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What do I do if I left my job on disability for Rheumatoid Arthritis and I have been cleared to return but my employer refuses?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

Your employer may very well be violating the law and your rights. If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to discriminate or...

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How do I handle an executive that cusses me out and humiliates me? I have spoken to HR and nothing has been done

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 18, 2016

It is not unlawful for an employer, boss, etc. to be rude, unprofessional, cuss, etc. unless the harassment is either "severe or pervasive" AND is...

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My hours cut significant but new hiries give 40hrs and the reason is business slow.

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 18, 2016

An employer can cut an at-will employee's hours as they please as long as they are not doing so because of unlawful discrimination or retaliation. ...

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Ex-Employee loan unpaid

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 18, 2016

You may want to consider hiring an employment law attorney to send a demand letter to the former employee asking for repayment of the loan (plus...

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What to do with discrimination against my accent?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to harass you or discriminate or retaliate against you because of your national...

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How do I explain to an employee who is pregnant in regards to cut back hours??

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Consult with an employment law attorney to make sure you are not violating any of California's strict labor laws. As long as you treat the...

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Should I plan a meeting with my employees in regards to an employee being pregnant at work?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Consult with an employment law attorney. It is better to be informed about the laws regarding pregnant employees instead of finding out after one...

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What can I do if my boss doesn't want to give me my workers comp information and has been ignoring me?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Your employer is not only required to carry workers' compensation insurance, but to provide the forms and other info to you upon request and also...

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Looking for a California Employment and Labor attorney who works with avvo's fixed rate services.

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

Many of the employment law attorneys on Avvo.com offer phone consultations. Since you will be needing advice as to how to respond/defend the DLSE...

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Can I get fired because of health issue?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 16, 2016

Your husband should consult with an employment law attorney. If his employer had 5 or more employees, they had a duty to attempt to "reasonably...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

What do I do if I left my job on disability for Rheumatoid Arthritis and I have been cleared to return but my employer refuses?

How do I handle an executive that cusses me out and humiliates me? I have spoken to HR and nothing has been done

My hours cut significant but new hiries give 40hrs and the reason is business slow.

Ex-Employee loan unpaid

What to do with discrimination against my accent?

How do I explain to an employee who is pregnant in regards to cut back hours??

Should I plan a meeting with my employees in regards to an employee being pregnant at work?

What can I do if my boss doesn't want to give me my workers comp information and has been ignoring me?

Looking for a California Employment and Labor attorney who works with avvo's fixed rate services.

Can I get fired because of health issue?