Is there a time limit on when I can file a lawsuit. I was treated differently than other employees cus of medical condition

There are a couple of issues here. First, and clearest, you allege that you were not paid all of your wages upon termination, which means that you...

Can work for only four hours as an independent contractor, or do I have to become an employee?

If you don't want to become an employee, then you probably can work as an independent contractor, but the person you contract with runs the risk of...

I'm a renter...can I sue the condo association for fair housing disability discrimination?

Generally speaking, yes. The Fair Housing Act does not limit liability to your landlord - any person or entity preventing you from using or...

Is it legal to lay off only pregnant women? Even if contract says it can be terminated any time by any party. what can we do?

No, it is not legal to lay off only pregnant women. Now, there may be lots of reasons that these three women were laid off other than their...

Are we owed back pay?

I answered this before, but here goes: not yet. Vacation pay, PTO, and sick leave pay are all, legally speaking, different things. PTO is created...

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Are we owed back pay? Do we have a case?

Actually, vacation time is a bit different than sick leave time. Vacation pay can be defined by the employer in any way it prefers, so long as...

Does this violate any fair housing laws in California?

That does seem suspicious, but there's nothing concrete in your question that shows discriminatory intent. So, what you need to do is have a fair...

Can my employer legally deny my request for the documents pertaining to my terms of employment?

It depends. There are a couple of documents you are required to receive by law - the decision as to whether or not you are classified as exempt,...

What do you suggest I do to protect my rights? Should I file a complaint with H.U.D against the property management for this?

I would contact the Fair Housing Council of Orange County. Like most fair housing councils, it is a nonprofit organization specifically meant to...

Can a restaurant charge employees for making mistakes not including breaking or loosing things?

No. Labor Code section 221 prohibits deducts from your wages for things like breakage, and Labor Code section 2802 requires that your employer...