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do I have a case??
over qualified, but hired with job description. management deligates all work load to me then go's shopping online. management was found out then terminated. Replaced by unqualified individual with no...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 11, 2002 10:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Contractual Severance and Release
I have a predetermined severance clause in my offer letter that states:"In addition, in the event you are terminated for reasons other than “for cause” during the twelve-month period ending after the ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 5, 2002 1:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

IS THIS WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND IF SO WHAT CAN I DO?
I WAS FIRED FOR MISCONDUCT SO I WENT TO APPLY FOR UNEMPLYMENT AND I WAS DENIES FOR THAT REASON. I APPEALED THE UNEMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT AND WENT TO COURT. THE JUDGE RULED IN MY FAVORE AND SAID THAT THE...
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2002 7:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

AT-Will Terminitation
My company is having layoffs next month (no severence). I plan on resigning on Monday and giving 3 weeks notice. Can they ask me to leave the day I give notice and then not pay me for those 3 weeks? T...
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2002 10:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Laid off then position gave to someone else
I was laid off in December and was told there was no need for the Director position I held and it was being eliminated. Today they promoted my ex-associtate to the position of Director. Since it has b...
1 answer  |  asked May 25, 2002 5:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Selective Layoff
My wife got layoff two weeks ago and later she found out the mojority of the layoffs are oriental people and also parents who need to leave early to pick up kids from school even they have put in more...
1 answer  |  asked May 24, 2002 6:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Wrongfull termination
Becuase of poor office ergonomics my neck and upper back as well as extremities have developed acute pain. I have been seeing a physical therapist for about 2 months now. I discussed with my managemen...
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2002 7:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Employment Agency Overtime Laws
I work for an employment agency. My work with that agency, sends me to two different businesses. I work 30 hours a week at one company and 22.5 hours a week at the other. Although I am working with tw...
1 answer  |  asked May 12, 2002 8:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Does she have any legal recourse for the sexual pressure her new boss was putting on her?
A friend of mine has been the target of sexual harassment at work by her new boss. Let me provide a little background: Her husband passed away a couple months before, and she was unemployed. Needing m...
2 answers  |  asked May 3, 2002 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Exempt employee travelling WAY too much.
Hi. I am an exempt employee in sourthern CA that works at a software company. My job title is Support Specialist, although I am more of a travelling technician. I know that an employer can make you wo...
3 answers  |  asked May 1, 2002 6:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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