What’s the best way, avoiding extortion, to increase a settlement offer if you can report a previous employer for wrong doings?

If I understood your post correctly, you are saying that you have a $3,500 wage claim against your employer, she has offered you $5,000, but you...

Can I sue for lost wages and discrimination

If you were treated differently than your similarly situated colleagues/co-workers based on your race or national origin, you may have a...

Severance pay is not mandated by law which means your employer is not obligated by law to pay you a severance. If you were represented by a union,...

Is my boss retaliating against me?

All retaliation is not illegal. Follow up with HR and try to put your finger on exactly why the disparate treatment is occurring. Good luck.

Your first step should be to contact an employment lawyer who has a track record against school districts for a free consultation. Suing a public...

Should I take action ?

You were scheduled to work, and you knew you were scheduled to work, but you did not show up and you did not call? And when you did show up for...

Calstrs and EDD ?

Can you apply? Yes. Will you be found eligible? Not necessarily. While a pension does not prevent one from being eligible for unemployment...

I'm an employer what are my odds of winning an labor commissioners appeal

Impossible question to answer, but that is what the Labor Commissioner settlement conference & hearing processes are for. Listen to what the...

What can I do if I've been treated unfairly at work?

As the other attorneys have noted, based on the facts you provided, nothing illegal appears to be occurring at your employer. It sucks to be...

Do I need a lawyer to represent me if I quit my job due to employer asking me to comit fraud and I am now denied unemployment?

Great advice from the other two attorneys. Most importantly, you should consult with an employment lawyer right away. In the meantime, like Mr....