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What is considered timeliness of pay?

Depending on the state and your employer's policy based on that particular state's wage …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

How long do I have to wait for my final pay?

Pursuant to MT law, employees who quit must receive their final paycheck on the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can my ex-employer sue me because I went to work for a competing company along with several others?

There are generally only two grounds for a lawsuit or legal action by a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can you legally be terminated for not coming to work on your days off if requested?

The general rule is that an employer can set the terms and conditions of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

Can my former employer threaten to drop my spouse’s contract if I refuse to come back to train my replacement?

Yes, it can.  Unless such action violates a breach of your spouse's employment contract …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago