The FMLA permits an employee to take protected leave to care for an ailing grandparent only if an "in loco parentis" relationship exists between...

When your employeer moves you from ecempt to non-exempt can they also lower you pay?

Generally, an employer retains tremendous discretion to change an employee's pay at any time, provided notice of the change in pay is given prior...

Absent an agreement to the contrary, employment in the state of California is "at will." This means employees can be terminated for any reason...

I want to know if the situation explained below is "discrimination"?

Sexual orientation is a protected trait under California law. Any adverse employment action taken against you on the basis of your sexual...

I was put on what I was told was "Administrative Leave," by my employer, with no pay, through no fault of my own.

This is extremely unfair and you truly have my sympathy. Unfortunately, however, the law does not regulate fairness in the workplace. Generally...

Can i collect unemployment

While an employer's submission of falsified documents is illegal, that does not negate the fact that you resigned from your most recent position. ...

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Yes, this is legal. An employer has no legal obligation to provide PTO--it is a job perk. As such, employers retain full discretion to determine...

Can i be terminated if my write times and parking lot times entering and exit don't match when everyone doesn't use parking ?

Employment in the state of California is "at will" absent an agreement to the contrary. (Labor Code 2922) This means that employees can be...

Is it legal to rehire member family after laying-off an employee for the same postion?

There are no laws that prohibit nepotism in private sector employment in the state of California. Since employment is "at will" absent an...

Can English only in the workplace be required?

English-only policies are permissible only when implemented out of legitimate business necessity. As the previous attorneys have indicated, this...