Do I need a lawyer?

I'm sorry you're going through this. What you've described is a moderate-to-extreme amount of sexual harassment, and you shouldn't have to be...

What are my legal rights as an employee and what can be done?

While I agree generally with what Mr. Pedersen has said, Cal-WARN is a powerful statute that provides some methods to get around the bankruptcy...

Is asking a fluent Spanish speaker not to properly pronounce Spanish words at work legal?

I respectfully disagree with the previous responses. It constitutes national origin harassment to require an employee not to speak Spanish in...

Yes, the employer can do this. That's what at will employment means. The employer can do anything they want with your employment, and there is no...

Does California or federal law require a supervisor to be present at the workplace while employees are working?

I disagree with the previous answer. No, there is no such requirement under California or federal law. Ther is no legal requirement for a company...

Can I sue

It depends on (a) whether you qualified for the sick leave, and (b) why you needed the time off. If you had accrued sick leave, and you needed to...

Can I file for a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?

I'm sorry this happened to you. The FCRA and ICRA only apply when the company has used a private outside agency to perform a background check....

I respectfully disagree with the previous answers. Sexual harassment in illegal in California. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA")...

What should we be asking for in EEOC mediation

It is illegal to discriminate against an employee with a disability. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits it. Moreover, requiring...

I was terminated from my job after I filed a complaint against a supervisor for excessive force on a child, do I have a case?

I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. It is illegal to fire an employee for complaining about an illegal act. See Ca. Lab. Code §1102.5....