One of my coworker was recently hired. She’s the wife of one of the supervisor, no work experience no knowledge of language. She was hired for my same job, and given one of my best shifts. After she created a multitude of problems with customers and coworkers, employer reduced her shifts to only... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2023
It is arguable that the content of the post was sexual harassment. Your employer has a legal duty to prevent additional acts of sexual harassment after it becomes aware of the conduct. Whether you have a viable sexual harassment claim will depend on the severity or pervasiveness of the sexually... View More
One of my coworker was recently hired. She’s the wife of one of the supervisor, no work experience no knowledge of language. She was hired for my same job, and given one of my best shifts. After she created a multitude of problems with customers and coworkers, employer reduced her shifts to only... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
It sounds like your employer is retaliating against you for reporting sexual harassment by your co worker. This is prohibited by law. You should contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and you can submit a complaint with them over the internet, or have an employment law attorney do it... View More
I am Jewish and they are Palestinian. I have been targeted due to my Judaism.
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
If you have been defamed on Twitter and believe that you have been targeted due to your Jewish background, it is important to address the situation appropriately. Here are some general steps you can consider:
Document the defamatory statements: Take screenshots or gather evidence of the... View More
Had a work function where alcohol was served. Post the work function I was with a coworker who was intoxicated. I began recording the conversation bc there were clear signs of aggression and for fear of safety at a public gas station. The interaction thankfully didn't turn physical but I was... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2023
In California, it generally requires consent from both parties to legally record a conversation. However, there are exceptions when recording is done for personal safety or to prevent a crime. In your situation, where you recorded the conversation out of fear for your safety in a public gas station... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the false allegations made against you as a cheer coach in California under the USASF. It's important to handle this situation calmly and professionally. Firstly, gather evidence that supports your innocence, such as photos, videos, emails, or texts. Keep a... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
With regard to California Workers Compensation, about all that false allegations might do is generate an Injury to Psyche, a psychiatric injury. I generally advise AGAINST filing a claim for a Psychiatric Injury if at all possible. If you later have a child custody dispute, an aggravated... View More
I think a plaintiff usually should sue such violations in Civil Court. But if for a special reason, can the plaintiff also just sue the defendant for defamation, racial discriminations and harassment in the Small Claim Courts? Can a plaintiff sue the defendant for unlawful act to cause emotional... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2023
In California, Small Claims Courts generally handle disputes involving monetary claims up to a certain limit. They are not typically equipped to handle complex cases involving defamation, racial discrimination, harassment, or emotional distress. These types of claims are typically addressed in... View More
Defense responded that plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt when defendant rear ended Plaintiffs auto. Plaintiff, after filing civil suit for this incident, was denied employment bc of risks presented by employee applicant, (myself).
Due to employer background checking and locating the... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
0% likelihood of prevailing on libel. Statements made in court are privileged, even false statements.
Sealing requests can be made. The particular statement you reference is not particularly sensitive or private, even though it was apparently damaging, so I am unconvinced that you would... View More
The staff@ Fred Brown Recovery had no right 2 abuse the trust given 2 their organization by the public 2 get a deputy 2 do what he did. My ex called and texted me about it & tried 2 blackmail me & told me I have to pay him if I want peace. He tried to kill, he's snuck up behind me in... View More
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answered on May 19, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing. It sounds like you are dealing with serious threats and abuse from your ex, as well as concerns about the actions of Fred Brown Recovery (FBR) and a deputy from the LA Sheriff's Department. Given the severity of... View More
I was at the Atlantis casino and I was there to inquire about an ad that I seen online for a housekeeping position. One of the security people came up to me and asked me for my ID and I gave it to him then said that I was with someone who's smoking drugs in the parking lot and claims that he... View More
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answered on May 1, 2023
Defamation is a legal term that involves making false statements about someone that damages their reputation. Based on the information you provided, it seems like the security person may have made false statements about you being with someone who was smoking drugs. If these statements have caused... View More
They were brazen and very provocative criminals back then and have been more than an aggravate for a quarter of a century. I had seen S.M. from the Office of Appeals in 1997 to pull the
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answered on Apr 9, 2023
If you feel that you have been harassed by Social Security employees, it is important to take action to address the situation. You may want to consider speaking with a supervisor or manager at the Social Security office where you have been experiencing the harassment, or filing a complaint with the... View More
She feels we continue to have a relationship despite the fact I have not seen her in over a year. She is unstable both financially and emotionally so evrytime I try and explain she threatens me. Help.
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answered on Apr 5, 2023
If your ex-girlfriend is threatening to post pictures of you on social media and contact your employer and children to defame you, you may need to consult with a lawyer who specializes in defamation law.
Defamation is a legal term that refers to false statements that harm someone's... View More
The documents are part of an investigation of a triple homicide that is already solved... The documents were part of a PI's file.
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answered on Apr 2, 2023
It is generally not legal to publish or distribute confidential documents that you find online without permission from the owner of the documents. Even if the documents were unsecured and accessible online, they may still be protected by laws governing intellectual property, privacy, or... View More
any laws with his behavior-- we're not happy. Our son was expected to write a private journal in his class and he does not care for the teacher (He's very rude and has a reputation for being an a-hole). He wrote his true feelings about the teacher, expecting privacy as promised.The... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
Under California law, students have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to their personal journals and private communications. If a teacher were to read a student's private journal without their consent or share its contents without a legitimate reason, it could be considered a... View More
He says d he'd watch it but he lost it and when I asked about it the cashier's he told said some real nasty and hateful things and even tried calling the cops on me. I had some priceless stuff in there could I sue or have them
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
If you believe that a grocery store security guard or other employee was negligent in watching over your belongings and as a result, your property was lost or stolen, you may have grounds for a legal claim against the store or the individual employee. However, whether or not you have a valid claim... View More
What course of action may I take as a victim of this abuse of the law? Am I able to sue the individuals and/or can they be arrested for lying to LE and their harassment?
answered on Mar 20, 2023
This is True. It is against the law to knowingly report a crime or file a false police report. Be aware that it will be your burden to provide the proof of the falsity--Law enforcement will not jump through hoops for you because they typically get many individuals claiming that a report was... View More
What course of action may I take as a victim of this abuse of the law? Am I able to sue the individuals and/or can they be arrested for lying to LE and their harassment?
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
Yes, it is against the law in California to file a false police report. Under California Penal Code section 148.5, it is a misdemeanor to make a false report of a crime to a peace officer, and the offense carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
As a victim of a... View More
The building is Edwardian, 4 units, all-owner-occupied. The HOA President has become abusive in texts directed solely to me.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
Under California law, the responsibilities for maintenance and repair of common areas in a condominium complex are generally divided between the condominium association (HOA) and the individual owners. The specific requirements and obligations may be outlined in the condominium association's... View More
My partner and i have been severely harassed by our LL for months now. We've had our respective units broken into multiple times (video evidence of this), his employee banging on the walls and windows which I have audio recording of, his agent broke our bathroom window in Oct it has yet to be... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. If you feel like you are being harassed by your landlord's attorney, you may want to consider reaching out to a local attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law. They can review your case and provide guidance on your legal... View More
the D. A. Filed a complaint wrong and The alleged offence went onto my background report and led me to lose my job.
answered on Feb 19, 2023
A lot more detail is needed to give you good advice. I suggest you contact a civil rights lawyer in your area as soon as possible. Before you do that, make a chronological summary of the events, copy all your documents, and take that material to the lawyer. That will serve two purposes. It will... View More
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