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Questions on employment applications

Craig's answer | Answered on November 08, 2008

If you were never convicted, then you can answer "no" to questions such as, "Have you pled guilty or been convicted of a crime?" In California,...

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Termination, eviction, and withholding documents I signed that I should have a copy of

Craig's answer | Answered on November 08, 2008

California has strong policies protecting its employees. It is legal in California to provide a living space as compensation; so-called "resident...

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CA employment law and workers compensation law, filing a claim

Craig's answer | Answered on October 26, 2008

It depends on what you mean by "claim." If you mean that you filed a lawsuit to enforce your rights under the workers compensation laws, that...

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Job termination with a 6 week "transitional" severance requiring continued work, and no unemployment benefits.

Craig's answer | Answered on October 26, 2008

You're right -- there's no such thing as "transitional mode" in California employment. I really don't know where human resources folks come up...

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Can a landlord tell me i can't live some where based on my job

Craig's answer | Answered on October 26, 2008

I'm not completely sure what you are asking. I can tell you that is illegal to deny someone housing based on their source of income, under the...

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Under CA law, can an employer fire an employee under a false accusation

Craig's answer | Answered on October 26, 2008

A termination, based on a false accusation, is usually not by itself illegal. Depending on the accusation, however, there may be an issue of...

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Procedure and policies for termination severance agreement under CA state employment laws

Craig's answer | Answered on September 02, 2008

California Business & Professions Code §16600 makes it illegal to prevent someone from engaging in the profession or business of their choice. At...

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CA workers compensation law, possible discrimination by employer due to on the job injury employee's request for transfer

Craig's answer | Answered on September 02, 2008

California Labor Code §132a makes it illegal to discriminate against someone for filing a workers compensation complaint. The Fair Employment and...

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Employer is setting up job assessment procedures under CA employment law is employee required to participate

Craig's answer | Answered on September 01, 2008

From your description, I gather that you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of your...

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Wrongful Termination?

Craig's answer | Answered on April 06, 2008

Yes, you can be fired legally if your employer just doesn't like you. "At-will" employment means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at...

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Questions on employment applications

Termination, eviction, and withholding documents I signed that I should have a copy of

CA employment law and workers compensation law, filing a claim

Job termination with a 6 week "transitional" severance requiring continued work, and no unemployment benefits.

Can a landlord tell me i can't live some where based on my job

Under CA law, can an employer fire an employee under a false accusation

Procedure and policies for termination severance agreement under CA state employment laws

CA workers compensation law, possible discrimination by employer due to on the job injury employee's request for transfer

Employer is setting up job assessment procedures under CA employment law is employee required to participate

Wrongful Termination?