My boss is retaliating should I quit or let them fire me for job abandonment if I want to collect unemployment?

Does not a court of law determine whether there is retaliation? Abandonment is good cause to attribute cause to you. Unemployment benefits are...

Do I get unemployment payments for weeks I claimed benefits pending an appeal if original decision was overturned?

You should. But remember that appeals can also come from the Department of Labor itself. I have seen that happen. They conduct audits of decisions...

Can my agency legally withhold my final paycheck?

If they are demanding documents can you provide them or at least direct them to where those documents are stored? That sounds reasonable in that...

1) You should retain an unemployment appeals attorney to represent you. The Department of Labor has lists. Google it and you will find those...

Changed schedule for salaried employee.

You have to be paid minimum wage plus overtime. Many managers don't realize that being paid houtly plus overtime is sometimes better than being...

Can I get fired for refusing to let my boss go through my texts?

Your boss needs no reason at all to fire you. Unless you work for the government or are covered by a contract, for example union agreement, saying...

What are my legal rights being forced to resign?

Resigning is almost never good. It's unlikely that you will receive unemployment benefits if you do. However a good reference if you get it in...

Firstly, you do know that "wrongful termination" does not exist. The issue is whether you were unlawfully or illegally terminated. Everyone has the...

Can I still run after my former employer who did not pay for my services? ?

You should inquire from a lawyer licensed in California. Minimum wage and overtime laws apply to everyone but your terms under California Law may...

What happens if I don't work my entire 30 day notice period when I leave my employer?

Pay an employment lawyer to review the contract. A couple hundred bucks is often much cheaper than being sued for possibly more. You say "contract"...