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Is it legal for my employer to make me settle for a fraction of amount of unpaid overtime spanning back 8 years?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
I don't know how an employer can "make" you settle a legal claim for any amount of money. Whether to settle or not is your choice. If you do not...
Can my employer force me to room with another coworker if I am willing to pay for my own room?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
Generally, employers have the legal right to impose any conditions on an employee which is not unlawful. Asking an employee to share a room with a...
Is company liable when a contractor gets into a car accident when performing a work-related tasks?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
If you are an employee who gets in an accident while providing a service for your employer, the employer definitely will be held liable, as well,...
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Independent Contractor or employee? Which state & who makes determination?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
This post is far too sketchy to be able to offer any opinion on whether this was an employment or independent contractor relationship. Nor is it...
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Could someone please explain the process and procedures for filing a sexual harassment /wrongful term lawsuit?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
The process starts by meeting with employment law attorneys who are experienced in representing employees. You should probably meet with a few who...
I was suspended from work but was not told for how long and to wait for a call.
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Answered on March 10, 2014
There is no time limit for how long an employer may suspend an employee. It could be days, weeks, even months, depending on many factors. If the...
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Equal Pay Act California
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Answered on March 10, 2014
No, not based on the information provided. The Equal Pay Act was passed to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender. It was not intended to...
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Can you get suspended for signing a written reprimand and not writing the rebuttal in front of your boss?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
As my colleagues have correctly stated, your boss' actions are legal. It is an example of very poor management, as most managers would have allowed...
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Can my employer have access (visually) to my prescriptions?
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Answered on March 10, 2014
You can cite the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Civil Code sections 56, et seq.) to protect your medical information. You...
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I am on probation I have a job in another statehow do I get off work pass to work out of state
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Answered on March 10, 2014
This is a question criminal defense attorneys are better suited to address than are employment law attorneys because there may be some restrictions...
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