You cannot obtain punitive damages against a government entity. If you've been wrongfully terminated, it is crucial you consult with an attorney...

I filed complaint against a supervisor for inappropriate contact. He is giving me bad references to the point I'm blacklisted.

At first blush I would say you have a potential claim for interference with prospective economic advantage. However, you woukd really need to...

In California, regarding the waiting time penalty, if an employer fails to pay a full amount of straight time wages on time, is

Yes, you can get waiting time penalties in this situation, but you also have other illegal wage payment practices at issue that have different...

Do I quality for Unemployment?

The EDD will generally deny your application for benefits based on employee misconduct. It sounds like the employer's policy will help you in this...

Was I wrongfully terminated?

There are so many aspects to your question, I will try to address the portion which my colleague did not. Generally, when the company has a policy...

Does an employer have to pay penalties for unpaid commissions to an employee?

Commissions are considered wages and consequently, the same penalties that apply to not paying wages timely apply to not being paid commissions...