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Can I get hired for auto sales position in California, if I have a DUI in 2013, which was later dismissed.
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Answered on April 11, 2019
First, the employer isn't supposed to ask for the information until after you have received a provisional offer of employment. Second, if the...
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In an employment discrimination case, what do YOU attorneys want that is appealing for you ? What is the magic word in a case?
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Answered on April 10, 2019
To be honest, catch phrases will often turn me off. If someone says they're being harassed at work, that doesn't help me because I have no idea...
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My child was raped, what are our rights?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
You should absolutely hire an attorney. Right now, you are going through something horrific, and something no parent or child should have to face....
My husband just received Verbal notice that his salary pay will be changed to hourly. Is this legal without written notice?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
The reasoning makes no sense, but I think I know why the statement was made. Generally speaking, employers prefer that their employees be salaried...
Can I have an arrest record without being taken into custody?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
Under Cal. Labor Code section 432.7, the question isn't supposed to be asked, and if you give an answer, it isn't supposed to be considered in...
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Back issues ?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
File a worker's compensation claim. You were obviously hurt on the job, and that's what worker's compensation is for.
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Can I sue my ex employer for firing me in the dining room of the guests of the restaurant?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
For firing you in front of a room of people? No. I can't speak to any other potential violations of law.
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What course of action in a at will state is an Employee able to do if fired
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Answered on April 09, 2019
So, unfortunately, you are now learning that California is an at-will state, and that you can be terminated for any reason or no reason, so long as...
Is there a "time" where you need to take your lunch or break? Does the 5th-hour rule apply to non-profit organizations?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
So, the break schedule looks fine. It's not ideal, as the ideal schedule has you taking your breaks in the middle of the four hour blocks of time,...
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Can I qualify for unemployment if I terminate my employment at will because of misrepresentation?
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Answered on April 09, 2019
Yeah, I'm going to agree with Mr. Pedersen here. You wouldn't qualify for unemployment (in part due to the misclassification), but you have so much...