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I gave my employer 3 business day notice when I resigned. They told me I had to wait for my last check.

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

No, it is not legal. An employer is required to have the employee's final paycheck, including any earned and unused vacation or PTO (not sick...

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Can i make a case for harassment or wrongful termination without discriminatory motives or protected classes at play?

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

If the harassment was not BECAUSE of a characteristic protected by law (age over 40, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, disability, etc.) and not...

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Employment Lawsuits - Perception???

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 29, 2014

Whether you have filed a claim against a former employer is almost always a question that will come up and you are required to answer the question...

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Do I need an attorney for wrongful termination? Previous employer delayed my final check by 30 days,

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 27, 2014

You may be owed 30 days' pay as waiting time penalties plus your former employer "shall" by law, pay your attorney to collect the penalties. ...

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Can you win a sexual harassment case against a former employer in arbitration if you never filed an internal complaint?

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

Every case is different because every case has different facts, evidence, witnesses, credibility, etc. Call an employment law attorney to...

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Worked for a corporate company for 2 years km 1099 due to their tax issues.. i was paid base salary plus commission. .

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

If you completed all conditions to the commission plan and you were not paid the amount of commissions earned, contact an employment law attorney...

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3 wks after I told my boss I was pregnant, he changed my job, adding responsibilities and transferring me. Is this legal?

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 26, 2014

You are right to inquire about what may be illegal discrimination against you because of your pregnancy. Although you don't qualify for FMLA/CFRA...

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Can I file a gender discrimination lawsuit against my workplace because they demoted my position and preferred a male?

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 25, 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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How to make a deal with your employer, if they don't want you go to labor comission or a lawyer?

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many of us offer a free initial phone consultation. You can find contact info on Avvo.com. ...

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I've complained before, and now I feel like I can't even go to work. What are my rights about sexual harassment and missing work

Kristine's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many of us offer a free initial phone consultation. You can find contact info on Avvo.com. ...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

I gave my employer 3 business day notice when I resigned. They told me I had to wait for my last check.

Can i make a case for harassment or wrongful termination without discriminatory motives or protected classes at play?

Employment Lawsuits - Perception???

Do I need an attorney for wrongful termination? Previous employer delayed my final check by 30 days,

Can you win a sexual harassment case against a former employer in arbitration if you never filed an internal complaint?

Worked for a corporate company for 2 years km 1099 due to their tax issues.. i was paid base salary plus commission. .

3 wks after I told my boss I was pregnant, he changed my job, adding responsibilities and transferring me. Is this legal?

Can I file a gender discrimination lawsuit against my workplace because they demoted my position and preferred a male?

How to make a deal with your employer, if they don't want you go to labor comission or a lawyer?

I've complained before, and now I feel like I can't even go to work. What are my rights about sexual harassment and missing work