Can an attorney force mandatory arbitration due to clause in agreement? Do I have to initiate arbitration or will he?

I agree with my peers here. Initiate a fee arbitration with the state bar. But to answer your question: once you have an enforceable arbitration...

Can I sue the coworker's for causing my termination.

Not every unfair termination is necessarily illegal. Unfortunately people can be let go even if it's not right. The law is designed to level the...

How can I get an ALJ to bar an overpayment from the county?

Your best bet is to focus on proving to the ALJ that this was not your fault. If you're able to establish that, the ALJ can determine that you do...

Am I obligated to sign a separation agreement and is there any advantage to doing so? If not, how do I respond?

By definition, you are not obligated to agree to anything. You may agree, and sign, and you may disagree, and not sign. I agree with my colleague...

If an employee "forgets" to punch for their shift, & doesn't notify anyone, is there a statue of limitations on pay?

There isn't a legal requirement to punch in and out. It may be something the employer requires, but otherwise failure to punch in and out does not...

Labor law question re: Labor Code Section 203 and Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 13520.

Labor code 203 doesn't apply to independent contractors, but employers often misclassify employees as independent contractors. If your former...

Hi, My friend came from abroad with B1/B2 visa recently.

This is an immigration question. You should refer it to that group. However , an O visa for special talent is likely what your friend is looking for.

Can my employer force me to take a lower paying job while i am exceeding expectations in my reviews?

I'm afraid that unless you have a specific contract with your employer that forbids him from doing this, he is fully within his right to demote or...

I have a EDD notice of hearing.i want to know if its better to hire a lawyer and is he able to attend on my behalf?

It depends on how much the attorney would charge. I suggest finding an attorney who would agree to do this on a flat-fee basis. Having a...

The court has to establish personal jurisdiction over you to proceed. Without it, it has no authority to enforce its decisions on you. However,...