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Employee falsely punched in and out. Now she is asking for records and demanding overtime she did not earn. Any recourse?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

You should consult with an employment law attorney and find a way to have more control over your employees' time records. It is odd that you are...

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My employer has been altering mine and other employees time cards. I have a email from him admitting clocking me in and out.

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

Call an employment law attorney to discuss your wage claim. If you have a wage claim, an attorney can go back 4 years to collect unpaid wages;...

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Need to determine if I am/was missclassified as an exempt employee & should take to NLRB or litigate [former] employer.

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

For an employee to be exempt, he/she must earn at least double minimum wage (currently $9.00 per hour) and his/her duties must meet one of the 4...

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Does a "self-employed" person have any legal recourse in filing a "Claim of Exemption"?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 16, 2015

There is no claim of exemption because the judgment debtor is self employed.

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What legal rights do I have to protect myself from harassment at work from management due to whistle blowing?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 14, 2015

You have not provided any info about whistleblowing. Whistleblowing is when an employee reports their employer to a governmental agency regarding...

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Do I get compensated for ALL the overtime I've worked?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 14, 2015

Nonexempt employees are to be paid time and one-half for all hours worked over 8 in a workday or over 40 in a workweek (don't count meal period.) ...

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I was terminated and told they have seven days to provide me my final check, this is in California. Is this correct?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 13, 2015

Your employer is incorrect. Calif. law requires the employer to pay the employee's final paycheck, including any earned and unused vacation - on...

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What must an employer do to meet the requirements for changing benefits policy

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 13, 2015

Employers are not required to provide any paid vacation, but as of 7/1/15, they are required to pay up to 72 hours of paid sick leave per year. ...

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How do i collect the award from a wage claim?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 13, 2015

If the employer refuses to pay, the DLSE will send their ruling to Superior Court to get a Judgment. Then, you are on your own to try to collect...

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Can i sue my employer?

Kristine's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

You may possibly have a claim or claims against your employer. From the info you posted, it appears that you are likely an employee and not an...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

Employee falsely punched in and out. Now she is asking for records and demanding overtime she did not earn. Any recourse?

My employer has been altering mine and other employees time cards. I have a email from him admitting clocking me in and out.

Need to determine if I am/was missclassified as an exempt employee & should take to NLRB or litigate [former] employer.

Does a "self-employed" person have any legal recourse in filing a "Claim of Exemption"?

What legal rights do I have to protect myself from harassment at work from management due to whistle blowing?

Do I get compensated for ALL the overtime I've worked?

I was terminated and told they have seven days to provide me my final check, this is in California. Is this correct?

What must an employer do to meet the requirements for changing benefits policy

How do i collect the award from a wage claim?

Can i sue my employer?