Employer/employee

Yes, they are able to do this. Employment in California is at will. That means that they can change your hours and the terms and conditions of your...

What is the maximum amount a person can sue for in a discrimination in the workplace in the state of California?

Your case is worth whatever a jury decides it's worth. There is no maximum beyond common sense and whatever the evidence suggests you should be...

What should I do about the work environment with my boss?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. No one can tell you what you "should" do, other than see an employment attorney. What you "should" do is a personal...

Is it worth pursuing legal action for a wrongful termination that occurred many months ago?

I'm sorry this happened to you. It is illegal in California to fire an employee for refusing to perform an illegal act. California's...

Can you charge an employee for excess wear and tear and personal use on a company vehicle?

Mr. Pedersen has given you sound advice. Employers cannot act like super collection agencies. The wages (including commissions, which are wages in...

Can my employer change my job description but not compensate me for the additional duties?

The legalities are that you can get fired for even asking, unless you are in a union or have a contract. Unless you are in a union or have a...

Can my employer retaliate against me for refusing to do something that violates labor laws?

I'm sorry this happened to you. Employers cannot make employees pay for the company's mistakes or even for the employee's own mistakes....

I want to see if we have a case for wrongful termination

This is what at-will employment means. Your husband's company gets to change the conditions of his employment at will, for any reason or no reason...

I'm sorry this happened to you. Discrimination on the basis of race or national origin is illegal. California's Fair Employment & Housing Act...

I was served with a cease and desist notice from a competitor pharmacy.

Most likely, you have done nothing wrong. Non-compete agreements are illegal in California. California Business & Professions Code §16600...