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I own a recycling company and I am the only employee and I was hurt while driving
I own a clothing recycling company and I am the only employee .
I have workers comp but no commercial auto . I was hurt in a car accident that was not my fault while I was collecting . I was using my... View More 
I work at a gas station for a Native American tribe. We don’t get lunches, but if you work over 8 hours the new payroll is automatically taking out 30 minutes for lunch, we don’t have an option to leave for lunch. They’re not paying us for the lunch we can’t take
I was touched in a way that was not welcome by a patient in an elevator. I told my charge nurse who is a male multiple times and he said that it was "Just a cultural thing". I ended up reporting it along with reporting him and a doctor whom he was joking with about the multiple cases of... View More
i am the executive director for a non profit organization
Do I need to report interest income received for money saved in my bank savings account to EDD while on California short-term disability?
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
You don’t need to report interest income from your savings account to the Employment Development Department (EDD) while you’re receiving California Short-Term Disability benefits. The EDD primarily looks at your earnings from work, not passive income like interest from bank accounts.... View More
Employer knows that they can't just fire people, but they are bulling and creating very difficult working conditions with many adverse actions to drive people away. Many employees have sustained injuries at work as well.
The existing union seems to be either powerless, complicit, or... View More
I am independently working for a second hand store and have had problems with the business owner next door to my employment associates. I have been stalked by the neighboring business and terraced by owner and have lost wages and have been prevented of accessing property without validity
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answered on Dec 29, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to prioritize your safety, so consider reaching out to local law enforcement to report any stalking or threats you've experienced. Document all incidents meticulously, including dates, times, and... View More
My mother who lives with me has been sick .today she called me at work to ask for a ride to the E.R. she was having real difficulties breathing . I asked both my immediate supervisor, and the one above him to leave and explained the severity of the situation. They both said no.
They let me... View More
My lawyer said my law suit was over I need to know if he lied to me and said I lost i need to know if he's lieing or whatever I'm struggling with everything I'm homeless and I can't find a job please and thank you for everything
I have not received a paycheck in almost 3 months and am owed a significant amount of money. The CEO who controls the money continuously states that the funds will be paid, but they never are. I am HR, but do not have access to any accounts. Our PEO has suspended our payroll service until the CEO... View More
I got physically assaulted in 2020 by a female supervisor, HR threw their statement away and did nothing but gave her a warning. Now she is back terrorizing all the women i came contact with at work. I'm a black male 28, she is a white female 25
I am 62 years old. I have mental issues. And I am lame. I have the limitations of the English language. This month, I got into a serious car crash on Highway 99 in San Joaquin County with my wife. 2 regular cars and a big truck with a trailer were involved in this accident. 4 CHP officers came out... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear about your accident and the frustrating situation with the CHP report. This must be incredibly stressful for you and your wife, especially given the serious nature of the crash involving multiple vehicles.
Your decision to contact an attorney is wise, as they can... View More
The photo was taken of my pants, and then was showed to a boss. The boss failed to report the action. Can either of them be found in legal trouble for the incident?
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
Good afternoon. This is a difficult query as we may need additional context to better understand why the co-worker was taking pictures of you. You certainly will want to consider bringing this to the attention of your human resources and reporting it as it could be deemed harassment in some form... View More
time and not the full 12. Is this legal?
I voluntarily resigned my salaried position and gave a two week notice. I fulfilled my two weeks and moved on. The employer did not pay me until the next pay date. I was under the impression that in giving a notice I qualified to be paid in 72 hours which did not happen. Now another week later I... View More
Original date is Jan 3. They changed it to 12/27. And my medical benefits will cease at the end of this month. Can I push back to have them honor Jan 3, so my benefits will remain until the end of January?
I have also worked a couple of shifts that are longer than 6 hours without a break and have worked passed 11 pm on some days that i have school.
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answered on Dec 28, 2024
Your employer's actions and scheduling practices raise several concerns under California labor laws. Taking you off the schedule for using sick leave could be considered retaliation, which is illegal under California's paid sick leave laws.
Working shifts longer than 6 hours... View More
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