I'm concerned that my company might fire me during my planned upcoming family leave. How can I protect myself in advance?

I agree with the other attorney's response. You should also be mindful of timely responding to communications from your employment while out on...

Regardless of your friend's immigration status, she is entitled to the protection of California's labor and employment laws. Her immigration...

You would need to consult with a tax attorney about the proper allocation and tax consequences. I will change the practice area.

Can waiting time penalties be brought about under VIOLATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION § 17200, et seq. ?

Waiting time penalties cannot be recovered as restitution under section 17200. However, without seeing the complaint, it is difficult to opine as...

Can an employer terminate me 2 years later after running a background check?

There's not sufficient information here to provide a definitive opinion, as the answer may depend on a variety of factors, including whether the...

What kind of attorney do I need to sue my last employer?

You would need an employment attorney. However, your employer was likely within its rights to terminate your employment - particularly if you...

Can my employer refuse to pay my hourly wage during training because I didn't make enough sales?

I agree with the responses from the other attorneys. In addition to unpaid minimum wage and overtime, there are likely other labor code...

It appears that Labor Commissioner has assessed waiting time penalties as a result of the non-payment of wages. The penalty is the employee's...

I been on disability due to pregnancy

You should contact an employment attorney to discuss your circumstances in additional detail. Whether your job remained protected depends on a...

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

The answer to your question may depend on the nature of the "management actions" you found concerning. If your resignation letter included a...