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I need representation this Friday, 9/3, in San Francisco to fight my ex-employers for unemployment. Is my case valid? Help!
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Answered on September 30, 2014
I am assuming that you are seeking representation for a hearing in front of the Administrative Law Judge. Typically attorneys charge for that...
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CA worker with 20+ years at job terminated without notice after change in ownership. Is there a case for wrongful termination?
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Answered on September 29, 2014
As an "at will" employee, she can be terminated for any reason, even if unfair or unethical, unless the substantially motivating reason for the...
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Am I entitled to waiting time penalty?
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Answered on September 29, 2014
You may be. Waiting time penalties apply if the failure to pay is "willful" which simply means that the employer should owe you if there was no...
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Should I file a lawsuit against my former employer? I was promoted to mgmt,and was never properly trained on my duties but fired
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Answered on September 18, 2014
As an "at will" employee, you can be terminated by an employer for any reason, including unfair or unethical reasons, as long as the substantially...
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Workplace Misconduct
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Answered on September 18, 2014
Additionally, thinking for the future, you may wish to make a police report as a precursor to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. You need to...
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Termination of pregnant employee in California
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Answered on September 18, 2014
She will probably have a prima facie case of discrimination if you terminated her at this time, which means, she will be able to show that she was...
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Is it legal for an employer to offer raises for performance and then retract them? This is the third time this has happened.
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Answered on September 18, 2014
Yes it is legal. Moral or ethical is another story, but the law allows immoral and unethical employers. Your feelings are probably well justified.
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If an employee got hurt on the job over 2 years ago, how long does the employer have to keep them "on the books" as an employee?
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Answered on September 17, 2014
There is no one answer to this. It depends on the employer, employee, and the situation. An employer may wait for however long it takes for an...
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Being held past break, by higher up. and getting in trouble by somebody in between.
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Answered on September 17, 2014
Keep in mind that you are an at will employee (presumably) who can be terminated for any reason or no reason as long as it is not an illegal...
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Am I obligated to refer clients to one of my employers?
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Answered on September 17, 2014
I do not know if you have contracts with these multiple companies, or the type of "employment" you have with these multiple companies, which makes...
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