What are my legal stands on this situation

I respectfully disagree with the answers my colleagues gave. Harassment does not have to be sexual in order to be illegal. Gender-based...

Was fired after taking fmla and references were told that I abandoned my job?

It is illegal to fire someone because they were out on FMLA/CFRA leave. You must be allowed to return to your own job, or a substantially similar...

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WRONGFUL TERMINATION Q

Unfortunately, "wrongful termination" doesn't mean what most people think it means. It doesn't mean "incorrect termination" or "unfair...

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Can you request a speedy trial in a CA. employment law case?

No. I'm assuming you have an attorney in this case, and you would do well to ask your questions to that person. It's important to build a...

Unpaid Wages

Yes. You can file a complaint with the Dpt. of Labor, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. You can find their website here:...

Can i claim the difference in pay if i was hired PT (30hrs only) but Actually worked FT (40hrs)?

Let's slow down here a little before you ask your employer anything. Ordinarily, in California you're only owed overtime for any hours worked...

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I was guaranteed 40 hrs a week @ $9 a hr. they then told me i was only guaranteed 24 hrs. Should i take action?

From what you wrote, there may be multiple violations, although probably not what you think they might be. Unfortunately, employers are allowed...

What legal standing do I have against my employer that is trying to terminate my and a colleague of mine positions?

You should just look for other positions. An attorney can only help you when something *illegal* has happened, which is to say, when the law has...

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Can we legally release employees convicted of misdemeanor while employed with us?

I agree with my colleagues' responses. I write to add that the answer may also depend on the nature of the background check that you...

Does a whistleblower protected against retaliation at the workplace such as termination before the matter is officially filed?

I don't understand what you mean by "is being communicated and is under work by an attorney." What I can tell you is that the California...