You can file an appeal to the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.

What can I do if I think an ex-Boss has given a bad reference about me?

It is a violation of Labor Code Section 970 for an employer to make misrepresentations about an employee to a potential employee.

Hi I have a question about materity leave. what can I do, i was in maternity leave when my employer cut my hrs drastically?

No. An employer is obligated to hold your same or similar job open for a period of 4 months. If they cut your hours by more than half that is...

I was recently let go from my job because I spoke up about my checks not being the right amount. What can I do?

It is against the law in California for an employer to terminate an employee for complaining about an employer's failure to pay him his wages. You...

What can i do to protect myself from being slander by my formal employer?

It is a violation of Labor Code Section 970 for a former employer to make a misrepresentation about a fomer employee to a previous employer. Talk...

A witness I had for my discrimination case is being instructed by my former employer not to communicate with me. what do I do?

I would give the witnesses name and contact information to the DFEH investigator. It is against the law for an employer to instruct an employee not...

My husbands ex-employer is holding a grudge because he quit and now affecting his employment at a new job. Can we do anything?

It is a violaton of California Labor Code Secton 970 to make misrepresentations about a former employee to a prospective employer.

Hi, I am a U.S citizen and have married a UK lady. I moved here to take a job and she came over with our children

You may have a problem with the issue of "preconceived intent" if she entered the US after she was already married to you. Therefore, you shoud...

I was offered a severance package from my employer - What is the time frame for me to get it?

It is unclear as to whether you have accepted your severance package or not. Labor Code Section 203 provides that if you are terminated or laid off...

Our employer is paying us late and he aledges the system was down and the bookeper left, he has paid us and we are up to date

As long as you are getting paid, there is no problem; however, if this continues in the future, you may wish to consult the Labor Commisioner or an...