California Questions and Answers

Which states laws to follow for resignation from an out of state employer?
I worked in California for a company based in New York. I recently gave notice (2 weeks) and served out that time. They did not hand over my final check at that time, and have still not paid out wages...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 18, 2012 2:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

NEED A EMPLOYMENT LAWYER REFERRAL
It hurts me to pursue my case against the School District, but it is the principal of the matter involved Racism. I’m crying out for help! Race Discrimination Hurts….I’m writing to you to seek a...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 2, 2012 11:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

should i still get 25 hours a week?
i am considered a part time employee i was working a steady for 25 hours a week before i went on medial leave or until the job was done witch gave me a lot more hours then 25. i had been working the s...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 29, 2012 5:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Are initial severance pay offers typically what employers expect to pay?
My employer has offered me a severance package to resolve a dispute at work. It wasn't negotiated, they simply made an offer. Do companies normally expect to pay more than their initial offer?
2 answers  |  asked Jun 23, 2012 07:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Laid off soon after relocating to California
Last year I was working for a company in the UK. At the time, this company announced a massive re-organization and basically gave me two options: (i) take a redundancy (or severance) package of approx...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 14, 2012 9:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

CAN I BE FIRED FOR MISSING WORK DUE TO MY ASTHMA
I have had several problems with my asthma over the past year resulting in me missing some time from work now and then. I have been taken off work a couple of times by my doctor and I have given those...
3 answers  |  asked Jun 1, 2012 4:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Copy of Investigation Document?
Hello, I recently was fired from my last position. I submitted a formal complaint to the head of HR in January stating many complaints such as harassment, threating texts, sexual discrimination about ...
1 answer  |  asked May 2, 2012 5:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Do I have a case for wrongful demotion?
I have been employed at the company for 5 years as a manager. (I am no disclosing the specific management title). I have an exemplary background with personnel reviews for back up. About a year ago I ...
3 answers  |  asked Apr 25, 2012 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Equal Pay Discrimination?
I apologize, but I removed the details in case my employer is lingering around these boards. Thank you everyone for responding.
1 answer  |  asked Apr 17, 2012 10:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

what do I do about unfair pay for a company I have worked for almost 5 years?
I have been working for this company for almost 5 and have only received 3 raises with in that time period. I am a full-time stock management employee, paid hourly and receiving about 3 dollars less t...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 16, 2012 11:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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