Under California Employment Discrimination law can we sue a state or local government for punitive damages
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Answered on December 17, 2011
You cannot sue a public entity for punitive damages. In certain instances, you can sue an employee of a public entity for punitive damages if you...
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IVE ALREADY BEEN FIRED, WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO VOLUNTARILY QUIT?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
You are probably being offered the right to quit so that the employer can avoid the time and expense of an arbitration. However, it could also be...
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Does an employer have the right to increase your work day hours without compensating you for the extra hours?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
As long as you are not an exempt employee, then your employer has to pay you for every hour worked. Your employer could reduce your hourly pay...
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Can you sue your employer for an 'Unathorized leave of absense' placed on you?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
I would need a lot more information but if you have a medical condition or disability and your employer won't let you work, then you may have a...
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Could this be act be illegal?
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Answered on December 10, 2011
First, you should be provided with a statutory notice to pay or quit. He can't make you move out immediately. I assume that the apartment was a...
What are my rights if my paycheck bounces?
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Answered on December 10, 2011
I would go to your employer and ask him to make the check good and to pay you all of your expenses. If this is a one time thing I would let it go....
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I got fired for excessive tardies the day I asked to file for grivience
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Answered on December 10, 2011
If you are a union member, you should file a grievance immediately. Most collective bargaining agremeents have a time deadline for such...
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My employer chooses when to pay us overtime, is this legal?
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Answered on December 07, 2011
As Ms. Spencer has indicated you are entitled to be paid the overtime. If you bring a claim, you may be in an awkward position bringing a claim...
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Can i sue my former employer??
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Answered on December 07, 2011
yes you will have a claim for unpaid wages. In light of the money involved, I would recommend that you seek an attorney on a contingency fee basis....
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I have injuries that my medical group deem work related. They ordered physical therapy for 1 year, beginning in 6 week
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Answered on December 04, 2011
It sounds like you may have a claim for disability discrimination. If your doctor has required you to see a physical therapist and your employer...
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