What other items are needed as part of hiring activities? What info must be delivered to employees or posted in our space?

You will be best advised to contact an employer-friendly employment attorney or firm who will advise you on California employment laws. Good luck...

As a part-time employee, will I be eligible to participate in the partial claims program if the employer files form DE2063?

Your eligibility will be determined by the Employment Development Department (EDD). Apply for eligibility and fill out the form your employer...

Can I get a deposit back for work uniformed that was never used and returned to employer?

A simple answer to your question, provided all uniform pieces for which a deposit was made were returned to the employer, is YES. A "uniform"...

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Should I subpoena manager and documents?

You do have the power to subpoena witnesses and documents for the purposes of a DLSE hearing. You have to prove your case by a preponderance of...

Can I receive unemployment benefits and collect my severance? The agency made the decision to let me go on 12/7/15.

What Severance? Yes, you may collect a severance and be eligible for UI benefits, but you must report the severance to the EDD when you apply for...

What is my employment status? Employer won't communicate with me, and I have a UI eligibility hearing next week. What do I say?

What do you say? The truth. The administrative law judge at the hearing will ask you questions including "do you have anything else you would like...

When there's clearly no longer a need for my employment by my employer, yet they're avoiding to lay me off, what can I do?

If you quit your job, it will be your burden to prove that you quit with good cause. Read the link Mr. Pedersen's provided. You should do...

Do I have to sign any paperwork for final pay?

To answer your question directly, NO, you do not have to sign paperwork for final pay, but you should read Mr. Pedersen's answer here very...

How would I answer the following question on my law school application ?

The answer to the question is: "YES." The explanation must be the truth. The way you describe it, it sounds like it was a mutual separation, but...

My employer is paying all employee's cash Although we work part time at minimum wage is this legal in California?

Mr. Pedersen is right. And you should definitely consult with an attorney who is well-versed in wage/hour matters. The employer does not determine...