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The employer is required to provide the injured person with a "injury report/accident report" one copy for their personnel files, and one for the injured. The employer is also to provide the insured with compensation for lost wages due to the injury as well as payment for any medical bills or phamacy charges if incurred by the injured, or provide a workers' compensation insurance for the injured person. Well then, to follow that, what can an injured employee do if an emoloyer does not do these things and instead, lays that person off?
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Can an employer legally search an employee's purse?
No, unless the employer is the police.
What are the repercussions when an employer discusses an employee's employment status with another employee?
Legally? There are none for the employer. Employee status is not secret or confidential - expect no privacy.
If an employee was injured while under the influence of drugs and the employer was not aware of the drug use does workmen's comp apply?
legally no, since no one knows about it. Morally, yes.
What questions can a previous employer legally answer?
Those that are job related. For example an employer may not comment about an employee's or former employee's sexual orientation.
Can an employer legally change an employee's timecard after a supervisor signs the timesheet?
no
Is an employer legally allowed to ask an employee why he orshe is calling out sick?
An employer is legally allowed to ask an employee why he or she is calling out sick. In addition, they can ask for evidence on the same including a letter from the doctor.
What is a written statement of employment?
A written statement of employment is a legally binding document which puts the main terms of employment in a document and which an employer is required to give to an employee.
If an employer has a dress code requiring uniform should the employer or employee be required to pay the clothing?
Legally, though local laws may vary, the employer can require the employee to report to work in a uniform without providing any assistance to the employee to acquire that uniform. Ethics of this situation are debatable. Ultimately, either you want to work there or you don't.
Can an employer legally forget to pay an employee?
He can get away with forgetting. as long as he pays on demand.
Can an employer legally send an email to all other employees advising of a termination and the cause about the employee?
yes
How is a termination challenged by an employee?
legally By filing an unemployment claim and if the state finds for the employer you can appeal the state's decision.
Can an employer ask if employee is taking medication?
Certainly. Employers are legally entitled to know if you pose a danger to self or others. EMployer violates no law by knowing what meds you take.
