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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.
My employer is mandating that people come into the office Mon/Wed. Supervisors who don't report absences are subject to that day being considered a PTO day as well as being considered a PTO day for the subordinate above the original.
Is this legal in St. Louis, MO?
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
In many states, employers have the discretion to set policies regarding the use of paid time off (PTO) and how it's managed. If your employer has a policy in place that requires supervisors to report absences of subordinates and penalizes them with PTO for not doing so, it may be within their... View More
when being layed off I asked if my health insurance will still be active and I received a verbal yes same day I was informed of being laid off. I never received any emails or letters in the mail or phone calls to inform me my insurance was being discontinued. Ended up following up with doctors and... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
If you chose to continue your health insurance coverage under COBRA and timely paid your premiums, your claim would be for breach of contract against your health insurance company, the contract being the health insurance policy.
I have had to miss work because of a serious medical condition. My boss said it was okay, and then weeks later expressed concern about my attendance. I've never been given any warnings, and my boss said there is no attendance policy in place. Can I be fired for attendance under these circumstances?
answered on Aug 24, 2023
You answered your own question when you acknowledged that Missouri is an at-will employment state. At-will employees may be discharged at any time for any reason or no reason at all.
I have a non-compete that was signed in 2019. It is for a period of two years after I leave the company. I am currently considering a move to a much smaller company in the same industry. I will not be in the same position I am now and I will not be sharing any information about my current... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
No attorney can possibly provide any meaningful information regarding a non-compete - or any contract for that matter - without reading it in its entirety. Whether or not the position you are considering would violate the terms of the non-compete is very fact-specific. What I can tell you is that... View More
I did talk to unemployment when I started to file and they said if I physically could not work I would not qualify but if I physically could then I would qualify but I think my work is trying to fight it now since I asked for an exemption so I don't have to look for a job while on leave.
answered on Aug 13, 2023
You are not entitled to unemployment benefits while on FMLA. The reason being, that you are not unemployed - you are still attached with your employer. Whoever you spoke with at the Missouri Division of Employment Security was wrong or didn’t fully grasp what you were asking.
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
That's terrible. Your legal options will be governed by the employment contract. Might be worth paying an attorney to review it.
So when I finally received my new prosthetic my boss told me he couldn't wait and had to hire someone else. He told let's play it by ear and that he might be able to get me a couple nights at the door. I was working 5 days a week in the kitchen and the job I was doing was built around me... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Multiple questions here. First possible discrimination by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a physically handicaped employee. Next, possible violation of the Family and Medical Leave act, if you were employed for over a year and worked over 1250 hours during that time. Finally, an... View More
The new prosthetic was going to take about 4 weeks to get and my manager was informed. I just recently told him I would be able to come back next week and he has hired other people. I'm not on disability any longer and this job was very helpful with me working and being disabled. Can I file... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Losing your job due to the need for a prosthetic could raise legal issues related to disability discrimination. You may also be eligible to file for unemployment benefits, and I recommend consulting with an attorney to evaluate the specific details of your situation to ensure all your rights are... View More
Her employer is a health system with over 600 employees. They are requiring her use all of her PTO bank before short term disability (which we pay for) kicks in.
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answered on Jul 27, 2023
In Missouri, it is generally legal for employers to require employees to use their accrued paid time off (PTO) before utilizing FMLA or short-term disability benefits. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for qualifying medical or... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
Having a medical marijuana card may not automatically protect you from being fired if your employer has a strict drug-free policy and conducts drug tests. Employers have the right to establish their own policies regarding drug use, and they may choose to take disciplinary actions, including... View More
Last summer, I was homeless. I started working for a guy that started renting a house to me. I worked 7 days a week nearly 14 hours a day. I took a day off and let him know beforehand. He would call asking where I was and I would remind him I was taking a day off. He would then start calling me... View More
answered on May 14, 2023
You didn’t ask a legal question. A reasonable next step would be to hire a local attorney to write a letter to your landlord.
A nurse practitioner at the mental health clinic I work at gave out my personal cell The patient contacted me via text message on my day off wanting to schedule treatment. I am an administrative assistant and don't see any reason for my personal number to be shared.
answered on May 12, 2023
I'm sorry that this happended to you. Speak to the nurse practitioner's supervisor to make sure this doesn't happen again. It's up to you but I doubt that it will make finacial sense for you to pay an attorney by the hour to send a letter and engage in back and forth with the employer.
He does not follow the chain of command the director allows him to go over me directly to her then she relays the message
answered on Mar 27, 2023
Other than the fact that someone said that someone else doesn’t like black people, I don’t follow your post. Please clarify your legal question.
I earn 12 days a year and have accumulated a lot. I do get paid for vacation days when I leave but not sick days
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Most employers don't realize that unless they sign an employment contract that provides otherwise, when they leave employment they aren't entitled to accumulated sick days.
answered on Feb 15, 2023
I’m aware of no Missouri or federal law that gives you the right to have a witness present in a meeting with your employer.
answered on Jan 27, 2023
You may demand it. Missouri Revised Statutes Section 290.110 provides the procedure for formally demanding it and the potential liability of the employer who failse to comply.
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Employers aren’t required to provide any vacation days. Therefore, this isn’t a matter of legally but rather whether the employer is breaching its contract with the employee.
Company is an LLC & employee is hourly
answered on Jan 11, 2023
An hourly employee should be paid for attending a meeting, whether in person or online.
Documentation is required about consumers with DMH waivers. This information is also relayed to parents to aid with mental and physical health decisions.
answered on Dec 21, 2022
Missouri is an at-will employment state, which means either you or your employer can terminate your position at any time and for any reason (or no reason at all). The one exception to this general rule is if an employee is targeted or selected for termination based on a discriminatory reason (i.e.... View More
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