Is there anyway I can find out who gave me a bad reference to a potential employer?

It's not illegal to provide a "bad reference," provided that reference was solicited by a prospective employer and the reference consists only of...

Non-Compete business question

California courts refuse to enforce most non-compete agreements, even with choice of law provisions that specify the law of another state shall...

If I start a company in the same field as my employer, what legalities do I need to be aware of? Can I lose the company?

Strongly consider retaining a local attorney to guide you through this process. Their advice will be invaluable, not just in regard to the...

I put in a two week notice on Friday night (after work hours) via email saying I don't want to work with drug addicts

I see no basis for legal action on the facts as you have described them. Unless you had a contract stating otherwise, you were an "at will"...

Wrongful Termination, Disability, Hostile Work Environment - Advice, Please.

Avvo is a question and answer site for basic questions about the law. What you are asking for--essentially, guidance on how to negotiate a...

How can I best ensure my chances of qualifying for unemployment in California?

Quitting your job will generally result in disqualification from benefits on the ground that you are unemployed "through fault of your own." CA...

EDD is withholding payment due to their lack of record keeping

It's really impossible to comment without knowing exactly what you stated on your application, what your temp employer may have said to the EDD in...

So I got charged with embezzlement of $993 I admited to the employer and wrote an apology statement. Will I go to jail?

Anyone can read these posts, including your former employer and the DA. You'd be wise to stop talking about this on Avvo and contact a local...

You may want to read what the EDD has to say about time card falsification and "misconduct" here:...

Statements made to the EDD are privileged and cannot form the basis for a defamation claim or other civil action for damages. That said, testimony...