Questions answered by Kristine S Karila

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Can I file for discrimination on natural origin if my employer would not accept a cultural practice that we have back home? I

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

More facts are needed. It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee or employees because of their natural origin.

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I quit my job and gave my employer notice, when do I get my final check?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

CA law is as follows: If you gave at least 72 hours' notice, they must give you your final paycheck, including earned and unused PTO or vacation...

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Is it legal for employer to lay me off five days fromI returning from medical leave of absences, was out due to heart attack

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. It is not unlawful for an employer to lay you off (means there is not enough work, etc.) as long as...

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Is this legal ?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

More facts are needed. What is meant by "modified duties" and why were your duties "modified." You are not protected under Family Med. Leave...

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If defendants' counsel requests my employment records from a temp agency, do I have to sign a release?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

No. You should have been served with a Notice to Consumer and given an opportunity to object to the records.

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Can a CA employer refuse to payout commission on late payments?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

More facts are needed. Employers may require conditions to earning commissions. Your comployer's policy regarding commissions will need to be...

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What can I do about my Director changing my time clock everyday?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

It is unlawful to change your time. Employers have a legal duty to keep accurate time records of their employees. However, if you are violating...

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I’m on Workers’ Comp, company is downsizing and eliminating dept., can I be fired?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

If the company is downsizing and eliminating the department you work in - you can be laid off. If the company is retaliating against you because...

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I want to know if I need a workmens comp lawyer. I just had a meeting with my employer,and they offered me 5,000 to resigned

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

Were you injured on the job? If so, contact a workers' compensation attorney. If not, contact an employment law attorney to discuss the facts. ...

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Please help, I filed an official compliant with Human Resources about Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation.

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

In addition to the excellent advice already received, if the harassment continues, call an employment law attorney to advise. After your...

Kristine S Karila's Answers (4646)

Can I file for discrimination on natural origin if my employer would not accept a cultural practice that we have back home? I

I quit my job and gave my employer notice, when do I get my final check?

Is it legal for employer to lay me off five days fromI returning from medical leave of absences, was out due to heart attack

Is this legal ?

If defendants' counsel requests my employment records from a temp agency, do I have to sign a release?

Can a CA employer refuse to payout commission on late payments?

What can I do about my Director changing my time clock everyday?

I’m on Workers’ Comp, company is downsizing and eliminating dept., can I be fired?

I want to know if I need a workmens comp lawyer. I just had a meeting with my employer,and they offered me 5,000 to resigned

Please help, I filed an official compliant with Human Resources about Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation.