Does my former company have a case against me? Can they even claim what they are seeking?

Are you asking if you can keep your company's laptop just because there's nothing in writing that it belongs to them? If that's what you're...

Can your employer terminate you three days after you return from a work related injury ?

I'm sorry this happened to you. It is illegal to fire an employee because that employee has a disability. The Fair Employment & Housing Act...

Can an employer fire one for excused "excessive absences" without a verbal or physical "writeup?" Can this prove discrimination?

The answer depends on a number of factors, including how long you worked there, what the reasons for the absences were, and the size of the...

Can we proceed a case for wrongful termination?

I'm sorry this happened to your father. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee with a disability (like part of a missing finger), or...

Can I get fired for being an unlicensed psychologist....when I was hired as an unlicensed psychologist?

No. Employment in California is at will. That means that your employer can change the terms of your employment whenever they want to. They are...

I have proof my son/retail manager stole $2400.00. Can I fire him, and request he sign a note for repayment?

I'm sorry this happened to you. You can ask him to sign anything you want. You can't force him to sign anything. Whatever you do, do not...

Is it legal for an employer to hold your paychecks if you do not provide them with a copy of your social security card?

That is not correct. Once you have earned the money, they must pay you on payday. You can tell them about it, or you can consider filing a claim...

Can a boss retaliate and use her authority to verbally abuse and humiliate staff yellin at them in front of everyone

I'm sorry this is happening to you. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for reporting abuse of a resident in any type of care...

In your last line, you say "I know it's legal," and you're correct. That answers your question. Companies are bound only to follow the law. They...

What can I charge an ex-employee who stole about 40,000 dollars worth of phones from me and how to recover some of the loss

I agree with the first part. I'm not sure "go ahead and sue him" is the right thing to do. It costs money to sue someone. People who commit acts...