I’ve been working from home since March 19th due to the safer at home order and have had NO contact with any other employees or the office. Nor will I have until at least May 15th. This past Wednesday 4/15 I came down with covid-like symptoms. Emailed my boss and told him I was sick and being... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2020
HIPPA laws do not apply to your employer. That law relates to the medical and insurance industries primarily. However other medical privacy rights do exist.
There is no question that asking you about medical test results is a violation of medical privacy rights. And telling others... View More
Hello, I'm a unarmed security guard for Allied Universal, I kick out homeless people and loiterers, the area where I work at is big and I happen to work with myself (no coworkers).
Now with a Covid-19 pandemic, when a transient gives me trouble, the police are unable to help me.... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2020
I think you have a more basic matter with which you should be concerned, which Mr. Pedersen did not address.
All people in the State of California have been ordered to stay home, unless you work in a field which is exempt from that order. Even if you "work alone", as you say, you... View More
Was also offered a $9k severance package which includes a stipulation that no future actions can be taken regarding any occurrences between parties, including termination. Have been with the company for 20 years +
answered on Mar 22, 2020
While I agree for the most part with Mr. Pedersen's opinion, most importantly you should have the severance agreement reviewed by an experienced attorney who handles wrongful terminations. There are several reasons why you should do this. Since you've been with the company for 20 years,... View More
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