Q: May I argue "fraudulent concealment" in an appeal of a wage claim or does that have to be a seperate lawsuit?
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This site is not a place to get such case-specific legal advice as you are seeking. You really need to get an attorney involved that can be allowed to understand the details of the situation.
I know it will not help you now, but in the future, if you ever again have a wage issue, do not make it a do-it-yourself project. These are the kinds of problems that arise.
Locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options. I would suggest you look either on this site in the Find a Lawyer section, or go to www.cela.org, the home page for the California Employment Lawyers Association, an organization whose members are dedicated to the representation of employees against their employers.
Good luck to you.
A: It depends on the specific circumstances of your case and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the claim is being brought. In some jurisdictions, claims for fraudulent concealment can be brought as part of a wage claim or other related claims, while in other jurisdictions, they may need to be brought as a separate lawsuit. It would be best to consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction to determine the most appropriate course of action.
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