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Can I take action against my mom's boss if he didn't let her leave work early despite an extreme kidney infection?
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Answered on February 13, 2019
So, there are a few things here. First, your mother has a potential claim under the Healthy Families Act, as California allows your Mom to seek up...
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Exempt employee clarification?
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Answered on February 13, 2019
What would happen if you don't have PTO? If your pay is docked by the number of hours you miss, then you have may have been misclassified as an...
Can your boss discriminate about the volume of your voice?
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Answered on February 13, 2019
So, if the loudness of your voice is really all about your loudness of voice, then lower your voice. But discrimination is not something that...
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Does a employer have a right to adjust your hours without your permission?
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Answered on February 13, 2019
This is a common violation of law, but a surprising one given just how illegal it is. Your employer absolutely cannot modify your hours worked, and...
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Can my employer take my overtime hours and carry them over to another week and give me 32 hours for my 2nd week of work
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Answered on February 12, 2019
It depends on how the overtime hours are counted. If the OT hours are counted one-to-one to normal hours, then that's illegal. If the OT hours are...
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Can Postmates(food delivery app) withold information of my account deactivation because of security reasons?
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Answered on February 12, 2019
Yes, they certainly can if that's allowed in their terms and conditions. Contact an employment attorney at your earliest convenience, as the...
What are my options when the opposing attorney lied to two questions asked by the judge. The judge knew he had lied.
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Answered on February 12, 2019
So, in order to file a motion to compel - the first step towards other, uglier, sanctions - you have to "meet and confer" with the opposing...
Bay Area FastTrak is charging me again when I already paid. How do I stop this and get my money back?
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Answered on February 12, 2019
Interestingly, the terms and conditions of Bay Area FasTrack does not include a requirement that you individually arbitrate your claims - which...
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Can I sue my employer for unfair hiring practices and discrimination?
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Answered on February 12, 2019
At this stage, it's hard to say. You do have evidence of disparate treatment, and a failure to promote. You also have evidence that you are a...
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Where can I find a pro bono lawyer for a veteran?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
In the area of employment law, most attorneys will take your case on a contingency fee basis. Meaning that until there is a settlement or a...