Unfortunately, no, it's not a violation of anything. Employment in California is at will, which means you aren't promised employment for any period...

Most attorneys who do what I do don't charge for a consultation, and only charge a fee if we recover money for you. What you're describing could...

I can't tell whether any of your claims survive without looking at whatever you had to sign to get the severance. Most likely, you waived your...

It depends on if they make you sign something to receive the checks, or if there is a notation anywhere on the check indicating that payment is in...

It depends on how they conduct their background checks. If they use a private company, they are required by law to tell you what the adverse...

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. DO NOT QUIT until you speak to an attorney. No one has the right to do this to you, especially at work....

This, unfortunately, is an unsettled area of the law. California has not been clear on whether familial caretakers of individuals with disabilities...

I suggest you re-evaluate your position. The fact that you think a performance improvement plan is "unjustified" doesn't make it illegal. I've...

You cannot require an employee to conduct company business while on a day off, and that includes being called and told of a write up. Wait until he...

Yes, you can be fired for not signing. The employer doesn't need your agreement to institute its own policies. You can either sign and agree to...