My current work comp attorney is not working hard enough on my case. Do I need a new attorney?

You raise a number of legal issues! How do you know your workers' compensation attorney is "not working hard enough"? The system itself is...

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...

Can an employer fire an employee for refusing to work until his/her prior wages are paid?

Without knowing dates involved and more information, it is hard to answer with any specificity. It is unlawful to terminate an employee who...

Can I be let go before my first day of work after paper work has been signed due to over hiring?

Maybe. An experienced plaintiffs employment attorney will have to read the document because contracts are valid to the extent their words contain...

How can I prove the hours I've been working?

It is always a good idea for an employee to keep his or her own log of hours worked. However, California law requires an employer, not an...

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My boss is a doctor who curses at me in front of patients. What are my rights?

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...

Call the cops?Can I sue the boss? Can I sue the two women? I am pissed that the boss didn't do anything.

You have a lot of stuff going on here! First, if you are paid under the table, you are being paid illegally. Your employer is not making...

How do I evaluate past lawsuits of a potential employer? Some employers are nicer than others. An interview isn't much to go on

I agree with Mr. Chen. But often, even reading the whole file will not tell you what happened in the case. Many cases are dismissed with...

Should a CA State worker file with DFEH or EEOC for an impartial resolution?

DFEH and EEOC have a work-sharing agreement so that if you file with one agency, it will file with the other agency on your behalf. This is called...

Can a employer take a employee off the schedule because a doctor puts them on a restriction

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...