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What is the appropriate cause of action for a lawsuit if I was physically harassed by a waiter working on a cruise ship?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 05, 2011

You may have a claim but, whether or not it would be worth pursuing would depend upon what happened. You would need to provide more facts and it...

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Could I sue my ex- employer for discrimination? And if so, who would I contact?

Steven's answer | Answered on April 05, 2011

You may have a retaliation claim and/or a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. You should contact an attorney to review your rights. There...

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If you never took a lunch break or a 10min break, is the company responsible to pay that time you worked?

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

I think you have potential claims for the wage and hour violations and the termination based upon being asked to engage in illegal conduct. You...

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Statute of limitations

Steven's answer | Answered on March 29, 2011

It depends on when in 2009 this happened. There is a TWO YEAR statute of limitations on filing this type of claim. He needs to retain an attorney...

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On an Temporary assignment for three years without being hired or given vacation of sick time.

Steven's answer | Answered on March 24, 2011

Unfortunately, they are allowed ot keep you through the temp. agency indefinitely, without benefits, including vacation and sick time. However, if...

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I have a work related injry and have missed days from work do to pain , can i be fired

Steven's answer | Answered on March 24, 2011

I think you have several potential claims including a workers compensation claim and potential disability discrimiation and Labor Code 132a claims....

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I have suffered emotional distress, nightmares, fear and anxiety. I would like to know if I can sue for pain and suffering in a

Steven's answer | Answered on March 24, 2011

You may have a claim, although, you would need to get the records reviewed by another dentist and have him or her attest that the care you received...

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I was hired for a position through a temporary job agency 4 weeks into my job which I was working 10 hour days and 8 hours on

Steven's answer | Answered on March 22, 2011

You have a right to inspect any and all of your personnel records under the California Labor Code. It sounds like you may have done so and...

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My employer want just to find something to fire me

Steven's answer | Answered on March 22, 2011

If you feel like they are trying to find an excuse to terminate you when the real reason for the termination is an injury or that you filed a...

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How do I let a Judge know that the attorney who settled my sons case without my permission I had the right for the judge to hear

Steven's answer | Answered on March 22, 2011

What probably happened is a Petition to Approve Minor's Compromise hearing was held. Unfortunately, only one parent or guardian usually attends...

Steven Mark Sweat's Answers (3038)

What is the appropriate cause of action for a lawsuit if I was physically harassed by a waiter working on a cruise ship?

Could I sue my ex- employer for discrimination? And if so, who would I contact?

If you never took a lunch break or a 10min break, is the company responsible to pay that time you worked?

Statute of limitations

On an Temporary assignment for three years without being hired or given vacation of sick time.

I have a work related injry and have missed days from work do to pain , can i be fired

I have suffered emotional distress, nightmares, fear and anxiety. I would like to know if I can sue for pain and suffering in a

I was hired for a position through a temporary job agency 4 weeks into my job which I was working 10 hour days and 8 hours on

My employer want just to find something to fire me

How do I let a Judge know that the attorney who settled my sons case without my permission I had the right for the judge to hear