Archive for October, 2009

Slave labor in Thousand Oaks, California? Eww. What do you think?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

“THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — A class action lawsuit has been brought against a Thousand Oaks car wash operating in violation of California labor laws. The suit alleges that the owners of the Thousand Oaks Hand Wash hired undocumented workers and subjected them to slavery-like conditions, including forcing them to work for... »

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How do I file for unemployment when my ex-boss is being difficult?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

I used to work in a law office. In order for me to file a claim I have to know my Gross Pay for the 8 1/2 months I worked there… or so I was told. I called up my old office and asked for the accountant’s name and phone number but I was... »

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In the State Of CA, can an injured worker claim temporary disability payments from the EDD while waiting…?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

For the workmen’s compensation insurance company to complete their investigations? Workmen’s compensation carriers have the right to investigate for 90 prior to denying or accepting a claim. So what is one to do about money during those 3 months? Does that person qualify for temporary disability payments from the State while waiting those 3... »

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