I need to figure out if my coworkers and I are owed overtime pay. I'm getting conflicting information everywhere I go, and if I need to refer to a lawyer in the end so be it. Maybe you guys can help though... We're salaried video game artists in California.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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I've been offered a job by a Silicon Valley startup. The salary and benefits are good, but how do I know if the stock options are "market rate" for this position?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2011 -
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In late July my wife bought a bra from a national retail chain. She wore it one day and was left with a painful large welt/wound on both sides that made it uncomfortable to wear any bra for three weeks. When she explained what happened to the store, they put her in touch with their corporate offices. The welt/wound has mostly healed, although some red areas are still visible and there is some mild throbbing and more-than-occasional itching. She saw a dermatologist who said that there may be some permanent discoloration. The corporate rep indicated that they'd pay for the doctor's visit, although there really wasn't any out-of-pocket cost because the visit was covered by my insurance. Beyond this, can she expect some kind of compensation for the pain, inconvenience and continued problems? What's the best way to go about asking the company? Do we need a lawyer? How do we find one?
posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2011 -
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[ Employer Compensation Filter ] Do I have grounds to seek compensation from my employer for damage to my car incurred during business use?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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Was hit by a truck whilst riding on my bike at night. Didn't have my light on. There is talk of compensation/suing. Need some advice...(slightly long story)
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 27, 2010 -
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I know there are a bunch of lawyers in this community. I wonder if any of you are on "alternate tracks" or "alternative schedules". Or, if you are some other kind of professional who typically bills by the hour, if you can help me come up with a proposal.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 13, 2010 -
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My work now offers bonuses if our performance meets certain (fairly high) standards. I'm concerned this will hurt more than it helps. Are my fears unfounded?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2010 -
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Please help me figure out how much I should get paid now that I am going from full-time to part-time.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 26, 2009 -
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My employer gives me extra vacation hours instead of actual pay for overtime. Is this legal in California?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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Am I entitled to back pay for a year of working Sundays in Rhode Island and not receiving time and a half wages?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 3, 2008 -
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Relating to
yesterday's credit check question, how do you reply to a prospective employer who wants your salary history in a way that's fair to your value? So many IT/Web type jobs over the past few years have seen pay rates chopped down. If they ask, and A) I know my former employers don't give out salary information; and B) they don't require some sort of three year old pay stub - then why can't I just fluff it up to my true value again? I don't want to get in trouble, but I'm sick of getting low-balled. There's no way I can let them continue to get away with this! Do you just lie? What's the system?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2005 -
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