yes, the schedule is a tool and it's not set in stone. you can either be called in early or asked to go home early, it works both ways
Unless the employee is protected by an Union Contract, yes, the employer can change employee compensation at will.
Yes, an employer can contribute to a 401(k) plan without requiring an employee contribution.
no
Yes, the employer can dismiss the employee without notice at certain cercumstaces. This can be for theft.
No. Upon termination the employee is entitled to all wages accrued up to the point of termination. The employer has until the next scheduled pay day to pay those accrued wages.
yes
Yes at least a week No law regulates employee scheduling. Employees work as scheduled, with or without notice.
No. Without the employee's consent, regardless of firewall, Intranet or Internet, this is an invasion of privacy.
No. By law no employer can force you to work at all, especially without payment.
If you mean can an employer compel an hourly employee to work without pay, then no, never. Hourly employees must be paid for all hours worked.
The communication between an employee and an employer regarding another coworker is very limited. Under the privacy acts, employers are not allowed to divulge personal information to any other employee regarding the coworker, without their consent.
Yes, an employer can find out the times an employee was at jury duty, typically through documentation provided by the employee. Courts usually issue a jury duty summons or a certificate of attendance that the employee can present to their employer as proof of their absence. However, privacy laws may restrict the employer from accessing detailed court records without consent. Generally, communication between the employee and employer regarding jury duty is encouraged to ensure transparency.