I agree with Mr. Pederson that the forged initial issue is probably a red herring for you. This is because employment in CA is "at will" absent an...

My employer refuses to take taxes out of my paycheck. I am hourly and they keep giving me a 1099 what can I do?

Assuming you are misclassified as a contractor and should be an employee (only employees are paid via W2), you may have a variety of legal claims...

Employer lied on statement to unemployment resulting in a huge delay in unemployment compensation which caused m to lose my home

The maximum weekly amount you can receive in unemployment benefits is $455. Can you prove that ten weeks delay in receiving that amount is the...

It may very well be that the CEO is misclassified. However, this misclassification has nothing to do with his authority over you and other...

My company wants me to sign a ridiculous contract for my work laptop. What to do?

Clause 2 may not be enforceable unless your employer can prove that you engaged in gross negligence or actual theft. Aside from this, however,...

How does part-time exempt work?

There is no such thing as "part time exempt." To be "exempt" means that you can be made to work an unlimited number of hours for the same flat...

Can a Supervisor of the opposite gender put their hands on a employee while in the workplace (shoulder massage)?

These situations are highly fact specific. However, if you can prove that you were fired because you made a complaint to the EEOC, then you have a...

Can I file a post termination (layoff) claim work related stress.

If this harassment has rendered your disabled, perhaps you can assert a workers compensation claim. Otherwise, your only recourse is to develop...

Am I allowed to discuss the amount of money discussed in the proposed settlement through mediation through DFEH?

Since any attorney would be handling this matter on contingency basis (and thus, not charging you for their service until your receive a settlement...

I have few questions about a car accident that I was involved with . The other party was at fault since I was rare ended.

You always sue the driver, never the insurance company. If there is applicable insurance coverage, the insurance company is liable to indemnify...