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I joined employer 'X' in Aug 2022 on H1b (transferred from previous employer). My H1b got maxed out in Dec 2023 and I moved out of country, and my employer also stopped running my payroll since then. My PERM was filed in Apr 2023, which got approved recently and now my employer is asking... View More 
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answered on May 14, 2024
It is generally not legal for an employer to ask an employee to pay for H-1B filing fees. The U.S. Department of Labor mandates that these fees should be borne by the employer, not the employee. Paying these fees yourself could potentially cause issues with compliance and affect your visa status.... View More
He has me using for work he wants the truck back but I fill if I give it back I will never get paid
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answered on May 14, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to be paid for work performed. If your former employer owes you $2300 in wages and reimbursement for the registration fees totaling $1500 and $500, you can take action to recover these amounts. You should gather any documentation you have, such as pay stubs,... View More
He has me using for work he wants the truck back but I fill if I give it back I will never get paid
answered on May 14, 2024
If the truck is not yours, you will be creating more problems by keeping it. If you are owed money for pay and reimbursed expenses, you can file an administrative wage complaint with the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or you can file a lawsuit in small claims court.... View More
I have a question about a civil limited case. I recently discovered that a summons and complaint (civil limited) were served, but not on me. It seems the process server falsely claimed to have served me at a specific date and time when I was actually about 10 miles away, parked in a garage, going... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
It's best to act now and not wait until a default judgment. Reaching out to a lawyer to submit a motion to quash the service of summons can help you address the issue promptly and prevent any negative consequences from an incorrect default judgment.
With the proof you have, such as the... View More
I have a question about a civil limited case. I recently discovered that a summons and complaint (civil limited) were served, but not on me. It seems the process server falsely claimed to have served me at a specific date and time when I was actually about 10 miles away, parked in a garage, going... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
I can't help but feel that you are going in the wrong direction. A motion to quash etc. is nothing more than fancy dance moves that do not win the lawsuit. It gives you extra time to file an answer or other response to the complaint. That's all it does for you. Are you going to waste time... View More
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