I was sexually harrassed at work in November and layed off in December with nothing in writing about the incident. What can I do

It is illegal to harass someone sexually at work. It is also illegal to fire someone because they reported sexual harassment. It is not illegal...

Can i sue my employer for not giveing me break time and cut my paid hours?

There are a number of issues in what you've written. I've sued a lot of restaurants, and they break wage and hour laws like this all the time. I've...

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Do I have a case against my company when manager intentionally sabotaged my projects and is penalizing me during the review?

I agree with Mr. Chen. Unfortunately, people do not have nearly as many rights in the workplace as they think they have. Employers are entitled to...

Age in the work place

Mr. Pedersen's response is excellent, as usual. I write only to add that, if you believe that you have been discriminated against on the basis of...

I'm confused; how does giving you a longer lunch avoid paying you overtime? If you are entitled to overtime, it must be paid no matter how long...

I have filed a lawsuit against my employer and I need to know if I should include my supervisor and manager?

I agree with Ms. Karila and largely disagree with Mr. Osak. There are only a few things for which individual supervisors and managers can be sued....

I told my boss that my coworker is showing unfair preference to a select demographic. Now i have been demoted. Do i have case?

It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for a protected act. A "protected act" includes a complaint about something *illegal*...

Can I sue for discrimination?

Mr Pedersen's answer is spot on. Many people use the term "discrimination" in a way the law does not mean it. Discrimination is only *illegal* if...

Backpay for overtime was paid in 2012 and increased my salary just enough that my son won't qualify for state grants for college

This is more a question for a tax attorney or CPA than for an employment lawyer. I suggest that you re-post your question in the tax law area of...

Can an harrassment investigation be done legally within a company without including me, the accused, in this investigation?

Yes. California is an at-will state, which means that your employer can do whatever it wants with your employment, for any reason or no reason...