In a discrimination, retaliation , wrongful termination case against my employer who is a public entity...read added details,

You have walked into a minefield just waiting to blow up your case. Suing public entities have all kinds of traps in store for the unwary. Even...

I work for a non profit and Im told that I need to take a 30 min. unpaid break, but Im not allowed to leave my desk w/o coverage

You can politely tell your boss that if you are not permitted to leave the workplace for your meal break, they must pay you not only for the...

If the reason the employer fired you was because you filed a workers compensation claim or a related disability, that would be unlawful and you may...

Can a company in CA lay off someone due to financial hardship, and advertise the position a month later?

Yes, a company has the legal right to lay employees off for financial reasons. In fact, in most cases, an employer does not even need a reason to...

Can i face any consequences for not taking a break during my shifts at a minimum wage job?

The law requires employers to provide meal and rest breaks. It cannot require employees to work through their breaks or to make the work conditions...

Do i need a employee law lawyer?

I am sorry you are having such a difficult time with this employer. Sometimes, when a business is owned and managed by one person, the issues often...

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My supervisor at work suggested that I go on medication for my ADD? It's my understanding this is illegal. Do I need a lawyer?

While, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of a disability, the actions of your supervisor will need to rise...

I work everyday from 8am-5:30 everyday I'm offered to take an hour I take 30min and I'm still docked a whole hr do I have a case

If you are a npn-exempt (hourly) employee, you should be paid for all time worked. If you are working an extra half-hour but the employer is not...

As a county employee, if you came up with an idea to help the services and increase revenue, do they own the idea ?

No one "owns" ideas unless it is protected by a patent or copyright.

If my boss is changing my clock out time on my time sheets just to avoid paying me overtime?

If you are a non-exempt (hourly) employee, you should be paid for all hours you work and overtime premiums for hours worked in excess of 8 in a...