It sounds like the employment agreement needs full review by an attorney to interpret the terms of the contract. Generally, if a contract is not...

Can you work in a company within the same department as a non blood relative? Can a company deny you employment for that reason?

There is no law in California that prohibits an employer from refusing to hire an applicant because a blood or marital relative works for the...

Can an employer jeopardize an employees salary when it is the employer's fault the employee did not get their annual review?

Unfortunately, when employees do not have an employment contract for a stated period of time (which would typically include compensation terms),...

In California, benefits from Workers Compensation insurance is the exclusive remedy for injuries received while working. An exception may exist...

Do I need to disclose a misdemeanor from 1983 on an employment application and if I do what impact would it have?

An employment applicant should never lie on a job application. If an employment application asks about a conviction, that is not the same as being...

I was fired while out on California sick time am I being retaliated against for using my hours? was I wrongfully terminated?

I agree with Kristine's analysis. It is illegal in California to terminate or retaliate against an employee for using their sick time. Also,...

Is there wrongful termination suit?

In California, at-will employees are employees who can be terminated at any time with or without cause. Employment without a contractually...

If working at a 24 hr store and part of the shift falls on a holiday, does the employee receive holiday pay for those hours?

Because California law does not mandate employers provide holiday pay, all holiday pay would be contractually based on whatever holiday pay policy...

Can I take a previous employer to court for delinquency in pay?

Generally under California law, an employer must pay the final wages to a discharged employee at the time of discharge, or at the time of quitting...

Is there any legal reason the unpaid suspension should not be mentioned or explained to the other employees?

I concur with the prior two attorneys' analysis wholeheartedly.