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Can an employer cut my pay and increase my hours, going from being an independent contractor to temporary employee?
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Answered on August 31, 2018
It depends on your contract. If everyone signed the contract, then the contract governs, and you may have a claim against them for breach of...
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WHat is minimum wage if you work for public entity?
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Answered on August 31, 2018
Generally, they are the same. Certainly a public employer cannot pay less than the minimum wage. In some instances, they are required to pay more...
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Are third-party suits under California Consumer Protection law possible?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
Without knowing the facts of your case, I have no idea. Generally, you have to demonstrate that you were harmed as a result of the violation of the...
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If last day to file oppositions/reply briefs falls on Holiday, does it extend to next court day to file, in Fed litigation?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
First, check the local rules. Each federal court has different local rules that you can download from the website. Second, since you're in pro per,...
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Can I mail my responses to written discovery on it’s due date, which is 9/1/18?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
One more thing about the discovery, Mr. Pedersen stated that discovery is deemed served when placed in a mailbox. Just to be clear, that doesn't...
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Can a text message be used against you in a court if you never received it?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
Unless the text message was written by you, whatever is in the text is considered hearsay, and to be considered (AFTER YOU MAKE YOUR OBJECTION TO...
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My sis works full-time but no paid vacation or sick leave?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
So, as far as vacation pay goes, that's up to the employer's discretion. Vacation under California law is considered a form of deferred...
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Can I sue the city for playground safety code violations?
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Answered on August 30, 2018
Honestly, I don't know. But this is the sort of case that a number of attorneys here in town might be interested in, particularly if they are...
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If we have 1099's working in our office, do they get paid double time if the work over 15 hours? ? They are outside contractors
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Answered on August 30, 2018
You're going to want to do a full consultation with an employment attorney on this one. Just recently, the California Supreme Court in Dynamex...
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Can My boss sue me for damages?
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Answered on August 29, 2018
First off, your employer cannot force you to work if you don't want to work. Period, end of story. Now, it is possible that you signed an agreement...