Can I sue if I sign legal documents and a contract for a job and never get the job?

No, you cannot. Filling out employment documents does not obligate an employer to hire you or to retain you as an employee.

Work as a tutor. If student doesn't show, and I do,I am paid 30 minutes. If the school calls an hour before, I am not paid at al

California law recognizes something called "reporting time" pay, which entitles employees to payment for half their scheduled shift (in no event...

I have a 2 year no re-employment clause as part of my severance package - does this mean I can't consult/contract as 1099?

If they made you sign a no re-employment clause they probably won't be interested. No harm in asking them, though. They are always free to waive...

Is there a specific compensation formula an employer must use to convert a non-exempt employee to an exempt salary employee?

The only limitation is that the employee's salary must equal $640/week--twice the minimum wage based on a 40 hour week. Note that the minimum wage...

Can I sue my former employer for wrongful termination for stealing my idea?

If you were a joint venturer, as suggested by the fact that your name was on the mall lease, you may have a proprietary interest in the business,...

Employers can force employees to use PTO days at any time. However, if you are a salaried employee, your employer cannot deduct from your salary...

Can a bank fire you over an assumption?

This would be a lawful termination. I am sorry.

What should I do if my job is layin me off because they are getting rid of my position but jus hired someone in the same positio

Your employer doesn't need to be fair or truthful when it comes to employment decisions and why such decisions are being made. In general,...

Hello, can employer take back bonus when I resign?

If, as you state in your comment, the express purpose of the bonus was to reimburse you for exams that you will no longer be taking, your employer...

If your supervisor promises you another position, is that binding?

No, this would not be binding. Even if your employer was somehow legally obligated to promote you, unless you were guaranteed that position for a...