Your post does not say what your boss said, what was said by you or your colleague that made the boss "blow up," what you mean by your boss started...

You do not say what kind of store you work in nor do you provide any facts about it being potentially a higher risk environment, past/present...

The short answer is that its difficult to say based on the facts presented. If I (or a close family member or friend) were in your situation,...

You say that a "Right to Sue Letter was filed by your attorney"-I assume you mean the attorney filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Dept of...

Is Negligent Infliction Of Emotional Distress a valid cause of action, distinct from regular Negligence, in California?

Yes, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress is distinct. One thought--You state that this is an employment context. You do not describe...

Can an employee separation agreement be amended after it's been executed?

Yes you can certainly approach the employer in order to amend the agreement in exchange for additional consideration of a non-disparagement...

There are a couple of issues: You suggest that you were not paid all you were due at the time of your termination. Also, you do not mention if...

What are our rights when it comes to this situation?

A contract is simply an agreement to do (or, not do) something. So, if the contract your wife signed was breached by the employer as you describe,...

How can I get my paycheck

You can file a claim with the local office of the Dept of Labor, Standards, Enforcement (DLSE), commonly referred to as the "Labor Commissioner." ...

How do I sue my previous employer for not paying me my final check and previous checks for 2 months now?

Depending on how much is at stake, you can: A) file a claim in Superior Court if the claim is in excess of $10,000 (A court of "limited...