Should I file a wage claim?

State and federal law require you to be paid for all hours during which you are under the control of your employer. This means that your employer...

I've been on disability since November 2012, and was informed that my job was eliminated effective immediately. Is that legal?

The Family Medical Leave Act entitles qualifying employees suffering from a "serious health condition" to a maximum of 12 weeks of protected time...

My employer wants me to sign papers due to the fact "I quit" BUT I didn't quit. what should I do. Sign?

Why would you even consider signing something that misrepresents what happened? Signing will only hinder your ability to collect unemployment,...

This is Lucerne California with my dog in the jeep Wrangler...cont's

Unless a case involves an important civil rights issue or the financial interests of large corporations, attorneys don't generally "challenge"...

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Is my employer responsible for items stolen from my locked locker in the locked employee lounge?

Almost certainly not. You'd need to prove your employer was actually negligent in permitting the theft, which your facts do not suggest. ...

Being punished for wanting clarification as to salary exempt status

Here is a good summary of the criteria for satisfying the professional exemption from overtime:...

I'm afraid the company I work for will see me as trouble and will find a reason to terminate me. Please advise.

If you reported sexual harassment and your supervisor is now engaging in activity that can be construed as retaliation for your report, that is...

Accepting a temporary job will usually have no impact on your UI claim once the position ends, provided you are not let go due to "fault of your...

I work for an employer that does random drug testing and was almost fired because of a clerical error on the part of the lab.

If you had actually lost your job or suffered some other quantifiable harm, such as a suspension, you may have had a worthwhile claim for...

I worked without a lunch break at work. I asked for breaks and didnt get them because "IT WAS TOO BUSY".

California employers have an affirmative duty to provide lunch breaks and cannot deny them because things are "too busy." If things are too busy,...