Can you get unemployment as an Independent Contractor doing Mystery Shopping? I also worked 2 weeks for a retail company.

Independent contractors are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits. The relevant question is whether you were properly classified as an...

Does the jury have to be presented with evidence before reaching a verdict?

I'm sure the jury was presented with evidence and deliberated over that evidence prior to reaching a decision in your case. Unfortunately, in a...

I just wanted to know if my company can forcefully take away our overtime without adjusting our pay?

What do you mean that you grandfathered in your overtime?

There is no set time limit the other side has to sign the agreement. I would not be too concerned about the agreement if you've already agreed to...

I got fired from my job for things that are related to my disability. What type of attorney should I contact?

You should speak with an employment attorney to determine if you were discriminated against based on your disability. You can find employment...

Is my employer legally allowed tell their employees to work 1hr of unpaid labor, or else they will be suspended?

No, it is not legal. An employee is owed compensation for all time he or she is suffered or permitted to work by the employer.

Employment attorney

You can find employment attorneys in your area with whom to consult by going to the California Employment Lawyers Association ("CELA") website at...

How can I get someone to pay me back a pretty large amount of money?

The first thing you should do, if you have not already done so, is obtain documentation evidencing the agreement person's acknowledgment of the...

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It would not constitute proper service, as a summons must be personally served, or if that is not possible, served through substitute service....

May an employer terminate an employee for not signing a confidential agreement after being an employee for over 3 years?

The answer is yes. An employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason as long as it's not an unlawful reason. Terminating an...