Questions answered by Marilynn Mika Spencer

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Are there lawers who specialize in defending federal employees.

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Jeez. The federal government is so irrationally hard on marijuana use. My office regularly represents federal government employees. Challenging...

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Can my employer insist on a letter from my Dr, giving specific details of allergies that have never been an issue at work?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

For the threatening activity to constitute illegal discrimination or harassment, the employer must be implicated in some way. If these things were...

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Can a manager tell you, you work less than 24 hours ahead of time?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Your question is completely reasonable, and you'd think an employer would want to give as much notice as possible to employees to make sure they...

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My boss cutting my hours

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law. FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...

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I belong to a union, what are there legal responsibilities to members as far as representation?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

First, it appears the international union (kind of like the parent organization) is already aware of problems in the local as it has placed the...

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My husband works for a union hall and they never seem to have work. His unemployment has ran out. What can be done?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Hiring hall assignments often have a hierarchy based on the type of card the member has (A, B, traveling), and seniority. Sometimes this hierarchy...

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Work for fed gov't, called out for 5 days, had doctors note, am union, told I need FMLA. Doctors excuse not enough?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Who told you that you need FMLA documentation? What reason was given for the request? Your absence may not even qualify for FMLA leave, as that...

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What are my rights/actions to take after not being booked as an ind. cont. based on comments and allegations from other IC's?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I agree with Mr. Pedersen that your post indicates you may be an employee and not an independent contractor. Whether one is an employee or...

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What can an ex-landlord/employer legally say when asked for reference?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

Even if your settlement agreement with the employer does not require the employer to provide only neutral references, or if it is silent on its...

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Can a video game employee protest unfair working conditions within a virtual realm, from a private account?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

First, do not write anything that could identify you or the employer here on this public web site. Anyone, including the employer, can read what...

Marilynn Mika Spencer's Answers (7040)

Are there lawers who specialize in defending federal employees.

Can my employer insist on a letter from my Dr, giving specific details of allergies that have never been an issue at work?

Can a manager tell you, you work less than 24 hours ahead of time?

My boss cutting my hours

I belong to a union, what are there legal responsibilities to members as far as representation?

My husband works for a union hall and they never seem to have work. His unemployment has ran out. What can be done?

Work for fed gov't, called out for 5 days, had doctors note, am union, told I need FMLA. Doctors excuse not enough?

What are my rights/actions to take after not being booked as an ind. cont. based on comments and allegations from other IC's?

What can an ex-landlord/employer legally say when asked for reference?

Can a video game employee protest unfair working conditions within a virtual realm, from a private account?