I reported a fraudulent person and i am now jobless. what should i do

It is illegal to fire someone for reporting fraud to the government. Moreover, it would be illegal to fire you for threatening to report it to the...

More info for my question: "My manager said I wasn't being promoted due to my health, is that legal.?

It is illegal to refuse someone a promotion because of a disability. Ulcerative Colitis and celac disease both qualify as disabilities under...

Can I use the fact that an employer is breaking the law and lying that the reason for termination given to EDD is a lie?

It is illegal to terminate someone for complaining about safety violations. If your complaints were reasonably based, it was illegal to fire you...

Do we owe this employee overtime pay?

There is no way to know without knowing, in detail, what her job duties were. As my colleagues have pointed out, a job title and salary don't mean...

Sexual Harassment allegations brought by non-customer, non-employee third party

No, but I don't think that's the end of the inquiry. Too frequently, employers state that there were "no witnesses and no other proof," and...

Can we rescind a job offer if new hire rejects the work schedule before her first day?

Assuming there is no contract for a term, and the employee is at-will, you can revoke the offer regardless. California law holds that an at-will...

Are Employees of an employment agency loaned out to Client Companies exempt from being categorized as an employee of the client

The analysis is the same. California recognizes the concepts of "general" and "special" employers, as well as joint employers. In most cases, you...

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Can a Trustee of a school district speak about confidential matters, to other employees of the district?

I'm not sure if there's anything to sue over, but the EEOC guidelines, which California follows, state that investigations of sexual harassment...

Can I get in trouble with IRS if I file as an independent contractor when I am a household employee and can I be sued or fired?

I'm sorry you're in this situation. It sounds like your employer is being bullying and trying to scare you out of your rights. California...

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What can a previous employer say when inquired?

It is illegal to fire someone because of their disability, such as diabetes. There is no reason that I'm aware of that you couldn't drive just...