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Do I have a right to seek money from my company for forcing me to move my family from Germany to US then laying me off?
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Answered on June 01, 2016
Under California law, if nothing is written down, you would not be entitled to any recovery because you were an "at-will" employee, and your former...
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This disabled parking spot is the most accessible/nearest spot to the disabled unit I rent, is this parking spot for my unit?
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Answered on May 31, 2016
It's not entirely fair to you, but it may be the way that the complex has the parking currently situated. But the law allows you to ask your...
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What can i do about this
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Answered on May 26, 2016
If they are threatening to break into your apartment to steal from you, call the police.
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I want to go to court for sue my boyfriend.
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Answered on May 26, 2016
First, I am so sorry to hear what you're going through.
You might have a cause of action against your (ex)boyfriend because he promised to pay...
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If interrogatories are ignored, is a 3-5 day extension reasonable in light of the fact meet and confer is not required?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
Send a letter insisting on responses without any objections - if they didn't respond, all objections are waived. Then, if they don't respond, file...
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If I filed a law suit and win can I request for my employer to pay my lawyer fees, since it's their fault?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
Yes. One of the form of damages for off-the-clock cases is attorneys' fees. Additionally, most attorneys in this area take cases on a contingency...
Am I responsible in helping my employer pay audit penalty he owes for my misclassification as 1099 worker?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
Absolutely not. Under Labor Code section 2802, you are indemnified from any and all claims arising out of your employment UNLESS you knowingly...
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Can I still be sued later after I pay out a settlement with a lawyer?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
It depends on the scope of the release. If the release includes any and all claims, known and unknown - which is called a general release - you...
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Could this be considered a Wrongful Termination and Discrimination Case in the State of California?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
Maybe. Before you do anything though, contact an attorney and have them take a look at your severance agreement. Litigation is inherently risky,...
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How do I drop a case in federal court?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
File a motion to dismiss - there's a local form you can use, but also check in with the pro se clinic.