Do I have a case against Union?

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...

Is there a rule or law about working a late shift and coming in for the morning shift the next day?

As Mr. Kirschbaum mentioned, your employer is not violating any law unless you work in a regulated field (truck drivers, common carrier operators,...

Can I use the unemp ins ALJ's determination that I am an employee in a civil lawsuit?

I also agree with Mr. Byrnes, as well as with Mr. Pedersen. I write to give you the statute that prevents you from introducing evidence of the EDD...

Retaliation at work place.

I agree with my colleagues in all respects. Your first and best step is to consult with one or more experienced employment law attorneys with whom...

I got hurt at work and I am in need of a workers comp attorney.

You can find a workers' compensation attorney on the California Applicant Attorneys Association (CAAA) web site: http://caaa.org/cs/. CAAA is the...

I agree that this is a workers' compensation question. I've shared your question with Avvo's workers' compensation law forum, where your question...

Job Application in banks for tally

Are you asking about immigration requirements? In the chance that you are, I've shared your question with Avvo's immigration law forum, where your...

What can my previous employer, as a reference, disclose to other employers that I apply to?

I agree with Messrs. Chen and Pedersen in all respects. An employer can say anything about your employment to anyone as long as it is true and as...

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I was denied unemployment benefits for mailing in my forms to verify that I didn't work a couple weeks late.

To elaborate on Mr. Pedersen's response: The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers California’s unemployment insurance...

I am currently working for an automotive dealership. i make 8.50 an hour and i replaced someone less qualified who made 10/hr.

The two previous answers are correct on the law. An employer can pay employees anything it wants as long as it complies with wage and hour laws...