To add to Mr. Pedersen's response: The pay cut may have been another indication the employer does not have adequate funds to keep the business...

I'm a GM for a hotel. I'm being accused of embezzlement for hiring my wife.

Mr. Pedersen provided correct information. I write to add that your employer has no legal right to force you to leave town or to prevent you from...

It makes no difference if your employer is a franchise, subsidiary, corporation, partnership, or an other business form. All employers in...

Do I have to repay unemployment if I settle with my employer?

This is a complicated area and you would be well advised to consult with an attorney before deciding what to do. And no one can really answer this...

I was just accused of shoplifting for an item i bought and have a bank statement as evidence, what should i do?

First, I've shared your question with Avvo's employment law forum, where your question may be seen by more attorneys who practice in this area of...

What are my chances of winning my EDD Appeals Hearing when I voluntarily quit my job?

If you quit because there was no one else to take care of your children, you may have had good cause to quit under the California Employment...

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Please see the responses to your duplicate post.

Yes, this is legal. It might not be good social policy, but it does not violate the law. Employees and job applicants have very few employment...

Mileage reimbursed

To add to Mr. Pedersen's excellent response, you can pursue reimbursement of mileage expense with the Labor Commissioner. The Division of Labor...

I agree with Mr. Kirshbaum and Mr. Pedersen. Many employers penalize employees for exercising their rights and obligations under the law, whether...