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The information must be relevant to your employment. For example, if you work with money at a bank, the employer can ask if you have been guilty of... Read Answer
NJ is an 'at will' employment state so you need a contract to protect you. Do you have an employment contract ? Do you belong to a union ? We will... Read Answer
These are special employment situations which must be negotiated with your employer. For example, Internet technicians are paid a salary to fix the... Read Answer
What you are explaining sounds in the concept of quantum meruit or quasi-contract. How much is involved? iIf less than $15k, you can file an... Read Answer
No crime has been committed if these are your only actions and comments. You need to avoid these situations because you do not know what the 5th... Read Answer
Yes. Employer can require the 'look' which they believe helps their brand. Morgan Stanley wants blue suits and white shirts and no facial hair. It is... Read Answer
You must make a detailed and specific written record of what is happening and your concerns. You must provide this to your employer. You will then be... Read Answer
You are in a diccult position in that NJ is an 'at will' employment state which means that you as the employee have few rights to employment. The... Read Answer
No. Sick time is for use when employee is sick. Ed Dimon
I would send correspondence via Certified Mail and regular mail to explain your position. Give the former employee 10 business days to respond. I... Read Answer
I Would work closely with HR at your company. Have them give you the written rules and policies that apply to you. Then have a discussion about what... Read Answer
The employer has an obligation to deliver your personal belongings to you. The norm is that the items are delivered to your home by a third party... Read Answer
You should create a careful and detailed paper trail of what is and is not happening. This paper trail should be on written record with your... Read Answer
Your legal rights are dependent upon your status as a part time or full time employee and the number of hours you work. We are seeing more part time... Read Answer
NBC will have an excellent law firm advising them. I would work closely with NBC to determine their method of compensation. They will explain the... Read Answer
if you gave notice to your employer that you were terminating your employment, the employer has no statutory responsibility to have you work any... Read Answer
You are protected if you first notify your employer of the problems and give the employer the opportunity to correct the problems. The key is your... Read Answer
Close call but based upon this limited informatio, employee may be considered management and thus not eligible for overtime. Ed Dimon
You must create a detailed and specific written record with your employer with supporting written documentation from co-workers. Obtain statements... Read Answer
I did answer this question. You need to make a written record of positive effort. You need to work with your employer on a positive plan and a... Read Answer
You need to make a written record for the employer noting your objection and setting forth your version of the events. Ed Dimon
These cases are fact sensitive. Why is the course required ? Is this continuing education ? For example, lawyers are required to take 24 hours of... Read Answer
You can sue the person who made statements about you that were not true. This would libel and slander. If you are successful, an element of the... Read Answer
There is no legal requirement that the employer tell the employee that there is a GPS monitoring the location of their truck. Employers have programs... Read Answer
We have two of these cases at present. The employers terminate the employees based upon the GPS. You can fight the case but it is expensive because... Read Answer