Recent content by franz-27

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Hi, I was recently involved in an auto accident. It was on a freeway offramp with 4 lanes. The lane I was in was lane #3 which was for going straight and turning right. The other vehicle was in lane #2 which was a left turn only lane. At...

What is the name of your state? CA My friend has just told me that the INS has just changed the requirement for citizenship from 5 years to 3. Is there any truth to this? How early can one apply for citizenship as a green card holder?

I apologize for the repetition but i was just wondering if anything has changed since i last posted. As employees of this company, we feel frustrated being left in the dark with most employee related issues like this one. We do not get offered any medical benefits, we had to come to work for...

I guess the question was put in the wrong way. My employer does not give days off on record so we are all very insecure about taking time off because of the fact that he does dock our pay for it. Some people have explained that exempt salaried employees should not be docked even if the do not...

What is the name of your state? CA In a family where both parents are gone and no will has been made, how is the estate divided and who are considered legal heirs? Can an heir be voted in or nomiated?

What is the name of your state? CA My current employer does not show any record of any leave earned for all employees for both vacation and sick days. i am an exempt employee and would like to know how to deal with this situation when i want to take a day off. Should i just take it when he...

What is the name of your state? CA last year we had to come in for work on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. This year, these dates are recognized as federal holidays. Is is safe to say that private companies will follow suit with regards to these days being holidays?

What is the name of your state? CA Our company does not offer any vacation or sick days. If we miss half a day or even two days and are on salary, is it right to have our pay deducted for the hours or days we missed?

What is the name of your state?CA When we were hired, we were just given vague job titles but the work is pretty much "do-as-you-are-told" type of a deal. This makes it pretty ask for a job performance review if two or more people are asked to do the same thing you are even if they are...

What is the name of your state?CA Is it mandatory for employers to supply a handbook to their employees?

On the 15th of the month, our employer considers our paycheck an "advance". The balance which is net of all deductions like taxes is given at the end of the month. Very weird. Any reason why he would do this?

What is the name of your state? CA Like most employees, we get paid twice a month. I am curious though because on our paycheck, our employer indicates that we are gettng an advance salary which is half our monthly income then gives us the "balance" at the end of the month. Is this legal? How...

What is the name of your state? CA I would like to get more clarification on the time requirements for salaried employees. My employers says that we are salaried employees and "requires" us to work 40/week. Failure to do such may mean that you have to compensate your work time by either...

What is the name of your state? CA I work at a place where there are no benefits given to the employees. No overtime, sick/vacation leave, health or dental even for those employees who have been with company for a year. How is this possible?