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I need some advise ASAP concerning a case that has been filed against my former employer with the EEOC.Can you help?
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Answered on February 13, 2010
The help you are looking for will require taking up some time from an attorney, that is not something that can be addressed, generally, in this...
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My sister was terminated for a customer complaint and denied for unemployment benefits. A customer said she was rude-
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Answered on February 13, 2010
An applicant would normally not be denied unemployment benefits for a one-time customer complaint. To be denied, the employer has to show the...
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Should you be paid for driving a company truck to and from work if mandated by the company you work for
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Answered on February 12, 2010
Employees are not on the clock until they report to work. Commuting time, to and from work, is not compensable. However, if you have to drive...
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What is the role of HR in protecting an employee against a supervisor?
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Answered on February 11, 2010
Let me address some great myths held in the workplace, which are well known by those of us that represent employees. Human Resources personnel is...
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Work sick with food?
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Answered on February 11, 2010
You can complain to Cal OSHA about your employer's health and safety practices. It is illegal to retaliate against employees who make such complaints.
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My former employer is accusing me of embezzlement. I left the state before the accusation. What now?
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Answered on February 11, 2010
Most of the time, such accusations go nowhere, especially once the employer realizes it is not worth the time and money to try to collect what he...
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Can an employer punish you for not working from home while out sick?
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Answered on February 10, 2010
There is not enough information to determine whether you maybe protected under the FMLA or our disability laws. Briefly, if you are out on FMLA...
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Can I be given a final written warning without no prior written warning?
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Answered on February 10, 2010
No it is not illegal to do. There is no law that requires employers to provide a progressive disciplinary procedure. Some employers do, but even...
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Can an employer make a non-comparable offer without any prior notification.
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Answered on February 10, 2010
I'm sorry, but what do you mean by a "non-comparable" offer? I've never heard that term. Do you mean a non-compete agreement? Non-competes are not...
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Help.
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Answered on February 08, 2010
As long as the employer is not invading the employee's right to privacy, it does not matter whether the employee is on probation. A refusal to take...
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