I will second Mr. Pederson's comments, and encourage you to contact Ms. Spencer. There's no one better. You will be in good hands. Good...

I own 12% of a very lucrative company, the majority partner now says that I do not have any ownership.

As I think many of my colleagues are pointing out, the main issue will be one of proof. Ownership of a percentage of a company, if it is privately...

My colleagues above have answered your question very thoroughly. I write only to add that even confidential information from an employer can be...

Can my employer arbitrarily cancel my stock share agreement even though I have a contract? Would I loose my 3% of the EBIT?

Mr. Pederson and Mr. Doland have provided excellent answers. I write to point out that stock shares are considered wages in California. Once...

How to build a discrimination case? I would appreciate tips from labor attorneys as I am trying to asses if I have a case.

Ms. Spencer has given you an excellent response. Seek an attorney, and I happen to know she's excellent. You'd be well-advised to give her a...

The Salvation Army is considered a church, subject to the ministerial and First Amendment exceptions to the civil rights laws, as well as being...

Is there a difference between Wrongful Termination in violation of Public Policy and Wrongful Termination for retaliation.

Both Ms. Spencer and Mr. Pederson have given you excellent answers. If, for example, you complained that your supervisor was doing a poor job, the...

Can my employer impose an English-only rule for the television in the break room?

Yes, in my opinion, this would be an act of discrimination. California prohibits any policy that limits the use of any language in any workplace,...

I was called the "N" word (several times) by a casino employee while i was playing poker can i sue the casino? Under what laws?

The Unruh Civil Rights Act (Ca. Civ. Code §51) provides that all persons shall be treated equally by California businesses, regardless of race or...

Can I sue medical practitioner for extreme verbal abuse and racial and ethnic discrimination?

It is illegal in California for a doctor to discriminate against a patient on the basis of race. If he failed to render treatment, or did so in a...