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I was recently terminated from coming off of disability after two major surgeries. Only was there a week. Do I have a claim?
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Answered on May 29, 2019
You may very well have been terminated unlawfully. It is unlawful for your employer to fire you for taking a leave for a disability. However, you...
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How to obtain my evidence submitted to PD for Sexual Harassment?
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Answered on May 29, 2019
You need to speak with an attorney immediately about preserving your ability (if it's not too late) to at least bring a FEHA claim against your...
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Is there any way a noncompete clause from California can affect a sales subcontractor?
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Answered on May 25, 2019
Covenants not to compete are invalid in California except in circumstances (the sale of a business, etc.) not applicable here. However, in...
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What are the laws about your employer contacting you while off the clock?
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Answered on May 07, 2019
You are entitled to be paid for all of your work hours. While occasional off-duty phone calls or texts are not compensable, if you are responding...
If I was a part of a union and I was terminated by my employer do I have a case for legal action?
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Answered on May 02, 2019
Your question can't really be answered without knowing the reason for your termination. If you are a union employee, and your employer did not...
Is my employer allowed to refuse to pay me for a sick day I used unless I provide a doctor's note?
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Answered on May 02, 2019
There is no clear answer to your question. There is no provision of California's sick leave law that expressly allows an employer to ask for a...
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WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THE SUPERVISOR CALLING ME A LAIR
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Answered on April 17, 2019
Fortunately for many people, it is not unlawful to be or act like a jerk. Furthermore, while untrue statements of fact that the fame your character...
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I have an employee that resigned. Does she need to sign an forms?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
No. Not only is that incorrect, it is unlawful to condition a final paycheck on the signing of a release. Your employee is entitled to a final...
Wage theft for "off the clock" work? Should I settle?
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Answered on April 07, 2019
I agree with Ms. Baker. There are too many variables here that are unknown. Did you go back four years in calculating your damages? Did you use the...
Is it legal to count a 8 hour shift as 9 hours while others who work 12 hour shifts only get the 12? Asking for nursing school!
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Answered on April 01, 2019
You are entitled to two 30 minute meal periods when you work a 12 hour shift. If you are required to work or to be on duty during those meal...