Verbal abuse (vulgar profanity) by employer (company owner) directed at me personally

I wish I had something different to tell you, but the law does not help you here. Vulgarity alone is not against the law, at least not in this...

The law is actually the opposite of what you desire. California Labor Code Section 232 provides: "No employer may do any of the following: ...

Is it right for a manager to fire a student employee who asked to be excused from work due to timing complications?

Employees have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of leeway in how they choose to run their businesses. Please see my guide to...

I got injured at work one year ago. The W/C Carrier just drags their feet on my care. Can I choose to see my own personal docs?

To find a workers' compensation attorney, please look at the membership list of the California Applicant Attorneys Association (CAAA) ...

Termination for something that is not my fault

I'm sorry this happened to you, and I'm sure it's quite frustrating. The unfortunate thing is that employees have very few employment rights, and...

My employment settlement includes several claims of battery....which portion is taxable?

You posted this same question twice (the previous one from "Pismo Beach."). Please see my response there: ...

Should I file Labor Dispute, Prof Code of Conduct or Whistle Blower Case? Any case law to refer? What/ where to file?

Taking all you say at face value, you may have claims for misclassification (as an independent contractor instead of an employee) which may include...

My original claim included battery, retaliation and wrongful term, wage and hour; failure to provide COBRA, etc. What is taxable

I've shared your question with the tax law forum, where your question may be seen by more attorneys who practice in this area of the law. That...

Can my boss fire me when i go on maternity leave.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law. FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress...

Does "asking to be let go" mean I quit?

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...