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Can I file wrongful termination since they terminated my contract based on one-sided investigation without myself to defend?
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Answered on April 25, 2016
Yes. Any person can file a wrongful termination lawsuit. But you probably want to only file a wrongful termination lawsuit that has good facts...
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Is it legal to pay someone in China to work for $2 per hour?
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Answered on April 24, 2016
As it goes for California law, if an employer in California hires someone in China who only performs work in China, then California's minimum wage...
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Need clarification on whether this is a situation of blacklisting......
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Answered on April 22, 2016
Yes. In my opinion the company blacklisted you based on the limited facts provided. That is to say, no matter what you say or do, it appears the...
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What could my company do to me after they receive that information? Can they fire me or him?
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Answered on April 22, 2016
In California, employers cannot take any adverse employment action, including termination, against an employee because the employee has disability...
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This kind of work schedule can't be legal, can it?
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Answered on April 21, 2016
I think there are bigger issues than just scheduling here. Unpaid wages seem to be an issue. In California, hourly non-exempt employees may work...
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See above
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Answered on April 21, 2016
In California, punitive damages may be recovered IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL DAMAGES where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the...
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Can employee sue more than one employer if they are sharing his services?
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Answered on April 20, 2016
I agree with Mr. Pedersen and his citation of the joint employer doctrine as a basis for employees suing more than one employer. I'd like to add...
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How should I approach this to get the money I'm entitled to.
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Answered on April 19, 2016
I agree with all of Mr. Pedersen's assessments and suggestions. However sadly, it is often difficult to recover anything from a company that has...
If I sign this paper that says the separation is mutual will I still be eligible for unemployment?
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Answered on April 19, 2016
Generally speaking in California, severance pay is not considered wages for purposes of unemployment benefits, and will not disqualify an...
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I recently was fired from a job but I feel it was retaliation. Do I have a case?
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Answered on April 19, 2016
I agree with Mr. Byrnes. Retaliation or whistleblower law under these circumstances protect employees who complain to employers, coworkers with...