Is this my last payment from unemployment? or do I have one more coming to me?

There is no way anyone on Avvo can know whether your funds have run out. If the EDD is saying that is the case, how can we know any differently?...

You should be getting paid for all hours you actually work, including if you work through your lunch break. An automatic deduction of 30 minutes...

Am I eligible for FMLA? What's the difference between FMLA and CRFA?

CFRA (California Family Rights Act) is the California version of the FMLA. They are essentially the same. If your employer is willing to allow you...

This issue requires more history. However, I am hoping to get some advise based on derived consequences.

Employers have the right, some would say an obligation, to conduct a background check on employees they have offered jobs too. If you have provided...

I misclassified an employee as Independent Contractors and lost a Labor Board hearing, should I appeal?

You certainly have the right to appeal the decision against you, which must be done within 10 days of the notice of decision. Add 5 days if it was...

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Would I qualify for unemployment benefits if I leave my current employer because he doesn't pay me on time.

Since it appears this employer has violated the labor code on frequent occasions, you have a good argument that you quit your job with good cause....

Can I sue my employer?

Can you sue your employer for the check they stop payment on? Probably, yes. A more definitive answer would depend on the terms of your contract...

In an unemployment appeal hearing, the employer has the burden of proving it is more likely than not that you were fired for misconduct. They must...

I am paid by, and receive a W-2 from, a company other than the one I actually work for. Is this legal?

The practice you describe is not uncommon, especially for smaller companies that cannot or choose not to handle the complicated procedures related...

We do not have any laws which address this issue. It is more a matter of practicality. The simplest way to handle it is to arrange to pick up your...