California Questions and Answers
Formerly salaried, now hourly for questioning authority
I am a recruiter on-site at an electronics co. in CA. I have always been considered an "exempt" employee as I hire, fire, interview, recruit, etc. Recently I asked my employer how it was legal for the...
1 answer | asked Apr 1, 2003 11:22 PM [EST] | applies to California
Is unusual pay structure discrimination?
I am a bus driver subject to a 2-tier pay structure, which includes a higher wage for duties I perform as a trainer. In addition to actually training the drivers, I sign off on all the official docume...
1 answer | asked Mar 29, 2003 11:01 AM [EST] | applies to California
Car Dealership vs. Employees
Are there ANY laws governing Car Dealerships when it comes to their sales staff? If so, where can I find them?
1 answer | asked Mar 27, 2003 12:50 PM [EST] | applies to California
Non Compete in California
I joined a firm in 2001 and signed their confidentiallity agreement. In Jan 03 I was terminated and signed a termination agreement that included this origional confidentiallity agreement. I went to wo...
1 answer | asked Mar 22, 2003 5:05 PM [EST] | applies to California
workers comp retaliation
Hello, My name is Omar I would like some information. I have been retaliated against by my workers compensation adjuster and she has been making my life a hell. I have gone on two separate occasions w...
1 answer | asked Mar 19, 2003 12:06 AM [EST] | applies to California
Agreement after-the-fact?
An employee of my company resigned his position after 9 months, invoking repayment terms for relocation expenses that require a pro rated portion based on remaining with the company for 12 months. Pro...
1 answer | asked Mar 18, 2003 2:43 PM [EST] | applies to California
Severance pay withholding taxes
My severance pay check's withholding taxes was equivalent to 40% of gross pay. I've searched high and low on internet to get explanation, table, or reasons why it is taxed so high. Can you explain? Th...
1 answer | asked Mar 14, 2003 3:49 PM [EST] | applies to California
Severance Shortfall
My father was just recently laid off after 10 years of service as an Engineer with a large multinational engineering firm. After, just completing a project which kept him on the road for a year straig...
1 answer | asked Mar 11, 2003 11:50 PM [EST] | applies to California
Job Offer Contract
I was offered a position that was a promotion in my current company but because of special rules during a recent merger was told by hiring manager (senior executive) that I would have to take a latera...
1 answer | asked Jan 31, 2003 10:23 PM [EST] | applies to California
Salary vs. Hourly
I am an hourly employee. My hourly wage is determined by $25000 a year, so it comes out to $12.02 an hour. When I am paid they just divide my $25000 by 24 or twice a month and that is what I am paid, ...
1 answer | asked Jan 31, 2003 3:43 PM [EST] | applies to California