Can a face to face verbal conversation of anticipated employment be constituted as a solid, oral contract for employment?

If this person is making a claim for wages you believe she did not earn, yes, you need legal counsel to both assess the legal validity of her claim...

EDD Claim - I received a letter from them to refile and I did. I started receiving claim forms completed & returned never paid?

The EDD has been experiencing several problems which has caused delays in processing claims, stemming from faulty software, poor staffing and lack...

Where do I stand with unpaid wages?? Can I sue or only recourse is labor and industrial relations?

You can file a claim for unpaid wages either with the DLSE or file suit in court. Each avenue has its pros and cons. If the amount is in excess of...

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I got back injury and file it as personal injury at work. I got 2 surgeries for that. Can I reverse it as work injury?

An injury which occurs at work is a workers compensation injury and should be filed as such with the employer. If you are alleging that third...

I was wrongfully terminated. I filed a charge with EEOC I received a probable cause finding. Do I now request a right to sue.

Do not request a right to sue letter unless you are prepared to file a lawsuit. This means having already retained an attorney. There is only a 90...

I agree with Mr. Kane. Your question suggests you do not plan to report these earnings and hope the EDD does not find out, at least until next...

I was terminated and got my final payment but in cash wasn't I supposed to get a check?

It is not illegal to pay wages in cash. However, the employer must provide the employee with a written statement which indicates the gross pay,...

My former manager replaced me (tried to, long story). I found out reported to HR and was retaliated against and fired..

You say the 300 days have passed for filing with the EEOC but you still have one week left coming up on one year, though it is not clear from what...

There is no black and white answer to this. While, employees have a limited right to privacy, with regard to employment, employers do have the...

Non-compete non-solicit agreement of NJ is enforceable in CA ?

Generally, non-compete agreements are not enforceable in California but they are in many other states, particularly back East. If a California...