You can ask but the employer does not have to allow you to have a representative or even a witness to a disciplinary meeting in a non-union...

Is it ok for supervisors and co workers to tell their staff not to talk to certain people at work?

It depends on the reason your supervisor is telling people not to speak to you. If it is because of some identifiable protected classification or...

Unpaid Wages

You have not asked a question, so it is difficult to provide a meaningful response. All I can tell you is that if you can prove up the factors...

What steps can I take to protect myself

Your employer will have its workers comp. insurance carrier defend the employee's claim. It will probably have its attorney contact you to discuss...

What should/shouldn't I disclose during an upcoming Unemployment Insurance Eligibility phone interview?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. The key issue here is whether you would have been able to continue working for this employer had you not taken them up...

Restaurant paycheck and tip issue

You should schedule an appointment with an experienced employment law attorney in your area for advice and direction. Tip, wage and hour violations...

Can you fight a judgement against you from EDD even if you missed your hearing to appeal a over payment of benefits?

The correct procedure is to appeal an EDD decision that goes against you. If you missed the hearing for a good reason, you may be able to appeal...

Any legal ramifications to working for

Generally, individuals are free to compete with their former employers and to conduct business with their former employer's customers as long as no...

What are my options when employer suspends me from work without reason?

If you are prevented from working for more than one week due to reasons other than misconduct, as defined by the EDD, you may be eligible for...

The issue is determined by the question of whether there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. These are very fact specific matters. For example,...