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I was laid off due to budget. I recently asked if I will be called back & was told management had trust issues. Discrimination?
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Answered on February 18, 2012
I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...
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Can I sue for wrongful termination if I don't want my job back?
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Answered on February 18, 2012
The Avvo board is not really set up to handle the kind of detailed discussion necessary to give you a complete response. It works best for short,...
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Is the DFEH for whistleblowing employees who are wrongfully terminated?
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Answered on February 18, 2012
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing www.dfeh.ca.gov investigates claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on...
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Workers comp dr.
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Answered on February 18, 2012
You should be working with a workers' compensation attorney to guide you through all this. It costs you nothing up front; these attorneys get paid...
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I went on diaablity due to being a high risk pregnacy at 36 weeks and hearing that I no longer have a positon as an employee
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Answered on February 17, 2012
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law.
FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress...
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If you ask an attorney you will lose 3,000 to 10,00 dollars because it is legal to work 40 hours a week without benefits?
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Answered on February 17, 2012
It sounds like you had a horrible experience with an attorney. I'm so sorry this happened. While most attorneys work hard to obtain a solution to...
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I just want to know what an employee rights are about the scheduling ......
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Answered on February 17, 2012
Mr. Chen is correct that California's at-will law allows an employer to do pretty much whatever it feels like with its business. Please look at my...
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My 12 year old step-daughter has become "involved" with an 18 year old. What should we do?
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Answered on February 17, 2012
I've shared your question with the Family Law Forum, where you might receive additional helpful answers.
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What is confidential with hr and what is considered retaliation?
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Answered on February 17, 2012
Human resources departments are there for the benefit of the employer, not the employees. They are not neutrals. Their job is to process routine...
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What components of Microsoft's action made them liable for misclassification as contractors?
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Answered on February 17, 2012
Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corp., 120 F.3d 1006 (9th Cir. 1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1098 (1998), is a key misclassification case. This was a class...
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