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Handling Spot questions in hearing on wrongful termination?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

I hope you are not trying to handle a wrongful termination case without an attorney! Employment law is complicated and fact specific. You may...

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If I am the full time California company emploee and work 40 h/w, do I eligible for paid vacation and sick days?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

As Mr. Chen noted, there is no legal definition of full-time or part-time. These are designations the employer makes for its own convenience. ...

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Is it okay to apeal a second time when I've been denied benefits?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

There is a slim chance you may win in a second appeal. Of course, it depends on the facts and the record of the appeal hearing. You can get a...

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Hiring

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...

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Mis-classifying employers as contractors: Which statute the prohibits it?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

In California, whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor is dependent on many different factors. There are also many different...

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What is the overtime rate for an auto mechanic in California who has to supply his own tools

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

Please see my guide to flat-rate auto work titled "California's Flat-Rate Auto Workers Still Get Minimum Wage, Overtime, Breaks and All the Stuff...

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Under FMLA, can an employee take days off day by day rather than consecutive time?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 27, 2012

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...

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Can I become full-time?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 26, 2012

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...

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I signed retention bonus papers in anticipation of a layoff. The layoff never happened. Should I still be receiving the bonus?

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 26, 2012

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...

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Boss said I cant be in the building when I dont have a client because he claims 5 people have said I talk trash about coworkers.

Marilynn Mika's answer | Answered on February 26, 2012

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...

Marilynn Mika Spencer's Answers (7040)

Handling Spot questions in hearing on wrongful termination?

If I am the full time California company emploee and work 40 h/w, do I eligible for paid vacation and sick days?

Is it okay to apeal a second time when I've been denied benefits?

Hiring

Mis-classifying employers as contractors: Which statute the prohibits it?

What is the overtime rate for an auto mechanic in California who has to supply his own tools

Under FMLA, can an employee take days off day by day rather than consecutive time?

Can I become full-time?

I signed retention bonus papers in anticipation of a layoff. The layoff never happened. Should I still be receiving the bonus?

Boss said I cant be in the building when I dont have a client because he claims 5 people have said I talk trash about coworkers.