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This was my companys response below , should i leave and sue ?? Are there any grounds to sue Nd can they make me work
Hi john,
There is a process to FMLA. I have your request in writing however I cannot approve FMLA until I have paperwork from your physician.
I can get... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2024
From what you’ve described, it seems your company is following the standard FMLA process by requiring paperwork from your physician before approving your leave. This is pretty typical, as FMLA approval hinges on documented medical necessity. They’re giving you a chance to submit the necessary... View More
I put in my 2 week notice through email, on 9/16, to my boss, the VP and the owner but didn’t include the division boss as he runs the northern division and isn’t in our day to day activities in the Wichita division. I was just let go today from the division boss because he was upset I didn’t... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
In almost all states, your employment is "at will" which means that you can quit or be fired without cause or notice. Just because you give 2 weeks notice does not put you in a "safe harbor" period for the 2 weeks and you can still be terminated without cause or notice by the... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
As an international student in the United States on an F-1 visa, there are restrictions on the types of work you can do. In general, you are not allowed to engage in off-campus self-employment like digital marketing or monetizing social media. However, there are a few exceptions:
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
Under Kansas employment law, an employer is generally not allowed to deduct an employee's pay for housing or utility bills. Wages earned by an employee are protected, and deductions can only be made for specific reasons outlined by state and federal laws, such as taxes, Social Security, or... View More
I work in a gas station in ks, my direct manager is the 'assistant manager' and then the next up the chain is my manager. I was told when I started that I should contact my manager if I could not get ahold of my assistant manager then after doing so in an emergency I was later told that I... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
No, it generally isn't reasonable for a manager to write up an employee solely for asking questions related to their job duties or in cases of emergency. In a workplace, communication is essential, and employees often need to seek clarification or guidance from their superiors, including... View More
The school's website states that it does not discriminate based on arrest and conviction records but may consider where such events are substantially related to the job I applied for. I had a non person theft conviction and I applied to be a Para. I had an interview on June 24th and it went... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
Given your situation, it seems that the school district's actions may conflict with their stated policy on non-discrimination based on arrest and conviction records. The key issue here is whether your felony conviction is "substantially related" to the job you applied for. Since you... View More
Exposure safety for grocery store stockers.
answered on Jun 6, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like you want a copy of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). A general starting point for obtaining an MSDS is through a company's safety and environmental compliance office. Good luck
Her stroke is severe. Affected mentally.
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answered on Jan 4, 2024
In situations where an employee experiences a medical emergency at work, employers are generally expected to take prompt and appropriate action. Failure to call for emergency medical assistance or notify family members could potentially be considered a violation of duty of care or negligence.
If this statement was made, and publicly recorded in print, that "taking care" of injured employees financially was my biggest priority ", does that statement become a valid promise or contract with the employee to receive the help he needed? Can the employee seek to have those... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
A Kansas employment law could advise, but your question remains open for a week, and it includes the Arbitration/Mediation category. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, as a general matter, that is a somewhat vague statement. It is not exact in terms of exactly what it means,... View More
I have, in writing, my letter of resignation stating my last day would be 12/22/23. Two weeks ago my employer 'requested' that I change my last day to 11/3/23 putting an incredible financial hardship on me. Are they able to do this? Their language of 'request' was curious to me.
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answered on Oct 2, 2023
If you have an employment contract that specifies the terms of your notice period, your employer generally cannot unilaterally change the date. If you're an at-will employee, the employer can technically let you go at any time, but changing the date after accepting your notice may be... View More
I will be traveling from KS to FL. It will be approximately 12-15 hours of travel time in 48 hours, in addition to an 8 hour conference. This is a required event. The first half of the trip will be during work hours, the second half after the conference will not be. How much of this travel time, if... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Well, in THEORY, the travel time is working time and your are entitled to be paid for it. In practice, the best thing for you to do is to discuss this with your employer beforehand and have an agreement as to how much you will be paid. Consider, how much would you have been paid if you were... View More
I work for an assisted living facility when there legally must be 5 staff in the building at all times. They are mandating a 30 minute break but since they're not staffing enough employees we are not allowed to leave the building when we take our required 30 minute break. Is this legal? I was... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2022
As long as you are completely relieved from any work duties during your 30-minute break, your employer can require you to remain in the building. If, however, your employer requires you to stay in the building because your break is frequently interrupted by performing work if needed, then you... View More
SSD - Social Security Disability, LTD - Long Term Disability. Is it legal for MetLife to make him pay back their money? This was insurance that he was paying for out of his paychecks, from his former employer.
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answered on Dec 9, 2022
Most LTD policies contain an offset provision for Social Security benefits.
Before you receive your SSDI benefits, the LTD company is paying the full benefit amount. If SSA then awards backpay for months that you were already getting the full payment amount for LTD, you generally owe them... View More
money from them but have absolutely no proof.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
The Kansas Department of Labor enforces wage and hour laws in Kansas. Generally speaking, an employer cannot withhold wages for a purpose other than tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings or a garnishment pursuant to a court-ordered judgment without an agreement with the employee.... View More
I have had open heart surgery which has me out of work for 6 to 8 weeks. I have completed FMLA forms. Being a salary exempt employee should I continue to recieve my salary and benefits. I have exhausted all personal time, vacation and sick leave as well. Employer is trying to treat me as an hourly... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2022
If you miss one or more full work days, your employer can deduct this time from your pay as a salaried employee. However, your employer cannot deduct less than one full day from your pay, meaning if you work any part of a workday, you must be paid for the full day.
I negotiated a new contract for my commission and it was effective immediately last month. The commission is paid this month. In the contract is states I will be paid gross parts and labor sales, however, I have only been paid gross profit on parts and labor. The contract states paid parts and... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2021
This issue sounds like a difference of interpretation in the language between you and your employer. You should contact a Kansas employment attorney to take a look at the specific language in your agreement.
answered on Jun 17, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. Are you paid hourly? The employer is required to pay you at least the minimum wage for all hours worked, and at a rate of one and one-half times your regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40. There may be an issue here if they are deducting hours in weeks... View More
I was fired in retaliation. My manager made my work environment hostile and uncomfortable. Every time I tried to talk to her to see what I could to improve things, I found myself being written up not to long after for attendance. I told her that I had depression and anxiety from day one. and that... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2021
Hi, more information is needed here. Your depression and ADHD may qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It would be unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your disability (if it qualifies) or terminate you in retaliation requesting an... View More
It was within my 90 days probationary so I’m probably screwed but there was a number of days that I was out due to either quarantine order and childcare being closed due to Covid and I am I was told the entire time that nothing Covid related would count against me I was reassured and then they... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2020
Does your employer have less than 500 employees? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires employers with less than 500 employees to provide to all employees two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at the employee’s regular rate of pay where the employee is unable to work because... View More
Employee was already hired. Fired them without giving any info except he failed background check..
answered on Dec 3, 2020
Hi, more information is needed here but it sounds like a law known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act "FCRA" is implicated here. Under the FCRA, an employer is required to provide the employee a copy of his background check (or "consumer report") and a summary of the... View More
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