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So I applied for a job gave conset for background check. Got the job now I'm being harassed about an arrest, that was dismissed

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

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. In response to your question to him asking what you should do, this is a strategy decision, not a legal decision. I...

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Boss after firing me for something unfounded,& untrue. proceeds to inform possible future employers not to hire based on feelngs

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

What an odd situation! I agree with Mr. Campbell, and write to elaborate on one of his statements. He wrote "Assuming you are an at-will...

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My employer reported to the unemployment office that I was fired for stealing.Cops found no evidence of it. Can I sue them?

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

What is it you want to sue the employer for? Wrongful termination, defamation, or something else? If you want to sue for wrongful termination,...

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Per my contract "will arrange to provide ordinary and usual administrative, secretarial, clerical and nursing reasonably"

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

Your situation is probably governed by your contract with the employer, and no one can give an opinion on your rights under a contract without...

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Is there a minimum amount of hours/days an employer must schedule you a week in California?

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

In addition to Mr. Campbell's and Mr. Parikh's responses, you should consider why you are not being scheduled. Is this a change? Did the employer...

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Do I nide a lawyer for help white my work

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

It depends on the reason you were fired. Unfortunately, employees and job applicants have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of...

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My termination check was due on 7/6/15, I wanted to pick it up at the office, but they put it in mail. Didn't receive until 7/10

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

California law requires employers to pay an employee's final wages at the time the employer ends the employment, or within 72 hours if the employee...

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What is the minimum hours you have to be scheduled in one work day in the state of california?

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

There is no law in California about scheduling minimum hours, and I agree with Mr. Campbell on this point. I also agree you should consider...

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Do I have a case where I was wrongfully terminated and then told to lie about it and say I was laid off and I have proof?

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

It doesn't matter if you were fired or "laid off" with respect to unemployment benefits. The words are often used interchangeably. What California...

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Do I give my employer an extension or file a formal EEO complaint? My EEO counselor has until 7/17 to do something.

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on July 12, 2015

It sounds like you work for the Postal Service. There are many considerations in selecting a strategy for a discrimination case, and that kind of...

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So I applied for a job gave conset for background check. Got the job now I'm being harassed about an arrest, that was dismissed

Boss after firing me for something unfounded,& untrue. proceeds to inform possible future employers not to hire based on feelngs

My employer reported to the unemployment office that I was fired for stealing.Cops found no evidence of it. Can I sue them?

Per my contract "will arrange to provide ordinary and usual administrative, secretarial, clerical and nursing reasonably"

Is there a minimum amount of hours/days an employer must schedule you a week in California?

Do I nide a lawyer for help white my work

My termination check was due on 7/6/15, I wanted to pick it up at the office, but they put it in mail. Didn't receive until 7/10

What is the minimum hours you have to be scheduled in one work day in the state of california?

Do I have a case where I was wrongfully terminated and then told to lie about it and say I was laid off and I have proof?

Do I give my employer an extension or file a formal EEO complaint? My EEO counselor has until 7/17 to do something.