This is ridiculous. Your employer can't send you a letter that arrives without giving you sufficient time to comply with the deadline set forth in...

It isn't legal to ask the question, but I agree with Mr. Pederson that the question alone doesn't rise to the level of unlawful harassment. I...

Can an employer terminate employment based on employees felony criminal activities documented in court records

Unless he has an employment contract that prevents termination for the felony crimes for which he was convicted, his employer can legally terminate...

I am being racially discriminated against in my place of work. It is becoming unbearable each day due to the discrimination.

I agree with the previous posts. Complaints about poor training generally don't get far unless there's a contract promising training and that...

I agree with Mr. Pederson regarding the merits of filing with the DFEH instead of the EEOC. Regarding whether there is a case, there aren't...

Fired on probation

You appear to have arrived at the right conclusion yourself. Poor training isn't illegal absent a contract promising fair, thorough training...

Attorney Ethics

If you asked the attorney to read the termination notice, I assume you wanted advice, in which case it is reasonable to charge for time. 6.5 hours...

Hi, i am a full- time exempt employee with salary. How many hours i am supposed to work a week?

As many as the employer requires, provided you still meet the test of exemption by performing exempt duties more than 50% of the time.

Your employer doesn't have to pay you anything beyond the sick time you've incurred under the law. Many employers have adopted "unlimited" vacation...

What are my options to collect money owed to me by my employees?

You can't just take the money or rely on a verbal agreement. Unfortunately, you need an agreement in writing from them allowing you to deduct the...