What do I do if I cannot afford data recovery services for information on physically damaged hard drive?
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Answered on May 09, 2025
If you use a payroll company, they should have a back-up. Make sure your IT people did not have off site (or cloud) storage, which should contain...
Employment law?
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Answered on May 08, 2025
Your daughter should be entitled to sick pay and payment for all work performed, including taking out the trash. Further, the late payments are a...
Can whistleblower/retaliation laws apply even if the bias wasn’t based on a protected class?
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Answered on May 05, 2025
Whistleblower laws protect employees who report or oppose suspected violations of law in good faith. Simply being a bad manager is not illegal. It...
Can a California employer deny an employee use of their accrued vacation time if that employee relocates out of state?
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Answered on April 24, 2025
No. In California, accrued PTO is an earned vested benefit that cannot be taken away. When you move to another state, the new state's law can only...
California Employer Delaying Paychecks for 3 Months – What Are Our Legal Options as Employees?
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Answered on April 22, 2025
It is a bad sign when paychecks are repeatedly late. You should seriously consider looking for another job.
Under Labor Code 210, you can...
Can I file a business restraining order between my former assistant and my talent roster which he attempted to poach?
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Answered on April 20, 2025
You might be able to get an injunction if your former employee is misappropriating trade secrets, i.e. the contact information for your clients and...
Sick leave and paycheck?
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Answered on April 19, 2025
I suggest you put your concerns in writing to your employer and quote the Division of Labor Standard Enforcement Website -
Paid Sick Leave (PSL)...
Can my employer force me to work on a weekday I said I couldn't?
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Answered on April 05, 2025
Generally, yes. The primary exceptions are if your religious beliefs are you not to work or you have some other type of protected leave, such as a...
What to do when my former employer won’t issue my W2?
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Answered on April 02, 2025
According the IRS,
If you don't get a W-2 by end of January
Contact your employer to confirm when the form is coming.
If you don't get a W-2...
Can my employer use vacation hours to pay for missed shifts that were picked up?
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Answered on March 29, 2025
No. An employer can discipline you for a missed a shift, but an employer cannot fine you or take away your accrued vacation. Permitted discipline...
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