California Questions and Answers
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
Job termination during pregnancy
I'm six months pregnant working with a company since more than 8 months as a Computer Software Engineer. Right now my probation period is going on, as I was moved to another group in January 2002. Ear...
2 answers | asked Apr 30, 2002 11:57 PM [EST] | applies to California
Three year contract and penalty
Because my employer sponsored my greencard, they had me sign three year contract. I have to pay penalty IF I terminate my employment within three years. The penalty would be 6 months amount of salary ...
2 answers | asked Apr 30, 2002 12:54 AM [EST] | applies to California
Can an employer deduct one persons pay from another employee
I am employed as an air conditioning technician servicing apartments in the Sacramento area. There are two technicians assigned to each complex and one assistant provided by the company. The techs rec...
1 answer | asked Apr 17, 2002 10:08 AM [EST] | applies to California
Terminated and them wanting me to pay invoice
Here's the issue - I was let go or fired if you will, from my previous employer - I was DENIED my unemployment benefits because somehow my employer said I was abusing the internet during business hour...
1 answer | asked Apr 16, 2002 7:22 PM [EST] | applies to California
Company declining to pay earned commissions after lay off.
I was laid off in July 2001 from a company located in Massachussetts. I had $15K in commissions due to me for sales made. They pay 50% at time of order and 50% when collected. The 15K is for the 2nd 5...
1 answer | asked Apr 16, 2002 12:31 PM [EST] | applies to California
Falsified Review
Okay...for all those attorneys that may be in response to my dilema (of which I am truly appreciative and gratefull)or in review: here is the latest update. A true test for your profession. -My law fi...
1 answer | asked Apr 9, 2002 4:49 PM [EST] | applies to California
Holding Hostage
I posted a question last week and recieved usefull feedback, but have run into yet another situation with my law firm upon termination..and demand of a resignation letter. I received a voice mail mess...
2 answers | asked Apr 9, 2002 07:27 AM [EST] | applies to California
Can I loose my company stock if I leave and compete?
My company is privately held. Therefore, we do not have shares of stock, we have "units." Each year I am given units as part of my year end bonus and as part of a Long Term Reward Plan. The bonus shar...
1 answer | asked Mar 27, 2002 12:14 PM [EST] | applies to California
victim of workplace violence
I was a victim of assult at work. The companey took three weeks to do an investigation. They told me I have no legal right to know what actions were taken against the agresser. They have not set up a ...
2 answers | asked Mar 27, 2002 07:27 AM [EST] | applies to California