Questions answered by Meghan Hayes Slack

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What if the reason given to EDD for my termination from work differs from the reason I was given?

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

You should strongly consider hiring an attorney to help you in your appeal. It sounds like your situation could be easily misinterpreted and an...

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Do I need a lawyer or wait for the possible termination desision I won't know until Friday

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

If it were me, I would find a lawyer sooner rather than later. An attorney may be able to advise you on how to address this issue while you are...

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I filed a sexual harassment claim at my job and I do not feel they have handled the case professionally

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

The law does not dictate how an employer should respond to claims of sexual harassment. If the harassment continues after you complained, the...

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Pregnant and being newly hired, need advice about disclosing my pregnancy.

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

There is really no legal advice that anyone can give you other than to tell you that you do not have to tell your prospective employer about your...

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I have some questions regarding sexual hare assent in the workplace.

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

This forum is not adequate to evaluate the strength of a case. You should contact an experienced employment attorney in your area about the...

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Am I victim of discrimination?

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

It sounds like you might be. You should speak with an employment attorney in your area. Bring your contract for the attorney to review. It is...

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Can I sue my employer for the full time hours I did not get that he continually promised for 4 months?

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

Assuming that you do not have an employment contract and are not a union member, there does not seem based on the limited information in your...

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I had a verbal agreement for an hourly wage upon being hired. Now 2 weeks later they say they are lowering it, is this legal?

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

If you have an employment contract, they may be violating it. In that case, you should have an attorney review the agreement to see if they...

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We have a first year business, no tax return for the previous year to go by. How do we file lost wages being self employed?

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

Your best bet is to hire an accountant who has experience working with start ups. Most attorneys are not qualified to give advice on your taxes.

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Can an employer demand you use vacation for time off for appointments, etc. They do this without written request from employee

Meghan's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

There's no law against this. Your employer simply must comply with the terms of your employment contract (if you have one) or their vacation leave...

Meghan Hayes Slack's Answers (1042)

What if the reason given to EDD for my termination from work differs from the reason I was given?

Do I need a lawyer or wait for the possible termination desision I won't know until Friday

I filed a sexual harassment claim at my job and I do not feel they have handled the case professionally

Pregnant and being newly hired, need advice about disclosing my pregnancy.

I have some questions regarding sexual hare assent in the workplace.

Am I victim of discrimination?

Can I sue my employer for the full time hours I did not get that he continually promised for 4 months?

I had a verbal agreement for an hourly wage upon being hired. Now 2 weeks later they say they are lowering it, is this legal?

We have a first year business, no tax return for the previous year to go by. How do we file lost wages being self employed?

Can an employer demand you use vacation for time off for appointments, etc. They do this without written request from employee