No, private non-profits are not exempt from punitive damages.

The company does not provide any safety training. We have no P.P.E.. What can I do? OSHA?

You certainly can complain to Cal OSHA and do it anonymously if you like. Not sure if you have grounds for a lawsuit. God forbid if you became ill,...

Do I need my own lawyer or is my company's lawyer enough?

I agree with Mr. Chen. The law is very clear that you should not be held personally liable for wage and hour violations. Unless there is some other...

My employer can not accomodate my medical leave, what should I do?

The central question is whether the leave you are requesting is a reasonable accommodation without causing an undue hardship to the company....

Husband quit his previous employement and was not paid for the last week he worked. He was an hourly, non-exempt employee.

One option your husband has is to have a lawyer write a cease and desist letter to the employer warning that if any further slanderous statements...

Do I have any ability for recourse against my previous employer?

Ms.McCall is absolutely correct. I assume this was a private employer. If you worked for a public entity, different rules would apply, but from...

Do I have any way to find factual basis that will make sense to the SPB to approve an appeal?

Unfortunately, case law is against you as well. The courts that have decided on this issue have said that employers have the right to deny...

Should I return to my job after I was told not to come in to work for two weeks because I called in sick? I dont know what to do

I am sorry you are going through this and it is disheartening to hear this is happening in an employment law firm. You clearly need to consult with...

Can I appeal this case?

Everyone has a right to an appeal. But whether it is wise to do so depends on factors we are not privy to. Presumably you had an attorney represent...

Does filing a complaint with EEOC or FEHA in CA constitute your intention to sue an employer or only to remedy the situation?

There are different processes involved, depending upon what the goal of the complainant is. If the complainant has an attorney, or acting without...

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