My California employer has allowed me to work through lunch but now wants me to stop.

You are an at-will employee, most likely, and can be let go for any reason other than a discriminatory or retaliatory reason that violates public...

Unlawful discharge?

If you were fired in retaliation for standing up for the rights of people of a different nationality, and you can prove that you complained, and...

I was notified on Jan 11 that I had to decide between a severance package or a lower ranked job by Jan 14.

More information please. Did you and the employer sign the severance agreement? If not, the employer can revoke a severance offer any time before...

Can a california employer make you waive your exempt status rights

Your employer is correct. As long as you have a bank of sick pay or vacation pay available, your employer can deduct from that bank for partial...

Not sure I understand your question but I think I have good news for you. The EEOC enforces discrimination and retaliation under Federal law. ...

Value of employee benefit?

A forensic accountant who understands employment law can also do this analysis. Or, there is a program called wrongful termination economist that...

Now that you have read the response of lawyers in agreement, I suggest that the answers you seek are more "strategic" than legal. Best to...

Request for Arbitration of attorney fees filed in Aug. 2008. with bar association. No response from attorney. Debt agency filed.

Your question is unclear. I suggest you call your Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service for a consultation with an experienced...

Is there any time period of delay allowing an appeal to be filed following a mediation settlement agreement?

You would need to consult with a lawyer to review the terms of the settlement agreement and the circumstances leading up to the agreement. For...

Can attorney attend a mediation when he has filed a Motion to Withdraw allegeing "break down of communiaction" with Client

Consider paying another employment lawyer a flat fee to review your case and review the settlement offer as a "neutral evaluator". Often, an...