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Ive never had a warning or write up. I was suppose to close at 12AM. Due to my transportation issues ATM the mangers were very aware that I wouldn't be able to stay til 12. I left that store at 11:47pm . And the manager lied and said I closed and left the store 45 minutes early. It... View More 
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
TN is a terminable at will employment State.
Employee denied employment due to background check. Once I told them that case was dismissed he asked for a copy of my criminal record documents. Is this ok?
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answered on Jul 31, 2024
Yes. If it was dismissed, you need to get it expunged.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
You go to the Courthouse and ask to look at the Court's File on that Case. Some Clerks are not friendly, so be patient. You probably want to read the entire File, but that may not happen.
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answered on Jun 12, 2024
Yes as TN is a terminable at will State.
I have a felony criminal record in Florida from 2002-2009. There are drug related felonies. I satisfied all terms of sentences in Oct. 2010. I've not been convicted of a crime since May of 2009. Is there a path in which I am able to acquire an insurance producer license in the state of... View More
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answered on May 20, 2024
Contact a FL attorney about what might be done with the conviction. Then contact the appropriate Commerce & Insurance Department in Nashville for eligibility.
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Can you be prosecuted for something you did not know was wrong?
I work at A rent to own place and I put items on rent for a coworker in my deceased grandmother’s name. The coworker makes on time payments never missed one. It’s not for a ridiculous cheaper price they still pay more than... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Yes... If charged with theft, etc., hire an attorney to represent you. Also be prepared to make bond. Do not talk about it, but you have already admitted it.
I currently work with a company and applied for a promotional move. The pay scale was included in the job description. After interviewing, I am told they are going to offer me the position but they are lowering the pay scale.
Is this legal?
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
Yes... TN is employment at will State unless there is a contract.
I have a noncompete in my urgent care contract. My boss is not fulfilling the hours or my bonus according to my contract so I'm leaving. It is stated as "not over 50% walk in volume" which would apply to emergency rooms too. I'm ER trained with a doctorate in EM. Can this urgent... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
It appears that the contract will be breached by your working in an ER. Hire an attorney to read the contract and listen to the prospective new jobs. You may get sued in any event and have an attorney ready to go.
It was very uncomfortable viewing in an audience of male and female associate and additionally with the Corporate HR and Director of HR watching this laughing.
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
What is your question?
I work for a company called Spark. It is the delivery company for Walmart. We are owned and operated by Walmart. There is a specific store that I work at that I am being harassed by one particular AP employee. She is telling the front end of the store that I am stealing. Which of course is not... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
In dealing with accusations from an Asset Protection (AP) employee, you should first document all incidents, including dates, times, and witnesses. It may be helpful to formally report the harassment to your direct supervisor or the human resources department, following your company’s procedures... View More
Then the person they are with asks if they could go back out to the vehicle and get something out of the vehicle to exchange, so they leave it at the return counter and let them know the person who needs to exchange it is in the store shopping so they asked you to grab item out of vehicle and you... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Walmart employees, like those of any retail establishment, are often trained to observe for unusual or suspicious behavior as part of loss prevention strategies. Leaving an item at the return counter with an explanation that someone else will finalize the transaction could be seen as unusual and... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
In Tennessee and generally in the United States, employers, including state jobs, are typically prohibited from reducing a new hire's starting salary solely because of a disclosed disability such as ADHD. It is illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals due to a disability under... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
No, the 12 months of employment required for Tennessee parental leave do not apply to anytime employed. The 12 months must be consecutive months of employment with the same employer, beginning with the date of hire. So, in your case, you would not be eligible for parental leave until April 2024.... View More
I wasn't connected to the attack but the victim was my best friend. They had put out a warrant for my arrest and put me on the news as armed and dangerous when their evidence wasn't solid at all. All charges we dropped but only after I bonded myself out and provided video evidence proving... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
The SOL for such civil rights/GTLA actions has been extended a little in TN. You did not state the date the prosecution was dismissed. If you want to pursue this, you will need to get in gear fast, and the SOL may have already run. If indicted, most Courts find probable cause for the arrest.
answered on Oct 10, 2023
Unless you aren’t getting health insurance at all, you probably should address the specific benefits at issue with your health insurance company.
The customer doesn't properly state what they want then don't want the ticket that is printed
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
In Tennessee, an employer generally cannot deduct the cost of mistakenly printed lottery tickets from an employee's wages without explicit written consent from the employee. Wage deductions are often strictly regulated by state laws and generally must meet certain criteria to be lawful.... View More
I had a cold or could've been bad allergies. Not bad enough to go to the Doctor And they are demanding a doctors note.
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
TN is an employment at will State. So employers can demand compliance or they can discharge you.
The company has a no smoking in vehicle policy, but put me on administrative leave for a investigation? Don't know why.
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
TN is an employment termination at will State.
Im seeing this as they hired me for the low wage and getting a higher paid job for the low pay. I am supposed to be a help desk technician tier one, but what ill be doing is tech support tier 2-3.. two entirely different things and entirely different qualifications that I do have but, not getting... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
You could try a breach of contract suit, but most likely you lose. Tennessee is an employment at will State.
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
In Tennessee, as in many states, employers generally have the right to discipline employees for missing work, even if they provide a doctor's note. However, the specifics of your situation, the nature of your employment, and your employer's policies will play a significant role in... View More
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