1–5: Hiring and Contracts
Dispute: Job offer withdrawn after verbal acceptance.
Resolution: Unless a written contract exists, the employer may withdraw the offer. Legal action is possible if the withdrawal caused significant damages based on reliance.
Dispute: Misrepresentation of job role or responsibilities.
Resolution: Employees can negotiate adjustments or resign without penalty if the role significantly differs from what was promised.
Dispute: Employer fails to provide a signed employment contract.
Resolution: Employees can demand a copy. Labor authorities can step in if non-compliance continues.
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Dispute: Unilateral alteration of employment conditions.
Resolution: Employees can contest alterations if they breach the contract or negotiate for mutually agreed alterations.
Dispute: Hiring process discrimination.
Resolution: Employees can file a complaint with a labor board or an Equal Employment Opportunity agency for investigation.
6–10: Wages and Compensation
Dispute: Non-payment of wages or delayed salary payments.
Resolution: File a wage claim with labor authorities or take legal action to recover.
Dispute: Denial of overtime pay.
Resolution: Report to labor regulators or seek legal advice if overtime laws are violated.
Dispute: Wrong or missing bonuses.
Resolution: Review the employment contract or company policy and mediate if necessary.
Dispute: Illegal salary deductions.
Resolution: Challenge deductions through HR or labor authorities if they lack legal justification.
Dispute: Severance pay calculation.
Resolution: Check the calculations against labor laws and contracts, and ask for clarification or legal action if necessary.
11–15 Workplace Conduct and Environment
Dispute: Harassment by a supervisor or coworker.
Resolution: File an internal complaint, escalate to HR, or report to legal authorities if unresolved.
Dispute: Retaliation after reporting misconduct.
Resolution: Document incidents and file a retaliation claim with labor boards or courts.
Dispute: Unsafe working conditions.
Resolution: Report the hazards to your employer or any regulatory bodies like OSHA for taking corrective action.
Dispute: Discrimination for race, sex, or another protected status.
Resolution: To file a complaint with HR; if it can’t be solved, seek recourse from an EEO agency, or legal reparation.
Dispute: Withholding of Rest Breaks or meal periods
Resolution: Bring up the issue with HR and labor authorities or file a charge if it violated state or federal labor laws
16–20: Leave and Benefits
Dispute: Denial of legally required leaves (e.g., FMLA, maternity leaves).
Resolution: File a complaint before the labor board or seek attorney’s advice.
Dispute: Non-receipt of remuneration due during sick leaves.
Resolution: Check out entitlement under relevant local laws and company policy to negotiate with the HR.
Dispute: Being denied approved vacational leaves
Resolution: Be able to persuade the employer after citing contractual stipulations or related labor laws
Dispute: Mismanagement of health insurance benefits.
Resolution: Report the problem to HR or forward it to the insurance provider and labor regulators.
Dispute: Employer will not pay out unused paid time off at the end of employment.
Resolution: Determine entitlements and file a claim if state or local law requires payment for accrued leave.
21–25: Termination and Post-Employment
Dispute: Wrongful termination
Resolution: File a complaint with labor boards or take legal action if termination is against contracts or labor laws.
Dispute: Retaliatory discharge after blowing the whistle.
Resolution: Seek protection through whistleblower laws by reporting to relevant regulatory bodies.
Dispute: Non-compete clauses are being enforced.
Resolution: Challenge overly broad or unreasonable clauses in court.
Dispute: Employer refuses to provide an experience letter or reference.
Resolution: In some jurisdictions, labor laws may require the employer to give references. Approach a lawyer for advice if need be.
Dispute: Employer misuses personal data after the termination.
Resolution: File a complaint under privacy laws and ask for deletion or proper handling of data.