Does a deponent have to respond to a depo subpoena?

Yes, if the deponent does not show, the subpoenaing party can file a motion to compel their appearance at a deposition, and the Court can, and...

So, this is a gross oversimplification, but according to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, a reasonable limit on the number...

In California, if you take a meal break more than five hours into your 8 hours shift you get an additional one hour pay.

Wow. . .if what you are saying is true, then your employer violated a number of statutes in its quest to avoid paying a meal period premium. At...

Can my attorney “fire me” without cause?

Yes, and you have the ability to fire him for any reason as well. Unless the attorney is appointed by a Court, the attorney only has to represent...

Appellant's opening brief?

Third person. Appellate briefs should be written with very specific language. The lower court is referred to as "the trial court." You are referred...

Your employer can absolutely require you to work in excess of eight hours a day. In fact, in salaried positions, working more than 8 hours in a day...

I signed a paper with my current employer that I would not work with in a 5 mile radius, what can happen if I do?

To elaborate on my colleague's response - if your employer were to attempt to enforce the agreement through litigation, it would open a can of...

I can certainly understand your concern about being attached to lawsuits, so let me explain a bit about the class action process. Class actions...

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Is my professor right?

Honestly, I have no idea because you didn't explain what you meant by "discrimination." However, what I will say is that very smart people tend to...

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What can I do? Legal action? Demands

Failing to be paid for working is a serious issue in the State of California, and you can, and should be upset about it. Under Labor Code section...