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37 legal questions have been posted about employment contracts by real users in Tennessee. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include labor and employment, whistleblower litigation, and wage and hour law. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
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I was in a wreck and couldn't come to work. Are they allowed to ask for a police report to prove i was in an accident?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes they are allowed to ask.
Yes they are allowed to ask.

Overpayment from Employer

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you will have to pay it back.
Yes you will have to pay it back.

My employer from 2 months ago is requesting money back from me. Is this legal?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If they overpaid you according to company policy, then you will have to pay them back. However, don't do it voluntarily and wait to see how hard they are going to push.
If they overpaid you according to company policy, then you will have to pay them back. However, don't do it voluntarily and wait to see how hard they... Read More

Can I get fired for a juvenile record

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can get fired for handing a juvenile record.
You can get fired for handing a juvenile record.

Laws regarding back pay

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Not sure what "board" you are talking about. I would suggest you contact the "board" to find out how long it takes for it's ruling to become effective and let it know about the delay in receiving back pay.
Not sure what "board" you are talking about. I would suggest you contact the "board" to find out how long it takes for it's ruling to become... Read More

Employment Law

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you contact the entity that sent you the letter with the above language and ask them what it means.
I would suggest that you contact the entity that sent you the letter with the above language and ask them what it means.

Can an employer force an employee to use their company vehicle for what they deem is "personal use"?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Sorry, but I do not know the answer to your question. You might want to contact Frank Steiner who is an employment law attorney in Nashville and ask him your question.
Sorry, but I do not know the answer to your question. You might want to contact Frank Steiner who is an employment law attorney in Nashville and ask... Read More

Is there a way to keep my job after being sent home because I couldn't remove a piercing ?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
they can fire you if your fail to remove the piercings. Tennessee follows the employment at will doctrine. Look it up on google.
they can fire you if your fail to remove the piercings. Tennessee follows the employment at will doctrine. Look it up on google.

What do I need to do to get paid?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer
In Tennessee, when your employment ends, the employer must pay your wages for hours worked on the next payday for that pay period.  If the employer does not, you should contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
In Tennessee, when your employment ends, the employer must pay your wages for hours worked on the next payday for that pay period.  If the... Read More

I have a question if you work in a childcare setting you are aware of video camera but is it against the law to have video recording and not be aware

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer
There is no employment law that would prohibit video recording and no employment law that says you have a right to refuse to work if someone is listening to your conversation.  There is a federal criminal law dealing with wiretapping that prohibits someone from recording audio without being a part of the conversation or consent.  However, a notice that you are or may be recorded likely is sufficient notice for consent (think customer service calls) under that law.... Read More
There is no employment law that would prohibit video recording and no employment law that says you have a right to refuse to work if someone is... Read More

I am the HR dept of a small firm. I am proposing that payday be moved from the end of the payroll cycle to the following business day.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
This sounds like a question that should be addressedt to management/ownerhship. Besides, I give answer general questions of law and not questions of this type which are facts specific.
This sounds like a question that should be addressedt to management/ownerhship. Besides, I give answer general questions of law and not questions of... Read More

How do I protect myself from termination for not signing something that specifically says "no signature required"?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The Dispute Resolution Program is a part of your employment whether you like it or not and whether you sign it or not. Not sure why they want you to sign but if you don't then you can be fired.
The Dispute Resolution Program is a part of your employment whether you like it or not and whether you sign it or not. Not sure why they want... Read More

Denied husband's retirement after death because he failed to turn me in as his beneficary but i recieved his death payment from ins.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If there is money owed from his retirement after death, then usually the spouse is entitled to it. Consult with an attorney in your area.
If there is money owed from his retirement after death, then usually the spouse is entitled to it. Consult with an attorney in your area.

Can a trucking company delay settlement and cause you to be stranded for 6 days?

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You don't have the money to afford a lawyer or to file a lawsuit. You have no choice but to sit where you are and wait until you get your money. 
You don't have the money to afford a lawyer or to file a lawsuit. You have no choice but to sit where you are and wait until you get your money. 

how to find a good woman attorney

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   1 Answer
The same way you find any good attorney.  Seek out referrals from friends/family or attorneys you or your friends/family know.  Research them online and check out attorney listing sites such as Lawyers.com.  Then, focus on the female attorneys.
The same way you find any good attorney.  Seek out referrals from friends/family or attorneys you or your friends/family know.  Research... Read More

How many hours should an employee have of being uninterrupted between shifts?

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
contact the Tennessee Department of Labor.
contact the Tennessee Department of Labor.

That I didn't give back. So 65$ short she said. The videos show that I didn't pocket it, but I was let go. Was this legal? Even though it was a honest

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Unfortunately, what they did was legal. Tennessee has the "employment-at-will" law when it comes to employment. Look it up on google to understand what this means.
Unfortunately, what they did was legal. Tennessee has the "employment-at-will" law when it comes to employment. Look it up on google to understand... Read More

Haven't been paid for hours worked

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You don't have to wait. They should pay you now.
You don't have to wait. They should pay you now.

Rolling a 403b profit sharing account into another account

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
That is an area of law that I do not practice and therefore can not answer that question. However, I would suggest that you speak with the company that you want to rollover the money into and see what they say. 
That is an area of law that I do not practice and therefore can not answer that question. However, I would suggest that you speak with the company... Read More

What route do I take if a previous employer has a contract with an employee that is solely commission based pay but will not pay the employee?

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact the Department of Labor and explain the story to it.
Contact the Department of Labor and explain the story to it.

What are my rights as Salary (Exempt) in TN regarding hours and PTO being takend

Answered 9 years and 10 months ago by attorney Kirk J. Angel   |   2 Answers
I am not sure that you are exempt.  Moreover, in most cases, if the employer deducts pay from your salary for missed work of less than a day, you will become non-exempt.  Talk to an experienced employment attorney.
I am not sure that you are exempt.  Moreover, in most cases, if the employer deducts pay from your salary for missed work of less than a day,... Read More

If you are bew at a very small school and forget to clock in at first can the employer not pay u

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I know this may sound simply but don't forget to clock in if you want to get paid.
I know this may sound simply but don't forget to clock in if you want to get paid.

Can a company based in the U.S.A hire an illegal living in mexico to work for them from home?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If a mexican is living in Mexico, then they are not illegal. The answer is yes, the company can hire them.
If a mexican is living in Mexico, then they are not illegal. The answer is yes, the company can hire them.

What is the max time a job can make you work over a week if full time is considered 32 hours

Answered 10 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
  The Fair Labor Standards Act (federal) requires employers to compensate employees who work more than 40 hours in a week at the premium rate of one and one-half times their base rate of pay.  There are also work regulations (state) that require that you be given breaks. I would suggest that you contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and discuss your concerns with them.  ... Read More
  The Fair Labor Standards Act (federal) requires employers to compensate employees who work more than 40 hours in a week at the premium... Read More

My employer has cats. I'm severly allergic. Can they end my contract of I complain?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It is unfortunate that the plant manager feels that his love of cats is more important than the health of his workers. What he (and apparently the ownership of the plant) do not understand is that this might expose it to workers compensation liability for workers who have a serious allegeric reaction. The only thing that I can recommend is that you might want to anonymously contact the plant ownership and/or OSHA and let them know of this hazardous condition. While I understand that you have to work to live, please keep in mind that you only have one life and one health and once this is ruined, you can not get another one but you might be able to find another job.... Read More
It is unfortunate that the plant manager feels that his love of cats is more important than the health of his workers. What he (and apparently the... Read More
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