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My son was in an altercation at school with a student that was calling my son racial slurs. My son lost his temper and him and the boy got into a fight. The boy family is taking the school and me and family to court claiming my son attacked the boy. The boy continued to call my son racial slurs... View More 
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, here are some steps you might consider taking:
1. Seek legal representation: It's crucial to find an attorney who specializes in both family law and civil litigation, preferably with experience in cases involving minors and school-related... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider California's mandated reporting laws and school policies regarding child abuse. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
1. Mandated Reporting:
In California, teachers and other school employees are mandated reporters... View More
Wrongful start date they have me started in 2019 i started in 2016
they say was hired as a subsitute and had 3 years of probation befor being fully hired
Missing earned wages
no last pay
kept all my bonus wages
tamperd with my accounts to change time... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it appears you may have several potential legal claims against the school district. However, to determine if you have a valid case, you would need to consult with an employment lawyer who can review all the evidence and details of your specific... View More
Wrongful start date they have me started in 2019 i started in 2016
they say was hired as a subsitute and had 3 years of probation befor being fully hired
Missing earned wages
no last pay
kept all my bonus wages
tamperd with my accounts to change time... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Your list of complaints suggest that you might have legal claims. However in that list you say you signed a separation agreement. If you did, and if you were in any way compensated for that agreement, and if that agreement contained a release of claims, you have have walked away from any... View More
I was unjustly expelled from my college and was not given the due process I was legally owed prior to their decision to expel me. This case is complicated and I have full records to prove that the institution was at fault for their part in how my education turned south. I am desperately seeking... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It sounds like you're in a very difficult situation with your college expulsion. Under California law, students are entitled to due process before being expelled, which means you should have been given notice of the charges against you and an opportunity to defend yourself. If these procedures... View More
Substitute teacher, is the district obligated to inform us about changes in PSL?
answered on May 31, 2024
"PSL"? You mean personal sick leave? These are for full time employees, including at will employees. My experience is that a substitute teacher is not a full time employee of a school district, they are hired to work assignments and I believe your agreement with the district will spell... View More
Substitute teacher, is the district obligated to inform us about changes in PSL?
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answered on May 31, 2024
As an at-will employee in California, your employer is generally required to provide paid sick leave (PSL). Under California law, employees are entitled to accrue at least one hour of PSL for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 24 hours or three days per year. If you've met the... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
Yes, if your child has an intellectual disability, it should be mentioned during the IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting. The purpose of the IEP meeting is to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses all of your child's educational needs. Mentioning all disabilities, including... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
To qualify for an IEP, the student has to have a qualifying category of impairment. This could be Autism or other category. Does an IEP team have a legal obligation to speak certain words at an IEP specifically? The disabilities and needs of the student guide the development of the document, but... View More
The first time i remember hearing my child has an intellecual disability was over 7 years ago since then it has never been mention again but yet its writen in her iep when i asked the teacher about why was this never talked about before she said cause parents some times can't handle hear stuff... View More
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answered on May 29, 2024
Under California law, if a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the IEP team should discuss all relevant information about the student's disabilities, including any intellectual disabilities, during the IEP meetings. The purpose of an IEP meeting is to comprehensively review... View More
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answered on May 21, 2024
Under California law, it is generally legal for schools to use live monitoring of security cameras in outdoor areas of the school property, subject to certain guidelines and restrictions:
1. Notice: Schools must provide clear notice to students, staff, and visitors that the area is under... View More
Dear [Auto Loan Company], I am writing to address several concerns regarding my auto loan. Firstly, I need an explanation for the fees associated with early or additional payments. Despite a $7,000 down payment, my principal has not decreased as expected. When I signed the contract, I was assured... View More
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answered on May 18, 2024
Based on California law, you can use this letter to address your concerns with your auto loan company. The letter raises several legitimate issues that you have the right to inquire about and request clarification on:
1. Fees associated with early or additional payments - California law... View More
I was suspected of cheating so my high school counselor interrogated and put me in a room for 8 hours. They made me admit that I gave out tests to my friends and asked to pull up the messages. They basically demanded me to show them who i send the test to and i agreed so they took my phone and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
In California, there are several laws and regulations that protect students' privacy rights. While school officials have some authority to investigate suspected cheating, their actions must be reasonable and respect students' rights.
1. California Education Code 49073.6 limits the... View More
I was suspected of cheating so my high school counselor interrogated and put me in a room for 8 hours. They made me admit that I gave out tests to my friends and asked to pull up the messages. They basically demanded me to show them who i send the test to and i agreed so they took my phone and... View More
answered on May 15, 2024
In California it is illegal for any government entity to obtain electronic data unless a warrant is obtained and/or the access fits within certain legal parameters, even in a public school. However, if you agreed to give them access, they can retrieve the information.... View More
My autistic child is in a before and afterschool daycare that is in conjunction with the school. Apparently her backpack was left out of her cubby on the floor and was moved to different room. Upon retrieving her backpack from other room, she was forced to do 20 jumping jacks. We live in California... View More
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answered on May 9, 2024
In California, it is generally unlawful for schools and childcare facilities to use physical activity as a form of punishment. This is covered under California Education Code Section 49001, which states:
"(a) For the purposes of this section, 'corporal punishment' means the... View More
So a coworker of mine was transferred because they caught her on camera not getting her work done, which is pretty bad on its own. But my real question really is if that’s legal? I looked online for a while to search for answers but the conclusion I have came to is that covert recording is... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
In California, it is generally illegal to record a person without their consent, according to California Penal Code Section 632. This law applies to confidential communications, which include conversations where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
However, in the context of a... View More
So a coworker of mine was transferred because they caught her on camera not getting her work done, which is pretty bad on its own. But my real question really is if that’s legal? I looked online for a while to search for answers but the conclusion I have came to is that covert recording is... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Video surveillance by an employer of employees in the workplace is not unlawful. That would be unlawful only if the video is taken in inherently private areas like dressing rooms or bathrooms.
Audio surveillance is lawful if the employees are made aware that a recording is occurring.... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
Regarding the school site and protections in the future: you can try to work with the school on determining who the kids could be, to get this addressed and ensure this does not happen again to your son. The school may pursue suspension or expulsion of the offenders if they can be identified.... View More
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answered on May 8, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your son's situation. In California, you have several legal avenues you might consider:
1) Criminal Charges: Since the incident involved physical violence, you can report it to the police. They can investigate and potentially charge the perpetrators with... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear that your son was assaulted at school. That must be very upsetting for your family. Under California law, you have a few potential legal options to consider:
1. File a police report. Since this was a physical assault that caused injury, it may constitute a criminal... View More
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