FMLA & Termination

The boss has a right to say a lot of things in the context of employment. Based on the facts you provided, he did not threaten to terminate your...

Is my lawyer required to keep originals?

These days, many attorneys are going "paperless." They scan and shred what they are not legally obligated to keep in original format. Ask your...

I was employed for 8 months and was promised increase after 3 months. I was underpaid for all the employment time & fired

If by "underpaid," you were paid less than minimum wage (currently $8.00/hour in California), or you worked more than eight (8) hours in a day and...

Can I sue the Union Rep for not rightfully helping me with my case? Can I also sue the retail company management?

What stands out to me in your facts is that you were "singled out." If you were "singled out" based on a protected class (race, religion,...

The only thing I would add to my colleagues' responses would be that you should follow up every verbal conversation/complaint with a writing - an...

I'm in California and was fired suddenly. I didn't receive final pay until later. Do they owe me time waiting penalties?

Yes, you are owed 4 days worth of a day's wage (penalty pursuant to Labor Code sec 203), for the late payment of your final wages (violation of...

In my appeal can I state I was asked to resign which I did not mention during the EDD interview? I mentioned it was my decision.

The first thing you do is APPEAL the determination you have just received in a timely manner (within 20 days). Every claimant who appeals gets an...

Hello, My son was terminated from his employer after he was injured. We have requested a letter of termination with the reason

The employer is not mandated by law to provide your son a reason for termination, nor are they required to provide written documentation. Since...

Can i be disqualified 4 my UI benifits if my past employer says my performance was substandard due to lack of leadership skills?

It is difficult to determine where you are in the UI Benefits process, based on your question. The simple answer is, "Yes," the EDD may determine...

I was fired from my job for mistakes made on my part. Now EDD is denying me benefits due to "misconduct." Is this legal?

To literally answer your question - "your employer's conduct is not illegal," however it is unethical to tell the EDD a different story about your...