It is illegal to fire an employee for showing up to testify in a case in which you were subpoenaed, regardless of whether the employer is a party...

Should I sue my employer for derogatory comments about my health?

Let's slow down a little bit here. It is illegal to harass or discriminate against someone because of their disability. The Fair Employment &...

Is it legal to fire someone for testing being on pain medication at work, even if hurt on the job.

I'm sorry this happened to you. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of that employee's disability. The Fair Employment &...

Transfer, is it retaliation?

There is a lot going on in your post, and I will try to unpack it as well as I can in the limited space provided. 1. It is illegal for an...

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Can I get advise please..I think I was forced out of my job..

In the same way you would not diagnose or treat your heart condition yourself, do not diagnose or treat your legal issue yourself. Deciding that...

I have no idea why the bar association told you that. It's complete nonsense. The existence or non-existence of a union, when a DFEH claim is...

What is at will employment mean and if the employer terminates a person for no reason before the employment contract ends, does?

Employment is generally at will. That means that a person can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. The employer doesn't have to have a...

I work for a trucking company, and was assaulted on the job by a former supervisor who was demoted to "truck driver." I called

It is illegal to retaliate against an employee who reports unsafe working conditions, such as an assaultive coworker. Here, if you were retaliated...

I had a very high profile client who poached one of my long-time employees. What recourse, if any, do i have?

Your employee has the right to work wherever they choose. California does not permit employers to prevent their employees from working anywhere,...

How to object judge order for granting motion to dismiss cause of action for violating Ca Labor Code Section 1102.5?

This is a question you need to ask your attorney. If you don't have an attorney, you need to get one. SB496 was passed earlier this year. It is...