If my former employer testifies that I quit my job with good cause, how does that affect my appeal hearing?

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

Can I press charges?

Good grief. What an obnoxious work situation. I'm sorry this hair-cutting incident happened and cannot imagine why the employer refuses to take...

What you heard from "someone" is incorrect. Categories such as "full-time," "part-time," "permanent," "temporary," "probationary," "regular,"...

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and general legal...

Employment Retaliation claim and staff being moved or fired consequently

To prove a case of retaliation, the plaintiff must prove that something negative happened after the plaintiff engaged in protected activity, and...

Do I need a lawyer?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and general legal...

I am working under a 3+ month 1099 contract. Does this contract I signed still hold up after 3 years?

No one can answer your question without looking at the contract you want us to interpret. Contract law is based on words and circumstances, and we...

I need some advice.....I was terminated on 11/13/2008 , this happened to me and my helper . He was rehired eight months later

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and general legal...

If I quit without notice (and am under contract), can I be sued?

You are entitled to receive a copy of any employment document you signed. Make a written request to the employer and keep a copy for yourself. If...

Am I being discriminated due to my pregnancy?

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. My comments are for information only, based on federal law and...