I was suspended pending an investigation, I asked what the allegations were but they would not say, is that legal?

Yes. Your employer is under no obligation to tell you the reasons for suspending you, assuming that you are an at-will employee. Your employer is...

Question Regarding Sales Commission paid in California.

The HR person doesn't know what they're talking about. Companies that choose to operate in California are bound by California law for their...

As an independent contractor can i sue a company who hired one of my employees

Even express contractual provisions not to solicit your employees are illegal under California law, except under rare circumstances. Yes, they have...

Are we considered employees when we are not on the clock, Harassment be administered on the basis as to whom we like or dislike

People often use the term "harassment" in a way the law does not mean it. People are entitled to treat you differently. They are entitled to treat...

Does "non compete agreement" clause of Virginia (Ex-Employer) will apply if I get employed in California (New Employer).

Mr. Pederson is correct, and it gets even more complicated than that. Many contracts have a "choice of law" provision, which declares which...

Laid off when pregnant. Do I qualify as a protected class?

Yes, you are in a protected class of pregnant women. But that doesn't mean that laying you off is illegal. It is illegal to discriminate against...

Legal employment barriers? employment

Yes, you could potentially be barred from whole industries, like banking. Mostly, such restrictions will only deal with entities that do business...

Is there such thing as a law that disqualifies someone from a particular job due to a criminal offense?

Employers are not allowed to consider arrests that didn't result in a conviction. They are allowed to consider arrests if the matter is still...

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If I am an employee at will and I am terminated, and the contract has a provision for a lum sum payment if the employment is

There are two different types of employment: at will, and for a term. At will means you can be fired for any reason or for no reason at all...

Was I discriminated against?

It is illegal to discriminate against an employee or an applicant because of that person's disability. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA")...