I was recently fired for allegedly keying a coworker's vehicle, which I still strongly deny. Can they fire charges against me?
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Answered on September 21, 2013
The fact that the only evidence is surveillance which shows you "walking by the vehicle on a break" doesn't necessarily mean there's no basis for...
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Can I sue my California employer for pain and suffering or quality of life issues after a fall at my job??
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Answered on September 20, 2013
Unless the reason for your fall was the negligence of a third party, your sole remedy is to file a workers compensation claim. WC claimants are...
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Did my employer break the law?
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Answered on September 20, 2013
Unfortunately, there is no law against this sort of behavior, as "harassment" becomes legally actionable only when premised on a protected trait...
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If asked on a job application about being discharged in the last 10 years, if I have , do I have to answer?
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Answered on September 20, 2013
Mr. Pederson hit the nail on the head. You don't "have" to provide anything. However, since employees have no legally recognized privacy interest...
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Can i be fired by a simple phone call?
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Answered on September 20, 2013
As a matter of tact, most employers don't fire employees over the phone without explanation, but it's not against the law to do so. ...
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I am out on CA state disabilty for diagnosed depression from my doctor. I already submitted doctors note from my doctor...
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Answered on September 20, 2013
This is inappropriate behavior on the part of your employer. They are entitled to reasonable verification of your illness (i.e. a doctor's note...
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My shift starts at 5 am and i dont get my first break until about 10-1030 am then i get my lunch at around 12-1 pm. Can i sue ?
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Answered on September 20, 2013
Can you sue? Sure. You will recover penalties in the amount of one hour's pay for each violation. You will also receive the scorn and distrust...
Is 100k a good settlement for multiple ADA violations with retaliation? I Google avg ada settlement offers come up with 260k.
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Answered on September 19, 2013
Nobody on this limited and public online forum can possibly tell you what your case is worth. Trust your attorney or find one that you can trust. ...
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A 44% salary reduction in four months. Only occurring to me. Could my situation be discrimination? Retaliation? or Punishment?
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Answered on September 19, 2013
Unless you have a contract which guarantees particular terms of employment for a set period of time, you are an "at will" employee, and as such,...
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Can I sue for fraud if my employer is paying cash under the table?
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Answered on September 19, 2013
No, you cannot personally sue your employer. You can, however, report them to the EDD for payroll tax fraud, but that will result only in an audit...
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