Questions answered by Lesly Jeanne Adams

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Is it wrongful termination if my employer fires me on grounds of not doing my job correct that he has not trained me in?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

If you have not yet been fired, you could do a few things: 1) immediately speak to the employer about getting training (be proactive) if you want...

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Can a employee\ who was employeed at a gas station for almost 2 years where with 8 months of those 2 years was workiong 7 days

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

The person of whom you speak should immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney and an employment attorney. At the very least, in the...

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Can my employer reyaliate if i apply for EDD?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

These facts sound similar to another post from a poster in San Francisco, Ca. You got another job, needed a different schedule at employer #1, and...

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Is it legal to get taken off the work schedule just because your supervisor got mad?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

While your employer did not do anything illegal (based on the facts submitted), she did act a little erratic. Go make a go of the new job. Good...

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Now that companies are required to provide sick timewould it be considered retaliation if you accrue an occurrence against you

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

If your employment is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (Union contract), the new paid sick leave policy does not apply to you as long...

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If there is a breach of confidentiality from a former employer, are they at fault?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

No "breach" because your employer has no duty to keep your termination confidential. Depending on the length of your employment, and other factors,...

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How to go about being misclassified as an independent contractor?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Congratulations! Your employer wants to do the right thing! Your employer should contact either a tax attorney or consult with the 3rd party HR he...

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How can someone find out how much a mediation settlement was for on a case for wrongful termination?

Lesly's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Simple answer: you can't. Material terms and conditions are typically confidential in the settlement of matters such as wrongful termination and...

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Employer told Edd. That I was fired for theft.

Lesly's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

Appeal your EDD determination that says you are disqualified because you were fired for theft. You will receive an opportunity at an appeal...

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Can you tell me where I can look up the law that says I can write a letter to my former employer requesting to view my file?

Lesly's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

You should request your personnel file as Mr. Ho directed, however you should understand that the employer will not necessarily provide what you...

Lesly Jeanne Adams's Answers (612)

Is it wrongful termination if my employer fires me on grounds of not doing my job correct that he has not trained me in?

Can a employee\ who was employeed at a gas station for almost 2 years where with 8 months of those 2 years was workiong 7 days

Can my employer reyaliate if i apply for EDD?

Is it legal to get taken off the work schedule just because your supervisor got mad?

Now that companies are required to provide sick timewould it be considered retaliation if you accrue an occurrence against you

If there is a breach of confidentiality from a former employer, are they at fault?

How to go about being misclassified as an independent contractor?

How can someone find out how much a mediation settlement was for on a case for wrongful termination?

Employer told Edd. That I was fired for theft.

Can you tell me where I can look up the law that says I can write a letter to my former employer requesting to view my file?