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I told one of my employees that I work with what I make an hour , they ended up telling my boss and I was fired over it . I have read some articles about pay secrecy being illegal and can not fire me over it . Is his true ?
answered on Jan 26, 2018
It depends on your employer. You should consult an employment lawyer if you feel that you were fired illegally.
They said i have to use my pto or get let go. Is that something they can do?
answered on Jan 20, 2018
Employers are free to discipline or even fire employees who don't show up for work even in bad weather. There is no law prohibiting them from requiring employees to show up for work.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Probably, but there are factors that could affect whether or not it is permissible. You should consult an employment lawyer to review the facts and advise you about your legal options.
In TN
answered on Dec 28, 2017
That depends on your company's policy on dating. TN is an at will employment state. Your employer can fire you for almost anything.
My employer called his morning and said there was $250 worth of product missing from the store and he wanted me to bring it back. I didn’t know what he was talking about so I went up and he showed me some paperwork showing that I had rang up items, then voided them, and then they were missing... View More 
answered on Dec 27, 2017
If you are charged, it will likely be with a misdemeanor. Still, this is not something you will want to face without an attorney. Most of the time, employers do not pursue charges in situations like this. They do, however, terminate the employee. My best advice is to not make any statements to... View More
Until recently if we worked a portion of the day, as salary exempt, we were paid for the full day. We were told if we had to leave a few hours early due to a doctor appointment, we wouldn't need to use PTO but if we left for 'personal' reasons we would need to use PTO. Today, I have... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
An employer can still require you to use sick leave or personal leave if they offer it. They are not required to allow you to flex the time off.
I was in a car accident on my way to work in my personal vehicle so it has nothing to do with work my employer now is saying after the Dr releases me to go back to work that I have to sign a liability waiver saying they are not responsible for any injuries should they occur on the job
answered on Dec 23, 2017
It's not illegal to ask you to sign a waiver, but before you do so, I would urge you to consult with a local attorney well-versed in workers' compensation law.
Worked in excess of 90 hours between the two locations in the same week?
answered on Dec 21, 2017
That depends on a lot of facts not included here. You should consult an employment attorney to review the facts and determine your legal options.
Someone is claiming to “audit” a post office but is yelling demeaning this at the workers, posting it online, and plans to return to bother the workers. Several workers have asked to be left alone. He yells that they are his “employee” and he pays their salaries. From the videos and... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
If this person shows up again it would seem that it is a matter for the police to handle.
Was hired to do work in house and owner has let us stay while working. Have had trouble getting paid by owner and no dollar amount was ever talked about to stay here. Now that pretty much done with renovations and time to pay owner cones by on Friday day tells me have to get out and not paying... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2017
You will have to sue for quantum meruit, for the benefit conferred. You probably can go to General Sessions Court but I recommend you hire a lawyer. In the future do not conduct business in that manner.
answered on Oct 30, 2017
If you are over 18, you can make your own decisions, but at the same time, if you are living with your grandparents, they could evict you if you refuse to work.
I use to work for dish network as a technican. 1 year ago the company van i was working out of had known brake issues every week i filled out a checklist saying what was wrong with my van they even at 1 time put me into another van for about a week. Because of the checklist i had marked it havin... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2017
You would have a worker's compensation claim. As to the termination, Tennessee is an employment at will state. They likely could not fire you for cause over the accident, but could potentially terminate you without cause if the cause of the accident was the defective brakes.
Are my bosses allowed to make me reimburse them for the towing fees, and their deductible for the accident also if I don't they will hold my paychecks. I am no longer working for them
Also they constantly blamed me for their bank accounts getting frozen when I went to go deposit my... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Not sure how you are self employed and have bosses at the same time. Regardless, it likely depends on the business arrangement/contract you had with your bosses, which was hopefully in writing. Generally, if you agreed to be responsible for the vehicle, you are likely responsible.
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My husband was given a drug test today, which he passed. The only thing that showed up was a prescription medication that he has a prescription for from a doctor that does not impair his ability to do the job he was assigned. The company said that he "failed" the drug test because he... View More
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answered on Aug 20, 2017
Two issues are shown here. One, the application for employment. What was on it MAY make a difference.
Second, what was the drug? Drugs relating to mental conditions, for which the safety of others is at risk can be a problem.
To make sure that this was not merely an EXCUSE, contact... View More
I know that the employer has to have written consent to dock pay in Tennessee. This would be due to loss of product do to accident or a mistake. But can the employer fire the employee who refuses to sign the agreement?
answered on Aug 5, 2017
In the absence of an employment contract or union agreement an employer in Tennessee can terminate for any reason. If there is a contract there may be a description of a disciplinary process or other terms of employment - for example a step discipline process. In the absence of an agreement, if... View More
The contractor claims that the contractor that he subcontracts the labor that I perform is refusing to pay him HIS agreed upon payrate for my labor (I presume that he charges a fixed amount for each employee, and pays them less, keeping the remaining money). This is his method of business. However,... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2017
Any licensed contractor is subject to discipline from the State licensing board. The board has a process for hearing consumer disputes. I suggest you contact them. The legal principles fro determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor are the same- the key factor being the... View More
My Employer put a lien on a vehicle for 1500 for a 5 thousand dollar truck, he has kept my 3300 and suing me for 7000 dollar
answered on Jun 15, 2017
It is difficult to tell what your issues are with what you have posted. You will likely get some explanations or answers if you can better explain the facts.
They automatically take 30 minutes off my time card because of the state law stating they have to if you work over 6 he's. Can they legally do that?
I appreciate your help.
answered on May 17, 2017
No. The state law in Tennessee is that the employer must provide you with a 30 minute unpaid break if you are scheduled to work at least 6 consecutive hours.
My supervisor is retaliating towards by putting me in areas with larger work volumes and recently changed my shift to a conflicting shift. Shes also tampering with my hours, so i wont recieve my correct pay. I feel forced to quit. What can i do?
answered on May 2, 2017
You should report all this to the EEOC to ensure it is included in the charge. It would probably be a good idea to contact a local employment attorney for assistance in handling the EEOC process.
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