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I was using the women’s restroom when a male came in. When I exited the stall and agitatedly stated “what are you doing in here?!” With a smirk and sarcastic tone he stated “I was inspecting the place.” I informed my manager with dismay and he didn’t even speak to the customer when the... View More 
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
Under California law, an employer has a duty to provide a safe work environment, which includes addressing potentially harmful situations caused by third parties, such as customers. If an employer fails to take action against a customer who has engaged in criminal activity, such as peeping, this... View More
They gave me two weeks paid time off and fired him now I’m 39 years old and I can’t have a relationship because of what he did to me.. can I sue them for what I’ve had to go through. Back then I was so young and didn’t realize what damage this caused
answered on Oct 19, 2023
The time has long since passed for you to file a workplace sexual harassment claim. You had, at the time, one year to file an administrative complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing to preserve your right to sue for sexual harassment in the workplace.
You are fortunate,... View More
Do employees working at the school who are deemed part-time, less than 20 hours per week need the title ix training?
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answered on Oct 5, 2023
In California, Title IX training requirements can extend beyond just the larger educational institutions. While federal Title IX regulations primarily apply to institutions receiving federal funding, California's state laws have broader implications. The California Education Code requires all... View More
3 mos ago saw online a TI investigator-haven’t met him yet. I need someone in person.
It’s been since pandemic 2019.
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
If you believe you are a victim of a crime or harassment related to Executive Order 13818 or any other situation, it's important to immediately contact local law enforcement to report your concerns. Additionally, you may wish to consult with an attorney experienced in the relevant area of law... View More
Me amenazo con denunciarme a inmigración para que me deporten y me dio una noticia de 30 días y a los 3 dias me dio otra de 3 días para pagar o desalojar no tenemos contrato todo los acuerdos fueron verbales
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answered on Jul 23, 2023
Lamento escuchar acerca de su situación. Según la ley de California, los acuerdos verbales para arrendamientos residenciales generalmente se consideran válidos y usted puede tener derechos como inquilino incluso sin un contrato de arrendamiento por escrito. Es importante saber que las... View More
Personal injury case, I serviced the defendant but after almost three months he still responded, I should request a default before his response but I didn’t know that until yesterday, do I still can request a default since he already responded but too late?
answered on Jun 29, 2023
A Request for Entry of Default will only be effective if there has been no response when the Judge is asked to sign it. By filing a responsive pleading before you even filed the Request, the defendant avoided the default.
The good news is that a default will almost always be set aside to... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2023
This Q&A site is not the place to ask attorneys to work with you or to call you. You are going to have to locate them and contact them directly.
Good luck to you.
An employee of a company had sent by the company to come to work in CA. He works for the company, gets paid from the company, uses the company van for work, and his apartment rent and other utilities bills are also paid by the company that is located in another state. If that employee committed an... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2023
You provided a lot of information and good questions, but there is still a lot of unknowns here.
