Recent content by mcarson87

I don't get it. Why can't people ask at more than one location? Should they just take yours for the gospel truth every time? What business is it of yours to suggest to people what they should or shouldn't do on here? Your answer on the other site was wrong. Just goes to show that...

How come the moderators are allowed to be so rude?

Employers must normally absorb the cost of broken items, money shortages, etc as the cost of doing business. Unless the employer shows you acted with "gross negligence" or the act was intentional or willful, then they will not be able to recover their losses. Further, the employer normally needs...

Ok I wanted to make sure the pay cut wasn't retroactive.

Were you notified beforehand of this reduction in salary?

Given the information you have provided, it doesn't appear that you were discharged for misconduct, so your chances of being eligible for UI would seem to be quite good.

Hey GH. How are you buddy? I haven't posted much on this site yet but I'm sure I'll find something to reply to soon.

You waited two years before considering to ask for a replacement? To answer your question, yes the employer should issue a replacement if in fact the check is not honored by the bank. I am not familiar with your states laws, but you could likely still be within the SOL for wages. Not that I am...

If you believe you were not paid final wages in accordance with the law, you may want to file a wage claim with the DLSE (labor commissioner). Do a google search for DLSE and find the section "how to file a wage claim." Sorry I can't post a link. Just put on the form that you have been paid...

Actually no, the fact that the final pay has already been obtained means nothing. The labor code provides what is referred to as waiting time penalties for employees who are not paid their final wages in accordance with law. Penalties are at the rate of your regular daily wage for each day you...

Maybe they are unfamiliar with computers and how to do a search. mtreber, if your employer is issuing NSF paychecks then you should be able to recover waiting time penalties. File a wage claim with the DLSE or take the employer to court. LC §203.1 Secondly, your employer is required by...

Oral contracts are enforceable. Don't believe the anti-employee brigade.