Can I sue for defamation and/ or slander in smal claims court?

The previous attorney is correct. While there appears to be no doubt that the statements made about you are defamatory, the problem is in proving...

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

As noted above, the statute of limitations for termination in violation of public policy is ordinarily two years. However, an individual in this...

I was in an auto accident last year and was recently offered a settlement. wanting advice on if its a fair amount.

The previous attorney is correct. When you represent yourself you have no leverage because an insurance company knows that you will not be able to...

Can I still report neck injury from a car accident that accord 12/05/12?

Pursuant to California law, claims for personal injury arising from negligence can be brought any time within two years of the accident...

Why is my ex employer stating that i voluntarily quit and denied my unemployment benefits?

In general, an individual will be eligible to receive UI benefits if they received enough wages during the base period to establish a claim (either...

In CA is it legal for an employer to require a Dr. note to collect sick pay? Also can time cards be changed w/out notice?

Mr. Pederson's explanation of the law is correct. Since employees enjoy no legal entitlement to sick pay, an employer can condition the receipt...

Do i need an employment law attorney

I'm sorry to hear about your work situation. As a general principle, it is not illegal for an employer to treat employees in a rude,...

Can my employer cut my wages, they are planning to make my job a pay for performance job.

Since California is a state that adheres to the doctrine of "at will" employment, employers retain the freedom to change employees' compensation...

Sorry to hear of your accident. You'll be pleased to know that the absence of a witness's statement from a police report will not preclude...

What happens if i am drug tested at a job before i get hired?

In 2008, the California Supreme Court heard a case in which a plaintiff alleged that his termination as a result of medical marijuana usage...