Employment Legal Questions and Answers
What Can Happen to a Nurse Who Sleeps on the Job?
What are the legal ramifications of a nurse caught sleeping on the job?
08/01/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Louisiana | #22806What is the Law on Employment Harassment?
Does anyone know the legal rights of an employee? What can be done about a manager who doesn't enforce employment rules in a company rule book? I have told that I should consult a lawyer due to assault, harassment,death threats,and discrimination on the job.
07/06/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Pennsylvania | #22607Are Per Diem Payments Required After a Year By Law?
I live in OK, work in TX. My OK company starts taxing my per diem after one year on a job. Is there a law requiring my company to tax my per diem after one year?
06/09/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Oklahoma | #22350Can a Business Stay Open On a Legal Holiday?
Does a legal holiday mean that a business must close for the day? Are there any special requirements if a business is open on those days.
05/24/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Pennsylvania | #22218What Is the Lasw on Nepotism in Employment in Colorado?
Are there any legal ramifications to practicing nepotism in the workplace in Colorado? If so what are they....? Looking for legal Federal and State information regarding practicing 'nepotism' in the workplace. Is it legally allowed? What are the ramifications? It's for a school project.
04/21/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Colorado | #21870Can My Employer Look at My Cell Phone Contacts?
Is it illegal to look in someone's cell phone? While working, I was caught with my cell phone; which is considered contraband in this state facility. Does my employer have the right to look at my contact list in my phone?
03/24/2010 | Category: Employment | State: California | #21533Can an Employer Be Held Liable for an Employee's Theft?
If an employer is found guilty of employee negligence in hiring a theft, what charges can brought against the employer? Would it be criminal with jail time or fine charges?
03/18/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Maryland | #21444Is an Employer Required to Release an Employment File to an Employee?
I live in Louisiana. As an employer am i required to release a entire employee file to an employee?
02/19/2010 | Category: Employment | State: Louisiana | #21047Is the Sale of the Company a Termination of My Employment for Cause ?
I'm in sales and my company may be sold. My contract states: 'If terminated with cause, no commissions will be paid after the termination date'. Would the sale of the company (and my not being part of the acquired assets) constitute termination with cause in which case I would lose all my commissions?
11/16/2009 | Category: Employment | State: California | #19650Must I return a computer given by former employer?
Employer purchases a personal computer for employee and gives employee computer as gift.employer lays off employee and then six weeks later fires employee and demands computer returned as company property.Employee has been in possession of computer from 1-01-09 to present. We reside in Pennsylvania. Who has original receipt of purchase Employee has possession. Who would likel...
11/12/2009 | Category: Employment | State: Pennsylvania | #19587