Law & Legal

i have forgotten most of the dates in my work history after all these years, is there a web site that i can go to get help finding out when i worked at these places and tell me what my work history is. for my past, is there any free sites. thanks

2007-07-04 10:57:01 · 5 answers · asked by centra 1

I have been informed that my line manager may start random searches at the end of work. Is that legal even with another female present?

2007-07-04 09:05:02 · 22 answers · asked by evowing 1

When I first started my job, on holidays (like july 4th, thanksgiving, christmas) we would get the day off wth 8 hours paid if it was on a work day. Recently my company sent out a notice to all employees saying from now on, they will be using our PTO (paid time off) that we have accumulated to pay those 8 hours during holidays. It sucks and im just wondering if they can do that.

2007-07-04 07:51:08 · 8 answers · asked by Lemorlegin 1

I just saw on the news that a place in chicago will not hire ppl that smoke. And they will have to take a tobacco test and drug test to keep job. I think this is not right cause smoking isnt illegal and i think it is discrimination. I dont think thats right... what do u think? are they not EOE anymore?

2007-07-03 16:26:07 · 17 answers · asked by misty p 2

I'm on a hourly (minimum) wage, not a salary. Am I entitled (by law) to be paid for attending the staff meeting?

2007-07-03 12:20:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 10:46:19 · 14 answers · asked by llsesp 1

I was working at a janitorial job and had disclosed my criminal record first and foremost to him but then three months later was fired in part of my criminal record and now the other employees also know can I sue for defamation of character or slander??

2007-07-03 10:35:00 · 7 answers · asked by christopher k 1

2007-07-03 07:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I received this from a recruitment agency after I applied for a job that I appeared to be extremely well qualified for: "Unfortunately our client is really looking to recruit a recently qualified chemist with a maximum of 2 years industry experience. I will keep your CV on file for future reference."

Is this age discrimination? There doesn't appear to be any doubt that I could do the job.

2007-07-03 04:19:00 · 21 answers · asked by beernutuk 3

ok i need someone to help me because we don't have much money and GOSH I JUST NEED DESPERATE HELP!!!!

2007-07-02 17:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last year I was working for a large company. I was a sales rep and found out that a coworker sold a deal in the territory I was covering. I reported this to my manager who then gave me half the commission on the deal. When the other sales rep found out he had to give me half, he started screaming at me for about 3 minutes straight, making a huge scene. I sat there and did nothing until finally I couldn't take in any longer and went into my managers office where it ended. I didn't know how to react to such ridiculous behavior, and I know if I swung at him I would have lost my job and could have been sued or something, so I did nothing. The coworker got written up by the company, but did not get fired. Well, it's a year later now, and I'm working for a different company, but when I think back on it I feel so violated and furious. Can I sue the company for not firing that man when he clearly should have been?

2007-07-02 14:55:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 14:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by lazima 1

2007-07-02 13:11:44 · 6 answers · asked by justina l 1

I have been working for a restaurant for 3 years and was basically the floor manager. I did the schedule, promo sheets, daily tickets and other things that floor manager does. A new manager was hired a month ago and even though I was told my job was not going to be changed nor did I have to fear losing pay or anything...my job is slowly being taken away from me without any verbal communication. I'm being left notes by the new manager as to whom I am to schedule, and as of today I was left a note that he will now be doing the schedule. I no longer am in charge of the wait staff, which I was, I was left a note as to what stations they would be taking....so basically even though I'm not being told my job is slowly being taken away from me. Is this legal?

2007-07-02 12:38:13 · 7 answers · asked by vashankanya 2

Hello

I have sent my resume out for the last 18 months and the responses back have been kind of weak to say the least. Is there any free resume critique services out there? If not which is the best resume service available especially to MBA's. Any information given will be appreciated

2007-07-02 05:42:48 · 3 answers · asked by Andrew H 1

When you've gotten terminated from a job, what is the timeline of them paying your last payroll check, based on the Arkansas Labor Law?

2007-07-01 19:06:05 · 3 answers · asked by Babyfaceboy 1

I lose 10 minutes of work-time per day. That's an hour per week that I'm forced to work for free. Why can my employer make me punch a time clock and then not pay me for all my time worked?

When I clock in 5 minutes early, that extra time is disregarded. When I clock out 5 minutes late, the extra time ignored.

2007-07-01 18:35:06 · 10 answers · asked by NicO 2

I am 17 years old, and looking for a job. I applied for a job at Peet's Coffee and Tea, and I spoke to the manager. On my application, I wrote that I was not available weekends, but I was available 8 am till closing most other days (except two days which, I was available until 5 pm).
He told me that he is looking for flexibility, and if I'm not available weekends, I will probably not be hired.
If I had applied during the schoolyear, I would only be able to work weekends (like many highchoolers work). He would definitely turn me down in that case.
Plus, I was applying for a part-time job, not full-time.
By saying that open availability determines any sort of employement, employers can just exclude highschoolers (and probably college students) from employment. Is this legal?

