I am having Surgery, Do I have to take F.M.L.A.?

This is a difficult question, as state and federal leave laws vary and have many exceptions. The employer is the one who has the power to...

What if you have went to hr for help about the way they treat you and hr don't help and you have dates and times of everything.

More information is necessary. In many instances, best employment practices or the law require HR departments to track certain information. As it...

Do I need an Employment / Labor (or other specialty) attorney?

While I am not a specialist in benefits law, the employer does not have a responsibility to coordinate, facilitate or assist in securing such...

If one is assigned a ten hour day and one takes an hour lunch must one work the ten hours?

The employer is attempting to comply with state and federal wage and hour laws which mandate at least 30 minutes foe every five hours, There is...

Unemployment is likely. Any other claims will not work, as California is an at-will state, and the emloyer can terminate even if they are...

Truth is an absolute defense to slander. If you have credible evidence to support your contention, you will likely be able to present a viable...

I work in a construction type environment ( glass installer) , is drinking in the "shop" during work hours legal ?

Alcohol use in the workplace is obviously unsafe and potentially an OSHA violation. Whether it is technically illegal is irrelevant. Please do...

What do you do when someone at work keeps putting down you and treating you like crap in front of people in a derogatory way.

Continue to do your job to your best ability. Limit complaints to the extent possible. Report the more egregious conduct to your HR representative....

What do you do when someone at work keeps putting down you and treating you like crap in front of people in a derogatory way.

Continue to do your job to your best ability. Limit complaints to the extent possible. Report the more egregious conduct to your HR...

What do i do

I would recommend that you report to work until any workers compensation claim issues are resolved.