Georgia Employment Legal Questions

I know of no reason this is not legal under GA law. GA has some requirements for notaries to actually see the ink flow on the paper, but there are exceptions for property deeds. The notary does not need to even be present or see the signatures happen. But, that is limited to deeds, and is likely limited to GA. If you are not in GA, resubmit your question and identify your state. If there is a problem, it would be on the assignee. Banks are big boys, they can take care of them selves. You would have no personal liability, and it is not illegal.... Read Answer

do as your are told, or quit your job, or be discharged. If these are passwords to company web pages, they have an absolute right to these, and you should be discharged for refusing to obey a reasonable order. If they are your personal web pages, such as your personal e-mail, I would ask why they want this info. They have no right to these, but you could still be discharged.... Read Answer

The name matters not. What matters is the form of business, which is usually one of these: 1) Sole proprietor 2) Partnership 3) Corporation . If #1, proprietor: The same individual is doing business under another name, you may go after that individual for back wages. If #2, partnership: You may go after any partner If #3, corporation: These are different entities, any you have no remedy against the corp. I suggest you speak with an attorney, since the above is an over-simplification. This answer is based on GA law.... Read Answer

In GA, it is not illegal for him to change the time sheet. They are company documents, not public records. It may be a violation of a company rule, but not GA law. But it is illegal to not pay you for time worked. I suggest you contact: Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor http://www.wagehour.dol.gov/ They have investigators that handle such questions. Your question does not identify your state. This response is based on Georgia law. If you are in a state other than GA, resubmit your question, and identify your state. The laws are different in other states, but the Wage and Hour laws apply in every state.... Read Answer

I cannot formulate an answer without further information. Generally you cannot be compelled to work without pay, but on the other hand if you are commissioned and not an hourly employee you can have a quota and your pay can be dependent upon your reaching it. You may wish to speak with an attorney regarding your particular circumstances, rights, and obligations.... Read Answer

I would like to have an opportunity to review the company policies, your length of employment, and all of the relevant circumstances before I would give you a firm opinion. Generally you are paid for and qualified for positions that you can actually do and be productive at. If you cannot be as productive as you used to be, absent some form of contractual or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary, your employer can either demote you or terminate your employment altogether. Simply put, you are paid for what you do.... Read Answer

his is not an employment law question I do not know the answer. I do not know what this is: SIS sentence Which leads me to ask: Are you in GA? I only answer GA questions. If you are in GA: You may receive a copy of your criminal history report. Below is from the GBI web page, http://gbi.georgia.gov/ Click "services" Obtaining Criminal History Record Information Georgia criminal history records can be obtained from local Sheriff's or Police Departments. Please contact a local Georgia agency about specific requirements for obtaining a copy of your Georgia criminal history record. If you are not in GA, you may contact your law enforcement agency and ask how you obtain a copy of your criminal record. They are not secret records you may see your own record in most states.... Read Answer

You may sue your employer for removing me from schedule, but you will not win. removing from schedule is a discharge. There are no wrongful discharges in GA. For more info, google this: Georgia, employment at will. But, you may report the fact that you were forced to work off the clock, were not paid for hours worked, and were not paid overtime. That is all illegal. You may contact Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor http://www.wagehour.dol.gov/ They have investigators that handle such questions. Your question does not identify your state. This response is based on Georgia law. If you are in a state other than GA, resubmit your question, and identify your state. The laws are different in other states, but the Wage and Hour laws apply in every state.... Read Answer

I do not believe that this rises to an actionable harassment based on the facts as given. Generally at will employment is a voluntary relationship that continues as long as both parties wish it to, or to put another way if you are able to quit your job, your employer is able to quit you. It would be improper for your employer to dismiss you as a result of your taking the disability claim. On the other hand you must realize that the reason why you are employed just because of the productivity which you are anticipated to contribute and cannot if you are absent. I would want to see your company's disability policy and any form of employee manual before I would be able to give you a firm opinion as to what your options might be. See an attorney.... Read Answer

Perhaps, but I would have to have more facts to form a firm opinion. Generally anyone can bring a suit, the question is whether or not you can win it and recover your costs and provable damages. Slander cases are difficult because proving the damages is not easy unless it is a slander per se. You should take all of the facts and circumstances to an attorney for a recent opinion.... Read Answer

If you are in GA: You may not sue for this. For more info, Google this: Georgia, employment at will. If you are not in GA, resubmit your question, and identify your state. The answer varies from state to state. If you had a contract, no lawyer can advise you without reading the contract.... Read Answer

You have no case in GA. If another state, resubmit your question and identify your state. Law varies from state to state. In GA, employer may withdraw a job offer at any time. The fact that you detrimentally relied on the job offer when you quit the old job does not change the answer. You should be eligible for unemployment in GA, but you will need a lawyer to win.... Read Answer