Can my at will employer fire me with no paperwork and later try to recruit me back at a lower pay rate?

Your situation certainly does not seem fair. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be illegal either. As an at-will employee, you can be terminated...

My company changed my status from salary to hourly. How far back in years should they pay back the overtime?

There is a 3-year statute of limitations for overtime, 4 years if brought under the California Unfair Competition Law.

Under California Penal Code section 518, extortion is found when one uses force or threats to compel another to give money or other property....

While non-solicitation/non-compete agreements are generally unenforceable as against public policy, there can be specific instances where a...

I have received a separation agreement after over 20 years. The package seems fair but are there certain rights to worry about?

I would not sign anything until you have spoken with an employment attorney and have had him or her review the agreement.

My evidence for any claim for wrongful termination against my former employer makes me look very bad..

These are issues you need to discuss with your retained counsel. No other attorney will have the necessary facts and knowledge of the circumstances...

I was recently fired in retaliation for assisting in an interview which had to do with discrimination. They made an offer...

If you don't have a lawyer, get one. If you do have a lawyer, trust in his or her judgment.

What is a common settlement amount for wrongful termination?

There's no such thing as a "common" settlement amount. It is dependent on the specific facts of the case, the damages you have sustained, the...

Employer rescinded offer, can I sue?

You're going to need to provide a few more facts than that.

An employer may discipline an employee for not clocking in or out, but it may not deduct wages or hours worked. If you forget to clock in and your...

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