I was accused by a woman at work that she would be afraid to work with me at night if she were alone with me. I was fired.

If you had an employment contract or were treated over time in a manner that promised you secure employment, terminable only for good cause, you...

I had a very high profile client who poached one of my long-time employees. What recourse, if any, do i have?

In California, the employer (you) doesn't "own" its employees. The law of California is very strongly in favor of "employee mobility," that is,...

I quit my season retail job because problems with my health. No notice because it was serious. Haven't received my pay, help?

California law requires your employer to pay you all wages earned within 72 hours of your quitting. Labor Code section 202. If your employer...

What can I do when an employer has paid for my nanny services then canceled the check?

In addition to failing to pay you at all, it sounds like your former employers may have failed to pay you at an overtime rate for overtime hours...

If you moved your home in reliance on the job offer and the promised rate of pay, you have a statutory claim under the Labor Code. The claim is...

Can I file a post termination (layoff) claim work related stress.

You can certainly file a workers compensation claim. Stress caused by the workplace can, if serious enough, constitute an industrial injury...

Not getting paid as agreed by employer

The failure to pay you pursuant to the contract terms is a breach of contract. You can sue for that, although your recoverable damages may not be...

You don't say what type of benefits are involved - vacation, paid sick days, medical coverage, retirement, profit sharing or bonus plan, etc. ...

My employer made a statement in the local newspaper against me that is untrue as well as speak about it to the community

You may have claims for defamation and intentional interference with your actual and potential economic relationships with third parties, such as...

Could this be harassment?

First, you may have a claim for retaliation under California Labor Code section 1102.5. You need to be able to prove that the VP's treatment of...