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I need to get some personal things from my previous employment. I went with a police escort but they would not allow me access.
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Answered on December 04, 2013
You can start with a letter asking for return of your personal belongings by mail. If that proves ineffective, you can sue in small claims court. ...
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How long do I wait for my last pay check Monday was my last day
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Answered on December 04, 2013
I will add a couple things to Mr. Weinman's very excellent response. First, the rule governing final paychecks for employees who quit is that...
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We have an at will policy for termination but I was given a letter stating why I was being fired. Do I have any options.
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Answered on December 04, 2013
I am sorry but no. As an at-will employee you can be fired for unfair or untrue reasons. Legally speaking, there is simply nothing you can...
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How do I right a letter to EEd appeal Board
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Answered on December 03, 2013
Your entitlement to unemployment depends on why you took a leave of absence and how you communicated that absence to your employer. You cannot...
If an employer made an accounting error and overpaid the employees, can they demand them to repay the company?
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Answered on December 03, 2013
If someone leaves their wallet at your house, you don't own it. That's common sense, but the same principle applies here. Refuse to pay and...
Can I be fired for not attending a "mandatory attendance" Christmas party over 3 1/2 hours away (one way)?
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Answered on December 03, 2013
I agree with the other responders. They can make your wife attend, but must pay her for that time unless she's an exempt salaried employee.
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Do I need to disclose my drinking problem to my employer ?
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Answered on December 03, 2013
While alcoholism the CONDITION is a protected disability under state and federal law, adverse performance as a result of drinking is not. Thus,...
Can a company schedule you only 2 hours for a shift and do they have to pay you for 4 hours
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Answered on December 03, 2013
I agree with my colleagues. There is no minimum shift mandated by statute. Absent a contract or CBA to the contrary, your employer can schedule...
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Should I be paid a penalty for unpaid final wages? & wages due to misclassification? In California.
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Answered on December 02, 2013
Your facts give rise to many claims and you would be extremely well served to immediately consult with a local attorney.
While any employee...
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I have to have surgery and my manager told me since I have not been with the company for a year she will fire me if if leave
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Answered on December 02, 2013
It sounds like your employer has not consulted with a competent employment attorney. If they were being properly advised, they'd know that the...
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