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Is it discrimination against employees without kids if the employer gives only employees with kids 2 weeks off paid?
Asked in Atlanta,  GA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Due to schools being closed because of the Coronavirus my employer gave employees with kids 2 weeks off paid. They required those without children to work 6 days for 2weeks instead of our normal 5 day week to help pick up some of slack of those that were off. I think this is unfair and wanted to kno...

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Company’s website states that they will pay me for time off because of Coronavirus, must they actually follow through?
Asked in Saint Augustine,  FL Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I work for Carlisle IT of Saint Augustine and right now on the company Carlisle website it says that they will pay me for normal working hours that I have to take off to care for my children due to school closures because of Coronavirus. Now they are back tracking and interrogating me to make sure I...

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Is there any COVID-19 legislature that will allow FSA funds to be used after termination?
Asked in Anaheim,  CA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Normally if you quit your job, or you’re fired, your employer gets to keep anything you’ve contributed to your FSA. Flexible spending account. Are you aware of any effort on the part of the government to protect these funds, if one is laid off because of COVID-19 closures?

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What are employee rights in NJ with the outbreak of COVID-19?
Asked in Blairstown,  NJ Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I work at a veterinary hospital, my employer (Boss) has disregarded several safety factors and made unnecessary risks for the employees; several of whom have medical conditions and past respiratory problems. He refuses to allow them to go home with pay and says we can leave without pay or unemployme...

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Can I receive unemployment if I am not currently working due to my job being closed, but receiving a 50 percent weekly pay?
Asked in Saint Louis,  MO Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My job has recently closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. I live and work in St. Louis county, MO. My restaurant is closed until at least April and I have filed for unemployment. After filing, I discovered that I will be being paid an emergency pay every week equal to fifty percent of my average h...

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Can my employer make me work?
Asked in Athens,  TX Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I work in a closed environment, in close proximity to others, where social distancing is not possible. A positive case of covid19 was reported in our community today. I do not feel safe at my place of work.

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is It illegal for a 17 year old female to date a 24 year old male in the state of Georgia?
Asked on Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I would believe it is not illegal to do so, due to the fact that the female over the age of legal consent in GA (16). The 17 year old turns 18 in 8 months( December 7th), and I would believe it to be okay since 17 is the age when Georgia technically can consider you an adult, because you can make de...

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If i have a current 3 year employee agreement at X salary. Can I be forced to sign a new employee agreement to take a temporary reduction in pay?
Asked in NJ Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

In the hospitality industry which is getting hit hard by coronavirus. I am a high level employee that is very instrumental to the hotels. Was told that to get a 20% reduction in pay that I will have to sign a new 3 year employee agreement, i just signed a new one in January for 3 years that has a no...

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Employment /unfair firing?
Asked in East Norriton,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

In Pennsylvania now with this coronavirus my husband who is a maintenance worker for office buldings was contacted not to come in for 2 weeks to stay safe, the next day he was called in to do his hours for payroll that afternoon he was contacted to come in the next day to pressure wash gazebos outsi...

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Sick and vacation time use?
Asked in Detroit,  MI Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Can my employer force its employees to use their sick time and their vacation time, to get paid, while the business is closed, due to coronavirus concerns. This is an non union job, in an at will employment state (Michigan) Some full time employees have available sick/vacation time. Part time employ...

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Mandated 8 weeks unpaid
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My employer gave me the option to stay employed but mandated 8 weeks unpaid. Can I file unemployment for those 8 weeks?

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Does FMLA apply under the current circumstances in New York to care for a child in need?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have a child with special need who is now at home from school. Does FMLA apply under the current circumstances in New York ? He needs supervision for his homework, medications, diet and a consistent structure to sustain his academic and personal progress made in the last few years. Does the recent...

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FMLA, Crisis and Work Return? Employment Lawyer needed?
Asked in Gainesville,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Hello, I have been on approved FMLA leave for about 9 weeks now. I was planning to go back the 23rd and have been in contact with my employer over the entirety of this 9 weeks. I was just informed yesterday I will NOT be going back to the hours I left from. (40 hours) Can they do this? How does this...

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As an employer can we use lower demand from our clients as a result of COVID as rights to terminate employment with "cause"?
Asked in Boston,  MA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

As a very small business (fewer that 20 staff), we don't have the money to trigger the "without cause" provisions of our offer letters.

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If my wife is a salaried employee in Delaware is she required by law to be paid during this pandemic?
Asked in Dover,  DE Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My wife was just informed today that she should file for unemployment because they are closing because of coronavirus concerns.

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We are required to work from home due to the coronavirus is it legal for my employer to Require me to be in front of a camera ?
Asked in Hollywood,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Is it legal for my employer to require me to be on camera in my own home if I’m having to work at home due to a pandemic

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Terminated?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Hi, I am a 23yrd old single parent of a 2yr old, I was terminated from work because I couldn't find a baby sitter because daycares are closed due to the Coronavirus, I explained this to my manager and the boss fired me. I have no help or support from anyone and as I mentioned all Daycares are closed...

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Can a employer charge another company for per Diem and not pay the employees per diem?
Asked in Grafton,  WV Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My employer charges for per diem. But now they are suspending what they were paying us. And telling us they arnt paying for travel time.

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My assistant refused to come to work during coronavirus outbreak ?
Asked in Las Vegas,  NV Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Our office is not open for walk-in and anymore. My assistant still refuses to come to work. She told me she is afraid of the coronavirus and she said she can work at home instead. Our work requires her to help in person sometime but she is “too afraid “ as an employee, what should I do? Do I still n...

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I am being stalked and harassed via the web. Lewd, lacivious, awful calls and texts. All “anonymous” from an app.
Asked in Philadelphia,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

These calls and texts also being sent to my loved ones, saying horrible and awful things about me. Also trying to extort money and property from my family, specifically my mother. I know who it is but cannot prove it without the subpoena from the app Text Free. This person is also sharing personal, ...

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