Without a live scan criminal back ground check, what records are shown and how many years back?

Under California law, the a background check can only show convictions, and if its a misdemeanor conviction, they can only go back 7 years....

Can a class action lawsuit be brought against the maker of a drug, for not warning of permanent side effects?

It is possible, but class actions for side effects can be difficult. A few years ago, there was a class action over Vioxx, the pain medication that...

What legally can be done, can someone take ownership or does courts need to know?

Legally, he can't force you out, because legally he's not the owner. There is a way to own property in California in your situation, and its called...

Can I be fired for illicit texts sent from my private phone during work?

Sorry, but an employer has the right to fire an employee for any reason, so long as the reason is not based on who the person is (discrimination...

Can your job terminate u without notice ?/can your job drug test you after 5 days ?

Yes, you can be fired without notice, and probably can be drug tested at any time, IF you are not in a union and subject to a collective bargaining...

Maybe, but it will be tricky. There are two big hurdles to overcome - first, any lawsuit would be hit with an anti-SLAPP motion, which, if lost,...

Can an employer hold 40 hours pay until end of employment?

No, its not legal. Labor Code section 204 states when employees are supposed to be paid for their working hours. Now, that said, there isn't really...

Travel time, can i get pay for it?

First, your employer is doing the right thing by paying for your travel time, so that's a plus. But. . .they're doing it wrong. You're supposed to...

What can i do if i worked my ass of for a company nd i get disrespected by coworkers and then get fired

Sorry. Unless you are part of a union, you can be fired for any reason, or for no reason. California is a "right to work" state, meaning that you...

Nope. Your employer can fire you for whatever reason it so chooses. If anything, being "laid off" was a gift, as it enabled you to get...