Can English only in the workplace be required?

Requiring employees to speak English is absolutely against the law, except in very limited situations. In California, those situations are limited...

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I work 40 hrs a week for like 9 months now but have been deined full time associate so i couldnt get benifits when it came arond

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm afraid you won't like what I have to tell you. There is no law that requires an employer in the private sector to...

I was terminated after questioning my status as 1099 and expressing that I was being treated as an employee. How do I find a la

This sounds very suspicious and you are right to question your classification (employee or independent contractor). The main issue in determining...

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Do I have a claim for unemployment benefits?

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers California’s unemployment insurance program and evaluates claims for benefits....

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Returned to work, permanent disability. Feel harassed, esp b/c my boss falsified a doc abt me & tried to get me sign.

There are various sources of POTENTIAL protection related to your medical status. This protection also covers employees whose employers retaliate...

Unlawful discharge?

You might have a wrongful termination (unlawful discharge) and/or discrimination and retaliation case. These cases are very fact specific. You...

I was notified on Jan 11 that I had to decide between a severance package or a lower ranked job by Jan 14.

I agree with Mr. Mallen, and write to add that if you believe your employer may have acted contrary to the law with respect to your employment, it...

Can I sue my job for getting hurt on the job for negligence. ?

On-the-job injuries are handled through California's workers' compensation system. Within that system, there is a possibility for an larger award...

I'm in 6th yr of H1B . Is it safe to do H1 transfer now?

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Is 2 week notice for quitting a job really required?

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