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My husband works for an installation company and they have begun to fine him for incomplete paper work, is this legal?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
Your question is a bit unclear if your husband is an employee (he gets a W-2), or an independent contractor (gets a 1099). If its the former, the...
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Can I quit my job for not paying my boss 1000 that a customer is responsible for?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
A couple of things - first, you are not required to work for anyone at any time, ever. This is an at-will state, and so you can quit your job at...
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In California do employers have to notify employees and/or obtain consent of employees to monitor business calls?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
For the customers - absolutely not. Cal. Penal Code sections 632 and 632.7 prohibit recording phone calls without permission. For employees, it's...
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How can I find out if I have a discrimination case?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
Contact an attorney who specializes in discrimination and/or civil rights law. The Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in places open...
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How can a plaintiff in proposed Class Action use existing binding precedent to force a Summary Judgment?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
To answer your question - no. There is a one-way intervention rule as it relates to class actions. Basically, until the class is certified (and the...
How would I go about suing Starbucks for discrimination, as a CUSTOMER?
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Answered on October 27, 2016
Well, the first thing you would have to do is hire an attorney - check out this site for attorneys near you. California has some pretty strong...
I forgot to include a Summons with my Cross-complaint. What do I do?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
You can submit the summons by itself.
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What sec. of the California Labor Law states that it's required to set forth the compensation (specifically pay) for employees?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
That's kind of a broad question, because you are covering a lot of ground in one question. However, if I wanted a good short version of California...
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How far back can in employer go for background check?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Typically, an employer can only go back 7 years. So, you should be fine, but if not, contact an attorney through this site or cela.org, and go over...
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Are employer allowed to deduct breaks from your paycheck.?
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Answered on October 26, 2016
Short answer - no. Longer answer - it sounds like your employer is trying to account for the fact that meal periods are supposed to be...