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...

Do I have a case for constructive dismissal?

No. California law is very clear that demotions, changes in work assignments, bad management, and even reductions in pay are not sufficient to...

The reason that the attorneys have told you to call back when you are fired is because there are two parts to every case: (1) liability, and (2)...

How much time you have to file a retaliation & wrongful termination under Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The statute of limitations is 180 days from the date you became aware of the retaliation. That doesn't mean 180 days from the date you became aware...

Layoff seems to target certain type of employee. But may not qualify as discrimination. Might there be a case?

It is illegal in California to get rid of older workers because they are older, or because they make more money as a group. Employers cannot use a...

What is a typical payout for co-plaintiffs in a class action suit against a hospital organization for wage and overtime issues?

There is no "typical" payout for co-plaintiffs in a class action suit. How much each class member gets is a function of how much overtime they are...

Can I sue my "employer" or are they breaking the law?

California law assumes that you are an employee. The burden is on the business to prove that you are correctly classified as an independent...

My employer hasn't paid us in 3 months and 5 days. If they declare bankruptcy (they're a corp.), could they get off scott-free?

I see that you are in San Diego. No one knows this type of law better than Ms. Spencer. You would be well-advised to spend a few bucks in her...

I would really like to see any employer's paperwork that says that diabetes, HIV/AIDS, or cancer are grounds for termination. All of these are...

A withdrawn LLC partner will not surrender the LLC's accounting records nor certain LLC assets. How can the LLC get them back?

The LLC can file for injunctive relief with the court, which would most likely order him to return the checkbook and accounting records. The LLC...