Can an employer refuse to produce your personnel/work file?

I recently published an AVVO guide that addresses this issue. The California Labor Commissioner can assist (and contact information is contained...

Do employers have to tell their employees when they are discharged?

California laws states the statute of limitations begins to run “upon the infliction of actual and appreciable harm.” In a Whistleblower case this...

Do I have a valid California claim to sue my former employer for the waiting time penalty?

You have several potential claims against your former employer. One is for record keeping violations. A California employer must provide its...

What is the best way for my mother to begin a lawsuit?

Por favor le pídale que llame a un abogado con experiencia en derecho laboral.

If i request a copy of my employee file, is my company legally required to supply me with it?

Under California law, employees are allowed to inspect all documents in their HR file related to their qualifications for employment, promotion,...

Can I collect unemployment for a voluntary quit (California)?

The general rule is that if you quit a job you are not eligible for unemployment. This is an exception, however, if you quit for good cause, which...

I was suspended for 3 days for something that I didn't do and have had the same hours getting off my shift for a month now.....

Your questions raises a lot of issues. First, do you have an employment contract? If so, it might address the reasons why you can be suspended...

I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. It sounds like a nightmare. My first suggestion is that you get your daughter's paperwork to prove...

Should i fight a wrongful illegal speed if contest ?

You should definitely fight this citation. If convicted, you could face a fine of up to $1,000, 90 days in jail, and a six-month license...

If the landlord is attempting to charge you for gas under your lease, then the landlord must install a separate meter for your unit. In other...