Do I have to endure this current housing situation that I feel is unsafe for my baby? The owners are doing noisy construction.

In addition to the noise, be sure there are not issues with lead paint dust or asbestos. I am not sure about the age or condition of the building,...

My epileptic girlfriend friend was just fired after suffering a seizure and requiring time off and accommodations

This may be a very serious case of failure to accommodate a disability followed by a wrongful termination. She may have a very strong case. The...

Yes, if you were in fact misclassified, and you worked overtime hours, you would be entitled to past overtime premiums and penalties. You should...

Multiple problems at work. If I quit, is it Constructive Discharge? Am I eliglble for unemployment while I continue job search?

It sounds like you may have causes of action relating to hostile work environment and harassment, and possibly unpaid wage issues. As such, you...

Looking for an Attorney to file lawsuit on employer for penalties under California Labor Code 203

If your case simply concerns 203 penalties, and it is clear that the wages were owed, you may be able to handle it yourself through the Labor...

Can an employer give us a salary but require us to work 40 hours a week?

This is probably illegal. The only way they can not pay overtime to a salaried employee is if you qualify for a specific exemption. Nurses...

There's a Craigslist job posting from a franchise auto dealership stating it, "prefers young applicants" Is this legal?

Yes, it is illegal to discriminate based on age (over 40). If you are qualified for the position, but are not hired based on age, that is illegal...

My previous employer is disputing my claim for owed wages and wrongful termination.

You may have a claim for wrongful termination and unpaid wages, but it is not possible to tell from your description since it is not clear what the...

Can I quit a job when wages are owed and refused to pay?

If they are paying you now for the hours you are presently working, you would be unlikely to get unemployment benefits if you quit. That would...

How do I find an employment lawyer specializing in the residential care facilities cases ?

The more important question is expertise with the underlying issue. Frequently these cases involve unpaid wages, and most employment law attorneys...