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I had an employee and after I fire him he sue me cause he said he got injured but he never tell any body he never miss any day

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

If he claims he was injured during the course and scope of employment, he may file a workers' compensation claim. Hopefully, you carried workers'...

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Can the owner of the company demote my position while I have an open case for workers compensation ?

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee because she is pregnant, needs related leave or because she filed a workers' compensation claim....

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I have a 1099 wanting comm for six months after fired. They went to labor board. What should I bring to hearing

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

Consult with an employment law attorney. A phone consultation may be worthwhile. It appears that the Labor Commissioner's office believed that...

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NON DISCLOSURE SETTLEMENTS. Is there any way a party in 1 action can prevent a non disclosure civil settlement before it is fina

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 25, 2015

In most cases, the court does not finalize the settlement. Signatures by the parties to the settlement agreement, finalize it. You can require...

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Should I email a hostile employee to fire them or hold a meeting?

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

Consult with an employment law attorney. Of course, you can fire an employee for falsifying time cards. However, because the employee is...

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I gave 2 weeks notice that I was resigning from my position,

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

Because you gave at least 72 hours' notice of quitting, your employer was legally required to provide your final paycheck, including any earned and...

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I was offer a job where I will get paid cash money, my question is can I go back to work after settling by stipulation and award

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

Your question is unclear. You may want to re-post with more detail or call an employment law attorney to discuss.

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Worked for company for almost 6 years 2009 to 2015. Was fired because name is on Medi-cal ineligible list.

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

Unless you had a written contract which states you will be employed for a set period of time, you were an at-will employee. As such, your...

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Do I need an employment attorney?

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

You should receive pay for the hours of orientation at the rate they told you that they would pay - in at least minimum wage ($9.00 per hour.) ...

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When an employer terminates an employee for employee theft may the employer withhold pay?

Kristine's answer | Answered on January 23, 2015

No. Upon firing an employee, the employer must pay the employee for all wages earned as well as all earned and unused PTO or vacation pay (not...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

I had an employee and after I fire him he sue me cause he said he got injured but he never tell any body he never miss any day

Can the owner of the company demote my position while I have an open case for workers compensation ?

I have a 1099 wanting comm for six months after fired. They went to labor board. What should I bring to hearing

NON DISCLOSURE SETTLEMENTS. Is there any way a party in 1 action can prevent a non disclosure civil settlement before it is fina

Should I email a hostile employee to fire them or hold a meeting?

I gave 2 weeks notice that I was resigning from my position,

I was offer a job where I will get paid cash money, my question is can I go back to work after settling by stipulation and award

Worked for company for almost 6 years 2009 to 2015. Was fired because name is on Medi-cal ineligible list.

Do I need an employment attorney?

When an employer terminates an employee for employee theft may the employer withhold pay?