Can a manager be personally liable for unpaid wages?
My company is failing. We have recently been contacted by the labor board and are being audited. I am wondering if we are found to [...]
About Ann Kiernan
Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.Can you discipline an employee by taking away a vacation or personal day?
Posted 01-12-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: Unless there is a union agreement or employee handbook provision to the contrary, I know of no reason that you [...]
When can an exempt employee be docked for sick time?
A CA exempt salaried employee engaged in sales was hospitalized and underwent surgery. Was off work 5 days, checked work email and voice mail messages, [...]
A terminated employee is requesting copies of all timesheets and paystubs. Do we have to provide copies?
Posted 01-12-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: Most states have legislation spelling out the terms under which employees are allowed to inspect their personnel files. In your [...]
How much medical information is my employer entitled to?
I returned to work a month ago. I brought a return to work slip from the doctor, then had to bring a more detailed slip. [...]
What’s the difference between termination and firing?
I am unclear if I was laid off or fired. I was told I was let go because upper management chose to part ways. I [...]
What can we ask when employee calls in sick?
Can employers ask an employee what is wrong with them when you call in sick? I know they can ask for a doctor's statement to [...]
Do we have to pay contractors overtime?
If a contractor has an hourly rate, and they are clearly and properly categorized as a contractor, how are the hours in excess of 40 [...]
Can we distribute employee home addresses and phone numbers to all staff?
The executive director of our agency of 50 employees wants to distribute employee home addresses and telephone numbers to all staff. As a manager, I [...]
Are birthdays private information?
We publish an employee 'birthday list' which includes name and date of birth. A new hire objected to us putting his information on the list [...]