Is this extortion?

I agree with Mr. Kane that the facts as you present them are hard to follow. If your former employer laid you off in March 2012, then you filed for...

Hi If I get laid off what should I say for reason to get unemployment? Also I am a older worker and worked for the Co for 8

Generally, a person claiming unemployment benefits (a “claimant”) is eligible for benefits if ALL of the following is true: he or she is (1)...

I need to know who I can contact to help me. Please offer advice or give recommendations on what to do or contact info.

An employer must pay the minimum wage for all hours worked. If you were paid less than the minimum wage of $8.00 per hour, you have a claim for...

I am not a criminal law attorney and cannot comment on any criminal law-related aspects of forgery. But from an employment law perspective, the...

I work for an employer that does random drug testing and was almost fired because of a clerical error on the part of the lab.

I assume the situation is that your employer is okay with marijuana use but not with other illegal substances, and this is the reason for the drug...

Company rescinded the job offer after my fiancé formally accepted a written offer. Can she file a lawsuit against the company?

Generally, under contract law, an offer is valid until it is either rejected or withdrawn. Anything other than an unqualified acceptance is deemed...

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I won my appeal with the EDD. It was found I did not defraud the EDD but I have to repay them back. Can I apply for a waiver?

No one can tell you whether you can receive a waiver without knowing more. We would need to know the details of the appeal, the specifics of the...

I am owed money from a closed business, i went to the labor board and won the case, how can i get that money?

Your ability to collect depends on several factors, including the assets of the closed business and/or the assets of the owners (depending on the...

Is it retaliation if manager changes your schedule, your position & asks you to pass responsibilities & knowledge to his friend?

In the employment law context, "retaliation" means an employee engaged in an action that was legally protected and suffered adverse an adverse...

Can you sue your x-employer for stress if it was documented at the time of employment?

An employment discrimination plaintiff can sue his or her former employer for various types of damages, including loss of future wages, loss of...