Can i be suspended or is this wrongful termination?

Maybe. The California Labor Code contains a sliver of employee protections relating to off-duty conduct. Specifically, Labor Code section 96(k)...

The beauty of mediation is that you don't need a lawyer. If you feel comfortable telling your story and you have a pretty good idea of what you...

I work in Los Angeles County, my employer requires that we clock out to use the rest room, this time is deducted from our pay.

No. They cannot dock your pay for using the rest room. You have up to four years to recover your pay. If you value your job, think carefully...

If you are fired for refusing to sign an illegal non-compete agreement, then you should be eligible for unemployment benefits. It is a question of...

Is there any action I can take against the employer who laid me off because they were closing, but is open now?

Have you considered re-applying for the position? If you are qualified for the job, and you had a good employment record before the shutdown,...

Your sister may have legal claims. My questions is: "Hostile Work Environment" based on what? Race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,...

You have the right to be paid minimum wage for all hours worked, plus overtime or doubletime for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40...

A great question with no easy answers. You can start with the Labor Commissioner and then dismiss your Labor Commissioner complaint after hiring...

Can I sue my ex-employer's lawyer - Intentional negligence disregard of the truth; defamation abuse of process; malicious prose

I am sorry to hear that you must fight for your unemployment benefits, and perhaps the EDD Administrative Law Judge will find you more credible...

I was let go in Jan 2012, by my company on the grounds of performance. Management knew I needed help and refused to offer help

If you are an at-will employee, the challenge is to find an "exception" to the general rule that you can be fired at any time for any reason, with...