Can my employer demote me, change my job duties, and my schedule in an effort to force me to quit?

It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for threatening to report illegal practices to OSHA. This is deemed "preemptive retaliation," and...

Must I notify my employer of perceived memory ADA discrimination or any other class discrimination before filing with EEOC?

You are not required to notify your employer before filing a claim with the EEOC or with the DFEH (which is California's state version of the...

Termd for a diff reason 2 months after WC claim.What do I need, to prove that real reason for term was WC?

Depending on the type of injury, you may also be protected under California's disability discrimination laws. An employer can't fire you for...

Do i have a wrongful termination case?

You cannot be fired for firing a workers compensation claim, for taking time off due to a serious medical injury (when protected by the FMLA/CFRA),...

Can a company fire me and keep a lesser qualified employee?

The fact that California employees are generally at-will misses the point. You still cannot be fired for an illegal reason. Included among those...

Can I pursue legal action against a former employee for wrongful termination/discrimination?

Yes, you can do something about it if the facts demonstrate that (1) they fired you for refusing to sign an illegal contract or participate in an...

Wrongful termination?

Termination is only "wrongful," in the eyes of the law, when something illegal has happened, when a law has actually been broken. It breaks no law...

The correct answer may depend on whether they followed the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Companies that conduct background checks, using a background...

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I believe I need Employment Law Representation regarding Labor/Job Classification at Panasonic Avionics Corp. Lake Forest -

There are a few issues here. If you were in fact misclassified, the statute of limitations may be either 3 or 4 years, depending on the particular...

Can a previous employer sue over customers

California law allows you to compete with your former employer, even for the former employer's customers, so long as you do not use trade secrets...

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