Does the $150k cap for damages recovery under FEHA apply to back-pay and out-of-packet expenses? Is emotional distress separate?
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Answered on December 23, 2011
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The cap only applies to a case if the the Dept of Fair Employment and Housing pursues a case on your behalf. This is the most that the...
What documents must my former employer produce upon my request?
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Answered on December 23, 2011
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Yes, under Cal. Lab. Code 226(b) & (c) you are entitled by law to these records. Make the request in writing to the custodian of those...
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If on workers comp who pays health in's. for ongoing reg health care?
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Answered on December 22, 2011
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Please read this article on my website that addresses your questions:...
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Can a California company deny reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses?
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Answered on December 22, 2011
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Generally not reimbursing an employee for otherwise reimbursable expenses due to an internally set deadline is against the law. You can...
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Hi i have been put on administrated leave from my job & its because of a customer complaint, can i get fired for that?
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Answered on December 19, 2011
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As an at-will employee you can be terminated for any reason or no reason, as long as it's not an unlawful reason such as discrimination...
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I filed 'charges' With EEOC now what?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
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As Mr. Haber pointed out, you should be really careful with the deadline mentioned in the right to sue letter. If it says that you can...
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I didn't get paid for 1 month and half (missed 3 paychecks). What legal action can I make?
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Answered on December 17, 2011
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As other attorneys pointed out, you should go to the DLSE website and fill out an initial wage claim form. The form and instructions are...
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Suspended from job for documenting.
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Answered on December 02, 2011
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To follow up on Mr. Kirschbaum's answer, it is important to know what specifically and exactly you complained about. If your complaint...
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In California, can my previous boss tell other employees why i was fired?
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Answered on November 26, 2011
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Generally, it's not illegal to advise other employees why a particular employee was terminated. The employer has a legitimate reason in...
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I signed a confidential settlement agreement with previous employer for accusations of customer data theft, can I claim Work Com
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Answered on November 24, 2011
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First, you need to look at the language of the Release that you signed. If the Release includes workers comp claims and labor law...