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I received a severance package from my employer but they want me to sign a waiver or release prior to receiving my severance pay

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

In many instances, an employer does not have to provide severance pay. When they do, they almost always have the employee sign a contract with a...

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My job assignment was given to a younger employee age 31 my age is 63. Management said they have no job for me. I'm laid off.

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 12, 2014

You may have a case if the reason or the main reason you were laid off and the younger person was not is because of age. Pertinent facts need to...

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20 weeks pregnant and I feel like my work is doing me wrong. Do I have a case???

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 11, 2014

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many of us offer a free initial phone consultation and may be able to help you at no cost to you. ...

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My employer laid me off and after two weeks still hasn't given me my final pay. What do I do?

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 09, 2014

Actually, your employer was legally required to provide your final check to you, including any earned and unused vacation or PTO (not sick leave)...

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How do I serve a wage claim on my employer? Can I mail it or must i personally serve it?

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

It depends on where you filed it. If you filed in court, you have to have it personally served by a nonparty (not you) who is over 18 years old. ...

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I need to file a wage claim from my employer. How does a demand letter works if I have the lawyer to do it?

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

If you have a valid claim and the employer has money, an attorney handling the matter is usually better than the DLSE. The DLSE can only go back...

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Is it against the labor laws 4 a employer to have you were night shift when you have a doctors note stating it's bad for you

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

Have your boyfriend call an employment law attorney to discuss. We will need to get the facts directly from him. It is unlawful to not "provide...

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Should I report it to my employer that I was sexually assaulted by a co-worker during a work function?

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

Whether you advise your employer is a choice you need to make. If you advise your employer of the sexual harassment, it is unlawful for your...

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Good day! I filed a wage claim in DLSE, I just want to know how to do settlement if we get there, what is the fair thing to do?

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 08, 2014

Filing a claim with the DLSE/Labor Commissioner is only one option and the one that can take the longest since there is an appeal process which may...

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What is the true definition of Blackmail? If an employe has done you wrong and you offer to try and resolve outside of court

Kristine's answer | Answered on December 07, 2014

An employee's assertion of his/her rights under the law is not blackmail or extortion. If you believe you have a claim against your employer or...

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