Do I need a lawyer for Employee Discrimination(I'm a Lesbian)?

Wow. What a mess! I'm sorry you are going through this. I agree with Mr. Pedersen that the discrimination laws only kick in to prevent or...

Here is a link to information from the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service web site on the ABC...

What are the laws regarding exempt, salaried employees taking call?

Mr. Pedersen is correct. The general idea is that exempt employees do whatever it takes to get the job done, regardless of how much time is...

If I filed for unemployment 2/1/12 and was unemployed to 5/7/12 and still haven't received any compensation what can I do?

I'm sorry this happened to you and ', sure it is both frustrating and annoying. The sad situation is that all California administrative agencies...

My employer accused me of trolling for workcomp after coworker saw me trip he said I was wearing my workcomp shoes what can ido?

I agree with attorneys Kirschbaum and Pedersen that until something more definitive happens, there is no need for action and probably no benefit...

I live in California and recently went for surgery. I gave my employers a release form to return to work on September 17th.

I am not commenting on any workers' compensation aspect of your case. I write to make sure you are aware you may have rights under the California...

Can I sue the temp agency and the leader of the company for being torture during the working hours?

The harsh reality is employees and job applicants have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of leeway in how they choose to run...

Can I sue an employer that takes advantage of the economic climate by firing me so I can be hired back at a lower wage.

Unfortunately, and employer can do exactly this and many employers do this kind of thing when the economy gets tough. Sometimes the employers do...

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This situation is controlled by the collective bargaining relationship between the employer and the union, not by state or federal statutes. The...

How long do I have to sue a company for firing me while pregnant?

Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law. FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...