I'm sorry this happened to you. Discrimination on the basis of race in businesses, including hotel accommodations, is illegal. California's...

Does a "non-compete" hold up in the state of CA?

Non-competes are illegal in California unless necessary to protect trade secrets. The right of a former employee to compete fairly outweighs the...

What rights do I have as a part time employee?

I disagree with Ms. Straus, who needs to restrict herself to practicing within her area of competence. Ms. Hull is correct. There are several...

It's legal. In at will employment, the employer can impose any working conditions that it chooses, unless otherwise prohibited by law. There is...

Is it really necessary to provide names of individuals to an attorney who is just first determining if there is a case?

The attorneys that are asking you this are demonstrating their ethical and professional nature. Before offering legal analysis, we have to make...

An employee must be paid for all time worked, even if not busy. If the employer is allowing you to leave, go about your business doing whatever you...

Wrongful termination CA SB 400 Is it wrongful termination if disclosed domestic abuse incident affected fitness w/ the company?

I'm sorry this happened to you. Labor Code §230 requires that you be given reasonable accommodation as a victim of domestic violence. This can...

What am I going to do next.

I'm sorry this happened to you. The FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act) and its state counterpart, the California Family Rights Act ("CFRA")...

Can I get in trouble for storing items as collateral for unpaid wages?

Yes, you can get in trouble. Consult a lawyer *now.* Keeping his tools constituted the crimes of theft and embezzlement. Depending on the value...

I am being sexual harassed by my boss and my landlord what can I do

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Sexual harassment is illegal under California's Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA"). The actions you're...