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Suggested I resign

Craig's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

I respectfully disagree with both of my colleagues. The Family Medical Leave Act/California Family Rights Act provides that you may take leave...

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I know My employer is in the wrong, what is my recourse for docking pay (exempt) and placing me on mandatory 30 leave no pay

Craig's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

I'm sorry this is happening to you. I'm sure this is stressful for you. Employers frequently make the mistake of realizing that someone is not...

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I own a small business and was thinking about having a written sexual harassment policy. Can I completely waive liability if an

Craig's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

The point of having a written sexual harassment policy is that it is required by law. If you *don't* have one, then you can be sued for failing to...

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Do I need an attorney or should I drop my complaint?

Craig's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

It is illegal to discriminate against employees on the basis of religion. If you did not want to attend an Xmas party because of your religious...

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I as a 1099 employee ws offered to let me buy into company, I paid 70K for 10 %, now being terminated, they want non compete

Craig's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. There's simply no way to know without a thorough examination of your matter, which you simply cannot get on a website...

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Non compete agreement

Craig's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You have a lot of questions wrapped up together here. Let's take them one by one. 1. There is no such thing as a "1099 employee." You are either...

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My whole co has been put on unpaid leave -- can the co delay paying back pay indefinitely? If I leave do I lose severance?

Craig's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

Your employer is required to pay you twice a month. They cannot delay your earned pay for any reason. If they do, they become liable for the full...

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Wrongful death mediation facilitation

Craig's answer | Answered on July 20, 2013

These are all questions you need to direct to your attorney. It is far more important to develop a positive and trusting relationship with your...

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Are restaurants required to abide by the meal period laws pertaining to 30min meal break within 5 hours of work?

Craig's answer | Answered on July 16, 2013

There is no law exempting restaurants from the rules everyone else has to follow. You are entitled to a 30 minute work-free lunch, and two 10...

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I have worked for 17 years without having 10 min break every 4hours. Is this legal in calif labor law. I've never been paid.

Craig's answer | Answered on July 15, 2013

In California, non-exempt employees are entitled to two ten-minute breaks per day. If the employer doesn't allow you to take them, you may be...

Craig Trent Byrnes's Answers (2646)

Suggested I resign

I know My employer is in the wrong, what is my recourse for docking pay (exempt) and placing me on mandatory 30 leave no pay

I own a small business and was thinking about having a written sexual harassment policy. Can I completely waive liability if an

Do I need an attorney or should I drop my complaint?

I as a 1099 employee ws offered to let me buy into company, I paid 70K for 10 %, now being terminated, they want non compete

Non compete agreement

My whole co has been put on unpaid leave -- can the co delay paying back pay indefinitely? If I leave do I lose severance?

Wrongful death mediation facilitation

Are restaurants required to abide by the meal period laws pertaining to 30min meal break within 5 hours of work?

I have worked for 17 years without having 10 min break every 4hours. Is this legal in calif labor law. I've never been paid.