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I work for a large company that very much so okay with using pronouns. However, today I was informed by my supervisor that I was not able to use the pronouns I choose to identify with which are chick, doll & dame.
answered on Apr 4, 2024
it is highly unlikely that a court would allow you to choose relatively derogatory terms related to women to be chosen pronouns for your gender choice. In fact, without knowing more, it would be likely a court or jury would find that your choice of those words was in fact an attempt to demean... View More 
I'm 65 and lost my job because they said I may retire and they wanted to hire someone else.
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
The situation you've described may constitute age discrimination, which is illegal under federal law in the United States. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are 40 years of age or older.
Under the ADEA, it is... View More
I was driving a company truck in Arizona that wasn’t registered (I was unaware) and I got pulled over and got a ticket. I gave the ticket to the company to pay because it wasn’t my fault and they never did… so I got a random letter in the mail and it said my license was suspended and I missed... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
Under California law, a failure to appear (FTA) in court is generally considered a misdemeanor offense. However, the specific consequences and how it appears on your record may vary depending on the severity of the original offense and the circumstances surrounding your case.
In your... View More
The assistant manager named Cerica who worked the same position as me, one day got mad because I removed a sticky note she wrote so she tracked me down in the hotel, got in my face threatening to beat me up and throw me over the balcony on the 2nd floor, she proceeded to call me racial slurs,... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. DO NOT DELAY. Your legal rights have strict deadlines. If you wish to sue the company for something like racial discrimination in Illinois, your deadlines can be as short as within 300 days of the alleged discrimination if your allegations require a... View More
Hi .Good Afternoon. My H1B is approved recently and my grace period is started on 1st of March 2024 . Based on the 60 days rule my grace period ends on April 30 ,2024 .I am still finding job and project to keep my H1b status active . I was on “F2 visa” status before so in case if I have to... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In this situation, you may not need to leave the country to change your status from H1B to F2. You can file for a change of status (COS) within the U.S. before your 60-day grace period ends on April 30, 2024. Here are some important points to consider:
1. File Form I-539: To change your... View More
I am on an L1A visa and my husband L2A since Nov 2022. We had a baby Nov 2023 and bought a house also. I’m not able to work full time and take care of my baby.
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
As an L1A visa holder, your status is tied to your employment with the company that sponsored your visa. If you leave your job, your L1A status will no longer be valid, and consequently, your husband's L2A status will also be affected. However, there are a few potential options you can... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
As an international student in the United States on an F-1 visa, there are restrictions on the types of work you can do. In general, you are not allowed to engage in off-campus self-employment like digital marketing or monetizing social media. However, there are a few exceptions:
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is it legal for a company like UNICOURT to post personal information about me and others that are trying to get a job but can't because when one does a search for my name on Google, my case shows up in the results. Is it legal to get paid by rich corporations like CH2M HILL and American Honda... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
Under California law, court records are generally considered public records and can be accessed by anyone, unless they have been sealed or redacted by the court. This means that companies like Unicourt, which aggregate and provide access to court records, are typically acting within the law when... View More
is it legal for a company like UNICOURT to post personal information about me and others that are trying to get a job but can't because when one does a search for my name on Google, my case shows up in the results. Is it legal to get paid by rich corporations like CH2M HILL and American Honda... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Lawsuits are public records. That company simply makes it easier for someone doing a search to find the public record. There can be no liability for anyone using the public record. You have no right to privacy in a public record.
Now, if you can prove that the employer is using its... View More
I’m told franchisee must exit the system but i have seen no action. What do I do next? What should I expect? What’s a typical outcome? I’m a corporate employee/the assualter is a restaurant franchise owner. How do I trust anything has been done? I have been waiting months after the official... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Sorry to hear about what happened to you. This sounds like a difficult issue for you and your employer to navigate. You should talk to a local attorney about your rights and any remedies that may have available to you. Sexual assault is also a crime that should not be taken lightly. If the... View More
For some reason my work culture thinks it is acceptable to talk poorly about "white people" and the catholic religion. One individual in particular has already been spoken to about this. I even spoke to him myself and he chose to scream "Poland is anti gay and anti abortion"... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
Under California law, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, or religion are prohibited in the workplace. This includes making negative or derogatory comments about a particular race, ethnicity, or religion, which can create a hostile work environment.
If you feel... View More
For some reason my work culture thinks it is acceptable to talk poorly about "white people" and the catholic religion. One individual in particular has already been spoken to about this. I even spoke to him myself and he chose to scream "Poland is anti gay and anti abortion"... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Caucasian people can be racially harassed just the same as those of other races. Same with Catholics, same as other religions. The measure of unlawful harassment is whether the comments or conduct are so severe or pervasive so as to render the workplace hostile to you and your race and/or... View More
I lost a job by laid off due to loss my position that I have been taken absent for 3 weeks from my work because I asked the HR before I left as my mom was critical condition and passed away. Could you suit the company illegal of family absent leave law?
I worked since November 13, 2023 at... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In California, employees may be eligible for job-protected leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These laws provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons, including caring for a parent... View More
I lost a job by laid off due to loss my position that I have been taken absent for 3 weeks from my work because I asked the HR before I left as my mom was critical condition and passed away. Could you suit the company illegal of family absent leave law?
I worked since November 13, 2023 at... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Your length of service at your employer means you do not qualify for protection under the federal FMLA or the state CFRA. The length of your leave did not give you protection under any bereavement leave statute. If you worked for an employer of at least 5 employees, the Fair Employment and... View More
When I was interviewed for this job, I was told this will be work from home. This is one of the two reasons why I took this job. (The other was the pay rate) I was told I would have to work 2 days in the office per week, starting out to operate a laser engraver. It's now been two years and... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
You can ask, but as an at-will employee, either party can change the terms of employment at any time. The other party can then accept or reject those terms. In other words, the employer doesn't have to agree to let you work from home.
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In California, if a department has filed a motion to dismiss with the State Personnel Board (SPB) before a pre-settlement conference, you may still have the option to withdraw your appeal from the SPB and file a lawsuit in court instead. However, there are some important considerations:
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I need to make sure my attorney is doing his job because I don't get feed back like I should he gets mad when I email him too much tell me to stop contacting him that he will let me know when there's any updates on my case and whenever it's time for me to start looking for another lawyer
answered on Mar 31, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with local attorneys in your state, the general practice followed nationwide is that clients can dismiss their attorneys, and vice versa, an attorney can withdraw from... View More
Does an employee of DCF or it's CBC entity have authority to do the performance of CPI investigations and the removing children without a warrant,to never allowing reunification.Acting as a fill in.In 2002
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
In 2002, employees of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida, including those in Polk County, were indeed involved in child protective investigations (CPI). These investigations are a critical part of the efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of children. The DCF, along with... View More
In a situation where you are a transportation lessor (one truck, tractor) and all expenses are deducted from the gross by the lessee (transportation company) before you receive revenue.
Does the lessee typically write off those expenses?
I received a 1099-NEC accounting for the... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2024
When you're working as a transportation lessor, it's common to encounter complex arrangements regarding payments, expenses, and tax reporting. The situation you've described, where the lessee deducts expenses from the gross amount before issuing your net pay, does raise some... View More
What can we do if the employer isn’t giving me the paystubs
The old employer is asking to sign a document which shows that we are lending the money from them, and once we sign the document then only they will be sending the pay stubs
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
If your employer is not providing paystubs, which are crucial for H1B visa transfer, it's essential to understand your rights and possible actions. Federal and state laws in the U.S. generally require employers to provide employees with pay statements, detailing earnings and deductions. If an... View More
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