Simple Tip: ask the witness, in a very polite way, how long she has worked for the company, whether she likes her job (yes), whether she likes her...

Can I be terminated for crew not performing when the admin will not allow the write ups to be administered even they are fair

If you think you were fired for a BS reason, then you need to ask yourself: what is the true reason? Unfortunately, I see this more and more in...

I would argue that an employer has a duty to hold your job for a reasonable amount of time to accommodate your disability. A "reasonable" amount...

Retaliation at work and at will employments

Define "protected activity". In order for complaints to have legal "protection", whatever you complain about must invoke an important legal...

Aren't all companies with a certain number of employees required to have a human resources dept? # of people for class action?

Call a lawyer to help you unpack your questions and concerns -- CONFIDENTIALLY. You and your co-workers may be able to take action as a group, or...

Is it legal to have a contract sign by employees barring them from working in a competing salon across the street?

Your best bet for your peace of mind is a standalone trade secret agreement that narrowly defines what is truly a "trade secret." Trade secret...

CA Maternity leave coming to an end. Job hours and schedule are changing. Can I get EDD?

Your question raises many questions. What is your job? How many more/less hours are you getting? How will that impact your wages? How many other...

Exempt employee quit then co. deducted vacation pay for days did not work 8 hours. No policy of doing so before.

The answer to your question is: Maybe Under California law and Federal law, the employer does have the power to deduct vacation pay for partial...

My employer has cont. to deny me benefits,etc. based on the fact that there is a "freeze" but has given to others hired after me

I have a slightly different take than my colleagues, based on ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Your employer's summary benefit...

Can I negotiate my Severance to include time in role of staff augmentation ?

Sometimes, severance is a matter of negotiation between the parties. If you have built good will with the company, perhaps you could frame the...