If I am an employee at will and I am terminated, and the contract has a provision for a lum sum payment if the employment is

If you have a contract with a provision guaranteeing you a lump sum for early termination, and the company fired you before your contract expired...

In the U.S., is it legal for a State Employer to discriminate if Employee's are "paid-off" through a successful lawsuit?

Retaliation for filing a complaint of sexual harassment is against the law. If you are Employee A, you need to speak with an attorney immediately....

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Is this a lawsuit?! Can I go to court to get the asst. Manger of the Apts. fired? And if so, what kind of lawyer would I need?

I am very sorry to hear about what happened to your mother. That is terrible. You need to speak to an elder abuse attorney immediately. This is...

Landlord harassment

You should definitely seek a landlord/tenant attorney right away. Keep copies of all documents and attend every court hearing. If your landlord...

Sexual and vee harassment submitted to HR

These attorneys are correct. Document everything that has happened. If you have not made your complaint in writing, do so immediately and keep a...

The CA State Auditor has issued a report that 2 state agencies have discriminated against my military service.

You have many protections as a veteran under State and Federal law. There's not enough information in your question to identify whether your rights...

I filed a retaliation complaint with DLSE and then put in a two weeks notice. I was terminated immediately. Is this illegal?

I agree with Mr. Byrnes and Mr. Pederson that being terminated upon giving notice is common and normally not illegal. However, it sounds like the...

Bonus pay back

A bonus is a wage. If you earned it according to the terms of your employment agreement, your employer may be violating California law if it tries...

I have a ca state labor board hearing coming My boss did not pay me overtime or allow breaks or meal periods she told me it was

Yes, you need an attorney immediately. Even if you win your case, as explained by the two very competent attorneys who have already answered your...

You must return company property after termination. You can drop the keys into the mail or have a friend deliver them if you do not want to deal...