Yes, you can be written up for such an offense. Your employer has wide discretion over discipline, especially of at-will employees. Moreover,...

Business and Professions Code Section 16600 and its related provisions govern non-compete agreements, which are restraints on trade after after an...

Is it illegal to change the salary and job description of an employee by a new supervisor who has just been hired?

If you are an at-will employee, then it is not illegal. If you have a contract or are subject to an MOU or CBA, then those rules would apply.

Is it retaliation if....

Whether you would have a claim for retaliation depends entirely on the conduct of both you and the employer. For example, if you are engaged in...

Is it illegal for my employer to use a medical condition I have as a reason for not scheduling me for more work hours?

If you have a disability, your employer is required to engage in a good faith interactive process to determine what accommodations, if any, could...

Can I file a complaint with the CA Dept of Fair Employment and Housing

I agree with my colleague and would add that you may want someone to review the arbitration agreement to determine if it is valid.

How to find a lawyer for a complex discrimination lawsuit

The best way for you to find an attorney to address your concerns is to use the Find a Lawyer tab on Avvo or at www.cela.org.

Is my friend being harassed and abused at her job? I think she is and needs to take action.

Your post raises a few questions and I will try to address each. First, the employer has discretion to set hours, schedules, time off, vacation,...

California law prohibits individuals from being retaliated against by their employers for complaining about unlawful conduct, such as sexual...

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Can i be forced/ threatened to join a labor union in SF?

I suggest you review the following link, which has excellent resources regarding your rights under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA"), which...