Can my employer retain "at-will" rights while removing mine?

Employers frequently reassert their position in an employment contract that the employee signing the contract remains an at-will employee. That...

Is it right and legal to cut my hours and slowly fire me because i told my boss i am pregnant?

Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. I cannot tell you that you have a case based on the limited facts available here, but I can say...

Can I use discrimination on my situation?

Discrimination is probably not the right avenue, but there is likely something here. You need to sit down with a local employment lawyer and...

Hi I'm planning on building a case against starbucks for discrimination. How would I go about getting a lawyer.

Search here on avvo for an attorney who will sit down with you for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case. Good luck and I hope it...

I'd be really upset at the probation officer, but I doubt any laws were broken. Had you missed a meeting with your PO or were you scheduled for a...

I cannot speak specifically to California, but I can tell you what we see in my state. Overpayments are caught and, when they are caught,...

What guidance can you provide on internal with experience vs. external without experience employee who is hired at higher pay?

Unfortunately, there just isn't enough here to answer this question. A company can make a business decision to hire whomever they want. The...

These determinations can turn into serious problems for people over a long period of time. Companies, often federal contractors, will ask you...

I told my employer that I was going to sue and he fired me on the spot. Can I still get unemployment during the case?

Generally speaking, the Fair Labor Standards Act does have a provision that covers retaliatory firings. If this version of events is exactly...

Do I need a lawyer for a mediation hearing based on discrimination & sc laws against discrimination.

You should have a lawyer with you. The reason is very straightforward. You are involved in this case. It is impossible for you to step outside...