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    Harassment by Managers - I need help

    I don't think this constitutes any form of prohibited harassment; rather several managers who don't know how to behave professionally and appropriately in the workplace. Regardless, your recourse at this point is to contact human resources or the appropriate person in more senior management...
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    fired

    Your husband needs to file a complaint with the federal Department of Labor for the FMLA violation (not your State labor board.) The phone number of the DOL is 201-693-4650. (www.dol.gov.) The EEOC has jurisdiction over the Americans with Disabilities Act, so you husband should contact them...
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    Mistake or theft?

    My issue is, can this be viewed as theft??? You took a computer home, didn't return it for several weeks and when asked if you had it, you said no. Lots of employers would certainly conclude you intended to steal it. Let's hope your employer knows you well enough to know you wouldn't do...
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    Exempt versus nonexempt

    Actually, the position likely qualifies as exempt under the Professional exemption category: Learned professional exemption • The employee must be paid on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week. • The employee's primary duty must be the performance of work...
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    employees recording me

    They are trying to get me to make derogatory comments about other workers, or about managment. It is plain to see that some of these people are gunning for me. What should I do? 1. Don't make any negative statements and don't get drawn into any questionable conversations with these...
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    fired

    They started by asking what did he do on Friday, he said he couldn't remember but eventually it came out that they "employers" watched him load stuff in the RV and felt that if he could do that he could be at work. That is not the employer's call to make, although if he were off work due to a...
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    defiimation of characetre from former employer

    Employers have many, many laws they have to abide by. The boss being a world class jerk is not illegal however.
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    failure of employer to provide profit sharing plan statements

    They should contact the federal Department of Labor immediately: 202-693-4650
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    defiimation of characetre from former employer

    Are you in the UK? I believe this site deals only with U.S. laws.
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    cardsfan57

    You aren't eligible for a settlement just because you had an occupational injury. If you are left with any permanent partial disability due to your injury (e.g. restricted motion of your shoulder) after you reach end of healing, then you will be entitled to a PPD settlement. Only a doctor can...
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    Do I have a case???????

    And you're still working there because??? Your compensation situation is goofer than heck but it's not illegal. If they want to cut your pay by half and refuse to give you a bonus because they don't agree with the way you're going to spend it, they can. If the boss is treating you badly...
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    Work Comp settelment and Divorce

    You need to ask the attorney handling your divorce about this.
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    ADA Disability Retaliation / Gang Mobbing

    This is not the way to find an attorney. You can contact your local Bar Association and ask for referrals to employment law attorneys in your area.
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    Workplace Mobbing / Gang Stalking

    Oh, please. I have also seen same thread being posted for months on every employment law board that gerry can find. Canada has very stringent and pervasive employment laws and safety standards. If he had a legitimate claim, Canadian officials would have done something about it long ago.
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    whistleblower

    This does not fall under any whistleblower protections, although there may be some protection from retaliation in the FLSA itself. I suggest you call the federal department of labor (202-693-4650 to file a complaint over the tips that were handled improperly and discuss the circumstances of your...
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    Can I withhold Pay

    Your husband can file a criminal complaint with the police and he can sue in small claims court for the value of the items. It does not appear however that your husband has any proof that this individual took the paint brushes. A suspicion that this employee may have taken them because they...
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    Can I withhold Pay

    My husband wants to withhold the employees wages until the brushes are returned to the van, can he do this? Absolutely not. An employer may not withhold wages on suspicion of theft or in exchange for return of company property. Even if your husband knew for certain that this employee had...
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    last paycheck deductions

    Since we don't know the particulars of the employer's FSA Plan, it's impossible to say whether the money should have been deducted and deferred into a reimbursement account. Why don't you contact the employer and discuss it with them?
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    Employment after a misdemeanor

    Whether a prospective employer discovers your arrest record depends on whether they do a criminal background check and if so, how detailed it is.
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