Questions answered by Carl Andrew Botterud

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I was wrongfully terminated from my job and was wondering if there was action i could take against them?

Carl's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Your question sort of drifts off at the end, but you raise points related to the fact that you are pregnant (?) and had requested maternity leave...

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Equal Pay Act California

Carl's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

California's Equal Pay statute is found at Labor Code section 1197.5. It states, in relevant part: "No employer shall pay any individual in the...

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Racial discrimination at work. What can or should I do?

Carl's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

Employers are obligated to take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring. Your post notes one comment...

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If the prevailing party in a FEHA case is the defendant, can he shift the cost to the losing plaintiff? In the proposed order

Carl's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

Per the plain language of Code of Civil Procedure section 1032(b), the prevailing party is entitled to its/his/her costs. That does not mean that...

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I was a pedestrian walking in a cross walk and I was hit by a mini van , why mediation ,should be a open and shut case

Carl's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

As Mr. Adams said, nothing is "open and shut." If a suit has been filed, there will be arguments between plaintiff (you) and defendants (driver...

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Do I have a case? Terminated for Misconduct/Harassment/Discrimination

Carl's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

In California, absent an agreement to the contrary, employment is presumed to be "at will." This means either party can end the agreement at any...

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In my sales job, am I entitled to payment for time spent prospecting customers?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

You should call an experienced California employee side lawyer who will be able to walk you through your situation. You have raised points that...

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Do I have paid family leave rights?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

Here is the link to the California state website re paid leave with links to more detailed...

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Am I eligible for FMLA? What's the difference between FMLA and CRFA?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 19, 2014

Here is a link to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing page giving the main comparisons/differences between the federal law...

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Is my employer breaking the law? There is not enough room to cover every thing. Here are a few..

Carl's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

Based on the facts you present, there may be multiple violations of the California Labor Code and applicable wage/hour laws. You should discuss you...

Carl Andrew Botterud's Answers (135)

I was wrongfully terminated from my job and was wondering if there was action i could take against them?

Equal Pay Act California

Racial discrimination at work. What can or should I do?

If the prevailing party in a FEHA case is the defendant, can he shift the cost to the losing plaintiff? In the proposed order

I was a pedestrian walking in a cross walk and I was hit by a mini van , why mediation ,should be a open and shut case

Do I have a case? Terminated for Misconduct/Harassment/Discrimination

In my sales job, am I entitled to payment for time spent prospecting customers?

Do I have paid family leave rights?

Am I eligible for FMLA? What's the difference between FMLA and CRFA?

Is my employer breaking the law? There is not enough room to cover every thing. Here are a few..