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Class action lawsuit for ex-employer?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

I completely agree with Mr. Kirschbaum's great answer. If you need to find a good employment law attorney in your area, I suggest you look at...

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When an employee is laid off, is the employer required by law to advise them of their rights to file for unemployment insurance?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

You raise an interesting point that is the subject of some controversy. While the law itself does not have such a requirement, the EDD has...

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I revieved unemployment benefits for 2 months while having a job, how do I tell EDD I want to pay them back?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

Just go in and tell them you want to pay back money. It is likely that when you self-report they will not penalize you. If you don't self report...

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Is it wrongful terminatin if an employer terminates an employee without following their co handbook procedure?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

I agree with my colleague. While it is possible that the existence of a progressive discipline policy can be evidence of a relationship other than...

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US employees' rights under UK insolvency law

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

This is really an international bankruptcy issue. Your right to the pay will be determined through the DLSE process. The issue will be whether...

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Where Do i report a lawyer who is doing unlawful work?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum. If this attorney is advising the client to act illegally, the State Bar of California is the place to report. ...

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I was bullied at work by my supervisor and when I finally had the courage to tell our boss they retaliated and cut my hours.

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

Mr. Byrnes has provided an outstanding response with which I completely agree. If the company you worked for had an HR department, it would have...

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UD case, Los Angeles, Motion to quash service, exported application 11/27

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

It would be inappropriate for a court to enter a default if your motion to quash service was timely filed. A default is appropriate if the...

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Responsibilities of a Judge - divorce - when a misconduct, false representation of parties and/or attorneys is highlighted?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

I agree with Mr. Daymude. It would not be appropriate for an attorney on this site to be whispering in your ear here about things your attorney...

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In California can a temp employee whos been eliminated with no good cause go straight to the UI office to file for benefits?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 26, 2012

Why not do both? To get UI benefits you have to be ready, willing and able to take new employment, and you have to actively look for a job. The...

Neil Pedersen's Answers (34260)

Class action lawsuit for ex-employer?

When an employee is laid off, is the employer required by law to advise them of their rights to file for unemployment insurance?

I revieved unemployment benefits for 2 months while having a job, how do I tell EDD I want to pay them back?

Is it wrongful terminatin if an employer terminates an employee without following their co handbook procedure?

US employees' rights under UK insolvency law

Where Do i report a lawyer who is doing unlawful work?

I was bullied at work by my supervisor and when I finally had the courage to tell our boss they retaliated and cut my hours.

UD case, Los Angeles, Motion to quash service, exported application 11/27

Responsibilities of a Judge - divorce - when a misconduct, false representation of parties and/or attorneys is highlighted?

In California can a temp employee whos been eliminated with no good cause go straight to the UI office to file for benefits?