Am I eligible for UI benefits and/or wrongful termination?

At-will employment is a doctrine in which an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason without having to establish "just cause" for...

Does the Board of Directors have the right to create a completely new contract since they let my prior contract expire?

Mr. Weinman is correct that your expired contract may contain terms that govern after the contract expires. It might say that the terms continue...

Do i have a case

What a terrible environment to work in. Notwithstanding your diabetes you are entitled to meal period. In California, an employer may not...

Can u still receive unemployment checks if u have a previous overpayment? Or does that have to be paid in full first?

Generally you may not collect unemployment benefits if you owe money to EDD. However, Ms. Spencer is correct that you should have received...

My opinion on arbitration agreements is to stay away from them. While arbitration can provide a mechanism to move disputes along quicker, there...

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Non-compete non-solicit agreement of NJ is enforceable in CA ?

With certain exceptions, non-competition agreements are generally not enforceable in California. Depending on your circumstances and where your...

I need clarification for the California labor law governing people working extended hours over night ( graveyard shift workers)

Generally an employee who worked over 40 hours in the workweek must receive one and one-half times his or her regular rate of pay for all hours...

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I was on work camp and my job layed me off due to fill my position after two yrs can i draw unemployment

Mr. Pederson and Mr. Weinman both make good points. You might benefit from consulting with an experienced employment law attorney and having them...

Can an employer decrease base pay.

At-will employment is a doctrine in which an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason without having to establish "just cause" for...

Moved from salary to hourly. Reason given: a lawsuit was filed and that our jobs don't qualify as exempt.

Unless the duties and responsibilities of your job changed, one would presume that you have always been misclassified as an exempt employee. If...