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Our company union is charging union dues but we have had no representation. Both our union rep and secretary were fired

Scott's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

I would strongly advise to pay union dues and obtain counsel before taking any knee-jerk reactions. This QA forum would not provide the in-depth...

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If iam self employed can the company I contract my work with go back over 2 years and take money from new jobs after I was paid

Scott's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

You indicate "work orders" as opposed to Commissions earned from a sale. California Labor Code section 221 is the law on Employer "chargebacks" to...

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Wrongful termination

Scott's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

Assuming you are an employee at will you are free to leave your employment without notice or explanation to your employer. On the flip side, your...

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Is it legal that Google took a picture of me and my newborn son out front of our home with my garage wide open?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

Google has been accommodating persons by blurring the faces.

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How best to protect myself against slander and liable from a previous employer

Scott's answer | Answered on August 24, 2014

I would have someone call your former employer and act as if it's a prospective employer seeking information about you. You would not be able to...

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A subordinate snooped through my email without consent. Is this illegal in any way?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 23, 2014

Your company should have strict policies about employees breaking the password of company supervisors and obtaining private information. I am...

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I am a victim of constructive termination. How do I fight it.

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

You may or may not have experienced any unlawful treatment by your employer. I would suggest calling an employment attorney for a consultation...

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If a security guard uses his/her vehicle as the post (there is no guard shack or other shelter)..

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

If you are using your vehicle for more than just driving to that single location and parking, it's doubtful an argument could be made for...

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Landscaper contractor did not adhere to building code, can I withhold payment until the issue is resolved?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

I moved your question to construction law as I believe you will obtain answers regarding liens, etc. This really is not an employment...

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If someone were to get laid off, can they take or delete documents they created by themselves off of the company computer?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 18, 2014

If the product were created on the employers time, I could see an argument they belong to the employer. If the forms contain proprietary...

Scott Allen Miller's Answers (571)

Our company union is charging union dues but we have had no representation. Both our union rep and secretary were fired

If iam self employed can the company I contract my work with go back over 2 years and take money from new jobs after I was paid

Wrongful termination

Is it legal that Google took a picture of me and my newborn son out front of our home with my garage wide open?

How best to protect myself against slander and liable from a previous employer

A subordinate snooped through my email without consent. Is this illegal in any way?

I am a victim of constructive termination. How do I fight it.

If a security guard uses his/her vehicle as the post (there is no guard shack or other shelter)..

Landscaper contractor did not adhere to building code, can I withhold payment until the issue is resolved?

If someone were to get laid off, can they take or delete documents they created by themselves off of the company computer?