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Mutual arbitration agreement between employee and employer... if issues arise can employee file a complaint in state court

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

You should discuss this issue with an employment attorney and have the attorney analyze the agreement. Arbitration agreements are tricky, and the...

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As a restaurant owner, are we required to pay prospective applicants for time spent during a demonstration of their skill?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Generally, if you are going to sell (or otherwise benefit from) the sushi they make during their trial run, then yes, you must pay them for their...

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Am i protected by fmla?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

First, I am sorry to hear that your boss was so callous and rude when you asked to leave only an hour early in order to care for your sick,...

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Do I need a labor attorney?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

Yes, you should hire an employment attorney to analyze whether the worker is properly classified as a 1099 contractor or as a W2 employee. An...

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Do I need to take out deductions if an employee only worked two days?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

I agree with Mr. Keystone. You must make all required withholdings, regardless of the length of the employee's tenure with your company. Also,...

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I was terminated from my job while on disability because I could not be there full time. What recourse do I have?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

I agree with Mr. Itkin. If you can show that you were terminated because of your disability and/or that your employer refused to provide...

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In California: is a salaried employee suppose to be paid at minimum two times minimum wage excluding bonus or commissions?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

Yes, generally an exempt employee must be paid a guaranteed monthly "salary" of at least twice the minimum wage for full time employment. As of...

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Okay can I get a lawyer for company not sending me copies of my personal files, I sent a form requesting my personal files,

Tuvia's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1198.5, your employer has 30 days to provide you with your personnel file after your request.

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Termination/final paycheck

Tuvia's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

When you are terminated, your employer must give you your final paycheck "immediately." (Labor Code section 201.) This includes ALL wages earned up...

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What legal area or attorney can help with this. I rent a room at a Motel and I'm Employed there M-Sun -8+hrs -no OT

Tuvia's answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

The kind of lawyer you need is an employment lawyer who represents employees. Your employer is breaking the law and taking unfair advantage of...

Tuvia Korobkin's Answers (532)

Mutual arbitration agreement between employee and employer... if issues arise can employee file a complaint in state court

As a restaurant owner, are we required to pay prospective applicants for time spent during a demonstration of their skill?

Am i protected by fmla?

Do I need a labor attorney?

Do I need to take out deductions if an employee only worked two days?

I was terminated from my job while on disability because I could not be there full time. What recourse do I have?

In California: is a salaried employee suppose to be paid at minimum two times minimum wage excluding bonus or commissions?

Okay can I get a lawyer for company not sending me copies of my personal files, I sent a form requesting my personal files,

Termination/final paycheck

What legal area or attorney can help with this. I rent a room at a Motel and I'm Employed there M-Sun -8+hrs -no OT