As a general rule, a company is responsible for the negligent acts of their employees. However, unless an employee was acting in the course and scope of their employment at the time they... View More
I know that there will be the exception for the Penal Code Section 632 about secret recordings. Is "gathering information of a criminal violation" an exception? When a person A had been committing a series of crimes of sexual harassments and sexual assaults against another person B,... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
One exception is if you are recording police or other public officials carrying out their job responsibilities. If those activities are visible from publicly accessible places, such as parks or streets, you have the right to record video without their permission. The law also does not prohibit... View More
If a person believes that some criminal actions had been going on against him such as unlawful defamation with false claims, violent criminal assault in making extreme noises to disturb peace and in obstructing his path through a hallway (the violent manner and actions could be deemed as false... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
The key to Penal Code section 632, which prohibits the introduction into evidence and makes it a crime to record another person without consent, is that the communication recorded must be a "confidential communication" as defined in that statute. So if you are recording the other person... View More
I could not find an attorney to represent me to sue the landlord who breached the contract (Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment) for landlord's harassments, retaliations and racial discriminations against us... For the sake of the Statute of Limitations, I need to rush in submitting the pleading in... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
Yes, you can file the lawsuit as a "pro per" plaintiff (representing yourself). An attorney can then be retained to represent you, and you will then file a Substitution of Attorney form indicating the new attorney's name/signature. The complaint you file can be amended without... View More
In California, breach of a written contract and the Statute of Limitation will be for four years, right? And the Statute of Limitation for breaching a verbal contract will be for only two years, right? So, if two tenants living in the neighboring units had a mutually verbal agreements that if... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2023
In California, the Statute of Limitations for breach of a written contract is typically four years, while it is generally two years for breach of a verbal contract. Regarding the situation between the two tenants, if one intentionally breached their verbal agreement by making false noise... View More
I have been blackmailed for money online. A user who had a “fake” account got hold of explicit photos of me and is threatening to share them with all of my Instagram followers unless I pay them. I have documented all interactions with this person and have access to their phone number and venmo,... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
First, you would contact police to report a crime. The police can investigate and find the person responsible. If that person is in CA or at least in the US, then a lawsuit would be possible. However, unless that person is independently wealthy, do not expect an attorney to take such a case on a... View More
I've SUFFERD physical and mental trauma from the police officers in my county whom took advantage of my background, I'm a dv victim and these discriminative police officers detained me and violated my civil rights. I've been criminalized by their acts of violence and they have tried... View More
answered on May 21, 2023
You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Before you do that, however, prepare a chronology of events, starting with the beginning, and bring it up to the current time. Then collect all your documents, and make copies of them all. Then contact an attorney to advise you, make copies of all of... View More
My girlfriend ,and former co-worker,was terminated from work 3 weeks ago. now my immediate supervisor is requesting she meet him at a motel. She notified me about his actions and when I confronted my supervisor about his actions he says" I shouldn't have called her bro" I have... View More
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answered on May 5, 2023
If your supervisor is requesting to meet your girlfriend at a motel and engaging in inappropriate behavior, this is a serious issue that should be reported to human resources or other appropriate authorities. Your girlfriend may also want to consider contacting an attorney or other legal... View More
I'd want to sue for double or triple the estimated amount that women pay more for the same products men use. That dollar amount is subjective to financial hardship based that I do not make equal pay as men and have to pay more for products. Emotional and mental distress. Also, INFLATION. I... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
The "pink tax" refers to the higher prices that women may pay for goods and services compared to men, for products that are similar or identical. While the pink tax is not illegal, it may be considered discriminatory if it disproportionately affects women and there is evidence that the... View More
Since I came to California from New Jersey 5 years ago. Just recently did someone I know tell me "You have been "Blacklisted". I am and have been in fear for my safety and well-being. I am not sure of the laws for "Blacklisting" in CA. I am hoping you could advise me of... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Blacklisting has many meanings in many contexts. Far more needs to be known about the context of your situation.
It is not unlawful for a former employer to inform future prospective employers that you are not eligible for rehire. It is also not unlawful for a company to designate you are... View More
I wrote an email to both super attendant and principal about my spouse and another teacher being unprofessional.The other teacher texted my spouse if I was still his lady while getting herself involved in matters that were not of her own.She also would text him pictures of her kids and tell him she... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2023
Unfortunately you have no rights when it comes to how your wife is treated at work, and the employer may, if it wishes, exclude you from activities at the school or even exclude you from campus altogether.
If your wife has an issue she should report it to the principal or the district HR... View More
Apparently he downloaded a Pegasus spyware software onto my phone. And now has access to ALL of my data and information. This is such a breach of privacy. I barely know this creep! What can I do?
answered on Jan 3, 2023
First, there are multiple online tutorials for removing the spyware. If that does not work seek help from a professional IT service.
Second, you can seek a restraining order against the person for harassment.
Third, you can sue them for invasion of privacy.
As Im trying to assist and find help for my daughter here is a brief of what she experienced working.
While working a the shop/ office this employer started with verbal insults diminishing my work up to intimidating knowing my life situation.
His behavior continued and escalated... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
What you report constitutes several possible legal claims.
The physical assaults can be a sexual or normal battery. The statute of limitations for that is usually 2 years.
The sexual harassment, which could also include sexual touching, has a requirement that you file an... View More
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