After 22 yrs I got laid off due to the elimination my position. Company hired a young person;asked me to train her.Can i refuse?

Severance payment is not required by law. The company can withdraw the severance agreement, if you do not sign it and complete their requirements,...

Do I have a right to ask for a letter surrounding my termination

Your old employer is not legally required to put the reasons for your termination in writing. You will need to work with both your new and old...

Termination/final paycheck

Your employer apparently failed to pay you all compensation due upon the end of your employment, thus you are entitled to penalties of one day's...

Should I go to a Small Claims Court?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...

What are my rights as an employee when employer does not pay the correct wages and not on time?

You are entitled to at least minimum wage. Paying wages at $1.00 per is illegal. You can file a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards...

My insurance company denied my claim for having my vehicle stolen. Can I fight back?

You need to carefully read your insurance policy as well as the insurance company's denial of coverage, then speak with a coverage attorney. If...

You can sue anyone for anything. The question is whether you can win and what you may recover. If the apartment manager tells people outside of...

Insurance question: Does a cell phone violation on your record in CA increase your insurance rates?

Assuming the violation is using a cellphone while driving without a hands free device, it is not a moving violation. Thus, there is no need for...

May I use ready NDA template from internet?

First, if you can use a NDA template from the internet, but you get what you pay for. You have no way of knowing whether it protects what you need...

Is employer using threat of non-compete clause in an illegal way? (Out-of-state placement agency, CA employee and CA jobsite.)

The issue is complex and difficult to analysis in the abstract. If the temp agency is based in a state where the non-compete is enforceable AND...