Do you think we have a class action lawsuit? Are we really NOT entitled to unemployment?

Your (former) employer does not determine whether you are eligible for unemployment - the Employment Development Department (EDD) does. All 42 of...

Should I go to labor board?

The meal waiver must also be revocable, which means you have a right to revoke the "waiver" and resume taking your unpaid, free from duty,...

Can Unemployment be denied if I was warned but still couldn't preform duties

It sounds like you received your notice of a phone interview. The questions the UI rep will ask are on the back of the notice. How do you handle...

You indicate you have been asked about a settlement number & that you do not yet have an attorney. In the event that you do not file suit against...

I work for a company illegaly and now they dont want to pay me, it's going to be two month i am fighting with this company?

File a wage claim with the labor commissioner. The forms you need to fill out are in Spanish and other languages and are easy to find on line at...

Hi, I have a question about unemployment benefits.

Why were you denied? The EDD would have explained that in the Notice of Determination. You have a right to appeal, but must do so within 20 days of...

When should I get a Lawyer, I am under investigation and on paid leave from my job with the State of California.

You should definitely consult an attorney now regarding the situation at work. Whether you have a claim against your employer, though, is unclear. ...

Will a final severance payment from a former employer count against California SDI benefits?

Severance is separate and apart from Unemployment Insurance benefits and from Disability benefits (both come from Employment Development...

WOULD YOU READ MY APPEAL? (RETALIATION & Unemployment iNSURANCE

As you know by now, you may not solicit attorneys on this site. You may pay an attorney to assist you with your appeal. However, what you should...

I believe I was wrongly terminated, and my rights were violated multiple times; do I have a case?

Employment cases tend to be very fact intensive, which means your subjective belief that you were wrongfully terminated doesn't mean you were...