I agree with some and disagree with some of Mr. Pedersen's answer. I agree that, once your CFRA (the California Family Rights Act, the state's...

Not only is Mr. Pedersen correct about the at will nature of employment, but in addition, employers have an affirmative obligation to keep a...

I'm sorry this happened to you. It is true that there is no general bereavement law. It depends, however, on who your employer was. If you...

I'm sorry this happened to you. I respectfully disagree with the other answers you received. There is more than enough information in what you said...

I'm sorry this happened to you. Sexual harassment in a school context can violate different laws, including California's Unruh Act. If you...

You don't have any. There is no legal right to talk to HR or anybody else within the company. The only rights you may have relate to what...

Yes, you can get in trouble. You need to contact a criminal defense attorney, and perhaps a civil attorney as well. By accessing your ex...

Like so many things in the law: it depends. It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA")...

I'm sorry this happened to you. If your convictions are expunged, they cannot be used against you in a background check (with a few exceptions)....

While I agree with Mr. Pedersen that a no-phone policy *generally* is lawful, your employer may be obligated to provide a reasonable accommodation...