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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
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
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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
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 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
answered on May 2, 2024
If the police can track down the assaulters, you can sue them and make a claim against their parents, if minors, and potentially the homeowner's insurance.
There may be others liable, such as the school, if they took actions or failed to take actions that would be considered... View More
I attend a private high school in MA. The school has meetings that only members of certain races or ethnicities are allowed to attend. The school does not receive federal funds, but is a 501 (c)(3). Could I sue under code IRS 75-50 similar to Bob Jones vs US?
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answered on Apr 27, 2024
The case you referenced, Bob Jones University v. United States (1983), dealt with the IRS revoking the tax-exempt status of a private university due to its racially discriminatory policies. The Supreme Court ruled that the IRS could revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that violate... View More
I have had this bullying problem for years and the school administrators have done little to nothing to help. I did some research on the California ed code section 48900 and have identified a lot of what has happened to me as bullying as defined there. I am planning on taking all this as evidence,... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2024
California schools are legally mandated to address bullying. They cannot ignore it, although what they choose to do is up to them. Provide documentation of all the bullying, bullying reports, etc. to them and politely tell them they need to address it. If they continue to ignore your requests,... View More
I have had this bullying problem for years and the school administrators have done little to nothing to help. I did some research on the California ed code section 48900 and have identified a lot of what has happened to me as bullying as defined there. I am planning on taking all this as evidence,... View More
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the bullying you've been experiencing and the lack of action from your school administrators. It's important to advocate for yourself and ensure that your rights are protected under California law. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Document... View More
A policy was not in place since 2010. I commenced my studies on January 30, 2023, and a new updated policy was released on January 31, 2023. I consulted with the former HR manager, who is no longer employed by the company, and they advised that the policy was undergoing revisions and that I should... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
Based on the information you have provided, it seems that you may have potential legal claims against your company under California law. Here are a few key points:
1. Breach of contract: If the company had a policy in place offering tuition reimbursement, and you relied on that policy when... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
As an F1 visa student currently in your Optional Practical Training (OPT) period, there are some important considerations regarding your employment options:
1. Your employment must be directly related to your field of study.
2. You can work for a US-based company, but the company... View More
My son has been sick up and on the school year. All of his absences. have an excuse most have doctors notes. The parents choice Public Junior High we are applying to is denying his admission due to excessive absences, even though they are due to illness. He meets all the other guidelines day,... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
This sounds like a private school. Private schools often set their own entrance requirements or mandates for admission. Depending on the type of school, they may have even broader ability to exclude students They may have entrance mandates that include the prior year attendance, or other... View More
My son has been sick up and on the school year. All of his absences. have an excuse most have doctors notes. The parents choice Public Junior High we are applying to is denying his admission due to excessive absences, even though they are due to illness. He meets all the other guidelines day,... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Under California law, schools are required to excuse absences due to illness, medical appointments, or other reasons specified in the Education Code. If your son's absences were properly excused and documented, the school should not penalize him for those absences.
California Education... View More
Or not?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Based on the information you provided, here are a few key points to consider:
1. Filing requirement: Generally, if your total income for the year is less than the standard deduction ($12,950 for single filers in 2022), you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. However,... View More
Our clinical group was moved from one clinical site to another due to various circumstances, but we all have placement and we will be exceeding the BRN requirements for clinical hours in this speciality. The department faculty has decided to assign 20+hrs of additional requirements to our clinical... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
In California, schools and educational institutions generally have broad discretion to modify curriculum and course requirements, especially when reacting to unforeseen circumstances or ensuring that educational standards are met. This flexibility often extends to changes in clinical placements and... View More
A student at my son's school goes to the nurse to receive his prescribed med (clonidine) everyday. This student will hide the med under his tongue, in his cheek or slip it into his pocket when the nurse isn't looking or paying attention and brings it to my son to take. My son has been... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the school district or school nurse for negligence. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Duty of care: Schools and their staff have a legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of students under their... View More
The director of a nonprofit preschool organization was given scholarship funds by a business sponsor intended for a low income student to pay their tuition. She, instead, kept these scholarships and used them for other purposes (the purposes she used them for have not been made known). She kept... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, a preschool director who misuses scholarship funds intended for a low-income student can potentially be charged with fraud in Missouri. This situation may constitute fraud because:
1. The director was entrusted with the scholarship funds for a specific purpose (to pay the tuition of a... View More
If a child gets suspended on Monday and their suspension is 5 days but
there's no school on friday. Will the child return to school on Monday or on Tuesday?
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
In California, if a student is suspended for a specified number of school days, the suspension applies only to days when school is in session. If there is no school on a particular day during the suspension period, such as a holiday or a staff development day, that day does not count towards the... View More
My law school rewards students who make honors their first semester by providing a $4,000 stipend for working at a free internship over the summer. It comes with the cost of signing a contract written by the law school which promises to not transfer to another law school. I signed it because the... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
Based on the information provided, there are several legal issues to consider regarding the enforceability of the contract between you and your law school in California.
1. Unconscionability: If the contract is found to be unconscionable (i.e., unfair or one-sided), it may not be... View More
hello i am 18 and still in high school and was adopted by my aunt and uncle. i have recently moved out and she (my aunt) is refusing to give me my legal documents-such as my Social security card, birth certificate, and mail-also can she throw away my mail?. is this in anyways legal? and if she... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
While it is probably wrong for your aunt to withhold important documents like your social security card and birth certificate from you, I doubt law enforcement will deign to get involved. Simply request duplicates from the appropriate government office.
A person cannot lawfully divert mail... View More
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