Questions answered by Kenneth Lewis Swenson

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I work under the table and my boss owes me over $3,300 and he insists that i keep working what do i do?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2009

You should contact the Labor Commissioner about your problem. For contact information, see http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm.

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I am in a sexual harassement case at work. They have 3 statments that match mine and still do not want to fire the guy.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2009

Under federal anti-harassment law, an employer enjoys reasonable discretion in imposing discipline on an employee accused of sexual harassment. ...

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Can an employer log into a personal email account the day after termination?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 19, 2009

It sounds like you are still gathering information about what happened. The fact your logon was known and the termination was personal does not...

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How should I handle this?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 18, 2009

You did not say whether you got the driver's name. Assuming you did, you may wish to make a police report. The driver may have to pay restitution...

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My job is incorrectly trying to file me as an independent contractor to my disadvantage, what can I do to be filed as an employe

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 18, 2009

Misclassifying you as an independent contractor will not only cause you problems but may also expose your employer to massive fines and penalties. ...

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Can an employer grill a worker for over an hour on something the employee didn't do.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 18, 2009

You don't have a case because nothing happened to you; it happened to your son. Whether your son has a case depends on the particulars of state...

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Can attorney violate attorney-client privillage?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 14, 2009

If an actual conflict of interest exists, the attorney has the duty to inform the court in a manner which preserves the attorney-client privilege. ...

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Can an employer log into a personal email account the day after termination?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 14, 2009

How do you know your former employer logged into your email and forwarded the message and why do you think your former employer wanted to reveal...

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I was hit from behind by a woman who was cited for inattention.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 14, 2009

You should consult with a personal injury attorney in your area before making the decision to represent yourself in small claims court. If you do...

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Can I file a libel/slander lawsuit??

Kenneth's answer | Answered on April 13, 2009

Under California law, defamation requires the publication of a false and unprivileged statement about you, which causes some injury to your...

Kenneth Lewis Swenson's Answers (556)

I work under the table and my boss owes me over $3,300 and he insists that i keep working what do i do?

I am in a sexual harassement case at work. They have 3 statments that match mine and still do not want to fire the guy.

Can an employer log into a personal email account the day after termination?

How should I handle this?

My job is incorrectly trying to file me as an independent contractor to my disadvantage, what can I do to be filed as an employe

Can an employer grill a worker for over an hour on something the employee didn't do.

Can attorney violate attorney-client privillage?

Can an employer log into a personal email account the day after termination?

I was hit from behind by a woman who was cited for inattention.

Can I file a libel/slander lawsuit??