is it legal for a company like UNICOURT to post personal information about me and others that are trying to get a job but can't because when one does a search for my name on Google, my case shows up in the results. Is it legal to get paid by rich corporations like CH2M HILL and American Honda... View More 
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Lawsuits are public records. That company simply makes it easier for someone doing a search to find the public record. There can be no liability for anyone using the public record. You have no right to privacy in a public record.
Now, if you can prove that the employer is using its... View More
For some reason my work culture thinks it is acceptable to talk poorly about "white people" and the catholic religion. One individual in particular has already been spoken to about this. I even spoke to him myself and he chose to scream "Poland is anti gay and anti abortion"... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
Under California law, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, or religion are prohibited in the workplace. This includes making negative or derogatory comments about a particular race, ethnicity, or religion, which can create a hostile work environment.
If you feel... View More
For some reason my work culture thinks it is acceptable to talk poorly about "white people" and the catholic religion. One individual in particular has already been spoken to about this. I even spoke to him myself and he chose to scream "Poland is anti gay and anti abortion"... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Caucasian people can be racially harassed just the same as those of other races. Same with Catholics, same as other religions. The measure of unlawful harassment is whether the comments or conduct are so severe or pervasive so as to render the workplace hostile to you and your race and/or... View More
I lost a job by laid off due to loss my position that I have been taken absent for 3 weeks from my work because I asked the HR before I left as my mom was critical condition and passed away. Could you suit the company illegal of family absent leave law?
I worked since November 13, 2023 at... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In California, employees may be eligible for job-protected leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These laws provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons, including caring for a parent... View More
I lost a job by laid off due to loss my position that I have been taken absent for 3 weeks from my work because I asked the HR before I left as my mom was critical condition and passed away. Could you suit the company illegal of family absent leave law?
I worked since November 13, 2023 at... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Your length of service at your employer means you do not qualify for protection under the federal FMLA or the state CFRA. The length of your leave did not give you protection under any bereavement leave statute. If you worked for an employer of at least 5 employees, the Fair Employment and... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In California, if a department has filed a motion to dismiss with the State Personnel Board (SPB) before a pre-settlement conference, you may still have the option to withdraw your appeal from the SPB and file a lawsuit in court instead. However, there are some important considerations:
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They switched me from what I knew for years to another position and I can't seem to grasp the content.
answered on Mar 28, 2024
You will likely qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. When you are terminated for not doing your job up to the expectations of your employer, you are not disqualified from benefits. However, if you were terminated for misconduct you could be disqualified. Misconduct connotes an... View More
They switched me from what I knew for years to another position and I can't seem to grasp the content.
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Under California law, eligibility for unemployment benefits primarily depends on the reasons for termination and not on age. If you're let go because you're unable to adapt to new job requirements, especially after a significant change in your role that you've been unable to master... View More
As a full-time employee in California, I was promised a performance bonus, half guaranteed if I was still on payroll by 31/12/2023, and half based on performance/objectives. However, due to financial constraints, my employer can't pay the bonus this month (with the assurance it will be paid... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
In California, when an employer promises a bonus tied to your employment or performance, that promise can often be considered a binding contractual obligation, especially if it's documented or if there were clear verbal agreements and understandings. If the bonus was guaranteed provided you... View More
An email last March 8th says I will be paid March 9th but I wasn't. I received an email March 27th and says that it was processed late and I should get paid April 5th. Obviously, they lied when they said it was approved and i should get paid March 9th. Why is that okay?
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
Under California law, employers are required to pay final wages to seasonal or temporary employees either immediately upon termination or within 72 hours if the employee resigns without giving notice. If the last day of work was February 21, 2024, and the payment was delayed beyond these... View More
An email last March 8th says I will be paid March 9th but I wasn't. I received an email March 27th and says that it was processed late and I should get paid April 5th. Obviously, they lied when they said it was approved and i should get paid March 9th. Why is that okay?
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Because you were a government employee, you are not covered by the California Labor Code that has the provision that requires an employer to pay you on your day of termination. The FLSA governs your employer's legal duties to you, and it does not have a similar provision.
Good luck to you.
I went home sick and found out he took all my it admin rights away from me which is my entire job duties without telling me and then also posted my exact job online looking for interviews but has yet to say anything to me. He singles me out and is always micromanaging me and putting me down. he is... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
Under California law, what you are experiencing may be considered workplace harassment, especially if your boss's actions are based on discrimination regarding your sexual orientation or any other protected class. California is known for its strong laws against workplace harassment and... View More
I went home sick and found out he took all my it admin rights away from me which is my entire job duties without telling me and then also posted my exact job online looking for interviews but has yet to say anything to me. He singles me out and is always micromanaging me and putting me down. he is... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
Unless you can establish that you are being treated this way because you are a member of a protected class of people or because you engaged in some kind of legally protected conduct, there is likely no recourse for you. Absent these unlawful motives, bosses are allowed to be bullies, to single out... View More
Displacement question as it relates to March 15 and Ed Code.
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
Under California education law, teachers typically receive notice about potential displacement due to layoffs or reassignments by March 15. This deadline is in place to ensure that educators have adequate time to prepare for the changes to their employment status for the next school year.... View More
I was let go from my job and our paystubs and w2s were given thru a website, which i have been removed from being able to access anything from. I have been in contact with my previous manager multiple times and she has asked the owner to send an email to me with a link to log into the site, but he... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In California, employers are required by law to provide access to your W-2 forms and paystubs. Even after employment has ended, you retain the right to access these documents, as they are crucial for tax reporting and personal records. If your access to these documents through the employer's... View More
I'm considering developing a software plugin that operates in the same space as my employer's software but has distinct functions. It would be part of a pipeline step for deployment or pull requests and could run before or after my employer's software, offering different... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In California, the law generally favors employees in disputes over intellectual property, especially if the work is created on your own time without using company resources. However, specific employment agreements and non-compete clauses could impact your situation. You should carefully review your... View More
I'm considering developing a software plugin that operates in the same space as my employer's software but has distinct functions. It would be part of a pipeline step for deployment or pull requests and could run before or after my employer's software, offering different... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
The terms of any agreements you have signed with your present employer would be key to the answer to this question, and you should not proceed based on short answers provided on the internet from attorneys who are not allowed to see the whole picture. If you think your plug in will have... View More
There are 2 checks that equal 600.00. I'm now a single father of 3 minor children and could sure use the financial help
have 3 minor children
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Under California law, you are entitled to recover any wages, including vacation pay, owed to your late wife at the time of her passing. Employers must pay these amounts to the deceased employee's next of kin or through the estate. You should reach out directly to her employers to inform them... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
The Labor Code is the law. Companies must follow the law. Company policy NEVER prevails over the law.
Expenses paid by an employee when needed to carry out their duties for the employer must be reimbursed. The law requires those reimbursement to be paid in a reasonable period of time.... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Under California Labor Code Section 2804, an agreement between an employer and an employee to waive any part of the rights afforded to employees under the labor laws of California is generally deemed null and void. This means that if a company policy seems to infringe upon the rights provided by... View More
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