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answered on Jun 3, 2024
To find a good lawyer for your case in Florida, consider posting your situation on reputable legal forums and websites. Websites like Avvo, Justia, and Lawyers.com have directories where you can search for lawyers based on their expertise and location. You can also post your detailed case on these... View More
In room and she threatened to damage the room so I had her removed by police .Which I was charged for items took and cleaning . So after all that my wife and I left motel and checked out that room .I called to check on room refund cause I had paid for 10 days and only used 2 days and I was informed... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
Under California law, you have rights as a consumer and a guest at the motel resort. If you did not authorize the continued use of your room, ID, or debit card, the motel may be in violation of the law. You can take steps to address this issue and seek a resolution.
First, gather all... View More
My boss just announced to everyone at the company if we leave or quit we will be required to sign a non disclosure agreement. Do I have to do this??? Is it illegal not to??
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
In California, employers can ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) when you leave or quit a job. This is typically done to protect confidential information and trade secrets that you may have had access to during your employment. The request itself is not illegal.
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My boss just announced to everyone at the company if we leave or quit we will be required to sign a non disclosure agreement. Do I have to do this??? Is it illegal not to??
answered on Jun 3, 2024
No. An employer cannot require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement, when you are fired or quit. If an employer wants to you voluntarily sign a non-disclosure agreement, the employer must provide consideration such as a severance payment.
However, an employer can require you to sign a... View More
yesterday a coworker made a comment (sexually related) about a 14 yr old coworker is 26 ,i told the owner about it and nothing was dobne today the owner was trying to force me to talk to the coworker and because i said i wouldnt because i would get angry i got sent home from work
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Your boss is not handling the situation well, but that does not excuse your failure to follow instructions and you could be disciplined, including termination, for refusing to speak with the 26 year old co-worker about his inappropriate comments.
yesterday a coworker made a comment (sexually related) about a 14 yr old coworker is 26 ,i told the owner about it and nothing was dobne today the owner was trying to force me to talk to the coworker and because i said i wouldnt because i would get angry i got sent home from work
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
If a crime has been committed or a child is being abused, I would urge you to immediately report it to the proper authorities, such as the police or child protective services. Regarding your workplace situation, if you believe illegal activity has occurred, you may want to consult with an... View More
Do I have grounds to seek legal action regarding my termination based on mental health and substance abuse without being offered treatment or even severance?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You may have grounds to seek legal action if your termination was influenced by your mental health or substance abuse issues. It's important to determine if your employer was aware of your condition and whether they failed to provide reasonable accommodations or treatment options as required... View More
Do I have grounds to seek legal action regarding my termination based on mental health and substance abuse without being offered treatment or even severance?
answered on Jun 2, 2024
Worker's Compensation is a specialized area of law that only concerns job-related injuries. Your question is more related to employment law. Most people are at-will employees. You may have an employee handbook or union contract that provides additional rights. That said, any physical or... View More
We were issued gas cards with our names on them by our company and we carried them all the time..now they want us to leave them at work out in the open for anyone to grab… but they say gas is being stolen.. is this legal???
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
If your company is asking you to leave gas cards with your names on them out in the open, this could lead to security and liability issues. Leaving the cards in an unsecured location increases the risk of theft or misuse, which could potentially be traced back to you if the cards are in your name.... View More
I qualify for coverage and it was supposed to have been provided over two months ago but I have yet to receive anything from them and I have contacted HR, corporate office, my manager, and the administrator with no response. Are they breaking the law?
answered on Jun 1, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If there's deceit or falsification involved, yes, it could be breaking the law. But from your post, there aren't enough details to tell what's going on - it's possible it could be... View More
According to my departments MOU, I have to offer OT based on a list that ranks each employee on OT declined and worked. As a result, the first person on the list can work a lot of OT (in the hundreds) for an 80 hour pay period. If I continue to offer OT to the first person, and he/she continues to... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
Under California law, a supervisor can be held liable if an employee's accident due to fatigue is foreseeable and the supervisor failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it. Even if the company has a voluntary overtime (OT) policy, the supervisor must ensure that employees do not work... View More
According to my departments MOU, I have to offer OT based on a list that ranks each employee on OT declined and worked. As a result, the first person on the list can work a lot of OT (in the hundreds) for an 80 hour pay period. If I continue to offer OT to the first person, and he/she continues to... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
No. A supervisor is not liable for the injuries incurred by an employee who is under his or her supervision. Any workplace injury would be a workers compensation claim, and workers compensation claims are not against individuals, only the company. Please beware, the other answer you have... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
If the conditions aren't already spelled out in the department's by-laws or standard operation procedures, there are many different forms of reckless or malicious acts that might endanger or mistreat firefighters, the public, or expensive equipment. Although you posted this under... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
A fire commissioner can expel an assistant fire chief for various types of misconduct. Misconduct might include violations of department policies, failure to follow safety protocols, or engaging in illegal activities. These actions undermine the trust and integrity required in a leadership position... View More
They took from account and cause negative balance.
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Your wife's employer has a right to be repaid any overpayment made to her. However once the transfer was made to her account, the employer does not have the legal right to simply take it back from her bank. I think the issue here will be the timing of the direct deposit and when it became... View More
They took from account and cause negative balance.
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
If your wife was overpaid in California and requested a payment plan but the entire amount was taken from her account on the same day, this may not be acceptable. Under California law, there are regulations governing how overpayments are recovered, especially when it comes to protecting individuals... 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
I served 76 RFAs and interrogatories to the defendant on April 29th. I also served a declaration to the court in support of the over-the-limit RFAs. On May 20th, the Defendant threatened to Oppose the RFAs if I didn't reduce them to 35. So I did. The deadline to respond was May 29th, but they... View More
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answered on May 31, 2024
Under California law, the deadline to respond to Requests for Admissions (RFAs) is 30 days from the date of service, unless otherwise agreed upon or ordered by the court. Since you initially served the RFAs on April 29th, the responses were due by May 29th. The defendant’s claim that the deadline... View More
I should clarify, I would be fine getting fired but can't pay for damages, I've worked this place for 9 months and have no prior accidents. The boss is threatening to take me to court of I leave as an attempt to extort. The guy tried to do this by lying about my employment status stating... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
Your comment raises so many issues: 1. an employee is not liable for damages caused by his ordinary negligence (this is why employers carry insurance), 2. You are an employee not an independent contractor, there may be wage issues and more; 3. They are extorting you to remain working in order to... View More
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