Questions answered by William F. Bernard

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If I want to serve discovery to a pro se litigant, do I follow the same steps as serving it to a lawyer?

William's answer | Answered on October 24, 2016

Serve the litigant. He/She is responsible for knowing the rules as if represented by an attorney, as are you. Use a 3rd party service and have that...

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Is it considered retaliation, if my boss told me that I will not be getting a raise while receiving a written warning for false

William's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

No indeed. Retaliation is premised on employment actions subsequent to reporting illegal/protected activity. To establish a prima facie case of...

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Is this a discrimination?

William's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

Legally, the term “discrimination” covers only actions that are taken against people because they belong to certain protected classes. To...

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How should one go about collecting unpaid wages....

William's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

Please refer to this guide for future reference to supplement what's been said. Thank...

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In Orange county, CA. can a custodial single mother give power of attorney and custody of her children to a neigboor friend?

William's answer | Answered on October 19, 2016

Guardianship application through the court system and/or social services are the options. Stay away from the internet DIY programs. They can be...

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I was illegally detained recently by local law enforcement and want to know if I can collect damages.

William's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

Speak to a Civil Rights lawyer in your area and bring a copy of police report as well as any available witness statements. The attorney will...

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I overslept and didnt make it to work but i did call manager znd let him know, can i get fired for no show

William's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

Employment in CA is at-will--meaning you can be fired for any reason at any time, short of a valid contract to the contrary or a violation of your...

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Is it best to hire an attorney do negotiate severance packages?

William's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

I would certainly hire a lawyer to: (1) get the best package I could, and to (2) exclude any waiver of rights in a severance disguised as a...

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Can you change an employee's hourly based on the different positions/work they are doing?

William's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

Unless there is a contract to the contrary, and absent any discriminatory animus, an employer may change an employee's rate of pay. See also for...

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Does my employer owe me wages for overtime? hourly?

William's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

Familiarize yourself with the criteria at this link please. Thank...

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

If I want to serve discovery to a pro se litigant, do I follow the same steps as serving it to a lawyer?

Is it considered retaliation, if my boss told me that I will not be getting a raise while receiving a written warning for false

Is this a discrimination?

How should one go about collecting unpaid wages....

In Orange county, CA. can a custodial single mother give power of attorney and custody of her children to a neigboor friend?

I was illegally detained recently by local law enforcement and want to know if I can collect damages.

I overslept and didnt make it to work but i did call manager znd let him know, can i get fired for no show

Is it best to hire an attorney do negotiate severance packages?

Can you change an employee's hourly based on the different positions/work they are doing?

Does my employer owe me wages for overtime? hourly?