Do I have a case?

You may have a case for FMLA interference. I encourage you to consult in person with an employment lawyer to get a careful evaluation. Good luck.

Withholding severance

Do you have an employment agreement that provides for a severance if your position is eliminated? If so, then the terms of that agreement would...

Your question raises several potential causes of action, including violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (medical leave), Fair Labor...

My daughter was suspended from work and the employer won't give her the reason why until after the investigation.

You may be surprised to learn that the employer is most likely not required to disclose the nature of the allegation against your daughter. The...

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Manager asked me to discriminate against who I hire. What to do?

It is possible that your boss is simply unaware that her instruction to you is unlawful. (Your boss should know that her instruction is offensive,...

Under what circumstances should I request an employment contract when accepting a job offer?

Entering into an employment contract that provides that the employee may only be terminated for cause would be a way to overtime the at-will rule. ...

Is it illegal not to be paid for training?

In some cases, training may be unpaid. For example, if the training is purely voluntary and unrelated to your job duties. If the training is job...

Most employees are entitled to overtime pay for all hours over 40 in a work week. There are some exemptions, but you would not be exempt as a...

I received the reply to my discrimination case from the labor commission.

I encourage you to consult in person with an employment attorney near your home. This website is not well suited for the sort of detailed analysis...

Can I sue for wrongful termination?

As Ms. McCall explained, there is no obvious wrongful termination claim arising from the facts you describe. Employment in California (and in most...