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EMPLOYMENT LAW: Departing employee - Must we include both sick and vacation pay on her last check under California Law?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

All earned and unused vacation time must be paid on the final day of employment when you fire or lay off an employee or if the employee quit and...

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Employment Separation Paperwork Not On Separation Date

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

Employers of employees in California are required to provide the final paycheck, including all earned and unused PTO - on the date of termination. ...

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I need help i feel discriminated at work!

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee because she is pregnant or needs pregnancy related leave. Call an employment law attorney to...

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Is this legal?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

There may be a violation of your rights if you were terminated BECAUSE of your pregnancy or related leave. Your employer may have terminated your...

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How long can my ex employer can hold money from me?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

You will need to contact an employment law attorney and disclose the facts of the money owed to you. Is it unpaid wages? If so, and your...

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Can I be asked to voluntarily quit while on pregnancy related disability because my leave of absence options have been used up?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

Don't quit and don't sign anything without first consulting with an employment law attorney. There are several laws that protect a pregnant...

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Need immediate help. Someone I hired wants to arrange a deal with me so they don't sue me.

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

The State of Calif. has started cracking down on employers who misclassify workers as indep. contractors, which is a misdemeanor. If you want to...

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Company did not pay for the work done.

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

You are entitled to be paid for your work. In addition, you may be owed one day's pay for each day you have to wait to be paid - up to 30 days...

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What is the average waiting period for the Labor Board to take my case to court?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

The DLSE/Labor Commissioner does not take your case to court. It has a conference/meeting with you and your former employer to determine what...

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Can I file a suit against my employer for sexual harassment and with holding vacation pay?

Kristine's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. What you have described is unlawful sexual harassment, assuming you did not invite the conduct, and...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

EMPLOYMENT LAW: Departing employee - Must we include both sick and vacation pay on her last check under California Law?

Employment Separation Paperwork Not On Separation Date

I need help i feel discriminated at work!

Is this legal?

How long can my ex employer can hold money from me?

Can I be asked to voluntarily quit while on pregnancy related disability because my leave of absence options have been used up?

Need immediate help. Someone I hired wants to arrange a deal with me so they don't sue me.

Company did not pay for the work done.

What is the average waiting period for the Labor Board to take my case to court?

Can I file a suit against my employer for sexual harassment and with holding vacation pay?