Could I file for unemployment, or do I have to take what is offered?

In order to be eligible for unemployment, an applicant must be available to accept a job offer if made. An applicant who voluntarily quits a job or...

We have a band with several musicians, all are independent contractors. One of the guys we use is a crazy, after we recorded

No contract...no case. He has no rights to damages. Just ask Pete Best.

How do you deal with a boss that's a total jackass? The person is a female who is a bully and feels she's never wrong ever!

Mr. Hirsch is correct. Our laws have not gone so far as to regulate boorish behavior. Unfortunately, people who own their own businesses have the...

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With a workplace dispute in CA branch & the privately held corporation's main office in WI, where should I go for consultation?

If you worked in California, the employer is subject to California labor laws. Therefore, it is a California attorney with whom you should speak.

Hello, I was terminated by my employer while on disability, the employer has called me to return to work. What are my options?

There are separate issues here and not enough information to address either. The first issue is whether or not you have any claims against the...

How can I dispute termination of employment? What type of lawyer do I need?

It depends on whether or not you are in a union or have a contract of employment which limits how or when an employer can terminate you. If you are...

Work and check was stolen

Whose fault was it that the check was stolen? The employer has the obligation to pay you. If it was stolen while in its custody or control, I think...

Is it possible to collect owed wages from 1997 and 1998 , the company is still in buisness

You can ask them nicely, if you can show proof of the wages owed. But the statute of limitations has long run (you can only go back 4 years), so...

As an Independent Contractor, can I be liable for a company's bad financial decisions?

It depends on the terms of the contract you have with the company.

Has there been in change California Labor Law that requires an employer to give prior notice to an employees schedule change?

No, while providing prior notice of a schedule change promotes good morale and allows employees time to make arrangements in their personal lives,...