My Employment Lawyer - Answers Posted By Ken Koury

Answer to I have laid off on last month. I have received severance package.

Congradulations.

posted Mar 11, 2010 08:43 AM [EST]

Answer to What unemployment benefits am I qualified for I'm being "forced to resign"?

Dont quit as it may disqualify you. make them lay you off.

posted Jan 23, 2010 10:45 AM [EST]

Answer to Can you have a former patient wants to see you again, can they? (non compete)

She is not quite right. Non compete agreements are generally illegal in CA but there is a limited exception for the sale of a business. No one can answer you without reviewing the document.

posted Oct 25, 2009 01:19 AM [EST]

Answer to Can my employer change my rate of pay?

Yes, unless you have a contract, they can do that but the reduction can only apply to future work. They cannot make it retroactive.

posted Oct 1, 2009 5:47 PM [EST]

Answer to Is an electronicly knowledgedment of a non-compete agreement included in our company handbook valid?

Non-compete agreements are illegal in CA.

posted Sep 16, 2009 2:27 PM [EST]

Answer to Possible wrongful termination

No

They are not required to offer the job to ex-employees. they can hire anyone they want.

posted Jul 16, 2001 02:41 AM [EST]

Answer to On call pay

No

No

posted Jul 16, 2001 02:38 AM [EST]

Answer to Can I sue for my employer leaking information?

No

They can release any information they want as long as it is true.

posted Jul 16, 2001 02:35 AM [EST]