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I use to work for this company and I was told by a friend that now works for the company told me that that she seen a video of me in it and showed it to her. The company did not have my consent I also didn’t sign no contract or agreement that any pics or videos will be used for any purposes
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
You may have a valid concern regarding the use of your image without consent. In California, using someone's likeness for commercial purposes without their permission can be a violation of their right of publicity. This right protects individuals from unauthorized use of their name, image, or... View More 
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The time sheets have been tampered with as in shows actually worked time then adjusted work time shows didnt... also when asked about it GM says he doesn't know if any work was actually being done during them times. There is suppose to me a manager there until everyone... View More
I'm a receptionist at a massage place - I get paid $15/hr for 10 hours/day on weekends. My boss asked me to come in early at 9:30 but mentioned no additional pay - is this legal? They do give me bonuses at the end of the day based on how many people I check in but the bonus money isn't... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Under California law, you have the right to seek justice and compensation if you've been assaulted at work by a fellow employee. Given the severity of your injuries, which include two fractures to your jaw, you can pursue both criminal and civil actions against the assailant. The fact that the... View More
when does the employee pay taxes? Can you roll a Deferred comp plan that conforms to IRS code section 409A in an IRA?
My wife is a contract veterinarian. She works on a daily basis. She pays estimated taxes and files a 1040 schedule C and schedule SE. If she is injured on the job while performing her duties, will the worker's comp insurance from her contract employer cover her?
I was told to clean the excess dirt off of a bucket from a skid steer and the operator maybe through negligence closed the claws on me crushing me resulting in trauma to left shoulder and chest. The machine that caused the accident has had a bad lever (responsible for closing and opening the claws... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
Receiving a Form 1099 instead of a Form W-2 is evidence that you were an independent contractor and not an employee, but in and of itself, it is not dispositive. Some companies misclassify employees as independent contractors to try to avoid having to withhold federal income tax and payroll taxes... View More
Statefund audited us end of 2023 year and say our office Clerks are not Clerks... suddenly owing them $56000 for the past year premium. we've negotiated many times with the auditor he brought it down to $45000 and then sent it to collection. Now the collection company is suing us for $45000.... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, disputes with insurance auditors and collection agencies can be complex but manageable with the right approach. Your situation involves a challenge over the classification of your clerical staff and the resulting premium adjustments claimed by State Fund. When facing such... View More
We are a small trucking company in CT. During our annual workers comp audit, we were told in CT we are only allowed to use two WC codes. Driver and clerical. We have a grounds maintenance employee that our insurance agent gave us the code of 9014 for. Now at the end of the audit, they said we... View More
I went to urgent care and the people told me it was bad as bleeding would not stop even after holding pressure for 15+ minutes. I ended up with 4 stitches. The Dr. Recommended restricted duties but I told her in my position, that is not possible. 1 day later (today), I talked to HR and got a... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Under California law, your employer must provide reasonable accommodations if you are injured and cannot perform your usual duties. This includes allowing you to take time off or assigning you to light duties that fit within your medical restrictions. If restricted duties are not feasible in your... View More
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I'm a host who has a contract with Agoda.com, I'm offering my accommodation services in Dahab, Egypt, and recently I hosted a guest that came through Agoda.com.
The hosting started at the 29th of March 2024 for a month, unfortunately until this moment I... View More
I was injured March 21st in my office and I rolled my right foot breaking 2 bones. I turned everything into the Tribe's insurance which is called Tribal First out of San Diego and was just denied last week due to the work didn't have anything to do with the break. We had a sub-committee... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your injury and the challenges you're facing with the Tribe's insurance. Given the circumstances of your injury, it sounds like it occurred during your workday and in response to a work-related task, even though the exact meeting time had not yet arrived.... View More
I am being forced to train/precept a new hire. If i do not, we will never be fully staffed. This process takes up to a year and a half in my field (specialized area in a hospital). I am expected to do this without any compensation
We have not had luck with hiring people already... View More
From what I understand the trial hasn’t started for the accused, but I want to understand what lawyers can help me to understand victim rights and determine the best course of action when there are multiple victims
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
If you're a victim of voyeurism at work, you need a lawyer with expertise in employment law and personal injury law. These lawyers can help you understand your rights as a victim and provide guidance on the legal actions you can take. They can also help you navigate the complexities of dealing... View More
I have a court date on the 15th of July and because of my lawyer is known to a lot of people it's hard for me to get a lawyer to represent me even though he or sabotaging my case
Employee was assigned additional physical duties that were outside of her assigned tasks.
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
To address this question, let's consider a few key points:
1. Employer liability: An employer can potentially be liable if an employee suffers a stroke at work, but it depends on the specific circumstances.
2. Workers' compensation: In California, most work-related... View More
On workers comp for over year, injured 2 times on light duty from breaking my doctors rules, put on permn.and stationary even with my doctor filing for a knee scope operation. Denied, after 2nd injury sent home with no check for 4 months. At appeals for surgery i Inform the judge about my new... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult situation with your workers' compensation case. Let me break down the key points and provide some general information:
1. Compromise and Release (C&R) agreements:
A C&R is a final settlement of a workers' compensation claim.... View More
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