Employer References and Defamation in California

I gather from your question heading that you believe your former employer is spreading lies about you to future employers. If that is the type of...

Probably. Unless you are represented by a union, have a contract that guarantees you a certain wage or the pay cut is based on your race, sex,...

What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?

Whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor can be a very fact-intensive analysis, though most of the time, it's pretty clear which...

What should I do if im being sued by one of my employes I just fired for $2000

$2,000 is a very small amount of money compared to the trouble you will have if or when the IRS, unemployment/EDD, Franchise Tax Board, Dept. of...

Under state and federal law, employers are limited in the types of medical inquiries they can make. To get a better understanding of the...

I am receiving unemployment through EDD. My employer has appealed and I have a court date set.

If you were fired for a reason other than misconduct, you will be eligible provided all other conditions are met. Misconduct is an intentional act...

Are there Employment & Labor Attorneys who work exclusively with labor (that would be available for consultation from public)?

You can find a plaintiffs employment attorney on the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) web site www.nela.org. NELA is the largest and...

Is there an attorney to help with my situation

I'm sorry to hear about this bad situation. First, I encourage you to appeal the EDD decision because if you were truly an employee, EDD should...

Are employers required to know why one of their staff requests time off for 2 days for medical leave?

For two days off, under most but not all circumstances, employers are entitled to know but do not have to know. If the leave is part of Family and...

Employer rejects mediation I filed with the EEOC for discrimination and retaliation Does my case look strong?

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...