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Been trying to get a job but when an employer runs my background a cash theft from a previous job prevents me a job offer.
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Answered on September 22, 2011
Having a criminal record will often impact your ability to obtain employment. There is no "protected status" based on criminal convictions. You...
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An employee worked 8 days straight less than 8 hrs per day
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Answered on July 20, 2011
Most employees are entitled to overtime after 8 hours in a day or after 40 hours in a week or for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day....
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What kind of paper work do i need to present my case to labor commission?
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Answered on July 20, 2011
If you haven't already, it would be a good idea to save the "resignation" text. If you have any records of hours worked and/or wages previously...
Can employer deduct pay, even bringing paycheck to zero, if employee authorizes?
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Answered on July 20, 2011
The safe answer is, No. All employees must receive at least minimum wage. If an employer reduces an employees pay to below minimum wage the...
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Do I have to provide a position to an employee who has been out on worker's comp if I have no openings.
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Answered on July 20, 2011
Refusing to put the employee back to work could subject you to a suit under Labor Code 132a, which prohibits discriminating against an individual...
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Can I pay a worker a percentage of the profits from the product they worked on, instead of a specific dollar amount or salary?
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Answered on July 20, 2011
While paying a commission or percentage of amounts sold or earned is an acceptable way to pay wages, there are a number of pitfalls that you need...
What's the difference between a forebearance and a loan modification?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
A loan modification and a loan forbearance is NOT the same thing. A loan modification is a modification of the loan terms (i.e., lower interest,...
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If I receive back wages from my employer and I am also on unemployment does that affect my unemployment award? need to report?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
The income may or may not impact your unemployment insurance claim. I presume the wages are for work performed prior to your unemployment...
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Is there a harassment/ employment right Law Attorney who would help me against Supervisor USPS?
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Answered on May 18, 2011
It is not clear what you mean by "harassment" or the reasons for your "personal family leave," therefore there is no way to determine whether your...
Can you be terminated over the phone without verbal or written notice
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Answered on May 18, 2011
As an at-will employee you can be terminated at any time, for no reason, with or without notice. The fact that the employer notified you via...
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