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Can I sue over breach of agreement on status of rehire when my job was eliminated?
After 10 years my job with a Fortune 100 company was eliminated due to downsizing. I was given a period of time to apply and secure another position within the company prior to a termnation date. I ap...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 16, 2014 07:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

how can I correct my incorrect address?
Hi, I found my business address incorrect so need to correct? Can pleas help me by giving the contact mail or instruction. Best regards, Richard
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2014 11:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is it legal to demote employee without notice when FMLA has expired?
I was in an auto accident and was put on leave by my doctor because I could not perform my regular duties. As FMLA came close to expiring I was not informed at all, but received a letter from HR three...
1 answer  |  asked May 10, 2013 11:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

legality og hiring 10 part time employees rather than 5 full time employees to avoid paying benifits
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2013 06:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is it considered termination when my manager deletes my access to my work account?
I was out sick for 3 days, when I returned to work I found out that my Office Manager deleted/deactivated my access to my work account. I work in a doctors office and we use Electronic medical records...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 16, 2013 7:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

What can I successfully do from a legal standpoint? My Public Sector Job
Retaliation: informing management/HR because it will ruin your performance reviews. Motto: "if you don't like it, I will make you quit". Inconsistencies in their advice, and procedures. Extreme workpl...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 3, 2013 10:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Clarify separation agreement with confidentiality clause in terms of unemployment interview.
If I signed a separation agreement as part of a severance package that includes a confidentiality clause can I answer questions in my unemployment interview without violating the agreement and losing ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2012 12:47 PM [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 an employer request a non-smoker and scent free employee?
Can an employer request that prospective employer be a non-smoker and scent free if the position is working in an controlled enviroment (clean rooms). Or is this something that can not be asked due to...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 22, 2012 4:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

When an employee quits his job with free housing, how long does he get to say in the house for?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 26, 2011 7:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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