I got fired from a job and the company is refusing to provide me with a termination letter. Is that legal?

Mr. Weinman is correct. All the employer has to give you is your final paycheck. If you want to see what they put in your personnel file, send a...

Can I request to read my employer's response to my appeal regarding my unemployment benefits ahead of the hearing ?

Yes, in fact, I would advise you to contact the appeals office as soon as a hearing date is scheduled and ask them to send you a copy of the entire...

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Do I need a lawyer

Tell this guy to pound sand. Non-compete agreements are not legally enforceable in California, with very few exceptions which I doubt would apply...

The "132a" claim you refer to relates to discrimination against an employee because they have filed a workers compensation claim. The matters are...

My employer would "alter" my time card and subtract meal breaks even though sometimes they were not taken. If pay was too...

You have stated several illegal actions taken by this employer. But one which is a bit confusing whether you were an exempt employee. You said you...

I work for a corporation and am a commissioned employee but the store uses 10% off coupons and takes the money out of my check.

In California, commission agreements must be in writing. You should refer to the terms of the commission agreement or have an attorney review it...

If you lost your job through no fault of your own, you should be eligible for benefits. Based on what you posted, the facts do not support a...

My wife doesn't know what to do should she quit or keep calling off due to limited to no childcare, and I am in another state.

It would make it more difficult for your wife to be eligible for unemployment benefits but I can be done if it can be shown to the satisfaction of...

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What are my rights when I am hired by a private citizen as a live-in to work taking care of an elderly person in their hom.

Many private citizens hire live-ins without any idea of what their obligations are under state and federal law. In most instances, the live-in is,...

How much faster is the "Labor board" in forcing employers to pay?

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, which you call the Labor Board, is not fast and they cannot force an employer to pay wages owed an...