2007-07-01 15:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by julka323 3

My friend works for the state of FL and her supervisor is only allowing her to document a certain number of hours on her timesheets even though she is working much longer than what she is told to log. This person collapsed in front of me while working due to many health issues, most of which are brought on by stress. Her supervisor has been dragging her feet on filling the empty positions that are supposed to be filled and it is because of this that my friend has to work the extra hours. She feels threatened that if she logs what she actually works that she will be fired. Could her supervisor be held accountable in any way if she falls seriously ill or god forbid worse while working under these conditions? Specifics would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and god bless.

2007-07-01 14:16:07 · 7 answers · asked by Bumbo 3

I been at this job for 6 mons now and i cant begin to tell you the things that i have went through. i mean, seriously my boss is a complete *****. It seems like whenever she has a bad day she takes it out on us by screaming at us, calling us all sorts of names (from idiots to retards to the whole nine) and i cant take anymore of this bull **** anymore. I mean, no one has to tolerate this, ya know? To be honest i didnt think i would be here this long either, it is just at that point now where I hate coming in to work because I no matter what I get my head bitten off and screamed at. I am a damn good employee, i go out of my way and do my job because i like it not for her, but the smallest **** ticks her off. Anyways, I am seriously ready to walk to hell outta here I am only concerned because I dont have another job lined up. What do ya'll think, is it worth the hassel now to stick around for a couple of month until i find another job or just take a damn risk and walk the hell out TODAY?

2007-07-01 09:07:39 · 20 answers · asked by mama2be 3

Also- When do the health benefits end? Is it midnight of the day they let you go? This is for Illinois.

2007-07-01 08:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by kgertie666 1

Ok so im a christain and like to go to church on sundays but i cant because my manager REFUSES to give me sundays off. I work at circuit city so its retail. and we do get busy but usualy sunday aint that buisy. and there's plenty of other people who can work on sunday. I heard that if its for religous reasons it was a right i had to have them off and he wont give let me for some reason. anyone have any ideas of what i can say or anything?

2007-07-01 07:02:42 · 12 answers · asked by Holy Roller 1

I have been working for my company for 2 months and have a contract. They have brought in 2 full time people now and have just texted to say dont come in tomorrow, it will be as and when. Can they do this?

2007-07-01 05:00:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-01 01:35:35 · 11 answers · asked by jem 1

Let's say I have a full time job and a part time job, is it legal for my part time manager to force me to take a day off my full time job to attend the monthly meeting and threatening me with wornnings. If in my application and my interview I asked to work certain days and now the manager is asking me to take a day off from my full time job to come to work on the days that I requested not to work on. If I have any rights when it comes to these issues, please let me know.

Are there any legal actions I can take against the employer?

2007-06-30 09:47:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand that there is a limit to voluntary O.T. (my brother works 13 days out of 14 with total hours of 104 to 130..and if sick or not showing up, must either use sick, vacation, or official "non-paid time off"). But what is the limit to the number of hours an employer can force employees to work and can they fire a person for not working overtime?

2007-06-30 07:54:47 · 2 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7

Do you think I should kick up a stink and threaten legal action, or just leave in a dignified manner with my pride intact knowing I am not in the wrong and it is the companies loss, not mine? It's so much more satisfying to go down in a blaze of flames though, isn't it??

2007-06-29 21:31:47 · 27 answers · asked by Kirsty X UK 1

I am currently involved in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. I recieved a promotion at my ex-employers and was subsequently dismissed (by someone who told me they were my boss, not the CEO of the corporation (the CEO that hired me) within 4 weeks of the promotion. My dismissal was also excused with the adage: this is was on a trial basis'. I have worked for the company for over a year and filed no 'new position' paperwork indicating I was in a 'new job'. My case also has several other strong points behind it, which I will not get into, but I have been told by lawyers already it is rock solid. What I need to know is that, does the '90 day trial period' law that allows summary dismissal for a new hire, apply to a 'promotion' within the same company? I've never heard of this being practiced before but I want to find out as much as possible before paying a lawyers consultation fee. Any help is appreciated. Thank you,

2007-06-29 06:27:22 · 3 answers · asked by sleepingtao 2

If I obtain my degree in criminal justice can I be aparalegal?

2007-06-29 05:39:17 · 3 answers · asked by A G 2

Based on a 40 hour work week I am making about $13 per hour. But I have already put in over 45 hours this week and they want me to work today too. I am exhausted and feel like I'm being taken advantage of. This company never mentioned to me that I would be working more than 40 hours a week for this cheap salary. Can they do this?

2007-06-29 05:34:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous