Questions answered by Carl Andrew Botterud

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Former employees targeting a company by recruiting their top sales people (wireless retail sales). Does the company have rights?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

Per California Business and Professions code section 16600: "Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained from...

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I ran out of FMLA due to my permanent disability. My employer suggested I request a job accommodation for time off.

Carl's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

The answer to your question, or at least a better sense of where you are, will come through a thorough analysis of the interactive process and...

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Can a school be sued for emotional abuse when singling out children who have passed versus failed report cards.

Carl's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

You may want to read this: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/parents.html regarding your family's privacy rights under FERPA (Federal...

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Can I collect unemployment if my boss cuts my salary by almost 50%

Carl's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

I would suggest doing a little research at the California Employment Development Dept. website to figure out the rules in light of your...

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Terminated

Carl's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

Unless you have an agreement to the contrary, employment in California is presumed to be "at will." This means that either party (employer or...

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Bonus

Carl's answer | Answered on February 09, 2014

There is not enough information here to give a thoughtful answer. Indeed, to answer the question of whether an employee is entitled to a bonus...

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I am a software professional . Am I considered exempted ? can i claim unpaid over time ?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 08, 2014

I agree with the previous answer to consult with an experienced employee side lawyer. There is guidance from the state of California as to whether...

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I was terminated due to false allegations by my at will employer. Why doesn't it matter just because this is a at will employer

Carl's answer | Answered on February 08, 2014

Ms. McCall's has given you a very good overview of the "at will" doctrine. In sum, you may be fired at any time, for any reason, other than an...

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What if my x-employer appeals a DLSE decision?

Carl's answer | Answered on February 07, 2014

The DLSE will help you figure that out, per the DLSE website: "In the case of an appeal by a defendant, DLSE may represent a plaintiff who is...

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Is this reprisal and what I do next

Carl's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

From your post is sounds like the EEOC is investigating your charge. To get a meaningful analysis regarding your potential claims, rights and...

Carl Andrew Botterud's Answers (135)

Former employees targeting a company by recruiting their top sales people (wireless retail sales). Does the company have rights?

I ran out of FMLA due to my permanent disability. My employer suggested I request a job accommodation for time off.

Can a school be sued for emotional abuse when singling out children who have passed versus failed report cards.

Can I collect unemployment if my boss cuts my salary by almost 50%

Terminated

Bonus

I am a software professional . Am I considered exempted ? can i claim unpaid over time ?

I was terminated due to false allegations by my at will employer. Why doesn't it matter just because this is a at will employer

What if my x-employer appeals a DLSE decision?

Is this reprisal and what I do next