California Questions and Answers

Can I be forced to participate in after hours social events?
My boss uses the fact that I won't participate in after hour social events (drinking at bars etc) on my annual reviews which affects my pay. What recourse do I have (if any)?
1 answer  |  asked Aug 23, 2011 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Hostile work environment when returning from a medical leave of absence
Approximately 3 months ago I went on a doctor & company approved medical leave of absence. Prior to leaving I was working anywhere from 60 to 90 hour work weeks. Not uncommon for our global company. I...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2011 11:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Company refusing to pay severance what are my options?
I am based in CA and went to work for a company based in MO and I worked in TX. I started work on 1/17/11 and was terminated on 4/1/11 (yes April Fools day). At termination I was told I would receive ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 7, 2011 05:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Violation of my rights under FMLA
On June 13 of this year, I returned to work from FMLA. Before I took FMLA, I trained another employee on my job. When I returned, my manager said she wanted to keep my co-worker in my former position....
2 answers  |  asked Aug 4, 2011 12:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I be layed off this way....
I filed for worker Comp 12/17/2011 .. 6 days in employer showed his disapproval thru actions, about 25 days in when paying insurance premium was asked if i was doing this on own insurance or am I goin...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 1, 2011 10:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days stated on the form? Also do I have to resubmit
I was approved for FMLA for a duration of one year. The doctor stated the FREQUENCY 1-3 times per month and the DURATION 8 hours per episode. Can I be denied FMLA if I go over the amount of days state...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 29, 2011 5:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can my employer track "comp time"?
It has been a past policy for my employer to keep track of "comp time" rather than pay overtime for its salaried employees. Comp time was also banked as single hour instead of time and a half. It was ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 29, 2011 10:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

What should I do after State Personnel Board findings nothing wrong?
I am an Registered Nurse at the California State Prison. I have a disability that job injury related and received a 20% permanent disability( Neck) with restriction no lifting more than 25lbs. I reque...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 23, 2011 07:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

What can you do when someone is a victim of discrimination and dscharged for unjust reasons?
A friend of mine was recently fired from her job at a hotel. The reason for her discharge was apparently because she left a dish soap dirty. Her employer humiliated her and was completely rude. They g...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 6, 2011 11:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

If my employer appeals the EDD decision am I eligible to receive the benefits that were unpaid
I filed for unemployment benefits. the EDD awarded them to me, then my ex-employer filed an apeal and benefits were unavailable until a hearing was had and a decision made. The judge found in my favor...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2011 01:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to California