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im on probation i got hired and did everythng drug screening driving record they didnt require background check so i marked no on the convictions part of application. my probation officer called to verify employment then employer re looked at application and seen i marked no and fired me the... View More 
answered on Feb 7, 2020
If you have been convicted of a crime, and you indicated on your job application that you have not been convicted of a crime, then your employer can terminate your employment for providing false information on your application.
Hi. I just started working with a company and they already performed urine test and mouth swab for preemployment and I passed both. However 2 days later another employee saw me in the car smoking something on a tinfoil. My question is, can the company ask me to drug test immediately without giving... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Yes, your employer can require a drug test without notice based on reasonable suspicion.
The charge was 8 years ago
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You need an employment law attorney to answer this question.
I was promoted to a manager position in September. This was to come with a $.50 increase in my wage. I've just noticed today on a pay slip that my wage had not changed at all. After looking over this, my GM raised my wage to the appropriate amount but refuses to back pay as she does not have... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2019
You can take them to small claims court. It will cost at least $100 to file the claim. You will need to show proof of when you were made a manager and started doing work that managers do. You will want to weigh the effects of suing your own company with the benefit of obtaining the unpaid $300.... View More
And in a panic I grab the tool to get grease off and other stuff off the grill and the oil was at the highest temperature. And when I scrapped the burnt everything off the oil went up the tool on to my hand and caused. 2nd-3rd degree burns from the tip of my finger to my nuckle. After a half hour... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2019
I'm very sorry to hear about your injury and the retaliation by your company. You probably have a workers compensation claim for your injuries and a wrongful termination. You should definitely speak to an attorney about your case. Best wishes to a quick recovery.
I work for Hill AFB and I have a rather interesting problem that I am not sure how to resolve. My problem is not with the IRS but with DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service).
When I started working for Hill, in 2017, I was guaranteed an 11k bonus. I received this bonus. The problem... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
You said you received $11,000, as promised. Then you said you received another bonus--without telling us how much. Bottom line: If you received a second bonus you did not deserve (under your employment contract) then you must repay it.
What will be the impact if i leave the company without serving the notice period, how much will the employer can charge me.
answered on Apr 2, 2019
As a general rule in Utah, if you have no contract or are an at-will employee, you may quit your job at any time, with or without notice, and your employer cannot charge you or withhold the pay you have earned. However, if you have a written employment agreement, you should consult with an... View More
The parent company of my employer (we are a subsidiary) notified us employees 3 days ago (the 4th) that April 1st a new company will take over the operations of my employer and we will all be let go. I'm a recruiter and have a base+quarterly commissions structure. I have people I hired and... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2019
Are your new hires also being terminated? If not, and the hiring process is completed, then you have done everything you need to do to earn the commission. Depending on how the new operation is structured, you might have to collect your commission from your old employer, the new company, or the... View More
Is that legal? I never signed a contractual agreement to pay for any damage to company property.
answered on Jul 10, 2018
Well, if you owe them the money for the damage you caused, it seems that they simply applied "self-help," and got the money back from you quickly through your check. I don't know that there is any legal action you can bring to recover the money, unless you truly don't owe the... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2018
Yes,
You can get sued if you are from a different country barring diplomatic immunity, but for the common traveler/tourist, yes you can be sued as long as you meet the minimum contacts in the states. The main question on this is Jurisdiction and service of process. An analysis would fill... View More
2/14/18 is when I signed to the pay increase of 12.48 per hour and sometime between 2/22-2/23 one of the other people on the document changed the pay increase to 12.21 per hour so I would be getting less money. They also did not inform me of this change nor did they ask me to sign a new form saying... View More
answered on May 18, 2018
This is a good question, in addition to the issue of whether or not someone can enforce a contract that has been altered from the original provisions agreed to, there might be an issue of whether this was a contract at all.
In all contracts, there has to be "consideration" or... View More
I signed a contract upon starting at the company for a sign on bonus and a monthly salary. The position was not what was promised at all which led to me leaving the company. They are now suing me in Utah for 66k (the sign on bonus and all of the salary I earned during my few months there).
I'm just curious about the kinds of risks they face by letting employees use their cell phones for work.
So I've already been to court and I was charged with two felonies. One was Possession/Use of Dangerous Drug and the other was Possession/Use of Paraphernalia in the State of Arizona both felonies however I took a plea deal to take 3 years probation with the opportunity to be released at 18... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
If you pled in Arizona you need to consult with an Arizona attorney.
I had 52 hours saved up and was just informed that it is “use it or lose it”. That’s quite a bit of money I missed out on because my manger and and HR never explained the policy to me.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
First, might I say that I feel for you. That sounds extremely frustrating. I am so sorry that would be a real kick in the pants. Next let me get to your question.
Your terms of employment were probably governed by a contract. I would look first to that contract and whether it said... View More
The company I am asking about is, frankly, terrible, and has come under some fire recently for fraudulent services. Including lawsuits. The company is forcing their employees to go leave a positive review with the BBB.
My employer put out an employee contract for us to sign after I've been working for the company in a management position for months now. I didn't feel comfortable with signing it so I put it off for a few weeks. They kept bugging me over and over to sign it. I eventually said I'll... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2017
You are under no obligation to sign the contract. They could have fired you for not signing the contract, but that is/was their only recourse. What you offered was an illusory promise, " I will get around to signing it". In my opinion, they would spend a lot of money taking you to... View More
Would put it on our personal insurance because he didn't have workman's comp for his employers. Very small company, we question if workman's comp is required. This was Friday 10/27/17, my husband was "let go" yesterday, 10/31/17!! Please help?
answered on Nov 1, 2017
I'm not licensed in Nevada, and am not sure where this occurred, but in Utah the employer would have to have had workers compensation insurance (and I'm 99% certain that would be the case in Nevada -- I think it's the case in all states. Your husband should see a good personal injury... View More
My employer is requiring us to ID at the door and take down license numbers as well as doing ink fingerprints on credit/debit transactions, is that legal? They have no way to prove/disprove fingerprints to verify authenticity of the cardholder
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