I was falsely accused of hitting a customer in a company vehicle. I was also accused of drinking and smoking marijuana.

Unless you had a contract stating otherwise, you were an at-will employee and, as such, subject to termination at any time, regardless of whether...

I'm a partime commission only employee. Can my employer suspend me for calling in sick?

It depends why you called in sick. You can't allege disability discrimination unless you are experiencing a condition which impairs a major life...

As you state, your employer was looking for "any reason" to fire you. Fraternization is simply the reason they happened to choose. Doesn't sound...

I was rejected for a job position because I am a licensed General Contractor. Is this considered discrimination?

Is this discrimination? Yes. Is it UNLAWFUL discrimination? No. Unlawful discrimination occurs only when employment decisions are based on a...

What can I do?

Few laws restrict how employers may treat their employees. Assault is universally prohibited, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a jury...

First of all, if you have a case worth pursuing, you should be able to find an employment attorney willing to represent you on a contingency fee...

Wrongful termination - "Essential Functions" of a position

Assuming you are an at-will employee, your job is whatever your employer wants it to be, and your duties are subject to change at any time. ...

Do I have any rights to refuse to sign a checklist as an at will employee because other departments do not have to sign?

Unless you are being targeted based on some discriminatory motive (e.g. race, religion, gender) or in retaliation for engaging in certain legally...

Boss fired me after he agreed to my week mental leave.

FEHA only requires employers to reasonably accommodate employees suffering from physical or mental "disabilities," defined as those conditions...

Employees are entitled to compensation for all time during which they are "suffered or permitted to work," which would include time spent...