Is Reverse Discrimination at Workplace Illegal in California
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Two Mistakes To Avoid When Working With A Therapist
There are two common mistakes that you should avoid making when working with doctors who therapists who treat you for your physical or emotional injuries a personal injury or employment case: (a)Avoid saying anything to the doctor that’s going to makes you appear less honest or less likable in the eyes of the court or Read More …
When Should You Be Getting Paid For Your Commute Time?
Generally, an employer does not have an obligation to pay for the time you commute to and from work, whether you walk, drive or take public transportation. However, the employer has to pay for the time you commute after your work shift started and during your work time, such as commuting between work sites or Read More …
Obtaining Nursing License and Past Criminal Convictions
California Business and Professions Codes section 480 identifies four grounds on which a board may deny a nursing license or any other license regulated by the code: First, a license may be denied if the applicant has “been convicted of a crime”. Second, a license may be denied if the applicant has “done any act Read More …
Why You Should Not Be Representing Yourself In Your Employment Case
Over the last ten years or so, we have seen a large number of claimants make the same mistakes over and over that make their employment case weaker or ruin any possibility of winning and/or obtaining compensation altogether – handling their own case without legal representation. Many workers (and some employers) are tempted to do all Read More …
Retaliation Case Checklist For Employees
Retaliation cases are some of the most common claims filed by workers against their employers in California. Below is a simple, practical checklist that any employee can use for an early evaluation of whether or not they may have a legitimate retaliation case, before they even speak with an attorney: (a) Did you suffer a Read More …
Confirm Employment Termination In Writing
Recently, we handled an unemployment appeal case, where the parties disputed whether an employee-claimant resigned and whether she was laid off. This determination was critical to determining whether that ex-employee was eligible for unemployment benefits. According to claimant, she was informed of being laid off by her boss over the phone. The employer, however, claimed Read More …
Califotrnia Law Regarding Paying Comissions To Account Managers
Many employers make the mistake of not paying out their employees commissions in a timely manner, which may lead to significant liability for relatively small infractions. The key law that governs payment of wages and commissions in California is Labor Code §204. Generally, employees (with few exceptions) must be paid twice a month or more Read More …
