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I live in California, but work as an independent contractor for a European company. I signed a non-compete. Is it enforceable?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
This is about as tough of a non-compete question as you can get. Yes, CA is anti-noncompetes. However, you have a choice of law provision that...
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My employer isnt giving me my final paycheck.
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Answered on March 16, 2015
I cannot speak to the threats of criminal action. However, that has NOTHING to do with your final wages that owed to you under the CA Labor Laws. ...
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I switched to a per diem position at work so I could take another job offer. That job fell through.
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Answered on March 16, 2015
There is a minimum wage limit you can pull in MA to qualify for benefits. You can find everything you need to know here: ...
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Can my employer change my shift hours after 10 years of working here?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
Yes. An employer can make changes to your working conditions so long as they do not violate a contract or the changes are not due to an animus to...
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I just received a letter from unemployment statind the companyfired me for misconduct how should I answer this in my unemploymen
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Answered on March 16, 2015
You cannot receive unemployment if you engaged in gross misconduct. The question is what did you do. How you answer the appeal/questionnaire is...
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Do I have a lawsuit against my ex employer?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
Employers can terminate of discipline an employee for any reason so long as it is not a discriminatory reason. If you believe the conflicts you...
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Will I be approved for Unemployment compensation for being terminated for violating a company policy?
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Answered on March 16, 2015
It really depends on the policy. The key question is did you engage in gross misconduct. Attendance, tardies, poor performance -- those will not...
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Do I have a legal case against my former employer
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Answered on March 16, 2015
WIthout more, it is unclear whether discrimination is taking place. However, there certainly seems to be an inference of ADA/FMLA...
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I want to terminate an employee who is on medical leave. It is for a work related injury, but he has been away for 6 months.
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Answered on March 16, 2015
You are within your rights and I applaud you for seeking counsel before going ahead with this. However, this is a tricky issue that triggers ADA...
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Can I sue my ex employer for wrongful termination?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
Do not sign the severance agreement if you believe the employer acted illegally or in a discriminatory fashion. That agreement likely states that...