I applied for unemployment in sept 2013 got my interview oct 2013 and I'm now barely receiving my claim form.does the edd owe me

Government entities enjoy something called "sovereign immunity." That's a fancy way of saying the government can't be sued unless it passes a law...

What can I do to file an appeal with EDD?

Your time to appeal likely expired 20 days after you received notice from the EDD that you were found to have quit your job and, thus, were not...

I agree this all sounds rather suspicious. There are a lot of fake debt collection scams and extortion scams involving non-existent lawsuits which...

Does a company that I work at, have the right to refuse my getting unemployment benefits if I have been fired or quit?

Your employer can choose to contest your claim, but only the EDD gets to decide whether you will receive benefits.

The other responders have provided excellent answers. I'll simply add that you should focus your attention on WHY you believe this is happening. ...

What is my recourse if I find that my employer is paying my peers substantially more than me?

You have no recourse unless you can prove there is some unlawful discriminatory motive (e.g. race, religion, gender) for the pay disparity. ...

Can I claim unemployment if I quit ?

It's unlikely, but I would take a look through the EDD's Benefits Determination Guide to determine whether your particular circumstances amount to...

Can i sue for Defamation if my past employer got me fired at my new job, by calling everybody on my resume & saying bad stuff ?

I agree with Mr. Botterud. The facts you describe may give rise to claims for defamation and tortious interference with a business contract, but...

My mom was terminated after 40 years, the explanation was based on employer's operational assessment study, no copy was given.

Sounds like potential age discrimination to me. Your mother should immediately consult with a local employment law attorney and refrain from...

Can a W-2 employee make the same business expense deductions as a 1099 contractor?

Labor Code 2802 requires employers to reimburse W2 employees for all expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their duties. So if the...