Questions answered by Melanie Denise Popper

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I was teasing a lady at work. She complained and a harrasment complaint has been logged. I was going to apologize for it.

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

Can you share more facts on what you mean by "just teasing" so that we can evaluate whether the conduct was severe or pervasive enough to rise to...

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Can I fire an employee who is not doing a good job and just informed me that she is 6 weeks pregnant?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Unless you want to get sued for sex discrimination and pregnancy discrimination, the employee's being pregnant should not play any role at all in...

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Are there any loopholes to file a defamation of character case in California for social media posts that are over a year old?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Trade Libel is a two year claim -- the statements must injury your business or business reputation. Also, intentional infliction of emotional...

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Can my landlord be held liable for third-party criminal activity in my building?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Yes, the landlord can be held liable if the criminal conduct is foreseeable. It would depend on neighborhood, prior notice of any security issues,...

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What action can I take with a former employer for giving incorrect information to a Potential Employer?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 15, 2015

You can have an attorney draft a cease and desist letter pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1050 and 1051 re blacklisting. You can also file with the...

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Company had a party at a restaurant, one employee touched me. I reported to controler..retaliation started...now what?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

A few questions: 1) Did anyone see this happen who would be willing to confirm they saw the offensive touching? 2) Was the person who grabbed you...

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Falsely accused, discriminated against so the employer could fire me b/c they were "over staffed", now no unemployment & slander

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

So far, no. If you complained or threatened to complain about unlawful activiity you observed re patients, you could have a whistleblowing claim...

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If False Damaging Statements Are Made In Yelp Reviews Regarding My Business, Can I Sue For Defamation In California?

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

Also, note that many of the statutes of limitation for these types of suits are one year, but if the statements injure your business, then you...

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There is a co-worker who is female made sexual advances to me on three occasions when I asked her to stopped the first time.

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

You'll want to make a complaint in writing (and keep a copy for yourself) detailing the harassment, and gather names and numbers of any applicable...

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Do I have to clock in at my scheduled time??

Melanie's answer | Answered on November 10, 2015

Sounds like you have wage and hour violations under the Labor Code, but not discrimination claims. Discrimination must be based on a protected...

Melanie Denise Popper's Answers (185)

I was teasing a lady at work. She complained and a harrasment complaint has been logged. I was going to apologize for it.

Can I fire an employee who is not doing a good job and just informed me that she is 6 weeks pregnant?

Are there any loopholes to file a defamation of character case in California for social media posts that are over a year old?

Can my landlord be held liable for third-party criminal activity in my building?

What action can I take with a former employer for giving incorrect information to a Potential Employer?

Company had a party at a restaurant, one employee touched me. I reported to controler..retaliation started...now what?

Falsely accused, discriminated against so the employer could fire me b/c they were "over staffed", now no unemployment & slander

If False Damaging Statements Are Made In Yelp Reviews Regarding My Business, Can I Sue For Defamation In California?

There is a co-worker who is female made sexual advances to me on three occasions when I asked her to stopped the first time.

Do I have to clock in at my scheduled time??