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It's a City owned course in Pasadena, CA next to the Rose Bowl managed by contract (Troon). Rose Bowl (City) manages the contract. 30-40 employees are prevented from drinking in the course restaurant/bar. Most are upset. Same policy when attending other events; meeting rooms, outdoor... View More 
answered on Nov 1, 2024
It is not unlawful discrimination to treat you differently because of who employs you. The employer has the right to have rules of this sort. You are not in a protected class of people because you are employee of you employer. As an at will employee you have the right to find work elsewhere and... View More
It's a City owned course in Pasadena, CA next to the Rose Bowl managed by contract (Troon). Rose Bowl (City) manages the contract. 30-40 employees are prevented from drinking in the course restaurant/bar. Most are upset. Same policy when attending other events; meeting rooms, outdoor... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
I presume this question is based on the premise that you have implied but not stated fully: employees, during *non-working hours* that visit their place of work (City golf course) are not allowed to drink while on the premises, whether or not they are working that day or at the time.
If... View More
Officer on scene by looking at the accident and measuring the accident. I was not at fault and I was not speeding. The other person who ran into me was speeding. Both cars are pretty well damaged. My question is this I wasn’t told that I was going to be suspended until a few hours before my shift... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
I am sorry this is happening to you. However, your employer does not have to be fair or reasonable in this regard. As an at will employee your employer can discipline you, suspend you and even terminate you at any time and for any reason whatsoever, even if the reason was not your fault. The... View More
A coworker stated that I violated county policy by using propritary information as a conduit for personal gains to my second job. I was a California lifeline agent and i enrolled our low income population for free cell phones. My main job i was a mental health counselor. This coworker stated this... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you can prove that this co-worker made objectively false statements that harmed your reputation and caused you damages you may well have a defamation claim. The issue will be whether it makes sense to attempt to make a claim of this sort against a co-worker, who likely does not have the money... View More
What are my options. I was just told that i should take another offer from a different company and leave. Is that legally considered me being let go or fired?They still are employing me. The company has also forced me to drive my personal vehicle while on a suspended license and they know its... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If your employer is still employing you, you are not fire (at least not yet). You can ask HR or your supervisor in writing for clarification or you can keep working until your employer terminates you.
More important, you need to get your license reinstated ASAP for two reasons.... View More
So I filed a wage claim about a year ago now after I left my job after 2 years which I did get a settlement for it. My former employer works with 2 different temp agencies, fast forward to this year I wanted to try and go back to work for that company. I went through the other neighboring temp... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
If you could prove that you have not been rehired because you made a wage claim, there may be a viable unlawful failure to hire case. However, more needs to be known. For instance when you settled the prior case if it was some time ago it was common for companies to include a no re-hire provision... View More
I have worked for this business for 29 years took nine months to sell and that time I worked way more hours and couldn’t take off for anything now he says that they’re probably only $20,000 to give me
answered on Oct 26, 2024
In general, under Missouri law, contracts may be oral. In general, it is easier to enforce written contracts because if both sides sign, the terms are those of the document. There is an exception to the rule. Certain contracts must be in writing. It’s called the “statute of frauds”.... View More
So it’s a workers comp case wrongful term they want to add and misclassification but attorney. Is not consistent just need advice
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
Selecting an attorney is an important decision, as whomever you engage will hold your legal interests, either as a person or a business, in their hands. It is critical to hire an attorney who is not only competent and trustworthy, but also one who will listen to you to determine the best way of... View More
She makes me work 48hrs without a break with a Alzhimers Patient, then go to a dying man that has maybe a week left knowing we are not able to sleep. I have been working for 2 and a half weeks with no day off. We work 12 hour shifts
answered on Oct 25, 2024
In almost all cases, businesses must pay hourly employees overtime - time and a half - for hours worked over 40 in one workweek. This applies to home health agencies as well.
However, there are some exceptions. You should contact a local labor and employment attorney for more details... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
In California your employer has the right to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason or even no reason at all. Unless you can prove the offer was rescinded because you are a member of a protected class of people the termination is likely lawful. If you were denied employment... View More
I work for a non-profit organization and my Executive Director suffers with her mental health in ways that have created an extremely unhealthy work environment. The negative work culture has become so toxic that my coworker started to talk with me about how bad things are. This made my Executive... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
This is not an OSHA issue. Your best first move is to locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options. I would suggest you look either on this site, or go to www.cela.org, the home page for the California... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
Generally a charge is either nolle prossed (decline to prosecute) or dismissed. Those often do show up on background checks. You can likely get the record expunged depending on how it precisely was dismissed or dropped... sometimes you cannot expunge them. You might want to find out if you can get... View More
My motion deadline has ended, but the defendant still has a week to respond to the motion, before the judge makes her ruling.
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
Judges typically are very considerate when a person is involved in a legal case without an attorney representing them. Clerical errors should not cause a problem unless the timing of the dispute or the fact represented in critical to the case. In that situation, you may want to contact the clerk of... View More
i had to climb a fence to excape , he also took a collectors coin i found pretended to help me look it up and instead of returning it he fired me and claimed it was the property of the estate grounds
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of this. You will want to speak to a local employment attorney that handles employee cases regarding possible claims of invasion of privacy as well as possible emotional distress. If the intimidation has caused you anxiety, for example, there could be claims under the... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Depending on the amount of the judgment should determine whether or not you should consult and hire a lawyer to assist with the collection of the judgment. That said, if the defendant does not voluntarily pay the judgment then you need to collect on it by seizing his property, for example, a bank... View More
I filed a case against GrubHub with LA County DCBA regarding embezzlement/breach of contract and Prop 22 violations. The reason for termination was based on these agreement and Prop 22 violating offers, using a created "GrubHub Violation" that focused on these offers and then compiled... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
Where there are arbitration clauses in employment agreements, they may or may not be enforceable.
There are reasons why an employee might want arbitration, but generally, arbitration is less beneficial to the employee.
Your best option is to consult with wrongful termination or... View More
I filed a case against GrubHub with LA County DCBA regarding embezzlement/breach of contract and Prop 22 violations. The reason for termination was based on these agreement and Prop 22 violating offers, using a created "GrubHub Violation" that focused on these offers and then compiled... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
The answer to your question depends on the terms of your contract with the company. You are not an employee and the employment laws of this state will not protect you. If your contract requires you to arbitrate disputes with the employer, the only way you will be able to avoid that arbitration... View More
An employee was disciplined and and asked if another employee received the same treatment. Is the employer required to disclose that?
answered on Oct 19, 2024
Employee discipline is considered private confidential information. Thus, it is difficult to obtain unless either: (i) the employee voluntarily discloses the information; or (ii) you file a lawsuit and obtain it through formal discovery. Note: Sometimes the information is improperly disclosed and... View More
This was my companys response below , should i leave and sue ?? Are there any grounds to sue Nd can they make me work
Hi john,
There is a process to FMLA. I have your request in writing however I cannot approve FMLA until I have paperwork from your physician.
I can get... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
From what you’ve described, it seems your company is following the standard FMLA process by requiring paperwork from your physician before approving your leave. This is pretty typical, as FMLA approval hinges on documented medical necessity. They’re giving you a chance to submit the necessary... View More
My husband was hired by a company as an independent contractor. He was told that this means no benifits and no taxes taken out of his check. He agreed to those terms and signed the contract, however he was used as an employee. He worked 9-5 Mon - Friday under their supervision. He was never treated... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Because your husband has been working 9-5, he is an employee, even though the employment agreement calls him an independent contractor. He is owed benefits.
As far as firing is concerned, because Florida is an at-will state, meaning both employers and employees can terminate the agreement... View More
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