I am not commenting on any workers' compensation aspect of your case. I write to make sure you are aware you may have rights under the California...

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I agree with Mr. Harvey and write to add that if you haven't brought this to the attention of the union, you should do so right away. There is a...

What do I do to change this?

First, file the appeal discussed by the others who responded to your question. The time limit of 20 is very important. While your appeal paperwork...

Is it legal for a company to pay under someone else name when they are not doing the work but someone else is?

You might be interested in the answer to your question for reasons related to spousal support or child support, both of which are family law...

Can I as an employee bring a cause of action for breach of contract against a public entity?

If your case is important to you, and I assume it is, and if it has any validity, you should do everything you can possibly do to get an attorney....

I agree with Ms. Johnson. Court records are public records and the only time a court will not release them is if they are under seal. Maintaining a...

I have the need for a labor law attorney, I have been working in a hostile environment.

First, please do not use any identifying information, such as your name, on a public site such as Avvo. Anyone, including the employer, can read...

Bank employee, 7 1/2 years, school scheduling conflict and labor break compliance issues. need advice.

You raise two issues. First, accommodating your school schedule: Unfortunately, no employer has to accommodate an employee's personal schedule or...

Pharmacist signed non-compete agreement due to working for compounding pharmacy. Can he engage in cosmetics compounding?

Non-competition agreements in California are almost never enforceable so it is highly unlikely the agreement is valid, and even more so as the two...

What rights do I have when my federal employer is keeping me out of work because of a denied owcp claim?

It sounds like you may have a valid claim for disability discrimination and / or failure to provide reasonable accommodation. This is best handled...