I'm sorry this happened to you. What you don't mention is the length of your leave, or the size of the company. Those are important things to...

Can I sue for sexual harassment and wrongful termination?

I'm very sorry this happened to you. Based on what you've said here, and knowing nothing else, you may have a strong case for sexual harassment,...

Is it legal for my manager to ban us coworkers from speaking Spanish ?

No, it's not. English only rules are illegal in California unless there is a legitimate business need. A customer complaint does not constitute a...

I'm sorry this happened to you. Sexual harassment is illegal in California. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits it. It is also...

What are my legal rights and was I wrongfully terminated?

I'm sorry this happened to you. It is illegal to fire an employee because that person complained about not being paid correctly. California...

Do I have a case if I was employed and was in the hospital for a month and when I came back I was laid off the 2nd day

DO NOT SIGN IT until you speak to an attorney. If you sign it, you will likely have given away any recourse you may have. DO NOT SIGN IT until you...

Return the truck. Keeping it without permission is embezzlement, and it's a felony. Don't do it. Return the truck. If you are owed wages, you...

In employment discrimination cases, if you paid an expensive High powered lawyer, will settlement include legal fees ?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen, and I add this information as well: if you are awarded attorney's fees after trial, that does *not* mean that you don't...

Can I file a racial and sexual harassment claim against a co-worker who made offensive comments about Asian guys penis size?

Yes, you could file a claim against your co-worker, but what would be the point? The only thing that a lawsuit can do is award you money, and your...

Do good attorneys step in on good employment cases on a contingency basis?

Your employer probably does not fear a trial revealing their employment and financial practices. Courtrooms are open to the public, but reporters...