Questions tagged [california]
Questions about the workplace that may specifically relate to cultures or state-specific laws and regulations in California.
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Narcissist boss won't allow me to move on/sabotaged internal transfer
I've been with my company for 15 years. Never had an issue with any manager and never complained to HR. I had a baby 10 months ago and I have another one on the way so I have been using PTO (which I ...
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Do I have to sign a new offer letter after working almost three months?
Is it legal for your boss to try to force you to sign a different offer letter with a pay cut and after working almost three months?
I walked into a meeting where I was told that I was being moved to ...
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How do I relay to my boss that I hate the job site I am assigned
The job site I recently got assigned to (it's actually three sites, one location) is our current primary project with many others starting soon. I don't want to be stuck at this site too long. It ...
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During the interview process, what are the benefits of a "No Negotiation" policy?
I'm applying for a Software Engineering Manager (EM) at a US company. During the first interview I was told the company has a "No Negotiation" policy, which is a novel concept to me. It ...
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Is there a law regarding visiting one's job site on days off? [closed]
I work at a bar and the General Manager told us no one is allowed to come to the bar on their day off and we can only drink coke while working. Is there law regarding that?
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Identifying details despite an NDA as a third party (California)
If a potential employee were to claim that they worked for a company that was sold but their NDA prevents them from speaking about their company name, the buying company's name, and details about what ...
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Is it legal for an employer in California to ask for another form of ID when you already provided ID from List A (passport) for Form I-9?
I recently applied, and was hired, for a retail position. When I was completing the onboarding forms online, I entered my ssn and I selected which form of ID I would present them at the store. The ...
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Quitting instead of accepting Performance Improvement Plan?
I was spared in the recent layoffs at my company which is based in California, USA. First, they let go/forced out many leaders and replaced some of them. Then, many middle managers including mine and ...
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Hourly pay for required pre-employment activities?
My son is starting his first part-time job soon. He was required to take a physical. He (and my spouse, as he's a minor) spent 6 hours (really) waiting at a clinic today to have it administered. The ...
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Can I "write up" employees who are family for calling out on the same days?
I am new to management, I have about 20 employees under me at a supermarket and 3 of them are family members. The family members work staggered shifts and when they have something like a birthday they ...
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Previous employer overpaid me straddling the new year
I'm looking for some advice here. I live & work in California. I gave notice that I'd like to quit my previous job with my last day being the last day of the year. I also planned to take vacation ...
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Why was my interview schedule cut short? [closed]
I went through the following process:
Phone interview with recruiter (who reached out to me initially)
Phone interview with hiring manager
On site interview (which involved me flying coast to coast)
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Can an employer terminate a contract immediately if I disclose I am joining a competitor at a future date?
I have a job offer from my employer's competitor. I am not bound by any non-compete clauses. Colleagues often plan their departures to occur right after equity vesting dates and then pre-announce this ...
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Boss wants to terminate my wife for using crutches and making his department seem "less energetic"
My wife works for a large tech firm (you have probably heard of it) as a project manager. Recently she injured her ankle hiking and will be using crutches for the next little while.
Her boss thinks ...
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Would it be a bad idea to ask for a copy of all contracts that I signed from my former employer?
We parted on bad terms. I'm afraid to ask for copies, because such a request might spook them. On the other hand, asking for copies shows that I am making a good faith effort to comply with my ...
