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Salaried employee that worked 12 days straight out sick 1 weekday. 8 hrs PTO was taken, is that legal?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

More facts about your duties are needed. If you are truly an exempt employee (not determined by you or the company, but the law after an analysis...

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I am on medical leave and it's only been 4 days. I go back Tues. My job is posted on a job webste is this legal? I"m not quittin

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

If you get fired and you believe the reason is because you filed a workers' (not workman's) compensation claim or if it is because of your medical...

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What is the 'normal' severance pay in California? What can I do if this is extremely low (8 weeks for 12 years of service)?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

The law does not require an employer to pay any severance UNLESS the company has practice/policy or precedent of doing so. If so, the company...

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I was terminated from a company after 5 years of work. I was on light duty for 21/2 years Is it legal to take away vacation pay

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

Call an employment law attorney. If you earned and did not use vacation time, you own it. It is unlawful for the company not to pay it and it...

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Is there anything that states an employer can not speak offensively about homosexuals in the office?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

Your boss' conduct is very inappropriate and may be unlawful harassment/discrimination if her conduct is severe or pervasive. If there is a...

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Shall I take them to court, or accept reinstatement?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

You and your co-workers were correct in that CA law requires an employer to reimburse employees for their mileage for on the job travel. You are...

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Hello, i was recent hire at a hospital. i was sick for 2 days and was fired on the 3rd day...would i have a case?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

More facts are needed. What was the reason for termination? What is/was your illness/medical condition? If you did not get your final...

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What recourse do I have with an employer that hired me with no W4 and paid less than min wage? Am I an IT pro due $38/hr?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

Filing a claim with the Labor Commissioner is only an option. You can also retain an attorney to help you get paid. In addition to wages owed,...

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Our business is being sue by a contractor's employee, who thinks we are his employer. What can we do?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

Call an employment law attorney. More facts are needed to assess your matter. When you write "contractor," I assume you mean a construction...

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Can a California Private Christian School legally require an employee to have their children attend the school or lose job?

Kristine's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

California Labor law provides that an employer cannot require an employee to purchase anything as a condition to employment. As such, it appears...

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Salaried employee that worked 12 days straight out sick 1 weekday. 8 hrs PTO was taken, is that legal?

I am on medical leave and it's only been 4 days. I go back Tues. My job is posted on a job webste is this legal? I"m not quittin

What is the 'normal' severance pay in California? What can I do if this is extremely low (8 weeks for 12 years of service)?

I was terminated from a company after 5 years of work. I was on light duty for 21/2 years Is it legal to take away vacation pay

Is there anything that states an employer can not speak offensively about homosexuals in the office?

Shall I take them to court, or accept reinstatement?

Hello, i was recent hire at a hospital. i was sick for 2 days and was fired on the 3rd day...would i have a case?

What recourse do I have with an employer that hired me with no W4 and paid less than min wage? Am I an IT pro due $38/hr?

Our business is being sue by a contractor's employee, who thinks we are his employer. What can we do?

Can a California Private Christian School legally require an employee to have their children attend the school or lose job?