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I was sexually harassed @ work. I made a complaint & harasser was terminated and I was laid off 6 months after.
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Answered on June 20, 2014
It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who filed a sexual harassment complaint in good faith. If you believe the reason...
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What are my rights as a misclassified independent contractor?
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Answered on June 19, 2014
Whether or not you were an indep. contractor or employee depends on what your duties were and how much control, if any, the principal/employer had...
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In negotiation, does going under the labor board or unfair business acts have any bearing or difference when negotiating a case
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Answered on June 19, 2014
If you were a nonexempt employee who worked 8 hours in a workday, your employer was required to "give you the opportunity" to take at least one...
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Can my employer take away vacation pay as a way to save money because business is slow?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
No employer must provide paid vacation. However, if the employer provides paid vacation time, once the vacation or PTO (not sick leave) is...
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What's the best strategy to get severance for a no-fault layoff, when they aren't offering anything?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
CA law requires an employer to pay all wages, including any earned and used vacation or PTO (not sick leave) upon termination. If not, you will...
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How do I start a class action law suit
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Answered on June 16, 2014
A layoff means that the company terminates employment because of lack of work. People oftentimes confuse the terms "layoff" with "firing." If...
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I got fired on sat, usually paid on fri but my boss refused to pay me. Can I get compensation for the days I have to wait?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
CA employers are required by law to pay an employee's final paycheck, including any earned and unused vacation or PTO (not sick leave) on the date...
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An employer denied my WC claim . Employer stated I never worked at their company.
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Answered on June 14, 2014
If you are owed wages from the past, call an employment law attorney to discuss. Unpaid wages are separate than your on the job injury/workers'...
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Does your lunch breaks have to be documented on your time card?
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Answered on June 14, 2014
The amount of time you worked should be reflected on your time card. If you are a nonexempt employee and you work over 8 hours in a day, you...
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HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COWORKER FOR HARRASMENT!
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Answered on June 13, 2014
It is unlawful to harass an employee based on race and other protected classes. The harassment must be either severe or pervasive. From what...
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