I got laid off from my company suddenly and but my back had been injured on the job...

It is illegal to require you to sign anything to get your check. Any such document that you had to sign in order to get your check is void, but you...

Is ther a CA labor law for employees rights in regarding calling out for a family emergency.

The answer depends on several things: (1) what the nature of the emergency was, and (2) the how many employees the business has. If your employer...

Should the judge recuse herself from this particular case?

Yes, there is "a 'judicial rule' that states that sexual orientation or political preference is not adequate for recusal when it relates to a...

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Can I file for discrimination on natural origin if my employer would not accept a cultural practice that we have back home? I

You need to describe the practice for a more definitive answer. The fact that you may feel it's not job related or harmful doesn't mean that...

Is it legal for employer to lay me off five days fromI returning from medical leave of absences, was out due to heart attack

It is illegal to terminate someone's employment because of a serious health condition or disability. As Ms. Spencer and Ms. Karila point out, the...

This is a very complicated situation. I've dealt with many noncompete issues, and they require an indepth understanding of the subject...

Sued for sexual harassment by co-employee, along with others. How to get the company to pay for defense and any settlement?

California Labor Code §2802 requires employers to indemnify, but not provide a defense for, their employees. In other words, your employer probably...

What can I do about my Director changing my time clock everyday?

What your boss is doing violates many California employment laws. You are correct: you are entitled to be paid for overtime that you work, even...

Please help, I filed an official compliant with Human Resources about Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation.

Ms. McCall has offered you excellent advice. I write only to add to remind you, in any communications you might have with your employer, remain...

California - I was fired from a job for not going to an event with a coworker who is stalking me. What should I do?

Based on what you've said here, you may have a strong case for sexual harassment, failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent sexual...