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Entitled to Overtime Pay ?

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

Based on what you have provided, you may very well be owed overtime plus interest plus attorneys' fees and maybe waiting time penalites of up to...

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I began negotiating a better severance deal with my Co. It's been a week and Pres. only said he received it. What now?

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Severance agreements are not required to be offered by your employer unless there is a contract or policy of doing so. I strongly advise you to...

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I living la ca, city of industry, my boss alway late for payroll every single time, three day late, is that inillegal?

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

If you are self-employed and do not have any employees, you don't need to buy workers' compensation insurance. If you are an independent...

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Can I terminated for not following a company policy in which I was not trained about, or I accurately trained on?

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

If you are an at-will employee (not having a contract for a specified term), you can be fired for ANY reason as long as it is not based on a...

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Can legal action be taken on the following issue? If so, what practice of law does it fall under? Thank you.

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Based on what you have provided, there is no violation of any law, and as such, you don't have a claim which would make a viable lawsuit. If the...

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How can one defend against a professional plaintiff who sues small markets for minor ADA violations (i.e, 34" wide rows v. 36")

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Unfortunately for you, these cases are difficult to win if you were not in compliance with ADA in any way. These "professional" plaintiffs and...

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I left a company, hired a former coworker, no soliciting took place while at the former employer, now being threatened with

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Call an employment law attorney to discuss this matter. If your former employer is just threatening to file a lawsuit, a letter from an...

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My husband and I had an altercation at his work place. Can his employer fire him for that? When it was my fault?

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

At-will employees can be fired for ANY reason as long as it is not based on a protected class (age, gender, pregnancy, religion, race, etc.) or if...

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How long do I have to file a labor board complaint because of previous employer Denying my owed wages.

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

When a CA employee is laid off or fired, they must receive their final wages immediately. If you were paid the night before, I don't know what...

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Do I deserve to be paid for these hours

Kristine's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

CA law requires that employers provide the opportunity for you to take at least a 30 minute unpaid meal break if you work 6 hours or more in a day....

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