If I forgot to clock in, can my employer pay me hours owed on the next paycheck or do they have to give me a manual right away?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
No, they must pay you for all hours that they know you were under their control at work. Just because you failed to clock in is irrelevant. If...
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Received warning for complaining about an 8 hour salary deduction for missing a 4 hour meeting.
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Answered on February 20, 2013
In California, an employer cannot deduct pay from an exempt employee for a partial day's absence. You also may have a retaliation claim if your...
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My sister got laid off without notice because the company became aware of a surgery she underwent two years ago , is this OK ?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
Unfortunately, an employer can terminate an at-will employee for any reason at any time as long as it doesn't violate any laws. In your sister's ...
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Is it legal for an employer to discriminate against you because you didn't earn enough in the previous year?
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Answered on February 20, 2013
Discrimination is only unlawful if it is connected to a protected characteristic such as race, religion, national origin, gender or age. An...
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Can a private company hold your check for 3 weeks?
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Answered on February 19, 2013
It sounds like you may have been classified as an independent contractor. You would need to provide more information. If you are an employee and...
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Resigning & Employer Retaliation
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Answered on February 19, 2013
You have no obligation to provide 2 weeks notice, though if you do have an employment agreement you should review it to see if there is any notice...
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Can i sue my employer and union
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Answered on February 19, 2013
If you were retaliated against for reporting safety concerns to a government agency you would likely have a whistleblower claim as well as a...
Is it legal for Home Depot to have a new policy that gives employees points when they call out sick?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
Unfortunately as an at-will employee you can be fired for any reason, including absences because of sickness. But there may be an issue with the...
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Is this call retaliation?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
You may have a pregnancy discrimination case, but you have to keep in mind that you only have one year from the date of the discrimination to file...
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I want to know if is harassment?
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Answered on February 17, 2013
Workplace harassment is only unlawful if it occurs because of a protected characteristic such as gender, race, or religion. Unfortunately, your...
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