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Can I file a lawsuit for not getting paid?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 30, 2013

Yes, you can sue. You can also retain legal counsel to write a demand letter to the agency and the family you worked for. Upon quitting, if...

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California labor law says licensed engineers are exempt from overtime pay. what about non-licensed engineers?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 28, 2013

Whether a worker is exempt or nonexempt depends on their duties. It would be wise to retain legal counsel to discuss the duties of the...

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What rights do I have after informing my employers of sexual harassment? (My consequences of doing so cannot be legal)

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 28, 2013

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many offer a free initial phone consultation. If you complained about sexual harassment in the...

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My employer shut down business and did not provide paycheck due for that pay period and the remaining amount.

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 28, 2013

You and any other employee who is owed wages including any earned and unused PTO or vacation pay is owed those wages plus one day's pay for each...

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After the conference, my ex-employer wants to settle for more than owed me including all penalties regarding my overtime claim.

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 28, 2013

The consequence to the employer if they lose, is that if they don't pay what is found to be owed, they can appeal within 10 days if they post a...

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I work for a large dental company one day a week. I am being told that I need to switch to being incorporated.

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 27, 2013

The company probably wants you to incorporate to protect their assets in the event of liability. To incorporate, call an attorney who practices...

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Is it discrimination for a private Christian university to terminate a theology professor for coming out as a trangender?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

If the professor was fired because of an issue of transgender, the termination of employment was unlawful regardless if it is a private university....

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I was employed in CA and then moved to TX. I was laid off, am I entitled to my unused vacation payout?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

CA law provides that if an employee works mostly within CA - CA law applies. CA law also provides that once vacation or PTO (not sick leave) is...

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I was fired while on disability, is this legal? Can I file for a lawsuit due to wrongful termination?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

Call an employment law attorney to discuss more facts which are needed to analyze your situation. It is unlawful to discriminate against an...

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Company laying off people, can they make me sign a document to receive a package but then not pay for my vacation i didnt use?

Kristine's answer | Answered on September 20, 2013

California law provides that once vacation or PTO (not sick leave) is earned - it is owned/vested in the employee and cannot be forfeited. Upon...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

Can I file a lawsuit for not getting paid?

California labor law says licensed engineers are exempt from overtime pay. what about non-licensed engineers?

What rights do I have after informing my employers of sexual harassment? (My consequences of doing so cannot be legal)

My employer shut down business and did not provide paycheck due for that pay period and the remaining amount.

After the conference, my ex-employer wants to settle for more than owed me including all penalties regarding my overtime claim.

I work for a large dental company one day a week. I am being told that I need to switch to being incorporated.

Is it discrimination for a private Christian university to terminate a theology professor for coming out as a trangender?

I was employed in CA and then moved to TX. I was laid off, am I entitled to my unused vacation payout?

I was fired while on disability, is this legal? Can I file for a lawsuit due to wrongful termination?

Company laying off people, can they make me sign a document to receive a package but then not pay for my vacation i didnt use?