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http://cbs5.com/local/oakland.police.uniform.2.1369808.html

Just saw this on the news. Apparently the officers sued the city for back wages for time spent in donning and doffing their work uniforms which included safety gear. Whats upsetting to me is to see how those in the public dislike the courts decision.

I was still collecting unemployment when I started to work for my new employer. the hours were different from what I was used to. Had a corporate job. When I was offered a position at with this employer, it was less than 70% of my prior employer. The position I had applied for was management but when offered I was a sales rep. I was told I was going to be working on the campaign I had applied for …

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My company has hired several people to fill vague positions that were never posted and don't have a job description. These people may be earning near the same or more than me. I have been there 26 years. I am a successful sales manager and have, needless to say, vast experience with this company. I have been asking for additional responsibilities (training new sales staff, working with other …

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Does this only relate to actual per hour wages or is this inclusive of other 'benefits' as well such as Performance Reviews and Pay Raises if they are included in the handbook or other forms of notice (§ 95-25.13.) with the other company "policies"?

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Forgive me if posting related topic in existing (old) thread is not permitted...really don't need another LLT type butt chewing

Does NC have any such Tort rule or something similar?

EE was on WC since 7/07 working varied hours w/modified duty. Had surgery 2/08 and was on "filing duty" (at the job's direction) for 3 hours a day 5 days a week for the past 14 months. …

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Good Afternoon;

After my boyfriend was stabbed about 2 years ago, he's had real bad seizures - they have been lasting over 3 to 5 minutes. Even though he has seizures, because he can work, he can not go on SSI - even though his seizures are now considered deadly because they are over 4 minutes.

What causes his seizures are lack of sleep, stress, and caffeine. However, because his job makes …

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In a nutshell !!!!!!!!

1. I have been with same organization for 9 years excellent reviews.

2. Complained to HR 9 months ago about OT that was due me

3. March 09 .. I was called in and given a written warning about hanging up
on my boss and using the internet in a common work area. I catagorically denied
this and wrote a letter to HR (SAVED) to block me from this access …

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Hello again,
I have other issues with the firm that terminated me while I was on disability and I'm wondering if I have any recourse. Please read below.

I was hired in 2/08. In 5/08, my company waived the requirement for an employee to be employed for 6 mos. before they could get promoted. They did this because my manager announced he was leaving & his manager wanted me to get the job. I …

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I have posted this on another site. I have recently learned that most but not all of the employees hired after me in the same job are making wages signifigantly higher than I am. Most of them are people that I have had to assist in training. I made less than 26K last year and have been with my employer for three years now my some of my peers ,who have been there a year less that I have, made over …

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