Can my Director widely disclose via email that I am on FMLA vs. LOA, which would adequately serve notice re: my unavailability?

The issue you raise may depend on what was included in the email. For example, if the Director was notifying co-workers that they needed to...

I was told to report to a meeting with the director of HR without explaination as to why. Can they do that?

I agree with my colleagues. Mr. Pedersen is correct that you can be summoned to a meeting with HR at almost any time and without excuse. The fact...

I agree with my colleagues. I have handled several matters for small businesses with employees that were classified as independent contractors and...

In california, is the State ( state employes) exempt from wage/hour law or payroll?

First, the person who is the state employee should pose the question in case there are additional facts that you are unaware of. Second, that...

Do I have enough to file retaliation with the eeoc?

Ms. McCall is directly on point. If you can demonstrate the subsequent actions were in direct retaliation for your prior complaint, then you may...

Can I file a second appeal?

I agree with Mr. Kane.

Transfer of existing responsibility for discrimination and retaliation case after (a) full or (b) partial acquisition of company

It would depend on the manner and method of the acquisition and whether or not the new company is aware of your pending claims when it seeks to...

Would it be to late to take action if 4 years ago I was bullied at work?

The statute of limitations has almost certainly passed for you to bring any claims.

Spouse is an at will non-exempt employee in California for a private company. Verbally informed last Friday of 11% pay cut.

Yes. An employer can cut pay for an employee who is at will as long as the pay cut is not retroactive and as long as it was not in order to...

I need a labor attorney ASAP.

I agree with both of my colleagues and do not see much, based on the limited set of facts, that would provide grounds for a discrimination complaint.