We have a manager who is out on FMLA due to own serious medical condition. FMLA term date is 11/13/13. Can we hire a replacement

There are a number of issues raised by your post. If you are dealing with a highly compensated key employee (as defined by statute) and...

What are my chances during an appeal against the EDD for fraud when I can't afford an attorney?

It's up to the District Attorney whether to prosecute UI fraud. Their decision will be influenced by many factors, such as how quickly you pay...

Is it legal for an employer to say " You've been hired fulltime" and then give part time hours?

Unless you are a union member or have a contract that guarantees you a particular number of hours for a set length of time, the terms of your...

Hired as a preschool teacher with no experience or training. Been moved to four different classrooms. Directors and owner met

No attorney can provide the sort of fact-intensive analysis you are seeking through this limited and public online forum. What I can do, though,...

Employees have no legally recognized privacy interest in the contents of their work computers or phones. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in City...

What should i do?

If you were properly classified as an exempt manager, you would not be entitled to rest breaks, lunch breaks, or overtime. The problem here is...

Getting fired

I am sorry to hear this is happening to you but not surprised that your boss is upset you went over his head. If you thought that triggered any...

What is the minimum amount of hours you can be Scheduled in a day? Can you be told to clock out and go home if it is slow?

There is no limit to how many or few hours you can be scheduled to work and no minimum notice for scheduling changes. That said, Mr. Pederson...

I've collected unemployment benefits for 8 months in California while working full time in Nevada.

Government benefit fraud is a serious crime, but you can mitigate the potential consequences by paying back the money you received as soon as...

Can I file for unemployment or keep my job?

If you can prove that your current employer made willful misrepresentations to induce you to leave your former job, you may have a claim under...