Marilynn Mika Spencer's Answers (7040)

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HR told me to train 2 young female to do my work. i am 51 and they are 27, do i have any legal right to protect myself ?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

If you are 40 years old or older, you are protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code sections 12900,...

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Do I have a wrongful termination, harassment, prejudice or FMLA case?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear about this. This sounds like a really bad employer. Employees who are represented by a union must go through the union...

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Can you sue the "owner" of a corporation for wrongful termination for retaliation as well as the actual employer.?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum. Proving the corporation is a sham can be extremely difficult, even for an attorney who is familiar with the legal...

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Can an employer let you go do to back surgery

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

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...

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Can a undoccumented person sue because they did not pay them for work they did?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

I agree with the previous responses that confirm an undocumented worker can sue for unpaid wages as long as it is for work already performed. An...

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Is it illegal to turn in a blank ballot when I vote today? Do I have the right as an American?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Legal or not, why bother?

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Do I need a labor law attorney?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

It is illegal to retaliate (take any adverse action) against an employee for exercising a protected right, such as objecting to a violation of wage...

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Employment discrimination suit settled. now how do i deal with the check and taxes?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

Mr. Kirschbaum is absolutely correct, as is Mr. Pedersen. Your attorney should have addressed this issue with you before the agreement was...

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Can I still get unemployment if I work part-time?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

You must report all earnings tothe California Employment Development Department (EDD). EDD has a formula it applies to deduct an amount of...

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Can my college deny my medical insurance?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

I'm not clear what you are asking. If you are fully vested and you quality for the benefit, then you should receive it . . . BUT (1) no one will...

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