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I work for a multi-billion dollar, global corporation in a manufacturing facility. I was recently diagnosed with ALS and have been working from home for several months. I made a formal accommodations request for a wheelchair accessible workspace and a hybrid work schedule (2 days in office/2 days... View More 
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Far more needs to be known about your situation before an attorney can confirm whether you are being treated unlawfully. However there are indications in your post that the employer may be violating the Fair Employment and Housing Act. For instance, you do not post about what restrictions you have... View More
As in a portion of the office is required monitor / account for their time on projects using timecamp software and the other employees don't need to. Even though employees have similar duties. I question if this is an equal rights issue.
answered on Nov 12, 2024
Yes. An employer has no legal obligation to treat all employees the same. However, if you suffer an adverse difference in treatment because you are a member of a protected class of people or because you engaged in some form of legally protected conduct, then you might have a meritorious unlawful... View More
I wanted to ask if I can still file on the retaliation cuz I was treated wrong snd I hurt myself as well but I got settlement for my injury so can I file for the retaliation still!
answered on Nov 9, 2024
The answer to your question will require an attorney to look at the settlement agreement in the workers compensation matter. If the scope of the workers compensation settlement was written too broadly, you might have signed away your rights to sue for unlawful retaliation. You need to locate and... View More
I have had several issues with my former employer and I took short term disability but ended up getting terminated. There is a clause in the severance documentation stating I should remain silent regarding any negativity towards the company if I wish to receive payment. My biggest concern with this... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
It is lawful to do as the employer has suggested. The thing you should consider doing, however, is getting confidential specific advice about the issues you will be giving up as part of the severance agreement. There are serious red flags of possible unlawful conduct when you get terminated... View More
I am an IHSS worker in Orange county. June 2024 i was issued a paper check by mail that i never received and the IHSS office has been telling me for months i just need to wait. Apparently the check was cashed according to them, but they are not showing any proof. I never received the check and... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
You shouldn't have to wait, but mistakes happen. If you get to the point that you believe the IHSS is no longer trying to correct the problem then the quickest way to deal with the issue is either (1) hiring an attorney to demand payment and work out a settlement that should include, at the... View More
It's a City owned course in Pasadena, CA next to the Rose Bowl managed by contract (Troon). Rose Bowl (City) manages the contract. 30-40 employees are prevented from drinking in the course restaurant/bar. Most are upset. Same policy when attending other events; meeting rooms, outdoor... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2024
It is not unlawful discrimination to treat you differently because of who employs you. The employer has the right to have rules of this sort. You are not in a protected class of people because you are employee of you employer. As an at will employee you have the right to find work elsewhere and... View More
It's a City owned course in Pasadena, CA next to the Rose Bowl managed by contract (Troon). Rose Bowl (City) manages the contract. 30-40 employees are prevented from drinking in the course restaurant/bar. Most are upset. Same policy when attending other events; meeting rooms, outdoor... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
I presume this question is based on the premise that you have implied but not stated fully: employees, during *non-working hours* that visit their place of work (City golf course) are not allowed to drink while on the premises, whether or not they are working that day or at the time.
If... View More
Officer on scene by looking at the accident and measuring the accident. I was not at fault and I was not speeding. The other person who ran into me was speeding. Both cars are pretty well damaged. My question is this I wasn’t told that I was going to be suspended until a few hours before my shift... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
I am sorry this is happening to you. However, your employer does not have to be fair or reasonable in this regard. As an at will employee your employer can discipline you, suspend you and even terminate you at any time and for any reason whatsoever, even if the reason was not your fault. The... View More
A coworker stated that I violated county policy by using propritary information as a conduit for personal gains to my second job. I was a California lifeline agent and i enrolled our low income population for free cell phones. My main job i was a mental health counselor. This coworker stated this... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you can prove that this co-worker made objectively false statements that harmed your reputation and caused you damages you may well have a defamation claim. The issue will be whether it makes sense to attempt to make a claim of this sort against a co-worker, who likely does not have the money... View More
So I filed a wage claim about a year ago now after I left my job after 2 years which I did get a settlement for it. My former employer works with 2 different temp agencies, fast forward to this year I wanted to try and go back to work for that company. I went through the other neighboring temp... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If you could prove that you have not been rehired because you made a wage claim, there may be a viable unlawful failure to hire case. However, more needs to be known. For instance when you settled the prior case if it was some time ago it was common for companies to include a no re-hire provision... View More
So it’s a workers comp case wrongful term they want to add and misclassification but attorney. Is not consistent just need advice
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
Selecting an attorney is an important decision, as whomever you engage will hold your legal interests, either as a person or a business, in their hands. It is critical to hire an attorney who is not only competent and trustworthy, but also one who will listen to you to determine the best way of... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
In California your employer has the right to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason or even no reason at all. Unless you can prove the offer was rescinded because you are a member of a protected class of people the termination is likely lawful. If you were denied employment... View More
I work for a non-profit organization and my Executive Director suffers with her mental health in ways that have created an extremely unhealthy work environment. The negative work culture has become so toxic that my coworker started to talk with me about how bad things are. This made my Executive... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
This is not an OSHA issue. Your best first move is to 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, or go to www.cela.org, the home page for the California... View More
I filed a case against GrubHub with LA County DCBA regarding embezzlement/breach of contract and Prop 22 violations. The reason for termination was based on these agreement and Prop 22 violating offers, using a created "GrubHub Violation" that focused on these offers and then compiled... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
Where there are arbitration clauses in employment agreements, they may or may not be enforceable.
There are reasons why an employee might want arbitration, but generally, arbitration is less beneficial to the employee.
Your best option is to consult with wrongful termination or... View More
I filed a case against GrubHub with LA County DCBA regarding embezzlement/breach of contract and Prop 22 violations. The reason for termination was based on these agreement and Prop 22 violating offers, using a created "GrubHub Violation" that focused on these offers and then compiled... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
The answer to your question depends on the terms of your contract with the company. You are not an employee and the employment laws of this state will not protect you. If your contract requires you to arbitrate disputes with the employer, the only way you will be able to avoid that arbitration... View More
An employee was disciplined and and asked if another employee received the same treatment. Is the employer required to disclose that?
answered on Oct 19, 2024
Employee discipline is considered private confidential information. Thus, it is difficult to obtain unless either: (i) the employee voluntarily discloses the information; or (ii) you file a lawsuit and obtain it through formal discovery. Note: Sometimes the information is improperly disclosed and... View More
my mom has mental illness that makes it very difficult to be around her. she functions in society for the most part and has a job as a security guard. lately her mental illness has become really awful and it’s taking a toll on everyone. we’re all very scared for her and to be around her and we... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
It might. If possessing a firearm while on duty is a requirement of the job, and if as a result of the 5150 hold there are limitations placed on her regarding being in possession of a firearm, then it is possible that situation could lead to an adverse employment action. Far more would need to be... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
The answer to that will turn on the terms of your employment agreement. If your agreement is expressly at-will or expressly terminable only for good cause, those terms will govern.
However, if your agreement is silent on whether your employment is at-will or terminable for cause only will... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
In California records are not expunged. They are dismissed. That means the information is never removed from your public record. It just means that the public record discloses the prior conviction and also the dismissal. Depending on whether you dismissed the conviction using the correct... View More
I live in Rohnert Park. On 3/9/24, I injured myself on the company premises. After my MRI, my doctor told me that I needed surgery and at least two weeks off work for recuperation. My employer told me that I was ineligible for Family Medical Leave because I hadn't worked a full year with them... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
If yo work for an employer who employs at least 5 employees, your employer has violated the law. It would be very wise for you to 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... View More
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