This is a manager position
A PBJ disposition will show unless it has been expunged. And, a PBJ disposition can be expunged. Therefore, you need to file an expungement petition ASAP. Contact a lawyer to get started.
Employer is threatening to fire if you do not do the poly test. Again what is missing has NOTHING to do with her business
Unless you are working for a government office or agency, or under a union contract or employment contract, for which specific protections are provided against such a requirement, the generl rule for private employers and employees is that you are an "at-will" employee, meaning you can be... Read more »
If a client has hired a a freelancer and signed a retainer agreement, does the freelancer have the responsibility to keep the client updated on the hours being billed.
Can the freelancer surpass the agreed upon hours without notifying client and ask for surplus hours at a later. In this... Read more »
Not enough facts to evaluate. Need to see the contract, and then go over facts and course of conduct of the parties after the contract was signed, and the knowledge of--and receipt of the benefit by the client of-- the work performed by the freelancer. If the client received above and beyond what... Read more »
Would a simple marijuana misdemeanor from 2010 show up?
Generally, absent the employer's request to limit the time frame, it will go all the way back to as early as records exist. 2010 is not that long ago, generally speaking, but many employers discount of ignore offenses older than 10 years, expecially minor marijuana charges. You should,... Read more »
I’ve had my job for 11 mos. now & just had a 4/5 review & 6% salary increase. 3 mos. ago, saw an internal posting for my same job title! I asked Hr & they said I’m doing well & not to worry. My mgr posted it, so HR said I could ask my mgr for details. My mgr never mentioned it... Read more »
This is not a legal matter or law question. Unless you have a written employment contract that says or provides otherwise, you are an at-will employee, meaning you can be fired at any time for any nondiscriminatory reason. Maybe they’re planning on replacing the more expensive payroll employees... Read more »
Employer didnt find me a project for 5 months. He didnt pay me salary and is asking me to pay for the one month salary paid during the no work period, H1B transfer. He is threatening to collect it from my reference person incase I fail to pay.
Well, this seems like a questionable action, but you appear to have fallen out of status. This appears to be a less than bona fide employer. There is outstanding salary that you are entitled to, but you will have to file a complaint with the Department of Labor.
Your decision to remain... Read more »
There is no law that requires employers to offer benefits like paid time off to their employees. If employers do offer paid time off, they have the power to decide how (and how much) vacation time their employees receive. Employers can also change their paid time off policy if they choose, so... Read more »
After submitting a two-week notice, my employer claims I have breached my employment contract on largely bogus claims. He has also withheld a previous paycheck. I was given an impossible number of tasks to complete during my final two weeks, and he is claiming not completing these tasks is a breach... Read more »
If you are an employee, you can file for unemployment comp alleging a change in work conditions.
As to at will employment--that's what everyone is. He can't withold wages for work done. Take his advice and call a wage-hour attorney,
Hi, I am trying to understand repayment money I owe to my previous employer. Here is what happened, I started working remotely in May 2020 but did not move to actual location until August 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic. I quit my job in May 2021, one year after I was hired. Relocation contract... Read more »
Hello, more information is needed here. Has the company contacted you about the possible repayment obligation? I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.
My termination was retaliation due to complaints of discrimination & inappropriate touching against my peers. I challenged the termination & they tried to force me to take a lesser position. I have no previous work performance issues. The HR department is refusing to allow me access to my... Read more »
You should find an employment lawyer in your state to see if you have claims for discrimination and retaliation. You would also have a claim for the company denying you access to your personnel file. They m ay attempt to dispute your unemployment benefits so it is good that you have both letters... Read more »
my job made it mandtatory to get the vaccine or lose your job...is that legal? can they do that?
Generally, the answer to this question is yes. However, there are two main exceptions: (1) if you have a disability that renders you unable to receive the vaccine; or (2) if you have a religious objection to the vaccine. If you fall under one or both of these, then you are permitted to request an... Read more »
Double jeopardy only applies in criminal cases. It prevents a defendant in a criminal case from being tried twice for the same crime. There are requirements in order for jeopardy to attach.
Double jeopardy does not apply in civil cases including employment cases. If you have an employment... Read more »
I"m on a contract with a security company for an insurance company, no breaks
Generally speaking, employers are not required to provide breaks, unless you are a minor under the age of 18. If you need a break for medical reasons, I would reach out to an employment attorney in your state for a consultation.
I was informed that I was terminated by the hr department because their investigator said not to proceed and that they could not disclose anything further that I would have to talk to the investigator. The investigator will not respond to me me after several attempts to contact him. I can... Read more »
So, hire a lawyer and go meet with the investigator or do a 3-way on the telephone with your lawyer and the investigator. How are you going to move forward if you don't know why you were terminated? First things first.
I was using CBD oil from a large retail store (Vitamin Shoppe) for insomnia. The label on the bottle or packaging DID NOT state the possibility of positive THC in drug tests, thus made me think I was safe in using the product. My drug test came back positive for THC and was denied employment even... Read more »
CBD oil and other hemp-based products are not yet regulated by the FDA, and the 50 states all have 50 different regulatory schemes for this product. In short, there is little legal requirements regarding listing ingredients and THC concentrations. Legal hemp, as opposed to illegal or regulated... Read more »
It says in the job offer that all employees are eligible for holiday pay after 90 days. But as salaried exempt shouldn't those employees get the same salary every week?
Employers are not required to offer paid time off for any time you are not performing work (in this case, pay on holidays you don't work). This is true regardless of whether you are paid hourly or receive a salary, so there is nothing inherently unlawful about this policy.
against dept of Navy
Lawyers who handle federal employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases usually do so on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no money up front, and the lawyer receives a percentage of the recovery if there is one, or an award of fees under the relevant statute (if any), and no fee... Read more »
Employees are free to work 5, 25 or 100+ miles from their place of employment (or any other distance), so the question isn't clear. The law doesn't mandate how far someone lives from their job and it is purely up to each person to decide what kind of commute they're comfortable... Read more »
There are not enough facts here. Anytime someone isn't paid for a job they were hired to do they could in theory sue. A lot of labor would fall under that category. However, the law has a theory that someone who is themselves in the wrong usually can't get the law to provide them... Read more »
When I reported it to HR not once but twice I was told that He was within his right as a manager to do that. They never took what I report serious as a result I was fired n refused to resign. I believe the is a serious cover up between HR and this adminstration n department. Im in the Baltimore, MD... Read more »
Well, you didn't pose a question so there is no answer necessary. However, if you felt your rights were being violated why didn't you file an EEOC Complaint? You may still be able to. Your facts were so thin, it's impossible to tell what your rights may be.
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