Questions answered by Paul Andrew Campbell

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Is there a minimum amount of hours/days an employer must schedule you a week in California?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

My colleague is correct, just because you have been "hired" that doesn't mean your employer is obligated to schedule you. You might consider...

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Can my employer say negative thing while I'm on maternity leave?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Your employer can say anything legally as long as it is true and it is not bound by a confidentiality agreement. This seems like a situation...

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What can an ex-landlord/employer legally say when asked for reference?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Most of the time in settlement agreements involving employer disputes a neutral reference provision is included. You should review the settlement...

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Is this a failure to interview case?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Failure to hire cases are extremely difficult to prove because what makes or breaks them is the potential employer's intent. One can only speculate...

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What can I do if my employer cancelled medical benefits and terminated me while on medical leave?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

Your case requires additional information. It is possible your rights have been violated and that you have been wrongfully terminated. You need a...

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Currently on workers Comp, is it normal for an employer to force employees to work modified duty by making them work in HR?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

This issue is an accommodation issue under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) more so than a workers compensation issue. Your employer is...

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What is the minimum hours you have to be scheduled in one work day in the state of california?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

If they have changed the terms and conditions of your employment because of your pregnancy and you were seeking time off for pre-natal care you may...

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Can I sue my employer or get compensation?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

My colleagues are correct. The presumption is that you are an at will employee unless there is a written agreement to the contrary. See. Labor Code...

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Employer failing to pay wage garnish underway

Paul's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

Apparently the employer is in contempt of an earnings withholding order. A written demand for the payment that you could prove was delivered, such...

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Is it wrongful termination if my employer fires me on grounds of not doing my job correct that he has not trained me in?

Paul's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

My colleagues are correct. This would not be a wrongful termination in violation of public policy. I am not aware of a public policy or law that...

Paul Andrew Campbell's Answers (31)

Is there a minimum amount of hours/days an employer must schedule you a week in California?

Can my employer say negative thing while I'm on maternity leave?

What can an ex-landlord/employer legally say when asked for reference?

Is this a failure to interview case?

What can I do if my employer cancelled medical benefits and terminated me while on medical leave?

Currently on workers Comp, is it normal for an employer to force employees to work modified duty by making them work in HR?

What is the minimum hours you have to be scheduled in one work day in the state of california?

Can I sue my employer or get compensation?

Employer failing to pay wage garnish underway

Is it wrongful termination if my employer fires me on grounds of not doing my job correct that he has not trained me in?