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In California . I was told Friday was my last day of work but that my termination date / final paycheck was in 2 weeks . legal?
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Answered on March 12, 2017
If they do not pay you through March 24, then your employer will owe you 14 days of waiting time penalties for failing to provide you with your...
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DoL website: "Discrimination complaints must be filed... within 90 days of an alleged adverse action."
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Answered on March 12, 2017
An adverse employment action includes firing, suspension, loss of promotion, demotion, a reduction in pay or benefits, or an adverse change in...
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Is it illegal to ask an employee if they need to be on disability because they took their child to the doctor ?
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Answered on March 10, 2017
Under California has paid sick leave law, you are entitled to take up to 24 hours of paid sick leave each year. Sick leave can be used to allow you...
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What should I do in regards to my employer requesting that I sign an employment contract 4 months after I began work?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Your employer can change the terms of your employment at any time, but your employer cannot apply those changes to wages, salary or commissions...
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Do I get paid an hour for not getting my lunch when I work over a 6 hour work day.
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Answered on March 08, 2017
As a result of refusing to provide you a lunch break, your employer is required to pay you one hour of additional wages for every day you do not...
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Can you receive unemployment benefits if you quit your job because of unfair labor practices
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Answered on March 06, 2017
Speak to an attorney before you consider quitting your job. Based on what you've described, you have, at a minimum, a claim for damages for missed...
Is it illegal, if my supervisor tells me to clock out from work before returning work keys?
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Answered on March 04, 2017
You probably have a valid claim here. Obviously, your individual damages are fairly small. A class-action is a possibility, but they are complex...
Haven't been paid my last two checks
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Answered on March 04, 2017
You are entitled to a penalty of one day of wages for every day that your paycheck is late. Unfortunately, there is a 30 day maximum, so the...
Constructive Discharge via employment suspension
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Answered on March 04, 2017
You would have a valid whistleblower claim if your employer has reduced your wages and placed you on suspension in retaliation for making a...
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Question concerning California Exempt Labor Law
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Positions such as yours are often misclassified. Although there are a number of requirements for the administrative exemption, the determining...