If I sign a severance deal which states I cannot pursue any claims, does this apply to vacation/PTO owed to me?

If your claim is for accrued vacation pay, which the employer labels as PTO, it is recognized as an earned wage in California. California Labor...

Arbitrator gave my sac county job back w/o backpay. Employer and union made me wait a year+ for hearing.

It sounds as though you went through the appeal process as spelled out in your MOU. The result you ended up with is often the result. It is a...

Should I seek representation? A co owner of my employment had me "written up" and demanded I be discharged from my station

I agree with my colleagues opinions and advice. There is no excuse for the behavior of the surgeon and his actions should be held accountable,...

We do not have laws that make being rude, condescending or even being bully, an actionable offense. If that were so, we would have a hundred-fold,...

Depending on when the workweek starts, in California, if you work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, employers must pay non-exempt...

My unemployment claim was denied, how hard is it to get my own money?

If you lost your job through no fault of your own, you should be eligible to receive UI benefits. Though, it is not clear why you were discharged,...

Do I have a case against my previous employer for severance pay?

Severance pay is not a right employees are entitled to. It is either offered as a part of a contract, the terms of which are set forth in that...

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Does non-solicitation or non-compete clauses apply to me?

In addition to the responses you received from your prior question, you also would have to ask the company that offered you the position whether...

Can my employer denied my medical leave of absence with a doctors note?

California employers are required to maintain a safe and healthful work environment. You have the right to complain to your employer if you...

Can my employer force me back to work or fire me for not returning to work, while under my Dr's leave but not work approved?

The FMLA and its California equivalent, the CFRA are the only laws which expressly protect an eligible employee's job for up to 12 weeks, for a...