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My manager laid me off after I confronted her about tip jar that I was only given 3 dollars out of when I saw 100 dollar bills
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Answered on October 27, 2015
If the tips in the tip jar were meant for you and the other server and the employer was keeping them, that is illegal. Therefore, it would also be...
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Can i sue a company if they haven't paid me?
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Answered on October 27, 2015
It is not clear whether you were an employee or an independent contractor from your post. If your pay is being reported via tax form 1099, it would...
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Do I have to pay back my relocation?
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Answered on October 27, 2015
If you do not pay or cannot work out a settlement, the company may sue you for breach of contract. You may have possible defenses if you can...
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My employment agreement is at will and states either party can terminate without any reasons or notice. Can I file a law suit?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
The at-will presumption merely means employers do not need a good or fair reason to fire an employee. But it does not give employers the right to...
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Hi, a friend of mine was recently fired ("reorganization") after more than 30 years at the age of 64.
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Answered on October 26, 2015
You have not stated any legal grounds for which your friend would have legal recourse. It is not unlawful for an employer to lay people off when it...
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Someone I hired as an independent contractor filled out an application for Workers Compensation. What can I expect now?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
A big mistake many employers make is thinking that they get to choose what to call people who provide services for them and if they get them to...
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Was I wrongfully terminated?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
The answer to your question depends on whether you were eligible for protection under the FMLA (in California, the CFRA) or if your injuries were...
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Do I have a case?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
This is not a recognizable form of illegal discrimination. To be illegal, denial of service must be because of a characteristic protected by law,...
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Is this illegal for an employer to do?
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Answered on October 26, 2015
Is it unfair? Sure. Is it illegal? No. The nephew is fortunate, he is family. If his uncle wants to treat him special, he has the legal right to do...
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Can a employer withhold my final check because I quit without giving notice?
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Answered on October 23, 2015
This employer was required to pay you within 72 hours after you quit without notice. Failure to do so subjects the employer to waiting-time...
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