I have been suspended from work since October 6th, 2013 without pay pending investigation and I'm innocent. What should I do?

Ms. McCall is absolutely correct. Her advice to you is right on. You have no control over this situation, therefore, there is nothing you can do...

What should I do if I'm being wrongfully accused of defamation, harrassment, and labor laws by a coworker who is retaliating.

If you are an employee, your employer has a duty to defend you by providing legal representation with its own legal counsel. If you believe there...

Can my unemployment be denied?

Apparently, your employer is saying you were fired for "misconduct". Here is a link to the EDD's website which discusses how it views issues of...

Is this an instance of "workplace discrimination" based on a disability?

There is no way to know whether your employer is discriminating against you because of your disability without more evidence. What you have now is...

I have right to sue notice now what?

Now you look for an attorney who is willing to represent you. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" function on Avvo or go to the website for the...

Is there a certain number of hours my employer is required to pay me if I work a partial shift and then get fired

You should have been paid for half your scheduled work shift but no more than 4 hours nor less than two. We call it reporting-time pay. You can...

Manager spreading incorrect rumors about me.

Accusing someone of theft is slander. But how far you wish to go with this requires some serious consideration on your part. You need to be sure...

Do I need a civil case lawyer?

Employers are not legally liable for the criminal acts of its employees unless it has a reasonable basis to know that the employee in question is...

I am three month pregnant,right now a new company is acquiring my company, do they have the right to layoff me?

The company can lay you off for reasons unrelated to your pregnancy. For example, if it were to lay off all of the employees it has acquired and...

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Improper Discovery? My professional medical corporation is being sued by a current employee on variety of discrimination claims

Discovery issues are a common battleground in employment cases and the bane of a judge's existence. But they are inevitable and specific to the...