Was my employer in the right for firing me after five years of employment for not disclosing a felony sixteen years ago

To add to the two previous answers – and I agree with both – your employer didn't need to conduct a background check in order to fire you. ...

Can photo studio charge no show fee when they did not disclose it when collecting my credit card information?

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...

You have a steep uphill battle but depending on many factors (none of which are mentioned in your short description) there is a very small chance...

No one can answer this question without knowing the details of the DFR. If you were entitled to back pay, however, it is most likely because the...

I been fired from my job&that was a impasse2settle my wcab case4cheap.Will they add:drop myEEOC complaint&not sue civil4sml amnt

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. I will add that it makes sense to keep your separate claims separate (workers' compensation and employment) if they...

Pre-Hearing Brief beneficial to a former employee?

I agree with Messrs. Kirschbaum and Pedersen. It makes a difference what kind of legal proceeding you are in and whether the briefs will be...

Can I be compensated if I'm an hourly employee but carry a cell phone that's on 33.5 extra hours a week on top of my 40hr/wk ?

Effectively, employees must be compensated for all time worked and all time they are subject to the control of the employer. It makes a difference...

CA Office 1)Can your employer require you [exempt ee] to work on a holiday that they give off to all other employees?

Yes, your employer can require you to work on a holiday, even if all other employees have the day off and regardless of whether the employee is...

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I'm sorry this happened to you and agree that it is unfair. One would think any employer would want to retain a superior employee. Unfortunately,...

Should I file a wrongful termination suit? Is it too late?

I also agree with MR. Pedersen. Many of us who represent employees and former employees wish the law were different, but we must live with what...