My manager used to work at Macy's, she was getting sued for wrongful termination and so she switched to another company (mine) and now she's being protected by my company even though she has many complaints about her, even OSHA violations. Yet HR doesn't do anything about her
answered on Mar 30, 2023
It is at-will employment in CA, so yes, your manager can quit her previous job and go work for any job she likes. Whether someone is suing her is irrelevant.
employer also gives us option to take a 2nd lunch
answered on Mar 14, 2023
If your employer pays you for the time you are waiting for a customer, then there is nothing unlawful about it.
During the holidays my boss thought it was funny to refer to my Menorah as "manure". Even after I told him how rude and disrespectful that was. He began telling our guests how funny he was. And still if my religion is brought up he brings up his "funny story".
He has... Read more »
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your religion. However, more information and details need to be known about your particular case.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law... Read more »
My boss pressures us to work off the clock. He'll tell us to clock out and then tell us we need to do this and that. Sometimes, it's 5 minutes other times it's over an hour. And if we are on the clock beyond the time he told us to clock out, He gets pissy and will 'adjust'... Read more »
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Your employer is violating multiple CA Labor Codes that in turn authorize you and other employees to recover your unpaid wages and penalties. To address this issue, you have several options: (1) You can negotiate payment of your unpaid wages yourself; (2) Hire an attorney to negotiate payment; (3)... Read more »
Isn’t that against the law? I mean I know it is and don’t get me started on all the other ca laws they break
answered on Mar 2, 2023
You may have a potential claim for wrongful termination.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and thereafter may take your... Read more »
I (32M with ADHD, Autism, and Bipolar Disorder) submitted a 7 page formal complaint with evidence to HR about my boss’s behavior toward me that was causing me a lot of emotional and mental distress from being in an extremely toxic work environment last month. I was told they would investigate.... Read more »
answered on Mar 1, 2023
I am sorry this happened to you. You may have a meritorious claim for wrongful termination and discrimination. But more information would need to be known in order to fully evaluate your case.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and... Read more »
My employer uses unethical practices to close sales and I am threatened to get sent home if I don’t do these practices along side with them. Unethical practices include: using fake socials to create accounts, adding things to accounts without customer’s consent and more. I am scolded for not... Read more »
answered on Mar 1, 2023
I agree with my colleagues' responses. I suggest you consult with an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and thereafter may take your case on a... Read more »
answered on Feb 24, 2023
No. Independent Contractors do not have similar regulations.
If I work 10 hours a day one day but not over 40 hours in a week do I get paid overtime? And if I woke 10 hours a day and also over 40 hours a week do I get paid overtime each day and for the week or is it one or the other?
Ex: if I work 10 hours a day 5 days a week, how many hours overtime... Read more »
answered on Feb 17, 2023
Nonexempt employees in CA should be paid time and one half for all hours over 8 hours per day/ more than 40 hours per week per your 8-hour shift. There is one statutory exception that allows the majority of employees to vote to work 4 ten-hour workdays. If the majority of workers there at the time... Read more »
A text I sent to my manager reguarding my advancement in the workplace and my dissatisfaction in the scheduling was shared with the managers sister (also an employee) and is now causing drama and gossip in the workplace. I feel like my confidentiality was violated and I was curious if there was any... Read more »
answered on Feb 13, 2023
A text message about scheduling is not considered confidential. It maybe unprofessional and unethical to share your text message with another co-worker but it is not unlawful. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Maya L. Serkova
answered on Feb 13, 2023
More information would need to be known in order to properly advise you if you have a wrongful termination case.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer... Read more »
I feel as tho I am being treated unfairly and wrongfuly accused and then employment terminated cos of false accusations.
I had a client, whom is an alcoholic. He fell (not in my care) ONE too many times this ONE time. I get blamed for it. He fell on a Sunday night, I worked for him MWF for... Read more »
answered on Feb 13, 2023
I am sorry this happened to you. In California, all employees are considered at-will unless there is a contract to the contrary. At-will employment means the employer may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, provided it does not violate anti-discrimination... Read more »
I brought it up to my manager and he is suggesting that i just add it to my time sheet whenever i don't work 80 hours a payroll (bi-weekly). 71.25 hours of Time and a half that i was never paid for.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Nonexempt employees in CA should be paid time and one half for all hours over 8 hours per day/ more than 40 hours per week per your 8-hour shift. There is one statutory exception that allows the majority of employees to vote to work 4 ten-hour workdays. If the majority of workers there at the time... Read more »
I was employed by a security company (unarmed and hands off) for 5 months. I had to go on medical leave because of my mental disabilities and alcoholism. I know I haven't worked the 12 months to qualify for FMLA but when I went on medical leave, my boss called and said they cannot keep someone... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2023
It is unlawful to terminate an employee due to his disability. While more facts need to be known, you likely may have a meritorious claim for disability discrimination.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most... Read more »
My employer says we have a "free wellness center" for all employees, but takes $10 from every paycheck I've received for the last 6 years. Is this legal? Ive never used this "free wellness center" so why do I have to pay for something I don't use? I never signed... Read more »
answered on Feb 2, 2023
It is unlawful for an employer to deduct any money from a paycheck other than regular payroll taxes unless you have authorized those deductions in writing (such as repayment of loans, overpayment, insurance premiums, etc.)
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further... Read more »
The supervisor at my work told the foreman to only call me over the radio and not to call any of the other workers in efforts to make it sound like I am unreachable. My radio had a bad connection so it works on and off threw out the day
answered on Jan 31, 2023
More information needs to be known in order to advise if you have a meritorious legal claim or not. Keep in mind, however, that not all forms of retaliation are actionable. Retaliation is unlawful only if the act that caused the retaliation is considered to be legally protected conduct. Most forms... Read more »
I was terminated on 1/18/23 for no real reason and was given a check and then said my other half of my pay would be deposited and I’m yet to see any of my money. And the check is on hold? Is this legal?
answered on Jan 22, 2023
A willful failure by the employer to comply with the final paycheck timing law gives the employee the right to receive Waiting Time Penalties equal to one day of pay times the days you are made to wait for the final paycheck, up to a total of 30 additional days of pay.
I filed a wage and hourly claim in Santa Clara Courts against my former employer (large tech company with lots of attorneys) pro per. They failed to respond to my complaint within 30 days, so I filed Request for Entry of Default and served it on the defendant. A week later I get in the mail the a... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
I agree with Mr. Pedersen's comment. I recommend you consult an employment law attorney before you begin negotiating the settlement. There may be some procedural or substantive nuances that you are not aware of that can result in you discounting your settlement and leaving money on the table.... Read more »
The Labor Commission employee, myself, HR lady, their lawyer had 2 hour meeting 12/22. For 8 months they haven't paid my vacation pay,sick pay, overtime,miles on my car,meal periods made to work,etc. Pay&penalties are $13,000 per Labor Com.office. They want me to settle today for $8000... Read more »
answered on Dec 26, 2022
Attorneys here will not call you just because you listed your number. You need to initiate contact.
I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial... Read more »
Someone called my work posing as the boss and had me send them $990. My boss told me I had to pay it back or be fired. Under the threat of being fired I obliged but later called hr to tell them what happened, and that I didn’t feel it was right to be forced to payback the money. My boss fired me... Read more »
answered on Dec 16, 2022
More facts would need to be known to advise you properly. I suggest you consult an employment law attorney who will further examine your situation and explain your options. Most employment law attorneys in California offer free-of-charge initial consultations and thereafter may take your case on a... Read more »
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