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How much can I really collect from my employer who ducked taxes, never paid overtime, and wrongfully terminated me?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
I can't really say for certain what your case might be worth without a bit more information. But, here would be the barebones calculation. Assuming...
2 Meal Break Violations per shift after how many hours? Class action?
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Answered on March 17, 2017
Yes, you would've missed two meal periods per day, and probably 2-3 rest periods per day as well. In the restaurant industry, it is not uncommon...
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Accrued vacation pay question
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Answered on March 16, 2017
That's not how I would read the policy. Absent any vesting language, vacation days accrue and vest over time. So, an employee who works 4/5ths of a...
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How can I force my job to pay me my owed paychecks and 401k money? Without retaliation.
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Well, it sounds like you have a big problem on your hands - namely that your employer may be broke. If you want to avoid retaliation (although, if...
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The employee. take the picture in work every day. is it illegal of legal?
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Answered on March 16, 2017
I am not certain what your question is, but it sounds like an employee of yours is taking a picture of your building every day before they get off...
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Was I fired according to the law?
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Wow. As my colleagues have mentioned, firing someone for being pregnant is unlawful. Now, it is possible, as it is in any case, that your employer...
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I want to become an employment lawyer. I want to represent employees. What is a good pre-law major?
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Answered on March 16, 2017
Here's the thing - unlike Med school, there aren't a lot of prerequisites you need to be a lawyer. You need to be able to read and write....
Can my landlord do this?
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Answered on March 15, 2017
Wait, why is your son not allowed to play outside? Your landlord cannot restrict your child in that manner. Families with children are a protected...
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Can a landlord raise my rent cause his taxes are due
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Answered on March 15, 2017
Well, yes and no. Yes, your landlord can raise your rent (assuming you aren't on a lease or live in a rent-controlled unit), but your landlord...
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When suing a business do I serve summons and complaint to the business direct?
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Answered on March 14, 2017
No. The business has to be served through its registered agent for service of process. Luckily, that's public information, and readily accessible...