I'm being advised to file a "motion to set aside a default judgment" under CCP 473. I need as much info and help as possible....

You have received excellent answers and I would agree that you need an attorney Rio draft this motion.

You should be able to use your accrued sick leave. Depending on the size of your employer, you may also be entitled to leave under the Family...

I have carpal tunnel and tendinitis can I sue my job if I need to have surgery

If your injuries were caused by your job, which they sound they may have been based on repetitive work with computers and lifting boxes, you would...

Can company prohibit me from using my Paid Time Off?

If your PTO is vested, then your employer is not permitted to prohibit you from using it. It would depend on the way your PTO is classified as...

Can a party be excused for untimely response to discovery because he is out of town?

The short answer is no, being our of the country does not excuse an untimely response. However, responses were provided with objections in time....

What does "absent from work w/o permission" mean? Is the date, the day the employer is claiming I committed the absence?

You are correct about what it means. Most likely, when you applied for benefits your employer told them you were terminated for missing work...

What is the main purpose of ADR?

Mr. Parikh is correct assuming the alternative dispute resolution you have been ordered to is mediation. In mediation, the parties are able to...

Im a patient in a clinic but doctors and staff they dont care about patients kind of bollying patients i need advice

If you are being bullied by another patient, and the staff and doctors have not responded to your concerns, you can report the clinic to the State...

What constitutes Wrongful Termination

I agree with Michael. You should consult with an employment attorney in your area, via either the Find A Lawyer tab on Avvo or www.cela.org. In...

In regards to the statue of limitations, the last payment was made 8/24/09 and the attorney's summons was executed on 8/8/13 in

More facts and specifics need to be known about the underlying claims and parties. You should contact a lawyer in your area and you can find one...