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What can I do if I am being being threatened and harassed at work?

Answered 12 years ago by Christine C McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Secret recordings are illegal in California and will not be admissible evidence in any claim that you may intend. But, in candor, nothing in your post suggests that you have a viable legal claim on these facts. Your employer is allowed by the law to give you instructions, including what total about with others. Find a different job this situation is ticking down.... Read Answer
Secret recordings are illegal in California and will not be admissible evidence in any claim that you may intend. But, in candor, nothing in your... Read Answer

What can I do if I have not received my pay stubs in two months?

Answered 12 years ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Go to the nearest office of the State Labor commissioner and file a complaint..
Go to the nearest office of the State Labor commissioner and file a complaint..

What can I do if I'm getting hit on by my boss?

Answered 12 years ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Make a confidential report of harassment to the head of your department and/or the head of human resources.
Make a confidential report of harassment to the head of your department and/or the head of human resources.

What can I do if employer is claiming that I haven't worked as many weeks as I say I have but I have proof that I have?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Go to the nearest office of the California Labor Department and file a Complaint.
Go to the nearest office of the California Labor Department and file a Complaint.

If I was released to full duty and currently working, can I take a new job and not loose future benefits?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Arman Moheban (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You need to file a worker's compensation claim and application Even if you change your job you can receive a settlement for permanent disability you sustained and cost of future medical treatment.
You need to file a worker's compensation claim and application Even if you change your job you can receive a settlement for permanent disability you... Read Answer

Do I have a case if I was fired for false reasons from someone with same upper mgr position falsified information to HR to purposely get me fired?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by attorney Jonathan Howell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Jonathan Howell
Hi, You may have a claim if you can show that you were fired because of the way that you responded to his inappropriate advances. I would need to get a lot more detail before I could give you a more concrete opinion. Thanks,Jon
Hi, You may have a claim if you can show that you were fired because of the way that you responded to his inappropriate advances. I would need to... Read Answer

Can I be laid off during leave of absence?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Arman Moheban (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If your depression is work-related, then you may be able to apply for worker's compensation benefits.
If your depression is work-related, then you may be able to apply for worker's compensation benefits.

Can I be laid off during leave of absence?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Christine C McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You can be laid off or fired while you are on disability. You will have legal remedies that you can pursue if you are terminated because of your use of disability leave to which you were entitled by law.
You can be laid off or fired while you are on disability. You will have legal remedies that you can pursue if you are terminated because of your use... Read Answer

How much is the minimum wage as the onsite manager?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Legally speaking, the minimum wage for an onsite manager is the same as the minimum wage for any other worker. Usually, managers are usually paid more than that, but I'm aware of no laws saying that they must be paid more.
Legally speaking, the minimum wage for an onsite manager is the same as the minimum wage for any other worker. Usually, managers are usually paid... Read Answer

Is it considered an arrest without being detained?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Christine C McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If you were booked and finger-printed, California Department of Justice records will report that as an arrest. If no charges are subsequently filed, the arrest will by operation of law become a detention only not an arrest.
If you were booked and finger-printed, California Department of Justice records will report that as an arrest. If no charges are subsequently filed,... Read Answer

my son is getting out of usmc if he claims disability for ptsd is he or the va required to release that information when applying for a civilian or

Answered 12 years and a month ago by attorney Arthur R. Ehrlich   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Arthur R. Ehrlich
He is not required to disclose any medical information to a prospective employer.  This is especially the case if the disability would have no direct bearing on his ability to perform the job.  As an example, if he had a back injury that limited him from lifting anything over 10 pounds, he may have to inform the employer of this if the job he applied for was on the loading dock and frequently required lifting over 10 pounds. At some point in the future, he may need an accommodation for his PTSD if it interferes with his work duties.  But until then, he need not disclose this... Read Answer
He is not required to disclose any medical information to a prospective employer.  This is especially the case if the disability would have no... Read Answer

What can I do if I am being threatened with getting fired a month after I came back from an injury?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It sounds like you may have a case for disability discrimination or retaliation, if you are fired. You should talk to a local lawyer who specializes in wrongful termination and disability discrimination cases. Don't wait until you are fired to talk to a lawyer.
It sounds like you may have a case for disability discrimination or retaliation, if you are fired. You should talk to a local lawyer who specializes... Read Answer

What can I do if I am being threatened with getting fired a month after I came back from an injury?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Arman Moheban (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Unfortunately you are on your employer's black list and they will attempt to fire you and the?you need to protect yourself by retaining and attorney and if you get fired due to your injury then you receive a settlement for your injuries and penalty for firing you.
Unfortunately you are on your employer's black list and they will attempt to fire you and the?you need to protect yourself by retaining and attorney... Read Answer

How can I legally fire an employee that has been injured on the job?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Consult an attorney to assist you in developing a "bullit-proof" strategy.
Consult an attorney to assist you in developing a "bullit-proof" strategy.
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