Questions answered by Adam Matthew Kent

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Can my employer insist on a letter from my Dr, giving specific details of allergies that have never been an issue at work?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Once your employer receives a claim of harassment/discrimination they have a duty to investigate and take action to prevent further...

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Employing a California minor as a foreign company

Adam's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

If you are gaining the benefits of work performed in California, then you must follow California employment law regardless of the company's...

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I am on a extended leave after having my baby. My employer stated if I did return back to work on 6/22/15 I will be terminated.

Adam's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

You mentioned that there are only 15 employees at your company, which means you will not be eligible from protection under the Family Medical Leave...

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Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

What you have described does create suspicion that the termination is for a reason other than the one stated. However, so long as there is not an...

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If a Sales Manager makes a joke about you are only employed because of Affirmative Action serious?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

It is serious, though generally speaking, one isolated incidence of racial harassment will not be actionable. If however, this same Sales Manager...

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Can a lawyer or organization help with this employment classification/ pay issue?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Unless you have an employment contract, you are an at-will employee and can be hired/fired/promoted/demoted at any time for any reason. An...

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Is it customary to sign a separate appellate contract (with the same attorney) in a case that you won but is being appealed?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

This is not an unusual practice, however, it should be spelled out in the original fee agreement under the scope of representation.

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How long does my employer have to provide my final paycheck after resignation?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

I agree with the other attorney answers posted. So long as you have provided 72 hours of notice of your resignation, all wages and accrued...

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Can my job make all the men shave that do not have a full grown beard ?

Adam's answer | Answered on July 03, 2015

The policy itself is not illegal unless it is being used as a pretext to discriminate against members of a particular protected class (such as...

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Union contract promises arbitration hearings within 30 to 40 days of request to limit furthee financial hardship on employee ..

Adam's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Depending on the reason for your termination in the first place, you could be entitled to back pay and other damages under the law. Your...

Adam Matthew Kent's Answers (184)

Can my employer insist on a letter from my Dr, giving specific details of allergies that have never been an issue at work?

Employing a California minor as a foreign company

I am on a extended leave after having my baby. My employer stated if I did return back to work on 6/22/15 I will be terminated.

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

If a Sales Manager makes a joke about you are only employed because of Affirmative Action serious?

Can a lawyer or organization help with this employment classification/ pay issue?

Is it customary to sign a separate appellate contract (with the same attorney) in a case that you won but is being appealed?

How long does my employer have to provide my final paycheck after resignation?

Can my job make all the men shave that do not have a full grown beard ?

Union contract promises arbitration hearings within 30 to 40 days of request to limit furthee financial hardship on employee ..