California Questions and Answers

Can I collect Vacation hours while collecting Disability insurance while on maternity leave in California?
I collected 80 hours of vacation time while on maternity leave and collecting disability pay, My work says you cant do that and is now taking my next pay check... is that right? I was under the unders...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2016 11:22 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

How would a lump sum from a settlement agreement affect your SDI, SSDI and SSI benefits?
If you sign a settlement agreement that waives your rights to sue and then received a lump sum for signing that document. Would this need to be reported to EDD for SDI or to Social Security for SSDI o...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 11, 2016 6:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Would it be slander or liable to contact a former coworker's current manager?
A former coworker has stated he took a carbon copy of his work place desktop and at least one database containing client information. His assertation is that he has all of the information a sales rep ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 11, 2016 5:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

My employer is about to terminate me because the doctor placed unknown as a return to work date. If I am terminated, can I receive unemployment benefits?
I received the forms and had the doctor fill up the forms. On the question about what date I will return to work, the doctor responded with unknown. I received an email from HR stating that my FMLA ap...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 7, 2016 4:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I worked for a company and never signed a non compete agreement. I recently quit because and have started my own business in the same field. The owner of the company I used to work for has stated to me that he is going to sue me. I am not sure for what???
I worked for a company and never signed a non compete agreement. I recently quit because and have started my own business in the same field. The owner of the company I used to work for has stated to m...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2015 12:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay?
California: If I was in the middle of my probationary period and quit before the end of my probationary period, am I still entitled to my pay? I get paid biweekly, and I was wondering if I should give...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 9, 2015 9:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I recently started a new job as an Assistant Manager in a department that employs 15 female food service workers. Recently, it was brought to my attention that one of the employees, who had breast augmentation and a tummy tuck, has been showing her cowork
I recently started a new job as an Assistant Manager in a department that employs 15 female food service workers. Recently, it was brought to my attention that one of the employees, who had breast aug...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 8, 2015 7:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

While I was on disability for a surgery, My employer kept calling and writing my Dr.'s office to obtain information about me, but never asked me directly how I was. Because she went to the same Dr. she tried to get information from them. I feel this was h
I went out for a procedure originally expected to take 4 weeks to recover. Due to the alignment of my hip and knee, I was given 4 additional weeks off. All docoments were sent to my employer asap to g...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 6, 2015 07:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

If you settle a CA labor board case what particular amounts are taxable? Only wages earned, or all of the amounts? (Wages not paid, etc.)
I am currently awaiting my final decision for a labor board hearing because I was not paid for the hours and mileage I drove (as a truck driver.) I was curious as to what exact parts of the settlement...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 1, 2015 07:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

My company is forcing me to do unethical things, can I quit and receive unemployment benefits.
I work for a school. They have been accepting federal student loans for students. Instead of returning the overage, they have been paying employee's and bills and then bouncing the stipend checks writ...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 20, 2015 8:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to California