Can my co worker and I file just one lawsuit or do we need to file two?

You have an even bigger problem than that. The statute of limitations on sexual harassment is 1 year. Depending on when the harassment occurred,...

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Treglio's response. It is true that retaliation for filing a DFEH complaint is illegal. It violates the Fair...

Can I be fired from my job for refusing to sign an ADR policy form ?

You are right to be concerned about it. Unfortunately, they can probably legally fire you if you refuse to sign it, and there would no claim for...

Can a contractor be sexually harassed?

The fact that the company calls you a contractor and issues you a 1099 doesn't make it so. California assumes that you are an employee, and the...

Fire or Layoff?

What you need to do is to get an attorney to advise you, instead of trying to run your business from free advice on a public website given by...

Can a manager ask a pumping mom to be quick because he needs the room?

The law requires that your employer give you a "reasonable" amount of time to express milk. There is no arbitrary limit. If you can accomplish it...

Am I protected by whistleblower law?

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum. Not only could you be sued, you could be criminally prosecuted, as the actions he's suggesting break several criminal...

Can I be fired for having a doctor request I work from home, in California?

DO NOT RESIGN. Your employer may be violating the law, and if you resign, you will let them off the hook and make it much more difficult to get...

If an employee is doing work off the clock without my knowledge, do I have to pay him for these hours?

You are required to pay for all hours worked, whether authorized or not, and whether recorded or not. You could dispute it and not pay him, but...

What kind of attorney can help? Labor law or workers comp?

Yes, pregnancy is a protected characteristic. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. The...