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My company denies the contest claiming it’s “too religious.” We celebrate a plethora of other religious holidays and festivals, including a company wide celebration of Diwali. After raising the concern it might be discriminatory, my boss became more and more distant, critical. Within two... View More 
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
It sounds like your company's response to your request for a cookie baking contest on Eid may indeed be discriminatory, especially given their celebration of other religious holidays like Diwali. This kind of inconsistency in recognizing different cultural and religious events can suggest... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
As a caregiver in California, you may be entitled to certain rights and protections under state law. If you need to reduce your work hours due to a medical condition or disability, you may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation from your employer.
Here are some steps you can take:... View More
If this is discovered by the Tribunal do I have a right to file a lawsuit?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Unemployment and wrongful termination are two entirely separate matters. If you were wrongfully terminated, you can file a lawsuit regardless of how your unemployment benefits hearing goes.
I've been employed at my current job for almost 2 years. Over the course of time, my department has been ran by 2 people. As of March2024, I was the sole person left in my department. My job also provided me a merit increase, but it wasn't the full increase that they guaranteed me. It... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You may have claims under federal and state law. The Equal Pay Act, a federal law, prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex. An employee must show: (1) the employer pays different wages to employees of a different sex at the same establishment and (2) the employees perform substantially... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
This is an interesting situation involving a non-compete agreement. Let's break down the key issues:
1. Blank non-compete letter: The fact that the letter was blank is highly unusual. A non-compete agreement typically contains specific terms and conditions.
2. Only signed by... View More
I have demanded pay for 6 weeks from my employer with no avail.
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Here's a concise response to your question about demanding wages and penalties in Nevada:
1. You have the right to demand unpaid wages from your employer.
2. Nevada law allows for penalties for non-payment of wages, but not $5000/day.
3. Penalties can include:
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I was forced to transfer to a larger site with no pay increases at the beginning of May with one days notice. The staff at the site was calling me racially charged names and had gotten into altercations with each other that included guns. All these things were reported to my supervisor. Nothing was... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. If your employer is claiming you voluntarily resigned when you did not, this could be a serious misrepresentation of your employment status. It's important to document all communications and incidents, including emails and reports you made to your... View More
I then responded accordingly as to defend myself from the disrespect. That is what led into me being fired a few weeks later. Basically because of my response instead of the employer yelling at me and telling me to do my job. I have reached out to HR several times but I have not gotten a response.... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Given that you live in Texas and have a disability, you might have legal recourse if you believe your termination was unjust or related to your disability. It's important to document all interactions with your employer and HR, including the incident... View More
I had performed the job for a independent contractor that my boss was working for who is an independent contractor himself and afore mentioned party did not pay me.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
Finding out how much a company made in a year can be tricky but there are legal ways to gather this information. If the company is publicly traded, you can access their financial statements, which are usually available on their website or through financial databases. These reports include annual... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
If you're looking for information on a class action suit involving Alpha Materials under California law, you'll need to gather specific details about the case. Start by checking the California Courts' online case search tool or the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)... View More
My contracting company told me not to work while my contract is pending budget approval with the client. They said they would have an answer about the status of my contract by "the start of next week." I replied and asked HR if I still have health insurance while my contract is pending.... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
In California, short-term disability insurance (SDI) is a state-mandated program that provides partial wage replacement for employees who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. To be eligible for SDI, you must have paid into the program through payroll... View More
TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause on thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. In the event of termination pursuant to this clause, Company shall pay Contractor on a pro-rata basis any Fees then due and payable for any Works or portions of Works... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
To get specific advice on a particular matter this site is not suited to that. When a contract is involved, more than just one or two clauses need to be understood because a contract is interpreted as a whole. You are going to have to specific confidential advice on this.
Furthermore,... View More
Is it legal to make me stay unpaid?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It's not legal for your employer to require you to stay at work without paying you. If you're being told to clock out but are still required to stay and perform work-related tasks, this is considered "off-the-clock" work, which is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act... View More
Kahit wala silang sapat na na evidensya na may ginawa akong labag sa rules nag tina trabahoan ko?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If the police do not have a warrant for your arrest, they generally cannot take you into custody without specific circumstances that justify it. Typically, an arrest without a warrant can only occur if you are caught in the act of committing a crime, if there is probable cause to believe you have... View More
The company's name is Beltmay LLC in Los Angeles, CA. Their address is 1801 Century Park E, #1540,
Los Angeles, CA 90067. This is the only address I can find for it but I believe this company is fraudulent
answered on May 29, 2024
Your question is unclear as to what and why this company would pay you. That being said, fraudulent companies rarely have assets to satisfy civil judgments against them.
I've been holding off filing for workers compensation while I've been off of work on disability. My work says they will no longer excuse the absences so I may eventually be terminated. I know a post-termination workers compensation claim it's pretty unsuccessful. But what if I filed... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
Filing a workers' compensation claim just before termination can be successful, but timing and circumstances can affect the outcome. Your employer might argue that you filed the claim because you anticipated being terminated. However, if you have documentation and evidence supporting your... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
I am sorry but this site is not the place to get the kind of case-specific information that you seek. Either contact your prior attorney (if you had one) or contact a new attorney to get this kind of information.
Good luck to you.
Why is this atterny wanting me to approve this on an e mail if I already signed a contract
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answered on May 23, 2024
It's common for attorneys to seek approval via email for settlement amounts to ensure that all parties are in agreement and to have a clear record of consent. Even if you signed a contract, your attorney might need your confirmation for specific terms or changes, particularly if they are... View More
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answered on May 23, 2024
To sue the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for discrimination and retaliation as a parent volunteer, start by documenting all incidents thoroughly. Gather any emails, notes, witness statements, and other evidence that demonstrate the discrimination or retaliation you faced. This... View More
The company's name is Beltmay LLC in Los Angeles, CA. Their address is 1801 Century Park E, #1540,
Los Angeles, CA 90067. This is the only address I can find for it but I believe this company is fraudulent. I have reported it to the BBB but they were not helpful.
answered on May 27, 2024
Hello,
How many hours did you work? All employers are required under state and federal law to pay their employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. I would reach out to an attorney to discuss your options.
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