Does my employer have to accommodate me/my request, legally, if I submitted a doctors note....see below

California law (the Fair Employment & Housing Act, or "FEHA") requires that your employer provide a "reasonable accommodation" for any physical or...

What are my rights as a witness at an ALJ hearing if I am still currently employed by the accused as a hostile work environment?

Your truthful testimony is protected by law. You can't be retaliated against, or you could have a whistleblower statute. On the other hand, if...

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I was fired by large HMO after 23 yrs and my boss opened my final payment invading my privacy. RIght?

Probably not. Your boss likely has access to your personnel file, which has all of that information anyway. Even if your privacy rights were...

Do I need to pay my employee for time off because she does not want to work with a certain doctor?

I think there is a very clear answer here. The doctor sexually harassed her. The solution -- which was a good one -- was not to schedule her with...

My Boss is horrible, cusses at us, talks badly and provocatively about women in front of women staff. what can we do?

I strongly respect Mr. Pedersen and I have a high regard for him personally and for his legal opinions. That said, he couldn't be more wrong...

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I work for a federal contractor. I was physically & sexually assaulted while at work. Do I have a case?

I agree with the attorneys who have already answered, but I think it's important to know more about what you mean by "sexually assaulted." The...

I was terminated after 2 months on the job as a controller, after trying to provide a true financial reporting picture.

As a public employee, you may have substantial legal rights. But if you decide you want to act, you will have to do so quickly. California...

Being bullied by my office manager and the owner as well. worked over 20 yrs. reprimanded for first time. now given 30 days.

Unfortunately, the law doesn't help when it comes to bad management, bulling, yelling, or being hostile. None of those things are illegal, and your...

I would consult with another doctor to see if there is a reasonable accommodation that can allow you to return to work. If your own doctor states...

Can my company change my pay plan 5 months into the year and ask me to pay back overpaid salary?

No. Even though your company is headquartered in Kentucky, they are bound by California law for their employees in California. I can't tell you...