Can an employer in California take away an account that I signed up ?

Don't be so quick to assume there's nothing you can do. It would take an extended conversation and reviewing some documents to come to an informed...

Can a Supervisor of the opposite gender put their hands on a employee while in the workplace (shoulder massage)?

It is illegal to fire an employee because they complained of sexual harassment. California's Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits...

Can I get my firefighter badge after not passing a medical or psych?

This frequently happens during firefighter or law enforcement applications. There may be nothing to do, or you may have been removed...

How to prove retaliation or unfair treatment?

It's difficult to tell you what's going on without knowing much more detail. For example, I don't know what you mean by "a human resource...

Can a settlement agreement remain enforceable if central provisions are illegal?

Unfortunately, there's no way to answer that question in a vacuum. It would be necessary to look at the contract and to understand the agency's...

I had a court hearing for labor law violations against previous employer and was late and didn't see the judge. What can I do?!

You need to get an attorney. I don't mean to wag a finger, but this is the consequence of not having one. You may have been trying to save money...

I spent over a year working for a tech startup in exchange for equity. The owner balked and is ignoring me. What can I do ?

I have litigated issues like this before. When you work, you are entitled to be compensated whatever was agreed upon. The issue will be one of...

Do I have a wrongful termination and discrimination case?

California prohibits discriminating against employees on the basis of their pregnancy. Moreover, employers are required to provide reasonable...

What company do I actually work for?

That's a complicated question. As a rule, you are presumed to be employed by the company that controls and directs your work. But there is also a...

You do not need to wait for the IRS determination. You can take action on your own at any time. It is illegal in California to misclassify...