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Punitive Damages & Employment Law

Every employer is bound to the employment laws that govern the state of California. And, in turn, every employee has the ability to exercise the rights that these laws grant them. If an employer violates the employment laws that govern the state of California, any employees affected by this can file a lawsuit against them.
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The Dangers Of Driving While Drowsy

Driving while drowsy is dangerous. In fact, it is so dangerous that it is often compared to the risks that come with driving while under the influence of alcohol. As a result, if you drive while drowsy, there is a good chance that you could end up in an accident. Going over the dangers of
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You Are Entitled To Overtime Pay In California After A Long Shift

The state of California differs from other states in that if you work more than eight hours in a single day, you are entitled to overtime wages. Many other states rely on the “forty-hour-a-week” model – you are entitled to overtime if you work more than forty hours per week. But the state of California
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Unable to Work Due to Injury

Being Unable To Work Due To An Injury Many serious injuries can prevent you from working for some time. And, as is the case for many people, if you are unable to work, you are unable to earn the money you need to live. Going over what it means to obtain compensation when you are
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Vacation Time

Your Employer Cannot Take Away Your Accrued Vacation Time The state of California treats accrued vacation time as wages that you have earned. This means that you cannot lose the vacation time you have accumulated throughout the period of time you worked for a particular company. Employment laws can be difficult to understand, especially when
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Final Paycheck

The Amount Of Time An Employer Has To Give You Your Final Paycheck The state of California has very clear laws and regulations that govern when your employer must give you your final paycheck. If these laws and regulations are violated, your employer can be held accountable for their actions. Going over the laws and
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Lost Wages Evidence

The Evidence You Must Present When Suing For Lost Wages A serious injury can lead to you losing the wages you would normally receive. If you were injured and would like to file a lawsuit, you should include the wages you have lost within that claim. Going over the evidence you must present when suing
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Final Paycheck

The state of California has very clear laws and regulations that govern when your employer must give you your final paycheck. If these laws and regulations are violated, your employer can be held accountable for their actions. Going over the laws and regulations that govern when your employer must give you your final paycheck and
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Rejecting Your First Insurance Settlement Offer

If you were injured due to the negligence of another person, you are almost certainly entitled to some form of compensation. And, if you have been offered an insurance settlement due to this, you might want to say “Yes.” Going over what can happen if you reject your first insurance settlement offer and speaking with
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The Rights You Can Exercise Before Signing A Severance Agreement

In the state of California, you have several rights that you can and should exercise before signing a severance agreement. By exercising every single one of these rights, you can obtain a favorable severance agreement. Going over the rights you can exercise before signing a severance agreement and the value of exercising these rights while
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