were still citizens present. Do the employees have a case against them
answered on Sep 13, 2023
A case for what? Are you thinking that the employees have a privacy right related to what was being discussed? Generally there is no such privacy right unless it relates to medical privacy. While it may not be appropriate, it isn’t normally illegal.
The citizen said that she has pictures of me coming home during the day. I do at lunch but that is all. The mayor is unable to produce the pictures
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
First, review your work schedule and ensure that your actions are in line with your employment policies. If you have a designated lunch break, using it appropriately is important.
Document your daily activities, including your lunch breaks and any work-related trips. This documentation can... View More
It was a non injury no one else involved accident that bent the bumper on a semi truck in a road construction area where the lanes were to close and I scrapped the right side bumper. They said they were taking money out of my check for it. And I know they are going to file an insurance claim... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
An employer may deduct damages caused by you from your paycheck provided doing so does not result in your pay being less than the minimum hourly wage.
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