Do I need to reside in the same county where I will be applying for the unemployment benefits ?

No, you don't need to reside in the same county, and for that matter, you generally don't even need to be residing in the state. Provided you are...

If my employer wants to terminate me, but offers me a voluntary resignation, would I still get unemployment.

Provided you do not leave in advance of the last day set by your employer, the EDD would most likely still regard you as unemployed "through no...

What can I do if I filed a complaint wrong with DFEH?

The answer to your question depends on a number of strategic considerations. You'd be wise to immediately retain an attorney to determine the best...

I was misclassified as independent contractor.I have a settlement agreement and I would like an attorney to check it out.

It is prudent of you to retain an attorney for this purpose. However, the Avvo Q & A board is not the place to find someone who can help. Use the...

You are entitled to pay stubs that reflect the number of hours you worked and the hourly rate at which you were being paid. If you work on...

"Voluntary layoff" is a bit of an oxymoron, since layoffs by their very nature are involuntary. The relevant questions are (1) whether you find...

I am looking to open my own business but signed something from previous employer. What are my options if i want to still open?

With certain limited and inapplicable exceptions, non-compete agreements are void in California. On the other hand, contractual limitations on the...

A retroactive paycut is really nothing more than a disguised forfeiture of earned wages. That is to say, it's entirely illegal. Your options are...

Can I take my old job to court?

If you were an "at will" employee--and most private sector employees are--you can be fired for unfair or untrue reasons. Your employer has no...

If i were to ask the work comp insurance co. if they are investigating me do they have to tell me?

They have no legal obligation to tell you and they are free to photograph/film you in any place where you don't have a reasonable expectation of...