Is severance agreement negotiable? Do I need an attorney?

So, to answer your question - everything is negotiable, especially severance agreements. While you won't be able to hire an attorney on a...

The answer is probably a lot. Under California Labor Code section 551 and 552, you are entitled to one day of rest per workweek (that's not what...

Yes, but the employer has to pay you for it. Here's California employment law in a nutshell: an employee is someone who turns over control of their...

Can a previous employer charge me $20 per paystub, in order to get them?

At $20 per paystub? No. They can charge you reasonable copying charges, but $20 per wage statement is unreasonable. In fact, you can sue them for...

I am being forced to work during the coronavirus when I work in a non essential service and all other competitors have closed .

I'm starting to see a few cases on this already. Ultimately, as Mr. Pedersen has stated, you have to make a decision based on what's best for you....

I applied at a retirement home for cooking position i got offered a job..but they want to do a background check over 7 years...?

If the conviction is over 16 years old, it shouldn't be included on a background check for a job within California. If it is, the company...

If the conviction occurred within the past seven years, it will show up on a background check, BUT your employer is typically not allowed to...

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My employer ended my job since corona virus outbreak is it legal?

I have good news and bad news for you. First the bad news - this is totally legal. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is affecting everyone, and hopefully,...

Can i get in any legal trouble for quiting my job same day without notice in California?

As Mr. Pedersen indicates, if you signed any sort of contract agreeing to a specific amount of time before your resignation is effective, then you...

Are the allowed to? Should they be paying him?

First, unless your husband has a contract explicitly stating that the employer cannot change or modify his schedule, the employer can send him home...