No, it is not legally required that an employer know an employee's diagnosis. It is sufficient for your doctor to provide a note informing them you...

I was misclassified as independent contractor.I have a settlement agreement and I would like an attorney to check it out.

You should use the "Find a Lawyer" function on Avvo to locate employment lawyers in the San Diego area. Or you could search for CELA members at...

You may be eligible for benefits if you have no practical alternatives. I suggest you read the EDD's view on this subject at...

What would happen if I withdraw my pension money after getting laid off? How much do I need to pay for early withdrawal?

This is a question you should ask a tax consultant or tax attorney. I know, just based on general information, that withdrawing funds from a...

There is nothing you can do. It is perfectly legal for an employer to require all employees to take a one hour lunch break, unless it is done for...

If i were to ask the work comp insurance co. if they are investigating me do they have to tell me?

No, they do not have to tell you they have investigators watching you. But it is safe to assume that they are. This is not an unusual occurrence.

Most employees can be fired for almost any reason, as long as the motivating reason is not prohibited by a law or public policy. Only if you have a...

Do state disability insurance payments continue after FMLA leave expires and your job has been terminated?

State disability benefits are not dependent upon being employed. You can continue to receive the benefits for up to one year, even if you are laid...

I was denied unemployment benefits due to the disqualification act section 1256 .why ??

My guess is that the reason you were denied unemployment is because they view you as having voluntarily resigned. You have the right to appeal the...

Unauthorized release by a Law Enforcement agency of my personal background employment file.

Your union may be able to provide an attorney to help apply for injunction if the file was obtained in violation of the police officer's bill of...