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what can i do if my union did not respond to my call after i was fierd
i called my union four days after i was termanated and the union rep did not contact me until it was too late. He then informed me that I had 7days to be represented and by the time he called back the...
1 answer | asked Nov 21, 2011 6:01 PM [EST] | applies to California
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
Can an employer dictate who employees fraternize with outside of work?
I work for a union. (Directly for the union, that is - not as a member of that particular union.) One of my superiors recently resigned, evidently as a result of internal politics and conflict with th...
1 answer | asked Apr 25, 2011 4:59 PM [EST] | applies to California
is my employer required to pay overtime when I am work reduced?
I work a 10 hour alternative schedule in a hospital. When I am work reduced after working 8 hours, isn't my employer required by law to pay me time and a half for the remaining 2 hours? If so how do I...
1 answer | asked Apr 5, 2011 11:44 AM [EST] | applies to California
What do I do after quitting one company for another upon their request and I havent worked since?
I worked for a company, found a better job. The company I was going to told me that I couldn't put in a two week notice because they needed me to start the next week. I quit the job and have worked tw...
2 answers | asked Jan 21, 2011 12:59 PM [EST] | applies to California
Am I required to give a percentage to the owner of my salon for out of salon work?
I work at a commission based salon (%50 %50). I've been doing weddings for some of my clients through my salon. Am I required to give a percentage of my earnings to my employer? Some of these jobs req...
1 answer | asked Oct 16, 2010 11:27 PM [EST] | applies to California
can my previous employer withhold my final check?
Hello, I was let go from my job almost three weeks ago and after the pay period ended i have not received my final paycheck. I emailed my previous employer asking about the status of my final paycheck...
2 answers | asked Jun 26, 2010 12:13 AM [EST] | applies to California
Do I have to disclose a dimissed charge of battery to a CA governing licensure board?
I was charged with battery. The result of my case was a plea in which I received pretrial diversion. I have completed my pretrial diversion and my case has been dismissed. However, due to the nature o...
1 answer | asked Apr 26, 2010 7:44 PM [EST] | applies to California
Can I sue my employer for requiring me to go to work when I am sick providing a doctor's note?
I was reprimanded for calling off work because I was sick and I even provided them a doctor's note. I was told by human resource that I should have shown up for work anyways even if I was going to be ...
2 answers | asked Jan 2, 2010 02:50 AM [EST] | applies to California