Questions answered by Craig Trent Byrnes

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I've worked for employer for over 20 years and they laid me off after blaming me for other's work and errors. Can I sue?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I agree with Ms. McCall and Ms. Spencer. If you've been with the company 20 years, have a demonstrated track record of good performance, yet they...

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I fired an employee (part time-10 hours a week) due to very poor work performance. I told him I would give him 3 more days

Craig's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I respectfully disagree with Ms. Karila. You told the employee you would let him know on Feb. 8 if he was fired. That means to me that he wasn't...

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I'm in construction and was laid off or rather told I no longer had a spot . I worked for this co. for 16yrs. What can I do?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

You've brought up a few issues in your post. It is not illegal to fire you while you are on disability. If your employer had 15 or more...

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Do my partners and I sign a letter from H&R Block to sign an Acknowledgement that wrongfully incriminates us?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

I disagree that "to the extent you used your position at H&R to gain access to their client list, this will be a problem for you." In California,...

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Do I need to hire a lawyer to protect my interests?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

There are probably several ways to demonstrate that you bought him out. First of all, your testimony is evidence. Then, of course, the amount of...

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I was gonna get fired so I quiet do to sexual harrasment, do I have a case.

Craig's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

So your idea was that, when your boss was about to discipline you, you would write a complaint about something that never bothered you before, and...

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My partner to be made an agreement, I said I would take it home and review it. I never signed it. I worked 2-3 years,

Craig's answer | Answered on February 03, 2013

It sounds like you intentionally deceived your business partner. You told him you would take it home and review it, but worked for 2 - 3 years...

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What do I do?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 02, 2013

I agree with Mr. Nguyen. The employer owes you no obligation to conduct a reasonable or valid search. It owes that obligation only to the employee...

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Ambiguous non-compete enforceable ?

Craig's answer | Answered on February 02, 2013

I agree with Mr. Chong, except for the part in which he says the company would have to sue you in California. They could sue you in Illinois, and...

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6 weeks after termination my employer said they made a payroll error & paid me too much. Am I obligated to pay them back?

Craig's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

Yes. You were overpaid, right? You didn't earn the money. There's no reason in law or logic that would allow you to keep it. Sincerely, Craig...

Craig Trent Byrnes's Answers (2646)

I've worked for employer for over 20 years and they laid me off after blaming me for other's work and errors. Can I sue?

I fired an employee (part time-10 hours a week) due to very poor work performance. I told him I would give him 3 more days

I'm in construction and was laid off or rather told I no longer had a spot . I worked for this co. for 16yrs. What can I do?

Do my partners and I sign a letter from H&R Block to sign an Acknowledgement that wrongfully incriminates us?

Do I need to hire a lawyer to protect my interests?

I was gonna get fired so I quiet do to sexual harrasment, do I have a case.

My partner to be made an agreement, I said I would take it home and review it. I never signed it. I worked 2-3 years,

What do I do?

Ambiguous non-compete enforceable ?

6 weeks after termination my employer said they made a payroll error & paid me too much. Am I obligated to pay them back?