Will worker compensation lawsuit affect future employment opportunities? Filed WC suit against former employer over 10 years ago
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 21, 2014
Most likely you have nothing to worry about. Workers comp claim is not something that anyone would hold against you. It's not really a lawsuit but...
Archived
What are my rights as a misclassified independent contractor?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 19, 2014
Generally, whether you were a contractor or an employee depends on a number of factors, the main of which is the degree of control over which the...
Archived
Will I be sued if two of my employees have had a complaint filed against them for sexual harassment at work, by a 16 yr old.
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 18, 2014
First, you should definitely get an attorney to advise you on the best course of action under the circumstances.
Secondly, under the law you...
Archived
Labor board vs civil court
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 18, 2014
Labor commissioner is faster and it's also free. Generally, if you have a smaller claim (under $10-$15k) labor board is the way to go. If you have...
Archived
What if the reason given to EDD for my termination from work differs from the reason I was given?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 17, 2014
You should send in a request for appeal hearing, briefly describing that whatever you have done does not rise to the level of misconduct within UIC...
Selected as the best answer
Archived
Should I Drop a Race Discrimination Cause of Action?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 16, 2014
The counterclaim is unlikely and the standard for the "malicious prosecution" claim is very high and it's very rarely met. To make sure no one...
Archived
Can my employer be liable for the defaming actions of my supervisor? Can I claim damages from either?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 15, 2014
Hello,
Whether you can make a claim for defamation depends on (1) the specific accusation; and (2) evidence of "malice" which, under the law,...
Can I sue Safeway?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on June 15, 2014
Hello.
The first main question is why your son fell. Was there a condition on the floor that caused his fall (i.e. wet floor, slippery...
Archived
If a doctor wrote a letter to my job for my limations with me awaiting to have a hip replacement. Could my job put me on light
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on May 25, 2014
The answer to your question depends on a number of factors, including the size of the company you work, the availability of the vacant positions...
Archived
Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in CA?
Arkady's answer
|
Answered on May 24, 2014
Hello,
Like Mr. Molinaro suggested in his answer, if you don't have any complications and you were not significantly harmed by not having not...