My previous employers, are holding my personal belongings, and won't give them back to me. How can I get my things from them?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
This may be complicated by the fact that your belongings, as stated, are in various homes throughout the United States. It is reasonable for the...
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Can I sign a telecommuting agreement with the words "under duress" and then my name?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
If you are an at-will employee, then your employer has wide discretion to change schedules, hours, pay, work arrangements, etc. While I do not see...
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In human right cases what is the average settlement for age discrimination cases?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
I agree with my colleagues that this may not be a matter for litigation. You may wish to simply address your concerns with the customer service...
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I work for a corporation and am a commissioned employee but the store uses 10% off coupons and takes the money out of my check.
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Answered on January 06, 2014
It would depend on the circumstances. If, as you say, the employer is deducting 10% from the total bill, leaving you with a commission that would...
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Unemployment: Do I need to report passive revenue to the EDD?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
Depending on the facts, if the income is not income from performing services you may not need to report it but more needs to be known.
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What are my rights when I am hired by a private citizen as a live-in to work taking care of an elderly person in their hom.
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Answered on January 06, 2014
Aside from speaking with an employment attorney as my colleagues have suggested, you should review your rights under the applicable Wage Order. I...
Can an employer ask me to put my phone and wallet on my locker even if things have being stolen from lockers before?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
I agree with both my colleagues. Address your concerns with HR about theft and, if still concerned, leave your items in a safer location such as...
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How much faster is the "Labor board" in forcing employers to pay?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum. The DLSE is actually notoriously slow in acting as they are a government funded agency that is underfunded and...
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Federal tax wage garnishment for unpaid taxes and penalties estimated at $65,000 for tax years 2002-2005 to begin 1/17/2014.
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Answered on January 06, 2014
Consult with a bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible.
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Do independent contractors (1099) have the right to terminate their contract?
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Answered on January 05, 2014
You are confusing the terms independent contractor and employee. The first issue would be to determine what your proper classification is and have...
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