Can you be laid off for looking for employment elsewhere

In California, unless you are subject to an employment contract, you can be terminated for any reason at any time with or without cause. California...

As Mr. Pedersen said, LC section 2802 does not specify a time limit. "Reasonable" is the standard. If you feel it has been a reasonable amount of...

My employer refuse to pay me....

The question is...did your employer refuse to pay you for time worked? If so, follow up with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (aka Labor...

Can i be disqualified from being hired if I fail a pre-employment drug test for a drug of which I have a prescription for?

Yes. Employment in CA is at will & no employer has a duty to hire an individual who tests positive for marijuana. Good luck!

I lost my job on 19 June on h1b they paid me 2 weeks severence pay and benefits till June end.what are my options?no new job yet

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits because to be eligible, you must be able to accept any and all jobs offered...

Can a Canadian who's been laid off through no fault of their own in California collect unemployment benefits?

You should continue to inquire to the EDD, maybe through the ASK EDD online inquiry system. I suspect you other eligibility issues, such as your...

Why is Uber being sued?

If you are an employer who has hired or is thinking of hiring independent contractors, contact an employment attorney on the defense side for a...

My employer reported to the unemployment office that I was fired for stealing.Cops found no evidence of it. Can I sue them?

Of course, you can sue them, but why don't you concentrate on getting your unemployment? Appeal the determination within the allotted time period...

Should I contact the California Labor Board?

It sounds like your employer is messing around with employees' wages. Yes, you can file a claim with the DLSE (Labor Commissioner). The question...

My employer called at 9pm to say he couldn't work with me.. Details below.. What can I do?

Start looking for another job and apply for unemployment. Although your tenure was probably not long enough to garner any unemployment, you can...