Questions answered by William F. Bernard

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Can a doctor not pay me for work completed?

William's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

If you are an employee of the company/individual who is not paying you, speak to the CA Labor Board about a potential claim. If not an employee,...

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What is my next step?

William's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

You would want to see a lawyer about a whistleblower claim. It appears the customer was violating the law and your report to your supervisor about...

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Can my ex employer enforce a liability to repay severance if I file an unemployment benfits claim as stated in the gen release?

William's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Once an employer offers a severance pay benefit, federal law treats it as a “welfare benefit plan” under the Employee Retirement Income Security...

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If my employer doesn't let me go see a family member at a hospital is it illega?

William's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

You would be relegated to taking any personal time you have accrued. DISCLAMER: The information provided by WFB Legal Consulting, Inc. is...

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I have a s corporation and working as independent contract in a company through a preferred vendor of the company .

William's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

In California restraints on trade, aka non-compete agreements, are illegal and void for employees and independent contractors. Certain restrictions...

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How do I compel a Trustee to turn over Trust tax returns?

William's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Candidly, you do have certain rights. The trustee must usually provide an accounting to the beneficiaries at least one time every year....

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Are partners who take more than their % of distributions responsible for the taxes on that distribution in a LLC type Company

William's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

The Operating Agreement (I hope and assume you have one) will address taxation issues ideally. I agree with Mr. Doland. That said, the LLC can...

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Boss told me I was browner than a paper bag so I wouldn't make and she told my coworkers I was smoking seed because I'm jamaican

William's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Report incidents in writing to your Human Resources Department. Demand a copy of your personnel file. Then, see an attorney and investigate...

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Is a public entity liable for the tortious acts of it's attorney that's representing them??

William's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

Except as otherwise provided by statute, a public entity is not liable for an injury, whether such injury arises out of an act or omission of the...

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I need a lawyer but I'm not quite sure how this works?

William's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Please feel free to contact a Business Lawyer at AVVO.

William F. Bernard's Answers (2766)

Can a doctor not pay me for work completed?

What is my next step?

Can my ex employer enforce a liability to repay severance if I file an unemployment benfits claim as stated in the gen release?

If my employer doesn't let me go see a family member at a hospital is it illega?

I have a s corporation and working as independent contract in a company through a preferred vendor of the company .

How do I compel a Trustee to turn over Trust tax returns?

Are partners who take more than their % of distributions responsible for the taxes on that distribution in a LLC type Company

Boss told me I was browner than a paper bag so I wouldn't make and she told my coworkers I was smoking seed because I'm jamaican

Is a public entity liable for the tortious acts of it's attorney that's representing them??

I need a lawyer but I'm not quite sure how this works?