Will filing discrimination complaints with EEOC and Department of Labor help with my situation?

First of all, forget the EEOC and the Dpt. of Labor. They are federal agencies and they enforce federal law only. State law is much more powerful...

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?

It is illegal to fire an employee because of their pregnancy or need for time off due to pregnancy. The Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA")...

I rejected a candidate due to a bad reference that was a lie. Can I sue the candidate's former employer for false statements?

I can't think of a duty that the reference owed you to tell you the truth, but you may consider telling the candidate what happened. If the...

The Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), and its less-well known State version, the California Family Rights Act ("CFRA"), are not the only laws...

Does an employer have to demonstrate "just cause" for terminating an employee during probation?

Ordinarily, the answer would be "no, you have no rights at all." Usually, employment is "at will," which means you can be fired for any reason or...

What kind of attorney should I talk to?

Attorneys aren't allowed to solicit business on this website. Avvo has an attorney search function for you to be able to find what you're looking...

Can I sue for retaliation ?

Probably not at this point. Retaliation only violates the law when it materially affects the terms and conditions of your employment. Getting...

The window for redeeming my stock options has closed. Am I just screwed on this?

There's no way to know without looking at whatever agreement granted you the stock options in the first place. When you were granted stock...

Can I sue my principal at an LAUSD school for sexual harrassment?

The previous answers you were given were incorrect. You may well have a strong case of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is illegal under...

The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") requires employers to provide a reasonable accommodation for a disability, which can include a...