Is there a particular ,standard procedure to conduct an unemployment appeal hearing ?

There are a few things that are standard. The assigned judge will escort you and the employer to a hearing room. The judge will then open the...

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

Yes, if you were involuntarily terminated and your employer willfully postponed payment. You can file a claim with the Labor Commissioner. Here's a...

When suing a government entity, what statute must it be filed under? Does it have to be federal or statE?

Suing public entities is a thorny area. In general, claims for "money or damages" against public entities are subject to certain pre-suit...

Bring a gun real or not to a work place and making an off handed joke about looking for a worker

Employers are highly sensitive to and have virtually zero tolerance for jokes about workplace violence, particularly given the frequent mass...

If an employee files a sexual harassment complaint and withdraws it, are they still protected from retaliation?

Ms. Karila is spot on. What you report does not have to be unlawful to be protected from retaliation. As long as what you perceived and reported...

How Many Rest Breaks Per Day Am I Entitled To?

Yes, it's one paid 10-minute break for every four hours or "major fraction" of four hours. So, two sounds right.

Submit a written rebuttal to the write-up as soon as possible. This is step one. If you believe the corrective action taken against you is unlawful...

Can I sue the company if two got fired for stealing company time but werethe only one fired when everyone else would do it too?

Sue on what basis? You admittedly violated company policy, and a serious one for that matter. If you were aware of and violated the policy, then it...

Can I claim unemployment as of right now?

So you have been suspended for a total of two days to this point? And your employer anticipates it will take three or so weeks to investigate the...

Is it a breach in labor law for me to work five hours strait w/out a break?

Ms. Johnson is spot on. If you're looking for a plain statement of the employer's obligation, click on the following link...