Can my lawyer receive my full settlement and do all the distributions when it was not given a choice to receive funds
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Answered on December 10, 2024
The written fee agreement you entered into with your attorney should outline the way money from a settlement is to be distributed. It is important...
Can an employer discuss your medical or performance in front of other employees without your consent
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Answered on December 10, 2024
let's start with the thought that none of this is something that you have standing to complain about. Only the employee whose medical privacy is...
How can I get my files from my long time attorney who passed away. ?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
The California State Bar Association has a department that deals with deceased and incapacitated attorneys and the winding down of their offices. ...
In a sexual harrasment termination, in scenario the direct supervisor is the alleged "victim" of the "perpetrator" employee ?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
You are in a very difficult situation. Your employer has the right to terminate you even if it suspects you may be sexually harassing another. ...
I am a salary employee and was told that I can not take 10 min breaks.
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Answered on December 05, 2024
An exempt employee is not legally entitled to meal or rest periods, and those provided by the employer are at the employer's discretion. Giving...
What are the laws around restroom breaks in California?
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Answered on December 05, 2024
Generally, non-exempt employees are expected to use the restroom on their rest periods and meal periods. You are expected to limit your liquid...
Can law firms charge clients a paralegal rate for someone who passes bar and has been sworn in but is waiting for bar number ?
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Answered on December 05, 2024
Yes. Absolutely. You are getting a person who is far more qualified than a paralegal so you are getting a deal. Keep in mind that paralegals do...
When a case is closed is the client entitled to have a copy of the legal file or whatever records the Attorney had created?
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Answered on December 05, 2024
You are not wrong. Request a full copy of your file, including the things you seek. If documents exist, they should be provided to you. Be sure...
Hey ive been operating heavy equipment for 2 month and still havent receive my raise yet?
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Answered on December 05, 2024
Most heavy equipment operators are part of a union. If you are, this is an issue to be resolved through your union. Get hold of your union...
How do I handlea hostile work environment?
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Answered on December 04, 2024
If you are facing disabling conditions because of workplace conditions, you should consider speaking to a workers compensation attorney. Hostility...
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