I'm sorry this happened to you. Although employment in California is generally at-will, there are many exceptions. The law prohibits, for...

Yes. In at-will employment, your job is whatever the company says it is. There is no requirement for them to train you, follow job descriptions or...

It depends on a number of things. (1) Who is your employer? If the employer is owned by an Indian tribe, the answer will depend on whether that...

Don't do either. Get a lawyer before filing anything with the DFEH. As you can see from your own question, the legal intricacies are a bad idea...

Don't rely on this litigation for a fast response to your financial problems. It won't be one. Litigation is a slow process. You can't look at it...

Unfortunately, yes, they can fire you for it if they find out about it through lawful means. Convictions aren't a protected characteristics, and...

I'm sorry this happened to you. The Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") is the federal statute. California has its own, much better statute...

If you were misclassified as an exempt employee, and you worked overtime, then you could be owed backpay. It could be a significant amount of...

This is a non-compete agreement, and it is probably illegal and unenforceable. California law prohibits non-compete agreements. It doesn't...

Congratulations on the birth of your child. I'm sorry it was marred by this employment issue. Most employers don't understand the relationship...