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What is the name of your state: NY I managed a successful dental practice for 27 years, during which time the owner retired to Florida leaving me in charge of all employees, including the practicing dentist. Many times during these years I was told that one day when the owner decided to sell the...

What is the name of your state?NY Can you be gainfully employed and still file Ch. 7? The person in question was out of work for an extended period of time and was unable to keep up with bills, had been evicted, left owing apt complex big bucks, finally has a decent job but feels like she's...

I really appreciate all the information that you so kindly provided. That's why I chose to post my questions here, to gather some knowledge so that I could try to understand the concept of hiring someone and giving them a reasonable expectation of long term employment under conditions that are...

"Plus, there is nothing in the FLSA that prohibits an employer from paying extra compensation to an exempt employee, as long as they still receive their guaranteed "weekly salary". " Am I correct in the assumption that this is at the discretion of the employer, and not considered mandatory or...

I don't know what the criteria is for a wrongful termination lawsuit, but I am advising her to document anything and everything that she can remember and see if she kept any of the emails indicating what her hours would be when she was hired, and any other anecdotal remarks or comments made to...

I'm sure she's considered that, alas since she needs the job, it might not be prudent, but thanks for the suggestion. :D

What is the name of your state?New York State. Can you be terminated for not working 15 hours a day, seven days a week? My daughter took a salaried position that was ostensibly a 40 hour a week job with occasional overtime. Now she is working 10 to 12 hours (lunch at desk) a day including...