Can an employer dismiss me for asking for bereavement leave?

This was really a cold-hearted thing for your employer to do. Unfortunately, the State's legislatures' last several attempts at passing a bill...

Is there anything I can do about this?

If the employer has not done anything unlawful, there is nothing to report it for. Sure, you can use some form of social media to vent about what a...

Do I have any legal rights to bring charges against individuals who lead to my termination of employment?

You may be been fired unfairly but that is not the same as being fired unlawfully. Unless there is evidence that the real reason you were fired was...

Can I sue my former employer for everything due to initiating an EDD Unemployment disqualification resulting into a judgement.

Any lawsuit you file against your former employer will not likely get past the pleading stage. Whether it was properly obtained or not, the fact is...

Work at a diner and have to call in the night before to get my schedule for the next morning. What is the law on this?

You will be disappointed to learn there is no law which requires employers to post schedules in advance. It may be an example of poor management...

A Real Estate Agent sent one of my emails to my employer and got me fired. What can I do?

I agree with Mr. Holzman, there is nothing unlawful from what you described. There is always a risk when you explore other avenues when working for...

It seems to me your eligibility will be within the discretion of the agency to which you are applying based on a number of factors, which would...

Unlawful/Unfair treatment of employees. Weingarten Rights.

Unfortunately, I know of no law or court ruling that has held that a private, at-will employee has the right to legal representation at a meeting...

Did Cupertino raise the min wage effective 2014? And what are the laws concerning reviews and raises? I'm still getting $8/hr!

I don't know about Cupertino but the State of California has raised the minimum wage which will take effect in July, up to $9.00 per hour, then up...

What is the best method to collect a small wage claim judgment issued by the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement?

You can send the employer a letter reminding it that the judgment starts earning10% interest, which is a nice investment in today's market, plus...