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This involves two incidents.
I reported a co-worker for sexual harassment for messages he sent regarding my sexual history, as well as attempts to try and start a relationship with me. I told him I wasn't interested, and he got angry and threatening. I turned to the head of my... View More 
answered on Dec 6, 2021
The answer to your question depends first of all on when it occurred, as you may be outside the statute of limitations. With regard to the main part of your question, however, the answer is that the individuals and company may still be liable for what occurred, since the company knew and did... View More
I was just terminated due to violating company policies. Supervison stated I wasn’t following their company credit card policy procedures due to one transaction I had that was over $150,000 when another director(manager) was there during this transaction as well. The policies were never explained... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2021
A lot more needs to be known regarding your situation in order to assess whether you have any legally actionable claims. I highly recommend you have a free consultation with an employment attorney so see whether you have been discriminated or retaliated against for any unlawful reasons.
Vaccine presidential mandate.
answered on Sep 15, 2021
Federal law states that if an employee does not want to get vaccinated (must be for religious exemption or due to disability), they will be subject to weekly testing. Therefore, if you are not going to get the vaccine, you will be subject to weekly testing. Vaccination status is not a protected... View More
If I state in the email, “I am sending on behalf of my boss” and cc my boss, am I personally endorsing the contents and attachments? Even if I was instructed to send.
answered on Sep 15, 2021
California's Labor Code section 1102.5 states that if you complain/inform your employer of something you reasonably to be unlawful (in this case asking you to endorse contents and attachments), it is unlawful for your employer to retaliate against you. If you believe what your boss is asking... View More
So since working for employer I have had missing wages issues that never were addressed after a month of getting the run around I felt hopeless because the clock in were changing when I am well aware of my clock in times. Sunday was my normal schedule day and 4th of July landed on that day I was... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2021
Under California Labor Code 1102.5, if you complain to your employer about something you reasonably believe to be unlawful, and the employer retaliates against you (in this case terminated you), you may have a case for whistleblower retaliation. I would recommend seeking a free consultation with an... View More
I have a workers comp case (Psych) as a result of bullying and threating by an operations manager. 1. I was retaliated against for filing a complaint (Denied a promotion, interference by Director of Public Works in the Workers Comp process) . 2. I was also harassed, discriminated against and... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
These are serious allegations that seem to indicate you may have a legally actionable case. You likely want to seek out an attorney immediately so that he or she may assess your potential claims. Unfortunately, attorneys cannot solicit on this website, and you would have to contact an attorney of... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
My advice to you would be to seek out an employment attorney (most give free consultations) as soon as possible and give them the facts of your case so that they may assess whether you have any legally actionable claims.
His word were along the lines of. Based on our past conversation, I never know which person I am going to get. You are always having your ups and downs. And I am just not sure which mood I am going to catch you. It makes it really hard
answered on Sep 13, 2021
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), it is unlawful for an employer of five or more employees to harass, discriminate, or retaliate against an individual based on a disability. If your manager knew about your PTSD, that would be considered a disability. At that point, it is... View More
How can I change an "at-will" contract with my employer
to give me more job security if there are any disciplinary actions brought upon me?
answered on Aug 22, 2021
Being employed at-will means that you or your employer can terminate the employment relationship for no reason or for any reason, albeit a legal one. However, in order to obtain an employment contract, that is likely something you would have to request from the employer, given that both sides would... View More
I confided in my boss that I have ADHD and had to go back on my Ritalin prescription to help with the increase workload, specifically with numbers and spreadsheet type activities. Normally I can manage my ADHD without stimulants but I am essentially covering 2 jobs at the moment and finding it... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2021
In California, under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) an employer with 5 or more employees may not harass, discriminate, or retaliate against an individual with a disability. ADHD would be considered a disability, and if you told your boss about it, your boss, under the FEHA, should have... View More
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