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Is it legal for a former employer of an employee to call new employer employee's and discuss former employee job performance?
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Answered on July 17, 2019
Wait. So your former employer is voluntarily calling your current employer and attacking your job performance? This isn't a situation where your...
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Is this mold case worthy of legal representation?
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Answered on July 16, 2019
There are a few firms in San Diego that handle mold issues who will be able to assist you (note: I do not work for any of those firms). Remember,...
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Can i press charges for molestation when I was 8 even though I'm 21 now?
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Answered on July 16, 2019
I'm no prosecutor, and certainly not a criminal defense attorney, but I think so. The statute of limitations is, per my understanding, 10 years,...
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What is the % the lawyer gets? 25%, 40% what is fair
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Answered on July 15, 2019
In a class action, attorneys' fees are awarded by a judge, even in settlement situations. So, typically when a class action is settled, the Parties...
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Check in the mail
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Answered on July 15, 2019
It all depends on the terms of the settlement agreement which is approved by the Court. Some class actions divide the money equally, while others...
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I quit my job because they refused to continue paying me with a check. They won’t pay me what they owe me. What can I do?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
Issue one more demand in writing, and then file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner. By law, they were required to pay you within 72 hours of...
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When answering a motion for summary judgment, do I have to prepare a proposed order?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
Unless the Judge specifically requires a proposed order in opposition, no. You should, however, also submit objections to the evidence submitted in...
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Does a prospective employer have to abide by the time constraints they set for themselves when implementing background checks?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
This is weird, and definitely not typical. Most background checks take a day or two to process, and if it takes more than three days, the employer...
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Will I still have to pay the lost amount ?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
Possibly. If you did something that was illegal, knowing that it was illegal at the time, you could be held liable for the damages caused by your...
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Should I be part of a class action lawsuit against Lyft?
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Answered on July 15, 2019
By and large, your terms of service prohibit you from joining a class action against Lyft. You can join a PAGA representative action, which is...