Any potential legal issues if the employer finds about my other job later on? legal issues of doing two W2 jobs in WARN period?

It appears that you are receiving pay in lieu of the 60 days notice required by WARN. If that is the case then accepting a job during the 60 day...

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If we fire an employee because of a failed drug test will we still have to pay unemployment?

According to the EDD Unemployment Guide the following two questions must be answered in the affirmative to establish misconduct connected to the...

I have a wage claim that I want to challenge with the DLSE.

You can appeal the DLSE decision and have your case heard in Superior Court. The DLSE written decision contains instructions on how to appeal and...

We have a manager who is out on FMLA due to own serious medical condition. FMLA term date is 11/13/13. Can we hire a replacement

Since her return date is after FMLA leave time expires the issue is the accommodation of her disclosed disability through a unpaid leave of absence...

Can the thousands affected by a month long delay in receiving unemployment benefits sue EDD for losses, emotional distress etc?

The EDD may have immunity from lawsuits caused by a delay in payment.

Do I get paid for the hours I was scheduled to work if I clocked in and was sent home at the beginning of my shift?

If you are an hourly employee you are entitled to reporting time pay when you show up for work but are furnished less then half of your scheduled...

First of all can you collect unemployment if you quit a job?

You should review the EDD Statement of Determination/Ruling. It will state the reason that they determined that you are not eligible for...

Can I sue my old real estate broker/agent that sold me a house in 2001 for sexual harassment?

Real estate agents can be liable for sexual harassment under the Unruh Civil Rights Act. However based on the time frame referenced in your...

Can I sue if i am wrongfully classified as an independent contractor in California?

You can sue but it is not clear if you suffered harm as a result of the misclassification such as not being paid overtime or not being provided...

If the hourly employees (non union) agree can a manufacturing plant work four 10 hour days and three days off without paying OT?

Yes but you need an alternative workweek arrangement approved by the workers. There is a process that needs to be complied with. It is best to...