They are two completely separate claims with two completely separate bases. Workers compensation provides temporary disability benefits and a...

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How do you file a claim against a city? Is there a form that needs to be filed or a specific format letter that needs to used?

The city in question must provide you with the forms upon request. Many cities put the forms on line for downloading. Be sure you have the right...

Can i sue my nieghbors for allowing -or not doing anything to prevent my ex boyfriend from using their yards as a thoroughfare ?

My colleagues are correct. Unfortunately while their assistance would be helpful to you, they are not legally bound to help you. Only if denying...

Do I have to pay higher chiropractic charges?

Oral contracts are fully enforceable. The issue with an oral contract is proving its terms in the absence of a writing. If you have some history...

I see more & more lawsuits filed against Calif. cities not only by citizens, but their own police officers as well.

The general rule of tort law liability is that one with a duty cannot be absolved of that duty by simply delegating it to another. By delegating...

In a civil limited jurisdiction case, is non-party entitled to witness fee for attending his deposition?

A witness is entitled to $35 plus 20 cents a mile for miles actually traveled both going and coming to the deposition. It can be tendered with the...

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How many hours per week must a part-time employee work in order to legally fall into the full-time category in the state of Ca.?

The other two responses have made it clear that there is no such thing as a mandatory benefit. And the full-time, part-time characterization is...

Travel andsubsistince pay in california

Your answer will be found in your company's policies, not in the law. Although an employer is required to reimburse expenses that are reasonably...

I feel I was wrongfully terminated from job after working there for over 4 years. I had never been suspended nor written up and

I agree with Ms. Spencer. Please see my response to your identical question. Good luck.

In the CMC filed by the opposing counsel, it asked for bifurcation of punitive damages from the liability phase of trial.

This is nothing unusual or strategic. It would be error to present evidence of net worth to a jury when it is considering liability. Therefore,...