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There are a lot of legal issues involved in your situation, far more than we could reasonably address in a question and answer forum such as Avvo. ...

I have a psychiatric disability. Is there any downside to applying for federal employment under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u)?

Many employers, including federal employers, discriminate against people with disabilities. Usually, but not always, there is no benefit to...

My previous employer won't provide a copy of my last pay stub upon request. She said I would have to pay a processing fee of $75

Mr. Kirschbaum is correct, as usual. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is a sub-agency within the California Department of...

I140 pending for 10 months and no response to the SR's

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Life can be horribly harsh and unfair, and what happened to you fits that description. Mr. Pedersen correctly described with the unfortunate...

Can a federal employee get emotional distress damages in eel retaliation claim?

Ms. Alden provided a good and comprehensive response. I write to add that the process for filing a discrimination complaint against the federal...

As a member of SEIU I went to arbitration & the Commonwealth and Union must submit their briefs. Am I entitled to a copy of it?

Even though you may be the one most directly affected by the arbitration, the arbitration was not "yours." The agreement to arbitrate is part of...

Based on information you provided, my response assumes you are in California or your issue involves California law. If my assumption is incorrect,...

I am applying for federal employment, but was recently charged with a property crime. Can I still apply to a federal job?

Whatever questions you are asked, whether it be on a form or in person, answer truthfully. Most applications will question whether you have been...

As a secretary for the Board of Ed. How do I get justice when HRO is violating the CSEA Union Contract. Union President is too

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...