My Union initiated my termination and my Employer followed by firing me. How much time do I have, can I take action against both

Most unions try to do the right thing and obtain justice. Sometimes “justice” does not help an individual employee. One reason is that unions have...

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

Seeking an attorney familiar with labor law. What are my rights if I must obtain jobs through a union's exclusive hiring hall?

Yes. All individuals covered by the collective bargaining agreement (contract) are members of the bargaining unit and the union owes each and every...

Does an unpaid union steward have to represent me?

I have never seen a union constitution or by-laws that says a steward of any kind has the right, individually, to refuse to represent a bargaining...

Case in BALCA since last year. I was not aware.

This is an immigration question. I suggest you re-post in the immigration law forum so that more attorneys who know the right area of law will see...

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

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Can you be fired for not reporting a Union meeting?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

I worked for a union company and paid union dues but was not as yet officially in the union, I have epilepsy. and was fired

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

I worked 40 hrs a week M-F 9am-5Pm. The employer misclassified me as Independent Contractor instead of W2?

Your first issue is to figure out if you were an independent contractor or an employee. Most likely you were an employee (see below). If you were...

Since the CA EDD office is so mismanaged and payments are not made on time is there any way to sue the State?

I agree with Ms. McCall. I write to add that your heartbreaking situation is shared by thousands of others in California and perhaps in most other...