What Can I do? My wages owed are $25,000.00 with penalties included.

First of all, filing a wage claim with the DLSE does not require an attorney. Most claimants are unrepresented, so the idea that you'll get...

Disabled employees are entitled to "reasonable accommodations," but not the accommodations of their choosing. You and your employer need to engage...

Take a look at See’s Candy Shops, Inc. v. Superior Court. The court in that case held that employers may round employee timecards to the nearest...

Copyright Infringement: Hit Movie: Can judges refuse to look at Complaint & attached 6 Exhibits and just dismiss for no reason?

Many pro se litigants like to believe they were ruled against for "no reason at all." However, judges always have reasons for their rulings, and...

I hate coming to work and can not concentrate because my coworker, who sits across from me smells very badly. Can I sue?

There is no basis to sue anyone on these facts. Even if there were, legal remedies are costly, stressful, and in the employment context usually...

Hello, My previous employer recently released me from my job and sent me 2 checks my mistake (according to them).

I agree with Mr. Pederson. If someone left their wallet at your house would you claim it as your own? Certainly not. The same principle applies:...

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum and will also point out that Labor Code 1101 prohibits employers from "Controlling or directing, or tending to control...

I need to take 2 weeks off ( vacation that I already earned) to visit a sick parent in Europe. I already purchased the tickets.

Unless you work for an employer with 50 or more employees and you can prove that you are a primary caretaker of your sick parent (in which case you...

California EDD benefits denied

You have nothing to lose by appealing. Your employer will need to prove that by leaving early without notifying a supervisor, you engaged in...

Should I go Civil Limited Court? Simple employment retaliatory termination case, predict easy win or fast settlement.

There's absolutely no reason why a case would cost 7k to litigate in unlimited jurisdiction and only filing fees in limited. Limited cuts down on...