Wrongful termination laws

I will add to the previous solid answer that, in California, there is presumption that employment is "at will." (California Labor Code section...

Mr. Pedersen is spot on. As your question notes, your former employer is offering to pay you more than you would be entitled to in waiting time...

Should i be recieving overtime? And should i have a day off after 7 straight work days?

The previous answer is thorough and accurate. I will only add that if you are MISCLASSIFIED as an independent contractor, you may still assert...

Freshman daughter accused of stealing professors grade book at University.

As a parent, I would stay out of it and let my child deal with it as a life experience. As a former college general counsel, I have seen many...

Is going to a Tier IV law school worth it? Will I be able to get a job after going to one of those?

It really depends on what you want to do and other intangibles that are not set forth in your question. Do you bring outside life experience to the...

Can I deduct mileage on business car if I go from home to a meeting?

The IRS rules re deducting mileage are posted here: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc514.html

I live in California and my employer only offers spousal benefits to heterosexual married spouses. is this legal?

From Lambda Legal: 24. Can my employer refuse to provide my same-sex spouse with employment benefits that they give to different-sex spouses or...

How negotiable or enforceable is a Consulting Agreement (especially if it is presumed to be a verbal agreement)?

Your question includes the fact that refers to "the company" and that it has been sued. This suggests that the company is a corporation and needs...

I have been given a notice of termination on 11/21/13 that states that I am going to be terminated on 11/30/13.

You should promptly seek advise from an employee side lawyer who will be able gather all pertinent facts from you in order to analyze the situation...

Can I sue a university or a professor that emailec my student ID picture to someone not from the university without my permissio

A student ID photo taken and maintained by the school is likely an "educational record" falling within the protection of FERPA. Nevertheless, as...