How much punitive damages can we get in an unpaid wages case that is described below? What kind of proof is needed?
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Answered on January 31, 2014
Wow. Sorry this is happening to you and your coworkers. Your employer seems to be all over the place with Labor Code violations.
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Can an employer change your pay from salary to hourly after working for them for 21 years?
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Answered on January 31, 2014
I agree with Mr. Botterrud that you may be entitled to medial leave pursuant to Family Medical Leave Act or California Family Rights Act. ...
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Can an employer deduct money from my pay for a data error?
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Answered on January 31, 2014
I agree with my colleagues. Absent an express agreement from you, your employer generally cannot deduct such items from your paycheck. Because...
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Just received my final check. The invoice was paid in full but says "release of all claims" in memo. Is that binding?
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Answered on January 31, 2014
Unless you has an agreement to the contrary, you may write cashed in dispute on the check and deposit the check.
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Possible to receive unemployment benefits if resigning with confidential settlement agreement in lieu of a proposed termination?
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Answered on January 31, 2014
Because the employee is a federal employer, they have certain rights to administrative processes before they can be terminated from their...
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Does my employer have to show me proof of their policy stating I must be a active employee at time of bonus payout?
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Answered on January 30, 2014
If bonuses are based on a contractual obligation, your should already have the agreement which forms the basis of the bonus policy. If the...
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Am I entitled to a copy to everything in my employment file after termination? if yes how quick?
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Answered on January 30, 2014
California law requires that employers allow employees and former employees access to their personnel files and records that relate to the...
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I was terminated for bringing up a sexual harassment concern to higher management. A family member was the concern. (twice).
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Answered on January 30, 2014
I agree with my colleagues.
You should immediately consult with an experienced employment law attorney and have them evaluate your case. The...
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I would like a copy of my employee file. By California law do I have a right to my employee file?
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Answered on January 30, 2014
California law requires that employers allow employees and former employees access to their personnel files and records that relate to the...
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Co-worker was fired from second part time job because boss of full time job approached boss of part time job with request.
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Answered on January 30, 2014
There is no such law in California. You are correct about California being an at will state and based on the facts that you provided, there is...
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