If I have been terminated from my employment and I start my own business and solicit the old accounts that I used to managed?

Although CA has a strong public policy of favoring open competition, a former employee may not utilize a former employer's trade secrets in...

Can I request my personal info from my employer?

Assuming that you were employed in CA, once vacation is earned it may not be forfeited and must be paid to the employee upon separation. You may...

Can a former employer tell another employer why you were fired. I live in California

Any information provided by your husband's former employer to a prospective employer must be truthful and accurate. Based on the information you...

Can employer refuse to pay me?

Since you quit, your employer is required to pay you all wages within 72 hours. If she does not, you are entitled to waiting time penalties in the...

Does an employer have to determine&notify an employee of exempt status or can that be determined at any time w/out notification?

An exempt employee must meet certain requirements in order to be properly classified. There are only a few permissible exemption categories. ...

Do I need an Employment / Labor attorney?

Generally, an employer is not legally required to provide any benefits. If an employer does provide benefits, it may designate categories of...

Under California law, general harassment is not illegal (i.e. personality conflict with a mgr, a micro-managing supervisor, being written up for...