Questions answered by Lesly Jeanne Adams

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Was working for metro pcs under the table they were only paying me $6/hr is that legal?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

California employers must pay all employees minimum wage, which at this time, is $9/hour. I would suggest consulting with an employment attorney...

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Do i need an attorney to sue a school district?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

Yes, you should definitely hire an attorney to represent you against a school district. These types of lawsuits are very expensive and you may find...

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Does a California employer need to provide nursing mothers a designated place and time to pump?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

California's Breast pump law under Labor Code sec. 1030-1033 provides that a CA employer "shall provide a reasonable amount of break time....break...

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I got supeanead to court and would rather not appear, do still have to go? I want to leave the past behind me...

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

Your current employer should not retaliate against you for testifying under subpoena (demote, discipline, or fire). You should have discussions...

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Can i sue a former employer for wrongful termination?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

You "can," but you shouldn't unless there is a lot more to your story. Based on the facts provided by you, your termination was at will and not...

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Do I have to sign within 7 days, or does the wording in the document hold authority?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

It sounds like your manager is mixing up something he has misunderstood....either speak to HR or pay an attorney to review the document and advise...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 02, 2015

You may want to speak to an attorney about pursuing the penalty for the rest violations or take it to the labor commissioner on your own, if that...

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I really need help

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

The help you need will come from a live lawyer representing you in the matter with the DFEH. Or in the alternative, you could tell the DFEH you are...

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Is it right to fire a part time employee because a company wants to "Move in a different direction?"

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

I am sorry! Hopefully, you are working again soon. As you can see from the responses, termination in your situation may not be "right," but it is...

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I was terminated from my job after I filed a complaint against a supervisor for excessive force on a child, do I have a case?

Lesly's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

You may have a wrongful termination/retaliation case, but without more details/facts, it is impossible to say for sure. Please call a plaintiff's...

Lesly Jeanne Adams's Answers (612)

Was working for metro pcs under the table they were only paying me $6/hr is that legal?

Do i need an attorney to sue a school district?

Does a California employer need to provide nursing mothers a designated place and time to pump?

I got supeanead to court and would rather not appear, do still have to go? I want to leave the past behind me...

Can i sue a former employer for wrongful termination?

Do I have to sign within 7 days, or does the wording in the document hold authority?

Do I need a lawyer?

I really need help

Is it right to fire a part time employee because a company wants to "Move in a different direction?"

I was terminated from my job after I filed a complaint against a supervisor for excessive force on a child, do I have a case?