Questions answered by Christopher John Canlas

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Is there a cause of action if witnesses interviewed for a workers comp claim state the employee is actively involved w/union?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 11, 2011

Based on the facts you provided it's not clear for whom you are asking has a cause of action. If you are referring to the two managers, I don't...

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How can I receive wages lost and overtime wages for injury at work?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 07, 2011

If you worked overtime and are entitled to overtime pay you should either file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner or consult with an...

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I've been off work with a back injury since Jan 2010. WC Ins stopped paying me Temp Disb. based on the ortho doctor declared me

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 07, 2011

Do you know if a psych doctor declared you TTD (Temporarily Totally Disabled) on a psychiatric basis? Payments of temporary disability can be...

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I feel i was wrongfully terminated from my previous job. i was assigned, without my consent, to do security duties outside.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 05, 2011

Unfortunately your consent is not necessary for your employer to assign a job for you to do. There might be an issue if you had some sort of...

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If a son is at fault in a car accident that is registered in both parents name, can both parents get sued?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 04, 2011

Yes. The parents can get sued for negligence in entrusting the vehicle to their son. The can can be transferred into the son's name any any point...

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Can I get fired on my day off? My boss called me on my day off and told me not to come in on my next day of work because I was

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 04, 2011

Yes you can be fired on your day off. In California there is no limitation as to when you can be fired. If you a part of a union, how you are...

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I was fired from my job 1 had a year probation period i had been there 6 months i hurt my hand at work was put on light duty

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 04, 2011

Based on the facts you provide it sounds like you have 2 potential claims: workers' compensation and disability discrimination. With respect...

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Califiornia Work Comp: What's two torn menicus worth?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 03, 2011

That answer is difficult to ascertain based on the facts you provided. It depends if there are other body parts involved, the amount of whole...

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My boss paid me through Jan 2011; told me he can't pay me for February until March. What can I do? What if he doesn't pay me?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

What is your current payment arrangement with your employer? Are you paid per job, per hour, per month, etc? Generally in California you are...

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Can closing the plant be ethically justified?

Christopher's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

It is not clear from your question whether you are requesting an answer from a legal or a moral perspective.

Christopher John Canlas's Answers (52)

Is there a cause of action if witnesses interviewed for a workers comp claim state the employee is actively involved w/union?

How can I receive wages lost and overtime wages for injury at work?

I've been off work with a back injury since Jan 2010. WC Ins stopped paying me Temp Disb. based on the ortho doctor declared me

I feel i was wrongfully terminated from my previous job. i was assigned, without my consent, to do security duties outside.

If a son is at fault in a car accident that is registered in both parents name, can both parents get sued?

Can I get fired on my day off? My boss called me on my day off and told me not to come in on my next day of work because I was

I was fired from my job 1 had a year probation period i had been there 6 months i hurt my hand at work was put on light duty

Califiornia Work Comp: What's two torn menicus worth?

My boss paid me through Jan 2011; told me he can't pay me for February until March. What can I do? What if he doesn't pay me?

Can closing the plant be ethically justified?